feat(entities): push entities to remote

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Pull Request Review: feat(entities): push entities to remote

Overview

This PR implements the entities push command to synchronize local entities with the Base44 backend. Overall, the implementation is solid and follows existing patterns in the codebase. Below are detailed findings across different areas.

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✅ Strengths

1. Consistent with existing patterns: The command structure follows the same pattern as other commands (login, whoami, show-project)
2. Good separation of concerns: API logic is separated from command logic (api.ts vs push.ts)
3. Proper use of existing utilities: Uses runCommand, runTask for consistent UX
4. Type safety: Leverages Zod schemas for response validation
5. Clear user feedback: Provides detailed output about created/updated/deleted entities

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🐛 Potential Bugs & Issues

1. Missing newline at end of file (src/core/resources/entity/index.ts:4)

export * from "./api.js";

Should have a newline at the end. This is a common linting requirement.

2. HTTP client caching issue (src/core/utils/httpClient.ts:75-87)

The getAppClient() function uses a module-level cache (_appClient), but this creates several problems:

• Environment changes: If BASE44_CLIENT_ID changes during runtime, the client won't pick up the new value
• Testing concerns: The cached client persists across test runs, which could cause issues in tests
• Error timing: The getAppId() call inside the lazy initialization means errors are thrown at call-time rather than initialization-time, which could be confusing

Recommendation: Either:

• Remove the cache and create a new client each time (simple but slightly less performant)
• Cache by app ID: const appClients = new Map<string, typeof base44Client>()
• Document that this is intentional for singleton behavior

3. Inconsistent error handling (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:25-29)

if (response.status === 428) {
  throw new Error(`Failed to delete entity: ${errorJson.message}`);
}

throw new Error(`Error occurred while syncing entities ${errorJson.message}`);

Issues:

• The 428 error message says "Failed to delete entity" but this is a sync-all operation, not a delete
• Missing punctuation/formatting consistency (no colon before the message in the second error)
• The 428 status code typically means "Precondition Required" - the error message should clarify what precondition is missing

Recommendation:

if (response.status === 428) {
  throw new Error(`Precondition required to sync entities: ${errorJson.message}`);
}

throw new Error(`Failed to sync entities: ${errorJson.message}`);

4. Potentially confusing output (src/cli/commands/entities/push.ts:28-36)

When entities are deleted remotely, the code logs them with log.warn() and labels them as "Deleted". This could be confusing because:

• Are these entities that the user deleted locally and are now being synced?
• Or entities that were deleted remotely?
• The label doesn't clarify the direction of deletion

Recommendation: Add clarifying context, e.g., "Removed from remote: ..." or "Deleted remotely: ..."

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🔒 Security Concerns

1. Environment variable requirement

The getAppId() function throws if BASE44_CLIENT_ID is not set. This is good, but:

• The error should be caught earlier in the command flow to provide better UX
• Consider checking this at startup or providing a better error message in the CLI command

2. No input validation on entity count

While unlikely to be a problem, there's no check on the number of entities being pushed. If someone accidentally tries to push thousands of entities, it could cause issues. Consider adding a sanity check or warning.

3. Error response handling

The API error handling assumes the response is always JSON with a message field. If the API returns a different format or non-JSON, this will throw a confusing error.

Recommendation:

let errorMessage = 'Unknown error';
try {
  const errorJson = await response.json();
  errorMessage = errorJson.message || JSON.stringify(errorJson);
} catch {
  errorMessage = await response.text();
}

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⚡ Performance Considerations

1. Lazy client initialization is good: The getAppClient() pattern avoids creating clients unnecessarily
2. Batch operation: Using sync-all endpoint is efficient compared to syncing entities one-by-one
3. No pagination: If the number of entities grows very large, consider whether pagination or streaming might be needed in the future

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🧪 Test Coverage

Missing tests for:

1. src/core/resources/entity/api.ts: No tests for pushEntities()
   • Should test successful sync
   • Should test 428 error handling
   • Should test general error handling
   • Should test response validation
2. src/cli/commands/entities/push.ts: No tests for the command action
   • Should test with no entities
   • Should test with entities to create/update/delete
   • Should test error scenarios

Existing test impact:

The change from entitySrc/functionSrc to entitiesDir/functionsDir in ProjectConfigSchema might break existing tests if any fixtures use the old field names. Please verify that tests/fixtures/**/*.json files are updated accordingly.

