feat: Implement configuration bundling for customer-specific builds and enhance build scripts

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# Configuration Management for Builds
This document explains how configuration is handled when building executables and installers for WebDrop Bridge.
## Overview
WebDrop Bridge uses `.env` files for runtime configuration. When building distributable packages (exe, MSI, or DMG), the `.env` file is **bundled into the application** so that users receive pre-configured settings.
## Configuration File
The configuration file must be named `.env` and contains settings like:
```dotenv
APP_NAME=WebDrop Bridge
APP_VERSION=0.1.0
WEBAPP_URL=https://example.com
ALLOWED_ROOTS=Z:/,C:/Users/Public
ALLOWED_URLS=
LOG_LEVEL=INFO
LOG_FILE=logs/webdrop_bridge.log
ENABLE_LOGGING=true
WINDOW_WIDTH=1024
WINDOW_HEIGHT=768
```
See `.env.example` for a template with all available options.
## Building with Default Configuration
If you want to use the project's `.env` file (in the project root), simply run:
### Windows
```bash
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi
```
### macOS
```bash
bash build/scripts/build_macos.sh
```
**Important:** The build will **fail** if `.env` doesn't exist. This prevents accidentally shipping without configuration.
## Building with Custom Configuration
For different customers or deployments, you can specify a custom `.env` file:
### Windows
```bash
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file path/to/customer1.env
```
### macOS
```bash
bash build/scripts/build_macos.sh --env-file path/to/customer1.env
```
The custom `.env` file will be bundled into the executable and users will receive those pre-configured settings.
## Example: Multi-Customer Setup
If you have different customer configurations:
```
webdrop_bridge/
├── .env # Default project configuration
├── .env.example # Template
├── build/
│ └── scripts/
│ ├── build_windows.py
│ └── build_macos.sh
├── customer_configs/ # Create this for customer-specific settings
│ ├── acme_corp.env
│ ├── globex_corporation.env
│ └── initech.env
└── ...
```
Then build for each customer:
```bash
# ACME Corp
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file customer_configs/acme_corp.env
# Globex Corporation
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file customer_configs/globex_corporation.env
# Initech
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file customer_configs/initech.env
```
Each MSI will include that customer's specific configuration (URLs, allowed paths, etc.).
## What Gets Bundled
When building, the `.env` file is:
1. ✅ Copied into the PyInstaller bundle
2. ✅ Extracted to the application's working directory when the app starts
3. ✅ Automatically loaded by `Config.from_env()` at startup
Users **do not** need to create their own `.env` files.
## After Installation
When users run the installed application:
1. The embedded `.env` is automatically available
2. Settings are loaded and applied
3. Users can optionally create a custom `.env` in the installation directory to override settings
This allows:
- **Pre-configured deployments** for your customers
- **Easy customization** by users (just edit the `.env` file)
- **No manual setup** required after installation
## Build Command Reference
### Windows
```bash
# Default (.env from project root)
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi
# Custom .env file
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file customer_configs/acme.env
# Without MSI (just EXE)
python build/scripts/build_windows.py
# Sign executable (requires CODE_SIGN_CERT env var)
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --code-sign
```
### macOS
```bash
# Default (.env from project root)
bash build/scripts/build_macos.sh
# Custom .env file
bash build/scripts/build_macos.sh --env-file customer_configs/acme.env
# Sign app (requires Apple developer certificate)
bash build/scripts/build_macos.sh --sign
# Notarize app (requires Apple ID)
bash build/scripts/build_macos.sh --notarize
```
## Configuration Validation
The build process validates that:
1. ✅ The specified `.env` file exists
2. ✅ All required environment variables are present
3. ✅ Values are valid (LOG_LEVEL is valid, paths exist for ALLOWED_ROOTS, etc.)
If validation fails, the build stops with a clear error message.
## Version Management
The `APP_VERSION` is read from two places (in order):
1. `.env` file (if specified)
2. `src/webdrop_bridge/__init__.py` (as fallback)
This allows you to override the version per customer if needed.

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# Customer-Specific Build Examples
This document shows practical examples of how to build WebDrop Bridge for different customers or deployment scenarios.
