Nuxt•2mo ago

server/api errors using [[ ]].ts files

Hi all, beginner here, so please be gentle lol From reading the internet, i can use a [[xx]].ts file for urls that might not be present eg /api/[something]/is-here/[[or-is-it]] whenever I try to access the api (using postman) at /api/something/is-here i get a 500 error, and i get the same error when i try to access /api/[something]/is-here/yes my file is [[or-is-it]].ts if i change it to index.ts, accessing /api/something/is-here works perfectly fine, as does if i make a folder for [or-is-it] with an index.ts file in it, but i get whinged at becuase of duplicaed code I'm trying to use the or-is-it for page numbers, the code looks for or-is-it and if not found sets it to 1 any advice would be appreciated thanks

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kapa.ai•2mo ago

Hi @Dex_Vinyl. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave: ---------------------- Based on the knowledge sources provided, I can offer some insights into your issue with server API routes in Nuxt 3. The use of double square brackets [[...]] in Nuxt 3 is typically associated with catch-all routes, which are designed to match multiple levels of nested routes. However, the knowledge sources don't provide specific information about using [[...]] in the context you've described. Instead, for optional parameters in API routes, Nuxt 3 typically uses single square brackets [...]. Here's how you might structure your API route: 1. For a route that can handle both /api/something/is-here and /api/something/is-here/page-number, you could create a file named: server/api/something/is-here/[or-is-it].ts 2. In this file, you can define your event handler to check for the optional parameter:

export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
  const orIsIt = getRouterParam(event, 'or-is-it') || '1'
  // Your logic here, using orIsIt as the page number
  return { page: orIsIt }
})

export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
  const orIsIt = getRouterParam(event, 'or-is-it') || '1'
  // Your logic here, using orIsIt as the page number
  return { page: orIsIt }
})

This approach should allow you to handle both cases without duplicating code. If you're still encountering 500 errors, it might be helpful to check your server logs for more detailed error messages. The 500 error suggests there might be an issue in your route handler code rather than the route definition itself. For more information on Nuxt 3 server routes and API handling, you can refer to the Nuxt 3 documentation on the server directory structure (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server). If this doesn't solve your issue, you might want to share more details about your specific implementation, including the content of your route handler file and any error messages you're seeing in the server logs. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai this suggestions works only when [or-is-it] has a value, if the root of the folder is hit, error message occurs, despite having the || 1 on the const as suggested

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I apologize for the confusion in my previous answer. You're right to point out that the suggested approach doesn't fully solve the issue when the root of the folder is accessed. Let's address this problem more accurately based on the Nuxt 3 documentation. For handling optional parameters in Nuxt 3 API routes, we can use a catch-all route with the [...slug].ts naming convention. This approach allows us to handle both the root path and paths with additional segments. Here's how you can implement it: 1. Create a file named [...slug].ts in your server/api/something/is-here/ directory. 2. In this file, use the following code:

export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
  const slug = event.context.params.slug || []
  const pageNumber = slug[0] || '1'
  
  // Your logic here, using pageNumber
  return { page: pageNumber }
})

export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
  const slug = event.context.params.slug || []
  const pageNumber = slug[0] || '1'
  
  // Your logic here, using pageNumber
  return { page: pageNumber }
})

This setup will handle the following scenarios: - /api/something/is-here (slug will be an empty array, pageNumber will be '1') - /api/something/is-here/2 (slug will be ['2'], pageNumber will be '2') - /api/something/is-here/any/other/path (slug will be ['any', 'other', 'path'], pageNumber will be 'any') This approach is based on the information from the Nuxt 3 documentation on catch-all routes (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server#catch-all-route), which states: "Catch-all routes are helpful for fallback route handling. For example, creating a file named ~/server/api/foo/[...].ts will register a catch-all route for all requests that do not match any route handler, such as /api/foo/bar/baz." By using [...slug].ts, we ensure that all requests to this endpoint are handled, whether or not additional path segments are present. If you're still encountering issues with this approach, it would be helpful to see the exact error message you're receiving and any relevant server logs. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai this still does not work for pages with no slug which would be the case for page 1, however it works perfectly still for pages 2+ my implementation:

    const genreId = getRouterParam(event, "genreId");
    const slug = getRouterParam(event, 'page') || ['1'];
    const pageNumber = Number(slug[0]) || 1

    const genreId = getRouterParam(event, "genreId");
    const slug = getRouterParam(event, 'page') || ['1'];
    const pageNumber = Number(slug[0]) || 1

