5 September 2025

Introducing the Unraid API Feature Bounty Program

We’re opening new doors for developers and power users to directly shape the Unraid experience, together.

The new Unraid API has already come a long way as a powerful, open-source toolkit that unlocks endless possibilities for automation, integrations, and third-party applications. With each release, we’ve seen the creativity of our community take center stage, building tools that extend the Unraid experience in ways we never imagined.

Now, we’re taking it one step further with the Unraid API Feature Bounty Program.

What Is the Feature Bounty Program?

The bounty program gives developers (and adventurous users) a way to directly contribute to the Unraid API roadmap. Here’s how it works:

  1. Feature Requests Become Bounties: We post specific API features that would benefit the entire Unraid ecosystem.
  2. You Build & Contribute: Developers who implement these features can claim the bounty, earn recognition, and a monetary reward.
  3. Community Driven Growth: Instead of waiting for features to arrive, you can help build them, get rewarded, and help the Unraid community.

Our core team focuses on high-priority roadmap items. Bounties give the community a way to help accelerate other highly requested features by bringing more ideas to life, faster, with recognition and reward for those who contribute.

API Feature Bounty Program Details

You can turn feature requests into reality, get rewarded for your contributions, and help grow the open-source Unraid API ecosystem.

The Open-Source Unraid API

Alongside the bounty program, we’re thrilled to highlight just how open and flexible the Unraid API has become. Whether you’re scripting via the CLI, building automations with the API, or integrating with external identity providers through OAuth2/OIDC, the API is designed to be transparent and extensible.

API Docs

Learn about how to get started with the Unraid API.

OIDC Provider Setup

Configure OIDC providers for SSO authentication in the Unraid API using the web interface.

Upcoming API Features

The roadmap outlines completed and planned features for the Unraid API. Features and timelines may change based on development priorities and community feedback.

Community API Projects in Action

The power of an open API is best shown by what you build with it. Here are just a few highlights from the community so far!

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API Show and Tell

Show off your project or see them all in action on our Discord channel!

Get Involved

Whether you’re a developer looking to contribute, or a user eager to see your most-wanted features come to life, the new Unraid API Feature Bounty Program is your chance to help shape the future of Unraid. The Unraid API is open and the bounties are live!

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Pricing

With affordable options starting at just $49, we have a license for everyone.

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