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# Get ratelimit override

> Retrieve the configuration of a specific rate limit override by its identifier.

Use this to inspect override configurations, audit rate limiting policies, or debug rate limiting behavior.

**Important:** The identifier must match exactly as specified when creating the override, including wildcard patterns.

**Permissions:** Requires `ratelimit.*.read_override` or `ratelimit.<namespace_id>.read_override`




## OpenAPI

````yaml https://spec.speakeasy.com/unkey/unkey/openapi-json-with-code-samples post /v2/ratelimit.getOverride
openapi: 3.1.0
info:
  description: >-
    Unkey's API provides programmatic access for all resources within our
    platform.



    ### Authentication

    #

    This API uses HTTP Bearer authentication with root keys. Most endpoints
    require specific permissions associated with your root key. When making
    requests, include your root key in the `Authorization` header:

    ```

    Authorization: Bearer unkey_xxxxxxxxxxx

    ```


    All responses follow a consistent envelope structure that separates
    operational metadata from actual data. This design provides several
    benefits:

    - Debugging: Every response includes a unique requestId for tracing issues

    - Consistency: Predictable response format across all endpoints

    - Extensibility: Easy to add new metadata without breaking existing
    integrations

    - Error Handling: Unified error format with actionable information


    ### Success Response Format:

    ```json

    {
      "meta": {
        "requestId": "req_123456"
      },
      "data": {
        // Actual response data here
      }
    }

    ```


    The meta object contains operational information:

    - `requestId`: Unique identifier for this request (essential for support)


    The data object contains the actual response data specific to each endpoint.


    ### Paginated Response Format:

    ```json

    {
      "meta": {
        "requestId": "req_123456"
      },
      "data": [
        // Array of results
      ],
      "pagination": {
        "cursor": "next_page_token",
        "hasMore": true
      }
    }

    ```


    The pagination object appears on list endpoints and contains:

    - `cursor`: Token for requesting the next page

    - `hasMore`: Whether more results are available


    ### Error Response Format:

    ```json

    {
      "meta": {
        "requestId": "req_2c9a0jf23l4k567"
      },
      "error": {
        "detail": "The resource you are attempting to modify is protected and cannot be changed",
        "status": 403,
        "title": "Forbidden",
        "type": "https://unkey.com/docs/errors/unkey/application/protected_resource"
      }
    }

    ```


    Error responses include comprehensive diagnostic information:

    - `title`: Human-readable error summary

    - `detail`: Specific description of what went wrong

    - `status`: HTTP status code

    - `type`: Link to error documentation

    - `errors`: Array of validation errors (for 400 responses)


    This structure ensures you always have the context needed to debug issues
    and take corrective action.
  title: Unkey API
  version: 2.0.0
servers:
  - url: https://api.unkey.com
security:
  - rootKey: []
tags:
  - description: Analytics query operations
    name: analytics
  - description: API management operations
    name: apis
  - description: Deployment operations
    name: deploy
  - description: Identity management operations
    name: identities
  - description: API key management operations
    name: keys
  - description: Health check operations
    name: liveness
  - description: Permission and role management operations
    name: permissions
  - description: Customer Portal session management
    name: portal
  - description: Rate limiting operations
    name: ratelimit
paths:
  /v2/ratelimit.getOverride:
    post:
      tags:
        - ratelimit
      summary: Get ratelimit override
      description: >
        Retrieve the configuration of a specific rate limit override by its
        identifier.


        Use this to inspect override configurations, audit rate limiting
        policies, or debug rate limiting behavior.


        **Important:** The identifier must match exactly as specified when
        creating the override, including wildcard patterns.


        **Permissions:** Requires `ratelimit.*.read_override` or
        `ratelimit.<namespace_id>.read_override`
      operationId: ratelimit.getOverride
      requestBody:
        content:
          application/json:
            examples:
              specific:
                summary: Get specific override
                value:
                  identifier: premium_user_123
                  namespace: api.requests
              wildcard:
                summary: Get wildcard pattern override
                value:
                  identifier: premium_*
                  namespace: api.requests
            schema:
              $ref: '#/components/schemas/V2RatelimitGetOverrideRequestBody'
        required: true
      responses:
        '200':
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/V2RatelimitGetOverrideResponseBody'
          description: Override found and returned successfully.
