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Document → Get a Document
AI-generatedSummary
Retrieves a specific Paperless-ngx document by ID, URL, or from a search list.
Inputs
- id (required) — Identifier for the document. Can be provided as a positive integer ID, a Paperless-ngx document URL (which is automatically parsed to extract the ID), or selected from a search list. Required.
Output shape
A single item containing the full document object from the Paperless-ngx API.
The returned item includes all standard document fields such as title, content, creation date, and metadata.
Examples
Example 1: Retrieve by numeric ID
Enter a positive integer ID (e.g., 42) directly into the ID field.
Example 2: Retrieve by URL
Paste a Paperless-ngx document URL (e.g., https://paperless.example.com/documents/42/details); the node automatically extracts the ID.
Example 3: Select from search results
Use the 'From List' mode to search for and select a document.