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Fixes an issue where Convex auth sign-in status wasn't updating in the UI after successful login, despite no errors. The UI now correctly reflects the authenticated state.

Changes

  • Refactored useUser() hook for correct loading/authenticated state handling.
  • Enhanced auth modal with delayed closing and toast management.
  • Added AuthDebug component for troubleshooting.
  • Clarified ConvexClientProvider comments.
  • Added explanations/CONVEX_AUTH_UI_FIX.md.

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  • Bug Fixes

    • Fixed duplicate toast notifications in authentication flow
    • Improved authentication state detection and loading indicators
    • Enhanced modal timing for better user experience
  • New Features

    • Added debug panel for troubleshooting authentication issues
  • Documentation

    • Added comprehensive authentication UI architecture and fixes documentation

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ZapDev is an AI-powered development platform for real-time Next.js application development through interactive sandboxes. It features live code generation with AI agents, file exploration with syntax highlighting, authentication via Clerk and Convex, and project management. This codebase integrates multiple UI components, real-time live updates, and leverages advanced technologies like Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

PR Changes

This pull request addresses a critical UI issue with Convex Auth sign-in status not updating after a successful login. Key changes include refactoring the useUser() hook to better manage the loading, authenticated, and user data states; enhancing the authentication modal with delayed closing and toast notifications to improve UI feedback; and adding an AuthDebug component for troubleshooting authentication state. These modifications ensure that upon sign-in, the UI reflects the correct authenticated state, the auth modal properly closes with a visual toast confirmation, and developers have a tool to diagnose any remaining issues.

Setup Instructions

  1. Install pnpm globally by running: sudo npm install -g pnpm.
  2. Clone the repository and navigate into it: cd .
  3. Install the project dependencies: pnpm install.
  4. Start the development server: pnpm dev.
  5. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to begin testing.

Generated Test Cases

1: User Sign-In Flow Updates Navbar and Closes Modal ❗️❗️❗️

Description: Tests that after a successful sign-in, the auth modal displays a welcome toast, closes automatically after a brief delay, and the navigation bar updates to show the user's avatar/control instead of the sign-in button.

Prerequisites:

  • User is on the application landing page.
  • User is not signed in.
  • Authentication providers (GitHub/Google/Email) are configured.

Steps:

  1. Open the browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.
  2. Click on the 'Sign in' button to open the auth modal.
  3. Complete the sign-in process using one of the available methods (e.g., GitHub OAuth, Google OAuth, or Email).
  4. Observe that a 'Welcome back!' toast appears in the UI.
  5. Confirm that the auth modal remains visible briefly and then closes automatically after about 500ms.
  6. Verify that the navbar updates to show the user control (avatar and name) instead of the 'Sign in' button.

Expected Result: After sign-in, a 'Welcome back!' toast should appear, the auth modal should close after a slight delay, and the navigation bar should update to show the user’s avatar and name, indicating an authenticated state.

2: Auth Modal Delayed Close Behavior and Toast Notification ❗️❗️❗️

Description: Validates the modal’s delayed closing mechanism with toast notifications to ensure users see confirmation of a successful login before the modal automatically closes.

Prerequisites:

  • User is on the sign-in page with the auth modal open.
  • Authentication providers are configured.
  • User not yet authenticated.

Steps:

  1. Open the app and click 'Sign in' to display the auth modal.
  2. Enter valid credentials and complete the sign-in process.
  3. Immediately observe the UI for the 'Welcome back!' toast notification.
  4. Watch that the modal does not close immediately but remains open for approximately 500ms before it closes automatically.
  5. After the modal closes, check that no duplicate toasts appear in subsequent sign-ins.

Expected Result: The user should see a single 'Welcome back!' toast. The auth modal should stay open for a short delay (about 500ms) before closing, ensuring that the user receives visual confirmation of the sign-in event.

3: Auth Debug Component Displays Correct Authentication State ❗️❗️

Description: Ensures that the AuthDebug component accurately reflects the authentication state by displaying Convex Auth state, the result of the useUser() hook, and the actual API query results for user data.

Prerequisites:

  • User is on a page where the AuthDebug component is added (e.g., added temporarily to the main layout).
  • User is not signed in initially.

Steps:

  1. Modify a page temporarily to include the AuthDebug component (e.g., add in the page layout).
  2. Open the page in a browser at http://localhost:3000.
  3. Before signing in, verify that the AuthDebug component shows isAuthenticated as false, and useUser() returns 'null' or similar indication.
  4. Proceed to sign in with valid credentials.
  5. Observe that after sign-in, the AuthDebug component updates to display isAuthenticated as true, the useUser() hook now returns a user object, and the query result shows actual data (e.g., 'data' instead of 'loading' or 'null').

Expected Result: Before sign-in, the AuthDebug component indicates not authenticated. Post sign-in, it should show isAuthenticated as true, display user details (such as email and name), and the API query result should confirm that user data has loaded.

