---
title: "Describe dataset"
method: GET
path: "/datasets/{datasetId}/metadata"
tags: ["datasets"]
---

# Describe dataset

`GET /datasets/{datasetId}/metadata`

Retrieves the metadata of the dataset identified by the given `datasetId`.

## Path parameters

- `datasetId` string, required

## Query parameters

- `workspaceId` integer

## Response `200`

OK

- DescribeDatasetResponse
  - `dataset` Dataset
    - `id` string
    - `name` string, required
    - `description` string
    - `mediaType` string
    - `deleted` boolean
    - `dateCreated` string, date-time
    - `lastUpdated` string, date-time

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request
- `403` — Operation not allowed

---

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