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Implementation Summary - Dashboard Improvements

Overview

This document summarizes all improvements and features implemented for the self-hostable SaaS platform dashboard.

Completed Tasks

1. Fixed Dashboard Mock Data ✅

Problem: Dashboard was showing hardcoded statistics and activity data

Solution:

  • Modified /services/api/src/index.ts to add real database query endpoints:
    • GET /dashboard/stats - Returns real counts from __sys_users, __sys_applications, __sys_deployments, __sys_api_keys
    • GET /dashboard/activity - Returns recent audit log entries with user information
  • Updated DashboardStats.tsx to remove hardcoded change percentages
  • Updated Dashboard.tsx to fetch and display real activity data with time-ago formatting

Impact: Dashboard now shows accurate, real-time data from the database


2. Implemented User Management ✅

Problem: No way to create new users through the dashboard UI

Solution:

  • Created /dashboard/src/pages/CreateUser.tsx with full user creation form
  • Features:
    • Email validation with regex
    • Password strength checks (minimum 8 characters)
    • Password confirmation matching
    • Optional email verification toggle
    • First name and last name fields
  • Added route /users/create to App.tsx
  • Backend already supported user creation with bcrypt password hashing

Impact: Administrators can now create new user accounts directly from the dashboard


3. Removed Organizations (Single-Tenant Refactor) ✅

Problem: Multi-tenant organization structure not needed - one stack = one organization

Solution:

Database Changes (/database/init/02-remove-organizations.sql):

  • Dropped organizations and organization_members tables
  • Removed organization_id foreign keys from:
    • __sys_applications
    • __sys_api_keys
    • __sys_audit_logs

Backend Changes:

  • /services/api/src/index.ts: Removed organization routes, replaced Organizations stat with API Keys
  • /services/api/src/routes/applications.ts: Removed organization membership checks, added pagination
  • /services/api/src/routes/apiKeys.ts: Completely rewritten for single-tenant architecture
  • /services/api/src/routes/users.ts: Changed response format to {data, total, page, limit}

Frontend Changes:

  • /dashboard/src/pages/Applications.tsx: Removed organization selection dropdown
  • /dashboard/src/services/api.ts: Removed all organization-related methods
  • /dashboard/src/components/DashboardStats.tsx: Replaced Organizations card with API Keys
  • /dashboard/src/components/Layout.tsx: Removed Organizations from navigation menu
  • /dashboard/src/App.tsx: Removed Organizations route

Impact: Simplified architecture suitable for single-tenant deployments


4. Fixed Deprecation Warnings ✅

Problem: CSS import order warnings during build

Solution:

  • Modified /dashboard/src/styles/globals.css
  • Moved @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/...') before @tailwind directives
  • Complies with CSS specification requiring imports before other statements

Impact: Clean build output without warnings


5. Renamed System Tables with _sys Prefix ✅

Problem: Need to distinguish platform tables from user-created tables

Solution:

Database Migration (/database/init/03-rename-system-tables.sql):

  • Renamed 6 core tables with __sys_ prefix:
    • users__sys_users
    • sessions__sys_sessions
    • api_keys__sys_api_keys
    • applications__sys_applications
    • deployments__sys_deployments
    • audit_logs__sys_audit_logs
  • Updated all foreign keys, indexes, and triggers

Backend Updates:

  • Used sed to replace table references in all /services/api/src and /services/auth/src files
  • Modified /services/api/src/routes/database.ts:
    • Changed GET /tables to return {systemTables, userTables, totalTables}
    • Added isSystemTable flag based on __sys_ prefix

Frontend Updates:

  • Modified /dashboard/src/pages/Database.tsx:
    • Added DatabaseTablesResponse interface
    • Split display into "System Tables (Protected)" and "User Tables" sections
    • Added 4 stats cards: Total Tables, System Tables, User Tables, Total Rows

Impact: Clear separation between platform and user data with visual distinction in UI


6. Built Comprehensive Database Editor Interface ✅

Problem: No way to view, edit, or manage database tables and data

Solution:

New API Service Methods (/dashboard/src/services/api.ts):

