# metadata(_:) Returns the metadata value for the given key. ``` func metadata(_ key: USDToken) -> T? where T : USDStage.Object.MetadataValue ``` --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)