> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# getState

<Warning>
  As of Cognigy.AI 2026.7.0, States are deprecated. The removal of States is planned for Cognigy.AI 2026.12.0. Before the removal, delete your States and retrain your NLU model so it no longer uses state-based Intent masking. For alternative approaches to control Intent recognition, use [Intent Conditions](/ai/platform-features/nlu/intents/conditions).
</Warning>

## Syntax

`getState()`

## Description

Returns the current State of the conversation.

**Returns:** `string` — the current State.

## Example

```js theme={null}
// Get the current conversation state
const currentState = getState();
console.log(`Current state is: ${currentState}`);
```