---
title: "Returns the file containing runner dependencies"
method: GET
path: "/metadata/runner_dependencies"
tags: ["metadata"]
---

# Returns the file containing runner dependencies

`GET /metadata/runner_dependencies`

Returns the file containing runner dependencies, NO authentication

## Query parameters

- `client_version` string, required
- `python_version` string
- `runner` 'cwltool'
- `output` 'json' | 'text'

## Response `default`

The requirements.txt file

- string

---

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