---
title: "Get an observation"
method: GET
path: "/v1/data/observations"
tags: ["Data"]
---

# Get an observation

`GET /v1/data/observations`

Resolves the best observation value for a resource and key.

## Query parameters

- `resource` string, required
- `key` string, required

## Response `200`

The resolved observation.

- object
  - `data` Observation
    - `resource` string
    - `key` string
    - `value` unknown
    - `provenance` object

## Other responses

- `401` — Missing or invalid API key credentials.
- `404` — The resource does not exist in your organization.

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