Raw Changes Analyzed
File: explanations/CONVEX_AUTH_UI_FIX.md
Changes:
@@ -0,0 +1,212 @@
+# Convex Auth UI Status Fix
+
+## Problem
+After signing in with Convex Auth, the UI did not update to show the signed-in status (no "Welcome" message, navbar didn't update to show user control instead of sign-in button, etc.). However, no errors appeared in Chrome DevTools console or Vercel logs.
+
+## Root Causes Identified
+
+### 1. **Race Condition in `useUser()` Hook**
+The original `useUser()` hook had a critical race condition:
+
+```typescript
+// BEFORE - PROBLEMATIC
+if (isLoading) {
+  return null;
+}
+```
+
+This would return `null` during the auth loading state, which could be interpreted by components as "user not authenticated" instead of "still loading".
+
+### 2. **Missing Re-render Trigger**
+The hook checked both `isAuthenticated` and `userData`, but wasn't properly handling the async nature of Convex Auth. When a user signed in:
+1. Convex Auth updated the auth state
+2. But the `useQuery(api.users.getCurrentUser)` might not re-run with the new auth context immediately
+3. This caused the navbar to still show "Sign in" button even though `isAuthenticated` was true
+
+### 3. **Modal Close Timing**
+The auth modal detection relied on comparing previous and current user state, but without proper cleanup or timing, the state comparison could fail to trigger the modal close.
+
+## Fixes Applied
+
+### Fix 1: Updated `useUser()` Hook (`src/lib/auth-client.ts`)
+
+**Key Changes:**
+1. Properly distinguish between "loading" and "not authenticated"
+2. Re-apply `authIsLoading` check first to avoid premature returns
+3. Added explicit null checks with clear comments explaining the logic
+4. Ensured query is always called so it responds to auth context changes
+
+```typescript
+export function useUser() {
+  const { isAuthenticated, isLoading: authIsLoading } = useConvexAuthBase();
+  const { signOut } = useAuthActions();
+  const userData = useQuery(api.users.getCurrentUser);
+
+  // While auth is still loading, return null
+  if (authIsLoading) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  // If not authenticated, return null
+  if (!isAuthenticated) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  // If authenticated but user data is still loading (undefined), return null
+  if (userData === undefined) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  // If no user data found (null response), return null
+  if (userData === null) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  // Return the user object
+  return { ... };
+}
+```
+
+**Why This Works:**
+- Properly sequences the checks: loading → authenticated → data available
+- Allows React to trigger re-renders when `userData` changes from undefined to actual data
+- Components using `useUser()` will automatically update when auth state changes
+
+### Fix 2: Enhanced Auth Modal (`src/components/auth-modal.tsx`)
+
+**Key Changes:**
+1. Added `useRef` to prevent duplicate toast notifications
+2. Added slight delay before closing modal to ensure UI has time to update
+3. Reset toast flag when modal is opened
+
+```typescript
+const hasShownToastRef = useRef(false);
+
+useEffect(() => {
+  if (!previousUser && user) {
+    if (!hasShownToastRef.current) {
+      toast.success("Welcome back!");
+      hasShownToastRef.current = true;
+    }
+    // Delay to ensure UI updates
+    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
+      onClose();
+      hasShownToastRef.current = false;
+    }, 500);
+    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
+  }
+  setPreviousUser(user);
+}, [user, previousUser, onClose]);
+```
+
+**Why This Works:**
+- Prevents race conditions where modal closes before UI updates
+- Ensures proper state transitions in React
+- Better user experience with visible confirmation
+
+### Fix 3: Clarified `ConvexClientProvider` (`src/components/convex-provider.tsx`)
+
+Added comments clarifying that the Convex client handles auth state changes automatically through the `ConvexAuthProvider`.
+
+## Verification Steps
+
+To verify the fix works:
+
+1. **Sign In Flow:**
+   - Open app and click "Sign in"
+   - Complete OAuth or email authentication
+   - Verify:
+     - Auth modal closes
+     - "Welcome back!" toast appears
+     - Navbar shows user avatar/name instead of "Sign in" button
+
+2. **Debug Component (Optional):**
+   - Import and add the debug component to your layout:
+   ```tsx
+   import { AuthDebug } from "@/components/auth-debug";
+   // Add <AuthDebug /> to see real-time auth state
+   ```
+   - After sign-in, verify:
+     - `isAuthenticated` = `true`
+     - `useUser()` returns user object
+     - API query shows user data
+
+3. **Network Tab:**
+   - Check that `/convex/CurrentUser` query is called after sign-in
+   - Verify it returns user data (not error)
+
+## Testing Different Auth Providers
+
+Test with all configured providers:
+- GitHub OAuth
+- Google OAuth
+- Email (Resend)
+
+## Files Modified
+
+1. `src/lib/auth-client.ts` - Fixed useUser() hook logic
+2. `src/components/auth-modal.tsx` - Enhanced modal closing behavior
+3. `src/components/convex-provider.tsx` - Clarified comments
+4. `src/components/auth-debug.tsx` - New debug component (optional)
+
+## Related Components
+
+These components depend on the fixes and should now work correctly:
+- `src/modules/home/ui/components/navbar.tsx` - Will show user control after sign-in
+- `src/components/user-control.tsx` - User dropdown menu
+- `src/app/dashboard/*` - Protected routes
+
+## Architecture Overview
+
+```
+Sign-in Flow:
+1. User clicks "Sign in" → AuthModal opens
+2. SignInForm calls signIn(provider)
+3. Convex Auth handles OAuth/email flow
+4. Browser redirected to auth callback
+5. Auth state updated in ConvexAuthProvider
+6. useConvexAuth() detects authenticated = true
+7. useUser() hook triggers re-render
+8. userData query fetches user information
+9. useUser() now returns user object
+10. Navbar and other components re-render
+11. AuthModal detects user change and closes
+12. "Welcome back!" toast shows
+13. User sees navbar with their avatar
+```
+
+## Debugging Tips
+
+If issues persist after these fixes:
+
+1. **Check Environment Variables:**
+   ```bash
+   NEXT_PUBLIC_CONVEX_URL
+   AUTH_GITHUB_ID & AUTH_GITHUB_SECRET (for GitHub)
+   AUTH_GOOGLE_ID & AUTH_GOOGLE_SECRET (for Google)
+   AUTH_RESEND_KEY & AUTH_EMAIL_FROM (for Email)
+   ```
+
+2. **Check Browser DevTools:**
+   - Network tab: Look for `convex/getCurrentUser` queries
+   - Application tab: Check `__convex_auth` cookie is present after sign-in
+   - Console: Check for any auth-related errors
+
+3. **Check Convex Logs:**
+   - Run `bun run convex:dev` to see Convex backend logs
+   - Look for auth context changes and query execution
+
+4. **Add Console Debugging:**
+   ```typescript
+   // In useUser() for debugging
+   console.log('Auth state:', { isAuthenticated, authIsLoading });
+   console.log('User data:', userData);
+   ```
+
+## Future Improvements
+
+Consider these enhancements:
+1. Add auth state persistence check
+2. Implement auth refresh mechanism if tokens expire
+3. Add better error boundaries for auth failures
+4. Implement auth state recovery on network errors

