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Retrieves metadata for all accessible profile data model objects in your Data 360 instance. This endpoint returns detailed information about fields, data types, and categories for each profile object.

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

The response includes an array of data model objects, each 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 all profile data model objects available to the authenticated user
Each object’s metadata includes all available fields and indexes
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