resource lookup

can I get a resource and its values from resources list ?

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Hi @koop_g. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave: ---------------------- Yes, you can get a resource and its values from the resources list in refine using the useResource hook. This hook allows you to retrieve information about resources defined in your application. Here's how you can use it:

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

const { resource } = useResource("posts");

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

const { resource } = useResource("posts");

In this example, "posts" is the name or identifier of the resource you want to retrieve. The useResource hook will return the resource object that matches this name or identifier. If you don't pass any parameter to useResource, it will return the resource object that matches the current route by default:

const { resources, resource, resourceName, identifier } = useResource();

const { resources, resource, resourceName, identifier } = useResource();

This call will return: - resources: An array of all resources defined in your <Refine> component - resource: The current resource object - resourceName: The name of the current resource - identifier: The identifier of the current resource (which can be either the identifier property or the name property of the resource) You can find more details about this hook in the useResource documentation. Remember that the exact properties available on the resource object will depend on how you've defined your resources in the <Refine> component. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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sunny-greenOP•5w ago

lets say resource.show looks like /test/:id/test how can I get it path pre build with the id ? @kapa.ai lets say resource.show looks like /test/:id/test how can I get it path pre build with the id ?

kapa.ai•5w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To get a pre-built path for a resource's show action with a specific ID when the resource.show looks like "/test/:id/test", you can use the useGetToPath hook provided by refine. This hook allows you to generate paths for different actions and resources, including the ability to substitute parameters like :id. Here's how you can use it:

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

const getToPath = useGetToPath();

// Assuming you have the id you want to use
const id = "123";

const path = getToPath({
  resource: "test",
  action: "show",
  meta: { id: id }
});

console.log(path); // This will output: "/test/123/test"

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

const getToPath = useGetToPath();

// Assuming you have the id you want to use
const id = "123";

const path = getToPath({
  resource: "test",
  action: "show",
  meta: { id: id }
});

console.log(path); // This will output: "/test/123/test"

In this example: 1. We import and use the useGetToPath hook. 2. We call the returned function with an object specifying the resource, action, and any parameters (in the meta object) needed to build the path. 3. The id is passed in the meta object, which will be used to replace the :id placeholder in the resource's show path. This approach allows you to dynamically generate the correct path based on your resource definitions and the specific ID you want to use. For more information on using useGetToPath and other routing utilities, you can refer to the refine routing documentation. Remember that this method works as long as your resource is correctly defined in your <Refine> component with the show action path as "/test/:id/test". ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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sunny-greenOP•5w ago

@kapa.ai useResource return to me the resource however useGetToPath not

  console.log(useResource("profile"))
  console.log(getToPath({
        resource: "profile",
        action: "show",
        meta: { id: id }
    }))

  console.log(useResource("profile"))
  console.log(getToPath({
        resource: "profile",
        action: "show",
        meta: { id: id }
    }))

kapa.ai•5w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I understand you're having an issue with useGetToPath not working as expected while useResource is returning the resource correctly. Let's analyze this situation based on the information provided in the knowledge sources. The issue you're experiencing is likely related to how useGetToPath expects the resource parameter. According to the recent updates mentioned in the Discord support thread, there's a known issue with the useGetToPath documentation and implementation. Discord support thread mentions: "Yeah useGetToPath's documentation is wrong here, sorry for that. I'll send an update to it today 🙏 Still, when you tried to use useNavigation it should have worked 🤔 But when you pass the resource item instead of name, useGetToPath works right?" Based on this information, useGetToPath expects a resource object instead of just the resource name. To resolve this issue, you can try the following approach: 1. First, get the resource object using useResource:

import { useResource, useGetToPath } from "@refinedev/core";

const { resource } = useResource("profile");
const getToPath = useGetToPath();

console.log(resource); // This should log the resource object

const path = getToPath({
    resource: resource, // Pass the resource object instead of the string
    action: "show",
    meta: { id: id }
});

console.log(path); // This should now work and log the correct path

import { useResource, useGetToPath } from "@refinedev/core";

const { resource } = useResource("profile");
const getToPath = useGetToPath();

console.log(resource); // This should log the resource object

const path = getToPath({
    resource: resource, // Pass the resource object instead of the string
    action: "show",
    meta: { id: id }
});

console.log(path); // This should now work and log the correct path

If this doesn't work, you can try an alternative approach using the select method from useResource:

import { useResource, useGetToPath } from "@refinedev/core";

const { select } = useResource();
const getToPath = useGetToPath();

const path = getToPath({
    resource: select("profile"),
    action: "show",
    meta: { id: id }
});
console.log(path); // This should log the correct path

import { useResource, useGetToPath } from "@refinedev/core";

const { select } = useResource();
const getToPath = useGetToPath();

const path = getToPath({
    resource: select("profile"),
    action: "show",
    meta: { id: id }
});
console.log(path); // This should log the correct path

