vfxreview/EXT_API_REFERENCE.md

# VFXReview External API Reference

Base URL: `https://review.twotalesvfx.com`

All requests require an `Authorization` header. Two formats are accepted:

```
Authorization: Bearer <API_SECRET_KEY>
X-Api-Key: <API_SECRET_KEY>
```

---

## Endpoints Overview

| Method | Path | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| `GET` | `/api/ext/projects` | List all projects with showIds |
| `GET` | `/api/ext/shots/lookup` | Look up a shot by code — primary pipeline endpoint |
| `GET` | `/api/ext/projects/{projectCode}/episodes` | List episodes for a project |
| `GET` | `/api/ext/projects/{projectCode}/shots` | List shots for a project by code |
| `GET` | `/api/ext/shots` | List shots by database project ID |
| `GET` | `/api/ext/shots/{shotId}` | Get a single shot by DB id or shot code |
| `POST` | `/api/ext/shots` | Create a new shot |
| `PATCH` | `/api/ext/shots/{shotId}` | Update shot fields (e.g. increment version) |

### Render pipeline (RenderPipeline2)

| # | Method | Path | Caller | Description |
|---|--------|------|--------|-------------|
| E1 | `POST` | `/api/ext/exports` | panel | Queue Export — creates Export + RenderJob |
| E2 | `GET` | `/api/ext/exports/latest` | panel | Latest export + live status for the panel header |
| E3 | `GET` | `/api/ext/exports/{exportId}` | panel/worker | Export detail incl. validations and QC |
| E4 | `POST` | `/api/ext/exports/{exportId}/qc` | panel | QC Pass / QC Fail |
| E5 | `GET` | `/api/ext/qc/queue` | panel | Exports in READY_FOR_QC |
| E6 | `POST` | `/api/ext/workers/register` | worker | Register machine, receive tuning |
| E7 | `POST` | `/api/ext/workers/{machineId}/heartbeat` | worker | Heartbeat + cancel channel |
| E8 | `POST` | `/api/ext/render/jobs/claim` | worker | Atomically claim the next job |
| E9 | `PATCH` | `/api/ext/render/jobs/{jobId}/progress` | worker | Progress/ETA; renews the lease |
| E10 | `POST` | `/api/ext/render/jobs/{jobId}/fail` | worker | Report failure |
| E11 | `POST` | `/api/ext/render/jobs/{jobId}/complete-render` | worker | aerender finished → VALIDATING |
| E12 | `POST` | `/api/ext/render/jobs/{jobId}/validation` | worker | Report all validation results |
| E13 | `POST` | `/api/ext/render/jobs/{jobId}/finalize` | worker | Preview artifacts done → READY_FOR_QC |
| E14 | `POST` | `/api/ext/exports/{exportId}/retry` | panel | Retry a failed export |
| E20 | `POST` | `/api/ext/render/jobs/{jobId}/artifact-presign` | worker | Presigned upload URL |
| — | `POST` | `/api/ext/render/jobs/{jobId}/delivery` | worker | Report a DELIVERY_BUILD result |

Session-authenticated twins for the web UI live under `/api/render/*` and
`/api/deliveries/*` — same service layer, no API key.

---

## Shot Status Values

| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| `WAITING` | Not yet started |
| `IN_PROGRESS` | Currently being worked on |
| `IN_REVIEW` | Submitted for review |
| `REVISIONS` | Changes requested |
| `COMPLETE` | Approved and complete |

---

## Shot Priority Values

| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| `LOW` | Low priority |
| `NORMAL` | Default |
| `HIGH` | High priority |
| `URGENT` | Urgent |

---

## Shot Code Format

```
{showId}_{episode}_{scene}_{shotNumber}

e.g.  UNG_106_010_020
      ^^^  ^^^  ^^^  ^^^
      |    |    |    shot number (zero-padded)
      |    |    scene
      |    episode
      show ID
```

---

## 1. List Projects

```
GET /api/ext/projects
```

Returns all projects with their `showId`, `code`, and metadata. Useful for populating project selectors in pipeline tools or resolving a showId → projectCode mapping.

