GET /metastore/schemas/dataset

cms.gov:cms-provider-data-api

Summary: Dataset Schema
Operation ID: getDatasetSchema
Auth: none

Returns the JSON Schema that defines the structure of dataset metadata. This schema follows the Project Open Data (POD) standard used across U.S. government data catalogs. Use this endpoint to understand what fields are available when you fetch dataset metadata, what types they should be, which fields are required, and what validation rules apply. Helpful for building forms, validation logic, or documentation for dataset metadata.

Original spec description

Returns the JSON schema for dataset metadata following the Project Open Data standard.

Usage Tips

- The schema defines required fields: bureauCode, programCode, title, description, keyword, modified, released, publisher, contactPoint, identifier, accessLevel - The `properties` object contains field definitions with human-readable titles and descriptions - Useful for generating documentation or validation logic for dataset metadata

Examples (1)

TitleTypeURLAction
Get Dataset Schema - Project Open Data standard probe-gate https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/metastore/schemas/dataset

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