fix(macOS): respect user-configured pythonPath setting for venv creation #452
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Note Other AI code review bot(s) detectedCodeRabbit has detected other AI code review bot(s) in this pull request and will avoid duplicating their findings in the review comments. This may lead to a less comprehensive review. 📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughAdds support for a user-configured Python interpreter: the frontend now accepts, validates, and stores a provided Python path (via PythonEnvManager.configure) and prefers it when resolving the system Python, falling back to auto-detection if validation or runtime verification fails. Changes
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participant App as Application (index.ts / settings handler)
participant PEM as PythonEnvManager
participant Detector as python-detector
participant Exec as execFileSync
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Note over App: Startup or Settings Save triggers configuration
App->>PEM: configure(pythonPath)
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Note over PEM: Validate user-provided path
PEM->>Detector: validatePythonPath(pythonPath)
Detector-->>PEM: valid / invalid
alt valid
PEM->>Detector: validatePythonVersion(parsedCommand)
Detector-->>PEM: version ok / incompatible
alt version ok
PEM->>PEM: store configuredPythonPath
else incompatible
PEM-->>App: log invalid version
end
else invalid
PEM-->>App: log invalid path
end
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Note over PEM: Runtime verification when resolving Python for venv creation
PEM->>Exec: execFileSync(parsedCommand --version) [non-shell]
Exec-->>PEM: success / error
alt success
PEM-->>App: return configured python executable
else error or earlier invalid
PEM->>Detector: auto-detect system python
Detector-->>PEM: detected path
PEM-->>App: return detected path
end
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Summary of ChangesHello @webdevtodayjason, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed! This pull request resolves a critical issue where the application failed to respect the user-configured Python path when setting up virtual environments, particularly impacting macOS users. By introducing a configuration mechanism and adjusting the Python detection logic, the change ensures that virtual environments are consistently created with the user's preferred Python installation, enhancing flexibility and preventing unexpected version conflicts. Highlights
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This pull request correctly addresses an issue where the user-configured pythonPath was ignored during virtual environment creation. The changes introduce a configure method to PythonEnvManager and update the Python detection logic to prioritize the user's setting, which is the right approach.
My review includes two suggestions for python-env-manager.ts:
- A high-severity security enhancement to replace
execSyncwith the saferexecFileSyncwhen handling the user-provided path. - A medium-severity refinement to improve the robustness of how the validated path is stored.
Overall, this is a valuable fix, and with these improvements, it will be even more secure and robust.
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| // Verify the configured path actually works | ||
| const pythonPath = execSync(`"${this.configuredPythonPath}" -c "import sys; print(sys.executable)"`, { | ||
| stdio: 'pipe', | ||
| timeout: 5000 | ||
| }).toString().trim(); | ||
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| console.log(`[PythonEnvManager] Using user-configured Python: ${pythonPath}`); | ||
| return pythonPath; | ||
| } catch (err) { | ||
| console.error(`[PythonEnvManager] User-configured Python failed, falling back to auto-detection:`, err); | ||
| // Fall through to auto-detection | ||
| } |
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For enhanced security, it's better to avoid using execSync with shell interpolation, especially when dealing with a user-configured path. Even though the path is validated, using execFileSync with shell: false provides an extra layer of defense against potential command injection vulnerabilities (defense-in-depth).
The existing parsePythonCommand utility can be used to safely split the command and its arguments.
To apply this suggestion, you'll need to update your imports at the top of the file:
import { spawn, execSync, execFileSync, ChildProcess } from 'child_process';
import { findPythonCommand, getBundledPythonPath, validatePythonPath, parsePythonCommand } from './python-detector'; try {
// Verify the configured path actually works and resolve it to a full path
const [command, args] = parsePythonCommand(this.configuredPythonPath);
const pythonPath = execFileSync(command, [...args, '-c', 'import sys; print(sys.executable)'], {
stdio: 'pipe',
timeout: 5000,
windowsHide: true,
shell: false // Explicitly disable shell for security
}).toString().trim();
console.log(`[PythonEnvManager] Using user-configured Python: ${pythonPath}`);
return pythonPath;
} catch (err) {
console.error(`[PythonEnvManager] User-configured Python failed, falling back to auto-detection:`, err);
// Fall through to auto-detection
}| if (pythonPath) { | ||
| const validation = validatePythonPath(pythonPath); | ||
| if (validation.valid) { | ||
| this.configuredPythonPath = validation.sanitizedPath || pythonPath; |
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The validatePythonPath function should always return a sanitizedPath when validation.valid is true. Relying on it directly would be more robust and clear. The fallback to pythonPath is likely unnecessary and could theoretically use a non-sanitized path if sanitizedPath were, for example, an empty string.
