feat(#351): Implement RLS context interceptor (fix SEC-API-4)
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Implements Row-Level Security (RLS) context propagation via NestJS interceptor and AsyncLocalStorage.

Core Implementation:
- RlsContextInterceptor sets PostgreSQL session variables (app.current_user_id, app.current_workspace_id) within transaction boundaries
- Uses SET LOCAL for transaction-scoped variables, preventing connection pool leakage
- AsyncLocalStorage propagates transaction-scoped Prisma client to services
- Graceful handling of unauthenticated routes
- 30-second transaction timeout with 10-second max wait

Security Features:
- Error sanitization prevents information disclosure to clients
- TransactionClient type provides compile-time safety, prevents invalid method calls
- Defense-in-depth security layer for RLS policy enforcement

Quality Rails Compliance:
- Fixed 154 lint errors in llm-usage module (package-level enforcement)
- Added proper TypeScript typing for Prisma operations
- Resolved all type safety violations

Test Coverage:
- 19 tests (7 provider + 9 interceptor + 3 integration)
- 95.75% overall coverage (100% statements on implementation files)
- All tests passing, zero lint errors

Documentation:
- Comprehensive RLS-CONTEXT-USAGE.md with examples and migration guide

Files Created:
- apps/api/src/common/interceptors/rls-context.interceptor.ts
- apps/api/src/common/interceptors/rls-context.interceptor.spec.ts
- apps/api/src/common/interceptors/rls-context.integration.spec.ts
- apps/api/src/prisma/rls-context.provider.ts
- apps/api/src/prisma/rls-context.provider.spec.ts
- apps/api/src/prisma/RLS-CONTEXT-USAGE.md

Fixes #351

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# RLS Context Usage Guide
This guide explains how to use the RLS (Row-Level Security) context system in services.
## Overview
The RLS context system automatically sets PostgreSQL session variables for authenticated requests:
- `app.current_user_id` - Set from the authenticated user
- `app.current_workspace_id` - Set from the workspace context (if present)
These session variables enable PostgreSQL RLS policies to automatically filter queries based on user permissions.
## How It Works
1. **RlsContextInterceptor** runs after AuthGuard and WorkspaceGuard
2. It wraps the request in a Prisma transaction (30s timeout, 10s max wait for connection)
3. Inside the transaction, it executes `SET LOCAL` to set session variables
4. The transaction client is propagated via AsyncLocalStorage
5. Services access it using `getRlsClient()`
### Transaction Timeout
The interceptor configures a 30-second transaction timeout and 10-second max wait for connection acquisition. This supports:
- File uploads
- Complex queries with joins
- Bulk operations
- Report generation
If you need longer-running operations, consider moving them to background jobs instead of synchronous HTTP requests.
## Usage in Services
### Basic Pattern
```typescript
import { Injectable } from "@nestjs/common";
import { PrismaService } from "../prisma/prisma.service";
import { getRlsClient } from "../prisma/rls-context.provider";
@Injectable()
export class TasksService {
constructor(private readonly prisma: PrismaService) {}
async findAll(workspaceId: string) {
// Use RLS client if available, otherwise fall back to standard client
const client = getRlsClient() ?? this.prisma;
// This query is automatically filtered by RLS policies
return client.task.findMany({
where: { workspaceId },
});
}
}
```
### Why Use This Pattern?
**With RLS context:**
- Queries are automatically filtered by user/workspace permissions
- Defense in depth: Even if application logic fails, database RLS enforces security
- No need to manually add `where` clauses for user/workspace filtering
**Fallback to standard client:**
- Supports unauthenticated routes (public endpoints)
- Supports system operations that need full database access
- Graceful degradation if RLS context isn't set
### Advanced: Explicit Transaction Control
For operations that need multiple queries in a single transaction:
```typescript
async createWithRelations(workspaceId: string, data: CreateTaskDto) {
const client = getRlsClient() ?? this.prisma;
// If using RLS client, we're already in a transaction
// If not, we need to create one
if (getRlsClient()) {
// Already in a transaction with RLS context
return this.performCreate(client, data);
} else {
// Need to manually wrap in transaction
return this.prisma.$transaction(async (tx) => {
return this.performCreate(tx, data);
});
}
}
private async performCreate(client: PrismaClient, data: CreateTaskDto) {
const task = await client.task.create({ data });
await client.activity.create({
data: {
type: "TASK_CREATED",
taskId: task.id,
},
});
return task;
}
```
## Unauthenticated Routes
For public endpoints (no AuthGuard), `getRlsClient()` returns `undefined`:
```typescript
@Get("public/stats")
async getPublicStats() {
// No RLS context - uses standard Prisma client
const client = getRlsClient() ?? this.prisma;
// This query has NO RLS filtering (public data)
return client.task.count();
}
```
## Testing
When testing services, you can mock the RLS context:
```typescript
import { vi } from "vitest";
import * as rlsContext from "../prisma/rls-context.provider";
describe("TasksService", () => {
it("should use RLS client when available", () => {
const mockClient = {} as PrismaClient;
vi.spyOn(rlsContext, "getRlsClient").mockReturnValue(mockClient);
// Service will use mockClient instead of prisma
});
});
```
## Security Considerations
1. **Always use the pattern**: `getRlsClient() ?? this.prisma`
2. **Don't bypass RLS** unless absolutely necessary (e.g., system operations)
3. **Trust the interceptor**: It sets context automatically - no manual setup needed
4. **Test with and without RLS**: Ensure services work in both contexts
## Architecture
```
Request → AuthGuard → WorkspaceGuard → RlsContextInterceptor → Service
Prisma.$transaction
SET LOCAL app.current_user_id
SET LOCAL app.current_workspace_id
AsyncLocalStorage
Service (getRlsClient())
```
## Related Files
- `/apps/api/src/common/interceptors/rls-context.interceptor.ts` - Main interceptor
- `/apps/api/src/prisma/rls-context.provider.ts` - AsyncLocalStorage provider
- `/apps/api/src/lib/db-context.ts` - Legacy RLS utilities (reference only)
- `/apps/api/src/prisma/prisma.service.ts` - Prisma service with RLS helpers
## Migration from Legacy Pattern
If you're migrating from the legacy `withUserContext()` pattern:
**Before:**
```typescript
return withUserContext(userId, async (tx) => {
return tx.task.findMany({ where: { workspaceId } });
});
```
**After:**
```typescript
const client = getRlsClient() ?? this.prisma;
return client.task.findMany({ where: { workspaceId } });
```
The interceptor handles transaction management automatically, so you no longer need to wrap every query.