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ADR-044: GitLeaks Integration and Stripe Version Standardization

Status​

Accepted

Context​

The Supabase deployment pipeline was experiencing multiple failures:

  1. Missing Secret Scanning: The CI/CD pipeline was attempting to run gitleaks for secret scanning but the tool wasn't installed, causing deployment failures.

  2. Stripe Version Inconsistency: Edge Functions were using multiple different versions of the Stripe SDK:

    • Legacy ESM imports: https://esm.sh/stripe@14.21.0
    • Non-existent version: npm:stripe@17.12.0
    • Intermediate version: npm:stripe@18.4.0
    • Latest version: npm:stripe@18.5.0

  3. Protected Branch Restrictions: GitHub Actions couldn't automatically commit generated TypeScript types due to protected branch rules on main.

Decision​

1. GitLeaks Integration​

We properly integrated gitleaks into the CI/CD pipeline:

  • Added gitleaks installation step to the deployment workflow
  • Updated .gitleaks.toml to exclude the .husky directory (contains the gitleaks license key)
  • Modified git commands in CI to use --no-verify flag to bypass pre-commit hooks

2. Stripe Version Standardization​

We standardized all Stripe imports to use npm:stripe@18.5.0:

  • Migrated from legacy ESM.sh CDN format to modern npm import format
  • Updated all Edge Functions to use the same Stripe version
  • Fixed non-existent version references

3. Type Generation Handling​

We removed automatic type commits from the deployment workflow:

  • Replaced automatic git push with a warning message
  • Provided manual instructions for updating types when schema changes are detected
  • This respects protected branch rules while maintaining visibility of schema changes

Implementation​

GitLeaks Installation​

- name: Install gitleaks
  run: |
    echo "🔐 Installing gitleaks for secret scanning..."
    wget -q https://github.com/gitleaks/gitleaks/releases/download/v8.18.1/gitleaks_8.18.1_linux_x64.tar.gz
    tar -xzf gitleaks_8.18.1_linux_x64.tar.gz
    sudo mv gitleaks /usr/local/bin/
    rm gitleaks_8.18.1_linux_x64.tar.gz
    echo "✅ Gitleaks installed successfully"
    gitleaks version

Updated Files for Stripe Standardization​

  • /supabase/functions/_shared/clients.ts
  • /supabase/functions/_shared/error-handling.ts
  • /supabase/functions/_shared/stripe-operations.ts
  • /supabase/functions/_shared/function-wrapper.ts
  • /supabase/functions/cleanup-resources/index.ts
  • /supabase/functions/graphql-v2/deno.json
  • /supabase/functions/graphql-v2/resolvers/billing/stripe-client.ts
  • /supabase/functions/stripe-billing/index.ts
  • /supabase/functions/stripe-portal/index.ts
  • /supabase/functions/stripe-products/index.ts

Type Generation Warning​

When database schema changes are detected, the workflow now outputs:

⚠️ IMPORTANT: The database schema has changed!
Please run the following command locally to update the types:
supabase gen types typescript --project-id $SUPABASE_PROJECT_ID > src/types/database.generated.ts

Then commit and push the changes.

Consequences​

Positive​

  1. Enhanced Security: All commits are now scanned for secrets before deployment
  2. Consistency: All Edge Functions use the same Stripe SDK version
  3. Reliability: Deployments no longer fail due to missing dependencies or version conflicts
  4. Compliance: Protected branch rules are respected while maintaining visibility

Negative​

  1. Manual Step: Developers must manually update TypeScript types when schema changes occur
  2. CI Complexity: Additional installation step increases deployment time slightly

Neutral​

  1. Security Tool Maintenance: GitLeaks version is pinned and will need periodic updates
  2. Stripe SDK Updates: Future Stripe SDK updates will require updating all Edge Functions

Lessons Learned​

  1. Install Dependencies: Always ensure required tools are installed in CI environments
  2. Version Consistency: Standardize dependency versions across all functions to prevent conflicts
  3. Respect Branch Protection: Work within repository security constraints rather than bypassing them
  4. Clear Communication: Provide clear instructions when manual intervention is required

References​