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📝 Code Quality Suggestions

1. Add JSDoc comments (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:7-9)

The pushEntities function is a public API and should have documentation:

/**
 * Pushes local entities to the Base44 backend, synchronizing the remote state.
 * Creates, updates, or deletes entities as needed to match the local configuration.
 * 
 * @param entities - Array of entity configurations to sync
 * @returns Object containing arrays of created, updated, and deleted entity names
 * @throws Error if the sync operation fails or if entity deletion is blocked (HTTP 428)
 */
export async function pushEntities(entities: Entity[]): Promise<SyncEntitiesResponse>

2. Consider extracting magic strings

The API endpoint "entities-schemas/sync-all" is hardcoded. Consider extracting to a constant:

const ENDPOINTS = {
  SYNC_ENTITIES: 'entities-schemas/sync-all',
} as const;

3. Simplify reducer (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:8-14)

The reducer can be simplified:

const schemaSyncPayload = Object.fromEntries(
  entities.map(entity => [entity.name, entity])
);

4. Breaking change in config schema (src/core/config/project.ts:12-13)

Renaming entitySrc → entitiesDir and functionSrc → functionsDir is a breaking change for existing users. Consider:

• Documenting this in a migration guide
• Supporting both old and new field names temporarily with a deprecation warning
• Bumping the version appropriately (major version change if following semver)

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🎯 Recommendations Summary

Must Fix:

1. Fix error message for 428 status code (misleading "delete" reference)
2. Add newline at end of index.ts
3. Verify test fixtures are updated for config field name changes

Should Fix:

1. Add comprehensive tests for new functionality
2. Improve error handling for non-JSON API responses
3. Add JSDoc documentation to public APIs
4. Clarify "Deleted" output message direction

Consider:

1. Review getAppClient() caching strategy
2. Add early validation for BASE44_CLIENT_ID environment variable
3. Consider backward compatibility for config field renames
4. Add sanity check for large entity counts

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Conclusion

This is a well-structured PR that follows existing conventions. The main concerns are around error messaging clarity, test coverage, and the breaking config schema change. Once the critical issues are addressed, this will be ready to merge.

Great work overall! 🚀

[claude]

Code Review: feat(entities): push entities to remote

Summary

This PR implements the ability to push local entity configurations to the remote Base44 service. The implementation includes a new CLI command, API client integration, and necessary infrastructure changes.

✅ Strengths

• Clean separation of concerns between CLI, API, and resource layers
• Good use of TypeScript types and Zod schemas for validation
• Consistent error handling patterns
• Lazy initialization of app client to avoid premature environment checks
• Proper use of existing utilities (runTask, runCommand)

🐛 Potential Issues

Critical

1. Missing newline at end of file (src/core/resources/entity/index.ts:4)
The file is missing a newline character at the end. While minor, this violates standard formatting conventions.

2. Unsafe error handling in API (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:24)

const errorJson: { message: string } = await response.json();

This assumes the error response will always have a message field and valid JSON. If the response is not JSON or doesn't have this structure, this will throw an unhandled error.

Recommendation:

let errorMessage = 'Unknown error';
try {
  const errorJson = await response.json();
  errorMessage = errorJson?.message || errorMessage;
} catch {
  errorMessage = await response.text() || errorMessage;
}

if (response.status === 428) {
  throw new Error(`Failed to delete entity: ${errorMessage}`);
}

throw new Error(`Error occurred while syncing entities: ${errorMessage}`);

3. Misleading error message (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:26)
For status 428, the error says "Failed to delete entity" but this is a sync operation, not specifically a delete. Status 428 (Precondition Required) typically means additional action is required from the user.

