refactor: Replace @cocalc/ansi-to-react with the anser library directly #461
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Sequence Diagram(s)sequenceDiagram
participant User
participant Console
participant AnsiText
participant anserLib
User->>Console: Provide console text input
Console->>AnsiText: Delegates text rendering
AnsiText->>anserLib: Parses ANSI text
anserLib-->>AnsiText: Returns formatted output
AnsiText->>Console: Supplies styled text elements
Console->>User: Displays formatted console output
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packages/project-builder-web/src/components/AnsiText/AnsiText.tsx (1)
59-66: Consider alternative implementation for blink effect.The current implementation adds 'blink' to textDecoration, but CSS has no standard 'blink' text-decoration value. For better browser compatibility, consider implementing blinking with CSS animations.
-if (decorations.includes('blink')) textDecorations.push('blink'); +if (decorations.includes('blink')) { + style.animation = 'blink 1s step-end infinite'; +}And add a global CSS rule:
@keyframes blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0; } }
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packages/project-builder-web/src/components/AnsiText/AnsiText.unit.test.tsx (1)
packages/project-builder-web/src/components/AnsiText/AnsiText.tsx (1) (1)
AnsiText(17-83)
packages/project-builder-web/src/components/Console/Console.tsx (1)
packages/project-builder-web/src/components/AnsiText/AnsiText.tsx (1) (1)
AnsiText(17-83)
🔇 Additional comments (19)
.changeset/quiet-flies-report.md (1)
1-6: Changeset looks good!The changeset correctly documents the dependency change as a patch release, which is appropriate for this type of internal refactoring that doesn't affect the public API.
packages/project-builder-web/package.json (1)
53-53:Details
✅ Verification successful
Dependency change looks good!
The direct use of the
anserlibrary at version 2.3.2 is appropriate. This eliminates a dependency layer by using the underlying library directly instead of going through@cocalc/ansi-to-react.
🌐 Web query:
Is anser 2.3.2 the latest version and are there any known vulnerabilities?💡 Result:
The latest version of the
ansernpm package is 2.3.2, released on February 13, 2025 [7]. As of the current date (March 20, 2025), no security vulnerabilities have been reported for this version or any previous releases in the available sources.Key Details:
Latest Version Stability:
- No CVEs or security advisories are documented in the search results for
anser2.3.2 [7], unlike other packages like Log4j [2][8], OpenSSL [3], or Apache Spark [5], which have well-documented vulnerabilities.- The package is described as a low-level ANSI sequence parser for converting terminal output to HTML/JSON, with no mention of security risks in its core functionality [7].
Comparison to Other Packages:
While the query results highlight critical vulnerabilities in libraries like:
- Log4j (CVE-2021-44832 [2])
- OpenSSL (CVE-2022-3602 and CVE-2022-3786 [3])
- Apple WebKit (CVE-2025-24201 [11])
There is no similar advisory foranser.Recommendations:
- Always verify updates via the npm registry for post-March 2025 releases.
- Even without known vulnerabilities, follow standard security practices (audit third-party packages, restrict unnecessary privileges).
Citations:
- 1: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/hybrid/connect/reference-connect-version-history
- 2: https://logging-log4j.staged.apache.org/log4j/2.x/security.html
- 3: https://pentest-tools.com/blog/openssl-vulnerabilities-2022
- 4: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-ca/game/rainbow-six/siege/news-updates/G4txnR6Lnq2SKwm71IsJX/update-23
- 5: https://spark.apache.org/security.html
- 6: https://www.irs.gov/irm/part10/irm_10-008-050r
- 7: https://www.npmjs.com/package/anser
- 8: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/apache-log4j-vulnerability-guidance
- 9: https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/advisories/article/a39102625
- 10: https://www.emvco.com/knowledge-hub/what-is-new-with-emv-3ds-v2-3/
- 11: https://cybernews.com/security/apple-fixes-zero-day-webkit/
- 12: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvekey.cgi
- 13: https://www.irs.gov/irm/part35/irm_35-002-002
- 14: https://www.first.org/cvss/v2/guide
- 15: https://itexamanswers.net/2-3-2-module-quiz-switching-concepts-answers.html
- 16: https://www.bigcommerce.com/blog/magento-security-vulnerabilities/
- 17: https://www.npmjs.com/package/anser/v/1.3.0?activeTab=versions
- 18: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/cve-2021-44228
- 19: https://secure.software/npm/packages/anser
- 20: quartz-scheduler/quartz#943
Review Approved: Dependency Change Verified!
