From 4ee772e46a832b04582fe242895d002d96d044c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:02:34 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 01/26] Fix server bundle path resolution in test environments
 (#1797)
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- Fix fallback logic when manifest lookup fails to check multiple locations
- Try environment-specific path, standard location (public/packs), then generated assets path
- Return first path where bundle file actually exists
- Maintains backward compatibility with original behavior as final fallback
- Add comprehensive test cases to prevent regression

Fixes issue where server rendering failed in test environments when bundles
were in standard Shakapacker location but manifest lookup pointed to
environment-specific directory.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb       | 22 +++++++++--
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb | 62 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 80 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 1f148188d..01e7c6681 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -90,10 +90,24 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
         begin
           ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.bundle_js_uri_from_packer(bundle_name)
         rescue Shakapacker::Manifest::MissingEntryError
-          File.expand_path(
-            File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path,
-                      bundle_name)
-          )
+          # When manifest lookup fails, try multiple fallback locations:
+          # 1. Environment-specific path (e.g., public/webpack/test)
+          # 2. Standard Shakapacker location (public/packs)
+          # 3. Generated assets path (for legacy setups)
+          fallback_locations = [
+            File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path, bundle_name),
+            File.join("public", "packs", bundle_name),
+            File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
+          ].uniq
+
+          # Return the first location where the bundle file actually exists
+          fallback_locations.each do |path|
+            expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
+            return expanded_path if File.exist?(expanded_path)
+          end
+
+          # If none exist, return the environment-specific path (original behavior)
+          File.expand_path(fallback_locations.first)
         end
       end
     end
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index dae9850b8..628ee243c 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -117,6 +117,32 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
 
               it { is_expected.to eq("#{packer_public_output_path}/manifest.json") }
             end
+
+            context "when file not in manifest and fallback to standard location" do
+              before do
+                mock_missing_manifest_entry("webpack-bundle.js")
+              end
+
+              let(:standard_path) { File.expand_path(File.join("public", "packs", "webpack-bundle.js")) }
+              let(:env_specific_path) { File.join(packer_public_output_path, "webpack-bundle.js") }
+
+              it "returns standard path when bundle exists there" do
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(File.expand_path(env_specific_path)).and_return(false)
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(standard_path).and_return(true)
+
+                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path("webpack-bundle.js")
+                expect(result).to eq(standard_path)
+              end
+
+              it "returns environment-specific path when no bundle exists anywhere" do
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
+
+                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path("webpack-bundle.js")
+                expect(result).to eq(File.expand_path(env_specific_path))
+              end
+            end
           end
         end
       end
@@ -166,6 +192,42 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
 
               expect(path).to end_with("public/webpack/development/#{server_bundle_name}")
             end
+
+            context "with bundle file existing in standard location but not environment-specific location" do
+              it "returns the standard location path" do
+                server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
+                mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
+                mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
+
+                # Mock File.exist? to return false for environment-specific path but true for standard path
+                standard_path = File.expand_path(File.join("public", "packs", server_bundle_name))
+                env_specific_path = File.join(packer_public_output_path, server_bundle_name)
+
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(File.expand_path(env_specific_path)).and_return(false)
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(standard_path).and_return(true)
+
+                path = described_class.server_bundle_js_file_path
+
+                expect(path).to eq(standard_path)
+              end
+            end
+
+            context "with bundle file not existing in any fallback location" do
+              it "returns the environment-specific path as final fallback" do
+                server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
+                mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
+                mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
+
+                # Mock File.exist? to return false for all paths
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
+
+                path = described_class.server_bundle_js_file_path
+
+                expect(path).to end_with("public/webpack/development/#{server_bundle_name}")
+              end
+            end
           end
 
           context "with server file in the manifest, used for client", packer_type.to_sym do

From 9e1465abb2f459b2b356ab90c8be72419c7e2483 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:32:51 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 02/26] Improve bundle path resolution with secure server
 bundle locations
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Major improvements to bundle_js_file_path logic:

**Security & Architecture:**
- Server bundles (SSR/RSC) now try secure non-public locations first:
  - ssr-generated/ (primary)
  - generated/server-bundles/ (secondary)
- Client bundles continue using manifest lookup as primary approach
- Prevents exposure of server-side logic in public directories

**Priority Order:**
- SERVER BUNDLES: secure locations → manifest → legacy public locations
- CLIENT BUNDLES: manifest → fallback locations (original behavior)
- Fixed priority order (normal case first, edge cases second)

**Code Quality:**
- Extracted complex method into smaller, focused private methods
- Reduced cyclomatic complexity and improved maintainability
- Added comprehensive test coverage for all scenarios
- Added ssr-generated/ to .gitignore

**Backwards Compatibility:**
- Legacy public locations still work as fallbacks
- Existing client bundle behavior unchanged
- Gradual migration path for server bundles

This addresses the core architectural issue where server bundles were
unnecessarily exposed in public directories while maintaining full
compatibility with existing setups.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 .gitignore                        |   3 +
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb       | 100 +++++++++++++++++++++---------
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb |  78 +++++++++++++++++++++--
 3 files changed, 144 insertions(+), 37 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index f0178bd96..aac5c06f9 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -61,5 +61,8 @@ yalc.lock
 # Generated by ROR FS-based Registry
 generated
 
+# Server-side rendering generated bundles
+ssr-generated
+
 # Claude Code local settings
 .claude/settings.local.json
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 01e7c6681..70494fcdf 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -72,46 +72,84 @@ def self.server_bundle_path_is_http?
     end
 
     def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
-      # Either:
-      # 1. Using same bundle for both server and client, so server bundle will be hashed in manifest
-      # 2. Using a different bundle (different Webpack config), so file is not hashed, and
-      #    bundle_js_path will throw so the default path is used without a hash.
-      # 3. The third option of having the server bundle hashed and a different configuration than
-      #    the client bundle is not supported for 2 reasons:
-      #    a. The webpack manifest plugin would have a race condition where the same manifest.json
-      #       is edited by both the webpack-dev-server
-      #    b. There is no good reason to hash the server bundle name.
+      # Priority order depends on bundle type:
+      # SERVER BUNDLES (normal case): Try secure non-public locations first, then manifest, then legacy
+      # CLIENT BUNDLES (normal case): Try manifest first, then fallback locations
       if bundle_name == "manifest.json"
         # Default to the non-hashed name in the specified output directory, which, for legacy
         # React on Rails, this is the output directory picked up by the asset pipeline.
         # For Shakapacker, this is the public output path defined in the (shaka/web)packer.yml file.
         File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
       else
-        begin
-          ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.bundle_js_uri_from_packer(bundle_name)
-        rescue Shakapacker::Manifest::MissingEntryError
-          # When manifest lookup fails, try multiple fallback locations:
-          # 1. Environment-specific path (e.g., public/webpack/test)
-          # 2. Standard Shakapacker location (public/packs)
-          # 3. Generated assets path (for legacy setups)
-          fallback_locations = [
-            File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path, bundle_name),
-            File.join("public", "packs", bundle_name),
-            File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
-          ].uniq
-
-          # Return the first location where the bundle file actually exists
-          fallback_locations.each do |path|
-            expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
-            return expanded_path if File.exist?(expanded_path)
-          end
-
-          # If none exist, return the environment-specific path (original behavior)
-          File.expand_path(fallback_locations.first)
-        end
+        bundle_js_file_path_with_packer(bundle_name)
       end
     end
 