File: src/components/auth-debug.tsx
Changes:
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+"use client";
+
+import { useConvexAuth } from "convex/react";
+import { useAuthActions } from "@convex-dev/auth/react";
+import { useUser } from "@/lib/auth-client";
+import { useQuery } from "convex/react";
+import { api } from "@/convex/_generated/api";
+
+/**
+ * Debug component to help diagnose auth issues
+ * Add this temporarily to debug authentication problems
+ *
+ * Usage:
+ * import { AuthDebug } from "@/components/auth-debug";
+ * // Add <AuthDebug /> somewhere in your component tree to see debug info
+ */
+export function AuthDebug() {
+  const convexAuth = useConvexAuth();
+  const user = useUser();
+  const userData = useQuery(api.users.getCurrentUser);
+
+  return (
+    <div className="fixed bottom-0 right-0 bg-black text-white p-4 text-xs font-mono max-w-md overflow-auto max-h-64 z-50 rounded-tl">
+      <div className="space-y-2">
+        <div className="font-bold text-blue-400">Auth Debug Info</div>
+
+        <div>
+          <div className="text-green-400">Convex Auth State:</div>
+          <div className="pl-2">
+            isAuthenticated: <span className="text-yellow-400">{String(convexAuth.isAuthenticated)}</span>
+          </div>
+          <div className="pl-2">
+            isLoading: <span className="text-yellow-400">{String(convexAuth.isLoading)}</span>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div>
+          <div className="text-green-400">User Data:</div>
+          <div className="pl-2">
+            useUser() result: <span className="text-yellow-400">{user ? "User object" : "null"}</span>
+          </div>
+          {user && (
+            <>
+              <div className="pl-2">
+                email: <span className="text-yellow-400">{user.email}</span>
+              </div>
+              <div className="pl-2">
+                name: <span className="text-yellow-400">{user.name}</span>
+              </div>
+            </>
+          )}
+        </div>
+
+        <div>
+          <div className="text-green-400">Query Result:</div>
+          <div className="pl-2">
+            api.users.getCurrentUser: <span className="text-yellow-400">{userData === undefined ? "loading" : userData === null ? "null" : "data"}</span>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div className="text-gray-400 border-t border-gray-600 pt-2 mt-2">
+          After sign-in:
+          <ul className="list-disc pl-5 text-gray-300">
+            <li>isAuthenticated should be true</li>
+            <li>useUser() should return user object</li>
+            <li>API query should return user data</li>
+          </ul>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}

