---
title: "Start Download Model"
method: POST
path: "/models/download/{model_key}"
tags: ["Models"]
---

# Start Download Model

`POST /models/download/{model_key}`

Starts download for a specific model by key. Returns a task_id.

## Path parameters

- `model_key` string, required

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- unknown

## Other responses

- `422` — Validation Error

---

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