- URL:https://<service-info-url>/metadata
- Version Introduced:10.0
Description
This resource provides access to the metadata authored for the service. The default response format is always XML.
New in 10.6.1
- For feature and map services published using ArcGIS Pro (2.2 or later) layer / table resource on services support the metadata resource. Check the hasMetadata flag on a layer / table resource to determine if that layer / table supports the metadata resource.
- The metadata resource supports two new parameters: format and output.
- Use format to specify metadata style.
- User output to specify the response format.
Request parameters
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| format | Specifies metadata style. The default is item description metadata style. Values: fgdc | iso19139 |
| output | Specifies the response format. If output is specified, format must be specified. It defaults to XML. Values: html |
Example usage
Example: Return metadata for a map service:
https://sampleserver6.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/rest/services/SF311/MapServer/info/metadata