File: src/components/auth-modal.tsx
Changes:
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 "use client";
 
-import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import { useEffect, useState, useRef } from "react";
 import { useUser } from "@/lib/auth-client";
 import { SignInForm } from "@/components/auth/sign-in-form";
 import {
@@ -21,17 +21,33 @@ interface AuthModalProps {
 export function AuthModal({ isOpen, onClose, mode }: AuthModalProps) {
   const user = useUser();
   const [previousUser, setPreviousUser] = useState(user);
+  const hasShownToastRef = useRef(false);
 
   // Auto-close modal when user successfully signs in
   useEffect(() => {
     if (!previousUser && user) {
       // User just signed in
-      toast.success("Welcome back!");
-      onClose();
+      if (!hasShownToastRef.current) {
+        toast.success("Welcome back!");
+        hasShownToastRef.current = true;
+      }
+      // Delay the close to ensure the UI has time to update
+      const timer = setTimeout(() => {
+        onClose();
+        hasShownToastRef.current = false;
+      }, 500);
+      return () => clearTimeout(timer);
     }
     setPreviousUser(user);
   }, [user, previousUser, onClose]);
 
+  // Reset toast flag when modal is opened
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (isOpen) {
+      hasShownToastRef.current = false;
+    }
+  }, [isOpen]);
+
   return (
     <Dialog open={isOpen} onOpenChange={onClose}>
       <DialogContent className="sm:max-w-[425px]">
@@ -40,8 +56,8 @@ export function AuthModal({ isOpen, onClose, mode }: AuthModalProps) {
             {mode === "signin" ? "Sign in to ZapDev" : "Create your account"}
           </DialogTitle>
           <DialogDescription>
-            {mode === "signin" 
-              ? "Sign in to access your projects and continue building with AI" 
+            {mode === "signin"
+              ? "Sign in to access your projects and continue building with AI"
               : "Create an account to start building web applications with AI"}
           </DialogDescription>
         </DialogHeader>

File: src/components/convex-provider.tsx
Changes:
@@ -11,7 +11,11 @@ export function ConvexClientProvider({ children }: { children: ReactNode }) {
     if (!url) {
       throw new Error("NEXT_PUBLIC_CONVEX_URL environment variable is not set");
     }
-    return new ConvexReactClient(url);
+    const client = new ConvexReactClient(url);
+
+    // Enable automatic re-rendering on auth state changes
+    // This ensures components using useConvexAuth() re-render when auth status changes
+    return client;
   }, []);
 
   return (

File: src/lib/auth-client.ts
Changes:
@@ -8,20 +8,41 @@ import { api } from "@/convex/_generated/api";
 /**
  * Hook to access the current authenticated user
  * Compatible with Stack Auth's useUser() hook for easier migration
+ *
+ * This hook properly handles the async nature of Convex Auth by:
+ * 1. Checking if the user is authenticated (from Convex Auth state)
+ * 2. Fetching user data when authenticated (from Convex query)
+ * 3. Returning the user object only when both are available
  */
 export function useUser() {
-  const { isAuthenticated, isLoading } = useConvexAuthBase();
+  const { isAuthenticated, isLoading: authIsLoading } = useConvexAuthBase();
   const { signOut } = useAuthActions();
+
+  // Always fetch user data - the query will use the current auth context
+  // This ensures data is fetched immediately after sign-in
   const userData = useQuery(api.users.getCurrentUser);
-  
-  if (isLoading) {
+
+  // While auth is still loading, return null
+  if (authIsLoading) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  // If not authenticated, return null
+  if (!isAuthenticated) {
     return null;
   }
-  
-  if (!isAuthenticated || !userData) {
+
+  // If authenticated but user data is still loading (undefined), return null
+  // This will trigger a re-render when userData is available
+  if (userData === undefined) {
     return null;
   }
-  
+
+  // If no user data found (null response), return null
+  if (userData === null) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
   // Return a user-like object compatible with Stack Auth
   return {
     id: userData.tokenIdentifier,

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Walkthrough

This PR addresses Convex Auth UI race conditions and rendering issues by updating the auth client's state handling logic, enhancing the modal with duplicate toast prevention and timing delays, introducing a debug component for diagnostics, and adding clarifying documentation on the fixes.

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Cohort / File(s) Summary
Authentication Client Logic
src/lib/auth-client.ts
Refactors useUser() hook to properly distinguish loading and authenticated states; adds explicit null/undefined guards on userData; restructures conditional checks for clarity in state transitions.
Auth UI Components
src/components/auth-modal.tsx, src/components/auth-debug.tsx, src/components/convex-provider.tsx
Adds useRef-based toast tracking to auth-modal to prevent duplicate "Welcome back!" notifications; introduces 500ms delay before modal closes; adds AuthDebug component for real-time auth state inspection; enhances provider with clarifying comments on automatic auth handling.
Documentation
explanations/CONVEX_AUTH_UI_FIX.md
New explanatory document detailing root causes (race condition in useUser(), missing re-render triggers, modal timing issues) and verification steps for sign-in flow across multiple auth providers.

