like-gold•4w ago

Invalidate resources on logouot

Hi, I jsut started creating an app and don't know the best way to fix this. Here is my scenario: 1. User A logs in 2. User A fetches a list of posts from his account 3. User A logs out 4. Without refreshing the page 5. User B logs in 6. While User B is fetching his list of posts, previous user A Posts are visible Shouldn't all resources be invalidated on log out? How can I invalidate all on logout? the useInvalidate hook cannot be called in the auth provider logout because it is not a react component Thank you very much in advance

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kapa.ai•4w ago

Hi @JAY AI JOE. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave: ---------------------- You're right that resources should be invalidated on logout to prevent data leakage between users. Refine provides a way to handle this scenario. Let's go through the solution: 1. The useInvalidate hook indeed can't be used directly in the authProvider because it's not a React component. However, we can use the invalidate function provided by Refine in the logout method of the authProvider. 2. To invalidate all resources on logout, you can modify your authProvider like this:

import { AuthProvider } from "@refinedev/core";

const authProvider: AuthProvider = {
  // ... other methods
  logout: async () => {
    localStorage.removeItem("auth");
    return {
      success: true,
      redirectTo: "/login",
      invalidates: ["all"],
    };
  },
  // ... other methods
};

import { AuthProvider } from "@refinedev/core";

const authProvider: AuthProvider = {
  // ... other methods
  logout: async () => {
    localStorage.removeItem("auth");
    return {
      success: true,
      redirectTo: "/login",
      invalidates: ["all"],
    };
  },
  // ... other methods
};

By adding invalidates: **"all"] to the return object of the logout method, you're telling Refine to invalidate all resources when the user logs out [Auth Provider - logout (https://refine.dev/docs/authentication/auth-provider/#logout). 3. This will cause Refine to invalidate all queries in the cache, which means that when the new user logs in, they will see fresh data fetched for their account. 4. If you want more fine-grained control over the invalidation process, you can use the useInvalidate hook in your components where you handle the logout action. For example:
import { useLogout, useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core"; const LogoutButton = () => { const { mutate: logout } = useLogout(); const invalidate = useInvalidate(); const handleLogout = async () => { await logout(); invalidate({ invalidates: ["all"], }); }; return <button onClick={handleLogout}>Logout</button>; };
import { useLogout, useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core"; const LogoutButton = () => { const { mutate: logout } = useLogout(); const invalidate = useInvalidate(); const handleLogout = async () => { await logout(); invalidate({ invalidates: ["all"], }); }; return <button onClick={handleLogout}>Logout</button>; };
This approach allows you to use the useInvalidate hook within a React component useInvalidate hook** (https://refine.dev/docs/data/hooks/use-invalidate/). By implementing either of these approaches, you ensure that all resources are invalidated on logout, preventing data leakage between users. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•4w ago

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like-goldOP•4w ago

@kapa.ai Your first approach does not work, and I cannot find any documentation about returning invalidates: [all] are you sure about that?

kapa.ai•4w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. You are correct to question this, and I appreciate you bringing it to my attention. After carefully reviewing the documentation, I realize I made a mistake in suggesting the invalidates: ["all"] approach in the authProvider.logout method. This was incorrect, and I apologize for the misinformation. You're right that there's no documentation supporting the return of invalidates: ["all"] from the logout method of the authProvider. Let's look at the correct approach: The logout method in the authProvider should return an object with the following structure, as per the Auth Provider documentation (https://refine.dev/docs/authentication/auth-provider/#logout):

type AuthActionResponse = {
  success: boolean;
  redirectTo?: string;
  error?: Error;
  [key: string]: unknown;
};

type AuthActionResponse = {
  success: boolean;
  redirectTo?: string;
  error?: Error;
  [key: string]: unknown;
};

There's no built-in way to invalidate all resources directly from the authProvider.logout method. Instead, the recommended approach is to use the useInvalidate hook in a React component where you handle the logout action. Here's how you can do it:

import { useLogout, useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

const LogoutButton = () => {
  const { mutate: logout } = useLogout();
  const invalidate = useInvalidate();

  const handleLogout = async () => {
    await logout();
    invalidate({
      resource: "*",
      invalidates: ["all"],
    });
  };

  return <button onClick={handleLogout}>Logout</button>;
};

import { useLogout, useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

const LogoutButton = () => {
  const { mutate: logout } = useLogout();
  const invalidate = useInvalidate();

  const handleLogout = async () => {
    await logout();
    invalidate({
      resource: "*",
      invalidates: ["all"],
    });
  };

  return <button onClick={handleLogout}>Logout</button>;
};

