# Edit

To make changes to a dataset, you'll need to start by retrieving the asset's [Decentralized Data Object](https://docs.oceanprotocol.com/developers/ddo-specification) (DDO).

## Retrieve DDO

Obtaining the DDO of an asset is a straightforward process. You can accomplish this task by executing the following command:

```bash
npm run cli getDDO 'assetDID'
```

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## Edit the Dataset

After retrieving the asset's DDO and saving it as a JSON file, you can proceed to edit the metadata as needed. Once you've made the necessary changes, you can utilize the following command to apply the updated metadata:

```bash
npm run cli editAsset 'DATASET_DID' 'PATH_TO_UPDATED_FILE`

```