---
title: "system.kafka.listTopics"
description: "Returns a list of topics for the provided connector."
---

# system.kafka.listTopics

> Returns a list of topics for the provided connector.

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description
## Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no [Client Permission](ignition-modules\vision\vision-project-properties\vision-project-properties.md#vision-permissions-properties) restrictions.

## Syntax
`system.kafka.listTopics(connector)`

### Parameters

| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| String | `connector` | The name of the Kafka connector. |
    
### Returns
**List** - A list of topics for the provided connector.
    
### Scope
Gateway

## Code Examples
```python title="Example #1"
# Returns a list of topics from the specified connector.
system.kafka.listTopics("MyKafkaConnector")
```