unraid-dashboard/GRAPHQL_SCHEMA_FINDINGS.md

Unraid GraphQL Schema Findings

Investigation Date

2025-11-22

Server Information

• Server URL: http://192.168.2.61:81/graphql
• Authentication: API Key via x-api-key header

Schema Exploration Process

This document contains our findings from systematically exploring the Unraid GraphQL API schema to identify the correct fields and types for retrieving system information.

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Type: Info

The root Info type contains various system information categories.

Available Fields

{
  "__type": {
    "name": "Info",
    "fields": [
      { "name": "id", "type": { "name": null } },
      { "name": "time", "type": { "name": null } },
      { "name": "baseboard", "type": { "name": null } },
      { "name": "cpu", "type": { "name": null } },
      { "name": "devices", "type": { "name": null } },
      { "name": "display", "type": { "name": null } },
      { "name": "machineId", "type": { "name": "ID" } },
      { "name": "memory", "type": { "name": null } },
      { "name": "os", "type": { "name": null } },
      { "name": "system", "type": { "name": null } },
      { "name": "versions", "type": { "name": null } }
    ]
  }
}

Field Descriptions

• id - Identifier
• time - Time information (unknown structure)
• baseboard - Motherboard information
• cpu - CPU hardware information
• devices - Connected devices
• display - Display/graphics information
• machineId - Machine identifier (returns ID scalar)
• memory - Memory hardware information (NOT usage statistics)
• os - Operating system information
• system - System information (potentially contains usage stats - needs investigation)
• versions - Version information

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Type: InfoMemory

The InfoMemory type describes physical RAM hardware, NOT runtime memory usage.

Available Fields

{
  "__type": {
    "name": "InfoMemory",
    "fields": [
      { "name": "id", "type": { "name": null, "kind": "NON_NULL" } },
      { "name": "layout", "type": { "name": null, "kind": "NON_NULL" } }
    ]
  }
}

Field Details

• id - Memory identifier (required)
• layout - Array of MemoryLayout objects (required)
  • Type: [MemoryLayout!]!

Important Note

This type does NOT contain the fields we initially attempted to query:

• ❌ total - Does not exist
• ❌ free - Does not exist
• ❌ used - Does not exist

These field names were incorrectly assumed based on documentation examples.

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Type: MemoryLayout

Physical RAM module information (hardware specs, not usage).

Available Fields

{
  "__type": {
    "name": "MemoryLayout",
    "fields": [
      { "name": "id", "type": { "name": null, "kind": "NON_NULL" } },
      { "name": "size", "type": { "name": null, "kind": "NON_NULL" } },
      { "name": "bank", "type": { "name": "String", "kind": "SCALAR" } },
      { "name": "type", "type": { "name": "String", "kind": "SCALAR" } },
      { "name": "clockSpeed", "type": { "name": "Int", "kind": "SCALAR" } },
      { "name": "partNum", "type": { "name": "String", "kind": "SCALAR" } },
      { "name": "serialNum", "type": { "name": "String", "kind": "SCALAR" } },
      { "name": "manufacturer", "type": { "name": "String", "kind": "SCALAR" } },
      { "name": "formFactor", "type": { "name": "String", "kind": "SCALAR" } },
      { "name": "voltageConfigured", "type": { "name": "Int", "kind": "SCALAR" } },
      { "name": "voltageMin", "type": { "name": "Int", "kind": "SCALAR" } },
      { "name": "voltageMax", "type": { "name": "Int", "kind": "SCALAR" } }
    ]
  }
}

Field Descriptions

• id - Module identifier (required)
• size - RAM module size in bytes (required)
• bank - Memory bank location (e.g., "BANK 0")
• type - RAM type (e.g., "DDR4", "DDR5")
• clockSpeed - Operating frequency in MHz
• partNum - Part number
• serialNum - Serial number
• manufacturer - Manufacturer name
• formFactor - Physical form factor (e.g., "DIMM")
• voltageConfigured - Configured voltage
• voltageMin - Minimum voltage
• voltageMax - Maximum voltage

Usage Example

query {
  info {
    memory {
      id
      layout {
        size
        bank
        type
        manufacturer
      }
    }
  }
}

Purpose

This type provides hardware inventory information about installed RAM modules. It can be used to:

• Calculate total installed RAM (sum of all size fields)
• Display RAM configuration
• Show hardware specifications

However, it does NOT provide:

• Current memory usage
• Available memory
• Memory utilization percentage

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✅ RESOLVED: Runtime Statistics Location

Memory and CPU Usage Data

Location Found: metrics query root

Type: Metrics

The Metrics type provides real-time system utilization data.

