Queries

Arc queries return results wrapped in a QueryResult envelope that carries the data along with paging metadata and error information. The QueryResultOperationTransformer ensures this is accurately reflected in the generated API documentation.

What the transformer does

For every endpoint whose method is identified as a query (not marked with [AspNetResult]), the transformer:

1. Replaces the 200 response schema with QueryResult.
2. Adds standard error response schemas for 400, 403, and 500 status codes.
3. Appends paging and sorting query parameters when the return type is an enumerable (IEnumerable<T>, IQueryable<T>, etc.).

Pagination and sorting parameters

When a query endpoint returns an enumerable result, the following query parameters are added automatically:

Parameter	Type	Description
sortby	string	Field name to sort by
sortDirection	string (asc | desc)	Sort direction
pageSize	integer	Number of items per page
page	integer	Page number (0-based)

Response status codes

Status code	Meaning
200	Query executed successfully
400	Invalid request or parameters
403	Forbidden — insufficient permissions
500	Unexpected server error

Opting out

Decorate the action with [AspNetResult] to bypass the transformer and expose the raw return type directly:

[HttpGet]
[AspNetResult]
public Task<IEnumerable<Invoice>> GetInvoices() { ... }