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Summary

Complete migration from Python CLI application to modern Node.js/Electron desktop application with React frontend.

Breaking Changes

⚠️ BREAKING CHANGE: This is a complete rewrite of the application stack.

Removed

  • ❌ All Python code (CLI, core modules, crypto)
  • ❌ Python dependencies (requirements.txt, pyproject.toml, setup.py)
  • ❌ Python tests and examples
  • ❌ Pre-commit hooks configuration
  • ❌ Python implementation documentation
  • ❌ All Python references from documentation

Added

  • ✅ Electron desktop application
  • ✅ React 19 frontend with Vite
  • ✅ Prisma ORM with SQLite database
  • ✅ Modern UI with Ant Design + Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
  • ✅ Node.js-based encryption
  • ✅ Updated CI/CD workflows for Node.js
  • ✅ Updated all documentation for Node.js/Electron

New Technology Stack

Backend

  • Runtime: Node.js 20+
  • Desktop Framework: Electron 38
  • Database: SQLite with Prisma ORM
  • Encryption: Node.js crypto module (AES-256-GCM)

Frontend

  • Framework: React 19
  • Build Tool: Vite 7
  • UI Library: Ant Design 5
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS 4
  • Components: shadcn/ui
  • Icons: Lucide React + Ant Design Icons

Development

  • Linting: ESLint 9
  • Package Manager: npm
  • Build: electron-builder

Features Preserved

All core functionality has been maintained:

  • ✅ Master password authentication
  • ✅ Project-based organization
  • ✅ Encrypted environment variable storage
  • ✅ Export to .env and JSON formats
  • ✅ Audit logging
  • ✅ Offline-first architecture

New Features

  • 🎨 Modern, dark-themed desktop UI
  • 🖥️ Native desktop application experience
  • 🔐 Enhanced security with master key derivation
  • 📊 Better visual organization
  • 🚀 Faster performance
  • 💾 Improved database management with Prisma

Documentation Updates

  • ✅ Updated installation.md with Node.js instructions
  • ✅ Updated CONTRIBUTING.md with JavaScript/React guidelines
  • ✅ Updated SETUP_CHECKLIST.md with Node.js/Electron topics
  • ✅ Removed all Python references
  • ✅ Added Node.js development setup instructions
  • ✅ Updated code examples to JavaScript

CI/CD Updates

  • ✅ Updated workflows from Python to Node.js
  • ✅ Changed CodeQL analysis from Python to JavaScript
  • ✅ Updated linting from flake8/black to ESLint
  • ✅ Updated testing infrastructure

Migration Notes

This is a fresh start - no migration path from Python version:

  1. Install Node.js 20+ instead of Python
  2. Run npm install instead of pip install
  3. Use npm run electron:dev to start the app
  4. Data will be stored in a new SQLite database

Why This Change?

  • Better UX: Desktop app provides native experience vs CLI
  • Modern Stack: React + Electron is industry standard for desktop apps
  • Easier Development: Better tooling and ecosystem
  • Visual Interface: GUI is more user-friendly than CLI
  • Cross-platform: Electron ensures consistent experience across OS
  • Active Community: Larger ecosystem and better support

Testing

  • ✅ Application builds successfully
  • ✅ Authentication flow works
  • ✅ Project CRUD operations functional
  • ✅ Environment variable management working
  • ✅ Export functionality operational
  • ✅ Encryption/decryption verified
  • ✅ Audit logging confirmed
  • ✅ CI workflows pass with Node.js

Closes

This PR should be merged to establish the Node.js/Electron codebase as the main branch.

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resolve the issues

- Update installation.md with Node.js instructions
- Update SETUP_CHECKLIST.md with Node.js/Electron topics
- Update CONTRIBUTING.md with JavaScript/React guidelines
- Replace Python commands with npm commands
- Update development setup instructions
- Fix code examples to use JavaScript
- Update resource links
@GreenHacker420 GreenHacker420 force-pushed the cleanup/remove-python-migrate-to-nodejs branch from d41070b to bb8f9ac Compare October 11, 2025 19:56
@curiouscoder-cmd curiouscoder-cmd merged commit 0d9c10b into curiouscoder-cmd:main Oct 11, 2025
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