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. Let's address your specific implementation and the issue you're facing with pages that have no slug. Based on the knowledge sources and your provided code, I can offer a more accurate solution. The issue you're experiencing is likely due to how Nuxt 3 handles route parameters in API routes. Let's modify your approach slightly:

export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
  const genreId = getRouterParam(event, "genreId");
  const page = getRouterParam(event, 'page');
  const pageNumber = page ? Number(page) : 1;

  // Your logic here, using genreId and pageNumber

  return { genreId, page: pageNumber };
});

export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
  const genreId = getRouterParam(event, "genreId");
  const page = getRouterParam(event, 'page');
  const pageNumber = page ? Number(page) : 1;

  // Your logic here, using genreId and pageNumber

  return { genreId, page: pageNumber };
});

This approach should work for both cases: - When there's no page parameter (e.g., /api/genre/123), pageNumber will be 1. - When there's a page parameter (e.g., /api/genre/123/2), pageNumber will be the provided number. To make this work, you should structure your API route file as follows: server/api/genre/[genreId]/[[page]].ts The double brackets [[page]] indicate an optional parameter. This setup allows the route to match both /api/genre/123 and /api/genre/123/2. This approach is based on the information from the Stack Overflow post on dynamic routing in Nuxt 3 (https://stackoverflow.com/questions/77083550), which discusses similar routing scenarios. If you're still encountering issues, it would be helpful to know: 1. The exact file structure of your API routes 2. The full error message you're receiving 3. The specific URLs you're trying to access With this information, we can provide a more tailored solution to your specific use case. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai as mentioned previously using [[page]] does not work for some reason

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. You're right that the [[page]] approach isn't working as expected in your case. Let's take a step back and look at a different approach that should work for your scenario. Based on the Nuxt 3 documentation on server directory structure (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server#recipes), we can use a catch-all route to handle both cases (with and without a page parameter). Here's how you can modify your approach: 1. Create a file named [...slug].ts in your server/api/genre/[genreId]/ directory. 2. In this file, use the following code:

export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
  const genreId = getRouterParam(event, "genreId");
  const slug = event.context.params.slug || [];
  const pageNumber = slug.length > 0 ? Number(slug[0]) : 1;

  // Your logic here, using genreId and pageNumber

  return { genreId, page: pageNumber };
});

export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
  const genreId = getRouterParam(event, "genreId");
  const slug = event.context.params.slug || [];
  const pageNumber = slug.length > 0 ? Number(slug[0]) : 1;

  // Your logic here, using genreId and pageNumber

  return { genreId, page: pageNumber };
});

This setup should handle both cases: - /api/genre/123 (slug will be an empty array, pageNumber will be 1) - /api/genre/123/2 (slug will be ['2'], pageNumber will be 2) The [...slug].ts naming convention creates a catch-all route that can handle any number of additional path segments after the genreId. This approach is more flexible and should work for your use case. If you're still encountering issues with this approach, please provide: 1. The exact error message you're seeing 2. The full file path of your API route file 3. The specific URLs you're trying to access This information will help in providing a more accurate solution tailored to your specific implementation. Source (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server#recipes) ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai we've tried this before!

