# get_usage **Get upload usage this period** Show how many files have been protected this billing period (by channel) and the period dates. Requires the billing:read scope. Read-only. - Access: read-only - Calls: `/api/v1/billing/usage` Takes no arguments. ## Tool contract ```json { "name": "get_usage", "title": "Get upload usage this period", "description": "Show how many files have been protected this billing period (by channel) and the period dates. Requires the billing:read scope. Read-only.", "access": "read", "destructive": false, "hostedOnProduction": true, "restEndpoint": "/api/v1/billing/usage", "arguments": {} } ```