claudetools/projects/msp-tools/guru-rmm/session-logs/2026-01-21-session.md

GuruRMM Session Log: 2026-01-21

Project: GuruRMM - Remote Monitoring & Management System Duration: ~2 hours Focus: Dashboard UI Redesign + Production Fixes

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Session Summary

What Was Accomplished

1. Fixed 500 Error on Dashboard

   • Nginx config pointed to wrong path (/var/www/gururmm/dashboard/dist instead of /var/www/gururmm/dashboard)
   • Fixed by updating nginx config and reloading

2. Diagnosed Network Error on Login

   • Dashboard hardcoded to https://rmm-api.azcomputerguru.com for API calls
   • Users accessing via http://172.16.3.30 got cross-origin errors
   • Solution: Access via domain https://rmm-api.azcomputerguru.com/

3. Complete Dashboard UI Redesign - "Mission Control" Aesthetic

   • Transformed generic template design into distinctive command center theme
   • Dark navy theme with cyan/teal accents
   • Glassmorphism cards with backdrop blur
   • JetBrains Mono + Inter typography
   • Animated stat cards, status pulses, entrance animations
   • Grid pattern backgrounds with radial glow effects

Key Decisions Made

1. Dark Theme as Default

   • Rationale: RMM tools are monitoring dashboards, dark theme reduces eye strain
   • Color palette: Navy (#0a0e1a) base, cyan (#06b6d4) primary accent

2. Monospace Typography for Data

   • Rationale: Technical/command center aesthetic appropriate for RMM tool
   • JetBrains Mono for headings/data, Inter for body text

3. Glassmorphism Card Style

   • Rationale: Modern, distinctive, creates depth without being distracting
   • Semi-transparent backgrounds with backdrop-blur

Problems Encountered and Solutions

Problem 1: 500 Error on Dashboard

• Error: rewrite or internal redirection cycle while internally redirecting to "/index.html"
• Cause: Nginx root pointed to non-existent /dist subdirectory
• Fix: sed -i 's|/var/www/gururmm/dashboard/dist|/var/www/gururmm/dashboard|'

Problem 2: Network Error on Login

• Error: Browser CORS blocking API calls
• Cause: Dashboard loaded from http://172.16.3.30, API calls to https://rmm-api.azcomputerguru.com
• Fix: Access dashboard via domain (same origin)

Problem 3: TypeScript Build Error

• Error: 'CheckCircle' is declared but its value is never read
• Cause: Unused import in redesigned Dashboard.tsx
• Fix: Removed unused import

Problem 4: CSS @import Warning

• Warning: @import rules must precede all rules aside from @charset and @layer
• Cause: Google Fonts import came after Tailwind import
• Fix: Moved font import to top of index.css

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Credentials & Infrastructure

GuruRMM Server (172.16.3.30)

SSH Access:

Host: 172.16.3.30
User: root
Auth: SSH key (ed25519)

Database (PostgreSQL):

Host: localhost (on 172.16.3.30)
Port: 5432
Database: gururmm
User: gururmm
Password: 43617ebf7eb242e814ca9988cc4df5ad

Services:

GuruRMM Server: systemd gururmm-server, port 3001
GuruRMM Agent: systemd gururmm-agent
PostgreSQL: port 5432
Nginx: port 80 (proxy + static files)

Site Codes:

Main Office: SWIFT-CLOUD-6910

URLs & Endpoints

Dashboard: https://rmm-api.azcomputerguru.com/
API: https://rmm-api.azcomputerguru.com/api/
WebSocket: wss://rmm-api.azcomputerguru.com/ws
Downloads: https://rmm-api.azcomputerguru.com/downloads/
Health: https://rmm-api.azcomputerguru.com/health

Direct Access (internal):

Dashboard: http://172.16.3.30/
API: http://172.16.3.30/api/

File Paths on Server

Dashboard: /var/www/gururmm/dashboard/
Downloads: /var/www/gururmm/downloads/
Server Binary: /opt/gururmm/gururmm-server
Agent Binary: /opt/gururmm/gururmm-agent
Nginx Config: /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/gururmm
Server Service: /etc/systemd/system/gururmm-server.service
Agent Service: /etc/systemd/system/gururmm-agent.service

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Commands & Outputs

Nginx Config Fix

ssh root@172.16.3.30 "sed -i 's|/var/www/gururmm/dashboard/dist|/var/www/gururmm/dashboard|' /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/gururmm && nginx -t && systemctl reload nginx"