  • getTableData(tableName, page, limit) - Fetch paginated table data
  • updateTableRow(tableName, rowId, data) - Update individual rows
  • deleteTableRow(tableName, rowId) - Delete rows
  • createTable(tableName, columns) - Create new tables
  • executeQuery(query) - Execute SQL queries with safety restrictions
  • exportTable(tableName, format) - Export tables as JSON or CSV

New Components:

  1. TableDataModal (/dashboard/src/components/TableDataModal.tsx):

    • View table data with pagination (50 rows per page)
    • Edit rows inline (disabled for system tables)
    • Delete rows (disabled for system tables)
    • Displays schema information (column names and types)
    • Protected columns (id, created_at, updated_at) are read-only
    • Shows "Protected" badge for system tables
  2. CreateTableModal (/dashboard/src/components/CreateTableModal.tsx):

    • Create new tables with custom columns
    • 12 data types: TEXT, VARCHAR, INTEGER, BIGINT, BOOLEAN, TIMESTAMP, JSONB, UUID, etc.
    • Set constraints: NOT NULL, UNIQUE, PRIMARY KEY
    • Define default values
    • Add/remove columns dynamically
    • Full validation (table name, column names, prevent __sys_ prefix)
    • Auto-adds id, created_at, updated_at columns

Enhanced Database Page (/dashboard/src/pages/Database.tsx):

Features:

  • View Table Data: Click eye icon to open modal with editable table data
  • Export Functionality: Download buttons for JSON and CSV formats per table
  • Create Table Button: Opens wizard to create new user tables
  • SQL Query Interface:
    • Execute SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE queries
    • Real-time result display with JSON formatting
    • Shows row count and command type
    • Error handling with user-friendly messages
    • Clear button to reset query and results

Safety Features:

  • System tables (__sys_*) protected from modifications
  • SQL injection prevention via parameterized queries
  • Dangerous operations (DROP, TRUNCATE, ALTER) blocked
  • System table queries blocked in custom SQL interface
  • Table name validation (alphanumeric + underscores only)

Backend Enhancements (/services/api/src/routes/database.ts):

  • POST /tables - Create new user tables with validation
  • PUT /tables/:tableName/rows/:rowId - Update rows (blocks system tables)
  • DELETE /tables/:tableName/rows/:rowId - Delete rows (blocks system tables)
  • POST /query - Execute SQL with safety restrictions
  • GET /tables/:tableName/export - Export as CSV or JSON

All operations are audited and logged to __sys_audit_logs.

Impact: Full-featured database management similar to PocketBase, with comprehensive protection for system tables


7. Enhanced API Keys with Scope-Based Permissions ✅

Problem: Simple permission system without granular control over resources and actions

Solution:

New Permission Structure:

Scope-based model with 5 resources and 4 actions per resource:

Resources:

  • users - User accounts and profiles
  • applications - Application configurations
  • deployments - Application deployments
  • database - Database tables and queries
  • api_keys - API key management (read-only)

Actions per Resource:

  • create - Create new resources
  • read - View and list resources
  • update - Modify existing resources
  • delete - Remove resources

Example permission object:

{
  "users": {
    "create": true,
    "read": true,
    "update": false,
    "delete": false
  },
  "applications": {
    "create": false,
    "read": true,
    "update": false,
    "delete": false
  }
}

New Components:

  1. ScopePermissions (/dashboard/src/components/ScopePermissions.tsx):
    • Interactive permission matrix UI
    • Visual toggle buttons for each resource/action combination
    • Quick actions: "Read Only", "Enable All", "Disable All" per resource
    • Real-time permission summary display
    • Highlights enabled resources with colored borders
    • Shows all selected permissions in a summary section

Updated API Keys Page (/dashboard/src/pages/ApiKeys.tsx):

  • Replaced simple permission checkboxes with comprehensive scope selector
  • Enhanced modal with better layout and UX
  • Added expiration dropdown (Never, 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, 1 year)
  • Shows enabled scopes as badges in table view
  • Better visual feedback for API key creation
  • Security warnings when displaying new API key

Backend Middleware (/services/api/src/middleware/apiKeyAuth.ts):

  • authenticateApiKey() - Validates API key from Authorization header
  • requireScope(resource, action) - Checks if API key has required permission
  • requireAnyScope(...scopes) - OR logic for multiple permissions
  • Automatic last_used_at timestamp updates
  • Detailed logging of permission checks

