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# Flamenco Job Status Troubleshooting (2025-05-05 16:17Z)

_**User**_

I'm connecting to localhost:8888 for flamenco, task f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786 is queued, but the job is pause-requested, so it's frozen infinitely. can we change it to paused using the api or any other means than editing the database file?

---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>The user is asking if it's possible to change the state of a specific task in Flamenco from "queued" to "paused" using the API or another method, without directly editing the database file. The task is currently stuck because the job is in a "pause-requested" state.

First, I should try to understand what Flamenco is and how its API works. Let me search the codebase to get more information about Flamenco and how tasks and jobs are managed.

Let's first look for API-related files that might help us understand how to interact with tasks and jobs.</details></think>

---

Let me help you change the state of that task using the Flamenco API. Let's first explore how we can interact with the Flamenco API to manage tasks and jobs.

---

<details>
            <summary>Searched codebase "flamenco API endpoint for pause job or change task status" • **25** results</summary>
        
| File | Lines |
|------|-------|
| `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `start_all_workers.bat` | L1-16 |
| `run_max_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_masterbox_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_echo_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_i9-13ks_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_masterbox_worker.ps1` | L60-100 |
| `run_max_worker.ps1` | L60-100 |
| `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` | L60-100 |
| `run_echo_worker.ps1` | L60-100 |
| `run_i9-13ks_worker.ps1` | L60-100 |
| `localrecover/recover_blender-boss.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_blender-boss.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_max.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_masterbox.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_max.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_masterbox.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_echo.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_files.ps1` | L61-99 |
| `localrecover/recover_i9-13ks.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_echo.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_i9-13ks.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `run_blender-boss_worker.bat` | L1-2 |
| `localrecover/recover_files.ps1` | L1-61 |
| `run_masterbox_worker.bat` | L1-2 |

</details>

---

Let me look for more specific information about the API endpoints related to job and task status management:

---

<details>
            <summary>Searched codebase "flamenco API job pause or resume endpoint" • **25** results</summary>
        
| File | Lines |
|------|-------|
| `start_all_workers.bat` | L1-16 |
| `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_max_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_max_worker.ps1` | L60-100 |
| `run_echo_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_i9-13ks_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_masterbox_worker.ps1` | L60-100 |
| `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` | L60-100 |
| `run_masterbox_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_echo_worker.ps1` | L60-100 |
| `run_i9-13ks_worker.ps1` | L60-100 |
| `localrecover/recover_blender-boss.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_blender-boss.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_max.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_max.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_masterbox.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_files.ps1` | L61-99 |
| `localrecover/recover_masterbox.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_echo.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_echo.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_i9-13ks.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_i9-13ks.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_files.ps1` | L1-61 |
| `run_blender-boss_worker.bat` | L1-2 |
| `run_max_worker.bat` | L1-2 |

</details>

---

Let me try a more specific search to find API endpoints for job management:

---

<details>
            <summary>Grep search for "job/pause|job/resume|task/state" • **0** files</summary>
        
No results found
</details>

---

Let me search for general API route patterns in the codebase:

---

<details>
            <summary>Grep search for "api|route|endpoint" • **0** files</summary>
        
No results found
</details>

---

Let's try looking for the standard Flamenco REST API endpoints:

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<details>
            <summary>Searched web "flamenco api job pause resume change task status endpoints" • **6** results</summary>
        
| Title | URL |
|-------|-----|
| Support pausing jobs #104313 - flamenco | https://projects.blender.org/studio/flamenco/pulls/104313 |
| GSoC 2024: Improve Distributed Rendering & Task ... | https://devtalk.blender.org/t/gsoc-2024-improve-distributed-rendering-task-execution/34566 |
| Using API to pause or resume task runs • | https://talend.qlik.dev/use-cases/pause-resume-tasks/ |
| Falcon - POST api/extension/suspend/:job-name | https://falcon.apache.org/restapi/ExtensionSuspend.html |
| Activate/Suspend Job By Id \| docs.camunda.org | https://docs.camunda.org/manual/7.9/reference/rest/job/put-activate-suspend-by-id/ |
| Monitoring REST API | https://nightlies.apache.org/flink/flink-docs-release-1.10/monitoring/rest_api.html |

</details>

---

_**User**_

it's not going to be in my codebase.

---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>The user has indicated that the solution for pausing a Flamenco job is not going to be in their codebase. That means I need to look for the API endpoints in the Flamenco software that would allow this operation, rather than searching within the user's code.

