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DumbDrop/LOCAL_DEVELOPMENT.md
Greirson Lee-Thorp e963f2bcde feat: Improve dev experience, Improve Environmental Variable and Folder Control, resolves BASE_URL junk (#49)
* feat: Add ALLOWED_IFRAME_ORIGINS configuration and update security headers (#47)

- Introduced ALLOWED_IFRAME_ORIGINS environment variable to specify trusted origins for iframe embedding.
- Updated security headers middleware to conditionally allow specified origins in Content Security Policy.
- Enhanced documentation in README.md to explain the new configuration and its security implications.

Fixes #35

* feat: Update .env.example and .gitignore for improved configuration management

- Enhanced .env.example with detailed comments for environment variables, including upload settings, security options, and notification configurations.
- Updated .gitignore to include additional editor and OS-specific files, ensuring a cleaner repository.
- Modified package.json to add a predev script for Node.js version validation and adjusted the dev script for nodemon.
- Improved server.js shutdown handling to prevent multiple shutdowns and ensure graceful exits.
- Refactored config/index.js to log loaded environment variables and ensure the upload directory exists based on environment settings.
- Cleaned up fileUtils.js by removing unused functions and improving logging for directory creation.

This commit enhances clarity and maintainability of configuration settings and improves application shutdown behavior.

* feat: Update Docker configuration and documentation for upload handling

- Explicitly set the upload directory environment variable in docker-compose.yml to ensure clarity in file storage.
- Simplified the Dockerfile by removing the creation of the local_uploads directory, as it is now managed by the host system.
- Enhanced README.md to reflect changes in upload directory management and provide clearer instructions for users.
- Removed outdated development configuration files to streamline the development setup.

This commit improves the clarity and usability of the Docker setup for file uploads.

* feat: Add Local Development Guide and update README for clarity

- Introduced a comprehensive LOCAL_DEVELOPMENT.md file with setup instructions, testing guidelines, and troubleshooting tips for local development.
- Updated README.md to include a link to the new Local Development Guide and revised sections for clarity regarding upload directory management.
- Enhanced the Quick Start section to direct users to the dedicated local development documentation.

This commit improves the onboarding experience for developers and provides clear instructions for local setup.

* feat: Implement BASE_URL configuration for asset management and API requests

- Added BASE_URL configuration to README.md, emphasizing the need for a trailing slash when deploying under a subpath.
- Updated index.html and login.html to utilize BASE_URL for linking stylesheets, icons, and API requests, ensuring correct asset loading.
- Enhanced app.js to replace placeholders with the actual BASE_URL during HTML rendering.
- Implemented a validation check in config/index.js to ensure BASE_URL is a valid URL and ends with a trailing slash.

This commit improves the flexibility of the application for different deployment scenarios and enhances asset management.

Fixes #34, Fixes #39, Fixes #38

* Update app.js, borked some of the css n such

* resolved BASE_URL breaking frontend

* fix: Update BASE_URL handling and security headers

- Ensured BASE_URL has a trailing slash in app.js to prevent asset loading issues.
- Refactored index.html and login.html to remove leading slashes from API paths for correct concatenation with BASE_URL.
- Enhanced security headers middleware to include 'connect-src' directive in Content Security Policy.

This commit addresses issues with asset management and improves security configurations.
2025-05-04 10:29:48 -07:00

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Local Development (Recommended Quick Start)

Prerequisites

  • Node.js >= 20.0.0
    Why?: The app uses features only available in Node 20+.
  • npm (comes with Node.js)
  • Python 3 (for notification testing, optional)
  • Apprise (for notification testing, optional)

Setup Instructions

  1. Clone the repository

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/dumbdrop.git
    cd dumbdrop
    
  2. Copy and configure environment variables

    cp .env.example .env
    
    • Open .env in your editor and review the variables.
    • At minimum, set:
      • PORT=3000
      • LOCAL_UPLOAD_DIR=./local_uploads
      • MAX_FILE_SIZE=1024
      • DUMBDROP_PIN= (optional, for PIN protection)
      • APPRISE_URL= (optional, for notifications)
  3. Install dependencies

    npm install
    
  4. Start the development server

    npm run dev
    
    • You should see output like:
      DumbDrop server running on http://localhost:3000
      
  5. Open the app


Testing File Uploads

  • Drag and drop files onto the web interface.
  • Supported file types: All, unless restricted by ALLOWED_EXTENSIONS in .env.
  • Maximum file size: as set by MAX_FILE_SIZE (default: 1024 MB).
  • Uploaded files are stored in the directory specified by LOCAL_UPLOAD_DIR (default: ./local_uploads).
  • To verify uploads:
    • Check the local_uploads folder for your files.
    • The UI will show a success message on upload.

Notification Testing (Python/Apprise)

If you want to test notifications (e.g., for new uploads):

  1. Install Python 3

  2. Install Apprise

    pip install apprise
    
  3. Configure Apprise in .env

    • Set APPRISE_URL to your notification service URL (see Apprise documentation).
    • Example for a local test:
      APPRISE_URL=mailto://your@email.com
      
  4. Trigger a test notification

    • Upload a file via the web UI.
    • If configured, you should receive a notification.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Port already in use
Solution:

  • Change the PORT in .env to a free port.

Problem: "Cannot find module 'express'"
Solution:

  • Run npm install to install dependencies.

Problem: File uploads not working
Solution:

  • Ensure LOCAL_UPLOAD_DIR exists and is writable.
  • Check file size and extension restrictions in .env.

Problem: Notifications not sent
Solution:

  • Verify APPRISE_URL is set and correct.
  • Ensure Apprise is installed and accessible.

Problem: Permission denied on uploads
Solution:

  • Make sure your user has write permissions to local_uploads.

Problem: Environment variables not loading
Solution:

  • Double-check that .env exists and is formatted correctly.
  • Restart the server after making changes.

Additional Notes

  • For Docker-based development, see the "Quick Start" and "Docker Compose" sections in the main README.
  • For more advanced configuration, review the "Configuration" section in the main README.
  • If you encounter issues not listed here, please open an issue on GitHub or check the Discussions tab.