# getStatus

Returns the current status and metadata of the connected node.

## Import

```ts
import { RpcClient, HttpHandler } from 'casper-js-sdk';
```

## Usage

```ts
const status = await rpcClient.getStatus();

console.log(status.chainspecName); // 'casper' or 'casper-test'
console.log(status.buildVersion);  // e.g., '2.0.0-abc1234'
console.log(status.isSyncing);     // false when fully synced
console.log(status.lastProgress?.timestamp); // latest block time
```

## Return Value

`Promise<InfoGetStatusResult>`

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `chainspecName` | `string` | Network name (`casper`, `casper-test`) |
| `buildVersion` | `string` | Node software version |
| `isSyncing` | `boolean` | Whether node is still syncing |
| `lastProgress` | `LastProgress` | Latest sync progress |
| `ourPublicSigningKey` | `PublicKey` | Node's own key (if validator) |
| `peers` | `Peer[]` | Connected peers summary |

## Related

- [`getPeers`](/actions/node/getPeers)