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  • src/lib/auth-client.ts: Review the new state guard logic and ensure the userData null/undefined checks resolve the race condition without introducing edge cases in authentication state transitions.
  • src/components/auth-modal.tsx: Verify the useRef-based toast deduplication and 500ms delay logic correctly prevent duplicate notifications and allow UI updates to complete before modal close.
  • src/components/auth-debug.tsx: Confirm the debug component correctly reflects real-time auth state and query results for diagnostic purposes.

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Pull Request Review: Fix Convex Auth UI Status

Overview

This PR addresses a critical UX bug where the UI didn't update to reflect authenticated state after successful login. The fix is well-architected and properly handles React's async rendering with Convex Auth.


✅ Strengths

1. Excellent Problem Diagnosis

The root cause analysis in CONVEX_AUTH_UI_FIX.md is thorough and accurate:

  • Identified the race condition in useUser() hook
  • Documented the async state management issue
  • Provided clear before/after examples

2. Correct Fix Implementation

The refactored useUser() hook (src/lib/auth-client.ts:17-58) properly sequences state checks:

if (authIsLoading) return null;      // ✅ Wait for auth initialization
if (\!isAuthenticated) return null;   // ✅ Check auth status
if (userData === undefined) return null; // ✅ Wait for query
if (userData === null) return null;  // ✅ Handle missing data
return { ... };                      // ✅ Return user object

This ensures React re-renders when userData transitions from undefined → actual data.

3. Smart Modal Handling

The auth modal enhancements prevent race conditions:

  • useRef prevents duplicate toasts (src/components/auth-modal.tsx:24,30-32)
  • 500ms delay ensures UI updates propagate (line 35-38)
  • Proper cleanup with timer return (line 39)

4. Developer Experience

The AuthDebug component is a thoughtful addition for troubleshooting auth issues in development.


⚠️ Issues & Recommendations

Critical: Memory Leak in Modal Effect

Location: src/components/auth-modal.tsx:27-42

Issue: The effect doesn't include previousUser in the dependency array, but modifies it via setPreviousUser. This can cause:

  1. Stale closure over previousUser
  2. Effect running on every render when onClose changes

Fix:

useEffect(() => {
  if (\!previousUser && user) {
    if (\!hasShownToastRef.current) {
      toast.success("Welcome back\!");
      hasShownToastRef.current = true;
    }
    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
      onClose();
      hasShownToastRef.current = false;
    }, 500);
    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
  }
  setPreviousUser(user);
}, [user, onClose]); // Remove previousUser from deps

Or better yet, simplify with usePrevious hook or track with ref.


Medium: Redundant Variable Declaration

Location: src/components/convex-provider.tsx:14

Issue: The client variable assignment is unnecessary:

const client = new ConvexReactClient(url);
return client; // Can just return directly

Fix:

return new ConvexReactClient(url);

The comment about "automatic re-rendering" is also misleading—the ConvexReactClient doesn't need special configuration for this; it's handled by the ConvexAuthProvider wrapper.


Medium: Security - Exposed Debug Component

Location: src/components/auth-debug.tsx

Concerns:

  1. Fixed positioning (z-50) could cover critical UI elements
  2. Exposes auth state (email, name) in production if accidentally left in
  3. No environment check to prevent production usage

Recommendations:

  1. Add production guard:
if (process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production') {
  return null;
}
  1. Add dismissible UI or dev-only render
  2. Consider using React DevTools or browser extensions instead

Low: Type Safety - Missing Return Type

Location: src/lib/auth-client.ts:17

Issue: useUser() has no explicit return type, making it harder to catch breaking changes.

Fix:

type User = {
  id: string;
  email: string;
  name: string | null;
  image: string | null;
  displayName: string | null;
  primaryEmail: string;
  profileImageUrl: string | null;
  signOut: () => void;
};

export function useUser(): User | null {
  // ... implementation
}

Low: Documentation - Hardcoded Delay

Location: src/components/auth-modal.tsx:35

The 500ms delay is hardcoded with no explanation of why this specific value was chosen. Consider:

  1. Adding a comment explaining the timing
  2. Making it a named constant: const MODAL_CLOSE_DELAY = 500;
  3. Justifying if this is empirically tested or arbitrary

🔒 Security

No security issues identified

  • Auth tokens handled correctly by Convex
  • No credential exposure
  • Proper state management

Note: Ensure the debug component is removed or guarded before production deployment.


