---
title: "Load Vault"
method: GET
path: "/vaults/{vault_id}/load"
tags: ["Usage"]
---

# Load Vault

`GET /vaults/{vault_id}/load`

Bootstrap dump for the `nia vault open` bash session.

Mirrors the shape of /shell-docs/load. Returns vault metadata and either
full file contents or just paths (for vaults > 1000 files).

Up to 10000 files are returned (matches DIR_LISTING_LIMIT in fs_service.py).

## Path parameters

- `vault_id` string, required

## Query parameters

- `paths_only` boolean

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- object

## Other responses

- `422` — Validation Error

---

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