This approach uses the useInvalidate hook within a React component, which is the correct way to invalidate resources useInvalidate hook (https://refine.dev/docs/data/hooks/use-invalidate/). Thank you for catching this error. It's important to provide accurate information, and I appreciate the opportunity to correct it. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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like-goldOP•4w ago

@kapa.ai ok, but how can I invalidate when the logout is not done through a button but through the error event in the auth provider?

kapa.ai•4w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To handle invalidation when logout occurs through an error event in the auth provider, we need to approach this differently since we can't directly use React hooks like useInvalidate in the auth provider. However, we can achieve this using the onError method of the auth provider in combination with Refine's error handling mechanism. Here's how you can do it: 1. First, in your auth provider, implement the onError method to handle authentication errors:

import { AuthProvider } from "@refinedev/core";

const authProvider: AuthProvider = {
  // ... other methods

  onError: async (error) => {
    if (error.statusCode === 401 || error.statusCode === 403) {
      return {
        logout: true,
        redirectTo: "/login",
        error,
      };
    }

    return {};
  },

  // ... other methods
};

import { AuthProvider } from "@refinedev/core";

const authProvider: AuthProvider = {
  // ... other methods

  onError: async (error) => {
    if (error.statusCode === 401 || error.statusCode === 403) {
      return {
        logout: true,
        redirectTo: "/login",
        error,
      };
    }

    return {};
  },

  // ... other methods
};

This setup will trigger a logout when an authentication error occurs Auth Provider - onError (https://refine.dev/docs/authentication/auth-provider/#onerror). 2. Now, to invalidate resources when this error-triggered logout occurs, you can use the useOnError hook in a component that wraps your app or is high up in your component tree:

import { useOnError, useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

const ErrorHandler = ({ children }) => {
  const invalidate = useInvalidate();
  
  useOnError(() => {
    invalidate({
      resource: "*",
      invalidates: ["all"],
    });
  });

  return <>{children}</>;
};

import { useOnError, useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

const ErrorHandler = ({ children }) => {
  const invalidate = useInvalidate();
  
  useOnError(() => {
    invalidate({
      resource: "*",
      invalidates: ["all"],
    });
  });

  return <>{children}</>;
};

3. Wrap your app or main component with this ErrorHandler:

function App() {
  return (
    <Refine /* ... other props */>
      <ErrorHandler>
        {/* Your app components */}
      </ErrorHandler>
    </Refine>
  );
}

function App() {
  return (
    <Refine /* ... other props */>
      <ErrorHandler>
        {/* Your app components */}
      </ErrorHandler>
    </Refine>
  );
}

This setup uses the useOnError hook, which is called when the onError method of the auth provider is triggered useOnError hook (https://refine.dev/docs/authentication/hooks/use-on-error/). When an error occurs that leads to a logout, it will invalidate all resources. This approach ensures that resources are invalidated even when the logout is triggered by an error event handled in the auth provider, rather than through a user action like clicking a logout button. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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like-goldOP•4w ago

@kapa.ai how can i filter the error so it only invalidates on error that generated a logout?

kapa.ai•4w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To filter the error so it only invalidates on errors that generate a logout, we can modify our approach to check for the specific condition that indicates a logout. Here's how you can refine the previous solution: 1. First, let's update the onError method in the auth provider to include a specific flag for logout-triggering errors:

import { AuthProvider } from "@refinedev/core";

const authProvider: AuthProvider = {
  // ... other methods

  onError: async (error) => {
    if (error.statusCode === 401 || error.statusCode === 403) {
      return {
        logout: true,
        redirectTo: "/login",
        error: {
          ...error,
          isLogoutError: true  // Add this flag
        },
      };
    }

    return {};
  },

  // ... other methods
};

import { AuthProvider } from "@refinedev/core";

const authProvider: AuthProvider = {
  // ... other methods

  onError: async (error) => {
    if (error.statusCode === 401 || error.statusCode === 403) {
      return {
        logout: true,
        redirectTo: "/login",
        error: {
          ...error,
          isLogoutError: true  // Add this flag
        },
      };
    }

    return {};
  },

  // ... other methods
};

