# version

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Returns the server version and build metadata.

## Syntax

```scopeql
version()
```

## Arguments

None.

## Returns

Returns `object`. The contents describe the running server build.

## Examples

Include the returned build metadata when reporting a query problem to ScopeDB support, together with the query and error message.

```scopeql
SELECT version() AS server_version
```

The returned object describes the connected server. Its values depend on the running build.