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# Get Snapshot

Retrieve details of a specific snapshot by ID or name.

## Description

Get detailed information about a snapshot including its state, configuration, resource allocation, and availability across regions.

## Path Parameters

* `id` - Snapshot ID or name (required)

## Example Request

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET "https://api.daytona.io/snapshots/snap_abc123" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## Example with Snapshot Name

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET "https://api.daytona.io/snapshots/ubuntu-dev-environment" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## Response

Returns a snapshot object with the following properties:

### Identification

* `id` - Snapshot ID
* `name` - Snapshot name
* `organizationId` - Organization ID
* `ref` - Snapshot reference (e.g., `daytonaio/sandbox:latest`)

### Configuration

* `imageName` - Image name
* `entrypoint` - Entrypoint command (array of strings)
* `general` - Whether the snapshot is general
* `buildInfo` - Build information for the snapshot

### Resources

* `cpu` - CPU cores
* `gpu` - GPU units
* `mem` - Memory in GB
* `disk` - Disk space in GB
* `size` - Snapshot size

### State

* `state` - Current state
  * `building` - Snapshot is being built
  * `pending` - Snapshot build is pending
  * `pulling` - Snapshot is being pulled
  * `active` - Snapshot is active and ready to use
  * `inactive` - Snapshot is inactive
  * `error` - An error occurred
  * `build_failed` - Snapshot build failed
  * `removing` - Snapshot is being removed
* `errorReason` - Error reason (if applicable)

### Metadata

* `createdAt` - Creation timestamp
* `updatedAt` - Last update timestamp
* `lastUsedAt` - Last used timestamp
* `regionIds` - IDs of regions where the snapshot is available
* `initialRunnerId` - The initial runner ID of the snapshot

## Error Responses

* `404` - Snapshot not found