Dashboard Build

cd /Users/azcomputerguru/ClaudeTools/projects/msp-tools/guru-rmm/dashboard
npm run build

Dashboard Deploy

scp -r dist/* root@172.16.3.30:/var/www/gururmm/dashboard/
# Clean old assets
ssh root@172.16.3.30 "rm /var/www/gururmm/dashboard/assets/index-6D9Xlotq.css /var/www/gururmm/dashboard/assets/index-Bn5G1iG3.js"

Check Logs

ssh root@172.16.3.30 "tail -50 /var/log/nginx/error.log"
ssh root@172.16.3.30 "tail -20 /var/log/nginx/access.log"
ssh root@172.16.3.30 "journalctl -u gururmm-server -n 20 --no-pager"

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Configuration Changes

Files Modified

Dashboard Source (7 files):

File	Changes
src/index.css	Complete overhaul - dark theme, CSS variables, animations, glassmorphism utilities (+1,337 lines)
src/pages/Login.tsx	Glassmorphism card, gradient logo, floating shapes (+193 lines)
src/pages/Dashboard.tsx	Animated stat cards, system status, relative times (+494 lines)
src/components/Layout.tsx	Dark sidebar, cyan accents, grid background (+186 lines)
src/components/Card.tsx	Glow variants, glassmorphism (+111 lines)
src/components/Button.tsx	Gradient backgrounds, glow effects (+60 lines)
src/components/Input.tsx	Dark styling, Textarea component (+118 lines)

Server Config:

File	Changes
/etc/nginx/sites-enabled/gururmm	Fixed root path from /dashboard/dist to /dashboard

CSS Design System Added

CSS Variables:

--bg-primary: #0a0e1a;
--bg-secondary: #111827;
--accent-cyan: #06b6d4;
--accent-green: #10b981;
--accent-amber: #f59e0b;
--accent-rose: #f43f5e;
--glass-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
--glow-cyan: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);

Utility Classes Added:

• .glass, .glass-card - glassmorphism effects
• .glow-cyan, .glow-green, .glow-amber, .glow-rose - glow effects
• .text-gradient - gradient text
• .animate-fade-in-up, .animate-pulse-glow, .animate-shimmer - animations
• .status-online, .status-offline, .status-error - status indicators

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Git Commits

Hash	Message
666d06a	feat(dashboard): Mission Control UI redesign with dark theme and glassmorphism

Commit Details:

• 7 files changed
• +2,258 insertions, -241 deletions
• Branch: main (ahead of origin by 1)

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Pending/Incomplete Tasks

Immediate

1. Push commit to remote - Commit 666d06a needs to be pushed

Future Enhancements (Phase 3 from Remediation Plan)

• Request logging/audit trail
• Comprehensive health check endpoint
• Graceful shutdown handling
• Pagination for commands endpoint
• Token expiration handling in dashboard
• Dark mode toggle (currently dark-only)

Testing

• Verify login works with correct credentials
• Test all dashboard pages with new styling
• Verify responsive design on mobile

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Reference Information

Dashboard Tech Stack

• React 19 + TypeScript
• Vite 7.2.7 (build tool)
• Tailwind CSS 4.x
• TanStack Query (data fetching)
• Axios (HTTP client)
• Lucide React (icons)

Design System

• Primary Font: JetBrains Mono (headings, data)
• Body Font: Inter (text)
• Theme: Dark navy (#0a0e1a)
• Accent: Cyan (#06b6d4)
• Cards: Glassmorphism (blur + transparency)

Nginx Configuration (Current)

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name _;
    root /var/www/gururmm/dashboard;
    index index.html;

    location /downloads/ { alias /var/www/gururmm/downloads/; autoindex on; }
    location /api/ { proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:3001; ... }
    location /ws { proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:3001; ... }
    location /health { proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:3001; }
    location / { try_files $uri $uri/ /index.html; }
}

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Session Metrics

• Issues Fixed: 3 (500 error, network error, build errors)
• Files Modified: 8 (7 dashboard + 1 nginx)
• Lines Changed: +2,258 / -241
• Commits Created: 1
• Deployments: 1 (dashboard to production)

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Session End: 2026-01-21 Status: Dashboard redesign complete, deployed, commit ready to push