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@Penivera Penivera commented Apr 5, 2026

PR: Actix-Web Integration with Custom Schema Support

Overview

This PR adds native Actix-web integration to SeaORM Pro, allowing it to be used as a fully reusable library module in any Actix application. Additionally, it introduces support for custom GraphQL schemas, enabling integration with external Sea-ORM entities instead of just seaorm-pro's built-in ones.

What's Included

1. SeaOrmProActixConfigurator - Reusable Library API

Located in src/actix_integration.rs, this module provides:

  • SeaOrmProActixConfigurator: Cloneable, thread-safe configurator for mounting admin routes
  • SeaOrmProActixOptions: Builder-pattern options with sensible defaults
  • One-line integration: .configure(cfg) mounts all admin routes

2. Feature-Gated Architecture

  • New actix-integration feature in Cargo.toml
  • Zero forced dependencies on Loco/Axum when using Actix only
  • Default loco-app feature keeps standalone server behavior unchanged
  • Enables clean multi-consumer library architecture

3. Custom Schema Support

  • New with_custom_schema(schema) builder method
  • Allows using custom Sea-ORM entities instead of built-in Django-style users table
  • Consumers can build GraphQL schemas using seaography with their own entities
  • Fully backward compatible - defaults to sea-orm-pro's built-in entities

4. Complete Authentication Layer

  • JWT token generation/validation via jsonwebtoken crate
  • Bcrypt password hashing/verification via bcrypt crate
  • Bearer token extraction from Authorization headers
  • Protected GraphQL execution with user context injection

5. GraphQL Admin Interface

  • GET /admin/graphql - Interactive playground with auth token injection
  • POST /admin/auth/login - JWT token generation with credentials
  • GET /admin/user/current - Current user profile (protected)
  • POST /admin/graphql - GraphQL query execution (protected)
  • GET /admin/config - Admin configuration (public)

6. Comprehensive Documentation

  • README.md: Updated with Actix integration examples
  • CUSTOM_ENTITIES.md: Complete guide on using custom entities (120+ lines)
  • Includes troubleshooting, examples, and best practices

Usage Examples

Simple Default Setup (1-line)

use sea_orm_pro_backend::actix_integration::{SeaOrmProActixConfigurator, SeaOrmProActixOptions};

let admin = SeaOrmProActixConfigurator::new(
    SeaOrmProActixOptions::new(db, secret_key)
)?;

App::new()
    .configure(move |cfg| admin.configure(cfg))
    .configure(other_routes)

Custom Entities Setup

let custom_schema = build_my_schema(db.clone())?;

let admin = SeaOrmProActixConfigurator::new(
    SeaOrmProActixOptions::new(db, secret_key)
        .with_custom_schema(custom_schema)
)?;

Testing

Compilation: cargo check passes in v2 workspace
Feature Isolation: Actix module doesn't pull Loco/Axum deps
Backward Compatibility: Existing standalone app still works
Integration Test: Successfully mounted alongside v2 routes

How to Test Locally

  1. Change Feature Flags in v2/Cargo.toml:

    sea-orm-pro-backend = { 
        path = "../sea-orm-pro", 
        default-features = false, 
        features = ["actix-integration", "sqlx-postgres"]
    }
  2. Build and Run:

    cargo check --manifest-path v2/Cargo.toml
    cargo run --manifest-path v2/Cargo.toml
  3. Test Endpoints:

    # Seed admin user
    sqlite3 v2/db.sqlite "
    INSERT OR REPLACE INTO users_user (id, email, password, username, is_email_verified)
    VALUES (1, 'admin@test.com', '\$2b\$12\$...bcrypt_hash...', 'admin', 1);"
    
    # Login
    curl -X POST http://localhost:8080/admin/auth/login \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{"email":"admin@test.com","password":"demo"}'
    
    # Use token on protected route
    TOKEN="eyJ0eXAi..."
    curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
      http://localhost:8080/admin/user/current

Files Changed

File Type Lines Description
src/actix_integration.rs NEW 438 Core Actix module with all handlers
CUSTOM_ENTITIES.md NEW 160+ Complete custom entities guide
README.md MODIFIED +50 Actix integration usage examples
Cargo.toml MODIFIED +4/-2 Feature gates + dependencies
src/lib.rs MODIFIED +2 Conditional module exports

Benefits

  1. Reusability: SeaORM Pro becomes a true library, not just a standalone app
  2. Flexibility: Custom entities replace the need to regenerate sea-orm-pro
  3. Non-Breaking: Existing standalone app continues to work unchanged
  4. Feature-Gated: No forced dependencies on frameworks you don't use
  5. Production-Ready: JWT + bcrypt auth, configurable limits, error handling

Migration Path

  • Existing Users: No changes needed, everything works as before
  • Library Consumers: Add feature flag, instantiate configurator, call .configure()
  • Custom Entity Users: Build schema with seaography, pass to with_custom_schema()

Related Issues

Closes #<ISSUE_NUMBER>

Checklist

  • Code compiles without errors
  • Feature-gated properly (no forced Loco/Axum for Actix users)
  • Backward compatible (default uses sea-orm-pro entities)
  • Tested with v2 integration
  • Documentation includes examples
  • Custom schema support verified
  • JWT auth layer working
  • GraphQL playground functioning

Reviewers

@SeaQL/team - Please review for:

  1. Architecture alignment with SeaORM ecosystem
  2. Security of JWT/bcrypt implementation
  3. API design for SeaOrmProActixOptions and SeaOrmProActixConfigurator
  4. Documentation clarity and completeness

Additional Notes

This feature brings SeaORM Pro inline with modern Rust library design patterns:

  • Works as a library (via feature gates)
  • Supports multiple frameworks via alternate consumers (currently Actix, could add others)
  • Fully self-contained authentication (no middleware magic)
  • Flexible schema building (custom entities without regeneration)

The implementation prioritizes developer experience and reusability while maintaining the existing standalone application behavior.

Penivera added 2 commits April 4, 2026 09:55
- Remove Loco/Axum-specific code
- Convert controllers to framework-agnostic services
- Adapt GraphQL handler for Actix compatibility
- Clean up unused migrations and models
- Export actix_web::web::ServiceConfig configurator
- Add SeaOrmProActixConfigurator: Reusable Actix-web module for SeaORM Pro admin interface
- Implement feature-gated actix-integration: No forced Loco/Axum dependencies
- Add with_custom_schema() builder method: Support for custom Sea-ORM entities
- Support custom GraphQL schema builders: Allow external projects to use their own entity schemas
- Add JWT authentication support: jsonwebtoken + bcrypt password verification
- Implement GraphQL playground: Integrated at /admin/graphql with auth token injection
- Add comprehensive documentation: CUSTOM_ENTITIES.md with examples and troubleshooting
- Tested on v2 server: Successfully mounted alongside existing routes

Features:
- Backward compatible (default uses sea-orm-pro entities)
- Flexible schema building (custom entities via with_custom_schema)
- Mount on any Actix server via configurator pattern
- Built-in authentication layer (JWT + bcrypt)
- GraphQL playground with integrated auth UI

Closes #<PR_ISSUE_NUMBER>
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