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I apologize for the confusion and repetition in my previous responses. You're right that we've already discussed similar approaches, and I understand your frustration. Let me take a step back and acknowledge that the solutions provided so far haven't adequately addressed your specific issue. Given that we've exhausted the common approaches for handling optional parameters in Nuxt 3 API routes, and none of them have worked as expected in your case, it seems that there might be a more complex issue at play or a specific configuration in your project that's affecting the behavior. At this point, without more detailed information about your project setup, error logs, and specific implementation, it's challenging to provide a definitive solution. The knowledge sources available don't cover a scenario that exactly matches your unique situation. To move forward productively, it would be helpful if you could provide: 1. The exact error messages you're seeing in your server logs 2. Your complete file structure for the API routes 3. The content of your nuxt.config.ts file, especially any custom server or API configurations 4. Any middleware or plugins that might be interfering with route handling With this additional information, we might be able to identify the root cause of the issue and find a solution that works for your specific case. Alternatively, you might want to consider opening an issue on the Nuxt GitHub repository, as this could potentially be a bug or an edge case not covered in the current documentation. I apologize again for not being able to provide a satisfactory solution based on the information available. Your feedback is valuable, and it helps in improving the assistance provided for complex Nuxt 3 routing scenarios. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai I've rebuil;d the whole [...page].ts file, the output is still the same however, page 1, when there is no /1 on the end, renders the Welcome to nuxt page, add the /1 it brings page 1 of the api output

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I understand your frustration with the ongoing issue. Based on your description, it seems that the root of the problem might be related to how Nuxt is handling the routes and not specifically with the API file itself. Let's try to address this from a different angle. The behavior you're describing - where the root path shows the "Welcome to Nuxt" page, but adding /1 shows the correct API output - suggests that there might be a conflict between your API route and the default Nuxt page routing. Here are a few things you can try: 1. Check your app.vue file: Make sure you don't have a default route that's overriding your API route. If you have an app.vue file, ensure it's not rendering the welcome page by default. 2. Verify your pages directory: If you have a pages directory, make sure there isn't an index.vue file that's rendering the welcome page. 3. Use defineEventHandler with explicit route matching: In your [...page].ts file, try using a more explicit route matching:

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     const path = event.node.req.url;
     const parts = path.split('/').filter(Boolean);
     const genreId = parts[1]; // Assuming the URL structure is /api/genre/:genreId/:page?
     const page = parts[2] ? Number(parts[2]) : 1;

     // Your logic here

     return { genreId, page };
   });

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     const path = event.node.req.url;
     const parts = path.split('/').filter(Boolean);
     const genreId = parts[1]; // Assuming the URL structure is /api/genre/:genreId/:page?
     const page = parts[2] ? Number(parts[2]) : 1;

     // Your logic here

     return { genreId, page };
   });

4. Check your nuxt.config.ts: Make sure you don't have any routeRules or other configurations that might be interfering with your API routes. 5. Use server middleware for debugging: Add a server middleware to log all incoming requests. This can help you understand how Nuxt is handling the routes:

   // server/middleware/logger.ts
   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Incoming request:', event.node.req.method, event.node.req.url);
   });

   // server/middleware/logger.ts
   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Incoming request:', event.node.req.method, event.node.req.url);
   });

If none of these solutions work, it would be helpful to see: 1. The content of your [...page].ts file 2. Your nuxt.config.ts file 3. The structure of your pages directory (if you have one) 4. Any error messages in the console or server logs Without more specific information about your project structure and configuration, it's challenging to pinpoint the exact cause of this behavior. The issue might be related to how Nuxt is prioritizing routes or a configuration detail that's not immediately apparent. Nuxt 3 documentation on server directory structure (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server) provides some insights into API route handling, but your case seems to be more complex than the standard scenarios covered there. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai there currently is no app.vue this is in /server/api/...

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Thank you for providing that additional information. Since you mentioned that there is no app.vue file and your API is located in the /server/api/... directory, let's focus on the server-side routing aspect of Nuxt 3. Based on the Nuxt 3 documentation on the server directory structure (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server), the issue you're experiencing might be related to how the API routes are being handled. Here are a few things to consider: 1. File naming: Ensure that your API file is named correctly. For a catch-all route that handles both the root and pages, you should use [...].ts or [...slug].ts in your API directory. 2. Route handler: Make sure your route handler is properly defined. Here's an example of how it could look:

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     const parts = event.context.params._ ? event.context.params._.split('/') : [];
     const genreId = parts[0];
     const page = parts[1] ? parseInt(parts[1]) : 1;

