---
license: other
language:
  - en
tags:
  - code-analysis
  - static-analysis
  - javascript
  - electron
  - emoji-cleaner
  - junk-sweeper
  - plugin-management
  - desktop-app
  - electron-app
  - security
---
# Chahuadev Framework - Plugin Management System

>  Electron-based Desktop Application for Managing and Executing NPM Projects

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##  Documentation

All documentation files have been organized in the `docs/` folder:

### Core Documentation
- **[docs/README.md](docs/README.md)** - Original project README
- **[docs/IMPLEMENTATION_COMPLETE.txt](docs/IMPLEMENTATION_COMPLETE.txt)** - Project implementation status
- **[docs/EMOJI_REMOVAL_COMPLETE.md](docs/EMOJI_REMOVAL_COMPLETE.md)** - Emoji removal system documentation

### Authentication & Security
- **[docs/OFFLINE_AUTH_GUIDE.md](docs/OFFLINE_AUTH_GUIDE.md)** - Offline authentication system guide
- **[docs/OFFLINE_AUTH_CHANGES.md](docs/OFFLINE_AUTH_CHANGES.md)** - Offline authentication changes and implementation
- **[docs/AUTH_SECURITY_GUIDE.md](docs/AUTH_SECURITY_GUIDE.md)** - Authentication security in ValidationGateway
- **[docs/AUTH_SECURITY_IMPLEMENTATION.txt](docs/AUTH_SECURITY_IMPLEMENTATION.txt)** - Auth security implementation details
- **[docs/SWITCH_TO_OAUTH_GUIDE.md](docs/SWITCH_TO_OAUTH_GUIDE.md)** - How to switch back to OAuth

---

## 🐧 Running the AppImage on Linux / WSL2 (Ubuntu)

First install the required system libraries (one-time setup):

```bash
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y \
  libnss3 libatk1.0-0 libatk-bridge2.0-0 libcups2 \
  libdrm2 libxkbcommon0 libxcomposite1 libxdamage1 \
  libxrandr2 libgbm1 libasound2
```

Then run the AppImage:

```bash
chmod +x "Chahuadev-Framework.AppImage"
DISPLAY=:0 WAYLAND_DISPLAY=wayland-0 \
  ./"Chahuadev-Framework.AppImage" \
  --appimage-extract-and-run --no-sandbox --disable-gpu
```

> **WSL2 tip:** Copy the AppImage to the WSL native filesystem first for best performance:
> ```bash
> # Path after: npm install -g @chahuadev/framework
> # (no sudo)
> cp ~/.npm-global/lib/node_modules/@chahuadev/framework/bin/Chahuadev-Framework.AppImage /tmp/ChahuadevFramework.AppImage
> # (with sudo)
> # cp /usr/lib/node_modules/@chahuadev/framework/bin/Chahuadev-Framework.AppImage /tmp/ChahuadevFramework.AppImage
> chmod +x /tmp/ChahuadevFramework.AppImage
> DISPLAY=:0 WAYLAND_DISPLAY=wayland-0 /tmp/ChahuadevFramework.AppImage \
>   --appimage-extract-and-run --no-sandbox --disable-gpu
> ```

---

##  Quick Start

```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm start

# Start with dev mode
npm run dev

# Generate builds
npm run build          # All platforms
npm run build-win      # Windows only
npm run build-msi      # MSI installer
npm run build-exe      # Portable executable
npm run build-nsis     # NSIS installer
```

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##  Key Features

 **Offline Authentication** - No internet connection required
 **SVG Icon System** - 40+ SVG icons for UI/logging
 **Fort-Knox Security** - Anti-debugging, tamper detection, runtime integrity checks
 **Gateway Pattern** - Centralized command processing and validation
 **Multi-User Support** - Admin, Developer, User roles with permission levels
 **Plugin Management** - Load and execute NPM projects as plugins

