> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dune.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Dataset

> Retrieve dataset information including columns, metadata, and ownership details

<Info>
  Minimum required API key scope: `Read`
</Info>

<Note>
  * Retrieve detailed information about a specific dataset by its slug - Returns
    complete schema including all columns with data types - Includes ownership
    details and metadata - Example slugs: `dex.trades`, `tokens.erc20`,
    `ethereum.transactions`
</Note>

# Use Cases

* **Schema Discovery**: Retrieve the complete schema of a dataset including column names, data types, and nullability.
* **Table Exploration**: Understand the structure of a dataset before writing queries against it.
* **Data Integration**: Programmatically fetch table schemas for ETL pipelines and data integration tools.
* **Documentation Generation**: Automatically generate documentation for datasets based on their schemas.
* **Validation**: Verify dataset structure and columns before building queries or applications.


## OpenAPI

````yaml GET /v1/datasets/{slug}
openapi: 3.0.1
info:
  contact: {}
  description: Dune API
  title: DuneAPI
  version: '1.0'
servers:
  - url: https://api.dune.com/api
security: []
paths:
  /v1/datasets/{slug}:
    get:
      summary: Get a dataset by slug
      description: >-
        Retrieve dataset information including columns, metadata, and ownership
        details
      parameters:
        - description: API Key for the service
          in: header
          name: X-Dune-Api-Key
          required: true
          schema:
            type: string
        - description: API Key, alternative to using the HTTP header X-Dune-Api-Key
          in: query
          name: api_key
          schema:
            type: string
        - description: Dataset slug (e.g., 'dex.trades')
          in: path
          name: slug
          required: true
          schema:
            type: string
      responses:
        '200':
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/models.DatasetResponse'
          description: OK
        '400':
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/models.Error400'
          description: Bad Request
        '401':
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/models.Error401'
          description: Unauthorized
        '403':
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/models.Error403'
          description: Forbidden
        '404':
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/models.Error404'
          description: Not Found
        '500':
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/models.Error500'
          description: Internal Server Error
components:
  schemas:
    models.DatasetResponse:
      properties:
        columns:
          items:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/models.DatasetColumn'
          type: array
        created_at:
          type: string
        full_name:
          type: string
        is_private:
          type: boolean
        metadata: {}
        owner:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/models.DatasetOwner'
        type:
          type: string
        updated_at:
          type: string
      type: object
    models.Error400:
      properties:
        error:
          example: Bad Request
          type: string
      type: object
    models.Error401:
      properties:
        error:
          example: Invalid API Key
          type: string
      type: object
    models.Error403:
      properties:
        error:
          example: >-
            Not allowed to execute query. Query is archived, unsaved or not
            enough permissions
          type: string
      type: object
    models.Error404:
      properties:
        error:
          example: Object not found
          type: string
      type: object
    models.Error500:
      properties:
        error:
          example: Internal error
          type: string
      type: object
    models.DatasetColumn:
      properties:
        metadata:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/models.DatasetColumnMetadata'
        name:
          type: string
        nullable:
          type: boolean
        type:
          type: string
      type: object
    models.DatasetOwner:
      properties:
        handle:
          type: string
        type:
          type: string
      type: object
    models.DatasetColumnMetadata:
      properties:
        description:
          type: string
        filtering_column:
          type: boolean
      type: object

````