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fix(tauri-demo): use dynamic import for ES module support in Bun
Replace eval() with base64-encoded dynamic import to enable execution of code containing ES module statements in Bun runtime. Bun's eval() only supports script mode, not module mode, causing syntax errors with import statements. The new implementation uses `await import(dataUrl)` with base64-encoded data URLs, which works consistently across all three runtimes (Bun, Deno, and Node.js). This resolves the "Unexpected token" error when executing code with imports like `import { Database } from "bun:sqlite"`. Additional changes: - Remove Bun version flag parsing from entry point - Comment out macOS/Bun warning in editor (issue is now resolved) - Expand README with comprehensive setup, architecture, and troubleshooting documentation
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‎.journal/2026-02-03.md‎

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- `examples/tauri-demo/build.ts`
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- `examples/tauri-demo/src/backend/node.ts`
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- `examples/tauri-demo/package.json`
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## 21:55 - Fixed Bun eval() ES Module Support in Tauri Demo
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**Core Issue**: Bun's sidecar was failing to execute code containing ES module `import` statements, showing error:
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```
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Unexpected token '{'. import call expects one or two arguments.
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```
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This occurred because Bun's `eval()` runs in **script mode**, not **module mode**, so it doesn't support ES module syntax like `import` statements.
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### Root Cause
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When the frontend sent code like:
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```javascript
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import { Database } from "bun:sqlite"
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console.log("hello")
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```
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The `api.eval()` method used `eval(code)`, which in Bun's context is script-mode only and doesn't support ES modules.
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### Investigation Path
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1. **First attempt**: Use `import()` with `data:text/javascript;charset=utf-8,${encodeURIComponent(code)}`
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- Result: Bun doesn't execute the code (returns module with encoded string as default export)
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2. **Second attempt**: Use `import()` with base64 encoding: `data:text/javascript;base64,${base64}`
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- Result: ✅ Works! Bun executes the code and returns the actual module exports
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### Final Solution
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Changed `api.ts` to use dynamic `import()` with base64-encoded data URL:
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**Before:**
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```typescript
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export class Api {
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eval(code: string) {
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return eval(code) // Only works with Node/Deno, not Bun
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}
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}
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```
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**After:**
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```typescript
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export class Api {
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async eval(code: string) {
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const base64 = Buffer.from(code).toString("base64")
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const dataUrl = `data:text/javascript;base64,${base64}`
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return await import(dataUrl) // Works with all runtimes
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}
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}
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```
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### Why Base64 Encoding Works
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Bun's `import()` handles data URLs differently based on encoding:
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- **encodeURIComponent**: Returns module with raw encoded string (doesn't execute)
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- **base64**: Properly decodes and executes the JavaScript code
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### Key Changes Made
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**File: `examples/tauri-demo/src/backend/api.ts`**
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- Changed from `eval(code)` to `await import(dataUrl)` with base64 encoding
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- Made method `async` to handle the dynamic import Promise
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- All three runtimes (Node, Deno, Bun) now use the same implementation
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### Verification
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Bun binary now executes code with ES module imports:
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```bash
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echo 'import { Database } from "bun:sqlite"; console.log("SQLite works!");' | ./bun-binary
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# Output: SQLite works!
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```
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### Future Considerations
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1. **Performance**: Base64 encoding adds ~33% overhead to code size; acceptable for demo purposes
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2. **Error handling**: Could add try/catch around the import for better error messages
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3. **Security**: Data URL imports have same-origin restrictions; generally safe for this use case
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### Files Modified
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- `examples/tauri-demo/src/backend/api.ts`

‎examples/tauri-demo/README.md‎

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# Tauri Demo with kkrpc
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To run this demo, you need to build their entire monorepo.
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A Tauri desktop application demonstrating bidirectional RPC between a Svelte frontend and Bun/Deno/Node.js sidecar processes using kkrpc. This demo shows how kkrpc replaces Electron's contentBridge pattern in Tauri apps.
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Run in the root directory of the monorepo.
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## Overview
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This demo features a code editor that can execute JavaScript/TypeScript code in three different runtimes (Bun, Deno, Node.js) through sidecar processes. The frontend communicates with these processes via stdio (stdin/stdout) using kkrpc's type-safe RPC channel.
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### Key Features
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- **Multi-runtime support**: Execute code in Bun, Deno, or Node.js
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- **Live code editor**: Monaco-based editor with syntax highlighting
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- **Real-time output**: stdout/stderr display for each execution
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- **Type-safe RPC**: Full TypeScript inference across process boundaries
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- **ES Module support**: Import and use runtime-specific APIs (e.g., `bun:sqlite`, Deno KV)
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## Prerequisites
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- **Bun** (latest version)
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- **Deno** (latest version)
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- **Node.js** (v18+)
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- **Rust** toolchain (for Tauri)
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- **pnpm** package manager
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## Project Structure
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```
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tauri-demo/
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├── src/
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│ ├── backend/ # Sidecar implementations
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│ │ ├── api.ts # Shared API definition (eval, etc.)
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│ │ ├── bun.ts # Bun runtime entry point
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│ │ └── node.ts # Node.js runtime entry point
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│ ├── lib/
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│ │ └── components/ # Svelte UI components
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│ ├── routes/ # SvelteKit routes
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│ │ ├── +page.svelte # Main demo page
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│ │ └── examples/ # Additional examples (editor, math)
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│ └── sample-script/ # Test scripts for each runtime
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├── src-tauri/ # Rust Tauri application
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│ ├── src/
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│ │ ├── main.rs # Tauri entry point
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│ │ └── lib.rs # Tauri commands
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│ └── binaries/ # Compiled sidecar binaries (auto-generated)
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└── build.ts # Build script for sidecar binaries
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```
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## Quick Start
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### 1. Build the Monorepo
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First, build the entire kkrpc monorepo from the root directory:
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### 2. Build Sidecar Binaries
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The demo requires compiled binaries for each runtime. Build them with:
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- Compile the Deno backend (from `../deno-backend/`)
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**Note**: The first build may take several minutes as `pkg` downloads Node.js binaries.
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This starts the Tauri development server with hot reload.
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## Usage
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### Code Editor
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1. **Select Runtime**: Choose between Bun, Deno, or Node.js from the dropdown
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2. **Write Code**: Enter JavaScript/TypeScript in the editor
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3. **Run**: Click the "Run" button to execute in the selected runtime
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4. **View Output**: Check stdout/stderr panels for results
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### Sample Scripts
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Each runtime has a default sample script demonstrating unique features:
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- **Deno**: Uses Deno KV for key-value storage
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### Custom Code Examples
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**Basic console.log:**
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**Bun with SQLite:**
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**Node.js with Crypto:**
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## Architecture
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### How It Works
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**TauriShellStdio Adapter** (`src/routes/+page.svelte`):
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## License
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MIT © kkrpc contributors

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export class Api {
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// return eval(code) // This only works with deno and node, not bun
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// Use dynamic import with base64 data URL to support ES modules in Bun
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// Bun's eval() doesn't support ES module syntax (import/export)
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const base64 = Buffer.from(code).toString("base64")
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const dataUrl = `data:text/javascript;base64,${base64}`
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return await import(dataUrl)
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}
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