These approaches should help resolve the issue with useGetToPath. The refine team is aware of this inconsistency and is working on updating the documentation and potentially improving the API to make it more intuitive in future releases. If you're still experiencing issues after trying these solutions, it might be worth checking your refine version and considering updating to the latest version, as improvements and fixes are continuously being made. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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sunny-greenOP•5w ago

@kapa.ai can I add custom actions to resource and use it with getToPath

  const path = getToPath({
        resource: ,
        action: "remove",
        meta: { id: "test" }
    });

  const path = getToPath({
        resource: ,
        action: "remove",
        meta: { id: "test" }
    });

kapa.ai•5w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Yes, you can add custom actions to a resource and use them with getToPath in refine. This functionality allows you to define and use custom routes for your resources beyond the standard CRUD operations. To achieve this, you need to define your custom action in the resource configuration and then use it with getToPath. Here's how you can do it: 1. First, define your custom action in the resource configuration:

const resources = [
  {
    name: "posts",
    list: "/posts",
    show: "/posts/show/:id",
    create: "/posts/create",
    edit: "/posts/edit/:id",
    remove: "/posts/:id/remove" // Custom action
  }
];

const resources = [
  {
    name: "posts",
    list: "/posts",
    show: "/posts/show/:id",
    create: "/posts/create",
    edit: "/posts/edit/:id",
    remove: "/posts/:id/remove" // Custom action
  }
];

2. Then, you can use this custom action with getToPath:

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

const getToPath = useGetToPath();

const path = getToPath({
  resource: "posts",
  action: "remove",
  meta: { id: "test" }
});

console.log(path); // This should output: "/posts/test/remove"

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

const getToPath = useGetToPath();

const path = getToPath({
  resource: "posts",
  action: "remove",
  meta: { id: "test" }
});

console.log(path); // This should output: "/posts/test/remove"

This approach allows you to create and use custom actions in your resources, giving you more flexibility in defining your application's routing structure. For more information on custom actions and routing in refine, you can refer to the Refine documentation on resources. Remember that the exact implementation might vary depending on your refine version and setup. Always ensure that your custom actions are properly defined in your resource configuration for getToPath to work correctly with them. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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sunny-greenOP•5w ago

@kapa.ai any idea why its not working ?

kapa.ai•5w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Based on the conversation history and the knowledge sources provided, it's difficult to pinpoint exactly why your custom action is not working with getToPath without more specific information about your setup and the error you're encountering. However, I can suggest a few potential reasons and solutions: 1. Resource Definition: Make sure your resource is properly defined with the custom action. For example:

const resources = [
  {
    name: "profile",
    list: "/profile",
    show: "/profile/show/:id",
    remove: "/profile/:id/remove" // Custom action
  }
];

const resources = [
  {
    name: "profile",
    list: "/profile",
    show: "/profile/show/:id",
    remove: "/profile/:id/remove" // Custom action
  }
];

2. Resource Object: As mentioned in the previous conversation, useGetToPath expects a resource object, not just a string. Try using useResource to get the resource object:

import { useResource, useGetToPath } from "@refinedev/core";

const { resource } = useResource("profile");
const getToPath = useGetToPath();

const path = getToPath({
  resource: resource, // Pass the resource object
  action: "remove",
  meta: { id: "test" }
});

import { useResource, useGetToPath } from "@refinedev/core";

const { resource } = useResource("profile");
const getToPath = useGetToPath();

const path = getToPath({
  resource: resource, // Pass the resource object
  action: "remove",
  meta: { id: "test" }
});

