aethex-forge/replit.md

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

npm install          # Install dependencies
npm run dev         # Start development server on port 5000

Production Build

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
• allowedHosts: true configured to allow Replit's dynamic proxy hostnames
• 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

Discord Bot Integration

Bot Details

• Bot Name: AeThex#9389
• Workflow: "Discord Bot" runs alongside main application
• Health Check: Port 8044

Slash Commands

Command	Description
/verify	Link Discord account to AeThex
/profile	View AeThex profile
/set-realm	Set preferred realm
/unlink	Unlink Discord from AeThex
/verify-role	Verify Discord roles

Database Tables

• discord_verifications - Temporary verification codes (15 min expiry)
• discord_links - Permanent Discord-to-AeThex account links

Required Secrets

• DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN - Bot token from Discord Developer Portal
• DISCORD_CLIENT_ID - Application client ID
• SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE - Service role key for database operations

Domain Architecture

Identity Authority

• aethex.foundation - Single Source of Truth (SSOT) for all identity/passport data
• All platforms are OAuth clients consuming Foundation-issued identities

Domain Routing

Domain	Purpose
aethex.dev	Main application platform
aethex.foundation	Identity authority, passport API
*.aethex.me	Creator Passports (wildcard subdomains)
*.aethex.space	Project Passports (wildcard subdomains)
aethex.app, .locker, .site	Redirect to aethex.dev
aethex.studio	Redirect to aethex.dev/ethos
aethex.info	Redirect to aethex.dev/foundation

Passport API Flow

user.aethex.me → fetches from https://aethex.foundation/api/passport/subdomain/{user}
project.aethex.space → fetches from https://aethex.foundation/api/passport/project/{slug}

Recent Changes (December 3, 2025)

• ✅ Fixed passport subdomain API to call aethex.foundation (identity authority)
• ✅ Fixed API paths: subdomain-data → subdomain, project-data → project
• ✅ Restored wildcard rewrites in vercel.json for *.aethex.me and *.aethex.space
• ✅ Added missing routes to vercel.json: /community/, /developers/, /discord-verify/, /ethos/
• ✅ Added catch-all route for future paths

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
• ✅ Added allowedHosts: true to allow Replit's dynamic proxy hostnames
• ✅ Updated .gitignore to properly exclude environment files
• ✅ Installed all npm dependencies
• ✅ Configured deployment settings for Replit autoscale
• ✅ Fixed server build to output dist/server/production.mjs for deployment
• ✅ Verified application runs without errors in Replit environment
• ✅ Discord bot (AeThex#9389) running and connected to 7 servers
• ✅ Created discord_verifications and discord_links database tables
• ✅ Registered all 5 slash commands with Discord API
• ✅ Extended auth loading timeout to 30s for slow networks
• ✅ Fixed /community route with wildcard for nested tabs
• ✅ Fixed /developers route showing real user data

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 runs as a separate workflow on port 8044 (health check only)
• Main application runs on port 5000