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# 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