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The BlindCast Server includes a React admin dashboard served at /admin. It provides a browser-based interface for all management operations.

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Accessing the dashboard

http://localhost:4100/admin
The dashboard is a single-page application (SPA) built with React and Tailwind CSS. It communicates with the server’s REST API using the API key stored in your browser’s localStorage.

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First-launch setup

On first visit (when no API keys exist), the dashboard shows a setup wizard:
  1. Click “Create Admin Key”
  2. The server creates an admin-scope API key via POST /api/v1/setup
  3. The raw key is displayed — copy and save it
  4. The key is stored in localStorage for future dashboard requests
  5. You’re redirected to the content list
The setup wizard only works once. If you lose the key, you’ll need to use the ADMIN_API_KEY environment variable or connect directly to Postgres.

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Pages

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Content

The main content list shows all registered content with:
  • Name, ID, and status (active / disabled)
  • Storage key and manifest key
  • Created and updated timestamps
  • Quick actions (view details, delete)
Click a content item to see its detail page with:
  • Full metadata
  • Presign endpoint URL
  • Key derivation endpoint URL
  • Edit and delete controls

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API Keys

Manage API keys from the browser:
  • View all keys with prefix, scope, and last-used timestamp
  • Create new keys with name, scope, and optional expiry
  • Revoke keys with one click

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Settings

Displays server information:
  • Server URL
  • Version number
Includes a “Clear API Key & Logout” button to remove the stored key from localStorage.

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Authentication

The dashboard stores the API key in localStorage under the key blindcast_api_key. All API requests include it as a Bearer token: 
Authorization: Bearer bk_your_key_here
To switch keys, use Settings > “Clear API Key & Logout”, then enter the new key.

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Next steps