---
title: "Returns a list of database names."
method: GET
path: "/api/databases"
---

# Returns a list of database names.

`GET /api/databases`

Gets all databases created by the user.

## Response `200`

A JSON array of database names

- Database[]
  - `name` string
  - `engine` string — Handler used to create this database (e.g. postgres)
  - `type` string — Type of database (data | project | system)

## Other responses

- `401` — Invalid API key error message
- `500` — Server error

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