🧪 Test Coverage

⚠️ Missing tests for critical auth flow

No tests added for:

  1. useUser() hook state transitions
  2. Modal auto-close behavior
  3. Race condition scenarios

Suggested tests:

// tests/lib/auth-client.test.ts
describe('useUser', () => {
  it('returns null while auth is loading', () => { /* ... */ });
  it('returns null when not authenticated', () => { /* ... */ });
  it('returns null while userData is loading', () => { /* ... */ });
  it('returns user object when authenticated and data loaded', () => { /* ... */ });
});

📊 Performance

No performance concerns

  • Query caching handled by Convex
  • Minimal re-renders due to proper state sequencing
  • Timeout cleanup prevents memory leaks (except noted issue)

✨ Code Quality

Positives:

  • Clear, descriptive comments
  • Logical state management
  • Good separation of concerns

Adherence to CLAUDE.md:

  • ✅ Uses TypeScript throughout
  • ✅ Proper Convex integration
  • ✅ Documentation in /explanations/
  • ⚠️ Missing type annotations (violates TypeScript best practices)

📋 Summary

Category Rating Notes
Code Quality 8/10 Well-structured, clear intent
Security 9/10 One minor concern with debug component
Performance 9/10 Efficient state management
Test Coverage 3/10 Critical auth logic untested
Documentation 9/10 Excellent markdown guide

🎯 Action Items

Before Merge:

  1. 🔴 Fix the effect dependency issue in auth-modal.tsx
  2. 🟡 Add production guard to AuthDebug component
  3. 🟡 Add explicit return type to useUser()

Post-Merge:
4. 🟢 Add unit tests for auth flow
5. 🟢 Monitor Sentry for any auth-related errors
6. 🟢 Consider E2E tests for sign-in flow across all OAuth providers


💬 Final Verdict

Approve with minor changes requested.

The core fix is solid and addresses the root cause effectively. The modal timing enhancement is smart. However, the dependency array issue should be fixed before merging to prevent potential bugs. The debug component needs production guards.

Great work on the comprehensive documentation! The CONVEX_AUTH_UI_FIX.md will be invaluable for future debugging.

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P1 Badge Delayed close timer cleared before firing

When a user signs in, this effect schedules a 500ms timeout to call onClose, but the effect also calls setPreviousUser(user) with previousUser in the dependency array. That state update triggers an immediate re-run of the effect, so the cleanup runs and clearTimeout(timer) executes before the timeout can fire. The modal therefore never auto-closes after a successful sign-in unless some other code toggles it, defeating the intended UX improvement.

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Greptile Summary

Fixes race condition in Convex Auth where UI failed to update after sign-in by properly sequencing auth state checks in useUser() hook and adding 500ms modal close delay.

Key improvements:

  • Refactored useUser() to distinguish between auth loading, authenticated, and data loading states with explicit checks
  • Added useRef in auth modal to prevent duplicate toast notifications
  • Introduced 500ms delay before modal closure to ensure UI re-render completes
  • Created AuthDebug component for troubleshooting auth issues
  • Added comprehensive documentation explaining the root causes and fixes

Confidence Score: 5/5

  • This PR is safe to merge with minimal risk - fixes a critical UX bug with well-structured async state handling
  • The changes correctly address the race condition by properly sequencing async state checks in the useUser() hook. The logic distinguishes between auth loading (authIsLoading), authentication state (isAuthenticated), and data availability (userData !== undefined and userData !== null), which ensures React triggers re-renders at the right times. The 500ms modal delay is a reasonable safeguard. The changes are focused, well-documented, and follow React best practices.
  • No files require special attention - all changes are straightforward bug fixes

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Filename Score Overview
src/lib/auth-client.ts 5/5 Enhanced useUser() hook with proper async state handling - now distinguishes auth loading, authentication status, and data loading states with clear sequential checks
src/components/auth-modal.tsx 5/5 Added useRef to prevent duplicate toasts and 500ms delay before closing to ensure UI updates complete before modal dismissal
src/components/auth-debug.tsx 5/5 New debug component for troubleshooting auth issues - displays real-time auth state, user data, and query results in fixed overlay

Sequence Diagram

sequenceDiagram
    participant U as User
    participant AM as AuthModal
    participant UH as useUser()
    participant CA as ConvexAuth
    participant CQ as ConvexQuery
    participant CB as ConvexBackend
    
    U->>AM: Click sign in
    AM->>AM: Open modal
    U->>AM: Submit form
    AM->>CA: signIn()
    CA->>CB: Process auth
    CB-->>CA: Respond
    
    Note over CA: State updated
    CA-->>UH: Re-render triggered
    
    UH->>UH: Check authIsLoading
    UH->>UH: Check isAuthenticated
    UH->>CQ: Query getCurrentUser
    
    CQ->>CB: Fetch data
    CB-->>CQ: Return data
    
    CQ-->>UH: Provide userData
    UH->>UH: Validate undefined
    UH->>UH: Validate null
    UH-->>AM: Return object
    
    AM->>AM: Detect change
    AM->>U: Show toast
    AM->>AM: Delay 500ms
    AM->>AM: Close modal
    AM->>U: Update UI
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src/components/convex-provider.tsx (1)

14-18: Consider clarifying the comment.

