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Marketplace Dataset → Get Snapshot Metadata

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Overview

This node interacts with the Bright Data API to retrieve metadata for a specific snapshot within the Marketplace Dataset resource. It is useful for users who want to obtain detailed information about a snapshot, such as its properties and status, by providing the snapshot ID. This operation is beneficial in scenarios where users need to manage or analyze data snapshots from the Bright Data marketplace.

Use Case Examples

  1. A user wants to check the metadata of a snapshot they previously created to verify its status and details.
  2. A data analyst retrieves snapshot metadata to understand the dataset's characteristics before processing it further.

Properties

Name Meaning
Snapshot ID The ID of the snapshot to operate on, required to specify which snapshot's metadata to retrieve.
Request Options Additional settings for the request such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy configuration, and timeout settings.

Output

JSON

  • snapshotMetadata - The metadata information of the specified snapshot retrieved from the Bright Data API.

Dependencies

  • Bright Data API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Snapshot ID is correctly provided and exists in the Bright Data Marketplace Dataset.
  • Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests fail or time out.
  • If SSL certificate validation errors occur, consider enabling the option to ignore SSL issues, but be aware of security risks.
  • Verify that the Bright Data API key credential is correctly configured and has the necessary permissions.

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