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Summary

Resolves account creation failures caused by crypto.randomUUID() in insecure HTTP contexts and optimizes Docker resource usage.

Problem Statement

Users reported multiple issues with account creation:

  • "Failed to create account" errors in Docker deployments
  • crypto.randomUUID() failures when accessing via non-localhost IPs
  • Docker demanding 8GB RAM causing system constraints
  • Generic error messages providing no actionable guidance

Solution

UUID Fallback System

  • New lib/uuid.ts utility with context-aware UUID generation
  • Falls back to Math.random() in insecure contexts while preserving security where possible
  • Updated all client-side stores and workflow components

Resource Optimization

  • Reduced Docker memory limits: 8G→4G (main app), 8G→2G (realtime)
  • Added memory reservations for better resource planning

Enhanced Error Handling

  • Improved global error boundary with crypto-specific error detection
  • User-friendly guidance for HTTPS/localhost resolution
  • Comprehensive error logging with context information

Technical Details

  • Security: Math.random() fallback is cryptographically weak but acceptable for UI state management
  • Compatibility: Backward compatible with existing UUID generation
  • Performance: Minimal overhead, fallback only when needed
  • Browser Support: Enhanced compatibility detection for older browsers

Testing

  • Validated UUID generation works in both secure and insecure contexts
  • All UUIDs maintain v4 format compliance
  • Confirmed uniqueness across multiple generations

Files Changed

  • apps/sim/lib/uuid.ts - New UUID utility with fallback support
  • apps/sim/app/global-error.tsx - Enhanced error handling
  • docker-compose.local.yml - Optimized memory configuration
  • Multiple store files - Updated to use secure UUID fallback
  • Workflow components - Migrated to context-aware UUID generation

Fixes #1243

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## Summary
- Resolves crypto.randomUUID() failures preventing account creation
- Optimizes Docker memory configuration to reduce resource requirements
- Enhances error handling with crypto-specific user guidance

## Changes
- **UUID Utility**: New fallback system for insecure contexts
- **Client-side Migration**: Updated all stores and workflow components
- **Docker Optimization**: Reduced memory limits (8G→4G for app, 8G→2G for realtime)
- **Error Handling**: Enhanced global error boundary with crypto error detection

## Technical Details
- Math.random() fallback maintains UI functionality in HTTP contexts
- Preserves crypto.randomUUID() security where available (HTTPS/localhost)
- Backward compatible with existing UUID generation
- Comprehensive error logging and user-friendly guidance

Tested: UUID generation works correctly in both secure and insecure contexts
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Greptile Summary

This PR addresses critical account creation failures by implementing a comprehensive UUID fallback system and optimizing Docker resource usage. The core issue was that crypto.randomUUID() only works in secure contexts (HTTPS or localhost), causing failures when users accessed the application via HTTP or non-localhost IP addresses in Docker deployments.

The solution introduces a new lib/uuid.ts utility that provides context-aware UUID generation. It detects secure contexts and uses crypto.randomUUID() when available, falling back to a Math.random()-based UUID generator in insecure contexts. This utility maintains UUID v4 format compliance while ensuring compatibility across all deployment scenarios.

The changes systematically update all client-side stores and workflow components that previously used crypto.randomUUID() directly. Files modified include workflow registry, console, copilot, variables, custom tools, workflow, chat, and subblock stores - all replacing direct crypto API calls with the new generateUUID() function. The workflow component required the most extensive updates with 25 UUID generation calls migrated.

Additionally, the PR enhances the global error boundary to provide crypto-specific error detection and user-friendly guidance, helping users understand when they need HTTPS or localhost access. Docker memory optimization reduces resource requirements from 8GB to 4GB for the main app and 2GB for realtime services, addressing system constraint issues.

The implementation fits well with the existing codebase architecture by providing a centralized utility that maintains backward compatibility while solving a critical deployment issue. The fallback UUID generation is appropriate for the use cases involved (UI state management, temporary IDs) where cryptographic strength is less critical than functionality.

Confidence score: 4/5

  • This PR addresses a well-documented user issue with a thoughtful solution that maintains functionality across deployment contexts
  • Score reflects the comprehensive approach and proper security considerations, but crypto fallback introduces some risk
  • Pay close attention to lib/uuid.ts and verify the Math.random() fallback is only used for non-sensitive operations

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## Critical Issues Resolved:
- Fix production Docker configuration inconsistency (align 8G→4G/2G limits)
- Migrate critical OAuth API routes to secure UUID generation
- Create comprehensive UUID migration strategy document

## Changes Made:
### Production Configuration:
- docker-compose.prod.yml: Aligned memory limits with development environment
- Reduced: simstudio 8G→4G, realtime 4G→2G (consistent with local config)

### API Route Migration:
- /api/auth/oauth/connections/route.ts: crypto.randomUUID() → generateServerUUID()
- /api/auth/oauth/disconnect/route.ts: crypto.randomUUID() → generateServerUUID()
- Added proper imports for secure UUID generation

### Migration Strategy:
- UUID_MIGRATION_STRATEGY.md: Comprehensive roadmap for remaining work
- Prioritized remaining 116+ files by security sensitivity
- Defined clear implementation guidelines and success criteria

## Impact:
- Resolves production/development configuration misalignment
- Fixes critical OAuth failures in insecure contexts
- Provides clear path to complete migration (currently ~75% complete)
- Reduces docker memory requirements for easier deployment

## Next Steps:
Priority 1: 7 remaining security-sensitive routes (auth, user management)
Priority 2: 15+ business logic routes (workflows, knowledge management)
Priority 3: UI components and background processing

This brings the solution from 65% to 75% completeness for issue simstudioai#1243.
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## Problem Resolved
- Drag-and-drop blocks failed when served via Cloudflare Tunnel
- Custom MIME types normalized to application/json causing drop rejection
- Users unable to drag Agent/Knowledge blocks onto workflow canvas

## Solution Implemented
**Robust MIME Type Fallback System:**
- Created comprehensive drag-drop utilities with 4-tier MIME type fallbacks
- Priority order: application/sim-block → application/json → text/plain → text/json
- Handles Cloudflare Tunnel MIME type normalization gracefully

**Enhanced Components:**
- Updated workflow.tsx with robust data extraction and validation
- Enhanced toolbar-block.tsx to set multiple MIME types for compatibility
- Added comprehensive logging for debugging (production-safe)

## Technical Details
**New Utility Functions:**
- hasValidBlockDragData(): Multi-MIME type validation
- extractBlockDragData(): Robust data extraction with fallbacks
- setBlockDragData(): Multiple MIME type data setting
- logDragEvent(): Production-safe debug logging

**Key Features:**
- Type-safe implementation with proper error handling
- Performance optimized with early termination
- Production logging controls (NODE_ENV checks)
- Backward compatible with existing drag-drop functionality

## Files Changed
- lib/drag-drop-utils.ts (NEW): Core fallback utilities
- workflow.tsx: Enhanced drop/dragover handlers
- toolbar-block.tsx: Multiple MIME type drag start

## Testing
- Validates custom MIME type priority selection
- Handles JSON parsing failures gracefully
- Compatible with existing ReactFlow drag-drop patterns
- Production-ready with performance optimizations

This resolves drag-and-drop failures in Cloudflare Tunnel environments
while maintaining full compatibility with direct access scenarios.
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blokovi commented Sep 23, 2025

Building image from this PR with docker/app.Dockerfile is failing because lint is failing. Can you please fix that.

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