Since the task is stuck in a "queued" state while the job is "pause-requested", I need to find the API endpoints for Flamenco that would allow changing a job's status from "pause-requested" to "paused", or to cancel a specific task.

Let's try to find documentation or information about Flamenco's API by searching the web.</details></think>

---

Let me find the Flamenco API endpoint to change the task state. Based on the information you've provided, your job is in "pause-requested" state but a task (f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786) is stuck in "queued" state.

The standard way to resolve this is to use Flamenco's REST API to change the job state. Since you're connecting to localhost:8888, I'll provide you with the curl command to update the job status:

```
curl -X PATCH "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/YOUR_JOB_ID/status" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"status": "paused"}'
```

Replace YOUR_JOB_ID with the ID of the job that contains the stuck task.

If you need to address the specific task instead, you can try:

```
curl -X PATCH "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"status": "paused"}'
```

These commands should help transition the job/task from pause-requested to paused state without having to edit the database directly.

---

_**User**_



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_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>I see the issue now. The user is trying to run the curl command in PowerShell on Windows, which doesn't support the same curl syntax as in Unix/Linux. In PowerShell, curl is actually an alias for Invoke-WebRequest, which has different syntax.

Let me provide the correct PowerShell syntax to make the API call.</details></think>

---

I see the issue - you're running this in PowerShell, where `curl` is an alias for `Invoke-WebRequest` and has different syntax than Unix curl.

Here's the correct PowerShell command to change the task status:

```powershell
Invoke-RestMethod -Method PATCH -Uri "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status" -ContentType "application/json" -Body '{"status": "paused"}'
```

For the job status (if you prefer to change the entire job):

```powershell
Invoke-RestMethod -Method PATCH -Uri "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/YOUR_JOB_ID/status" -ContentType "application/json" -Body '{"status": "paused"}'
```

Replace YOUR_JOB_ID with your actual job ID if needed. These PowerShell commands should properly communicate with the Flamenco API to change the status.

---

_**User**_



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_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>It looks like you're running the commands in the regular Windows command prompt (cmd.exe) instead of PowerShell, and both curl commands and PowerShell commands are failing. In Windows cmd, we need a different approach.

Let's try to formulate a solution that works in the Windows command prompt. We have a few options:
1. Use native curl.exe if it's installed on the Windows system (newer Windows 10/11 has it)
2. Use alternative HTTP clients like PowerShell in a properly opened PowerShell window
3. Use a simple solution like a small Python script if Python is installed</details></think>

---

I see the issue now - you're in a regular Windows command prompt (cmd.exe), not PowerShell. Let's try a simpler approach that works in cmd:

For Windows cmd, use one of these options:

**Option 1:** If you have curl.exe installed (Windows 10/11 usually has it):
```
curl -X PATCH "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
```

**Option 2:** Start PowerShell properly and run the command there:
```
powershell -Command "Invoke-RestMethod -Method PATCH -Uri 'http://localhost:8888/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status' -ContentType 'application/json' -Body '{\"status\": \"paused\"}'"
```

**Option 3:** Create a simple HTML file with JavaScript to make the request (save this as request.html and open it in a browser):
```html
<html>
<body>
<script>
fetch('http://localhost:8888/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status', {
  method: 'PATCH',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({ status: 'paused' })
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => {
  document.body.innerHTML = '<pre>' + JSON.stringify(data, null, 2) + '</pre>';
})
.catch(error => {
  document.body.innerHTML = 'Error: ' + error;
});
</script>
<div>Processing request...</div>
</body>
</html>
```

Try one of these options to update the task status.

---

_**User**_

?

---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>Both attempts to call the API are failing with a "Not Found" error. This suggests one of the following issues:

1. The API endpoint URL might be incorrect
2. The API version may be different from v3
3. The task ID might be valid, but the endpoint structure might be different

Let's try an alternative approach. Since we're getting a 404 Not Found, we should check if the API endpoints are different for Flamenco. It's also possible the API structure changed or the instance is using a custom API.

We could try a few things:
1. Try to get the job status first to confirm the API is working
2. Try a different endpoint structure (maybe no need for "/status" at the end)
3. Check if we need to use the job ID instead of the task ID
4. Try a different HTTP method like PUT instead of PATCH</details></think>

---

I see the problem - both requests are returning "Not Found". This suggests the API endpoint structure is different from what I provided.

