.env.example

# ==================================================
# ArcForge Environment Variables
# ==================================================
#
# Copy this file and rename the copy to:
#   .env
#
# Replace the placeholder database values with your
# own PostgreSQL credentials.
#
# Never commit the real .env file.
#
# IMPORTANT:
# Variables beginning with VITE_ are included in the
# client bundle and are visible in the browser.
# Never use VITE_ for passwords, database credentials,
# API secrets, or other private information.

# --------------------------------------------------
# Application
# --------------------------------------------------

# Use "development" locally.
# Use "production" in the deployed server environment.
NODE_ENV=development

# Local Express server port.
# Render supplies PORT automatically in production.
PORT=3001

# --------------------------------------------------
# Client API Configuration
# --------------------------------------------------

# Base URL of the ArcForge Express API.
#
# Local development:
VITE_API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:3001

# Production example:
# VITE_API_BASE_URL=https://arcforge-api.onrender.com

# --------------------------------------------------
# Server and CORS Configuration
# --------------------------------------------------

# Frontend origin allowed to access the Express API.
#
# Local development:
CLIENT_URL=http://localhost:5173

# Production example:
# CLIENT_URL=https://arcforge-client.onrender.com

# --------------------------------------------------
# PostgreSQL Database
# --------------------------------------------------

# Connect to the hosted database from a terminal with:
#
#   PGPASSWORD={Password} psql -h {Hostname}.{Region}-postgres.render.com -U {Username} {Database}

PGUSER="{Username}"
PGPASSWORD="{Password}"
PGHOST="{Hostname}.{Region}-postgres.render.com"
PGPORT=5432
PGDATABASE="{Database}"

# Use "true" for hosted databases requiring SSL.
# Use "false" for a local database without SSL.
DB_SSL=false