Medium Priority

4. Global singleton pattern with mutation (src/core/utils/httpClient.ts:75)

let _appClient: typeof base44Client | null = null;

The getAppClient() function uses a module-level singleton that's initialized on first call. This creates potential issues:

• In tests, the client will persist across test cases
• If BASE44_CLIENT_ID changes at runtime, the client won't update
• Difficult to reset or mock in testing scenarios

Recommendation: Consider accepting the app ID as a parameter or providing a reset mechanism for testing:

export function getAppClient(appId?: string): typeof base44Client {
  const id = appId || getAppId();
  return base44Client.extend({
    prefixUrl: new URL(`/api/apps/${id}/`, getBase44ApiUrl()).href,
  });
}

5. Inconsistent typing in reduce (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:9)

const schemaSyncPayload = entities.reduce((acc, current) => {
  return {
    ...acc,
    [current.name]: current,
  };
}, {});

The accumulator is typed as {} which is implicitly any. This should have an explicit type.

Recommendation:

const schemaSyncPayload: Record<string, Entity> = entities.reduce(
  (acc, current) => ({
    ...acc,
    [current.name]: current,
  }),
  {}
);

6. Breaking changes without migration path (src/core/config/project.ts:13-14)
The PR renames entitySrc → entitiesDir and functionSrc → functionsDir without providing backward compatibility or migration guidance. This will break existing projects.

Recommendation: Either:

• Provide a migration path/warning for old field names
• Document the breaking change in the PR description
• Support both field names temporarily with deprecation warnings

🔒 Security Considerations

1. Environment variable dependency (src/core/consts.ts:32-38)
The getAppId() function throws if BASE44_CLIENT_ID is not set. While appropriate, ensure this is validated early in the CLI flow to provide a better user experience.

2. Token handling (src/core/utils/httpClient.ts)
The existing token refresh mechanism looks solid with proper retry prevention and proactive refresh. Good work maintaining this pattern.

⚡ Performance Considerations

1. Inefficient object spread in reduce (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:9-14)
Using object spread (...acc) in a reduce creates a new object on each iteration, resulting in O(n²) complexity for large entity arrays.

Recommendation:

const schemaSyncPayload = Object.fromEntries(
  entities.map(entity => [entity.name, entity])
);

Or simply:

const schemaSyncPayload: Record<string, Entity> = {};
for (const entity of entities) {
  schemaSyncPayload[entity.name] = entity;
}

🧪 Test Coverage

Missing tests for:

• pushEntities() API function (success case, error cases, malformed responses)
• getAppClient() initialization and caching behavior
• pushEntitiesAction() CLI command logic
• Error scenarios (no entities, sync failures, network errors)
• The new sync response schema parsing

Recommendation: Add test coverage following the pattern in tests/core/project.test.ts, especially for the API layer which handles external responses.

📝 Code Quality

1. Dead code in function resource (src/core/resources/function/resource.ts:6)

push: async () => {}, // noop

Adding a no-op implementation to satisfy the interface is a code smell. Consider:

• Making push optional in the Resource interface
• Creating separate interfaces for read-only vs read-write resources
• Adding a TODO comment explaining why functions don't support push yet

2. Inconsistent command structure (src/cli/commands/entities/push.ts:48)
The command exports entitiesPushCommand as a parent "entities" command with "push" as a subcommand. This seems overly nested for a single operation. Consider whether this will scale if more entity operations are added (pull, list, delete, etc.).

🎯 Recommendations Summary

Must fix:

1. Add proper error handling for malformed API responses
2. Fix incorrect error message for 428 status
3. Add newline at end of index.ts

Should consider:

1. Add test coverage for new API functionality
2. Fix performance issue in reduce operation
3. Address breaking config changes or document them
4. Improve singleton pattern in getAppClient
5. Add proper typing to reduce accumulator

Nice to have:

1. Reconsider command nesting structure
2. Improve Resource interface design to avoid no-op implementations
3. Add early validation for required environment variables

Overall Assessment

This is a solid implementation that follows the project's patterns well. The main concerns are around error handling robustness, test coverage, and the breaking configuration changes. With the recommended fixes, this will be production-ready.