## Scenario 1: Single Build with Default Configuration
**Situation:** You have one main configuration for your primary customer or general use.
**Setup:**
```
webdrop_bridge/
├── .env # Your main configuration
└── build/
└── scripts/
└── build_windows.py
```
**Build Command:**
```bash
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi
```
**Result:** `WebDropBridge-x.x.x-Setup.msi` with your `.env` configuration bundled.
---
## Scenario 2: Multi-Customer Builds
**Situation:** You support multiple customers, each with different URLs, allowed paths, etc.
**Setup:**
```
webdrop_bridge/
├── .env # Default project config
├── build/
│ └── scripts/
│ └── build_windows.py
└── deploy/ # Create this directory
└── customer_configs/
├── README.md
├── acme_corp.env
├── globex_corporation.env
├── initech.env
└── wayne_enterprises.env
```
**Customer Config Example:** `deploy/customer_configs/acme_corp.env`
```dotenv
APP_NAME=WebDrop Bridge - ACME Corp Edition
APP_VERSION=1.0.0
WEBAPP_URL=https://acme-drop.example.com/drop
ALLOWED_ROOTS=Z:/acme_files/,C:/Users/Public/ACME
LOG_LEVEL=INFO
LOG_FILE=logs/webdrop_bridge.log
ENABLE_LOGGING=true
WINDOW_WIDTH=1024
WINDOW_HEIGHT=768
```
**Build Commands:**
```bash
# Build for ACME Corp
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file deploy/customer_configs/acme_corp.env
# Build for Globex
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file deploy/customer_configs/globex_corporation.env
# Build for Initech
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file deploy/customer_configs/initech.env
# Build for Wayne Enterprises
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file deploy/customer_configs/wayne_enterprises.env
```
**Result:** Four separate MSI files:
- `WebDropBridge-1.0.0-Setup.msi` (ACME - says "ACME Corp Edition")
- `WebDropBridge-1.0.0-Setup.msi` (Globex - say "Globex Edition")
- etc.
---
## Scenario 3: Development vs. Production Builds
**Situation:** You want different settings for internal testing vs. customer releases.
**Setup:**
```
webdrop_bridge/
├── .env # Production config (primary)
├── build/
│ └── scripts/
│ └── build_windows.py
└── build_configs/
├── development.env # For internal testing
├── staging.env # Pre-production testing
└── production.env # For customers (same as project .env)
```
**Development Config:** `build_configs/development.env`
```dotenv
APP_NAME=WebDrop Bridge DEV
WEBAPP_URL=http://localhost:3000
LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG
LOG_FILE=logs/webdrop_bridge.log
ENABLE_LOGGING=true
WINDOW_WIDTH=1024
WINDOW_HEIGHT=768
```
**Build Commands:**
```bash
# Development build (for testing)
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --env-file build_configs/development.env
# Staging build (pre-release testing)
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --env-file build_configs/staging.env
# Production build (for customers)
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi
# OR explicitly:
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file build_configs/production.env
```
---
## Scenario 4: Building with Code Signing
**Situation:** You have a code signing certificate and want to sign releases.
**Prerequisites:**
- Set environment variable: `CODE_SIGN_CERT=path/to/certificate.pfx`
- Set environment variable: `CODE_SIGN_PASSWORD=your_password`
**Build Command:**
```bash
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --code-sign --env-file deploy/customer_configs/acme_corp.env
