Alex Gleason
0d1fe7bbca
The nostrconnect listening effect depended on `login`, `onLogin`, `onClose`, and `isWaitingForConnect`. `login` is a fresh object from useLoginActions on every render, and every call site passes inline arrow functions for onLogin/onClose, so the effect re-ran on every parent render. Each re-run fired the cleanup and flipped a local `cancelled = true` flag, and when the signer's NIP-46 response eventually arrived, the success branch saw `cancelled === true` and silently skipped `onLogin()` / `onClose()` — the user was logged in on the backend but the dialog never closed. Stabilize onLogin/onClose/login via latest-value refs, narrow the effect deps to `[nostrConnectParams]` only, and gate the success branch on `controller.signal.aborted` (which is only true when the dialog was explicitly closed or handleRetry fired). Drop the unused `isWaitingForConnect` state. Also abort the in-flight controller from handleRetry before regenerating params, so the prior subscription doesn't linger. The bug was masked by most signers responding fast enough (<1s) that parent re-renders didn't happen during the wait. It surfaced during an upstream Amber bug that delays its listening REQ by ~8+ seconds, giving render cycles time to fire (https://github.com/greenart7c3/Amber/pull/420). The Amber bug is getting fixed separately; this Ditto fix stands on its own — any signer that takes a few seconds to respond could trip the same race.
Ditto
Your content. Your vibe. Your rules. A fun, customizable Nostr client that puts you in control.
About
Ditto is an open-source, decentralized social media client built on the Nostr protocol. It's designed for people who want to have fun online without feeding the Big Tech machine. Express yourself with custom themes, Lightning payments, and an ever-growing set of content types -- all while owning your identity and data.
Made by Soapbox.
Features
- Theming -- 9 built-in theme presets, 19 CSS token properties for full customization, and the ability to publish and share themes as Nostr events
- Infinite Content Types -- Text notes, articles, short-form videos (Divines), live streams, polls, follow packs, color moments, magic decks, geocaching, and Webxdc mini-apps
- Lightning Payments -- Zap posts and profiles with sats via Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) or WebLN
- Comments -- Comment on anything: posts, URLs, profiles, hashtags, books, and more (NIP-22)
- Self-Hosting -- Builds to static HTML/JS/CSS. Deploy anywhere -- GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, a VPS, or a Raspberry Pi
- Mobile -- Android native app via Capacitor, responsive design for all screen sizes
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Node.js 22+
- npm 10.9.4+
Development
git clone https://gitlab.com/soapbox-pub/ditto.git
cd ditto
npm install
npm run dev
The dev server starts at http://localhost:8080.
Build
npm run build
The built site is output to dist/.
Test
Runs type-checking, linting, unit tests, and a production build:
npm test
Configuration
Ditto is configured through a ditto.json file at the project root, read at build time. This file is gitignored so each deployment can have its own configuration.
{
"theme": "dark",
"relayMetadata": {
"relays": [
{ "url": "wss://relay.ditto.pub", "read": true, "write": true }
]
},
"blossomServers": ["https://blossom.ditto.pub"],
"feedSettings": {
"showPosts": true,
"showReposts": true,
"showArticles": true
// ...and more content type toggles
}
}
Configuration is resolved in three layers (highest priority first):
- User settings stored in localStorage
- Build config from
ditto.json - Hardcoded defaults
Use an alternate config file path with: CONFIG_FILE=./my-config.json npm run build
Custom Branding
For self-hosted instances:
- Replace
public/logo.svgandpublic/logo.pngwith your logo - Update the app name in
index.htmlandpublic/manifest.webmanifest - Replace
public/og-image.jpgfor social sharing previews - Set default relays and upload servers in
ditto.json
Deployment
Ditto builds to static files and can be deployed anywhere that serves HTML.
- GitHub Pages / GitLab Pages -- Push to
mainand CI auto-deploys - Netlify / Vercel -- Connect your fork and deploy. A
_redirectsfile is included for SPA routing - VPS / Any web server -- Build and copy
dist/to your server. Configure SPA routing (e.g., Nginxtry_files $uri $uri/ /index.html)
Android
Build a native Android app with Capacitor:
npm run build
npx cap sync
npx cap open android
Tech Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Framework | React 18 |
| Build | Vite |
| Language | TypeScript |
| Styling | TailwindCSS 3 + shadcn/ui |
| Routing | React Router 6 |
| Data | TanStack Query |
| Nostr | Nostrify + nostr-tools |
| Mobile | Capacitor |
| Testing | Vitest + React Testing Library |
Project Structure
src/
components/ UI components (100+), including shadcn/ui primitives
hooks/ Custom React hooks (65+)
pages/ Page components for each route (30+)
contexts/ React context providers
lib/ Utilities and shared logic
test/ Test setup and helpers
public/ Static assets, icons, manifest
Contributing
We welcome contributions but have high standards. Please read the full Contributing Guide before submitting a merge request. The short version:
- Bug fixes: One bug, one MR. Keep it small and focused.
- New features: Must link to an existing issue and align with the Ditto Philosophy.
- Required: Live preview URL, before/after screenshots, completed self-review checklist.
- Required tools: Claude Opus 4.6 (or latest frontier model), an AI coding agent with plan mode.
Read the Ditto Philosophy to understand what Ditto is and isn't.