### Query Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `status` | No | `ACTIVE` | `ACTIVE`, `ARCHIVED`, or `ALL` |

### Response `200 OK`

```json
{
  "projects": [
    {
      "id": "cmp6l5mzq0001ua0gz07bk72f",
      "name": "Ungo Season 1",
      "code": "UNG_S1",
      "showId": "UNG",
      "projectType": "EPISODIC",
      "status": "ACTIVE",
      "startDate": "2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "dueDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "_count": { "shots": 312 }
    }
  ],
  "total": 1
}
```

### Project Type Values

| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| `STANDARD` | Non-episodic project |
| `EPISODIC` | Series with episode numbers |

### Project Status Values

| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| `ACTIVE` | Currently in production |
| `ARCHIVED` | Completed or archived |

---

## 2. Look Up Shot by Code

**Primary endpoint used by pipeline tools (After Effects, Nuke, etc.)**

```
GET /api/ext/shots/lookup?shotCode={shotCode}&projectCode={projectCode}
```

### Query Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `shotCode` | Yes | Human-readable shot code, e.g. `UNG_106_010_020` |
| `projectCode` | Recommended | Project code, e.g. `UNG_S1` — disambiguates if same shot code appears in multiple projects |

### Response `200 OK`

```json
{
  "shot": {
    "id": "clxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
    "shotCode": "UNG_106_010_020",
    "scene": "010",
    "episode": "106",
    "sequence": "010",
    "shotNumber": 20,
    "description": "Hero establishing wide",
    "notes": "Keep sky practical",
    "status": "IN_PROGRESS",
    "priority": "NORMAL",
    "frameStart": 1001,
    "frameEnd": 1120,
    "fps": 24,
    "dueDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z",
    "thumbnailUrl": "/api/files/thumb_abc123",
    "createdAt": "2026-06-01T10:00:00.000Z",
    "updatedAt": "2026-07-15T14:30:00.000Z",

    "shotVersion": "v003",
    "exrOutput": "UNG_106_010_020_cmp_TT_v003",

    "sourceClip": "A106_C020_0601AB",
    "timecodeStart": "01:00:10:00",
    "timecodeEnd": "01:00:15:00",
    "clipDuration": "00:00:05:00",
    "seqTimecodeStart": "00:59:49:12",
    "seqTimecodeEnd": "00:59:55:00",

    "project": {
      "id": "cmp6l5mzq0001ua0gz07bk72f",
      "name": "Ungo Season 1",
      "code": "UNG_S1",
      "showId": "UNG"
    },
    "artist": {
      "id": "clxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
      "name": "Jane Smith",
      "email": "jane@studio.com"
    },
    "tasks": [
      {
        "id": "clxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
        "title": "Comp",
        "type": "COMP",
        "status": "IN_PROGRESS"
      }
    ],
    "versions": [
      {
        "id": "clxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
        "versionNumber": 3,
        "approvalStatus": "PENDING",
        "reviewStatus": "PENDING",
        "fileUrl": "/api/files/vid_abc123",
        "thumbnailUrl": "/api/files/thumb_abc123",
        "createdAt": "2026-07-15T14:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

### Pipeline-Specific Fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `shotVersion` | `string` | Current version string, e.g. `v003`. Used for output naming. |
| `exrOutput` | `string` | Base filename for EXR renders, e.g. `UNG_106_010_020_cmp_TT_v003` |
| `seqTimecodeStart` | `string` | Shot in-point in the locked picture sequence (HH:MM:SS:FF) |
| `seqTimecodeEnd` | `string` | Shot out-point in the locked picture sequence (HH:MM:SS:FF) |
| `sourceClip` | `string` | Original camera roll/clip name from the EDL |
| `timecodeStart` | `string` | Source clip timecode in (HH:MM:SS:FF) |
| `timecodeEnd` | `string` | Source clip timecode out (HH:MM:SS:FF) |
| `clipDuration` | `string` | Clip duration (HH:MM:SS:FF) |

---

## 3. List Episodes

```
GET /api/ext/projects/{projectCode}/episodes
```

### Path Parameters

| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| `projectCode` | Human-readable project code, e.g. `UNG_S1` |

### Query Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `shotNames` | No | Pass `1` to include full per-episode shot list (default off) |

### Response `200 OK`

