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# Get Metadata
Get metadata for a book from KOReader device.
**Endpoint**: `GET /api/sync/koreader/metadata/:uuid`
**Auth**: Required (Device authentication)
## Path Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|-----------|-------------|
| uuid | string (UUID) | Yes | Book UUID |
## Device Authentication
This endpoint requires device authentication (not user JWT). Devices authenticate using their device credentials.
## Request Headers
| Header | Type | Required | Description |
|--------|------|-----------|-------------|
| X-Device-ID | string | Yes | Device UUID |
| X-Device-Key | string | Yes | Device authentication key |
### Example Request
```http
GET /api/sync/koreader/metadata/550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000
X-Device-ID: 550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000
X-Device-Key: device-auth-key
```
## Response (200 OK)
```json
{
"id": "uuid",
"title": "Book Title",
"authors": ["Author Name"],
"path": "/path/to/book.epub",
"file_size": 1234567,
"modified_at": "2026-02-08T10:00:00Z"
}
```
## Error Responses
| Code | Description |
|------|-------------|
| 401 | Device authentication failed |
| 404 | Book or device not found |
## Try It Out
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