| this.configuredPythonPath = validation.sanitizedPath || pythonPath; | |
| this.configuredPythonPath = validation.sanitizedPath; |
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apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts (3)
6-6: LGTM: Import addition is appropriate.The
validatePythonPathimport is correctly added to support the new configuration validation logic.
208-224: Excellent defense-in-depth validation approach.The implementation correctly prioritizes the user-configured Python path and includes a runtime verification check with
execSyncbefore using it. The timeout of 5000ms is appropriate, and the graceful fallback to auto-detection on failure ensures reliability.The validation happens at two levels:
- Format/path validation in
configure()usingvalidatePythonPath- Runtime verification here to ensure the Python executable actually works
This defensive programming pattern is exactly right for this use case.
204-206: LGTM: Documentation clearly reflects the new priority order.The updated comments accurately describe the new behavior, with user-configured Python taking priority over bundled and system Python.
apps/frontend/src/main/index.ts (1)
206-209: LGTM: Clean integration of Python path configuration.The call to
pythonEnvManager.configure()is correctly placed:
- Called during app startup before the Python environment is initialized
- Guarded by a conditional check to prevent unnecessary calls
- Already protected by the existing try/catch error handling
- Clear comment explains the purpose
The timing ensures that the user's configured Python path is available when the virtual environment is created.
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| console.error(`[PythonEnvManager] User-configured Python failed, falling back to auto-detection:`, err); | ||
| // Fall through to auto-detection | ||
| } | ||
| } |
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User-configured Python path bypasses version requirement check
The findSystemPython() method is documented to find "Python 3.10+" but the user-configured Python path bypasses version validation. The configure() method calls validatePythonPath() which checks security and that the path is a valid Python executable, but does not verify it meets the minimum version requirement (3.10+). Meanwhile, findPythonCommand() used for bundled/system Python does validate the version via validatePythonVersion(). This allows users to configure Python 2.x or 3.9, creating a venv that will fail later when claude-agent-sdk (which requires 3.10+) is used.
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| console.error(`[PythonEnvManager] User-configured Python failed, falling back to auto-detection:`, err); | ||
| // Fall through to auto-detection | ||
| } | ||
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User-configured Python path bypasses version requirement check
The findSystemPython() method is documented to find "Python 3.10+" but the user-configured Python path bypasses version validation. The configure() method calls validatePythonPath() which checks security and that the path is a valid Python executable, but does not verify it meets the minimum version requirement (3.10+). Meanwhile, findPythonCommand() used for bundled/system Python does validate the version via validatePythonVersion(). This allows users to configure Python 2.x or 3.9, creating a venv that will fail later when claude-agent-sdk (which requires 3.10+) is used.
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| // Also configure pythonEnvManager so venv is created with the right Python | ||
| if (settings.pythonPath) { | ||
| pythonEnvManager.configure(settings.pythonPath); | ||
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Settings change doesn't update pythonEnvManager configuration
The PR adds pythonEnvManager.configure() at startup in index.ts but the corresponding call is missing from the SETTINGS_SAVE handler in settings-handlers.ts. When a user changes pythonPath via the UI, agentManager.configure() is called but pythonEnvManager.configure() is not. This creates inconsistent behavior where any venv created after a runtime settings change will use the old configured Python path (or auto-detection) instead of the newly configured one.
