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Question on the File API UUID Deprecation
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On the Upcoming Canvas Changes page, I see that the UUID field is being deprecated from the File API response on 8/13/2025:
2025-08-13
| Change Type | Change | Description | Effective Date | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deprecation |
Removal of the UUID field from the File API |
The UUID field is removed from the FIle API response in efforts to streamline response payloads and minimize exposure of internal identifiers. |
2025-08-13 |
None |
Can anyone from Instructure confirm whether the UUID field is also being removed from Canvas Data 2? I have a custom query/report for our outcomes assessment (to download submitted assignment files across courses) that relies on that UUID field, and if that's removed from CD2, that will utterly break my current process.
If the UUID will be removed from CD2, is there an alternative method for retrieving download links for submitted assignment files? Happy to share my query if needed.
Thank you!
Nick
