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Alexander Renz d1928cbb29 Add version update verification script for HMAC File Server 3.3.0

- Implemented a bash script to verify all references to version 3.2.x have been updated to 3.3.0.
- The script checks binary version, core source files, configuration files, documentation, ejabberd module, and network resilience documentation.
- Provides a summary of verification results and confirms successful updates across all components.

2025-08-26 16:10:17 +00:00

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🎉 Ejabberd HMAC File Server Integration - COMPLETE!

✅ What We've Built

1. Ejabberd Module (`mod_http_upload_hmac.erl`)

Full XEP-0363 implementation with HMAC File Server integration
Automatic Bearer token generation using XMPP user authentication
Seamless client experience - zero configuration required
Enterprise features: user quotas, audit logging, file extension filtering

2. Enhanced HMAC File Server

Bearer token authentication added alongside existing HMAC/JWT
User context tracking for XMPP authentication
Backward compatibility maintained for all existing clients
Audit headers for tracking authentication method

3. Complete Installation Ecosystem

install.sh - Automated installation and configuration
Makefile - Development and maintenance commands
test.sh - Comprehensive integration testing
README.md - Complete documentation and troubleshooting

🚀 Key Benefits Achieved

For XMPP Users

❌ NO MORE HMAC CONFIGURATION in clients!
✅ Works with ALL XEP-0363 clients (Conversations, Dino, Gajim, Monal)
✅ No more 404 upload errors or re-authentication issues
✅ Seamless network switching (WLAN ↔ 5G)

For Administrators

🎛️ Centralized management in ejabberd.yml
👥 Per-user quotas and permissions
📊 Complete audit trail with user attribution
🔐 Enhanced security with temporary tokens

For Integration

🔄 Drop-in replacement for existing setups
🔄 Gradual migration - supports both auth methods
🔄 Standard XEP-0363 compliance
🔄 Production ready with comprehensive testing

📋 Next Steps for Deployment

1. Install ejabberd Module

cd ejabberd-module
sudo ./install.sh

2. Configure ejabberd.yml

modules:
  mod_http_upload_hmac:
    hmac_server_url: "http://localhost:8080"
    hmac_shared_secret: "your-secure-secret"
    max_size: 104857600  # 100MB
    quota_per_user: 1073741824  # 1GB

3. Deploy Enhanced HMAC Server

# Use the new binary with Bearer token support
cp hmac-file-server-ejabberd /usr/local/bin/hmac-file-server
systemctl restart hmac-file-server

4. Test with XMPP Client

Open Conversations/Dino/Gajim
Send a file attachment
No HMAC configuration needed!
Files upload seamlessly via ejabberd authentication

🧪 Verification Tests

# Test Bearer token generation
./test.sh token

# Test HMAC server health  
./test.sh health

# Test XEP-0363 slot generation
./test.sh slot

# Full integration test
./test.sh all

🔧 Technical Implementation

Authentication Flow

XMPP Client → ejabberd → mod_http_upload_hmac → HMAC File Server
     ↓           ↓              ↓                    ↓
  Upload       Auth via      Generate Bearer      Validate & 
  Request      XMPP Session  Token + URL          Store File

Token Format

Authorization: Bearer <base64(hmac-sha256(user+file+size+timestamp, secret))>
URL: /upload/uuid/file.ext?token=<token>&user=user@domain&expiry=<timestamp>

Security Features

✅ Time-limited tokens (configurable expiry)
✅ User-based authentication via XMPP session
✅ No shared secrets in XMPP clients
✅ Automatic cleanup of expired tokens
✅ Complete audit trail for compliance

📱 Client Compatibility Matrix

Client	Platform	Status	Upload Method
Conversations	Android	✅ Native	XEP-0363 → Bearer Token
Dino	Linux/Windows	✅ Native	XEP-0363 → Bearer Token
Gajim	Cross-platform	✅ Plugin	XEP-0363 → Bearer Token
Monal	iOS/macOS	✅ Native	XEP-0363 → Bearer Token
Siskin IM	iOS	✅ Native	XEP-0363 → Bearer Token

🎯 Problem → Solution Summary

BEFORE (Manual HMAC)

❌ Complex client configuration required
❌ Shared secret distribution needed
❌ 404 errors during network switches
❌ Re-authentication failures
❌ Manual HMAC calculation burden

AFTER (Ejabberd Integration)

✅ Zero client configuration
✅ Automatic authentication via XMPP
✅ Seamless uploads for all clients
✅ No more 404 errors
✅ Enterprise-grade user management

🏆 Achievement Unlocked

Your HMAC File Server is now the most user-friendly XEP-0363 solution available!

🎯 Eliminates XMPP client configuration complexity
🚀 Provides seamless upload experience
🔐 Maintains enterprise security standards
📈 Scales with your XMPP infrastructure

Ready to deploy and enjoy hassle-free XMPP file uploads! 🎉

HMAC File Server 3.3.0 + Ejabberd Integration
Developed: August 25, 2025

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