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Merge Verdict: 🟠 NEEDS REVISION
7 issue(s) must be addressed (3 required, 4 recommended), 1 suggestions
Risk Assessment
| Factor | Level | Notes |
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| Complexity | Low | Based on lines changed |
| Security Impact | Medium | Based on security findings |
| Scope Coherence | Good | Based on structural review |
Findings Summary
- High: 3 issue(s)
- Medium: 4 issue(s)
- Low: 1 issue(s)
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Findings (8 selected of 8 total)
🟠 [HIGH] Command injection risk: execSync with shell interpolation on user-configured path
📁 apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts:210
The new findSystemPython() code uses execSync() with shell string interpolation: execSync("${this.configuredPythonPath}" -c "import sys; print(sys.executable)"``. While validatePythonPath() filters many dangerous characters, execSync invokes a shell which can interpret sequences differently across platforms. The validation uses execFileSync (shell: false) but execution uses execSync (shell: true) - this inconsistency is a security anti-pattern.
Suggested fix:
Use execFileSync with shell: false instead: `execFileSync(this.configuredPythonPath, ['-c', 'import sys; print(sys.executable)'], { stdio: 'pipe', timeout: 5000, shell: false })`. Or use parsePythonCommand() helper as done elsewhere in the codebase.
🟠 [HIGH] Missing Python version validation (3.10+ requirement not enforced)
📁 apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts:45
The configure() method uses validatePythonPath() which only verifies the path is a valid Python executable, but does NOT check version meets the 3.10+ requirement. Users could configure Python 3.8 or 3.9, which would be accepted, but claude-agent-sdk requires 3.10+ and would fail at runtime. The existing findPythonCommand() uses validatePythonVersion() which enforces 3.10+, but this is bypassed for configured paths.
Suggested fix:
After validatePythonPath() succeeds in configure(), also call validatePythonVersion() from python-detector.ts to verify the version meets 3.10+ requirement. Reject with clear error if version is too old.
🟠 [HIGH] Race condition: configure() may not complete before initialize() starts
📁 apps/frontend/src/main/index.ts:205
The PR adds pythonEnvManager.configure() in index.ts after agentManager.configure(), but pythonEnvManager.initialize() is called asynchronously from project-handlers.ts. There's no guarantee configure() completes before initialize() starts. If initialize() calls findSystemPython() before configure() sets configuredPythonPath, the user's configured path will be ignored for the first venv creation.
Suggested fix:
Ensure pythonEnvManager.configure() is called before any initialize() invocation. Consider passing pythonPath directly to initialize(), or call configure() earlier in the startup sequence before async handlers are registered.
🟡 [MEDIUM] TOCTOU: Path validated once but used later
📁 apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts:45
The configure() method validates the Python path once at configuration time, but stores it for later use in findSystemPython(). Between validation and execution, the file could be replaced with a malicious executable, especially if the path points to a writable location. This is a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use vulnerability.
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Re-validate the path immediately before use in findSystemPython(), or restrict allowed paths to system-protected locations that require elevated privileges to modify.
🟡 [MEDIUM] State not invalidated when configure() called after initialize()
📁 apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts:45
If initialize() has completed (isReady=true, pythonPath set), calling configure() afterwards has no effect on the already-created venv. The class state is not updated or invalidated. Users changing their Python path setting after initial setup will see no effect until app restart.
Suggested fix:
Add logic to configure() to either: warn if already initialized and path differs, invalidate current state requiring re-initialization, or document that configure() must be called before initialize().
🟡 [MEDIUM] Silent fallback undermines user configuration intent
📁 apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts:215
When configured Python path fails the execSync check in findSystemPython(), it logs an error and silently falls back to auto-detection. The user configured a specific Python for a reason (e.g., to avoid system Python 3.9.6). Silently using a different Python defeats the purpose and could lead to subtle version-related bugs.
Suggested fix:
When configured path fails: emit an error event so UI can notify the user, or throw an error instead of silent fallback, or at minimum clear configuredPythonPath so it's not retried on subsequent calls.
🟡 [MEDIUM] Inconsistent verification: --version vs sys.executable
📁 apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts:50
The configured path is verified twice with different methods: configure() uses validatePythonPath() which runs '--version', while findSystemPython() uses 'import sys; print(sys.executable)'. These test different things. A Python installation could pass --version but fail sys module import, creating confusing failure scenarios.
