Retrieve and Download Files Using the API

Retrieving & Downloading Files with the API

🔍 Search, View, and Download Documents

After uploading, you can use the API to list, inspect, and download files.

🔹 Get All Files (Company Admins)

GET /v1/external/admin/company/files

Supports filters like:

  • users (array of user IDs)

  • tags, search, sort_by, order, limit, skip

Response includes:

example response

🔹 Get a File by ID

GET /v1/external/admin/company/files/{id}

Returns full details on a specific file — name, status, metadata, etc.

🔹 Download a Processed File

POST /v1/external/admin/company/files/{id}/processed/create-get-url

Returns a temporary (1-hour) download link for the processed file.

Example response:

example response

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