Let's try to determine the correct API endpoints for your Flamenco installation:

1. First, let's check if the API is accessible at all by making a GET request:

```
curl "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs"
```

If that doesn't work, try these alternative endpoint structures:

```
curl "http://localhost:8888/api/jobs"
```

or 

```
curl "http://localhost:8888/api/v2/jobs"
```

2. For the specific task, try:

```
curl "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/YOUR_JOB_ID/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786"
```

3. It's also possible the Flamenco web interface uses its own API rather than exposing it directly. Can you navigate to the Flamenco web interface at http://localhost:8888 and check if there's a button or option to directly pause the job from there?

4. If the web interface works, you could also check the network tab in your browser's developer tools (F12) while interacting with the UI to see what API endpoints it's using.

Let me know what you find from these exploratory attempts and we can adjust our approach accordingly.

---

_**User**_



---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>Great! I now have a list of jobs from the API. I see that one of the jobs has a "pause-requested" status:

```
{"metadata":{},"name":"Retrain_spaced_mod 7_anim 2","priority":50,"settings":{...},"submitter_platform":"","type":"TalkingHeads Custom Render","activity":"Changed to status \"pause-requested\": requested from web interface","created":"2025-05-05T18:22:01.838289Z","id":"3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678","status":"pause-requested","updated":"2025-05-05T20:26:40.8280403Z"}
```

The job ID is `3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678`.

Let me try to find the tasks for this job specifically:</details></think>

---

Perfect! I can see the API is accessible and returning job data. I found the specific job that's in "pause-requested" status:

Job name: Retrain_spaced_mod 7_anim 2
Job ID: 3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678

Now I can try to update the job status directly using the correct job ID. Let's try this command:

```
curl -X PATCH "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/status" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
```

If that doesn't work, try this alternative:

```
curl "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678?status=paused" -X PATCH -H "Content-Type: application/json"
```

As for the task that's stuck (f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786), let's try to find and update it using the job ID:

```
curl -X PATCH "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
```

Try these commands to update the job or task status.

---

_**User**_



---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>We're still getting errors:
1. The first attempt with PATCH to the job status endpoint returned "Not Found"
2. The second attempt with PATCH with the status as a query parameter returned "method not allowed"

Let's try to think about what else might work:

1. Maybe the API structure is different in this version of Flamenco
2. Maybe we need to look at other endpoints
3. Let's try to find documentation or get more info about the API

Let's try a few more things:
1. Try to list the tasks for this job and verify our task ID is correct
2. Try to see if there's a different API structure for pausing jobs</details></think>

---

Those approaches didn't work. Let's try a different set of API endpoints based on what we've learned.

First, let's get more information about the job and its tasks:

```
curl "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/tasks"
```

And let's check if there's a dedicated endpoint for job commands like pause:

```
curl -X POST "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/pause" -H "Content-Type: application/json"
```

If that doesn't work, try:

```
curl -X POST "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/commands/pause" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"job_id\": \"3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678\"}"
```

For the task, try:

```
curl "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786"
```

If you can access the Flamenco UI, you might want to check the network tab in your browser's developer tools to see exactly what API endpoint the UI uses when you click the "Pause" button on a job.

---

_**User**_



---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>I now have a much better understanding of the situation. The task listing shows that task ID f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786 is indeed in "queued" status while most other tasks in the job have "paused" status. The job overall is in "pause-requested" state.

This looks like a situation where the job has been pause-requested, most tasks were paused but this one task is still in queued state and seems to be stuck there.

Let's try to directly update this specific task status using POST since the PATCH didn't work:</details></think>

---

Now we're making progress! I can see task ID f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786 is indeed in "queued" status while most other tasks in the job are in "paused" status. The job overall is in "pause-requested" state.

Let's try a different approach to directly update this task status:

```
curl -X POST "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/set-status" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
```

If that doesn't work, try:

```
curl -X PUT "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
```

If those don't work, let's try to force update the job instead:

```
curl -X POST "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/set-status" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
```

Also, since we know the task is index 2 in the job, let's try with that:

```
curl -X POST "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/tasks/2/set-status" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
```

---

_**User**_



---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>All of our API attempts have been unsuccessful. Let's reconsider what we know:

1. The issue is happening with job 3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678 with status "pause-requested"
2. Task f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786 is "queued" while most other tasks are "paused"
3. We've tried many different API endpoints but they all return errors

Let's try a few more things: check for more general API endpoints, look for documentation paths, or simpler operations. Then we might need to suggest database modifications as a last resort.</details></think>

---

We've tried several API approaches without luck. Let's try a few more options and alternative approaches:

1. Let's try a simpler API request to understand the correct endpoints:

```
curl "http://localhost:8888/api/v3"
```

2. Check if there's a documentation endpoint:

```
curl "http://localhost:8888/api/docs" 
```

3. Since we know Flamenco has a web interface that allows pausing jobs, let's check which tasks are being executed when you use the pause button in the web interface. In the Flamenco web interface, try to pause a job and observe the network traffic in your browser's Developer Tools (F12 → Network tab).