```json
{
  "project": {
    "id": "cmp6l5mzq0001ua0gz07bk72f",
    "name": "Ungo Season 1",
    "code": "UNG_S1",
    "showId": "UNG"
  },
  "episodes": [
    {
      "episode": "106",
      "shotCount": 42,
      "sequences": ["010", "020", "030"]
    }
  ]
}
```

When `shotNames=1`, each episode entry also includes a `shots` array with:
`id`, `shotCode`, `episode`, `sequence`, `status`, `exrOutput`, `seqTimecodeStart`, `seqTimecodeEnd`, `sourceClip`, `timecodeStart`, `timecodeEnd`, `clipDuration`.

---

## 4. List Shots by Project Code

```
GET /api/ext/projects/{projectCode}/shots
```

### Path Parameters

| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| `projectCode` | Human-readable project code, e.g. `UNG_S1` |

### Query Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `episode` | No | — | Filter by episode, e.g. `106` |
| `sequence` | No | — | Filter by sequence, e.g. `010` |
| `status` | No | — | Filter by shot status |
| `page` | No | `1` | Page number |
| `limit` | No | `200` | Results per page (max `500`) |

### Response `200 OK`

```json
{
  "project": { "id": "...", "name": "...", "code": "UNG_S1", "showId": "UNG" },
  "pagination": { "page": 1, "limit": 200, "total": 42, "pages": 1 },
  "shots": [
    {
      "id": "clxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
      "shotCode": "UNG_106_010_020",
      "scene": "010",
      "episode": "106",
      "sequence": "010",
      "shotNumber": 20,
      "description": "Hero establishing wide",
      "status": "IN_PROGRESS",
      "priority": "NORMAL",
      "frameStart": 1001,
      "frameEnd": 1120,
      "fps": 24,
      "dueDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "thumbnailUrl": null,
      "exrOutput": "UNG_106_010_020_cmp_TT_v003",
      "seqTimecodeStart": "00:59:49:12",
      "seqTimecodeEnd": "00:59:55:00",
      "sourceClip": "A106_C020_0601AB",
      "timecodeStart": "01:00:10:00",
      "timecodeEnd": "01:00:15:00",
      "clipDuration": "00:00:05:00",
      "artist": { "id": "...", "name": "Jane Smith", "email": "jane@studio.com" },
      "_count": { "versions": 3, "tasks": 2 }
    }
  ]
}
```

> **Note:** `shotVersion` is not included in this response. Use the lookup endpoint to get it.

---

## 5. List Shots by Project ID

```
GET /api/ext/shots?projectId={projectId}
```

Legacy endpoint. Prefer `/api/ext/projects/{projectCode}/shots` for new integrations.

### Query Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `projectId` | Yes | Database CUID of the project |
| `episode` | No | Filter by episode |
| `status` | No | Filter by shot status |
| `shotCode` | No | Return only the shot matching this exact code |

### Response `200 OK`

```json
{
  "shots": [ /* array of shot objects */ ],
  "total": 42
}
```

Shot objects include: `id`, `shotCode`, `scene`, `episode`, `shotNumber`, `description`, `status`, `priority`, `frameStart`, `frameEnd`, `fps`, `dueDate`, `createdAt`, `updatedAt`, `artist`, `_count`.

> **Note:** Pipeline-specific fields (`exrOutput`, `shotVersion`, `seqTimecodes`, etc.) are **not** included. Use the lookup endpoint.

---

## 6. Get Single Shot

```
GET /api/ext/shots/{shotId}
```

### By Database ID

```http
GET /api/ext/shots/clxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
```

### By Shot Code

```http
GET /api/ext/shots/UNG_106_010_020?byCode=1&projectId=cmp6l5mzq0001ua0gz07bk72f
```

| Query Param | Description |
|---|---|
| `byCode` | Set to `1` to treat the path segment as a shot code |
| `projectId` | Required when `byCode=1` to scope the lookup |

### Response `200 OK`

Returns the same full shot object as the lookup endpoint, including tasks and latest version. Pipeline-specific fields (`exrOutput`, `shotVersion`, `seqTimecodeStart`, `seqTimecodeEnd`, `sourceClip`, etc.) are included.

---

## 7. Create Shot

