Get file — Brigg developers

Access & visibility

Allow documents.GetFile on your API key.

Workspace access by default. Private member data requires approved member delegation through Brigg-Act-As; the key supplies permissions while private ownership and project boundaries remain enforced.

Set up authentication · Choose permissions

Request fields

Send a JSON object with the following fields. Required fields must be included; omit optional fields you do not need.

file_idstringRequired

Use a file_id returned by this listing or by CompleteUpload. It is not an upload ID, storage path or filename. documents.ListDocuments.

At least 1 character.

Metadata, content and scan readiness

This reads metadata only. Use Get file download to obtain a temporary binary download URL, or Read text document for collaborative text content.

scan_status can be clean, threats_found, unsupported, failed or null. Null means no verdict is recorded; it is not proof that the file is safe or ready. It can occur for content without a binary, legacy content, or a scan that has not reported yet. The download operation checks current readiness and access again.

A threat, unsupported scan or failed scan is not fixed by retrying the same download in a tight loop. Use its returned error to distinguish pending work from a blocked file. Never infer that a non-null size or a successful metadata read authorizes access to bytes.

Response

Returns 200 OK with a JSON body.

file_idstringRequired

Stable file ID returned by documents.CompleteUpload, documents.ListDocuments or a document creation operation. Use the same ID for downloads, attachments and supported file-based workflows. Do not use a filename or storage path.

filenamestringRequired

Original filename, including its extension.

content_typestring or nullRequired

Media type of the file, such as application/pdf. Null when no binary file exists.

size_bytesnumber or nullRequired

File size in bytes. Null for a document without a downloadable binary file.

visibilitystringRequired

Who may read the completed file. Personal files belong to the approved acting member; workspace files use shared access.

Allowed: "personal", "workspace".

scan_statusstring or nullRequired

Recorded scan verdict: clean, threats_found, unsupported, failed, or null when no verdict is recorded. Null does not guarantee download readiness; GetFileDownload rechecks the current scan and permissions.

Errors & retries

This operation reads data. It needs no idempotency key and can be retried after a transient failure.

For rate limits, follow the server’s retry guidance and back off. See HTTP errors and safe retries and limits.

HTTP status	Code	What to do
400	`invalid_json`	Send a JSON object with Content-Type: application/json.
400	`invalid_input`	Check the request fields and types.
401	`invalid_key`	The workspace API key is missing, invalid or revoked.
403	`forbidden`	Check the key’s operation and resource grants. If Brigg-Act-As is supplied, the key must be authorized to delegate to that member.
404	`not_found`	The requested operation or resource is not available to this credential.
429	`rate_limited`	Wait for Retry-After before retrying.

Next steps

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JSON schemas

Use the complete schemas for validation or client generation.

Full request JSON schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "file_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "description": "Use a file_id returned by this listing or by CompleteUpload. It is not an upload ID, storage path or filename. [documents.ListDocuments](/developers/reference/documents/ListDocuments)."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "file_id"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "file_id": "f_agreement"
    }
  ]
}

Full response JSON schema

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "file_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Stable file ID returned by documents.CompleteUpload, documents.ListDocuments or a document creation operation. Use the same ID for downloads, attachments and supported file-based workflows. Do not use a filename or storage path."
    },
    "filename": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Original filename, including its extension."
    },
    "content_type": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Media type of the file, such as application/pdf. Null when no binary file exists."
    },
    "size_bytes": {
      "type": [
        "number",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "File size in bytes. Null for a document without a downloadable binary file."
    },
    "visibility": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "personal",
        "workspace"
      ],
      "description": "Who may read the completed file. Personal files belong to the approved acting member; workspace files use shared access."
    },
    "scan_status": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ],
      "description": "Recorded scan verdict: clean, threats_found, unsupported, failed, or null when no verdict is recorded. Null does not guarantee download readiness; GetFileDownload rechecks the current scan and permissions."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "file_id",
    "filename",
    "content_type",
    "size_bytes",
    "visibility",
    "scan_status"
  ],
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "file_id": "f_agreement",
      "filename": "Agreement.pdf",
      "content_type": "application/pdf",
      "size_bytes": 48231,
      "visibility": "workspace",
      "scan_status": "clean"
    }
  ]
}

Try the request

Use your API key in a server environment.

Example scenarioAct as a memberRequires administrator-approved delegation.

A binary file with a recorded clean scan. Request a fresh download URL separately.

