# What happened since last time

> Call at the start of a conversation. Returns what happened since this connection last checked: posts that went live or failed, posts doing better than usual, new leads, DMs, Worker drafts waiting, mentions and replies. Lead with what needs the user.

`events.updates` · read

- **MCP tool:** `get_updates`. Loaded by default in MCP clients.
- **REST:** `GET /v1/events/updates`
- **CLI:** `xholic events updates`
- **Scope:** `read`
- **Plan:** Every plan, including the trial
- **Cost:** Free.
- **Rate limit bucket:** `read`

## Input

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `since` | string ≤ 40 chars | No | Cursor from a previous call. Leave it out to continue from the last check. |
| `limit` | integer 1–100 | No |  |
| `account` | string ≤ 64 chars | No | X account to act on, as @handle. Leave it out to use the connection's default account. |