3. Select Method: Alternatively, you can use the select method from useResource:

import { useResource, useGetToPath } from "@refinedev/core";

const { select } = useResource();
const getToPath = useGetToPath();

const path = getToPath({
  resource: select("profile"),
  action: "remove",
  meta: { id: "test" }
});

import { useResource, useGetToPath } from "@refinedev/core";

const { select } = useResource();
const getToPath = useGetToPath();

const path = getToPath({
  resource: select("profile"),
  action: "remove",
  meta: { id: "test" }
});

4. Version Check: Ensure you're using the latest version of refine, as there have been updates to address issues with useGetToPath. 5. Console Logging: Add console logs to check the values of your resource and the result of getToPath:

console.log(resource); // Check if the resource object is correct
console.log(path); // Check the resulting path

console.log(resource); // Check if the resource object is correct
console.log(path); // Check the resulting path

If none of these solutions work, it would be helpful to see the full error message or unexpected behavior you're encountering. The refine team is aware of some inconsistencies with useGetToPath and is working on improvements, as mentioned in the Discord support thread. If you're still facing issues, you might want to consider reaching out to the refine support channels with a more detailed description of your setup and the specific error you're encountering. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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sunny-greenOP•5w ago

@kapa.ai its working for show but remove won't work

kapa.ai•5w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Based on the information provided in our conversation history and the knowledge sources, it seems that you're encountering an issue where getToPath works for the "show" action but not for the custom "remove" action. This could be due to a few reasons: 1. Custom Action Definition: Make sure that your "remove" action is properly defined in your resource configuration. The "show" action is a default action in refine, while "remove" is a custom one. You need to explicitly define it in your resource. 2. Resource Configuration: Double-check your resource configuration to ensure the "remove" action is correctly defined. It should look something like this:

const resources = [
  {
    name: "profile",
    // ... other actions
    show: "/profile/show/:id",
    remove: "/profile/:id/remove" // Make sure this is defined
  }
];

const resources = [
  {
    name: "profile",
    // ... other actions
    show: "/profile/show/:id",
    remove: "/profile/:id/remove" // Make sure this is defined
  }
];

3. Action Naming: Refine might be expecting "delete" instead of "remove". Try changing your action name from "remove" to "delete" in both the resource definition and when calling getToPath. 4. Parameter Substitution: Ensure that the :id parameter in your "remove" path is being correctly substituted. You might need to adjust how you're passing the id in the meta object. If you've checked all these and it's still not working, you might be encountering a bug or limitation in the current version of refine. As mentioned in the Github issue about custom actions, there have been some issues with custom actions and URL parameters. A workaround suggested in that issue is to use the onClick parameter to override the default behavior:

<DeleteButton
  hideText
  size="small"
  onClick={() => go({ to: `remove/${record.id}` })}
/>

<DeleteButton
  hideText
  size="small"
  onClick={() => go({ to: `remove/${record.id}` })}
/>

This approach bypasses getToPath and directly constructs the URL. If none of these solutions work, I recommend reaching out to the refine support channels with a detailed description of your resource configuration, the exact code you're using to call getToPath, and any error messages you're seeing. This will help the refine team provide more specific assistance or identify if there's a bug that needs to be addressed in a future release. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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sunny-greenOP•5w ago

@kapa.ai

              {
                  name: "follow",
                  remove: "/account/user/:id/follow/remove/",
                  show: "/account/user/:id/follow/show/",
                  meta: {
                    label: "Follow",
                  }
              },

.....

const { resource: updateResourceObj } = useResource("follow");
  const path = getToPath({
        resource: updateResourceObj,
        action: "remove",
        meta: { id: "sam59" }
    });
    console.log("path", path)

              {
                  name: "follow",
                  remove: "/account/user/:id/follow/remove/",
                  show: "/account/user/:id/follow/show/",
                  meta: {
                    label: "Follow",
                  }
              },

.....

const { resource: updateResourceObj } = useResource("follow");
  const path = getToPath({
        resource: updateResourceObj,
        action: "remove",
        meta: { id: "sam59" }
    });
    console.log("path", path)

prints: "path undefined"

kapa.ai•5w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Based on the code you've provided and the information from our previous conversations, it seems that you're still encountering an issue with getToPath for a custom action. Let's analyze the problem and suggest some solutions. 1. Resource Definition: Your resource definition looks correct. You've defined a custom resource named "follow" with custom "remove" and "show" actions. 2. Using useResource and getToPath: You're correctly using useResource to get the resource object and passing it to getToPath. However, the result is still undefined. Here are a few things you can try: 1. Check if the resource is correctly loaded:

const { resource: updateResourceObj } = useResource("follow");
console.log("Resource object:", updateResourceObj);

const { resource: updateResourceObj } = useResource("follow");
console.log("Resource object:", updateResourceObj);

