---
title: "How the library notices changes now and why"
method: GET
path: "/api/Library/watch-status"
tags: ["Library"]
---

# How the library notices changes now and why

`GET /api/Library/watch-status`

## Request

- Base URL: `http://localhost:5000`
- URL: `http://localhost:5000/api/Library/watch-status`
- Auth: API key in header `x-api-key`

## Query parameters

- `libraryId` integer

## Response `200`

OK

- FolderWatchStatusDto
  - `mode` 0 | 1 | 2 | 3: Members: - `0` — Off - `1` — Automatic - `2` — File Watcher (FileWatcher) - `3` — Polling
  - `method` 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4: Members: - `0` — Off - `1` — File Watcher (FileWatcher) - `2` — Polling - `3` — Trial - `4` — Failed
  - `reason` 0 | 1: Members: - `0` — Errors - `1` — MissedChange
  - `folder` string, nullable
  - `successes` integer
  - `successesNeeded` integer
  - `needsLibraryScan` boolean
  - `enableFolderWatching` boolean

## Changes

- **2026-10-22** `7de671750636`: 1 info
  - endpoint added

[Operation history](https://skmtc.dev/kareadita/apis/kavita/changes/api/Library/watch-status/get.md)

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