# Nodetool getcompactionthroughput

**getcompactionthroughput** - Print the throughput cap for compaction in the system

If zero is printed, it means throughput is uncapped

## Syntax

```console
nodetool [options] getcompactionthroughput
```

See also

* [setcompactionthroughput](https://docs.scylladb.com/manual/master/operating-scylla/nodetool-commands/setcompactionthroughput.md)

[Nodetool Reference](https://docs.scylladb.com/manual/master/operating-scylla/nodetool.md)