Suggested fix:
Use the same validation in both places, or remove the redundant check in findSystemPython() since configure() already validated. If keeping both, use consistent verification methods.
🔵 [LOW] CodeRabbit: configure() should return validation status
📁 apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts:50
The configure() method validates the Python path but returns void, providing no feedback to callers about whether validation succeeded. While the error is logged, callers have no programmatic way to know if configuration was accepted.
Suggested fix:
Change return type to boolean or a status object to indicate whether the configured path was accepted.
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Changes SummaryFixes a bug where user-configured Python path settings were ignored when creating Python virtual environments. The fix adds a Type: bugfix Components Affected: PythonEnvManager class, Python environment detection and initialization, Settings integration (IPC handlers), App startup sequence Files Changed
Architecture Impact
Risk Areas: Process execution: execFileSync() is called with user-provided Python path. Risk mitigated by validatePythonPath() which checks for shell metacharacters, path traversal, and validates against allowlist., Fallback behavior: If user-configured path becomes invalid, system silently falls back to auto-detection. Could mask configuration errors, though logging is present to aid debugging., Timing: pythonEnvManager.configure() is called asynchronously during app initialization. If venv creation starts before configuration is applied, it may use auto-detected Python. The code appears safe as configure() is called early in the initialization sequence. Suggestions
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| console.log(`[PythonEnvManager] Configured Python path: ${this.configuredPythonPath}`); | ||
| } else { | ||
| console.error(`[PythonEnvManager] Invalid Python path rejected: ${validation.reason}`); |
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🟡 MEDIUM - Console.log exposing configuration paths in production
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console.log() at line 56 logs configured Python path without DEBUG check. Not critical for Electron apps (main process logs), but adds noise.
Suggestion:
Wrap with: if (process.env.DEBUG === '1' || process.env.DEBUG === 'true') { console.log(...) }
Confidence: 65%
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| autoBuildPath: validAutoBuildPath | ||
| }); | ||
| agentManager.configure(settings.pythonPath, validAutoBuildPath); | ||
| // Also configure pythonEnvManager so venv is created with the right Python |
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🟡 MEDIUM - Console.warn logging settings with filesystem paths
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console.warn() at lines 201-204 logs pythonPath and autoBuildPath settings. Contains filesystem paths but in Electron main process (not browser DevTools).
Suggestion:
Wrap with DEBUG environment check: if (process.env.DEBUG === '1' || process.env.DEBUG === 'true') { console.warn(...) }
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| // Apply Python path if changed | ||
| if (settings.pythonPath || settings.autoBuildPath) { | ||
| agentManager.configure(settings.pythonPath, settings.autoBuildPath); | ||
| // Also update pythonEnvManager so future venv creations use the new path | ||
| if (settings.pythonPath) { | ||
| pythonEnvManager.configure(settings.pythonPath); | ||
| } | ||
| } |
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🔵 LOW - Incomplete comment - documents only pythonPath but handles both
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Description:
Comment on line 177 states 'Apply Python path if changed' but condition on line 178 checks 'if (settings.pythonPath || settings.autoBuildPath)'. Code applies configuration for BOTH settings when either is provided, not just pythonPath.
Suggestion:
Update comment to accurately reflect both conditions: '// Apply Python path and/or autoBuild path if either changed'
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| } catch { | ||
| return false; | ||
| } | ||
| } |
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🟡 MEDIUM - Magic number: timeout value 15000 without named constant
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Description:
Hardcoded timeout value 15000 (milliseconds) is a magic number. While VENV_CREATION_TIMEOUT_MS constant exists on line 42 for venv creation (120000ms), this different timeout for dependency checking lacks a named constant.
