ghostguild-org/UPDATE_SUMMARY.md

Helcim Integration - Issues Fixed

Problem

The API was returning 401 Unauthorized when trying to create customers.

Root Cause

The runtime config wasn't properly accessing the Helcim token in server-side endpoints.

Solution Applied

1. Fixed Runtime Config Access

Updated all server endpoints to:

• Pass the event parameter to useRuntimeConfig(event)
• Fallback to process.env.NUXT_PUBLIC_HELCIM_TOKEN if config doesn't load

2. Files Updated

• /server/api/helcim/customer.post.js
• /server/api/helcim/subscription.post.js
• /server/api/helcim/verify-payment.post.js
• /server/api/helcim/test-connection.get.js

3. Fixed Import Path

Created /server/config/contributions.js to re-export the contributions config for server-side imports.

4. Verified Token Works

Created test-helcim-direct.js which successfully:

• Connected to Helcim API
• Created a test customer (ID: 32854583, Code: CST1000)

Testing Instructions

1. Restart your development server:

   npm run dev
   

2. Test the connection:

   curl http://localhost:3000/api/helcim/test-connection
   

3. Try the signup flow at /join

Important Notes

• The token in your .env file is working correctly
• The Helcim API is accessible and responding
• Customer creation is functional when called directly
• The issue was specifically with how Nuxt's runtime config was being accessed in server endpoints

Next Steps

Once you confirm the signup flow works:

1. Test with different contribution tiers
2. Verify payment capture with test cards
3. Check that subscriptions are created correctly
4. Consider adding webhook endpoints for subscription events