View System Metadata

Every asset in Contentstack automatically includes system metadata. This metadata is generated and maintained by the system, ensuring accuracy and consistency. It is non-editable, meaning you cannot change it manually.

System metadata provides details such as file identity, type, size, and activity history. It supports traceability, governance, and audit requirements by capturing who created, modified, and last updated the asset.

1. Open the asset you want to review.
2. In the right-hand panel, click the “Non-Editable Metadata” icon.
3. The System Metadata section displays all system-managed fields.

• File Name: Original name of the uploaded file.
• UID: Unique identifier automatically generated by Contentstack.
• File URL: Automatically generated based on the filename and follows the pattern:
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  https://{base_url}/spaces/{space_uid}/assets/{asset_uid}/{file_uid}/{file_name}?locale={locale}&organization_uid={org_uid}

• Permanent URL: Once generated, the URL remains constant, even after modifications to the asset.

  Note Every save or update creates a new asset version. The permanent URL remains the same across all versions, ensuring a consistent reference point.

• MIME Type: Technical content type (e.g., image/jpeg, application/pdf).
• Asset Type: System or custom type assigned (e.g., jpeg_jpg).
• File Size: File size in kilobytes (KB) or megabytes (MB).
• Created By / Modified By: Users who created and last modified the asset.
• Created At / Last Modified At: System timestamps for asset creation and modification.

System metadata provides a trusted source of truth for asset identity, history, and technical details.