> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Host Records By Hint

Get a list of host records.

**Important Note:** This action is only available when using the `V2` connection method of BlueCat Address Manager.

<Note>
  External Documentation

  To learn more, visit the [BlueCat Address Manager documentation](https://docs.bluecatnetworks.com/r/Address-Manager-Legacy-v1-API-Guide/GET/v1/getHostRecordsByHint/9.6.0).
</Note>

## Parameters

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  | Parameter             | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
  | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
  | Child Objects Offset  | The maximum number of child objects to return. valid value is `count <= 10`.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
  | Hint                  | A string of options to filter the results by.<br /><br />For example: `^abc`<br /><br />Hint supported wildcards:<br />\* `^` start of string (For example `^ex` - to find `text`)<br />\* `$` end of string (For example - `ple$` - to find `please`)<br />\* `^…$` exact match (For example - `^example$` - `example` only)<br />\* `?` single character (For example - `ex?t` - `exit`) |
  | Maximum Child Objects | The pagination offset indicating the starting point for the next set of results.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
  | Retrieve Fields       | Select whether to retrieve fields in the response.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
[
	{
		"id": 12345,
		"name": "...",
		"type": "...",
		"properties": "..."
	}
]
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Get Host Records by Hint with Bluecat Address Manager and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/get-host-records-by-hint-with-bluecat-address-manager-and-send-results-via-email)

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    Preview this Workflow on desktop
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