---
title: "Fetch information for a specific Check"
method: GET
path: "/checks/{id}"
---

# Fetch information for a specific Check

`GET /checks/{id}`

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Response `200`

Information about one Check

- Check
  - `id` string — The canonical identifier for this Check
  - `failing_device_count` integer — The number of devices in your organization failing the Check
  - `display_name` string — The display name of the Check
  - `name` string — The name of the Check. DEPRECATED (Use `display_name` instead)
  - `description` string — A description of the purpose and rationale of the Check
  - `compatibility` integer[] — Operating system platforms that this Check is compatible with
  - `topics` integer[] — A list of Kolide-set topics associated with the Check
  - `tags` integer[] — A list of Team-set tag names associated with the check. DEPRECATED: use check_tags attribute instead for more complete tag information
  - `check_tags` integer[] — A list of Team-set tags associated with the Check
  - `notification_strategy` string — Describes how notifications are handled when an issue occurs for the Check
  - `notification_grace_period` integer — The number of days a user is given to resolve Issues with this Check before they are notified. The time period starts when the Issue is detected by Kolide. This field is only relevant if the Check is configured to notify end users.

## Other responses

- `403` — An 'unauthorized' response may occur for features restricted by or unavailable to your organization

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