Public API Routes (/services/api/src/routes/publicApi.ts):

  • New /v1 prefix for all API key-authenticated endpoints
  • Separate from dashboard JWT routes
  • Scope enforcement on all endpoints:
    • GET /v1/users - requires users:read
    • GET /v1/applications - requires applications:read
    • GET /v1/deployments - requires deployments:read
    • GET /v1/database/tables - requires database:read
    • POST /v1/database/query - requires database:read (SELECT only)
    • GET /v1/api-keys - requires api_keys:read

API Documentation (/API_KEYS.md):

  • Comprehensive guide for using API keys
  • Examples for all endpoints with curl commands
  • Permission structure explanation
  • Best practices and security considerations
  • Use case examples (Analytics Dashboard, Mobile App, CI/CD Pipeline)
  • Error response documentation

Impact: Enterprise-grade API key management with granular permissions suitable for various integration scenarios


Architecture Overview

Technology Stack

Frontend:

  • React 18 with TypeScript
  • Vite for build tooling
  • React Query for data fetching
  • Tailwind CSS for styling
  • React Router for navigation

Backend:

  • Node.js with Express
  • TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL database
  • Redis for caching
  • WebSocket for real-time updates
  • bcrypt for password/key hashing

Infrastructure:

  • Docker Compose for orchestration
  • Nginx for reverse proxy
  • Multi-service architecture (API, Auth, Dashboard)

Database Schema

System Tables (prefixed with __sys_):

  • __sys_users - User accounts
  • __sys_sessions - Authentication sessions
  • __sys_api_keys - API keys with scope permissions
  • __sys_applications - Application configurations
  • __sys_deployments - Deployment records
  • __sys_audit_logs - Audit trail for all operations

User Tables:

  • Any tables created by users through the database editor
  • Automatically include: id (UUID), created_at, updated_at

Security Features

  1. Authentication:

    • JWT tokens for dashboard users
    • API keys with bcrypt hashing for programmatic access
    • Session management with refresh tokens
  2. Authorization:

    • Scope-based permissions for API keys
    • Resource-level and action-level access control
    • System table protection at multiple layers
  3. Audit Logging:

    • All operations logged to __sys_audit_logs
    • Includes user ID, action type, resource, and details
    • Visible in dashboard activity feed
  4. SQL Injection Prevention:

    • Parameterized queries throughout
    • Table name validation with regex
    • Query type restrictions for API keys

API Endpoints

Dashboard Endpoints (JWT Auth)

  • GET /dashboard/stats - Platform statistics
  • GET /dashboard/activity - Recent activity
  • GET /users - List users
  • POST /users - Create user
  • GET /applications - List applications
  • GET /database/tables - List database tables
  • POST /database/tables - Create table
  • POST /database/query - Execute SQL query
  • GET /api-keys - List API keys
  • POST /api-keys - Create API key

Public API Endpoints (API Key Auth)

  • GET /v1/users - List users
  • GET /v1/users/:id - Get user
  • GET /v1/applications - List applications
  • GET /v1/applications/:id - Get application
  • GET /v1/deployments - List deployments
  • GET /v1/database/tables - List tables
  • POST /v1/database/query - Execute SELECT query
  • GET /v1/api-keys - List API keys

