Do not name the env variable NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY.

[190km]

When an env varible starts by NEXT_PUBLIC its accessible by the client, so remove the NEXT_PUBLIC and rename it by another name.

[codeautopilot[bot]]

Potential solution

The plan to solve the bug involves renaming the environment variable NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY to API_KEY to ensure it is not exposed to the client-side. This change needs to be reflected in the code where the variable is used, in the environment configuration files, and in the Next.js configuration.

What is causing this bug?

The bug is caused by the use of the NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY environment variable, which is prefixed with NEXT_PUBLIC. This prefix makes the variable accessible on the client-side, posing a security risk. The goal is to rename this variable to API_KEY to ensure it is only accessible on the server-side.

Code

src/hooks/useTranslate.jsx

Update the reference to the environment variable from process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY to process.env.API_KEY.

Updated Code

const openai = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: process.env.API_KEY,
  dangerouslyAllowBrowser: true,
});

.env.local

Ensure that the new API_KEY variable is defined in the .env.local file if necessary. If the variable is defined in another environment file or directly in the deployment environment, update those configurations as well.

Example Update

API_KEY=your_api_key_value_here

next.config.mjs

Add the new environment variable API_KEY to the Next.js configuration to ensure it is available for server-side operations and build-time configurations.

Updated Content

/** @type {import('next').NextConfig} */
const nextConfig = {
  env: {
    API_KEY: process.env.API_KEY,
  },
};

export default nextConfig;

How to replicate the bug

1. Set the environment variable NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY in your environment configuration (e.g., .env.local).
2. Use the variable in the code as process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY.
3. Build and run the Next.js application.
4. Inspect the client-side code or network requests to see if the NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY is exposed.

Task

User input/request

Ticket title: Do not name the env variable NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY.

Ticket Description: When an env variable starts by NEXT_PUBLIC its accessible by the client, so remove the NEXT_PUBLIC and rename it by another name.

Summary of Changes

1. Update the Environment Variable Reference: Change the reference from process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY to process.env.API_KEY in src/hooks/useTranslate.jsx.
2. Define the Environment Variable: Ensure that the new API_KEY variable is defined in the .env.local file or other relevant environment files.
3. Update Next.js Configuration: Add the new environment variable API_KEY to the Next.js configuration in next.config.mjs.

By following these steps, we ensure that the API key is not exposed to the client-side, enhancing the security of the application.

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Files used for this task:

Changes on src/hooks/useTranslate.jsx

# Analysis Report for `src/hooks/useTranslate.jsx` ## Issue Description The environment variable `NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY` is currently being used in the code. Environment variables prefixed with `NEXT_PUBLIC` are exposed to the client-side, which poses a security risk. The task is to rename this environment variable to a more secure name, such as `API_KEY`. ## Relevant Code ```javascript const openai = new OpenAI({ apiKey: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY, dangerouslyAllowBrowser: true, }); ``` ## Plan for this File 1. **Update the Environment Variable Reference**: Change the reference from `process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY` to `process.env.API_KEY`. ## Updated Code ```javascript const openai = new OpenAI({ apiKey: process.env.API_KEY, dangerouslyAllowBrowser: true, }); ``` ## Conclusion The only change required in this file is to update the reference to the environment variable from `process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY` to `process.env.API_KEY`. This change will ensure that the API key is not exposed to the client-side, enhancing the security of the application.

Changes on .env.local

# Analysis Report for .env.local ## Summary The `.env.local` file is currently empty. Based on the issue description and the plan provided, the task for this file is to rename the environment variable from `NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY` to `API_KEY`. ## Findings Since the file is empty, it appears that the environment variable `NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY` is not currently defined in this file. This could mean one of the following: 1. The environment variable is defined in another environment file (e.g., `.env`, `.env.production`, etc.). 2. The environment variable is defined directly in the deployment environment and not checked into the codebase. ## Recommendations 1. **Define the Environment Variable**: If the environment variable `NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY` is intended to be defined in this file, add the new variable `API_KEY` with the appropriate value. 2. **Check Other Environment Files**: Ensure that the variable `NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY` is not defined in other environment files. If it is, rename it to `API_KEY` in those files as well. 3. **Update Deployment Configuration**: If the environment variable is set in the deployment environment, update the deployment configuration to use `API_KEY` instead of `NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY`. ## Example Update If the environment variable needs to be defined in this file, the updated `.env.local` file should look like this: ```env API_KEY=your_api_key_value_here ``` ## Conclusion The `.env.local` file is currently empty and does not contain the `NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY` variable. Ensure that the new `API_KEY` variable is defined here if necessary, and check other environment files or deployment configurations for the old variable name.

Changes on next.config.mjs

# Analysis Report ## File: next.config.mjs ### Current Content ```javascript /** @type {import('next').NextConfig} */ const nextConfig = {}; export default nextConfig; ``` ### Analysis The `next.config.mjs` file currently contains an empty configuration object. This file is used to customize the Next.js configuration, and it can include various settings such as environment variables, webpack configurations, and more. ### Potential Cause of the Bug The issue described involves renaming an environment variable from `NEXT_PUBLIC_API_KEY` to `API_KEY` to ensure it is not exposed to the client. The `next.config.mjs` file should be updated to include the new environment variable `API_KEY` if it is required for server-side operations or build-time configurations. ### Recommended Changes To address the issue, we need to ensure that the new environment variable `API_KEY` is included in the Next.js configuration. This can be done by adding the `env` property to the `nextConfig` object. ### Updated Content ```javascript /** @type {import('next').NextConfig} */ const nextConfig = { env: { API_KEY: process.env.API_KEY, }, }; export default nextConfig; ``` ### Summary - The `next.config.mjs` file currently does not include any environment variables. - To resolve the issue, we need to add the new environment variable `API_KEY` to the Next.js configuration. - The updated configuration ensures that `API_KEY` is available for server-side operations and build-time configurations. This change should be made to ensure the environment variable is properly configured and not exposed to the client.

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[mendsalbert]

When an env varible starts by NEXT_PUBLIC its accessible by the client, so remove the NEXT_PUBLIC and rename it by another name.

Thanks for bringing that to my noticed @190km