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# sObject PlatformAction

Returns the description of the PlatformAction. PlatformAction is a virtual read-only object. It enables you to query for actions displayed in the UI, given a user, a context, device format, and a record ID. Examples include standard and custom buttons, quick actions, and productivity actions. This resource is available in API version 33.0 and later.

The only thing you can do with this resource is [Query](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/api-rest/guide/resources-query.md#query) it.

## Syntax

**URI:** `/services/data/vXX.X/sobjects/PlatformAction`

**Formats:** JSON, XML

**HTTP methods:** GET

**Authentication:** `Authorization: Bearer token`

**Request body:** None

**See Also**  


-   [Object Reference for the Salesforce Platform](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.object_reference.meta/object_reference/)