# Download Media Item

Download a media item file (EPUB, PDF, etc.) from the Bookhoard server.

**Endpoint**: `GET /api/media-items/:uuid/download`
**Auth**: None (public endpoint for Kobo devices)
**Content-Type**: Binary file download

## Path Parameters

| Parameter | Type   | Required | Description     |
| --------- | ------ | -------- | --------------- |
| uuid      | string | Yes      | Media item UUID |

## Response

**Success (200 OK)**: Binary file data

**Response Headers**:

- `Content-Type`: `application/epub+zip`, `application/pdf`, or appropriate MIME type
- `Content-Disposition`: `attachment; filename="filename.epub"`

## Error Responses

| Code | Description                       |
| ---- | --------------------------------- |
| 404  | Media item not found              |
| 500  | Server error during file download |

## Example

```bash
curl -O http://localhost:8765/api/media-items/550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000/download
```

## Notes

- **Public endpoint**: No authentication required for Kobo device downloads
- **File format**: Returns the original file format (EPUB, PDF, etc.)
- **Kobo integration**: Designed for direct downloads from Kobo e-readers
- **Cover images**: Use `/api/media-items/:uuid/cover` for cover images