4. As a last resort, if you have the database location, you could consider directly updating the database. For example, if it's a SQLite database, you might find it in a location like:

```
C:\Users\Nathan\AppData\Roaming\Blender Foundation\Flamenco\flamenco-manager.sqlite
```

To update the task status directly in the database, you'd need to:
1. Make a backup of the database file first
2. Use the SQLite command-line tool or a GUI like DB Browser for SQLite
3. Run a query like:
```sql
UPDATE tasks SET status = 'paused' 
WHERE id = 'f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786';
```

However, database modifications should be considered a last resort since they might lead to inconsistencies if not done carefully.

---

_**User**_



---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>We've tried numerous API endpoints without success. The API is functional enough to retrieve job and task information, but none of the update endpoints seem to work as expected.

Based on the fact that:
1. We can see job data with the API
2. We can see task data with the API
3. The task is stuck in "queued" while others are "paused"
4. The job is stuck in "pause-requested" state
5. All attempts to update via API have failed

At this point, the database modification would be our best option. The user mentioned not wanting to edit the database file directly, but given the limitations we're encountering with the API, a targeted database update would be the most reliable solution.

Let's suggest a backup and database edit approach, with clear steps on the query needed and how to safely perform this operation.</details></think>

---

It seems we've exhausted the available API options without success. Since you mentioned in your original question that you'd prefer not to edit the database file directly, but we're having trouble with the API, let's look at a few more options:

1. **Try forcing a job status update through the Flamenco UI** - Can you click on the job in the web interface and see if there's a way to force it from "pause-requested" to "paused"?

2. **Restart the Flamenco Manager service** - Sometimes a service restart can help resolve stuck states:
   ```
   # Find the Flamenco Manager process
   tasklist | findstr flamenco

   # Kill the process (replace XXXX with the process ID)
   taskkill /F /PID XXXX

   # Then restart the service/application
   ```

3. **Cancel and resubmit the task** - If possible, cancel the job entirely and resubmit it.

4. **If you're willing to consider a controlled database edit as a last resort:**
   - First, locate and backup the database file (typically found in `%APPDATA%\Blender Foundation\Flamenco\flamenco-manager.sqlite`)
   - Use DB Browser for SQLite (free download) to open the database
   - Run a query like:
     ```sql
     -- Update the problematic task
     UPDATE tasks SET status = 'paused' 
     WHERE id = 'f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786';
     
     -- Or update the job state directly if needed
     UPDATE jobs SET status = 'paused' 
     WHERE id = '3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678';
     ```

Options 1-3 are worth trying before resorting to direct database modification.

---

_**User**_

this is in the manager window, interesting:

2025-05-05T16:02:10-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=0 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=PATCH referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/task/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786 user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:02:19-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=0 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=GET referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/task/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786 user_agent="Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/135.0.0.0 Safari/537.36"
2025-05-05T16:06:43-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=0 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=PATCH referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:07:15-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=20 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=PATCH referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:07:32-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=21 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=PATCH referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status user_agent="Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT; Windows NT 10.0; en-US) WindowsPowerShell/5.1.26100.3912"
2025-05-05T16:08:03-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=20 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=PATCH referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:08:54-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=20 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=PATCH referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/status user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:08:56-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=20 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=PATCH referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/status user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:09:07-06:00 ERR  error="code=400, message=method not allowed" bytes_in=0 bytes_out=33 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=PATCH referer= remote_ip=::1 status=400 uri=/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678?status=paused user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:09:50-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=0 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=POST referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/pause user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:09:54-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=50 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=POST referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/jobs/commands/pause user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:09:57-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=0 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=GET referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786 user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:10:19-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=20 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=POST referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/set-status user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:10:23-06:00 ERR  error="code=400, message=method not allowed" bytes_in=20 bytes_out=33 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=PUT referer= remote_ip=::1 status=400 uri=/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786 user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:10:28-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=20 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=POST referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/set-status user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:10:32-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=20 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=POST referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/tasks/2/set-status user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:10:52-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=0 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=GET referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/v3 user_agent=curl/8.12.1
2025-05-05T16:10:56-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=0 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=GET referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/docs user_agent=curl/8.12.1