+    def self.bundle_js_file_path_with_packer(bundle_name)
+      is_server_bundle = server_bundle?(bundle_name)
+
+      if is_server_bundle
+        # NORMAL CASE for server bundles: Try secure non-public locations first
+        secure_path = try_secure_server_locations(bundle_name)
+        return secure_path if secure_path
+      end
+
+      # For client bundles OR server bundle fallback: Try manifest lookup
+      begin
+        ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.bundle_js_uri_from_packer(bundle_name)
+      rescue Shakapacker::Manifest::MissingEntryError
+        handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
+      end
+    end
+
+    def self.server_bundle?(bundle_name)
+      bundle_name == ReactOnRails.configuration.server_bundle_js_file ||
+        bundle_name == ReactOnRails.configuration.rsc_bundle_js_file
+    end
+
+    def self.try_secure_server_locations(bundle_name)
+      secure_server_locations = [
+        File.join("ssr-generated", bundle_name),
+        File.join("generated", "server-bundles", bundle_name)
+      ]
+
+      secure_server_locations.each do |path|
+        expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
+        return expanded_path if File.exist?(expanded_path)
+      end
+
+      nil
+    end
+
+    def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
+      # When manifest lookup fails, try multiple fallback locations:
+      # 1. Environment-specific path (e.g., public/webpack/test)
+      # 2. Standard Shakapacker location (public/packs)
+      # 3. Generated assets path (for legacy setups)
+      fallback_locations = [
+        File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path, bundle_name),
+        File.join("public", "packs", bundle_name),
+        File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
+      ].uniq
+
+      # Return the first location where the bundle file actually exists
+      fallback_locations.each do |path|
+        expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
+        return expanded_path if File.exist?(expanded_path)
+      end
+
+      # If none exist, return appropriate default based on bundle type
+      if is_server_bundle
+        # For server bundles, prefer secure location as final fallback
+        File.expand_path(File.join("ssr-generated", bundle_name))
+      else
+        # For client bundles, use environment-specific path (original behavior)
+        File.expand_path(fallback_locations.first)
+      end
+    end
+    private_class_method :bundle_js_file_path_with_packer, :server_bundle?, :try_secure_server_locations,
+                         :handle_missing_manifest_entry
+
     def self.server_bundle_js_file_path
       return @server_bundle_path if @server_bundle_path && !Rails.env.development?
 
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index 628ee243c..ca5c05c69 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -88,6 +88,14 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
       end
 
       describe ".bundle_js_file_path" do
+        before do
+          # Mock configuration calls to avoid server bundle detection for regular client bundles
+          allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_js_file")
+            .and_return("server-bundle.js")
+          allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.rsc_bundle_js_file")
+            .and_return("rsc-bundle.js")
+        end
+
         subject do
           described_class.bundle_js_file_path("webpack-bundle.js")
         end
@@ -143,6 +151,64 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                 expect(result).to eq(File.expand_path(env_specific_path))
               end
             end
+
+            context "with server bundle (SSR/RSC) file not in manifest" do
+              let(:server_bundle_name) { "server-bundle.js" }
+              let(:ssr_generated_path) { File.expand_path(File.join("ssr-generated", server_bundle_name)) }
+              let(:generated_server_path) do
+                File.expand_path(File.join("generated", "server-bundles", server_bundle_name))
+              end
+
+              before do
+                mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_js_file")
+                  .and_return(server_bundle_name)
+              end
+
+              it "tries secure locations first for server bundles" do
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(true)
+
+                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
+                expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
+              end
+
+              it "tries generated/server-bundles as second secure location" do
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(false)
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(generated_server_path).and_return(true)
+
+                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
+                expect(result).to eq(generated_server_path)
+              end
+
+              it "falls back to ssr-generated location when no bundle exists anywhere" do
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
+
+                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
+                expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
+              end
+            end
+
+            context "with RSC bundle file not in manifest" do
+              let(:rsc_bundle_name) { "rsc-bundle.js" }
+              let(:ssr_generated_path) { File.expand_path(File.join("ssr-generated", rsc_bundle_name)) }
+
+              before do
+                mock_missing_manifest_entry(rsc_bundle_name)
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.rsc_bundle_js_file")
+                  .and_return(rsc_bundle_name)
+              end
+
+              it "treats RSC bundles as server bundles and tries secure locations first" do
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(true)
+
+                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(rsc_bundle_name)
+                expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
+              end
+            end
           end
         end
       end
@@ -183,14 +249,14 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
           include_context "with #{packer_type} enabled"
 
