Merge Python SDK file download returns None instead of bytes

TL;DR

The File Storage category was in beta on the old SDK generation.

Fix

1. The File Storage category was in beta on the old SDK generation. Expected: you can confirm this matches your situation.

When to use

• You are dealing with this situation.
• The symptom matches: Merge Python SDK file download returns None instead of bytes.

When NOT to use

• Unrelated issues with a different cause.
• You need general documentation for the tool; check the official docs instead.

Compatibility

Reported per the linked source (mentions v0.2.0).

Variant phrasings

Merge Python SDK file download returns None instead of bytes

Why it happens

GitHub issue on merge-api/merge-python-client: the File Storage Files download method cast the result to None instead of returning the downloaded file bytes.

Edge cases

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• Behavior can change between releases; the linked source reflects the versions above.
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GitHub issue on merge-api/merge-python-client: the File Storage Files download method cast the result to None instead of returning the downloaded file bytes. Resolved: The File Storage category was in beta on the old SDK generation. Upgrading to the new SDK (v0.2.0+) fixes it: Files download now returns the file bytes as expected. Source: https://github.com/merge-api/merge-python-client/issues/6