---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>The log shows our attempts to access various API endpoints and none of them appear to work. But I notice that there's one entry where the path is different:

```
2025-05-05T16:02:10-06:00 ERR  error="code=404, message=Not Found" bytes_in=0 bytes_out=24 host=localhost:8888 latency=0 latency_human=0s method=PATCH referer= remote_ip=::1 status=404 uri=/api/task/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786 user_agent=curl/8.12.1
```

This shows the path `/api/task/...` instead of `/api/v3/tasks/...` that we've been trying. This could be a clue. Let's try using this path structure instead.</details></think>

---

Thanks for sharing those logs! This gives us some important clues. I notice there's a different API path structure in the first log line:

```
uri=/api/task/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786
```

This suggests the API might use a different path pattern than we've been trying. Let's try some requests with this structure:

```
curl -X PATCH "http://localhost:8888/api/task/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
```

Also, try for the job:

```
curl -X PATCH "http://localhost:8888/api/job/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
```

If those don't work, let's try without specifying version numbers:

```
curl -X PATCH "http://localhost:8888/api/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678/status" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
```

If all API attempts fail, at this point your safest options are:
1. Restart the Flamenco Manager service 
2. Use the web interface to cancel the job if possible
3. As a last resort, make a backup of the database file and edit it directly

---

_**User**_



---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>We've tried many API approaches without success. It's clear that modifying the task or job status through API calls isn't working as expected. Let's summarize what we know and our options:

1. We identified the job (3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678) and the specific task (f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786) that's stuck in "queued" state.
2. We've attempted multiple API approaches to update the status with no success.
3. The logs show every API attempt is resulting in 404 errors, suggesting the API endpoints don't exist as we're trying to use them.

At this point, our remaining options are:
1. Restart the Flamenco Manager service
2. Cancel the job through the web UI if possible
3. Directly edit the database as a last resort

I should focus on providing instructions for these options since the API approach isn't working.</details></think>

---

All our API attempts have failed. At this point, we need to consider alternative approaches:

**Option 1: Restart Flamenco Manager**
This may reset the job controller and resolve the stuck state:
```
# Find Flamenco Manager process
tasklist | findstr flamenco

# Kill and restart it 
taskkill /F /PID XXXX  # Replace XXXX with actual PID
```

**Option 2: Use the Database Directly (Last Resort)**
Since you mentioned preferring not to edit the database directly, but this might be necessary:

1. First, locate and back up the database file:
   ```
   copy "%APPDATA%\Blender Foundation\Flamenco\flamenco-manager.sqlite" "%APPDATA%\Blender Foundation\Flamenco\flamenco-manager.sqlite.bak"
   ```

2. Download and install DB Browser for SQLite (https://sqlitebrowser.org/)

3. Open the database file and run these queries:
   ```sql
   -- Update the stuck task
   UPDATE tasks SET status = 'paused' 
   WHERE id = 'f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786';
   
   -- And/or update the job state
   UPDATE jobs SET status = 'paused' 
   WHERE id = '3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678';
   ```

**Option 3: Cancel Job via UI**
If the web UI allows it, try to cancel the entire job rather than pausing it.

Would you like to try restarting Flamenco Manager first, or would you prefer another approach?

---

_**User**_

can we attempt to clear all jobs using the api?

@http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/swagger-ui/#/ 

---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>The user has provided a Swagger UI endpoint for the Flamenco API, which is excellent! This should help us find the correct API endpoint to clear jobs. Let's analyze this information.

From the URL they shared (http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/swagger-ui/#/), we can see:
1. They're using a different IP address (10.1.10.143) rather than localhost
2. The API has a Swagger UI available at the /api/v3/swagger-ui/ path
3. This confirms they're using v3 of the API

This is very helpful as we can now look at the correct API documentation through the Swagger UI. Let me suggest trying some endpoints based on this new information:

1. First, they could access the Swagger UI to find the correct endpoint for clearing jobs
2. Then, based on standard REST API design, we might try something like:
   - DELETE http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/jobs (to clear all jobs)
   - DELETE http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678 (to clear a specific job)
   - POST http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/jobs/clear (potential action endpoint)

This should help us find the right approach.</details></think>

---

Great! The Swagger UI will show us all available API endpoints and their correct formats. Let's use that to find the right endpoint for clearing or updating jobs.

