# Using the Lambda context object to retrieve Ruby function information When Lambda runs your function, it passes a context object to the [handler](ruby-handler.md). This object provides methods and properties that provide information about the invocation, function, and execution environment. **Context methods** + `get_remaining_time_in_millis` – Returns the number of milliseconds left before the execution times out. **Context properties** + `function_name` – The name of the Lambda function. + `function_version` – The [version](configuration-versions.md) of the function. + `invoked_function_arn` – The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) that's used to invoke the function. Indicates if the invoker specified a version number or alias. + `memory_limit_in_mb` – The amount of memory that's allocated for the function. + `aws_request_id` – The identifier of the invocation request. + `log_group_name` – The log group for the function. + `log_stream_name` – The log stream for the function instance. + `deadline_ms`– The date that the execution times out, in Unix time milliseconds. + `identity` – (mobile apps) Information about the Amazon Cognito identity that authorized the request. + `client_context`– (mobile apps) Client context that's provided to Lambda by the client application.