> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tokenlab.sh/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Retrieve Batch

> Retrieves the current status, counts, and result files for a batch.

## Overview

This endpoint is part of TokenLab's OpenAI-compatible Batch API. Batch jobs use uploaded JSONL files, run asynchronously, and can return output/error files later.

## Notes

* Batch input files must use `purpose=batch`.
* `completion_window` is currently `24h`.
* Output ordering is not guaranteed; always match by `custom_id`.
* Streaming is not supported inside batch items.

## Example

<RequestExample>
  ```bash cURL theme={null}
  curl -X GET "https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/batches/batch_abc123" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-your-api-key"
  ```
</RequestExample>

## Request / Response

Use the interactive OpenAPI panel above for the exact schema.

## Operational Tips

* Use `custom_id` for idempotent downstream reconciliation.
* Expect `output_file_id` and `error_file_id` only after the worker finalizes the batch.
* Batch pricing may differ from synchronous pricing because `isBatchRequest=true` discount rules apply.

## Response example

<ResponseExample>
  ```json 200 OK theme={null}
  {
    "id": "batch_abc123",
    "object": "batch",
    "status": "completed",
    "input_file_id": "file_abc123",
    "output_file_id": "file_out123",
    "error_file_id": null,
    "request_counts": { "total": 100, "completed": 98, "failed": 2 }
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>

## Important fields

<ResponseField name="request_counts" type="object">Returned list or payload for this response.</ResponseField>
<ResponseField name="output_file_id" type="string|null">File identifier used by related APIs.</ResponseField>
<ResponseField name="error_file_id" type="string|null">File identifier used by related APIs.</ResponseField>