           context "with server file not in manifest", packer_type.to_sym do
-            it "returns the unhashed server path" do
+            it "returns the secure ssr-generated path for server bundles" do
               server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
               mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
               mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
 
               path = described_class.server_bundle_js_file_path
 
-              expect(path).to end_with("public/webpack/development/#{server_bundle_name}")
+              expect(path).to end_with("ssr-generated/#{server_bundle_name}")
             end
 
             context "with bundle file existing in standard location but not environment-specific location" do
@@ -214,7 +280,7 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
             end
 
             context "with bundle file not existing in any fallback location" do
-              it "returns the environment-specific path as final fallback" do
+              it "returns the secure ssr-generated path as final fallback for server bundles" do
                 server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
                 mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
                 mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
@@ -225,7 +291,7 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
 
                 path = described_class.server_bundle_js_file_path
 
-                expect(path).to end_with("public/webpack/development/#{server_bundle_name}")
+                expect(path).to end_with("ssr-generated/#{server_bundle_name}")
               end
             end
           end
@@ -282,14 +348,14 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
           include_context "with #{packer_type} enabled"
 
           context "with server file not in manifest", packer_type.to_sym do
-            it "returns the unhashed server path" do
+            it "returns the secure ssr-generated path for RSC bundles" do
               server_bundle_name = "rsc-bundle.js"
               mock_bundle_configs(rsc_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
               mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
 
               path = described_class.rsc_bundle_js_file_path
 
-              expect(path).to end_with("public/webpack/development/#{server_bundle_name}")
+              expect(path).to end_with("ssr-generated/#{server_bundle_name}")
             end
           end
 

From 7aff6da5993cd2e3e6c968bbb789f8711aff4298 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:37:42 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 03/26] Apply suggestions from code review

Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb | 5 +++--
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 70494fcdf..fdbea7c8d 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -103,8 +103,9 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path_with_packer(bundle_name)
     end
 
     def self.server_bundle?(bundle_name)
-      bundle_name == ReactOnRails.configuration.server_bundle_js_file ||
-        bundle_name == ReactOnRails.configuration.rsc_bundle_js_file
+      config = ReactOnRails.configuration
+      bundle_name == config.server_bundle_js_file ||
+        bundle_name == config.rsc_bundle_js_file
     end
 
     def self.try_secure_server_locations(bundle_name)

From b0c4963423451cec169dc90de91472fc4ab61d6d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:03:14 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 04/26] Update Gemfile.lock and CHANGELOG.md

---
 CHANGELOG.md | 2 ++
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+)

diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 24c079074..3acae4aff 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ After a release, please make sure to run `bundle exec rake update_changelog`. Th
 
 Changes since the last non-beta release.
 
+### [16.0.1-rc.2] - 2025-09-20
+
 #### Bug Fixes
 
 - **Packs generator**: Fixed error when `server_bundle_js_file` configuration is empty (default). Added safety check to prevent attempting operations on invalid file paths when server-side rendering is not configured. [PR 1802](https://github.com/shakacode/react_on_rails/pull/1802)

From 61a1254c89a581a300a77db929ca36144379429e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:41:15 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 05/26] Add configuration options for secure server bundle
 management
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Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Introduces two new configuration options to enhance server bundle path
resolution and security:

- server_bundle_output_path: Configurable directory for server bundle output
  (defaults to "ssr-generated")
- enforce_secure_server_bundles: Optional security enforcement for server
  bundle loading (defaults to false for backward compatibility)

These options work in conjunction with the existing bundle path resolution
improvements to provide better organization and security for server-side
rendering assets.