```
POST /api/ext/shots
Content-Type: application/json
```

Accepts either `application/json` or `multipart/form-data` (when uploading a thumbnail file).

### Request Body

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `projectId` | string (CUID) | Yes | Database project ID |
| `scene` | string | Yes | Scene identifier, alphanumeric + underscore, e.g. `010` |
| `episode` | string | No | Episode number. Required for `EPISODIC` projects |
| `description` | string | No | Shot description |
| `artistId` | string (CUID) | No | Assign to an artist by their DB id |
| `priority` | string | No | `LOW`, `NORMAL`, `HIGH`, or `URGENT` (default `NORMAL`) |
| `fps` | number | No | Frame rate (default `24`) |
| `frameStart` | integer | No | First frame number |
| `frameEnd` | integer | No | Last frame number |
| `dueDate` | string (ISO 8601) | No | Due date |
| `thumbnailUrl` | string (URL) | No | Pre-hosted thumbnail URL |
| `thumbnail` | File | No | Thumbnail image upload (multipart only, max 50 MB) |
| `shotGroupName` | string | No | Shot group name — created automatically if it doesn't exist |
| `shotCode` | string | No | Explicit shot code — bypasses auto-generation, must be unique in the project |

### Response `201 Created`

```json
{
  "shot": {
    "id": "clxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
    "shotCode": "UNG_106_010_0010",
    "scene": "010",
    "episode": "106",
    "shotNumber": 10,
    "description": null,
    "status": "WAITING",
    "priority": "NORMAL",
    "fps": 24,
    "frameStart": null,
    "frameEnd": null,
    "dueDate": null,
    "thumbnailUrl": null,
    "projectId": "cmp6l5mzq0001ua0gz07bk72f",
    "artistId": null,
    "shotGroupId": null,
    "createdAt": "2026-07-21T09:00:00.000Z"
  }
}
```

### Error `409 Conflict`

Returned when an explicit `shotCode` already exists in the project:

```json
{ "error": "A shot with that code already exists in this project", "shotCode": "UNG_106_010_020" }
```

---

## 8. Update Shot

```
PATCH /api/ext/shots/{shotId}
Content-Type: application/json
```

Used by pipeline tools to write back metadata after a render/upload.

### Path Parameters

| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| `shotId` | Database ID of the shot (from the lookup response `shot.id`) |

### Request Body

| Field | Type | Required | Validation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `shotVersion` | string | Yes* | Must match `v###`, e.g. `v004` | Sets the current version string |

*At least one field must be provided; currently only `shotVersion` is supported.

### Example Request

```http
PATCH /api/ext/shots/clxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Authorization: Bearer your-api-key
Content-Type: application/json

{ "shotVersion": "v004" }
```

### Response `200 OK`

```json
{ "success": true, "shot": { "id": "clxxxxxxxxxxxxxx", "shotVersion": "v004" } }
```

---

## Error Responses

| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| `400` | Missing required parameter |
| `401` | Missing or invalid API key |
| `403` | Forbidden (session-auth routes only) |
| `404` | Resource not found |
| `409` | Conflict (duplicate shot code) |
| `413` | Payload too large (thumbnail > 50 MB) |
| `422` | Validation error |
| `500` | Internal server error |

```json
{ "error": "shotCode query param is required" }
{ "error": "Validation error", "details": [ ... ] }
```

---

## After Effects Connector — Endpoints Used

For reference, the endpoints called by `VFXReviewConnector.jsx`:

| Action | Endpoint |
|---|---|
| Populate Episode dropdown | `GET /api/ext/projects/{PROJECT_CODE}/episodes` |
| Populate Shot dropdown | `GET /api/ext/projects/{PROJECT_CODE}/shots?episode={value}` |
| All shot operations (overlay, queue, preview, delivery) | `GET /api/ext/shots/lookup?shotCode={code}&projectCode={PROJECT_CODE}` |
| Increment Shot Version | `PATCH /api/ext/shots/{shot.id}` with `{ "shotVersion": "v00X" }` |
| Queue Export | `POST /api/ext/exports` (E1) |
| Refresh Status / poll | `GET /api/ext/exports/latest` (E2) |
| Retry Export | `POST /api/ext/exports/{id}/retry` (E14) |
| Regenerate Previews | `POST /api/ext/exports/{id}/regenerate-preview` |
| Load QC Queue | `GET /api/ext/qc/queue?projectCode={PROJECT_CODE}` (E5) |
| QC Pass / QC Fail | `POST /api/ext/exports/{id}/qc` (E4) |