---
title: "system.util.getProjectName"
description: "Returns the name of the project that is currently being run."
---

# system.util.getProjectName

> Returns the name of the project that is currently being run.

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

## Description
Returns the name of the project that is currently being run. When run from the Gateway scope from a resource that originates from a singular project (reports, SFCs, etc.), will return that resources project.

When called from a scope that does not have an associated project (a Tag Event Script), the function will return the name of the Gateway scripting project. If a Gateway scripting project has not been configured, then returns an empty string. 

## 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.util.getProjectName()`

### Parameters
Nothing
### Returns
**String** - The name of the currently running project.
### Scope
Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

## Code Examples
```python title="Example #1"
# This code would display the name of the currently running project
system.gui.messageBox("You are running project: %s" % system.util.getProjectName())
```