| `status` | The text of the status | Optional\* |
| `in_reply_to_id` | ID of the status you want to reply to | Optional |
| `media_ids` | Array of media IDs to attach to the status | Optional\* |
| `sensitive` | Mark the media in the status as sensitive | Optional |
| `spoiler_text` | Text to be shown as a warning before the actual content | Optional |
| `visibility` | One of `direct`, `private`, `unlisted``public` | Optional |
| `language` | Override language code of the toot (ISO 639-2) | Optional |
> You must provide either `status` or `media_ids`, completely empty statuses are not allowed.
### Idempotency
In order to prevent duplicate statuses, this endpoint accepts an `Idempotency-Key` header, which should be set to a unique string for each new status. In the event of a network error, a request can be retried with the same `Idempotency-Key`. Only one status will be created regardless of how many requests with the same `Idempotency-Key` did go through.
See <https://stripe.com/blog/idempotency> for more on idempotency and idempotency keys.
## DELETE /api/v1/statuses/:id
Remove a status. The status may still be available a short while after the call.