Make sure this logs the correct resource object with the "remove" action defined. 2. Try using the select method from useResource:

const { select } = useResource();
const path = getToPath({
  resource: select("follow"),
  action: "remove",
  meta: { id: "sam59" }
});
console.log("path", path);

const { select } = useResource();
const path = getToPath({
  resource: select("follow"),
  action: "remove",
  meta: { id: "sam59" }
});
console.log("path", path);

3. Ensure that the "follow" resource is correctly defined in your <Refine> component's resources prop. 4. Double-check that you're importing and using getToPath correctly:

import { useGetToPath } from "@refinedev/core";
const getToPath = useGetToPath();

import { useGetToPath } from "@refinedev/core";
const getToPath = useGetToPath();

5. If none of the above work, there might be an issue with how refine is handling custom actions. As a workaround, you could try constructing the path manually:

const customPath = `/account/user/${id}/follow/remove/`;
console.log("Custom path:", customPath);

const customPath = `/account/user/${id}/follow/remove/`;
console.log("Custom path:", customPath);

If you're still facing issues after trying these solutions, it might be worth reporting this as a potential bug to the refine team. You can do this through their GitHub issues page or their Discord support channel. Remember to provide them with: - Your refine version - The full resource definition - The code where you're using getToPath - Any error messages or unexpected behavior you're seeing This will help them investigate and potentially fix the issue in a future release. Refine documentation suggests that useGetToPath should work with custom actions, so this behavior you're experiencing might indeed be a bug. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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sunny-greenOP•5w ago

@kapa.ai selecet won't work, const { resource: updateResourceObj } = useResource("follow"); console.log("Resource object:", updateResourceObj); will print the resource object fine, show works ! const { resource: updateResourceObj } = useResource("follow"); const path = getToPath({ resource: updateResourceObj, action: "show", meta: { id: "test" } }); console.log("path", path)

kapa.ai•5w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Based on the information you've provided and our previous conversation, it seems that getToPath is working correctly for the "show" action but not for the "remove" action. This behavior suggests that there might be an issue specifically with how the custom "remove" action is being handled. Let's analyze this further. 1. The "show" action works as expected, which is good. This confirms that your basic setup for useResource and getToPath is correct. 2. The "remove" action is not working, even though it's defined in your resource object. Here are a few things to consider: 1. Action naming: Refine might be expecting "delete" instead of "remove". Try changing your action name:

const path = getToPath({
  resource: updateResourceObj,
  action: "delete", // Change from "remove" to "delete"
  meta: { id: "test" }
});
console.log("path", path);

const path = getToPath({
  resource: updateResourceObj,
  action: "delete", // Change from "remove" to "delete"
  meta: { id: "test" }
});
console.log("path", path);

2. Check the exact structure of your resource object:

console.log(JSON.stringify(updateResourceObj, null, 2));

console.log(JSON.stringify(updateResourceObj, null, 2));

Make sure that both "show" and "remove" (or "delete") are at the same level in the object structure. 3. If the above doesn't work, there might be an issue with how refine is handling custom actions. As a temporary workaround, you could manually construct the path:

const customRemovePath = updateResourceObj.remove.replace(':id', 'test');
console.log("Custom remove path:", customRemovePath);

const customRemovePath = updateResourceObj.remove.replace(':id', 'test');
console.log("Custom remove path:", customRemovePath);

4. If you're using the latest version of refine and still encountering this issue, it might be a bug in the current implementation of getToPath for custom actions. Given that the "show" action works but "remove" doesn't, and assuming you've verified that the resource object is correct, this seems like it could be a bug in refine's handling of custom actions in getToPath. I recommend reporting this issue to the refine team through their GitHub issues page. Provide them with: - Your refine version - The full resource definition - The code where you're using getToPath for both "show" and "remove" actions - The output of console.log(JSON.stringify(updateResourceObj, null, 2)) This will help them investigate and potentially fix the issue in a future release. In the meantime, you can use the manual path construction as a workaround. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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sunny-greenOP•5w ago