Great work on maintaining consistent code style and architectural patterns! 🎉

[claude]

Pull Request Review: feat(entities): push entities to remote

Thanks for this PR! Overall, this is a solid implementation that adds entity push functionality to the CLI.

[claude]

🔴 Critical Issue: Missing Test Coverage

This PR adds significant new functionality but includes no test coverage:

• No tests for pushEntities API function
• No tests for pushEntitiesAction command
• No tests for getAppId() error handling
• No tests for getAppClient()

Given that the existing codebase has test infrastructure (vitest) and tests for similar functionality (see tests/core/project.test.ts), tests should be added before merging.

Recommendation: Add unit tests covering:

1. Successful entity push (created/updated/deleted arrays)
2. Error handling (non-OK responses, 428 status, invalid JSON)
3. getAppId() with and without env var set
4. Mock the HTTP client to avoid real API calls

[claude]

⚡ Performance Issue: Inefficient Object Spreading

In src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:9-14, the reduce function uses object spreading which creates a new object on every iteration, resulting in O(n²) complexity.

Better approach: Use Object.fromEntries with map, or mutate the accumulator directly instead of spreading.

[claude]

🐛 Bug: Confusing Error Message

In src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:26, the error message for HTTP 428 says "Failed to delete entity" but HTTP 428 is "Precondition Required". This is misleading for a sync/push operation.

If 428 is a special case from your API (perhaps indicating entities that need deletion confirmation?), the error message should clearly explain what precondition failed and how to resolve it.

[claude]

🔒 Security & Reliability Concerns

1. Unsafe JSON parsing (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:24)
If the API returns a non-JSON response or unexpected structure, this will throw an unhandled error. Should wrap in try-catch.

2. No retry logic
The pushEntities API call has no retry mechanism for transient failures. If the API is temporarily unavailable, the entire command fails. Consider adding retry logic with exponential backoff for 5xx errors.

3. Error message exposure
Error messages from the API are directly passed to users. Ensure the backend does not leak sensitive information in error responses.

[claude]

⚠️ Breaking Changes

Config property renames (src/core/config/project.ts:13-14)

• entitySrc → entitiesDir
• functionSrc → functionsDir

This is a breaking change for existing users. Consider:

1. Document in CHANGELOG - Make it clear these properties changed
2. Backward compatibility - Support both old and new names temporarily
3. Migration guide - Provide clear instructions for updating config files

Otherwise, existing projects will break when they upgrade the CLI.

[claude]

Code Review: PR #13 - feat(entities): push entities to remote

Overview

This PR implements a new entities push command to sync local entities with the remote Base44 platform. The implementation follows existing patterns in the codebase and adds necessary API infrastructure.

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Code Quality ✅

Positives:

• Clean separation of concerns: command layer, API layer, and resource layer
• Consistent with existing command patterns (similar to login command structure)
• Good use of TypeScript types and Zod schemas for response validation
• Proper use of runTask for consistent UX with loading indicators
• Clear, readable code structure

Suggestions:

1. Error Message Inconsistency

Location: src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:26

The error message says "Failed to delete entity" but this occurs during a sync operation. Should be "Failed to sync entities" for clarity.

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Potential Bugs 🐛

1. Missing Type for reduce Accumulator

Location: src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:9-14

The accumulator has an implicit {} type which could cause TypeScript issues. Should add explicit type: Record<string, Entity>

2. Environment Variable Dependency

Location: src/core/consts.ts:32-38

The getAppId() function throws an error if BASE44_CLIENT_ID is not set. This is called when getAppClient() is invoked during the push command.

Issues:

• No clear documentation about this required environment variable
• Error occurs during runtime rather than at CLI startup
• Users won't know they need to set this until they try to push

Recommendation: Add validation in the command action and document this requirement

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Performance Considerations ⚡

1. Object Spreading in Reduce

Location: src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:9-14

The current implementation uses object spreading inside reduce, which creates a new object on each iteration (O(n²) complexity for large entity lists).

