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Retrieves detailed metadata for a specific profile data model object in your Data 360 instance. This endpoint returns information about fields, data types, and available indexes for the specified object.

HTTP Method: GET
Availability: Data 360 v1.0, Salesforce v51.0
format: REST
URI: /api/v1/profile/metadata/{dataModelName}

Parameter	Type	Description
dataModelName	string	Required. The unique identifier of the data model object. Example: `Individual__dlm`

The response includes a data model object containing:

name: The unique identifier of the data model object
displayName: The human-readable name of the data model object
category: The category of the data model object (for example, PROFILE)
fields: Array of field objects with name, type, and other properties
indexes: Array of index objects showing available lookup fields
relationships: Array of relationship objects showing connections to other entities

The response includes detailed metadata for the specified data model object only
All fields and indexes available for the object are included in the response
The category field indicates the type of data model object
Indexes show which fields can be used for efficient lookups
Field types include STRING, NUMBER, DATE, boolean, and more