---
title: "Information about a specific author."
method: GET
path: "/author/{id}"
tags: ["assets"]
---

# Information about a specific author.

`GET /author/{id}`

Returns some data about the requested author, such as their name (which may be different from the ID), links, email (if available), etc.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Response `200`

OK

- Author
  - `name` string — The author's full name, which may be different from the ID.
  - `link` string, nullable — The author's preferred link to their portfolio.
  - `email` string, nullable — Email address of the author.
  - `donate` string, nullable — Donation info of this author. May be a link to a donation page, or an email prefixed with `paypal:` to indicate a PayPal address.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request, e.g. missing {id}
- `404` — No author found with that ID

---

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