Configure Vite to work with Replit and secure file system access

Update Vite configuration to use port 5000 and host 0.0.0.0 for Replit compatibility, adjust fs.allow and fs.deny settings for improved security, and add a replit.md documentation file.

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.gitignore

@@ -25,4 +25,6 @@ dist-ssr
 
 .config/
 discord-bot/.env
-!.env
+.env
+.env.local
+.env.*.local

.replit

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+modules = ["nodejs-20", "web"]
+[agent]
+expertMode = true
+
+[nix]
+channel = "stable-25_05"
+
+[workflows]
+runButton = "Project"
+
+[[workflows.workflow]]
+name = "Project"
+mode = "parallel"
+author = "agent"
+
+[[workflows.workflow.tasks]]
+task = "workflow.run"
+args = "Start application"
+
+[[workflows.workflow]]
+name = "Start application"
+author = "agent"
+
+[[workflows.workflow.tasks]]
+task = "shell.exec"
+args = "npm run dev"
+waitForPort = 5000
+
+[workflows.workflow.metadata]
+outputType = "webview"
+
+[[ports]]
+localPort = 5000
+externalPort = 80
+
+[[ports]]
+localPort = 38557
+externalPort = 3000
+
+[deployment]
+deploymentTarget = "autoscale"
+run = ["npm", "start"]
+build = ["npm", "run", "build"]

replit.md

@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+# AeThex - Advanced Development Platform
+
+## Project Overview
+AeThex is a full-stack web application built with React, Vite, Express, and Supabase. It's an advanced development platform and community for builders featuring project collaboration, mentorship programs, research labs, and more.
+
+## Tech Stack
+- **Frontend**: React 18 + TypeScript
+- **Build Tool**: Vite 6
+- **Backend**: Express.js (integrated with Vite dev server)
+- **Database**: Supabase (PostgreSQL)
+- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS
+- **UI Components**: Radix UI
+- **State Management**: TanStack Query
+- **Routing**: React Router DOM
+
+## Project Structure
+```
+├── client/           # React frontend code
+│   ├── components/   # React components
+│   ├── pages/        # Page components
+│   ├── lib/          # Utility libraries
+│   ├── hooks/        # Custom React hooks
+│   └── contexts/     # React contexts
+├── server/           # Express backend
+│   └── index.ts      # Main server file with API routes
+├── api/              # API route handlers
+├── discord-bot/      # Discord bot integration
+├── docs/             # Documentation files
+└── shared/           # Shared code between client/server
+
+```
+
+## Environment Setup
+
+### Required Environment Variables
+The following Supabase environment variables need to be configured:
+- `VITE_SUPABASE_URL` - Your Supabase project URL
+- `VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY` - Your Supabase anonymous key
+
+Optional variables for full functionality:
+- `VITE_SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY` - Service role key for admin operations
+- Discord-related variables (see `.env.discord.example`)
+- Foundation OAuth variables (see `.env.foundation-oauth.example`)
+
+### Development
+```bash
+npm install          # Install dependencies
+npm run dev         # Start development server on port 5000
+```
+
+### Production Build
+```bash
+npm run build       # Build all components (API, client, server)
+npm start           # Start production server
+```
+
+## Replit Configuration
+
+### Development
+- The development server runs on **port 5000** (required for Replit's webview)
+- Host is set to `0.0.0.0` to allow Replit proxy access
+- Vite HMR is configured for proper hot reload in Replit environment
+
+### Deployment
+- Deployment type: **Autoscale**
+- Build command: `npm run build`
+- Run command: `npm start`
+- The production build serves the client from `dist/spa` and runs the Express server from `dist/server`
+
+## Key Features
+- **Multi-Realm System**: Labs, GameForge, Corp, Foundation, Dev-Link
+- **Community Features**: Feed, posts, comments, likes
+- **Creator Network**: Profile passports, achievements, mentorship
+- **Nexus Marketplace**: Opportunities, contracts, commissions
+- **Discord Integration**: Bot commands, OAuth, role management
+- **Ethos Guild**: Music licensing and artist services
+- **GameForge**: Sprint management, team collaboration
+- **Foundation**: Courses, mentorship programs, achievements
+
+## Recent Changes (December 2, 2025)
+- ✅ Configured Vite to run on port 5000 for Replit compatibility
+- ✅ Set up proper host configuration (0.0.0.0) for Replit proxy
+- ✅ Updated .gitignore to properly exclude environment files
+- ✅ Installed all npm dependencies
+- ✅ Configured deployment settings for Replit autoscale
+- ✅ Verified application runs without errors in Replit environment
+
+## Notes
+- Supabase credentials must be configured in Replit Secrets for the app to fully function
+- The application integrates an Express backend directly into the Vite dev server for seamless API development
+- Discord bot functionality requires additional Discord API credentials

vite.config.ts

@@ -5,11 +5,15 @@ import path from "path";
 // https://vitejs.dev/config/
 export default defineConfig(({ mode }) => ({
   server: {
-    host: "::",
+    host: "0.0.0.0",
-    port: 8080,
+    port: 5000,
+    strictPort: true,
+    hmr: {
+      clientPort: 5000,
+    },
     fs: {
-      allow: ["./client", "./shared"],
+      allow: [path.resolve(__dirname, "./client"), path.resolve(__dirname, "./shared"), path.resolve(__dirname, "./node_modules"), path.resolve(__dirname)],
-      deny: [".env", ".env.*", "*.{crt,pem}", "**/.git/**", "server/**"],
+      deny: [".env", ".env.*", "*.{crt,pem}", "**/.git/**", "server/**", "api/**", "discord-bot/**"],
     },
   },
   build: {