---
title: "Get partial slab"
method: GET
path: "/bus/slabs/partial/{key}"
tags: ["bus"]
---

# Get partial slab

`GET /bus/slabs/partial/{key}`

Retrieves a portion of a slab's data.

## Path parameters

- `key` string, required — A key used to encrypt and decrypt data. The key is either a regular key (key) or a salted key (skey). The latter requires a seed to be used for encryption and decryption.

## Query parameters

- `offset` integer, required — Offset within the slab
- `length` integer, required — Number of bytes to retrieve

## Response `200`

Successfully retrieved partial slab data

## Other responses

- `400` — Malformed request
- `404` — Slab not found
- `500` — Internal server error

---

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