Recommended (more efficient):
Use mutation inside reduce or Object.fromEntries(entities.map(entity => [entity.name, entity]))

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Security Concerns 🔒

1. Token Handling ✅

The HTTP client properly handles authentication tokens with refresh logic. No issues found.

2. Input Validation ✅

Entity data is validated through Zod schemas before being sent to the API. Good practice.

3. Error Information Disclosure

Location: src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:29-31

Minor concern: Error messages from the API are directly shown to users. Ensure the backend doesn't leak sensitive information.

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Test Coverage ⚠️

Missing Tests:

1. No tests for the new pushEntities function

   • Should test successful sync with created/updated/deleted entities
   • Should test error handling (401, 428, other errors)
   • Should test with empty entity list
   • Should test response schema validation

2. No tests for the push command

   • Should test command execution flow
   • Should test behavior with no entities
   • Should test error scenarios

3. No tests for getAppClient function

   • Should verify correct URL construction
   • Should test error handling when BASE44_CLIENT_ID is missing

Recommendation: Add test file tests/core/resources/entity/api.test.ts following the pattern in tests/core/project.test.ts

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Additional Observations

Breaking Changes ⚠️

Location: src/core/config/project.ts:13-14

The config field names changed from entitySrc/functionSrc to entitiesDir/functionsDir. This is a breaking change. Consider:

• Adding migration documentation
• Supporting both old and new field names temporarily
• Documenting this in CHANGELOG/release notes

Command Structure Inconsistency

Location: src/cli/commands/entities/push.ts:48-56

The command creates a nested structure: entities push but there's only one subcommand under entities. This creates an awkward CLI where entities doesn't do anything on its own.

Recommendation: Either keep this structure if you plan to add more entity commands (pull, list, etc.) OR make it a single command.

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Summary

Overall Assessment: Good implementation that follows existing patterns. The main concerns are:

1. Critical: Missing test coverage
2. Important: Undocumented environment variable requirement
3. Minor: Performance optimization opportunity and error message clarity

Approval Status: ⚠️ Approve with suggestions - The code is functional but would benefit from tests and the fixes mentioned above.

Priority Fixes:

1. Add test coverage for the new API function
2. Document BASE44_CLIENT_ID requirement
3. Fix the reduce type annotation
4. Improve error messages

Great work on maintaining code consistency with the existing codebase! 🚀

[claude]

📝 Code Quality Suggestions

1. Missing type annotation in reduce (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:9)
2. Missing colon in error message (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:30)
3. Better error for missing BASE44_CLIENT_ID env var (src/core/consts.ts:32-37) - add validation earlier with helpful instructions
4. Missing JSDoc comments for new functions

[claude]

✅ What I Like About This PR

• Consistent patterns: Follows existing codebase conventions for commands, error handling, and structure
• Good separation of concerns: Clean layering between command → API → HTTP client
• User experience: Clear messages for users about what is happening (created/updated/deleted)
• Type safety: Uses Zod for response validation
• Proper utilities: Leverages existing runTask and runCommand helpers

The core implementation is solid! The main items to address are test coverage, the performance issue in reduce, and the breaking changes documentation.

[claude]

Review Summary

I have reviewed PR #13 and left detailed comments on specific areas. Here is the priority breakdown:

🔴 Must Fix Before Merge

1. Add test coverage - No tests for new functionality
2. Fix performance issue - Inefficient object spreading in reduce
3. Clarify 428 error message - Currently says "delete" for a push operation
4. Document breaking changes - Config property renames need CHANGELOG entry

🟡 Should Fix

1. Improve error handling for missing BASE44_CLIENT_ID env var
2. Add proper type annotation to reduce accumulator
3. Wrap JSON parsing in try-catch
4. Add JSDoc comments to new functions

🟢 Consider for Future

1. Add retry logic for API calls
2. Consider batching for large entity payloads
3. Organize entity commands in entities/index.ts

Overall this is a well-structured implementation that follows the codebase patterns. Once the critical items are addressed, this will be ready to merge. Let me know if you have questions about any of the feedback!

[claude]

PR Review: feat(entities): push entities to remote

Summary

This PR adds functionality to push local entities to the Base44 remote API. Overall, the implementation follows good patterns but has several concerns.

