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Description
Description
It would be useful if Dataverse could provide direct file download URLs that include the filename in the URL path.
Platforms like Zenodo already implement this feature — for example:
https://zenodo.org/records/17926568/files/Batteries%20as%20Networked%20Fractal%20Energy%20Systems.pdf?download=1
This makes it possible to link to files in a user-friendly way, showing the actual filename in the link.
Current Behavior
Currently, Dataverse provides file access links using only the persistent identifier (PID), as described in the documentation:
https://guides.dataverse.org/en/6.4/api/dataaccess.html#basic-file-access
This results in URLs that do not expose the filename, such as:
https://dataverse.example.org/api/access/datafile/:persistentId/?persistentId=doi:10.xxxx/FK2/XXXXX
Proposed Enhancement
Add an option (or endpoint) that allows direct download links that include the filename in the URL, e.g.:
https://dataverse.example.org/api/access/datafile/${dataverse_id}/Filename.pdf
Use Case / Motivation
- Improves human readability of links shared outside Dataverse.
- Makes it easier to integrate Dataverse files with other systems or websites that expect descriptive file URLs.
- Aligns Dataverse with other repositories such as Zenodo that already offer this feature.
Thanks,
Alfredo Cosco
p.s. Original discussion: https://groups.google.com/g/dataverse-community/c/MFh2ugMUHxU/m/Kl9dk0p0CAAJ