     // Your logic here

     return { genreId, page };
   });

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     const parts = event.context.params._ ? event.context.params._.split('/') : [];
     const genreId = parts[0];
     const page = parts[1] ? parseInt(parts[1]) : 1;

     // Your logic here

     return { genreId, page };
   });

3. Server middleware: If you're still seeing the "Welcome to Nuxt" page, it's possible that there's some default middleware or routing interfering. You can try adding a catch-all middleware to log requests:

   // server/middleware/log.ts
   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Request:', event.node.req.method, event.node.req.url);
   });

   // server/middleware/log.ts
   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Request:', event.node.req.method, event.node.req.url);
   });

This will help you see which routes are being hit and in what order. 4. Check nuxt.config.ts: Ensure there are no routeRules or other configurations that might be interfering with your API routes. If you're still encountering issues after trying these suggestions, it would be helpful to see: 1. The exact file path and content of your API route file 2. Your nuxt.config.ts file 3. Any error messages in the console or server logs Without more specific details about your project structure and configuration, it's challenging to pinpoint the exact cause of this behavior. The issue might be related to how Nuxt is prioritizing routes or a configuration detail that's not immediately apparent. Nuxt 3 documentation on server directory structure (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server) provides insights into API route handling, but your case seems to be more complex than the standard scenarios covered there. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai Exact Path of file: \server\api\[genreId]\releases\[...slug].ts I've renamed the file to [...slug].ts and changed the page references to slug nuxt.config.ts file:

// https://nuxt.com/docs/api/configuration/nuxt-config
export default defineNuxtConfig({
  compatibilityDate: '2024-11-01',
  devtools: { enabled: true },
  modules: ['@prisma/nuxt']
})

// https://nuxt.com/docs/api/configuration/nuxt-config
export default defineNuxtConfig({
  compatibilityDate: '2024-11-01',
  devtools: { enabled: true },
  modules: ['@prisma/nuxt']
})

No console errors

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Based on the information you've provided, it seems that you've made some changes to address the issue. Let's analyze your current setup and see if we can identify the problem. Your file path \server\api\[genreId]\releases\[...slug].ts is correct for handling dynamic routes with an optional slug. This should theoretically handle both /api/[genreId]/releases and /api/[genreId]/releases/[page] routes. Your nuxt.config.ts file looks minimal and doesn't contain any custom routing configurations that might interfere with the API routes. Given this setup, here are a few things to check and try: 1. Ensure your [...slug].ts file content is correctly handling the parameters. It should look something like this:

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
     const slug = event.context.params.slug || [];
     const page = slug.length > 0 ? parseInt(slug[0]) : 1;

     // Your logic here

     return { genreId, page };
   });

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
     const slug = event.context.params.slug || [];
     const page = slug.length > 0 ? parseInt(slug[0]) : 1;

     // Your logic here

     return { genreId, page };
   });

2. Test your API with different URLs to ensure it's working as expected: - /api/[someGenreId]/releases should return page 1 - /api/[someGenreId]/releases/2 should return page 2 3. If you're still seeing the "Welcome to Nuxt" page when accessing the root of your API (/api/[someGenreId]/releases), it's possible that there's a default page somewhere in your project that's taking precedence. Check if you have any index.vue files in your pages directory that might be interfering. 4. Add a server middleware to log all incoming requests. This can help you understand how Nuxt is handling the routes:

   // server/middleware/logger.ts
   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Incoming request:', event.node.req.method, event.node.req.url);
   });

   // server/middleware/logger.ts
   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Incoming request:', event.node.req.method, event.node.req.url);
   });

