# ordinals_getInscription

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

## 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.

## Definition 1 (full)

Registered in: 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.

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

| Field | Type | Required | Description | Constraints |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| outpoint | string | Yes | Outpoint in format 'txid.vout' or 'txid_vout' |  |

Nested requirements apply when their parent is supplied.

### Input schema

```json
{
  "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"
}
```

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