Try these approaches:

1. First, visit the Swagger UI in your browser to see all available endpoints:
   ```
   http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/swagger-ui/#/
   ```

2. Based on the Swagger documentation, look for endpoints related to job management. Likely options include:

   ```
   # To clear all jobs (if available)
   curl -X POST "http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/jobs/clear" -H "Content-Type: application/json"
   
   # To clear a specific job
   curl -X DELETE "http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678" -H "Content-Type: application/json"
   
   # To update job status
   curl -X PATCH "http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
   ```

The Swagger UI will show you the exact format needed for these requests. Look for endpoints related to "jobs" or "tasks" and their available operations.

---

_**User**_



---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>We're still getting errors, but there's an interesting one - "no such job" from the DELETE request rather than just "Not Found". This suggests we might have the format right but the job doesn't exist on this server.

Let's consider possible reasons:
1. The job ID is no longer valid
2. We're connecting to the wrong server (original was localhost, now we're using IP 10.1.10.143)
3. There's a typo or format issue with the job ID

Let's try a few more options and verify the job exists on this particular server.</details></think>

---

Interesting! It seems the DELETE request gave a different error: "no such job" instead of "Not Found". This suggests we may be connecting to a different Flamenco Manager at 10.1.10.143, whereas the job might exist only on your localhost server.

Let's try these steps:

1. First, verify the jobs on this server:
   ```
   curl "http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/jobs"
   ```

2. If this server doesn't have your job, let's try the same commands on localhost instead:
   ```
   curl -X DELETE "http://localhost:8888/api/v3/jobs/3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678" -H "Content-Type: application/json"
   ```

3. Based on the Swagger UI, check if there's an endpoint specifically for handling task statuses, such as:
   ```
   curl -X PUT "http://10.1.10.143:8888/api/v3/tasks/f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786/status" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"status\": \"paused\"}"
   ```

4. If API attempts continue to fail, your most reliable options remain:
   - Restart the Flamenco Manager service
   - Use DB Browser for SQLite to edit the database directly (with a backup first)

---

_**User**_

?

---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>Looking at all the information we have so far:

1. We've confirmed that on the remote server (10.1.10.143:8888), we have a list of Flamenco jobs, but the job with ID "3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678" (Retrain_spaced_mod 7_anim 2) is not showing up, even though it was previously visible on localhost.

2. When we try any API calls against either server for that specific job or task, we get errors.

3. The job appears to be in "pause-requested" status with a stuck task (f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786) in "queued" status.

The situation could be:
- The job data is inconsistent between servers
- The database might be corrupted for this specific job
- The job could be visible in the UI but not properly accessible via API

Since we've exhausted all API options and keep getting 404 errors, we should summarize the options that remain for the user:</details></think>

---

I've looked through the job list on the remote server (10.1.10.143) and noticed the problematic job "Retrain_spaced_mod 7_anim 2" isn't listed there at all. This explains why all our API commands against this job are failing with "no such job" errors.

At this point, you have three practical options:

1. **Restart the Flamenco Manager service** - This is the least intrusive option and might resolve the stuck state:
   ```
   # Find the Flamenco Manager process (run in cmd)
   tasklist | findstr flamenco
   
   # Kill the process (replace XXXX with the actual PID)
   taskkill /F /PID XXXX
   
   # Then start the Flamenco Manager again
   ```

2. **Edit the Database Directly** (with caution):
   - First make a backup: `copy "%APPDATA%\Blender Foundation\Flamenco\flamenco-manager.sqlite" "%APPDATA%\Blender Foundation\Flamenco\flamenco-manager.sqlite.bak"`
   - Use DB Browser for SQLite to:
     ```sql
     -- Update the stuck task
     UPDATE tasks SET status = 'paused' 
     WHERE id = 'f0666ed2-d36f-4f6f-b5d8-2805ca6a0786';
     
     -- Update the job state
     UPDATE jobs SET status = 'paused' 
     WHERE id = '3f7388a8-034e-47d9-98a3-9eaafb5de678';
     ```

3. **Try Web UI functions** - Is there any option in the web interface to cancel or force-stop the job?

I recommend trying option 1 first, as restarting the service often resolves stuck states without risking database corruption.

---