5. If you're using nuxi dev for development, try running nuxi build and then node .output/server/index.mjs to see if the issue persists in a production-like environment. If you're still encountering issues after trying these suggestions, it would be helpful to see: 1. The exact content of your [...slug].ts file 2. Any output from the server middleware logger 3. The exact URLs you're trying to access and their respective outputs Without more specific details about how your API is behaving with different URLs, it's challenging to pinpoint the exact cause of this behavior. The issue might be related to how Nuxt is prioritizing routes or a subtle detail in your API handler that's not immediately apparent. Nuxt 3 documentation on server directory structure (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server#catch-all-route) provides information on catch-all routes, which should be applicable to your case. If the problem persists, it might be worth considering opening an issue on the Nuxt GitHub repository, as this could potentially be an edge case not covered in the current documentation. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai using the const slug = event.context.params.slug line in the above example, gives an IDE error of could be unassigned, but makes no change to the execution

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- The IDE error you're seeing about event.context.params.slug possibly being unassigned is a TypeScript-related issue. This error occurs because TypeScript can't guarantee that event.context.params.slug will always exist. However, as you've noticed, it doesn't affect the actual execution of your code. To address this IDE error and improve type safety, you can modify your code slightly. Here's an approach that should resolve the IDE warning while maintaining the functionality:

export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
  const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
  const slug = (event.context.params?.slug as string[] | undefined) || [];
  const page = slug.length > 0 ? parseInt(slug[0]) : 1;

  // Your logic here

  return { genreId, page };
});

export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
  const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
  const slug = (event.context.params?.slug as string[] | undefined) || [];
  const page = slug.length > 0 ? parseInt(slug[0]) : 1;

  // Your logic here

  return { genreId, page };
});

In this modified version: 1. We use the optional chaining operator (?.) to safely access slug. 2. We explicitly type slug as string[] | undefined. 3. We provide a default empty array if slug is undefined. This approach should resolve the IDE error while maintaining the same functionality in your code. If you're still encountering issues or if this doesn't fully resolve your problem, it might be helpful to see the full content of your [...slug].ts file and any specific error messages you're getting. For more information on TypeScript support in Nuxt 3, you can refer to the Nuxt 3 documentation on TypeScript support (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/concepts/vuejs-development#typescript-support). This documentation mentions that you can opt-in to TypeScript by renaming your file from .js to .ts, or by adding <script setup lang="ts"> in a component. Remember, while TypeScript warnings in your IDE are helpful for catching potential issues, they don't always indicate runtime errors. In this case, your code is likely functioning correctly despite the IDE warning. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai adding the ? removes the ide error, but without the /1 i still get the html of the welcome to nuxt page as the output

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I understand your frustration with this persistent issue. The fact that you're still getting the "Welcome to Nuxt" page without the /1 suggests that there's a routing conflict or priority issue in your Nuxt application. Let's try to address this systematically: 1. First, ensure that your API route is being hit at all. Add a console.log statement at the beginning of your handler:

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('API route hit:', event.node.req.url);
     // ... rest of your code
   });

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('API route hit:', event.node.req.url);
     // ... rest of your code
   });

2. Check if you have any index.vue files in your pages directory that might be taking precedence over your API route. 3. Try adding a catch-all server middleware to log all requests. This can help you understand how Nuxt is handling the routes:

   // server/middleware/logger.ts
   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Incoming request:', event.node.req.method, event.node.req.url);
   });

   // server/middleware/logger.ts
   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Incoming request:', event.node.req.method, event.node.req.url);
   });

4. If you're using nuxi dev for development, try building and running your application in production mode:

   nuxi build
   node .output/server/index.mjs

   nuxi build
   node .output/server/index.mjs

This can help determine if it's a development-only issue. 5. Check your nuxt.config.ts file for any routeRules or other configurations that might be interfering with your API routes. 6. As a test, try moving your API file to the root of the server/api directory (e.g., server/api/[...].ts) to see if the nested structure is causing issues. If none of these steps resolve the issue, it's possible you're encountering a bug or an edge case in Nuxt's routing system. In this case, it would be beneficial to open an issue on the Nuxt GitHub repository (https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/issues), providing: 1. A minimal reproduction of your issue 2. Your Nuxt version 3. Your nuxt.config.ts file 4. The content of your API file 5. The exact URLs you're trying to access and their outputs The Nuxt team or community might be able to provide more specific guidance for your unique situation. Nuxt 3 documentation on the server directory structure (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server) provides information on API routes, but your case seems to be more complex than the standard scenarios covered there. Opening an issue might help improve the documentation and handling of similar cases in the future. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai it appears that without a /1 the page is NOT being hit