        '400':
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/BadRequestErrorResponse'
          description: Bad request
        '401':
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/UnauthorizedErrorResponse'
          description: Unauthorized
        '403':
          content:
            application/json:
              examples:
                missingPermission:
                  summary: Missing required permission
                  value:
                    error:
                      detail: >-
                        Your root key requires the 'ratelimit.*.read_override'
                        permission to perform this operation
                      status: 403
                      title: Forbidden
                      type: forbidden
                    meta:
                      requestId: req_0uVwX4yZaAbCdEfGhIjKl
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ForbiddenErrorResponse'
          description: >-
            Forbidden - Insufficient permissions (requires
            `ratelimit.*.read_override`)
        '404':
          content:
            application/json:
              examples:
                overrideNotFound:
                  summary: Override not found
                  value:
                    error:
                      detail: >-
                        No override found for the specified identifier in this
                        namespace.
                      status: 404
                      title: Not Found
                      type: not_found
                    meta:
                      requestId: req_2wXyZaAbCdEfGhIjKlMnOp
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/NotFoundErrorResponse'
          description: Not Found - Override or namespace not found
        '429':
          content:
            application/problem+json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/TooManyRequestsErrorResponse'
          description: Too Many Requests
        '500':
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/InternalServerErrorResponse'
          description: Internal Server Error
      security:
        - rootKey: []
      x-codeSamples:
        - lang: go
          label: Go (SDK)
          source: "package main\n\nimport(\n\t\"context\"\n\t\"os\"\n\tunkey \"github.com/unkeyed/sdks/api/go/v2\"\n\t\"github.com/unkeyed/sdks/api/go/v2/models/components\"\n\t\"log\"\n)\n\nfunc main() {\n    ctx := context.Background()\n\n    s := unkey.New(\n        unkey.WithSecurity(os.Getenv(\"UNKEY_ROOT_KEY\")),\n    )\n\n    res, err := s.Ratelimit.GetOverride(ctx, components.V2RatelimitGetOverrideRequestBody{\n        Namespace: \"api.requests\",\n        Identifier: \"premium_user_123\",\n    })\n    if err != nil {\n        log.Fatal(err)\n    }\n    if res.V2RatelimitGetOverrideResponseBody != nil {\n        // handle response\n    }\n}"
        - lang: python
          label: Python (SDK)
          source: |-
            from unkey.py import Unkey


            with Unkey(
                root_key="<YOUR_BEARER_TOKEN_HERE>",
            ) as unkey:

                res = unkey.ratelimit.get_override(namespace="api.requests", identifier="premium_user_123")

                # Handle response
                print(res)
        - lang: typescript
          label: Typescript (SDK)
          source: |-
            import { Unkey } from "@unkey/api";

            const unkey = new Unkey({
              rootKey: process.env["UNKEY_ROOT_KEY"] ?? "",
            });

            async function run() {
              const result = await unkey.ratelimit.getOverride({
                namespace: "api.requests",
                identifier: "premium_user_123",
              });

              console.log(result);
            }

            run();
components:
  schemas:
    V2RatelimitGetOverrideRequestBody:
      description: >-
        Gets the configuration of an existing rate limit override. Use this to
        retrieve details about custom rate limit rules that have been created
        for specific identifiers within a namespace.


        This endpoint is useful for:

        - Verifying override configurations

        - Checking current limits for specific entities

        - Auditing rate limit policies

        - Debugging rate limiting behavior

        - Retrieving override settings for modification
      additionalProperties: false
      properties:
        namespace:
          description: The id or name of the namespace containing the override.
          type: string
          minLength: 1
          maxLength: 255
        identifier:
          description: >-
            The exact identifier pattern for the override you want to retrieve.
            This must match exactly as it was specified when creating the
            override.


            Important notes:

            - This is case-sensitive and must match exactly

            - Include any wildcards (*) that were part of the original pattern

            - For example, if the override was created for 'premium_*', you must
            use 'premium_*' here, not a specific ID like 'premium_user1'


            This field is used to look up the specific override configuration
            for this pattern.
          type: string
          minLength: 1
          maxLength: 255
      required:
        - namespace
        - identifier
      type: object
    V2RatelimitGetOverrideResponseBody:
      type: object
      required:
        - meta
        - data
      properties:
        meta:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/Meta'
        data:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/RatelimitOverride'
    BadRequestErrorResponse:
      type: object
      required:
        - meta
        - error
      properties:
        meta:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/Meta'
        error:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/BadRequestErrorDetails'
      description: >-
        Error response for invalid requests that cannot be processed due to
        client-side errors. This typically occurs when request parameters are
        missing, malformed, or fail validation rules. The response includes
        detailed information about the specific errors in the request, including
        the location of each error and suggestions for fixing it. When receiving
        this error, check the 'errors' array in the response for specific
        validation issues that need to be addressed before retrying.
