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description: >
  The sentinel read command is used to inspect a Sentinel policies.
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# Command: sentinel read

The `sentinel read` command is used to inspect a Sentinel policy.

## Usage

```
nomad sentinel read [options] <Policy Name>
```

The `sentinel read` command requires a single argument, the policy name.

## General Options

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## Read Options

* `-raw` : Output the raw policy only.

## Examples

Read all policies:

```
$ nomad sentinel read foo
Name              = foo
Scope             = submit-job
Enforcement Level = advisory
Description       = my test policy
Policy:

main = rule { true }

```