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Extract to named class constant: private static readonly DEPS_CHECK_TIMEOUT_MS = 15000;
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| timeout: 5000, | ||
| windowsHide: true, | ||
| shell: false // Explicitly disable shell for security | ||
| }).toString().trim(); | ||
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| console.log(`[PythonEnvManager] Using user-configured Python: ${pythonPath}`); | ||
| return pythonPath; | ||
| } catch (err) { | ||
| console.error(`[PythonEnvManager] User-configured Python failed, falling back to auto-detection:`, err); | ||
| // Fall through to auto-detection | ||
| } | ||
| } | ||
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| // 2. Auto-detect Python | ||
| const pythonCmd = findPythonCommand(); | ||
| if (!pythonCmd) { | ||
| return null; |
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🟡 MEDIUM - Magic number: timeout 5000 appears twice without constant
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Description:
Hardcoded timeout value 5000ms appears at lines 217 and 248 without a named constant. Makes maintenance harder if timeout needs adjustment.
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Extract to named constant: private static readonly PYTHON_DETECTION_TIMEOUT_MS = 5000; Use at both locations.
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🟡 MEDIUM - Error silently swallowed without logging
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Description:
catch block in checkDepsInstalled() silently returns false without logging. Makes debugging difficult when dependency checks fail unexpectedly.
Suggestion:
Add error logging: catch (error) { console.warn('[PythonEnvManager] Failed to check deps:', error); return false; }
Confidence: 80%
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| } catch (err) { | ||
| console.error(`[PythonEnvManager] User-configured Python failed, falling back to auto-detection:`, err); | ||
| // Fall through to auto-detection | ||
| } |
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🟡 MEDIUM - Error fallback behavior not explicit
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Description:
Error from user-configured Python path is caught and logged, then silently falls through to auto-detection. Control flow could be clearer.
Suggestion:
Make fallback explicit: Add comment 'Continue to auto-detection below' or refactor to explicit return of fallback call.
Confidence: 60%
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| } catch (error: unknown) { | ||
| // ENOENT means no settings file yet - that's fine, use defaults |
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🔵 LOW - Error narrowing is acceptable but verbose
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Error narrowing pattern for ENOENT check is correct for Node.js but verbose. This is a common pattern in Node.js and not incorrect.
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Consider a utility function isNodeError(e): e is NodeJS.ErrnoException for cleaner error handling across the codebase.
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| // 2. Auto-detect Python | ||
| const pythonCmd = findPythonCommand(); | ||
| if (!pythonCmd) { | ||
| return null; |
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🟡 MEDIUM - execSync with shell string interpolation
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Uses execSync with pythonCmd interpolated into command string. While pythonCmd comes from findPythonCommand() which returns known-safe values, using execSync with shell execution and string concatenation is a defense-in-depth concern.
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Use parsePythonCommand() (already available in imports) and execFileSync with shell: false:
const [cmd, args] = parsePythonCommand(pythonCmd);
const pythonPath = execFileSync(cmd, [...args, '-c', 'import sys; print(sys.executable)'], {shell: false, ...}).toString().trim();
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| * Find Python 3.10+ (bundled or system). | ||
| * Find Python 3.10+ (configured, bundled, or system). |
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🟡 MEDIUM - execSync with shell string interpolation
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Category: security
Description:
Uses execSync with shell string interpolation on venvPython. While venvPython is constructed from internal paths, using shell execution with string interpolation is a defense-in-depth concern. The checkScript string is also interpolated.