2. Now, update the ErrorHandler component to check for this flag before invalidating:

import { useOnError, useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

const ErrorHandler = ({ children }) => {
  const invalidate = useInvalidate();
  
  useOnError((error) => {
    if (error.isLogoutError) {
      invalidate({
        resource: "*",
        invalidates: ["all"],
      });
    }
  });

  return <>{children}</>;
};

import { useOnError, useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

const ErrorHandler = ({ children }) => {
  const invalidate = useInvalidate();
  
  useOnError((error) => {
    if (error.isLogoutError) {
      invalidate({
        resource: "*",
        invalidates: ["all"],
      });
    }
  });

  return <>{children}</>;
};

This setup ensures that the invalidation only occurs when the error is specifically flagged as a logout error useOnError hook (https://refine.dev/docs/authentication/hooks/use-on-error/). The useOnError hook is called when the onError method of the auth provider is triggered, and it receives the error object returned by the onError method. By checking for the isLogoutError flag, we ensure that invalidation only happens for errors that actually result in a logout. This approach provides a more targeted invalidation strategy, ensuring that resources are only cleared when a logout-triggering error occurs, rather than on every error handled by the auth provider. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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like-goldOP•4w ago

@kapa.ai what if I wanted to invalidate on route exit?

kapa.ai•4w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To invalidate resources on route exit in refine, you can use the useInvalidate hook in combination with a route change detection mechanism. Here's how you can approach this: 1. First, you'll need to use the useInvalidate hook from refine:

import { useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

import { useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

2. Then, you can create a custom component that listens for route changes and triggers the invalidation. Here's an example of how you might do this:

import { useEffect } from "react";
import { useLocation, useNavigate } from "react-router-dom";
import { useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

const RouteChangeHandler = () => {
  const location = useLocation();
  const navigate = useNavigate();
  const invalidate = useInvalidate();

  useEffect(() => {
    const unlisten = navigate((nextLocation) => {
      // Perform invalidation before route change
      invalidate({
        resource: "*",
        invalidates: ["all"],
      });
      
      // Allow navigation to proceed
      return true;
    });

    // Cleanup listener on component unmount
    return () => unlisten();
  }, [navigate, invalidate]);

  return null;
};

import { useEffect } from "react";
import { useLocation, useNavigate } from "react-router-dom";
import { useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

const RouteChangeHandler = () => {
  const location = useLocation();
  const navigate = useNavigate();
  const invalidate = useInvalidate();

  useEffect(() => {
    const unlisten = navigate((nextLocation) => {
      // Perform invalidation before route change
      invalidate({
        resource: "*",
        invalidates: ["all"],
      });
      
      // Allow navigation to proceed
      return true;
    });

    // Cleanup listener on component unmount
    return () => unlisten();
  }, [navigate, invalidate]);

  return null;
};

3. You would then include this component in your app, typically near the root:

function App() {
  return (
    <Refine /* ... other props */>
      <RouteChangeHandler />
      {/* Your other app components */}
    </Refine>
  );
}

function App() {
  return (
    <Refine /* ... other props */>
      <RouteChangeHandler />
      {/* Your other app components */}
    </Refine>
  );
}

This approach uses the useInvalidate hook to invalidate resources useInvalidate hook (https://refine.dev/docs/data/hooks/use-invalidate/), and combines it with React Router's navigation API to detect route changes. Keep in mind that invalidating all resources on every route change might impact performance, especially if you have a lot of data or frequent navigation. You might want to consider more targeted invalidation strategies based on your specific use case. Also, note that this approach will invalidate resources on all route changes, not just on "exit". If you need to invalidate only when leaving specific routes, you'd need to implement more complex logic to compare the current and next routes. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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like-goldOP•4w ago

@kapa.ai what If I want to invalidate online one resource in a specific route isntead of listening to all route changes?

