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Dorian c970f5b29f Enhance deployment script and update package dependencies

- Added detailed labels to the deployment script for IndeedHub, including title, version, description, license, icon, and repository URL.
- Updated package dependencies in package.json and package-lock.json, including upgrading 'nostr-tools' to version 2.23.0 and adding 'axios' and '@tanstack/vue-query'.
- Improved README with a modern description of the platform and updated project structure details.

This commit enhances the clarity of the deployment process and ensures the project is using the latest dependencies for better performance and features.

2026-02-12 10:30:47 +00:00

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Development Mode Authentication

The Issue

When running in development mode (npm run dev), authentication attempts were failing with "Unable to connect to server" because the backend API wasn't running.

The Fix ✅

All authentication methods now work in development mode with mock data:

What Works Now (Without Backend)

// Try any credentials
Email: test@example.com
Password: anything

// Creates a mock user automatically
// Shows in console: "🔧 Development mode: Using mock Cognito authentication"

2. Email/Password Registration

// Register with any details
Name: John Doe
Email: john@example.com  
Password: password123

// Creates a mock user and logs you in

// Click "Sign in with Nostr"
// Triggers your browser extension (Alby, nos2x, etc.)
// Creates a mock Nostr user

// Shows in console: "🔧 Development mode: Using mock Nostr authentication"

What You'll See

After Mock Login:

✅ Your name/initials appear in the header
✅ Profile dropdown works
✅ Can navigate to Profile & Library pages
✅ "Sign In" button disappears
✅ Content becomes accessible
✅ Subscription/rental modals work

Mock User Data

Cognito Mock:

{
  id: 'mock-user-test',
  email: 'test@example.com',
  legalName: 'Test',  // First part of email
  createdAt: '2026-02-12T...',
  updatedAt: '2026-02-12T...'
}

Nostr Mock:

{
  id: 'mock-nostr-user-abc12345',
  email: 'abc12345@nostr.local',
  legalName: 'Nostr User',
  nostrPubkey: 'abc123...', // Your actual pubkey
  createdAt: '2026-02-12T...',
  updatedAt: '2026-02-12T...'
}

Using Real Backend

When you're ready to test with the real backend:

1. Start Backend API

cd ../indeehub-api
npm run start:dev
# Should run on http://localhost:4000

2. Configure Frontend

# Edit .env file
VITE_USE_MOCK_DATA=false
VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:4000

3. Restart Frontend

npm run dev

Now authentication will:

✅ Create real user accounts
✅ Store real JWT tokens
✅ Connect to PostgreSQL database
✅ Validate with AWS Cognito (if configured)
✅ Create real Nostr sessions

Console Messages

Development Mode

🔧 Development mode: Using mock Cognito authentication
🔧 Development mode: Using mock Nostr authentication
🔧 Development mode: Using mock registration

Production/Backend Mode

(No special messages - real API calls)

Error Messages

Before Fix

❌ "Unable to connect to server. Please check your internet connection."
(Confusing - internet is fine, backend just isn't running)

After Fix (if backend still not available)

✅ "Backend API not available. To use real authentication, start the backend 
   server and set VITE_USE_MOCK_DATA=false in .env"
(Clear instruction on what to do)

Session Persistence

Mock sessions are stored in sessionStorage:

// Cognito mock
sessionStorage.setItem('auth_token', 'mock-jwt-token-1234567890')
sessionStorage.setItem('refresh_token', 'mock-refresh-token')

// Nostr mock  
sessionStorage.setItem('nostr_token', 'mock-nostr-token-abc123')

Refresh browser = stay logged in (until you close the tab)

Testing Checklist

✅ Development Mode (Mock)

Sign in with email/password works
Register new account works
Sign in with Nostr works (with extension)
User name appears in header
Profile dropdown navigates correctly
Sign out clears session
Refresh keeps you logged in

✅ Production Mode (Real Backend)

Backend running on port 4000
VITE_USE_MOCK_DATA=false in .env
Real users created in database
JWT tokens validated
Password reset works
Email confirmation works (if enabled)

Summary

Development just got easier!

You can now:

✨ Test the entire auth flow without backend
✨ See how the UI responds to logged-in state
✨ Work on features that require authentication
✨ Demo the app without infrastructure

When ready for production, just flip one flag and connect the real backend. Everything is already wired up! 🚀

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