Critical Issues

1. Breaking Change Without Migration Path (src/core/config/project.ts:13-14)

The config schema renames entitySrc to entitiesDir and functionSrc to functionsDir without backward compatibility. This breaks existing projects.

Recommendation: Add deprecation warnings or support both field names temporarily.

2. Environment Variable Error at Runtime (src/core/consts.ts:32-37)

BASE44_CLIENT_ID throws error only when command runs. Users need better error message explaining where to get this value.

Recommendation: Add helpful error with link to settings page, consider config file alternative.

High Priority Issues

3. Misleading Error Message (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:22-23)

Says "Failed to delete entity" but this is a push operation. HTTP 428 error message is confusing.

Fix: Change to "Precondition required"

4. Missing Null Safety (src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:20-21)

Assumes error response has message field. Add optional chaining.

5. HTTP Client Export Change (src/core/utils/httpClient.ts:84)

Changed from default to named exports. Verify no code uses old default import pattern.

Test Coverage

Missing tests for new functionality. Need:

• Unit tests for API client (success, error cases, 428 status)
• Integration tests for push command
• Tests for getAppId function

Code Quality Suggestions

1. Add entity counts to success messages for better UX
2. Improve type safety: Resource interface should accept generic for push response type
3. Consider progress indicator for large entity sets

Security

• CLIENT_ID exposure: OK (public OAuth client ID)
• API errors passed to users: Review that API does not leak sensitive info

Performance

Good: Batches all entities in single API call instead of individual requests.

What Works Well

• Follows existing command patterns
• Uses spinner with clear messaging
• Proper Zod validation
• Good separation of concerns

Summary Checklist

• CRITICAL: Address breaking config changes
• CRITICAL: Improve BASE44_CLIENT_ID error messaging
• HIGH: Fix misleading delete error message
• HIGH: Verify httpClient export changes
• MEDIUM: Add null safety for errors
• MEDIUM: Add test coverage
• LOW: Improve Resource type safety
• LOW: Add counts to success messages

Overall: Solid implementation but address breaking changes and add tests before merging.

Generated with Claude Code

[claude]

Pull Request Review: feat(entities): push entities to remote

Summary

This PR adds functionality to push local entity schemas to the Base44 remote server. The implementation includes a new CLI command, API integration, and necessary refactoring of configuration naming.

Code Quality and Best Practices

Strengths

• Good separation of concerns: API logic is properly separated
• Consistent patterns: The command structure follows existing patterns
• Type safety: Good use of Zod schemas for response validation
• Proper use of HTTP client: The new getAppClient() function properly scopes requests

Areas for Improvement

1. Error Handling Issues (High Priority)
In src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:20-28, the error handling has issues:

• The 428 status check has a misleading error message
• No handling for malformed JSON responses
• Missing proper error type

2. Breaking Change in Config Schema (Medium Priority)
The config field names changed (entitySrc to entitiesDir, functionSrc to functionsDir). This is breaking and needs migration notes.

3. Environment Variable Validation (Medium Priority)
getAppId() needs a more helpful error message when BASE44_CLIENT_ID is not set.

Potential Bugs

Critical: Missing Validation
In src/core/resources/entity/api.ts:9-11, if multiple entities have the same name, later ones will silently overwrite earlier ones. Add validation for duplicate entity names.

Test Coverage

Missing Tests (Blocking)
This PR adds significant functionality but includes no tests. Need:

• Unit tests for pushEntities() with success and error cases
• Integration tests for the command
• Tests for getAppClient()

Additional Recommendations

1. Add JSDoc comments to pushEntities function
2. Consider --dry-run flag to preview changes
3. Add confirmation prompt for destructive operations
4. Better logging for many entities

Summary

Solid implementation following project patterns. Main concerns:

• Missing test coverage (blocking)
• Error handling robustness (should fix)
• Duplicate entity name validation (should fix)
• Breaking config changes (document/migrate)

Overall: Approve with changes requested

Please address critical issues (tests, error handling, duplicate names) before merging.

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Review by Claude Code