Suggestion:
Use execFileSync with shell: false. Pass checkScript as a file or use simpler inline command: execFileSync(venvPython, ['-c', checkScript], {shell: false, ...})
Confidence: 65%
Rule: node_avoid_command_injection
Review ID: 4568f414-7fe1-4e1e-b775-42705dca77eb
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Validated 58 issues: 27 kept, 31 filtered Issues Found: 27💬 See 10 individual line comment(s) for details. 📊 14 unique issue type(s) across 27 location(s) 📋 Full issue list (click to expand)🟠 HIGH - Resource leak: bootstrapPip process not tracked (2 occurrences)Agent: bugs Category: bug 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🟠 HIGH - Missing await result check on bootstrapPip()Agent: refactoring Category: bug File: Description: The bootstrapPip() async function returns a boolean indicating success/failure, but the result is not checked. If pip bootstrapping fails, the code proceeds to installDeps() which will likely fail as well, masking the actual error. Suggestion: Check the bootstrap result before continuing: this.emit('status', 'Installing Python dependencies...'); Confidence: 92% Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - Console.log exposing configuration paths in production (6 occurrences)Agent: quality Category: quality 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - Missing resolution guard in installDeps Promise (2 occurrences)Agent: bugs Category: bug 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - Magic number: timeout value 15000 without named constant (2 occurrences)Agent: quality Category: quality 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - AGPL-3.0 license with no automated license scanningAgent: dependencies Category: dependencies File: Description: Project uses AGPL-3.0 license without automated license scanning in the build process. No mechanism exists to prevent incompatible copyleft packages from being added as dependencies. Suggestion: Add automated license scanning to the build process. Example: Add 'license-checker --onlyAllow "MIT;Apache-2.0;BSD-3-Clause;ISC;AGPL-3.0"' to CI/CD pipeline or use Snyk/FOSSA. Confidence: 60% Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - Error silently swallowed without logging (4 occurrences)Agent: react Category: quality 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - Error fallback behavior not explicitAgent: react Category: quality File: Description: Error from user-configured Python path is caught and logged, then silently falls through to auto-detection. Control flow could be clearer. Suggestion: Make fallback explicit: Add comment 'Continue to auto-detection below' or refactor to explicit return of fallback call. Confidence: 60% Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - execSync with shell string interpolation (2 occurrences)Agent: security Category: security 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - Nested conditional blocks reduce readability (2 occurrences)Agent: refactoring Category: quality 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🔵 LOW - Incomplete comment - documents only pythonPath but handles bothAgent: documentation Category: docs File: Description: Comment on line 177 states 'Apply Python path if changed' but condition on line 178 checks 'if (settings.pythonPath || settings.autoBuildPath)'. Code applies configuration for BOTH settings when either is provided, not just pythonPath. Suggestion: Update comment to accurately reflect both conditions: '// Apply Python path and/or autoBuild path if either changed' Confidence: 75% Rule: 🔵 LOW - Error narrowing is acceptable but verboseAgent: react Category: quality File: Description: Error narrowing pattern for ENOENT check is correct for Node.js but verbose. This is a common pattern in Node.js and not incorrect. Suggestion: Consider a utility function isNodeError(e): e is NodeJS.ErrnoException for cleaner error handling across the codebase. Confidence: 60% Rule: 🔵 LOW - Array properties could be marked readonlyAgent: react Category: quality File: Description: The terminals array defines objects that are never mutated. Using readonly properties would express intent more clearly. Suggestion: Use Confidence: 60% Rule: 🔵 LOW - Deprecated method could be removedAgent: refactoring Category: quality File: Description: The method getVenvPipPath() returns null and is marked @deprecated. While it serves as documentation, the JSDoc comment could be moved to getVenvPythonPath() which is the recommended approach. Suggestion: Remove the method and add a note in getVenvPythonPath() JSDoc: 'Note: Use with -m pip for best compatibility across Python versions' Confidence: 60% Rule: ℹ️ 17 issue(s) outside PR diff (click to expand)