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##  Project Structure

```
chahuadev-framework/
├── docs/                    # Documentation (moved here)
│   ├── README.md
│   ├── IMPLEMENTATION_COMPLETE.txt
│   ├── OFFLINE_AUTH_GUIDE.md
│   ├── AUTH_SECURITY_GUIDE.md
│   └── ...
├── src/
├── backend/                 # Backend utilities
├── modules/                 # Core modules
│   ├── svg-icons.js        # SVG icon system (40+ icons)
│   ├── tamper-detector.js
│   └── ...
├── scripts/                 # Build and utility scripts
├── main.js                  # Electron main process
├── preload.js              # Preload script for IPC
├── index.html              # Main UI
├── validation_gateway.js    # Command gateway with auth
└── package.json
```

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##  Authentication System

### Demo Users (Offline Mode)
```
Username: admin      | Password: demo123 | Role: Administrator | Permissions: read, write, admin
Username: developer  | Password: demo123 | Role: Developer     | Permissions: read, write
Username: user       | Password: demo123 | Role: User          | Permissions: read
```

### Token Storage
- Location: `~/.chahuadev/auth.json`
- Expiration: 24 hours

### Permission Levels
- `read` - View data, list plugins
- `write` - Run commands, execute npm
- `admin` - System configuration, auth checks

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##  Security Features

### Fort-Knox Level Security
-  Anti-debugging protection
-  Tamper detection system
-  Runtime integrity checks
-  DevTools protection
-  Supply chain security verification

### Authentication Security
-  Account lockout (5 attempts, 5-minute timeout)
-  Token expiration checking
-  Permission-based access control
-  Command-level authentication checks

### Command Security
-  IPC command sanitization
-  Dangerous pattern detection
-  Whitelist-based execution
-  Plugin signature verification

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##  Logging System

### Text-based Logging Tags
Instead of emoji, the system now uses text-based tags:

```
[SUCCESS]   - Operation successful
[ERROR]     - Error occurred
[FAILED]    - Operation failed
[DENIED]    - Access denied
[LOCKED]    - Account/resource locked
[UNLOCKED]  - Account/resource unlocked
[EXPIRED]   - Token expired
[AUTH]      - Authentication operation
[PERMISSION] - Permission check
[GATEWAY]   - Gateway operation
[ADMIN]     - Administrator action
[DEV]       - Developer action
[USER]      - User action
```

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##  SVG Icons System

40+ SVG icons available in `modules/svg-icons.js`:

### Security & Auth Icons
- lock, unlock, shield, checkCircle, alertCircle, xCircle
- userCheck, userX, user, users

### System Icons
- zap, settings, loader, refresh, eye, eyeOff
- check, x, alertTriangle, info, bell, clock

### Usage
```javascript
const SVGIcons = require('./modules/svg-icons.js');

// Get SVG string
const svg = SVGIcons.getSVG('lock', 'icon-small');

// Create DOM element
const elem = SVGIcons.createSVGElement('user', 'user-icon');
```

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##  Development Commands

```bash
# Start development
npm start                   # Normal start
npm run dev                # Development mode
npm run dev-mode          # Development mode with flags

# Security
npm run generate-checksums    # Generate file checksums
npm run security:check        # Run security checks
npm run security:audit        # Audit dependencies
npm run security:report       # Generate security report

# Building
npm run build              # Build all platforms
npm run build-win         # Windows build
npm run build-msi         # MSI installer
npm run build-exe         # Portable executable
npm run build-nsis        # NSIS installer

# Testing
npm test                   # Run tests
npm run test:logo         # Test logo system
```

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##  For More Information

- See **[docs/](docs/)** folder for detailed documentation
- Check specific guides for authentication, security, and emoji removal
- Review `AUTH_SECURITY_GUIDE.md` for authentication implementation details

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##  License

Non-Commercial & Acceptable Use — See [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md)

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##  Contributing

For contributing guidelines, see the main documentation files in `docs/` folder

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**Status**:  Production Ready
**Version**: 1.0.0
**Last Updated**: February 17, 2026

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*Chahuadev Framework - Making Project Management Simple & Secure*