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# KoalaSync Protocol Synchronization Guide
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## Why do we need to sync?
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KoalaSync uses a "Single Source of Truth" for its communication protocol constants located in the root `shared/` directory. However, Chrome Extensions (Manifest V3) are strictly sandboxed and **cannot load or import files from outside their root directory**.
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To ensure that the extension and the relay server are always using the exact same event names and protocol versions, we maintain a mirrored copy of the shared files within the `extension/shared/` folder.
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## When should you run the build script?
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You MUST run the build script in any of the following scenarios:
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1. **After a fresh `git clone` or `git pull`** (as the synced files are ignored by git).
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2. **After modifying** `shared/constants.js`.
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3. **After modifying** `shared/blacklist.js`.
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4. **Before committing** changes to the repository if any protocol-related files were touched.
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5. **Before deploying** the server or releasing the extension.
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## How to sync
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Run the Node.js build script from the repository root:
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```bash
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node scripts/build-extension.js
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```
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## What does it do?
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The build script performs the following actions:
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1. Synchronizes protocol constants by copying `shared/constants.js` and `shared/blacklist.js` into `extension/shared/`.
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2. Compiles browser-specific manifest files.
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3. Packages the final ready-to-publish extension artifacts for Chrome and Firefox into the `dist/` directory.
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## Protocol Versioning
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As of v1.0.0-RC5, the system enforces a strict `protocolVersion` check during the `JOIN_ROOM` handshake.
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- The version is defined in `shared/constants.js`.
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- If the extension and server versions mismatch, the server will reject the connection with an `Incompatible protocol version` error.
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- **Always run the build script** after bumping the version number to ensure both components are updated.
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> [!CAUTION]
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> **NEVER** edit the files inside `extension/shared/` directly. They will be overwritten the next time the build script is run. Always edit the files in the root `shared/` directory and then run the build script.
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