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This PR fixes Issue #8230 where the Settings dialog incorrectly shows an "unsaved changes" prompt after changing Mode/API in the main interface, even when no settings were actually modified in the dialog.

Problem

After changing the Mode or API from the main interface and then opening Settings and clicking Done, users were seeing an "unsaved changes" prompt despite not making any changes within the Settings dialog.

Solution

  • Added isInitialMount ref to track the first mount of SettingsView
  • Implemented proper state synchronization on mount without marking as dirty
  • Simplified setApiConfigurationField to only mark as dirty for actual user actions (when isUserAction is true)
  • Removed complex initial sync logic that was causing false positives

Testing

  • All existing tests pass (17/17 tests in SettingsView.spec.tsx)
  • Linting and type checking pass
  • Manual testing confirms the issue is resolved

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Code review tool reported 95% confidence with PROCEED recommendation.

Fixes #8230


Important

Fixes false 'unsaved changes' prompt in SettingsView.tsx by tracking initial mount and marking dirty state only for user actions.

  • Behavior:
    • Fixes false 'unsaved changes' prompt in SettingsView.tsx after Mode/API change.
    • Adds isInitialMount ref to track first mount and prevent false dirty state.
    • Simplifies setApiConfigurationField to mark dirty only for user actions.
  • State Management:
    • Implements state synchronization on mount without marking as dirty.
    • Removes complex initial sync logic causing false positives.
  • Testing:
    • All existing tests pass (17/17 tests in SettingsView.spec.tsx).
    • Manual testing confirms issue resolution.

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- Added isInitialMount ref to track first mount of SettingsView
- Sync extension state on mount without marking as dirty
- Simplified setApiConfigurationField to only mark as dirty for user actions
- Removed complex initial sync logic that was causing false positives

Fixes #8230
@roomote roomote bot requested review from cte, jr and mrubens as code owners September 22, 2025 22:37
@dosubot dosubot bot added size:S This PR changes 10-29 lines, ignoring generated files. bug Something isn't working labels Sep 22, 2025
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Reviewing my own code is like proofreading my own typos - I'll probably miss something obvious.

setCachedState(extensionState)
setChangeDetected(false)
isInitialMount.current = false
}
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Potential race condition: The isInitialMount ref is set to false at the end of the useEffect. If the component re-renders quickly or extensionState changes during the initial mount, there could be edge cases where the dirty state is incorrectly set.

Consider setting isInitialMount.current = false before the state update:

if (isInitialMount.current) {
    isInitialMount.current = false
    setCachedState(extensionState)
    setChangeDetected(false)
}

const apiConfiguration = useMemo(() => cachedState.apiConfiguration ?? {}, [cachedState.apiConfiguration])

// Track if this is the initial mount to avoid marking as dirty on first sync
const isInitialMount = useRef(true)
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Missing cleanup for isInitialMount: If the component unmounts and remounts (e.g., when navigating away and back to settings), isInitialMount will remain false, potentially causing the dirty state to be set on subsequent mounts.

Consider resetting on unmount or using a different approach to track initial sync.


const apiConfiguration = useMemo(() => cachedState.apiConfiguration ?? {}, [cachedState.apiConfiguration])

// Track if this is the initial mount to avoid marking as dirty on first sync
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Code comment clarity: This comment could be more specific. Consider:

// Track if this is the component's first mount to prevent marking as dirty during initial state synchronization

}
}, [settingsImportedAt, extensionState])

// Sync with extension state on mount without marking as dirty
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Consider consolidating initial sync logic: Lines 201-211 and 221-228 both handle initial state synchronization but in slightly different ways. The first handles API config changes, the second handles initial mount. Consider unifying this logic to reduce complexity and potential inconsistencies.

@hannesrudolph hannesrudolph added the Issue/PR - Triage New issue. Needs quick review to confirm validity and assign labels. label Sep 22, 2025
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