> ## Documentation Index
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# Get Scan Engine

Retrieves the scan engine with the specified identifier.

<Note>
  External Documentation

  To learn more, visit the [Rapid7 InsightVM Cloud documentation](https://help.rapid7.com/insightvm/en-us/api/integrations.html#operation/getScanEngine).
</Note>

## Parameters

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  | Parameter | Description                                    |
  | --------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
  | ID        | The identifier of the scan engine to retrieve. |
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## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"description": "Retrieving scan engine with identifier `\"6c384978-3545-455b-a69a-afa6e8cbd2dd\"`.",
	"summary": "Example",
	"value": {
		"host_name": "127.0.0.1",
		"id": "6c384978-3545-455b-a69a-afa6e8cbd2dd",
		"last_seen": "2021-03-02T22:29:05.006Z",
		"name": "Scan Engine Example Name",
		"profile": {
			"configuration": {
				"last_retrieved": "2023-08-13T13:23:17.433Z",
				"properties": [
					"property1:value1",
					"property2:value2"
				]
			}
		},
		"registered": "2020-09-11T18:36:49.973Z",
		"status": "HEALTHY"
	}
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Get Scan Engine with Rapid7 Insightvm Cloud and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/get-scan-engine-with-rapid7-insightvm-cloud-and-send-results-via-email)

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    Preview this Workflow on desktop
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