> ## Documentation Index
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# Get Event

This endpoint allows you to query for event details.

**Note**: If the event you’re querying contains markdown formatting of any kind,
you may see characters such as `%`,`\`,`n` in your output.

<Note>
  External Documentation

  To learn more, visit the [Datadog documentation](https://docs.datadoghq.com/api/latest/events/#get-an-event).
</Note>

## Parameters

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  | Parameter | Description                                                                                  |
  | --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Event ID  | The ID of the event.<br />Note: use the `id_str` attribute when referencing an Event object. |
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## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"event": {
		"id": 12807634110608634402,
		"id_str": "<string>",
		"title": "<string>",
		"text": "<string>",
		"priority": "<string>",
		"date_happened": 556529131,
		"alert_type": "<string>",
		"tags": [
			"<string>"
		],
		"host": null,
		"device_name": null,
		"url": "<string>",
		"resource": "<string>",
		"monitor_id": null,
		"monitor_groups": []
	}
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Get Event with Datadog and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/get-event-with-datadog-and-send-results-via-email)

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    Preview this Workflow on desktop
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  <iframe className="iframe" src="https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/get-event-with-datadog-and-send-results-via-email/canvas" />
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