```
**Result:** Signed MSI installer ready for enterprise deployment.
---
## Scenario 5: Automated Build Pipeline
**Situation:** You have multiple customers and want to automate builds.
**Script:** `build_all_customers.ps1`
```powershell
# Build WebDrop Bridge for all customers
$PROJECT_ROOT = "C:\Development\VS Code Projects\webdrop_bridge"
$CONFIG_DIR = "$PROJECT_ROOT\deploy\customer_configs"
$BUILD_SCRIPT = "$PROJECT_ROOT\build\scripts\build_windows.py"
# Get all .env files for customers
$customerConfigs = @(
"acme_corp.env",
"globex_corporation.env",
"initech.env",
"wayne_enterprises.env"
)
$timestamp = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-dd_HH-mm-ss"
$output_dir = "$PROJECT_ROOT\build\releases\$timestamp"
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $output_dir -Force | Out-Null
Write-Host "🚀 Building WebDrop Bridge for all customers..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
Write-Host ""
foreach ($config in $customerConfigs) {
$customer_name = $config -replace '\.env$', ''
$config_path = "$CONFIG_DIR\$config"
Write-Host "Building for $customer_name..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
# Build
python $BUILD_SCRIPT --msi --env-file "$config_path"
# Copy to output directory
$msi_file = Get-ChildItem "$PROJECT_ROOT\build\dist\windows\*.msi" | Sort-Object LastWriteTime | Select-Object -Last 1
if ($msi_file) {
Copy-Item $msi_file.FullName "$output_dir\WebDropBridge-${customer_name}.msi"
Write-Host "✅ Built: WebDropBridge-${customer_name}.msi" -ForegroundColor Green
}
Write-Host ""
}
Write-Host "✅ All builds complete!" -ForegroundColor Green
Write-Host "📦 Outputs in: $output_dir"
```
**Run:**
```bash
.\build_all_customers.ps1
```
**Result:** All customer builds in a timestamped directory:
```
build/releases/2024-01-30_14-30-00/
├── WebDropBridge-acme_corp.msi
├── WebDropBridge-globex_corporation.msi
├── WebDropBridge-initech.msi
└── WebDropBridge-wayne_enterprises.msi
```
---
## Configuration Best Practices
### 1. **Version Numbers**
Keep APP_VERSION in sync across all builds. Options:
- Use project `.env` with single source of truth
- Or explicitly set in each customer config
### 2. **Naming Convention**
Customer configs:
```
deploy/customer_configs/
├── {customer_name_lowercase}.env
├── {customer_name_lowercase}-staging.env
└── {customer_name_lowercase}-dev.env
```
### 3. **Security**
- Don't commit customer configs to git (if they contain sensitive URLs)
- Use `.gitignore`: `deploy/customer_configs/*.env` (but keep template)
- Store customer configs in secure location (separate backup/version control)
### 4. **Documentation**
In each customer config, add comments:
```dotenv
# WebDropBridge Configuration - ACME Corp
# Last updated: 2024-01-30
# Contact: support@acmecorp.com
# The web application they'll connect to
WEBAPP_URL=https://acme-drop.example.com/drop
# Directories they can access
ALLOWED_ROOTS=Z:/acme_files/,C:/Users/Public/ACME
```
### 5. **Testing**
Before building for a customer:
1. Copy their config to `.env` in project root
2. Run the app: `python src/webdrop_bridge/main.py`
3. Test the configuration loads correctly
4. Then build: `python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi`
---
## Troubleshooting
### "Configuration file not found"
**Problem:** `.env` file specified with `--env-file` doesn't exist.
**Solution:**
```bash
# Check the file exists
ls deploy/customer_configs/acme_corp.env
# Use full path if relative path doesn't work
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file C:\full\path\to\acme_corp.env
```
### Build fails with no --env-file specified
**Problem:** Project root `.env` doesn't exist, but no `--env-file` provided.
**Solution:**
```bash
# Option 1: Create .env in project root
copy .env.example .env
# Edit .env as needed
# Option 2: Specify custom location
python build/scripts/build_windows.py --msi --env-file deploy/customer_configs/your_config.env
```
### App shows wrong configuration
**Problem:** Built app has old configuration.
**Solution:**
1. Delete previous build: `rmdir /s build\dist`
2. Verify you're using correct `.env`:
- Check with `python build/scripts/build_windows.py --help`
- Look at the console output during build: "📋 Using configuration: ..."
3. Rebuild
---
## Summary
With the new configuration bundling system, you can:
- ✅ Build once, configure for different customers
- ✅ Maintain centralized customer configurations
- ✅ Automate multi-customer builds
- ✅ Deploy to different environments (dev/staging/prod)
- ✅ No manual customer setup required after installation