# Which Problems Are Solved - The previous monorepo in monorepo structure for the login app and its related packages was fragmented, complicated and buggy. - The process for building and testing the login container was inconsistent between local development and CI. - Lack of clear documentation as well as easy and reliable ways for non-frontend developers to reproduce and fix failing PR checks locally. # How the Problems Are Solved - Consolidated the login app and its related npm packages by moving the main package to `apps/login/apps/login` and merging `apps/login/packages/integration` and `apps/login/packages/acceptance` into the main `apps/login` package. - Migrated from Docker Compose-based test setups to dev container-based setups, adding support for multiple dev container configurations: - `.devcontainer/base` - `.devcontainer/turbo-lint-unit` - `.devcontainer/turbo-lint-unit-debug` - `.devcontainer/login-integration` - `.devcontainer/login-integration-debug` - Added npm scripts to run the new dev container setups, enabling exact reproduction of GitHub PR checks locally, and updated the pipeline to use these containers. - Cleaned up Dockerfiles and docker-bake.hcl files to only build the production image for the login app. - Cleaned up compose files to focus on dev environments in dev containers. - Updated `CONTRIBUTING.md` with guidance on running and debugging PR checks locally using the new dev container approach. - Introduced separate Dockerfiles for the login app to distinguish between using published client packages and building clients from local protos. - Ensured the login container is always built in the pipeline for use in integration and acceptance tests. - Updated Makefile and GitHub Actions workflows to use `--frozen-lockfile` for installing pnpm packages, ensuring reproducible installs. - Disabled GitHub release creation by the changeset action. - Refactored the `/build` directory structure for clarity and maintainability. - Added a `clean` command to `docks/package.json`. - Experimentally added `knip` to the `zitadel-client` package for improved linting of dependencies and exports. # Additional Changes - Fixed Makefile commands for consistency and reliability. - Improved the structure and clarity of the `/build` directory to support seamless integration of the login build. - Enhanced documentation and developer experience for running and debugging CI checks locally. # Additional Context - See updated `CONTRIBUTING.md` for new local development and debugging instructions. - These changes are a prerequisite for further improvements to the CI pipeline and local development workflow. - Closes #10276
Console Angular App
This is the ZITADEL Console Angular application.
Development
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later
- pnpm (latest)
Installation
pnpm install
Proto Generation
The Console app uses dual proto generation with Turbo dependency management:
@zitadel/protogeneration: Modern ES modules with@bufbuild/protobuffor v2 APIs- Local
buf.gen.yamlgeneration: Traditional protobuf JavaScript classes for v1 APIs
The Console app's turbo.json ensures that @zitadel/proto#generate runs before the Console's own generation, providing both:
- Modern schemas from
@zitadel/proto(e.g.,UserSchema,DetailsSchema) - Legacy classes from
src/app/proto/generated(e.g.,User,Project)
Generated files:
@zitadel/proto: Modern ES modules inlogin/packages/zitadel-proto/- Local generation: Traditional protobuf files in
src/app/proto/generated/- TypeScript definition files (
.d.ts) - JavaScript files (
.js) - gRPC client files (
*ServiceClientPb.ts) - OpenAPI/Swagger JSON files (
.swagger.json)
- TypeScript definition files (
To generate proto files:
pnpm run generate
This automatically runs both generations in the correct order via Turbo dependencies.
Development Server
To start the development server:
pnpm start
This will:
- Fetch the environment configuration from the server
- Serve the app on the default port
Building
To build for production:
pnpm run build
This will:
- Generate proto files (via
prebuildscript) - Build the Angular app with production optimizations
Linting
To run linting and formatting checks:
pnpm run lint
To auto-fix formatting issues:
pnpm run lint:fix
Project Structure
src/app/proto/generated/- Generated proto files (Angular-specific format)buf.gen.yaml- Local proto generation configurationturbo.json- Turbo dependency configuration for proto generationprebuild.development.js- Development environment configuration script
Proto Generation Details
The Console app uses dual proto generation managed by Turbo dependencies:
Dependency Chain
The Console app has the following build dependencies managed by Turbo:
@zitadel/proto#generate- Generates modern protobuf files@zitadel/client#build- Builds the TypeScript gRPC client libraryconsole#generate- Generates Console-specific protobuf filesconsole#build- Builds the Angular application
This ensures that the Console always has access to the latest client library and protobuf definitions.
Legacy v1 API (Traditional Protobuf)
- Uses local
buf.gen.yamlconfiguration - Generates traditional Google protobuf JavaScript classes extending
jspb.Message - Uses plugins:
protocolbuffers/js,grpc/web,grpc-ecosystem/openapiv2 - Output:
src/app/proto/generated/ - Used for: Most existing Console functionality
Modern v2 API (ES Modules)
- Uses
@zitadel/protopackage generation - Generates modern ES modules with
@bufbuild/protobuf - Uses plugin:
@bufbuild/eswith ES modules and JSON types - Output:
login/packages/zitadel-proto/ - Used for: New user v2 API and services
Dependency Management
The Console's turbo.json ensures proper execution order:
@zitadel/proto#generateruns first (modern ES modules)- Console's local generation runs second (traditional protobuf)
- Build/lint/start tasks depend on both generations being complete
This approach allows the Console app to use both v1 and v2 APIs while maintaining proper build dependencies.
Legacy Information
This project was originally generated with Angular CLI version 8.3.20 and has been updated over time.