    UnauthorizedErrorResponse:
      type: object
      required:
        - meta
        - error
      properties:
        meta:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/Meta'
        error:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/BaseError'
      description: >-
        Error response when authentication has failed or credentials are
        missing. This occurs when:

        - No authentication token is provided in the request

        - The provided token is invalid, expired, or malformed

        - The token format doesn't match expected patterns


        To resolve this error, ensure you're including a valid root key in the
        Authorization header.
    ForbiddenErrorResponse:
      type: object
      required:
        - meta
        - error
      properties:
        meta:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/Meta'
        error:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/BaseError'
      description: >-
        Error response when the provided credentials are valid but lack
        sufficient permissions for the requested operation. This occurs when:

        - The root key doesn't have the required permissions for this endpoint

        - The operation requires elevated privileges that the current key lacks

        - Access to the requested resource is restricted based on workspace
        settings


        To resolve this error, ensure your root key has the necessary
        permissions or contact your workspace administrator.
    NotFoundErrorResponse:
      type: object
      required:
        - meta
        - error
      properties:
        meta:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/Meta'
        error:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/BaseError'
      description: >-
        Error response when the requested resource cannot be found. This occurs
        when:

        - The specified resource ID doesn't exist in your workspace

        - The resource has been deleted or moved

        - The resource exists but is not accessible with current permissions


        To resolve this error, verify the resource ID is correct and that you
        have access to it.
    TooManyRequestsErrorResponse:
      type: object
      required:
        - meta
        - error
      properties:
        meta:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/Meta'
        error:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/BaseError'
      description: >-
        Error response when the client has sent too many requests in a given
        time period. This occurs when you've exceeded a rate limit or quota for
        the resource you're accessing.


        The rate limit resets automatically after the time window expires. To
        avoid this error:

        - Implement exponential backoff when retrying requests

        - Cache results where appropriate to reduce request frequency

        - Check the error detail message for specific quota information

        - Contact support if you need a higher quota for your use case
    InternalServerErrorResponse:
      type: object
      required:
        - meta
        - error
      properties:
        meta:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/Meta'
        error:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/BaseError'
      description: >-
        Error response when an unexpected error occurs on the server. This
        indicates a problem with Unkey's systems rather than your request.


        When you encounter this error:

        - The request ID in the response can help Unkey support investigate the
        issue

        - The error is likely temporary and retrying may succeed

        - If the error persists, contact Unkey support with the request ID
    Meta:
      type: object
      required:
        - requestId
      properties:
        requestId:
          description: >-
            A unique id for this request. Always include this ID when contacting
            support about a specific API request. This identifier allows Unkey's
            support team to trace the exact request through logs and diagnostic
            systems to provide faster assistance.
          example: req_123
          type: string
      additionalProperties: false
      description: >-
        Metadata object included in every API response. This provides context
        about the request and is essential for debugging, audit trails, and
        support inquiries. The `requestId` is particularly important when
        troubleshooting issues with the Unkey support team.
    RatelimitOverride:
      type: object
      additionalProperties: false
      properties:
        overrideId:
          description: >-
            The unique identifier of this specific rate limit override. This ID
            is generated when the override is created and can be used for
            management operations like updating or deleting the override.
          type: string
          minLength: 1
          maxLength: 255
        duration:
          description: >-
            The duration in milliseconds for this override's rate limit window.
            This may differ from the default duration for the namespace,
            allowing custom time windows for specific entities. After this
            duration elapses, the rate limit counter for affected identifiers
            resets to zero.
          format: int64
          type: integer
          minimum: 1000
        identifier:
          description: >-
            The identifier pattern this override applies to. This determines
            which entities receive the custom rate limit.


            This can be:

            - An exact identifier for a specific entity

            - A pattern with wildcards for matching multiple entities


            Wildcard examples:

            - 'admin_*' matches any identifier starting with 'admin_'

            - '*_test' matches any identifier ending with '_test'

            - '*premium*' matches any identifier containing 'premium'


            More complex patterns can combine multiple wildcards. Detailed
            documentation on pattern matching rules is available at
            https://www.unkey.com/docs/ratelimiting/overrides#wildcard-rules
          type: string
          minLength: 1
          maxLength: 255
        limit:
          description: >-
            The maximum number of requests allowed for entities matching this
            override. This replaces the default limit for the namespace when
            applied.


