# namespaces get-active

## Synopsis

```shell
omics workbench namespaces get-active
  [--id]
```

## Description

Get the active namespace for the current user. The active namespace is the namespace currently being used for all workbench operations. By default, the command outputs the full namespace details as JSON. Use the `--id` flag to output only the namespace ID, which is useful for scripting and automation.

This command replaces the deprecated [namespaces get-default](https://docs.omics.ai/products/command-line-interface/reference/workbench/namespaces-get-default) command.

## Examples

Get the full active namespace details

```shell
omics workbench namespaces get-active
```

Get only the active namespace ID

```shell
omics workbench namespaces get-active --id
```

Use the active namespace ID in another command

```shell
omics workbench runs list -n $(omics workbench namespaces get-active --id)
```

## Flags:

### `--id`

Output only the namespace ID instead of the full namespace JSON. This is useful for piping the namespace ID into other commands or scripts.