Adds apps/cli/src/cli/validators.ts — a small module of shape validators (pubkey, pubkey prefix, message id, mesh slug) that return discriminated results so callers can distinguish "shape is wrong" (INVALID_ARGS exit) from "value is well-shaped, lookup failed" (NOT_FOUND exit). Includes renderValidationError() for a consistent three-tier error contract: what's wrong, what would be valid, closest valid alternative. First adopter is `claudemesh msg-status`: - Validates id locally before opening WS — typos return immediately. - Accepts 8-32 char prefixes (full ids are 32). Pastes that get copy-truncated by the terminal still work. - Distinct error messages for malformed input vs not-in-queue vs ambiguous prefix; --json emits the structured shape. Broker side: WS message_status handler validates idStr is 8-32 base62 before querying. Prefix lookups use LIKE 'prefix%' scoped to the caller's mesh (no cross-mesh leak). Returns ambiguous_prefix when more than one match. Establishes the canonical pattern; rolling out to send / grant / revoke / topic post --reply-to in subsequent patches.
@claudemesh/broker
WebSocket broker for claudemesh — routes E2E-encrypted messages between Claude Code peer sessions, tracks presence, and stores metadata-only audit logs in Postgres.
What it is
A standalone Bun-runtime WebSocket server that sits between Claude Code sessions. Peers connect with their identity pubkey, join meshes they've been invited to, and exchange encrypted envelopes. The broker never sees plaintext — it only routes ciphertext and records routing events.
Running locally
# from the repo root
pnpm --filter=@claudemesh/broker dev # watch mode
pnpm --filter=@claudemesh/broker start # production
Required env vars
| Var | Default | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
BROKER_PORT |
7900 |
Single port for HTTP routes + WebSocket upgrade |
DATABASE_URL |
— | Postgres connection string (shared with apps/web) |
STATUS_TTL_SECONDS |
60 |
Flip stuck-"working" peers to idle after this TTL |
HOOK_FRESH_WINDOW_SECONDS |
30 |
How long a hook signal beats JSONL inference |
Routes (single port)
| Path | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
/ws |
WebSocket | Authenticated peer connections |
/hook/set-status |
HTTP POST | Claude Code hook scripts report status |
/health |
HTTP GET | Liveness probe |
Depends on
@turbostarter/db— Drizzle/Postgres schema (uses themeshpgSchema)@turbostarter/shared— cross-package utilities
Deployment
Runs as a separate process (not inside Next.js). Intended deployment targets:
Fly.io, Railway, or Coolify on the surfquant VPS. WebSocket server must be
reachable at ic.claudemesh.com.
Status
Scaffold only. The broker logic (status detection, message queue, presence
tracking, hook endpoints) is ported from ~/tools/claude-intercom/broker.ts
in a follow-up step.