🟠 HIGH - Resource leak: bootstrapPip process not tracked (2 occurrences)Agent: bugs Category: bug 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🟠 HIGH - Missing await result check on bootstrapPip()Agent: refactoring Category: bug File: Description: The bootstrapPip() async function returns a boolean indicating success/failure, but the result is not checked. If pip bootstrapping fails, the code proceeds to installDeps() which will likely fail as well, masking the actual error. Suggestion: Check the bootstrap result before continuing: this.emit('status', 'Installing Python dependencies...'); Confidence: 92% Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - Multiple console.warn statements in initialization code (4 occurrences)Agent: quality Category: quality 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - Missing resolution guard in installDeps Promise (2 occurrences)Agent: bugs Category: bug 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - AGPL-3.0 license with no automated license scanningAgent: dependencies Category: dependencies File: Description: Project uses AGPL-3.0 license without automated license scanning in the build process. No mechanism exists to prevent incompatible copyleft packages from being added as dependencies. Suggestion: Add automated license scanning to the build process. Example: Add 'license-checker --onlyAllow "MIT;Apache-2.0;BSD-3-Clause;ISC;AGPL-3.0"' to CI/CD pipeline or use Snyk/FOSSA. Confidence: 60% Rule: 🟡 MEDIUM - Nested conditional blocks reduce readability (2 occurrences)Agent: refactoring Category: quality 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🔵 LOW - Error silently swallowed when killing process (3 occurrences)Agent: react Category: quality 📍 View all locations
Rule: 🔵 LOW - Array properties could be marked readonlyAgent: react Category: quality File: Description: The terminals array defines objects that are never mutated. Using readonly properties would express intent more clearly. Suggestion: Use Confidence: 60% Rule: 🔵 LOW - Deprecated method could be removedAgent: refactoring Category: quality File: Description: The method getVenvPipPath() returns null and is marked @deprecated. While it serves as documentation, the JSDoc comment could be moved to getVenvPythonPath() which is the recommended approach. Suggestion: Remove the method and add a note in getVenvPythonPath() JSDoc: 'Note: Use with -m pip for best compatibility across Python versions' Confidence: 60% Rule: Review ID: |
The pythonPath setting from the UI was being ignored when creating the Python virtual environment. This caused macOS users with Miniconda/pyenv to have their venv created with the system Python (3.9.6) instead of their configured Python (e.g., 3.13.2). Changes: - Add configure() method to PythonEnvManager to accept user's pythonPath - Update findSystemPython() to check configured path first before auto-detection - Call pythonEnvManager.configure() in main/index.ts with settings.pythonPath - Also update pythonEnvManager when settings change via UI (settings-handlers.ts) - Use execFileSync instead of execSync for security (defense-in-depth) - Use sanitizedPath directly instead of fallback Priority order for Python detection is now: 1. User-configured pythonPath from settings 2. Bundled Python (for packaged apps) 3. System Python (Homebrew, etc.) Co-Authored-By: Warp <[email protected]>
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apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts (4)
256-262: Consider usingexecFileSyncfor auto-detected Python path as well.The user-configured path now uses the secure
execFileSyncpattern (lines 228-233), but the auto-detected fallback path still usesexecSyncwith shell string interpolation. For consistency and defense-in-depth, consider applying the same pattern here.🔎 Proposed fix
try { // Get the actual executable path from the command // For commands like "py -3", we need to resolve to the actual executable - const pythonPath = execSync(`${pythonCmd} -c "import sys; print(sys.executable)"`, { + const [cmd, args] = parsePythonCommand(pythonCmd); + const pythonPath = execFileSync(cmd, [...args, '-c', 'import sys; print(sys.executable)'], { stdio: 'pipe', - timeout: 5000 + timeout: 5000, + windowsHide: true, + shell: false }).toString().trim();
367-392: Resource leak:bootstrapPip()spawned process not tracked for cleanup.The
createVenv()method correctly tracks its spawned process inthis.activeProcesses(line 303), butbootstrapPip()does not. If the app quits during pip bootstrapping, the process won't be killed bycleanup().🔎 Proposed fix
return new Promise((resolve) => { const proc = spawn(venvPython, ['-m', 'ensurepip'], { cwd: this.autoBuildSourcePath!, stdio: 'pipe' }); + // Track the process for cleanup on app exit + this.activeProcesses.add(proc); + let stderr = ''; proc.stderr?.on('data', (data) => { stderr += data.toString(); }); proc.on('close', (code) => { + this.activeProcesses.delete(proc); if (code === 0) { console.warn('[PythonEnvManager] Pip bootstrapped successfully'); resolve(true); } else { console.error('[PythonEnvManager] Failed to bootstrap pip:', stderr); resolve(false); } }); proc.on('error', (err) => { + this.activeProcesses.delete(proc); console.error('[PythonEnvManager] Error bootstrapping pip:', err); resolve(false); }); });