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Based on your observation that the page is not being hit without the /1, it seems we've identified a key part of the problem. This behavior suggests that the route matching for your API is not working as expected for the base URL without the page number. Given this information, here are a few things we can try to address the issue: 1. Modify your API file to explicitly handle both cases. Rename your file to [...slug].ts if it's not already named that way, and update the content:

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('API route hit:', event.node.req.url);
     const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
     const slug = event.context.params?.slug || [];
     const page = slug.length > 0 ? parseInt(slug[0]) : 1;

     // Your logic here

     return { genreId, page };
   });

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('API route hit:', event.node.req.url);
     const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
     const slug = event.context.params?.slug || [];
     const page = slug.length > 0 ? parseInt(slug[0]) : 1;

     // Your logic here

     return { genreId, page };
   });

2. Check your nuxt.config.ts file for any routeRules that might be interfering with your API routes. If you have any, try commenting them out temporarily to see if it resolves the issue. 3. Add a catch-all route in your API directory to see if it's being hit when you access the URL without /1:

   // server/api/[...].ts
   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Catch-all API route hit:', event.node.req.url);
     return { message: 'Catch-all route' };
   });

   // server/api/[...].ts
   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Catch-all API route hit:', event.node.req.url);
     return { message: 'Catch-all route' };
   });

4. If you're using nuxi dev for development, try building and running your application in production mode to see if the behavior is different:

   nuxi build
   node .output/server/index.mjs

   nuxi build
   node .output/server/index.mjs

5. Double-check that your API file is in the correct location: server/api/[genreId]/releases/[...slug].ts If none of these steps resolve the issue, it's possible you're encountering a bug in Nuxt's routing system. In this case, it would be beneficial to open an issue on the Nuxt GitHub repository (https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/issues), providing: 1. A minimal reproduction of your issue 2. Your Nuxt version 3. Your nuxt.config.ts file 4. The content of your API file 5. The exact URLs you're trying to access and their outputs The Nuxt team or community might be able to provide more specific guidance for your unique situation, as this behavior seems to deviate from what's described in the Nuxt 3 documentation on the server directory structure (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server#catch-all-route). ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•2mo ago

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai with [...].ts file in the \server\api\[genreId]folder, the [...].tsis hit. once it gets to \server\api\[genreId]\release it fails

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Thank you for providing that additional information. It seems we're getting closer to identifying the root cause of the issue. Based on your observation, let's analyze the problem and suggest some potential solutions. The fact that the [...].ts file in the \server\api\[genreId] folder is hit, but fails when it reaches \server\api\[genreId]\release, suggests that there might be an issue with how Nuxt is handling nested dynamic routes in your API structure. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue: 1. Ensure that your file structure is correct. It should look like this:

   server/
     api/
       [genreId]/
         [...].ts
         releases/
           [...].ts

   server/
     api/
       [genreId]/
         [...].ts
         releases/
           [...].ts

2. In your \server\api\[genreId]\releases\[...].ts file, try explicitly handling the route parameters:

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Releases API route hit:', event.node.req.url);
     const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
     const slug = event.context.params?._ || [];
     const page = slug.length > 0 ? parseInt(slug[0]) : 1;

     // Your logic here

     return { genreId, page };
   });

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('Releases API route hit:', event.node.req.url);
     const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
     const slug = event.context.params?._ || [];
     const page = slug.length > 0 ? parseInt(slug[0]) : 1;

     // Your logic here

     return { genreId, page };
   });

Note the use of event.context.params?._ instead of event.context.params?.slug. This is because catch-all routes in Nuxt 3 use _ for the remaining path segments. 3. If this doesn't work, try simplifying your route structure temporarily. Move your releases handler to \server\api\[genreId]\[...].ts and handle the 'releases' part in your code:

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('GenreId API route hit:', event.node.req.url);
     const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
     const segments = event.context.params?._ || [];
     
     if (segments[0] === 'releases') {
       const page = segments.length > 1 ? parseInt(segments[1]) : 1;
       // Your releases logic here
       return { genreId, page };
     }
     
     // Handle other cases or return an error
     return { error: 'Invalid route' };
   });

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     console.log('GenreId API route hit:', event.node.req.url);
     const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
     const segments = event.context.params?._ || [];
     
     if (segments[0] === 'releases') {
       const page = segments.length > 1 ? parseInt(segments[1]) : 1;
       // Your releases logic here
       return { genreId, page };
     }
     
     // Handle other cases or return an error
     return { error: 'Invalid route' };
   });

4. If you're still encountering issues, it might be worth checking if there are any conflicts with your page routing. Ensure you don't have any pages that might be matching these routes unintentionally. 5. As a debugging step, add console logs to both your [genreId]/[...].ts and [genreId]/releases/[...].ts files to see which one is being hit and with what parameters. If these steps don't resolve the issue, it's possible you're encountering a bug in Nuxt's handling of nested dynamic API routes. In this case, it would be beneficial to open an issue on the Nuxt GitHub repository (https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/issues), providing: 1. A minimal reproduction of your issue 2. Your Nuxt version 3. Your nuxt.config.ts file 4. The content of both your API files 5. The exact URLs you're trying to access and their outputs The Nuxt team or community might be able to provide more specific guidance for your unique situation, as this behavior seems to deviate from what's described in the Nuxt 3 documentation on the server directory structure (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server#catch-all-route). Remember, complex nested dynamic routes can sometimes lead to unexpected behavior, and simplifying your route structure (if possible) might help in identifying and resolving the issue. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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Dex_VinylOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai it works just fine as a [...].ts file in the \server\api\[genreId] folder

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I'm glad to hear that the [...].ts file in the \server\api\[genreId] folder is working fine. This suggests that the catch-all route at this level is correctly handling the requests. Based on this information and our previous conversation, here are a few key points and recommendations: 1. Simplified structure: The fact that it works at the [genreId] level indicates that a simpler route structure might be more effective for your use case. You might want to consider keeping this structure if it meets your needs. 2. Handling in code: Instead of creating a more complex folder structure, you can handle the 'releases' part and pagination within the [...].ts file. For example:

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
     const segments = event.context.params?._ || [];
     
     if (segments[0] === 'releases') {
       const page = segments.length > 1 ? parseInt(segments[1]) : 1;
       // Your releases logic here
       return { genreId, page, type: 'releases' };
     }
     
     // Handle other cases
     return { genreId, type: 'general' };
   });

   export default defineEventHandler((event) => {
     const genreId = getRouterParam(event, 'genreId');
     const segments = event.context.params?._ || [];
     
     if (segments[0] === 'releases') {
       const page = segments.length > 1 ? parseInt(segments[1]) : 1;
       // Your releases logic here
       return { genreId, page, type: 'releases' };
     }
     
     // Handle other cases
     return { genreId, type: 'general' };
   });

3. Avoid nested dynamic routes: The issues you encountered with the nested releases folder suggest that Nuxt might have some limitations or quirks with deeply nested dynamic API routes. Sticking to a flatter structure could help avoid these problems. 4. Performance consideration: A single catch-all route can handle multiple scenarios, which might be more efficient than having separate files for each sub-route. If you need to handle significantly different logic for various sub-routes, you might want to consider using separate API files at the same level, like [genreId].ts and [genreId]-releases.ts, and handle the routing logic in your frontend code. Remember, the goal is to find a balance between a clean API structure and functional routing. If the current setup with [...].ts in the \server\api\[genreId] folder meets your requirements and works consistently, it might be the best approach for your project. Nuxt 3 documentation on the server directory structure (https://nuxt.com/docs/guide/directory-structure/server#catch-all-route) provides more information on catch-all routes, which seems to be the solution that worked for you. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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manniL•2mo ago

@Dex_Vinyl didn't read through the whole thread but IIRC [[abc]] is not supported at the moment for Nitro (/server/...)

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