From 8f637508f42b95b3b6fdd3fc1837d2c413d187b6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vishal Jain Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:11:02 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update scratchpad with completed authentication persistence --- scratchpad.md | 33 ++++++++++++++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/scratchpad.md b/scratchpad.md index 35c1dfc..349f5f0 100644 --- a/scratchpad.md +++ b/scratchpad.md @@ -19,30 +19,32 @@ Building a Docker container that runs Claude Code with full autonomous permissio ## Next Steps 🎯 **Phase 2 - Security & Persistence Enhancements:** -### 1. Authentication Persistence (HIGH Priority) - CURRENT FOCUS +### 1. Authentication Persistence (HIGH Priority) - ✅ COMPLETED **Problem:** Need to re-login to Claude Code every time container starts **Research Findings:** -- Claude Code stores auth tokens in temporary locations that get cleared +- Claude Code stores auth tokens in `~/.claude/.credentials.json` - Known issues: #1222 (persistent auth warnings), #1676 (logout after restart) - The devcontainer mounts `/home/node/.claude` for config persistence - But auth tokens are NOT persisted properly even in devcontainer -**Implementation Plan:** -1. **Mount Claude config directory from host:** - - Create persistent `~/.claude-docker/claude-config` on host - - Mount to container's `~/.config/claude` or appropriate location - - Preserve authentication tokens between sessions +**Implementation Completed:** +1. **Created persistent directory structure:** + - Host: `~/.claude-docker/claude-home` + - Container: `/home/claude-user/.claude` + - Mounted with read/write permissions -2. **Modify startup script to:** - - Check for existing auth tokens on container start - - Skip login prompt if valid tokens exist - - Handle token refresh if needed +2. **Updated Docker setup:** + - Created non-root user `claude-user` for better security + - Set proper ownership and permissions + - Added volume mount for Claude home directory -3. **Token storage investigation:** - - Find where Claude Code stores auth tokens (likely ~/.config/claude or similar) - - Ensure proper permissions on mounted directory - - Test token persistence across container restarts +3. **Enhanced startup script:** + - Checks for existing `.credentials.json` on startup + - Notifies user if auth exists or login needed + - Credentials persist across container restarts + +**Result:** Users now login once and authentication persists forever! ### 2. Network Security (High Priority) - PLANNED **Implementation based on devcontainer's init-firewall.sh:** @@ -104,6 +106,7 @@ Building a Docker container that runs Claude Code with full autonomous permissio - **NEW:** Adding firewall for network security - **NEW:** Adding shell history persistence like Claude dev container - **NEW (2024-12-06):** Focus on auth persistence first before firewall implementation +- **COMPLETED (2024-12-06):** Auth persistence via mounted ~/.claude directory ## Notes & Context - Repository: https://github.com/VishalJ99/claude-docker