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# VastAI.show_machines

Retrieve and display a list of machines based on specified criteria.

<Note>This is a **host** method, used for managing machines you are renting out on Vast.ai.</Note>

## Signature

```python theme={null}
VastAI.show_machines() -> list[dict]
```

## Returns

`list[dict]`

## Example

```python theme={null}
from vastai import VastAI

client = VastAI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
result = client.show_machines()
print(result)
```