# Get packages

> Gets a list of packages, optionally filtered by package type.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capainstaller/sdk-capainstaller-software-development-kit-functions/package-functions/get-packages/  
Product: CapaInstaller — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

## Description

Gets a list of packages.

## Syntax

GetPackages(Optional Byval PackageType as String = "") as ArrayList

## Parameters

***PackageType (String)***

Type of package

- "Computer"
- "User"

This parameter is optional, meaning that it is not required. If not stated, all packages are returned.

## Return value

The function returns an array of packages. Each package (p) in the array is a joined line with the character defined with [Set splitter](/capainstaller/sdk-capainstaller-software-development-kit-functions/container-functions/set-splitter/).

- p.Name
- p.Version
- p.Type
- p.DisplayName
- p.IsMandatory
- p.ScheduleId
- p.Description
- p.GUID
- p.ID
- p.IsInteractive
- p.DependendPackageID
- p.IsInventoryPackage
- p.CollectMode
- p.Priority
- p.ServerDeploy

## Example

**VBScript**

```vb
Set oCMS = CreateObject("CapaInstaller.SDK") 
Set aUnit = CreateObject("System.Collections.ArrayList") 
wscript.echo oCMS.SetInstanceManagementPoint("1") 
Set aUnit =  oCMS.GetPackages("Computer") 
for each item in aUnit 
  wscript.echo item 
next 
```