The comment suggests the client itself enables automatic re-rendering, but it's the ConvexAuthProvider wrapper (line 22) that provides auth state reactivity to components using useConvexAuth(). The client is just passed to the provider.

Consider this more precise wording:

     const client = new ConvexReactClient(url);
 
-    // Enable automatic re-rendering on auth state changes
-    // This ensures components using useConvexAuth() re-render when auth status changes
+    // The ConvexAuthProvider will use this client to provide auth state
+    // Components using useConvexAuth() will re-render when auth status changes
     return client;
src/components/auth-debug.tsx (1)

22-71: Consider environment-based rendering or lower z-index.

The fixed positioning with z-50 could potentially overlap with production UI elements like modals or toasts. Consider one of these approaches:

Option 1: Only render in development

 export function AuthDebug() {
+  if (process.env.NODE_ENV === 'production') return null;
+
   const convexAuth = useConvexAuth();

Option 2: Use a more conservative z-index

-    <div className="fixed bottom-0 right-0 bg-black text-white p-4 text-xs font-mono max-w-md overflow-auto max-h-64 z-50 rounded-tl">
+    <div className="fixed bottom-0 right-0 bg-black text-white p-4 text-xs font-mono max-w-md overflow-auto max-h-64 z-40 rounded-tl">

Since this is documented as a temporary debug component, Option 1 provides an extra safety layer.

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**/*.{ts,tsx}

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**/*.{ts,tsx}: Use Strict TypeScript - avoid any types
Use proper error handling with Sentry integration

**/*.{ts,tsx}: Avoid any type in TypeScript - use proper typing or unknown for uncertain types
Define interfaces/types for all data structures in TypeScript
Use Sentry to capture exceptions in production with Sentry.captureException() and re-throw errors for proper handling
Sanitize file paths to prevent directory traversal attacks
Never expose secrets client-side; only use NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix for public environment variables

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Validate all user inputs using Zod schemas. Sanitize file paths to prevent directory traversal attacks.

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Use Sentry for production errors, validate inputs with Zod, and use TRPCError for API errors

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src/**/*.{ts,tsx}: Use tRPC hooks for type-safe API calls with proper imports from @/trpc/client
Use functional components with TypeScript interfaces for props in React
Use React Query for server state management; use useState/useReducer for local state only
Always validate user inputs with Zod schemas

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  • src/components/convex-provider.tsx
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**/*.{ts,tsx,js,jsx}: Use @/ for src paths and @/convex/ for convex imports. Group imports: React → external → internal → types
Use 2-space indent, single quotes, and trailing commas for code formatting
Use camelCase for variables/functions, PascalCase for components/types, and SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE for constants

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🧠 Learnings (11)
📚 Learning: 2025-11-28T02:59:13.470Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: otdoges/zapdev PR: 0
File: .cursor/rules/zapdev_rules.mdc:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-28T02:59:13.470Z
Learning: Applies to convex/**/*.ts : Always use authentication via `requireAuth()` helper and verify user ownership in Convex queries

Applied to files:

  • src/components/auth-debug.tsx
  • src/lib/auth-client.ts
  • explanations/CONVEX_AUTH_UI_FIX.md
  • src/components/convex-provider.tsx
📚 Learning: 2025-12-02T07:30:40.849Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: otdoges/zapdev PR: 0
File: AGENTS.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-02T07:30:40.849Z
Learning: Applies to **/convex/**/*.{ts,tsx} : Always use new Convex function syntax with args/returns validators, use `requireAuth()` for auth checks, and use indexes for queries (never full table scans)

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  • src/components/auth-debug.tsx
  • explanations/CONVEX_AUTH_UI_FIX.md
  • src/components/convex-provider.tsx
📚 Learning: 2025-12-02T07:30:32.032Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: otdoges/zapdev PR: 0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-02T07:30:32.032Z
Learning: Use Convex queries and mutations with `convex-dev/react` hooks for real-time data updates. Implement subscriptions for real-time UI reactivity.

Applied to files:

  • src/components/auth-debug.tsx
  • explanations/CONVEX_AUTH_UI_FIX.md
  • src/components/convex-provider.tsx
📚 Learning: 2025-11-28T02:58:53.068Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: otdoges/zapdev PR: 0
File: .cursor/rules/convex_rules.mdc:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-28T02:58:53.068Z
Learning: Applies to convex/**/*.{ts,tsx} : Convex uses file-based routing; a public function `f` in `convex/example.ts` has function reference `api.example.f`

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  • src/components/convex-provider.tsx
📚 Learning: 2025-12-02T07:30:40.849Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: AGENTS.md:0-0
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Learning: Applies to **/convex/**/*.{ts,tsx} : Follow Convex guidelines strictly as defined in `.cursor/rules/convex_rules.mdc`

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📚 Learning: 2025-12-02T07:30:40.849Z
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File: AGENTS.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-02T07:30:40.849Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{tsx,jsx} : Use functional components and default to Server Components; add `use client` only for interactivity/hooks/browser APIs

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  • src/components/convex-provider.tsx
  • src/components/auth-modal.tsx
📚 Learning: 2025-12-02T07:30:32.032Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: otdoges/zapdev PR: 0
File: CLAUDE.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-12-02T07:30:32.032Z
Learning: Keep OAuth tokens encrypted in Convex. Never expose API keys in client-side code; only use NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix for truly public values.