            Common use cases:

            - Higher limits for premium customers

            - Reduced limits for abusive or suspicious entities

            - Zero limit to completely block specific patterns

            - Custom tier-based limits for different customer segments
          format: int64
          type: integer
          minimum: 0
      required:
        - overrideId
        - duration
        - identifier
        - limit
    BadRequestErrorDetails:
      allOf:
        - $ref: '#/components/schemas/BaseError'
        - type: object
          properties:
            errors:
              description: >-
                List of individual validation errors that occurred in the
                request. Each error provides specific details about what failed
                validation, where the error occurred in the request, and
                suggestions for fixing it. This granular information helps
                developers quickly identify and resolve multiple issues in a
                single request without having to make repeated API calls.
              items:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ValidationError'
              type: array
          required:
            - errors
      description: >-
        Extended error details specifically for bad request (400) errors. This
        builds on the BaseError structure by adding an array of individual
        validation errors, making it easy to identify and fix multiple issues at
        once.
    BaseError:
      properties:
        detail:
          description: >-
            A human-readable explanation specific to this occurrence of the
            problem. This provides detailed information about what went wrong
            and potential remediation steps. The message is intended to be
            helpful for developers troubleshooting the issue.
          example: Property foo is required but is missing.
          type: string
        status:
          description: >-
            HTTP status code that corresponds to this error. This will match the
            status code in the HTTP response. Common codes include `400` (Bad
            Request), `401` (Unauthorized), `403` (Forbidden), `404` (Not
            Found), `409` (Conflict), and `500` (Internal Server Error).
          example: 404
          format: int
          type: integer
        title:
          description: >-
            A short, human-readable summary of the problem type. This remains
            constant from occurrence to occurrence of the same problem and
            should be used for programmatic handling.
          example: Not Found
          type: string
        type:
          description: >-
            A URI reference that identifies the problem type. This provides a
            stable identifier for the error that can be used for documentation
            lookups and programmatic error handling. When followed, this URI
            should provide human-readable documentation for the problem type.
          example: https://unkey.com/docs/errors/unkey/resource/not_found
          type: string
      required:
        - title
        - detail
        - status
        - type
      type: object
      additionalProperties: false
      description: >-
        Base error structure following Problem Details for HTTP APIs (RFC 7807).
        This provides a standardized way to carry machine-readable details of
        errors in HTTP response content.
    ValidationError:
      additionalProperties: false
      properties:
        location:
          description: >-
            JSON path indicating exactly where in the request the error
            occurred. This helps pinpoint the problematic field or parameter.
            Examples include:

            - 'body.name' (field in request body)

            - 'body.items[3].tags' (nested array element)

            - 'path.apiId' (path parameter)

            - 'query.limit' (query parameter)

            Use this location to identify exactly which part of your request
            needs correction.
          type: string
          example: body.permissions[0].name
        message:
          description: >-
            Detailed error message explaining what validation rule was violated.
            This provides specific information about why the field or parameter
            was rejected, such as format errors, invalid values, or constraint
            violations.
          type: string
          example: Must be at least 3 characters long
        fix:
          description: >-
            A human-readable suggestion describing how to fix the error. This
            provides practical guidance on what changes would satisfy the
            validation requirements. Not all validation errors include fix
            suggestions, but when present, they offer specific remediation
            advice.
          type: string
          example: >-
            Ensure the name uses only alphanumeric characters, underscores, and
            hyphens
      required:
        - location
        - message
      type: object
      description: >-
        Individual validation error details. Each validation error provides
        precise information about what failed, where it failed, and how to fix
        it, enabling efficient error resolution.
  securitySchemes:
    rootKey:
      bearerFormat: root key
      description: >-
        Unkey uses API keys (root keys) for authentication. These keys authorize
        access to management operations in the API.

        To authenticate, include your root key in the Authorization header of
        each request:

        ```

        Authorization: Bearer unkey_123

        ```

        Root keys have specific permissions attached to them, controlling what
        operations they can perform. Key permissions follow a hierarchical
        structure with patterns like `resource.resource_id.action` (e.g.,
        `apis.*.create_key`, `apis.*.read_api`).

        Security best practices:

        - Keep root keys secure and never expose them in client-side code

        - Use different root keys for different environments

        - Rotate keys periodically, especially after team member departures

        - Create keys with minimal necessary permissions following least
        privilege principle

        - Monitor key usage with audit logs.
      scheme: bearer
      type: http

````