# IJobShard.Metadata

[Type overview](/orleans/docs/api/csharp/microsoft.orleans.durablejobs/orleans.durablejobs.ijobshard/) | [Properties](/orleans/docs/api/csharp/microsoft.orleans.durablejobs/orleans.durablejobs.ijobshard/properties/)

```csharp
public abstract IDictionary<string, string>? Metadata
```

Gets optional metadata associated with this job shard.