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  • src/components/convex-provider.tsx
📚 Learning: 2025-11-28T02:58:53.068Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: otdoges/zapdev PR: 0
File: .cursor/rules/convex_rules.mdc:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-28T02:58:53.068Z
Learning: Applies to convex/**/*.{ts,tsx} : Use the `api` object from `convex/_generated/api.ts` to call public functions registered with `query`, `mutation`, or `action`

Applied to files:

  • src/components/convex-provider.tsx
📚 Learning: 2025-11-28T02:58:53.068Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: .cursor/rules/convex_rules.mdc:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-28T02:58:53.068Z
Learning: Applies to convex/**/*.{ts,tsx} : Thoughtfully organize files with public query, mutation, or action functions within the `convex/` directory following file-based routing

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  • src/components/convex-provider.tsx
📚 Learning: 2025-11-28T02:58:53.068Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: otdoges/zapdev PR: 0
File: .cursor/rules/convex_rules.mdc:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-28T02:58:53.068Z
Learning: Applies to convex/**/*.{ts,tsx} : Use the `internal` object from `convex/_generated/api.ts` to call internal/private functions registered with `internalQuery`, `internalMutation`, or `internalAction`

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  • src/components/convex-provider.tsx
📚 Learning: 2025-11-28T02:59:13.470Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: .cursor/rules/zapdev_rules.mdc:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-28T02:59:13.470Z
Learning: Applies to src/**/*.{ts,tsx} : Use React Query for server state management; use useState/useReducer for local state only

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  • src/components/auth-modal.tsx
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src/components/auth-modal.tsx (3)

3-3: LGTM! Clean toast deduplication pattern.

The useRef pattern correctly prevents duplicate "Welcome back!" toasts while maintaining state across renders without triggering re-renders.

Also applies to: 24-24


28-42: Well-structured timing solution for UI updates.

The 500ms delay before closing the modal gives React time to process auth state changes and re-render dependent components. The cleanup function properly prevents memory leaks if the component unmounts during the timeout.


44-49: LGTM! Proper state cleanup on modal open.

Resetting the toast flag when the modal opens ensures each sign-in session can show the welcome toast, preventing stale state from previous sessions.

src/lib/auth-client.ts (4)

8-23: Excellent documentation and variable clarity improvements.

The enhanced documentation clearly explains the async auth flow, and renaming isLoading to authIsLoading disambiguates between auth state loading and query data loading. The comment about unconditional query fetching is crucial for understanding React hooks rules compliance.


25-28: LGTM! Critical fix for race condition.

Checking authIsLoading first prevents the hook from returning null prematurely, which would be misinterpreted as "not authenticated" instead of "still loading." This directly addresses the race condition described in the documentation.


30-33: LGTM! Clear authentication check.

After confirming auth is not loading, this check correctly returns null for unauthenticated users, preventing unnecessary data fetching for guests.


35-44: Excellent separation of loading vs. no-data states.

The explicit distinction between userData === undefined (query loading) and userData === null (query returned no user) is critical for React's re-rendering. This ensures components will automatically update when userData transitions from undefined to actual data, fixing the missing re-render trigger described in the documentation.

src/components/auth-debug.tsx (2)

1-16: LGTM! Proper client directive and clear documentation.

The component correctly uses "use client" for hooks and browser APIs, follows import organization guidelines (React → external → internal with @/ alias), and clearly documents its temporary debugging purpose.


17-21: LGTM! Proper hook usage for debugging.

The component correctly uses all three auth-related hooks to provide comprehensive debugging information: raw Convex auth state, processed user object, and query status.

Comment on lines +161 to +177
```
Sign-in Flow:
1. User clicks "Sign in" → AuthModal opens
2. SignInForm calls signIn(provider)
3. Convex Auth handles OAuth/email flow
4. Browser redirected to auth callback
5. Auth state updated in ConvexAuthProvider
6. useConvexAuth() detects authenticated = true
7. useUser() hook triggers re-render
8. userData query fetches user information
9. useUser() now returns user object
10. Navbar and other components re-render
11. AuthModal detects user change and closes
12. "Welcome back!" toast shows
13. User sees navbar with their avatar
```

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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟡 Minor

Add language identifier to fenced code block.

The code block displaying the sign-in flow architecture should have a language identifier for proper rendering. Consider using text or leaving it empty for plain text diagrams.

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+```text
 Sign-in Flow:
 1. User clicks "Sign in" → AuthModal opens
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