@kapa.ai wirdly delete won't work as well only show

kapa.ai•5w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Based on the information you've provided and our previous conversation, it appears that there's a consistent issue with getToPath only working for the "show" action and not for custom actions like "remove" or even the standard "delete" action. This behavior suggests a potential limitation or bug in the current implementation of getToPath in refine. Given that only the "show" action is working correctly, here are a few thoughts and suggestions: 1. Refine Version: Make sure you're using the latest version of refine. If you haven't updated recently, try updating to the latest version as this issue might have been addressed in a recent release. 2. Resource Definition: Double-check your resource definition to ensure that all actions (show, delete, remove) are defined at the same level and in the same format. 3. Custom Action Handling: It seems that getToPath might have issues with custom actions or actions other than the standard CRUD operations. This could be a limitation in the current implementation. 4. Workaround: As a temporary solution, you can manually construct the paths for actions other than "show":

const { resource: updateResourceObj } = useResource("follow");

// For show (works as expected)
const showPath = getToPath({
  resource: updateResourceObj,
  action: "show",
  meta: { id: "test" }
});

// For delete/remove (manual construction)
const deleteOrRemovePath = updateResourceObj.remove.replace(':id', 'test');
// or
const deletePath = updateResourceObj.delete?.replace(':id', 'test');

console.log("Show path:", showPath);
console.log("Delete/Remove path:", deleteOrRemovePath);

const { resource: updateResourceObj } = useResource("follow");

// For show (works as expected)
const showPath = getToPath({
  resource: updateResourceObj,
  action: "show",
  meta: { id: "test" }
});

// For delete/remove (manual construction)
const deleteOrRemovePath = updateResourceObj.remove.replace(':id', 'test');
// or
const deletePath = updateResourceObj.delete?.replace(':id', 'test');

console.log("Show path:", showPath);
console.log("Delete/Remove path:", deleteOrRemovePath);

5. Report the Issue: This behavior strongly suggests a bug in refine's getToPath implementation. It would be beneficial to report this issue to the refine team. You can do this through their GitHub issues page. When reporting, include: - Your refine version - The full resource definition - Code snippets showing getToPath usage for different actions - The output of console.log(JSON.stringify(updateResourceObj, null, 2)) This will help the refine team investigate and potentially fix the issue in a future release. In the meantime, using the manual path construction for actions other than "show" should allow you to proceed with your development while waiting for a fix or more information from the refine team. Refine documentation suggests that useGetToPath should work with various actions, so this behavior you're experiencing is likely unintended and should be addressed by the refine team. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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sunny-greenOP•5w ago

@kapa.ai made some more tests edit list show will work it wii not work with remove

kapa.ai•5w ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Thank you for providing more information about your tests. Based on your findings, it appears that getToPath is working correctly for the standard CRUD operations (edit, list, show) but not for the custom "remove" action. This behavior aligns with some of the issues we've discussed earlier and points to a potential limitation or bug in how refine handles custom actions with getToPath. Here's a summary of what we know: 1. Standard actions (edit, list, show) work correctly with getToPath. 2. Custom action "remove" does not work with getToPath. 3. Even the standard "delete" action didn't work in your previous tests. This behavior is consistent with the information provided in the Github issue about custom actions, which mentions problems with custom actions and URL parameters. Given this situation, here are some recommendations: 1. For standard actions (edit, list, show), continue using getToPath as it works correctly. 2. For the custom "remove" action, use a manual path construction as a workaround:

   const { resource: updateResourceObj } = useResource("follow");
   const removePath = updateResourceObj.remove.replace(':id', 'someId');
   console.log("Remove path:", removePath);

   const { resource: updateResourceObj } = useResource("follow");
   const removePath = updateResourceObj.remove.replace(':id', 'someId');
   console.log("Remove path:", removePath);

3. Report this issue to the refine team through their GitHub issues page. Provide them with: - Your refine version - The full resource definition - Code snippets showing getToPath usage for different actions (both working and non-working) - The output of console.log(JSON.stringify(updateResourceObj, null, 2)) This will help the refine team investigate and potentially fix the issue in a future release. In the meantime, using the manual path construction for the "remove" action should allow you to proceed with your development while waiting for a fix or more information from the refine team. Remember, the Refine documentation on useGetToPath suggests that it should work with various actions, including custom ones. The behavior you're experiencing is likely unintended and should be addressed by the refine team. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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