Unable to host functions/client on root path
Unable to host functions/client on root path
I have a catalyst application at https://www.ekk.app/ (it is a very basic one and intended to showcase the problem which I am facing). It is basically a Progressive Web App(PWA) and would like to build an android app for it using Trusted Web Activities( https://developer.chrome.com/docs/android/trusted-web-activity/quick-start/ ). But for a TWA to not show the browser UI(the very difference between a site and app for the users) there is a requirement to serve an asset link file ( https://developer.chrome.com/docs/android/trusted-web-activity/quick-start/#creating-your-asset-link-file ) at .well-konwn/assetlinks.json with respect to the root of the domain or subdomain. Thus whether a site is hosted at https://www.ekk.app/app/ or https://www.ekk.app/server/site/ (both the places at which my PWA is available), the assetlinks.json file needs to be served at https://www.ekk.app/.well-known/assetlinks.json . Unfortunately catalyst does not allow hosting client or functions at the root path and only allows hosting from /app/* path for the client and /server/* path for functions and thus the TWA shows browser UI, thereby making it impossible to host PWAs with android TWA on catalyst.
So, I request you to allow hosting one single advancedIO function on root path ( https://www.ekk.app/* ) so that catalyst can be used for hosting PWAs with android TWA counterpart(by serving assetlinks.json on ./well-known/assetlinks.json) path. Also, this will help in running some other kind of applications on catalyst(which are currently not possible) such as any application which uses activitypub(building block of mastodon) since activitypub requires that get requests of users at the root path of domain/subdomain returns the user details,i.e., a get request at / path with the query username@subdomain.com returns the user details. In case it is not possible to allow hosting functions, at least allow hosting the client at the root path. Other serverles platforms (like firebase and supabase) allow hosting the client on the root path.
I mailed the same issue at support@zohocatalyst.com on 10th February at 9PM IST but didn't get any response till now and that is why I am posting it in the forum. I understand that implementing a feature might take one or two months, but once an issue is raised it should at least be acknowledged(in this case by sending a response e-mail)
Topic Participants
b
Santhosh Kumar
Announcements
[Webinar] Upgrade Retail Experiences with Serverless & AI
Ever wondered if you could build lightning-fast, intelligent retail solutions and experiences without touching infrastructure? Join our upcoming live session to explore how you can combine the agility of serverless with the power of large language models[Webinar] Powering Industry Innovation: Building Unified Solutions with Catalyst
Struggling with fragmented apps or patchwork workflows across teams? Join us for a practical session on how developers are building unified, scalable industry solutions using Catalyst by Zoho—without wrangling with infrastructure. In this live session,[Webinar] Bridging the Gap: Middleware for Cloud & On-Prem Integration with Catalyst by Zoho
Integrating cloud and on-prem systems can be complex - but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for a live webinar where we break down how middleware simplifies integrations, enhances scalability, and ensures secure data exchange. 🔹 Learn from Experts – ChrisImportant Announcements in Support for Catalyst Features
Hello Catalyst Users, This announcement is to bring to your notice some of the recent updates in our support for various Catalyst components, to ensure that your existing Catalyst applications function properly. You can continue to build robust applicationsIntroducing Catalyst 2.0, the simplest cloud-based pro-code development platform.
Dear Catalyst Community, We are beyond thrilled to present you Catalyst 2.0—the new-age, pro-code development platform that redefines the way you build, deploy, and scale apps. Catalyst 2.0 is not a mere upgrade, but a significant leap into the future