---
title: cag_option_get_value
description: Gets the value from the option.
---

_(since v1.0.0)_
Gets the value from the option.

## Description

```c
const char *cag_option_get_value(const cag_option_context *context);
```

This function gets the value from the option, if any. If the option does not
contain a value, this function will return NULL.

## Parameters

- **context**: The context from which the option was fetched.

## Return Value

Returns a pointer to the value or NULL if there is no value.

## Changelog

| Version    | Description                     |
| ---------- | ------------------------------- |
| **v1.0.3** | Added shared library exports.   |
| **v1.0.1** | Added support for C++ projects. |
| **v1.0.0** | The function is introduced.     |