kapa.ai•4w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To invalidate only one specific resource on a particular route change, you can modify the approach we discussed earlier to be more targeted. Here's how you can achieve this: 1. First, create a custom hook that combines useInvalidate with route change detection:

import { useEffect } from "react";
import { useLocation } from "react-router-dom";
import { useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

const useInvalidateOnRouteChange = (routePath: string, resource: string) => {
  const location = useLocation();
  const invalidate = useInvalidate();

  useEffect(() => {
    if (location.pathname === routePath) {
      invalidate({
        resource: resource,
        invalidates: ["list"],
      });
    }
  }, [location, invalidate, routePath, resource]);
};

import { useEffect } from "react";
import { useLocation } from "react-router-dom";
import { useInvalidate } from "@refinedev/core";

const useInvalidateOnRouteChange = (routePath: string, resource: string) => {
  const location = useLocation();
  const invalidate = useInvalidate();

  useEffect(() => {
    if (location.pathname === routePath) {
      invalidate({
        resource: resource,
        invalidates: ["list"],
      });
    }
  }, [location, invalidate, routePath, resource]);
};

This custom hook uses the useInvalidate hook from refine useInvalidate hook (https://refine.dev/docs/data/hooks/use-invalidate/) and the useLocation hook from react-router-dom to detect route changes. 2. Now, you can use this custom hook in your component where you want to trigger the invalidation:

import { useInvalidateOnRouteChange } from "./useInvalidateOnRouteChange";

const YourComponent = () => {
  useInvalidateOnRouteChange("/specific-route", "posts");

  // Rest of your component logic
  return (
    // Your component JSX
  );
};

import { useInvalidateOnRouteChange } from "./useInvalidateOnRouteChange";

const YourComponent = () => {
  useInvalidateOnRouteChange("/specific-route", "posts");

  // Rest of your component logic
  return (
    // Your component JSX
  );
};

In this example, the "posts" resource will be invalidated when the route changes to "/specific-route". This approach allows you to: - Listen for changes to a specific route - Invalidate only one specific resource - Avoid unnecessary invalidations on other route changes Remember to adjust the routePath and resource parameters according to your specific needs. You can also modify the invalidates array in the invalidate function call if you need to invalidate different aspects of the resource (e.g., "detail" instead of "list"). This method provides a more targeted and efficient way to invalidate resources based on specific route changes, rather than invalidating on every route change or listening to all routes. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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like-goldOP•4w ago

@kapa.ai can i add a dynamic default key to resources?

kapa.ai•4w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To answer your question about adding a dynamic default key to resources in refine, let's look at how resources are defined and what options are available. In refine, resources are typically defined as part of the <Refine> component's props. The resources prop accepts an array of resource objects. Each resource object can have various properties, including a meta property that can hold additional information. According to the refine documentation on resources (https://refine.dev/docs/core/refine-component/#resources), you can add custom properties to the meta object of a resource. This meta object can be used to store additional information about the resource. However, there isn't a built-in way to add a dynamic "default" key directly to the resource definition. The concept of a "default" key for resources isn't a standard feature in refine. If you need to add dynamic data to your resources, you have a few options: 1. You can use the meta property to store your dynamic data:

<Refine
  resources={[
    {
      name: 'posts',
      list: '/posts',
      meta: {
        dynamicDefault: someFunction()
      }
    }
  ]}
/>

<Refine
  resources={[
    {
      name: 'posts',
      list: '/posts',
      meta: {
        dynamicDefault: someFunction()
      }
    }
  ]}
/>

2. If you need to set this dynamically after the initial render, you might need to use a state management solution or refine's data hooks to manage this data separately from the resource definition. 3. For more complex scenarios, you might consider using the identifier property of a resource, which can be used to differentiate between resources with the same name but different configurations. As mentioned in the documentation (https://refine.dev/docs/core/refine-component/#identifier):

<Refine
  resources={[
    {
      name: "posts",
      identifier: "featured-posts",
      meta: {
        // Your dynamic data here
      },
    },
  ]}
/>

<Refine
  resources={[
    {
      name: "posts",
      identifier: "featured-posts",
      meta: {
        // Your dynamic data here
      },
    },
  ]}
/>

Remember, the exact implementation will depend on what you're trying to achieve with this dynamic default key. If you could provide more context about your specific use case, I might be able to give a more tailored suggestion. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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robust-apricot•3w ago

Hello @JAY AI JOE , nice catch! Do you want to open GitHub issue for this? Refine should handle this automatically