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+# LLDAP - Light LDAP implementation for authentication
+
+LLDAP is a lightweight LDAP authentication server written in Rust with a WebAssembly frontend. It provides an opinionated, simplified LDAP interface for authentication and integrates with many popular services.
+
+**ALWAYS reference these instructions first and fallback to search or bash commands only when you encounter unexpected information that does not match the info here.**
+
+## Working Effectively
+
+### Bootstrap and Build the Repository
+- Install dependencies: `sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y curl gzip binaryen`
+- Install Rust if not available: `curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh` then `source ~/.cargo/env`
+- Install wasm-pack for frontend: `cargo install wasm-pack` -- takes 90 seconds. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 180+ seconds.
+- Build entire workspace: `cargo build --workspace` -- takes 3-4 minutes. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 300+ seconds.
+- Build release server binary: `cargo build --release -p lldap` -- takes 5-6 minutes. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 420+ seconds.
+- Build frontend WASM: `./app/build.sh` -- takes 3-4 minutes including wasm-pack installation. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 300+ seconds.
+
+### Testing and Validation
+- Run all tests: `cargo test --workspace` -- takes 2-3 minutes. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 240+ seconds.
+- Check formatting: `cargo fmt --all --check` -- takes <5 seconds.
+- Run linting: `cargo clippy --tests --all -- -D warnings` -- takes 60-90 seconds. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 120+ seconds.
+- Export GraphQL schema: `./export_schema.sh` -- takes 70-80 seconds. NEVER CANCEL. Set timeout to 120+ seconds.
+
+### Running the Application
+- **ALWAYS run the build steps first before starting the server.**
+- Start development server: `cargo run -- run --config-file <config_file>`
+- **CRITICAL**: Server requires a valid configuration file. Use `lldap_config.docker_template.toml` as reference.
+- **CRITICAL**: Avoid key conflicts by removing existing `server_key*` files when testing with `key_seed` in config.
+- Server binds to:
+  - LDAP: port 3890 (configurable)
+  - Web interface: port 17170 (configurable)
+  - LDAPS: port 6360 (optional, disabled by default)
+
+### Manual Validation Requirements
+- **ALWAYS test both LDAP and web interfaces after making changes.**
+- Test web interface: `curl -s http://localhost:17170/` should return HTML with "LLDAP Administration" title.
+- Test GraphQL API: `curl -s -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"query": "query { __schema { queryType { name } } }"}' http://localhost:17170/api/graphql`
+- Run healthcheck: `cargo run -- healthcheck --config-file <config_file>` (requires running server)
+- **ALWAYS ensure server starts without errors and serves the web interface before considering changes complete.**
+
+## Validation Scenarios
+
+After making code changes, ALWAYS:
+1. **Build validation**: Run `cargo build --workspace` to ensure compilation succeeds.
+2. **Test validation**: Run `cargo test --workspace` to ensure existing functionality works.
+3. **Lint validation**: Run `cargo clippy --tests --all -- -D warnings` to catch potential issues.
+4. **Format validation**: Run `cargo fmt --all --check` to ensure code style compliance.
+5. **Frontend validation**: Run `./app/build.sh` to ensure WASM compilation succeeds.
+6. **Runtime validation**: Start the server and verify web interface accessibility.
+7. **Schema validation**: If GraphQL changes made, run `./export_schema.sh` to update schema.
+
+### Test User Scenarios
+- **Login flow**: Access web interface at `http://localhost:17170`, attempt login with admin/password (default).
+- **LDAP binding**: Test LDAP connection on port 3890 with appropriate LDAP tools if available.
+- **Configuration changes**: Test with different configuration files to validate config parsing.
