---
title: "Get creative library metadata"
method: GET
path: "/api/library/{kind}/{slug}"
tags: ["Library"]
---

# Get creative library metadata

`GET /api/library/{kind}/{slug}`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.zvid.io`
- URL: `https://api.zvid.io/api/library/{kind}/{slug}`
- Auth: none required

Read metadata for an active library item. Fetch its content separately.

## Path parameters

- `kind` 'examples' | 'design-templates' | 'canvas-presets' | 'shapes', required
- `slug` string, required

## Response `200`

Successful response

- LibraryItem
  - `kind` string, required
  - `slug` string, required
  - `title` string, required
  - `description` string
  - `meta` object, nullable
  - `version` integer
  - `sortOrder` integer
  - `status` string
  - `contentUrl` string: Omitted for premium items; use the content endpoint.
  - `contentHash` string
  - `createdAt` string
  - `updatedAt` string

## Other responses

- `400`: Invalid input or semantic validation error
- `401`: Missing or invalid credentials
- `404`: Not found for this account
- `500`: Server error

---

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