June 14, 20251 yr Overview Open Files is a troubleshooting plugin for Unraid that helps you quickly identify which files are currently open on your array and which processes are holding them. If you’ve ever had trouble shutting down your server cleanly, or wondered what’s keeping your disks busy, Open Files gives you the answers in a single, easy-to-use page.Key FeaturesLive View of Open Files: Instantly see all files currently open on your array, including the process name, PID, and file path.Identify Shutdown Blockers: Find out exactly which processes are preventing a clean shutdown, so you can take action.Process Management: Optionally kill processes directly from the plugin interface to free up locked files.Filter and Sort: Quickly filter and sort the open files table to focus on what matters.How Open Files Helps YouTroubleshooting Shutdowns: If Unraid won't stop the array or shut down cleanly, Open Files shows you exactly which files and processes are still active.Safe Maintenance: Before performing maintenance or upgrades, ensure no critical files are in use.User and Plugin Debugging: See if a user, Docker container, or plugin is holding files open unexpectedly.Changeloghttps://github.com/dkaser/unraid-openfiles/releasesFeedback & SupportQuestions, suggestions, or issues?Reply to this thread or open an issue on GitHub: https://github.com/dkaser/unraid-openfiles/issues
July 11, 2025Jul 11 Ok.. I uninstalled the older version. How does one reinstall this plugin? I don't see it in the apps?
August 11, 2025Aug 11 22 hours ago, EDACerton said:As long as you’re on Unraid 7, it should show up in apps.Yes. When I was looking for it on my end I couldn't find it, but somehow it worked now. Thank you.
February 8Feb 8 Author 3 minutes ago, NLS said:What happened with this? (and not just this plugin of yours)What do you mean?
May 3May 3 Author 3 hours ago, NLS said:Now ALSO "open files v2" doesn't show update status. Is the project dead or what?Nope. Everything is still going fine, maybe some connectivity issues from your server to Github?
May 3May 3 21 minutes ago, EDACerton said:Nope. Everything is still going fine, maybe some connectivity issues from your server to Github?I found the reason. For some reason "open files 2" and "open files" were mixing somehow - some internal name or repository conflict?I removed "open files" (although it showed as 2 was installed), and re installed from apps and this worked.
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