+
+## Project Structure and Key Components
+
+### Backend (Rust)
+- **Server**: `/server` - Main application binary
+- **Crates**: `/crates/*` - Modularized components:
+  - `auth` - Authentication and OPAQUE protocol
+  - `domain*` - Domain models and handlers  
+  - `ldap` - LDAP protocol implementation
+  - `graphql-server` - GraphQL API server
+  - `sql-backend-handler` - Database operations
+  - `validation` - Input validation utilities
+
+### Frontend (Rust + WASM)
+- **App**: `/app` - Yew-based WebAssembly frontend
+- **Build**: `./app/build.sh` - Compiles Rust to WASM using wasm-pack
+- **Assets**: `/app/static` - Static web assets
+
+### Configuration and Deployment
+- **Config template**: `lldap_config.docker_template.toml` - Reference configuration
+- **Docker**: `Dockerfile` - Container build definition
+- **Scripts**: 
+  - `prepare-release.sh` - Cross-platform release builds
+  - `export_schema.sh` - GraphQL schema export
+  - `generate_secrets.sh` - Random secret generation
+  - `scripts/bootstrap.sh` - User/group management script
+
+## Common Development Workflows
+
+### Making Backend Changes
+1. Edit Rust code in `/server` or `/crates`
+2. Run `cargo build --workspace` to test compilation
+3. Run `cargo test --workspace` to ensure tests pass
+4. Run `cargo clippy --tests --all -- -D warnings` to check for warnings
+5. If GraphQL schema affected, run `./export_schema.sh`
+6. Test by running server and validating functionality
+
+### Making Frontend Changes  
+1. Edit code in `/app/src`
+2. Run `./app/build.sh` to rebuild WASM package
+3. Start server and test web interface functionality
+4. Verify no JavaScript errors in browser console
+
+### Adding New Dependencies
+- Backend: Add to appropriate `Cargo.toml` in `/server` or `/crates/*`
+- Frontend: Add to `/app/Cargo.toml`
+- **Always rebuild after dependency changes**
+
+## CI/CD Integration
+
+The repository uses GitHub Actions (`.github/workflows/rust.yml`):
+- **Build job**: Validates workspace compilation
+- **Test job**: Runs full test suite  
+- **Clippy job**: Linting with warnings as errors
+- **Format job**: Code formatting validation
+- **Coverage job**: Code coverage analysis
+
+**ALWAYS ensure your changes pass all CI checks by running equivalent commands locally.**
+
+## Timing Expectations and Timeouts
+
+| Command | Expected Time | Timeout Setting |
+|---------|---------------|-----------------|
+| `cargo build --workspace` | 3-4 minutes | 300+ seconds |
+| `cargo build --release -p lldap` | 5-6 minutes | 420+ seconds |
+| `cargo test --workspace` | 2-3 minutes | 240+ seconds |
+| `./app/build.sh` | 3-4 minutes | 300+ seconds |
+| `cargo clippy --tests --all -- -D warnings` | 60-90 seconds | 120+ seconds |
+| `./export_schema.sh` | 70-80 seconds | 120+ seconds |
+| `cargo install wasm-pack` | 90 seconds | 180+ seconds |
+
+**NEVER CANCEL** any of these commands. Builds may take longer on slower systems.
+
+## Troubleshooting Common Issues
+
+### Build Issues
+- **Missing wasm-pack**: Run `cargo install wasm-pack`
+- **Missing binaryen**: Run `sudo apt-get install -y binaryen` or disable wasm-opt
+- **Clippy warnings**: Fix all warnings as they are treated as errors in CI
+- **GraphQL schema mismatch**: Run `./export_schema.sh` to update schema
+
+### Runtime Issues
+- **Key conflicts**: Remove `server_key*` files when using `key_seed` in config
+- **Port conflicts**: Check if ports 3890/17170 are available
+- **Database issues**: Ensure database URL in config is valid and accessible
+- **Asset missing**: Ensure frontend is built with `./app/build.sh`
+
+### Development Environment
+- **Rust version**: Use stable Rust toolchain (2024 edition)
+- **System dependencies**: curl, gzip, build tools
+- **Database**: SQLite (default), MySQL, or PostgreSQL supported
+
+## Configuration Reference
+
+Essential configuration parameters:
+- `ldap_base_dn`: LDAP base DN (e.g., "dc=example,dc=com")
+- `ldap_user_dn`: Admin user DN 
+- `ldap_user_pass`: Admin password
+- `jwt_secret`: Secret for JWT tokens (generate with `./generate_secrets.sh`)
+- `key_seed`: Encryption key seed
+- `database_url`: Database connection string
+- `http_port`: Web interface port (default: 17170)
+- `ldap_port`: LDAP server port (default: 3890)
+
+**Always use the provided config template as starting point for new configurations.**
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+name: Copilot Setup Steps for LLDAP Development
+
+steps:
+  - name: Update package list
+    run: sudo apt-get update
+
+  - name: Install system dependencies
+    run: sudo apt-get install -y curl gzip binaryen build-essential
+
+  - name: Install Rust toolchain
+    run: |
+      curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh -s -- -y
+      source ~/.cargo/env
+      echo 'source ~/.cargo/env' >> ~/.bashrc
+
+  - name: Install wasm-pack for frontend builds
+    run: |
+      source ~/.cargo/env
+      cargo install wasm-pack
+
+  - name: Verify installations
+    run: |
+      source ~/.cargo/env
+      rustc --version
+      cargo --version
+      wasm-pack --version
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diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
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 [[package]]
 name = "lldap"
-version = "0.6.2-alpha"
+version = "0.6.2"
 dependencies = [
  "actix",
  "actix-files",
@@ -2532,7 +2532,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "futures-util",
  "graphql_client 0.11.0",
  "hmac 0.12.1",
- "http 1.1.0",
+ "http 0.2.12",
  "juniper",
  "jwt 0.16.0",
  "ldap3",
@@ -2599,7 +2599,7 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "lldap_app"
-version = "0.6.2-alpha"
+version = "0.6.2"
 dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
  "base64 0.13.1",