The update to using the
anserlibrary at version 2.3.2 has been confirmed as appropriate. According to the latest data, version 2.3.2 is indeed the current release (released February 13, 2025) and no known vulnerabilities have been reported. This change effectively removes an unnecessary dependency layer by replacing@cocalc/ansi-to-reactwith its underlying library.packages/project-builder-web/src/components/index.ts (2)
3-3: Export of AnsiText component looks good!Adding the AnsiText component to the main exports makes it available for use throughout the application.
6-6: Export of Console component looks good!Exporting the Console component from the main index file improves modularity and follows the pattern used for other components.
packages/project-builder-web/src/app/AppLayout/ProjectSyncModal.tsx (1)
14-16: Import changes look good!The updates to import statements correctly reflect the changes in how the Console component is exported. Using the barrel import from '@src/components' is cleaner and more maintainable than importing directly from the component folder.
packages/project-builder-web/src/components/Console/Console.tsx (3)
15-15: Import looks good.The import for the new
AnsiTextcomponent correctly uses a relative path.
25-25: Export style improvement.Changing from a separate export statement to a direct export with the declaration improves readability and follows modern React patterns.
94-94: Successfully migrated from Ansi to AnsiText.The component has been properly updated to use the new
AnsiTextcomponent with the same props interface, maintaining functionality while removing the dependency on@cocalc/ansi-to-react.packages/project-builder-web/src/components/AnsiText/AnsiText.unit.test.tsx (5)
1-36: Well-structured test setup with proper typing.The test file has a well-organized structure with:
- Proper imports and type definitions
- Clean mocking of the
anserlibrary- A helper function for creating properly typed mock entries
- Correctly typed mock setup with
vi.mockedThe attention to TypeScript typing is particularly commendable.
37-56: Good test hygiene and basic functionality testing.This test section:
- Uses
beforeEachto clear mocks between tests- Tests the basic rendering of plain text
- Verifies that
ansiToJsonis called with the correct parametersThis ensures isolation between tests and validates the most basic functionality first.
58-100: Comprehensive styling tests.These tests thoroughly validate that:
- Text colors (foreground and background) are correctly applied
- Text decorations (bold, italic, underline) are properly handled
The style assertions are specific and verify exact CSS property values.
102-126: Effective testing of complex rendering scenarios.This test effectively validates the component's ability to handle multiple differently-styled segments within a single line, ensuring that each segment maintains its own unique styling.
128-155: Thorough multiline text testing.This test:
- Verifies correct handling of line breaks
- Confirms that each line can have its own distinct styling
- Checks that
ansiToJsonis called exactly once per lineThis ensures the component correctly handles more complex text inputs.
packages/project-builder-web/src/components/AnsiText/AnsiText.tsx (6)
1-8: Clean interface definition and imports.The component has:
- Proper type imports from React
- A direct import of the
anserlibrary- A clear and simple props interface
This follows good React component design patterns.
9-16: Excellent documentation.The JSDoc comments:
- Clearly describe the component's purpose
- Explicitly state it uses inline styles only
- Document the props with proper param tags
- Include return type information
This level of documentation greatly enhances code maintainability.
17-41: Well-implemented ANSI parsing logic.The component effectively:
- Splits text by newlines to handle multiline input
- Uses
anser.ansiToJsonwith the correct parameters to get RGB values- Properly applies both foreground and background colors with correct CSS syntax
The implementation is clean and well-commented.
42-70: Comprehensive text decoration handling.The code:
- Handles all common ANSI text decorations (bold, italic, dim, hidden)
- Properly combines multiple text-decoration values when needed
- Uses appropriate CSS properties for each decoration type
This ensures full compatibility with terminal ANSI output.
71-83: Efficient rendering approach.The component:
- Uses a clean Fragment to render multiple lines without adding extra DOM nodes
- Correctly applies key props to both divs and spans for React reconciliation
- Efficiently applies all computed styles to each span
This results in a performant and semantically correct rendering.
84-85: Export pattern supports both named and default imports.Providing both a named export and a default export gives consumers flexibility in how they import the component.
Summary by CodeRabbit
New Features
AnsiTextcomponent for rendering ANSI color formatted text.Refactor
AnsiTextcomponent for more consistent output.Tests
AnsiTextcomponent across various scenarios.