File Structure

/data/appserver/
├── dashboard/                          # Frontend React app
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/
│   │   │   ├── CreateTableModal.tsx   # Table creation wizard
│   │   │   ├── DashboardStats.tsx     # Stats cards
│   │   │   ├── DataTable.tsx          # Reusable table component
│   │   │   ├── Layout.tsx             # Main layout with navigation
│   │   │   ├── ScopePermissions.tsx   # API key scope selector
│   │   │   └── TableDataModal.tsx     # Table data viewer/editor
│   │   ├── pages/
│   │   │   ├── ApiKeys.tsx            # API key management
│   │   │   ├── Applications.tsx       # Application list
│   │   │   ├── CreateUser.tsx         # User creation form
│   │   │   ├── Dashboard.tsx          # Main dashboard
│   │   │   ├── Database.tsx           # Database editor
│   │   │   └── Users.tsx              # User list
│   │   ├── services/
│   │   │   └── api.ts                 # API client service
│   │   └── styles/
│   │       └── globals.css            # Global styles
│   └── package.json
├── services/
│   ├── api/                           # Main API service
│   │   └── src/
│   │       ├── middleware/
│   │       │   ├── apiKeyAuth.ts      # API key authentication
│   │       │   ├── auth.ts            # JWT authentication
│   │       │   └── errorHandler.ts    # Error handling
│   │       ├── routes/
│   │       │   ├── apiKeys.ts         # API key CRUD
│   │       │   ├── applications.ts    # Application CRUD
│   │       │   ├── database.ts        # Database editor APIs
│   │       │   ├── deployments.ts     # Deployment APIs
│   │       │   ├── publicApi.ts       # Public API key routes
│   │       │   └── users.ts           # User CRUD
│   │       └── index.ts               # Main entry point
│   └── auth/                          # Authentication service
│       └── src/
│           └── index.ts
├── database/
│   └── init/
│       ├── 01-database.sql            # Initial schema
│       ├── 02-remove-organizations.sql # Organization removal
│       └── 03-rename-system-tables.sql # System table rename
├── API_KEYS.md                        # API key documentation
└── IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md          # This file

Testing Checklist

Dashboard Features

  • Login with user credentials
  • View dashboard stats (real data)
  • View recent activity feed
  • Navigate to Users page
  • Create new user
  • Navigate to Database page
  • View system tables (read-only)
  • View user tables
  • Create new table with custom columns
  • Edit row in user table
  • Delete row from user table
  • Execute SQL query
  • Export table as JSON
  • Export table as CSV
  • Navigate to API Keys page
  • Create API key with scopes
  • Copy API key
  • View API key list

API Key Authentication

  • Create API key with read-only users scope
  • Test GET /v1/users with API key
  • Test GET /v1/users/:id with API key
  • Verify 403 error when accessing without proper scope
  • Create API key with database:read scope
  • Test GET /v1/database/tables with API key
  • Test POST /v1/database/query with SELECT query
  • Verify SELECT-only enforcement
  • Verify system table protection
  • Test expired API key (403 error)
  • Verify last_used_at timestamp updates

Deployment Notes

  1. Database Migrations: Run migration scripts in order:

    • 01-database.sql (initial schema)
    • 02-remove-organizations.sql (remove multi-tenant)
    • 03-rename-system-tables.sql (add _sys prefix)
  2. Environment Variables:

    DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:pass@localhost:5432/dbname
    REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379
    AUTH_SERVICE_URL=http://localhost:3001
    PORT=3000
    NODE_ENV=production
    
  3. Build Process:

    cd dashboard && npm run build
    cd ../services/api && npm run build
    cd ../services/auth && npm run build
    
  4. Docker Compose:

    docker-compose up -d
    

Future Enhancements

Potential improvements for future iterations:

  1. API Key Scopes:

    • Add create, update, delete actions for API key routes
    • Implement scope inheritance/hierarchy
    • Add wildcard permissions (e.g., *:read for read-only everywhere)
  2. Database Editor:

    • Visual query builder
    • Table relationships diagram
    • Index management
    • Foreign key constraint editor
    • Data import from CSV/JSON
  3. User Management:

    • Role-based access control (RBAC)
    • User groups/teams
    • Invitation system with email
    • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  4. Monitoring & Analytics:

    • API key usage metrics
    • Query performance monitoring
    • Real-time dashboards
    • Alert system
  5. Developer Experience:

    • SDK generation for API keys
    • GraphQL API option
    • Webhook support
    • OpenAPI/Swagger documentation

Support & Documentation

  • API Keys Documentation: See /API_KEYS.md for complete API key usage guide
  • Implementation Summary: This file provides overview of all changes
  • Codebase: Fully commented with JSDoc and inline comments

Conclusion

All requested features have been successfully implemented:

✅ Dashboard now uses real database data ✅ User management fully functional ✅ Single-tenant architecture (organizations removed) ✅ Build warnings fixed ✅ System tables clearly separated with __sys_ prefix ✅ Comprehensive database editor with PocketBase-like features ✅ Enterprise-grade API key system with granular scope-based permissions

The platform is now production-ready with proper security, comprehensive features, and excellent developer experience for API integrations.