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# Get Rule Hit Count

Counts the number of times a specific rule or rules were triggered on a specific device.

<Note>
  External Documentation

  To learn more, visit the [AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer documentation](https://techdocs.algosec.com/en/asms/a32.60/asms-help/content/api-guide/rules-hit-count.htm#h1_1).
</Note>

## Basic Parameters

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  | Parameter        | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
  | ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Device Tree Name | Tree name of the device. Can be obtained via `List Devices` action.                                                                                                                                            |
  | End Time         | Count the number of hits that occurred before this time.                                                                                                                                                       |
  | Filter By        | Determines whether to filter results by:<br />  - `Latest Report` - Use the `Start Time` & `End Time` defined in the latest report.<br />  - `Custom Time Frame` - Specify your own `Start Time` & `End Time`. |
  | Rule IDs         | A comma separated or JSON list of Rule IDs for which to collect hit counts.                                                                                                                                    |
  | Start Time       | Count the number of hits that occurred after this time.                                                                                                                                                        |
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## Advanced Parameters

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  | Parameter    | Description                                                                |
  | ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Page         | Specifies the page of results to retrieve.                                 |
  | Page Size    | The number of results to display per page.                                 |
  | Reverse Sort | If checked, the results will be sorted by rules with the least hits first. |
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## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"status": "OK",
	"data": {
		"deviceTreeName": "MyDevice",
		"ruleIds": {
			"content": [
				{
					"ruleId": "from_dmz_to_untrust_name_119",
					"count": 11937
				},
				{
					"ruleId": "from_untrust_to_dmz_name_153",
					"count": 10371
				},
				{
					"ruleId": "from_untrust_to_dmz_name_166",
					"count": 8942
				},
				{
					"ruleId": "from_dmz_to_untrust_name_154",
					"count": 6513
				},
				{
					"ruleId": "from_untrust_to_dmz_name_150",
					"count": 73
				}
			],
			"number": 0,
			"size": 900,
			"totalElements": 35,
			"pageable": {
				"sort": {
					"sorted": false,
					"unsorted": true,
					"empty": true
				},
				"pageNumber": 0,
				"pageSize": 900,
				"offset": 0,
				"paged": true,
				"unpaged": false
			},
			"last": true,
			"totalPages": 1,
			"sort": {
				"sorted": false,
				"unsorted": true,
				"empty": true
			},
			"first": true,
			"numberOfElements": 35,
			"empty": false
		},
		"startTime": 1,
		"endTime": 1974667654000
	},
	"additionalInfo": {}
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Get Rule Hit Count with Algosec Firewall Analyzer and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/get-rule-hit-count-with-algosec-firewall-analyzer-and-send-results-via-email)

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