The Bitwarden web project is an Angular application designed to power your web vault at vault.bitwarden.com. Although this repository is archived, it’s a handy reference if you’re looking to explore or develop upon the existing framework. Let’s dive into how to set it up locally for development!

Requirements

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js v16.13.1 or greater
• NPM v8

Running the App Locally

To kickstart your Bitwarden web project journey, follow these steps:

1. Install the necessary packages by running the following command in your terminal:

npm install

2. Build and watch your app for changes with this command:

npm run build:oss:watch

3. Now, you can access the web vault in your browser at localhost:8080.

Pointing to Production APIs

If you wish to configure the development web vault to connect to the production APIs, run the following command:

npm install ENV=cloud npm run build:oss:watch

You can also adjust your API endpoints manually by adding a configlocal.json file. Here’s what you can override:

{
    "dev": {
        "proxyApi": "http://your-api-url",
        "proxyIdentity": "http://your-identity-url",
        "proxyEvents": "http://your-events-url",
        "proxyNotifications": "http://your-notifications-url",
        "allowedHosts": ["hostnames-to-allow-in-webpack"]
    }
}

Troubleshooting Ideas

If you encounter issues during setup or while running the app, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure that your Node.js and NPM versions meet the required specifications.
• If the app fails to build, check for any errors in the terminal. Addressing these errors often resolves build issues.
• Remember to verify your API URLs in the configlocal.json file to ensure they are correct.
• For additional guidance, visit the archived repository’s GitHub page where you might find common issues discussed.
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The Code Analogy

Imagine you’re setting up a huge IKEA wardrobe (the Bitwarden web project), and you have a manual that includes all the parts (Node.js, NPM, Angular). First, you’d need to ensure you have the right tools and space ready before you can even start putting it together. Just like you gather your requirements for the wardrobe, you must gather the right software packages and configurations.

As you begin assembly, you might need to adjust where certain shelves go (API endpoints), allowing you to customize the wardrobe to fit perfectly with your room layout. If you hit a bump, such as not having the right screws (error during installation), you’ll consult your manual (troubleshooting tips) to get past that snag.

Once completed, your stylish wardrobe stands proudly, just like the Bitwarden application in your browser, holding your belongings (data) securely and efficiently.