> ## Documentation Index
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# Get Metric Metadata

Get metadata about a specific metric.

<Warning>
  This action does not support OAuth connections.
</Warning>

<Note>
  External Documentation

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

## Parameters

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  | Parameter | Description                                   |
  | --------- | --------------------------------------------- |
  | Name      | Name of the metric for which to get metadata. |
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## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"description": null,
	"short_name": "<string>",
	"type": "<string>",
	"unit": null,
	"per_unit": null,
	"statsd_interval": null,
	"integration": "<string>"
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

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

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    Preview this Workflow on desktop
  </div>

  <iframe className="iframe" src="https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/get-metric-metadata-with-datadog-and-send-results-via-email/canvas" />
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