Request

cURL

curl 'https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BRIGG_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "file_id": "f_agreement"
}'

TypeScript

const response = await fetch("https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.BRIGG_API_KEY}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "file_id": "f_agreement"
  }),
});
const result = await response.json();
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`${response.status}: ${result.error} — ${result.message}`);
console.log(result);

Python

import json
import os
from urllib.request import Request, urlopen
from urllib.error import HTTPError

payload = {
  "file_id": "f_agreement"
}
request = Request(
    "https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile",
    data=json.dumps(payload).encode("utf-8"),
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['BRIGG_API_KEY']}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    method="POST",
)
try:
    with urlopen(request) as response:
        print(json.load(response))
except HTTPError as error:
    print(error.code, json.load(error))
    raise

cURL

curl 'https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BRIGG_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -H "Brigg-Act-As: $BRIGG_ACT_AS" \
  --data-raw '{
  "file_id": "f_agreement"
}'

TypeScript

const actAs = process.env.BRIGG_ACT_AS;
if (!actAs) throw new Error("Set BRIGG_ACT_AS to an approved member account ID.");

const response = await fetch("https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.BRIGG_API_KEY}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
    "Brigg-Act-As": actAs,
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "file_id": "f_agreement"
  }),
});
const result = await response.json();
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`${response.status}: ${result.error} — ${result.message}`);
console.log(result);

Python

import json
import os
from urllib.request import Request, urlopen
from urllib.error import HTTPError

payload = {
  "file_id": "f_agreement"
}
request = Request(
    "https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile",
    data=json.dumps(payload).encode("utf-8"),
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['BRIGG_API_KEY']}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
        "Brigg-Act-As": os.environ["BRIGG_ACT_AS"],
    },
    method="POST",
)
try:
    with urlopen(request) as response:
        print(json.load(response))
except HTTPError as error:
    print(error.code, json.load(error))
    raise

200 OK Response example

{
  "file_id": "f_agreement",
  "filename": "Agreement.pdf",
  "content_type": "application/pdf",
  "size_bytes": 48231,
  "visibility": "workspace",
  "scan_status": "clean"
}

Illustrative values, not a live response.

Null is unknown or inapplicable metadata, not a zero-byte PDF. Read collaborative content through ReadTextDocument when applicable.

Request

cURL

curl 'https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BRIGG_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "file_id": "f_notes"
}'

TypeScript

const response = await fetch("https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.BRIGG_API_KEY}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "file_id": "f_notes"
  }),
});
const result = await response.json();
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`${response.status}: ${result.error} — ${result.message}`);
console.log(result);

Python

import json
import os
from urllib.request import Request, urlopen
from urllib.error import HTTPError

payload = {
  "file_id": "f_notes"
}
request = Request(
    "https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile",
    data=json.dumps(payload).encode("utf-8"),
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['BRIGG_API_KEY']}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    method="POST",
)
try:
    with urlopen(request) as response:
        print(json.load(response))
except HTTPError as error:
    print(error.code, json.load(error))
    raise

cURL

curl 'https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BRIGG_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -H "Brigg-Act-As: $BRIGG_ACT_AS" \
  --data-raw '{
  "file_id": "f_notes"
}'

TypeScript

const actAs = process.env.BRIGG_ACT_AS;
if (!actAs) throw new Error("Set BRIGG_ACT_AS to an approved member account ID.");

const response = await fetch("https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.BRIGG_API_KEY}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
    "Brigg-Act-As": actAs,
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "file_id": "f_notes"
  }),
});
const result = await response.json();
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`${response.status}: ${result.error} — ${result.message}`);
console.log(result);

Python

import json
import os
from urllib.request import Request, urlopen
from urllib.error import HTTPError

payload = {
  "file_id": "f_notes"
}
request = Request(
    "https://api.brigg.app/v1/operations/documents.GetFile",
    data=json.dumps(payload).encode("utf-8"),
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['BRIGG_API_KEY']}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
        "Brigg-Act-As": os.environ["BRIGG_ACT_AS"],
    },
    method="POST",
)
try:
    with urlopen(request) as response:
        print(json.load(response))
except HTTPError as error:
    print(error.code, json.load(error))
    raise

200 OK Response example

{
  "file_id": "f_notes",
  "filename": "Project notes",
  "content_type": null,
  "size_bytes": null,
  "visibility": "personal",
  "scan_status": null
}

Illustrative values, not a live response.