# Box - Get file metadata action
The Get file metadata action retrieves metadata that has been applied to a file in Box. This action requires an Enterprise account to access metadata templates.
# Input
| Input field | Description |
|---|---|
| File | Select the file from which to fetch metadata. |
| Template list | Choose the metadata template(s) applied to the file. |
| Sample file ID with custom metadata | Provide the ID of a file that contains the custom metadata structure, if retrieving custom metadata. |
# Output
This action doesn't return any output.
Last updated: 10/3/2025, 8:10:59 PM