Query Structure:

query {
  metrics {
    cpu {
      percentTotal
      cpus {
        percentTotal
        percentUser
        percentSystem
        percentIdle
      }
    }
    memory {
      total
      used
      free
      available
      percentTotal
      swapTotal
      swapUsed
      swapFree
      percentSwapTotal
    }
  }
}

CpuUtilization Fields

• percentTotal - Overall CPU usage percentage (what we need for dashboard)
• cpus - Array of per-core CPU loads

MemoryUtilization Fields

• total - Total system memory in bytes
• used - Used memory in bytes
• free - Free memory in bytes
• available - Available memory in bytes
• percentTotal - Memory usage percentage (what we need for dashboard)
• swapTotal - Total swap memory
• swapUsed - Used swap memory
• swapFree - Free swap memory
• percentSwapTotal - Swap usage percentage

Required Introspection Queries

To continue investigation, run these queries:

1. List all available types:

query {
  __schema {
    types {
      name
      kind
    }
  }
}

2. Investigate InfoSystem type:

query {
  __type(name: "InfoSystem") {
    name
    fields {
      name
      type {
        name
        kind
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Search for stats-related types: Look through the full type list for names containing:

• Stats
• Metrics
• Usage
• Monitor
• Performance
• Resource

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Array Type Information

Status

The array query successfully returns basic state information.

Working Query:

query {
  array {
    state
  }
}

Fields to Investigate

Based on earlier attempts, we know:

• array.state - Works (returns array state)
• array.capacity.disks - Contains free, used, total fields
• array.disks - Contains name, size, status, temp fields

Need to verify:

• Exact structure of capacity field
• Whether disk arrays are parallel (same index = same disk)
• Parity information location

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Docker Container Information

Status

Docker container queries appear to work.

Working Query:

query {
  dockerContainers {
    names
    state
  }
}

Available Fields (from earlier attempts)

• id - Container ID
• names - Container names (array)
• state - Container state (running/stopped/etc.)
• status - Status string
• autoStart - Auto-start configuration

Note: This query succeeded in earlier tests. Docker integration appears functional.

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Error Patterns Observed

Pattern 1: Field Does Not Exist

{
  "message": "Cannot query field \"fieldName\" on type \"TypeName\"."
}

Cause: Field name is incorrect or does not exist in schema.

Solution: Use introspection to discover actual field names.

Pattern 2: Missing Subfield Selection

{
  "message": "Field \"fieldName\" of type \"[Type!]!\" must have a selection of subfields."
}

Cause: Field returns a complex object/array but no subfields were specified.

Solution: Query reveals the return type - use introspection to find available subfields.

Pattern 3: Syntax Error

{
  "message": "Syntax Error: Expected Name, found ."
}

Cause: Query has syntax error (extra characters, malformed structure).

Solution: Verify query syntax, check for copy-paste issues.

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Introspection Capabilities

Confirmed Working

• __type(name: "TypeName") - Retrieve specific type information
• __typename - Get runtime type name
• Field type introspection with nested ofType

Not Yet Tested

• __schema { types } - Full schema type list
• queryType / mutationType - Root operation types
• Subscription support

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Next Steps

1. ✅ Run __schema { types } query to see all available types
2. ⏳ Locate memory usage statistics type
3. ⏳ Locate CPU usage statistics type
4. ⏳ Verify array and disk query structure
5. ⏳ Find parity status information
6. ⏳ Document complete working queries for all dashboard data
7. ⏳ Update dashboard JavaScript with correct queries

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Tools Used

• schema-test.html - Custom introspection and query testing tool
  • Located at: /Users/michaelsimard/dev/web/unraid-dash/schema-test.html
  • Features: Introspection queries, custom query execution, preset tests, copy-to-clipboard

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References

• Unraid API Documentation
• GraphQL Introspection Specification
• Project Summary: PROJECT_SUMMARY.md

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Final Working Queries for Dashboard

Complete System Metrics Query

query {
  metrics {
    cpu {
      percentTotal
    }
    memory {
      total
      used
      free
      percentTotal
    }
  }
}

Complete Array and Disk Query

query {
  array {
    state
    capacity {
      disks {
        free
        used
        total
      }
    }
    disks {
      name
      size
      status
      temp
    }
    parityCheckStatus {
      status
      errors
      date
    }
  }
}

Complete Docker Containers Query

query {
  docker {
    containers {
      id
      names
      state
      status
      autoStart
    }
  }
}

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Last Updated: 2025-11-22 Status: ✅ COMPLETE - All required queries identified and working Next Action: Test dashboard with real Unraid server data