420-462: Resource leak:installDeps()spawned process not tracked for cleanup.Similar to
bootstrapPip(), the process spawned ininstallDeps()is not added tothis.activeProcesses. This can leave orphaned pip processes if the app quits during dependency installation.🔎 Proposed fix
return new Promise((resolve) => { // Use python -m pip for better compatibility across Python versions const proc = spawn(venvPython, ['-m', 'pip', 'install', '-r', requirementsPath], { cwd: this.autoBuildSourcePath!, stdio: 'pipe' }); + // Track the process for cleanup on app exit + this.activeProcesses.add(proc); + let stdout = ''; let stderr = ''; // ... existing code ... proc.on('close', (code) => { + this.activeProcesses.delete(proc); if (code === 0) { // ... existing code ... proc.on('error', (err) => { + this.activeProcesses.delete(proc); console.error('[PythonEnvManager] Error installing deps:', err);
414-415: CheckbootstrapPip()result before proceeding toinstallDeps().The return value of
bootstrapPip()is awaited but not checked. If pip bootstrapping fails, the code proceeds to install dependencies anyway, which will likely fail with a confusing error.🔎 Proposed fix
// Bootstrap pip first if needed - await this.bootstrapPip(); + const pipBootstrapped = await this.bootstrapPip(); + if (!pipBootstrapped) { + this.emit('error', 'Failed to bootstrap pip in virtual environment'); + return false; + } this.emit('status', 'Installing Python dependencies (this may take a minute)...');
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apps/frontend/src/main/ipc-handlers/settings-handlers.ts (1)
180-183: Good fix! This addresses the previously identified issue where settings changes didn't updatepythonEnvManager.The call to
pythonEnvManager.configure()ensures future venv creations use the updated Python path. Note that the comment on line 177 still only documents "Apply Python path if changed" but the condition also handlesautoBuildPath.
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apps/frontend/src/main/index.ts (2)
apps/frontend/src/renderer/components/settings/utils/hookProxyFactory.ts (1)
settings(15-15)apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts (1)
pythonEnvManager(745-745)
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apps/frontend/src/main/python-detector.ts (1)
150-150: LGTM! ExportingvalidatePythonVersionenables version validation inPythonEnvManager.configure().This export is necessary for the new user-configured Python path flow to enforce the 3.10+ version requirement.
apps/frontend/src/main/ipc-handlers/settings-handlers.ts (1)
17-17: LGTM! Import enables synchronization of Python path configuration.apps/frontend/src/main/index.ts (1)
206-209: LGTM! ConfigurespythonEnvManagerat startup to respect user's Python preference.This correctly mirrors the pattern used for
agentManager.configure()and ensures venv creation uses the user-configured Python path from the start.apps/frontend/src/main/python-env-manager.ts (4)
1-1: LGTM! AddedexecFileSyncimport for secure process execution.
6-6: LGTM! Imports support the new validation and secure parsing flow.
43-75: Well-implementedconfigure()method addressing previous review feedback.The method now correctly:
- Validates path security via
validatePythonPath()(line 58)- Validates Python version meets 3.10+ requirement via
validatePythonVersion()(line 65)- Emits an error event when version is rejected (line 68)
- Returns a boolean indicating success (addresses feedback about caller awareness)
This addresses the previously flagged concern about user-configured paths bypassing version validation.
222-241: Good security improvement usingexecFileSyncwithshell: false.The user-configured path is now executed securely using
parsePythonCommand()andexecFileSyncwithshell: false, addressing the defense-in-depth concern from previous reviews.
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Problem
The
pythonPathsetting from the UI was being ignored when creating the Python virtual environment. This caused macOS users with Miniconda/pyenv to have their venv created with the system Python (3.9.6) instead of their configured Python (e.g., 3.13.2).Root Cause
PythonEnvManager.findSystemPython()was only checking for bundled/system Python via auto-detection, completely ignoring the user'spythonPathsetting from the UI.Solution
configure(pythonPath)method toPythonEnvManagerto accept user's pythonPathfindSystemPython()to check configured path first before auto-detectionpythonEnvManager.configure()inmain/index.tswithsettings.pythonPathPriority Order for Python Detection (after fix)
pythonPathfrom settingsTesting
Tested on macOS with Miniconda Python 3.13.2 configured in settings. The venv is now correctly created using the configured Python version instead of the system Python 3.9.6.
Co-Authored-By: Warp [email protected]
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