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# CacheState.found

The **`found`** method of the `CacheState` interface returns `true` if a cached item was located.

Even if an cached item is found, the cached item might be stale and require updating. Use `mustInsertOrUpdate()` to determine whether this transaction client is expected to update the cached item.

## Syntax

```js
found()
```

### Parameters

None.

### Return value

A `boolean` which represents whether a cached item was located or not.
