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ordinals_getInscription

Retrieves metadata for an inscription by its outpoint. Returns content type, file info, origin, MAP data, and sequence info.

Read as Markdown

Result

Inscription metadata as JSON text.

Permissions

No spending approval is requested by this handler. Public network lookups can still fail or require a compatible service.

Also available through ordinals_read in compact mode.

Inputs and availability

Full catalog · Before wallet setup; Legacy local wallet; Legacy local identity; Local Vault · broadcasting disabled; Local Vault · all roles; Local Vault · payment role only; Project · payments scope; External BRC-100 wallet; Local Vault + sponsor; Droplit wallet

FieldType / requiredDescription
outpointstring
Required
Outpoint in format 'txid.vout' or 'txid_vout'

Nested fields are required only when their parent object or array item is supplied.

Full input schema
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "outpoint": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Outpoint in format 'txid.vout' or 'txid_vout'"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "outpoint"
  ],
  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
}