---
title: "Field type & metadata reference"
method: GET
path: "/public/v1/guidance/fields"
tags: ["Guidance"]
---

# Field type & metadata reference

`GET /public/v1/guidance/fields`

Returns a markdown reference for every field/column type (string, number, boolean, date, dateOnly, select, relation), its metadata shape (formats, currency, decimals, modes), and best practices. Generated from the same constants the create/update schemas validate against. Accepts any valid API key.

## Response `200`

Field type guidance

- PublicFieldGuidance
  - `guidance` string, required — Markdown reference covering every field/column type, its metadata shape, and best practices — generated from the same constants the create/update schemas validate against.

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized

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