---
title: "system.kafka.seekLatest"
description: "Retrieves the last N number of records from a specified topic."
---

# system.kafka.seekLatest

> Retrieves the last N number of records from a specified topic.

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.seekLatest(connector, topic, partition, recordCount, [options])`

### Parameters

| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| String | `connector` | The name of the Kafka connector. |
| String | `topic` | The name of the Kafka topic. |
| Integer | `partition` | The partition to target. |
| Integer | `recordCount` | The number of records to return. |
| Dictionary | `options` | Custom options specific to the consumer, with key value string pairs. Optional. |
    
### Returns
**List** - An N number of records from a specified topic, as a list.
    
### Scope
Gateway

## Code Examples
```python title="Example #1"
# Returns the latest 5 records from the specified topic.
system.kafka.seekLatest("MyKafkaConnector", "MyKafkaTopic", 3, 5)
```