feat (core): added ReplicaMap by ryuwd · Pull Request #741 · DIRACGrid/diracx

ryuwd · 2026-01-21T15:30:44Z

Summary

Adds ReplicaMap, a Pydantic model for mapping Logical File Names (LFNs) to their physical replicas across distributed storage elements.

Description

ReplicaMap provides a structured, validated representation of file replica information intended to be stored in JSON format. It serves as a more user-friendly replacement for Pool XML Catalog.

Key features:

LFN/PFN validation: Automatic stripping of LFN: and PFN: prefixes, with path validation
Checksum support: Adler-32 (8 hex chars) and GUID (UUID format) checksums with format validation
Storage element tracking: Each replica is associated with a storage element identifier
Optional metadata: File size in bytes and checksum information

Example usage:

from diracx.core.models.replica_map import ReplicaMap

replica_map = ReplicaMap(root={
    "/lhcb/MC/2024/file.dst": {
        "replicas": [
            {"url": "https://storage1.cern.ch/file.dst", "se": "CERN-DST"},
            {"url": "https://storage2.in2p3.fr/file.dst", "se": "IN2P3-DST"},
        ],
        "size_bytes": 1048576,
        "checksum": {"adler32": "788c5caa"},
    }
})

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chrisburr · 2026-01-21T19:24:19Z

I think we need to decide on the layout of core as replica_catalogue feels to specific for the top level

aldbr · 2026-01-22T07:24:46Z

I think we need to decide on the layout of core as replica_catalogue feels to specific for the top level

I guess that, at some point (may be now?), it would make sense to have a core/models directory that would contain a module per type of models (instead of having all our models in the same models.py module). Example:

core/models/:
- auth.py
- jobs.py
- sandbox.py
- metadata.py
- search.py
- and replica_catalog.py

Any opinion?

fstagni · 2026-01-22T10:26:27Z

I think we need to decide on the layout of core as replica_catalogue feels to specific for the top level

I guess that, at some point (may be now?), it would make sense to have a core/models directory that would contain a module per type of models (instead of having all our models in the same models.py module). Example:

core/models/:

auth.py

jobs.py

sandbox.py

metadata.py

search.py

and replica_catalog.py

Any opinion?

It makes sense to me

diracx-core/src/diracx/core/models/replica_catalog.py

diracx-core/src/diracx/core/models/replica_map.py

diracx-core/src/diracx/core/models/replica_catalog.py

fstagni · 2026-01-22T13:15:56Z

I would split the refactoring in a separate PR

ryuwd · 2026-01-22T13:26:47Z

Will rebase after #746

chaen · 2026-01-23T08:54:37Z

Historically, the DFC (before LFC) has always been referred to as the Replica Catalog. Do you think you could come up with an alternative name (reflecting for example that it's a local file) ? Otherwise it's not dramatic :-)

chrisburr · 2026-01-23T15:27:49Z

My first thought is replica mapping?

ryuwd · 2026-01-23T15:29:12Z

I'm happy with ReplicaMapping or ReplicaMap (map sounds nice)

test: add unit tests for ReplicaMap feat: disallow relative paths with any depth other than zero

chaen · 2026-01-27T13:39:57Z

diracx-core/src/diracx/core/models/replica_map.py

+        if "/" in value:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "LFN must be an absolute path starting with '/' "
+                "or have no slashes at all (e.g. refers to a file in the current working directory)."


What's the use case for no slash at all ?
Even if we were to support working directory (which soulds like a bad idea at first sight), that would be more of a URL thing than an LFN

It deals with a Gaudi behaviour: #741 (comment)

Sorry I had missed it ! It makes sense

My guess multiple steps in a job e.g. the HLT1 needs to be given a mapping that includes the output of Boole earlier in the job.

chaen · 2026-01-27T13:46:41Z

diracx-core/src/diracx/core/models/replica_map.py

+        root={
+            "/lhcb/MC/2024/file.dst": {
+                "replicas": [
+                    {"url": "https://storage1.cern.ch/file.dst", "se": "CERN-DST"},


for local file, I wonder if we should enforce the file:// URI schema.

I think that's a good idea. Plus it's easier to add than remove if we change our mind.

chaen · 2026-01-27T13:49:58Z

diracx-core/src/diracx/core/models/replica_map.py

+        if "/" in value:
+            raise ValueError(
+                "LFN must be an absolute path starting with '/' "
+                "or have no slashes at all (e.g. refers to a file in the current working directory)."


Sorry I had missed it ! It makes sense

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ryuwd changed the title ~~feat (core): added replica catalog~~ feat (core): added replica catalog / refactor: diracx.core.models into a package Jan 22, 2026

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refactor: import TokenResponse from diracx.core.models.auth DIRACGrid/DIRAC#8433

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feat: add pydantic model for ReplicaMap

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test: add unit tests for ReplicaMap feat: disallow relative paths with any depth other than zero

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don't use FilePath

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