# `bird whatsapp agents files get`

## Usage

```bash
bird whatsapp agents files get <number-id> <file-id> [flags]
```

## Description

Read one file the agent on this WhatsApp number holds; its `url` downloads the bytes.

## Examples

```bash
bird whatsapp agents files get <number-id> <file-id>
bird whatsapp agents files get <number-id> <file-id> -f text
# the id to pass comes from
bird whatsapp agents files list <number-id>
```

## Options

| Name                | Description                                      |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| `--response-schema` | Print the fields this command returns, then exit |

## Related

| Name                                                                                        | Description                      |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| [`bird whatsapp agents files delete`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-agents-files-delete)     | Remove one of an agent's files   |
| [`bird whatsapp agents files download`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-agents-files-download) | Download one of an agent's files |
| [`bird whatsapp agents files list`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-agents-files-list)         | List an agent's files            |
| [`bird whatsapp agents files upload`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-agents-files-upload)     | Upload a file to an agent        |

## Related resources

- [Should I use a Bird SDK or call the API directly?](/explained/platform/should-i-use-an-sdk-or-call-the-api-directly) (answer)
- [Build your first integration](/learn/paths/integration) (course)
- [Send your first email](/docs/get-started/send-your-first-email) (docs)

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