Roadmap & Features
Development Status
This roadmap outlines completed and planned features for the Unraid API. Features and timelines may change based on development priorities and community feedback.
Feature Status Legend
Status | Description |
---|---|
✅ Done | Feature is complete and available |
🚧 In Progress | Currently under active development |
📅 Planned | Scheduled for future development |
💡 Under Consideration | Being evaluated for future inclusion |
Core Infrastructure
Completed Features ✅
Feature | Available Since |
---|---|
API Development Environment Improvements | v4.0.0 |
Include API in Unraid OS | Unraid v7.2-beta.1 |
Separate API from Connect Plugin | Unraid v7.2-beta.1 |
Upcoming Features 📅
Feature | Target Timeline |
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Make API Open Source | Q1 2025 |
Developer Tools for Plugins | Q2 2025 |
Security & Authentication
Completed Features ✅
Feature | Available Since |
---|---|
Permissions System Rewrite | v4.0.0 |
OIDC/SSO Support | Unraid v7.2-beta.1 |
In Development 🚧
- User Interface Component Library - Enhanced security components for the UI
User Interface Improvements
Planned Features 📅
Feature | Target Timeline | Description |
---|---|---|
New Settings Pages | Q2 2025 | Modernized settings interface with improved UX |
Custom Theme Creator | Q2-Q3 2025 | Allow users to create and share custom themes |
New Connect Settings Interface | Q1 2025 | Redesigned Unraid Connect configuration |
Array Management
Completed Features ✅
Feature | Available Since |
---|---|
Array Status Monitoring | v4.0.0 |
Planned Features 📅
Feature | Target Timeline | Description |
---|---|---|
Storage Pool Creation Interface | Q2 2025 | Simplified pool creation workflow |
Storage Pool Status Interface | Q2 2025 | Real-time pool health monitoring |
Docker Integration
Completed Features ✅
Feature | Available Since |
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Docker Container Status Monitoring | v4.0.0 |
Planned Features 📅
Feature | Target Timeline | Description |
---|---|---|
New Docker Status Interface Design | Q3 2025 | Modern container management UI |
New Docker Status Interface | Q3 2025 | Implementation of new design |
Docker Container Setup Interface | Q3 2025 | Streamlined container deployment |
Docker Compose Support | TBD | Native docker-compose.yml support |
Share Management
Completed Features ✅
Feature | Available Since |
---|---|
Array/Cache Share Status Monitoring | v4.0.0 |
Under Consideration 💡
- Storage Share Creation & Settings - Enhanced share configuration options
- Storage Share Management Interface - Unified share management dashboard
Plugin System
Planned Features 📅
Feature | Target Timeline | Description |
---|---|---|
New Plugins Interface | Q3 2025 | Redesigned plugin management UI |
Plugin Management Interface | TBD | Advanced plugin configuration |
Plugin Development Tools | TBD | SDK and tooling for developers |
Notifications
Completed Features ✅
Feature | Available Since |
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Notifications System | v4.0.0 |
Notifications Interface | v4.0.0 |
Recent Releases
Full Release History
For a complete list of all releases, changelogs, and download links, visit the Unraid API GitHub Releases page.
Unraid v7.2-beta.1 Highlights
- 🎉 API included in Unraid OS - Native integration
- 🔐 OIDC/SSO Support - Enterprise authentication
- 📦 Standalone API - Separated from Connect plugin
v4.0.0 Highlights
- 🛡️ Permissions System Rewrite - Enhanced security
- 📊 Comprehensive Monitoring - Array, Docker, and Share status
- 🔔 Notifications System - Real-time alerts and notifications
- 🛠️ Developer Environment - Improved development tools
Community Feedback
Have a Feature Request?
We value community input! Please submit feature requests and feedback through:
- Unraid Forums
- GitHub Issues - API is open source!
Version Support
Unraid Version | API Version | Support Status |
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Unraid v7.2-beta.1+ | Latest | ✅ Active |
7.0 - 7.1.x | v4.x via Plugin | ⚠️ Limited |
6.12.x | v4.x via Plugin | ⚠️ Limited |
< 6.12 | Not Supported | ❌ EOL |
Legacy Support
Versions prior to Unraid 7.2 require the API to be installed through the Unraid Connect plugin. Some features may not be available on older versions.
Pre-release Versions
You can always install the Unraid Connect plugin to access pre-release versions of the API and get early access to new features before they're included in Unraid OS releases.