Features:
- Secure server bundle location configuration
- Backward compatibility maintained with sensible defaults
- Comprehensive documentation added to configuration guide
- Full parameter support in Configuration class initialization

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 docs/guides/configuration.md        | 10 ++++++++++
 lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb | 11 ++++++++---
 2 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/docs/guides/configuration.md b/docs/guides/configuration.md
index 82f673135..c666c0510 100644
--- a/docs/guides/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/guides/configuration.md
@@ -129,6 +129,16 @@ ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
   # This manifest file is automatically generated by the React Server Components Webpack plugin. Only set this if you've configured the plugin to use a different filename.
   config.react_server_client_manifest_file = "react-server-client-manifest.json"
 
+  # Directory where server bundles will be output during build process.
+  # This allows organizing server-side rendering assets separately from client assets.
+  # Default is "ssr-generated"
+  config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
+
+  # When enabled, enforces that server bundles are only loaded from secure, designated locations
+  # to prevent potential security risks from loading untrusted server-side code.
+  # Default is false for backward compatibility.
+  config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = false
+
   # `prerender` means server-side rendering
   # default is false. This is an option for view helpers `render_component` and `render_component_hash`.
   # Set to true to change the default value to true.
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
index d3047a59e..6e1296a1c 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
@@ -52,7 +52,9 @@ def self.configuration
       # If exceeded, an error will be thrown for server-side rendered components not registered on the client.
       # Set to 0 to disable the timeout and wait indefinitely for component registration.
       component_registry_timeout: DEFAULT_COMPONENT_REGISTRY_TIMEOUT,
-      generated_component_packs_loading_strategy: nil
+      generated_component_packs_loading_strategy: nil,
+      server_bundle_output_path: "ssr-generated",
+      enforce_secure_server_bundles: false
     )
   end
 
@@ -68,7 +70,8 @@ class Configuration
                   :same_bundle_for_client_and_server, :rendering_props_extension,
                   :make_generated_server_bundle_the_entrypoint,
                   :generated_component_packs_loading_strategy, :immediate_hydration, :rsc_bundle_js_file,
-                  :react_client_manifest_file, :react_server_client_manifest_file, :component_registry_timeout
+                  :react_client_manifest_file, :react_server_client_manifest_file, :component_registry_timeout,
+                  :server_bundle_output_path, :enforce_secure_server_bundles
 
     # rubocop:disable Metrics/AbcSize
     def initialize(node_modules_location: nil, server_bundle_js_file: nil, prerender: nil,
@@ -85,7 +88,7 @@ def initialize(node_modules_location: nil, server_bundle_js_file: nil, prerender
                    random_dom_id: nil, server_render_method: nil, rendering_props_extension: nil,
                    components_subdirectory: nil, auto_load_bundle: nil, immediate_hydration: nil,
                    rsc_bundle_js_file: nil, react_client_manifest_file: nil, react_server_client_manifest_file: nil,
-                   component_registry_timeout: nil)
+                   component_registry_timeout: nil, server_bundle_output_path: nil, enforce_secure_server_bundles: nil)
       self.node_modules_location = node_modules_location.present? ? node_modules_location : Rails.root
       self.generated_assets_dirs = generated_assets_dirs
       self.generated_assets_dir = generated_assets_dir
@@ -130,6 +133,8 @@ def initialize(node_modules_location: nil, server_bundle_js_file: nil, prerender
       self.defer_generated_component_packs = defer_generated_component_packs
       self.immediate_hydration = immediate_hydration
       self.generated_component_packs_loading_strategy = generated_component_packs_loading_strategy
+      self.server_bundle_output_path = server_bundle_output_path
+      self.enforce_secure_server_bundles = enforce_secure_server_bundles
     end
     # rubocop:enable Metrics/AbcSize
 

From d974d82500f74a3ee22a6297a8a8c441ddbf4159 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:39:27 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 06/26] Fix breaking change: Set server_bundle_output_path
 default to nil
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

- Changes default from "ssr-generated" to nil to avoid breaking changes
- Updates documentation to reflect nil default and show example usage
- Feature remains opt-in for backward compatibility
- Can be changed to a sensible default in next major release

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 docs/guides/configuration.md        | 4 ++--
 lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb | 2 +-
 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/docs/guides/configuration.md b/docs/guides/configuration.md
index c666c0510..ca275918e 100644
--- a/docs/guides/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/guides/configuration.md
@@ -131,8 +131,8 @@ ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
 
   # Directory where server bundles will be output during build process.
   # This allows organizing server-side rendering assets separately from client assets.
-  # Default is "ssr-generated"
-  config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
+  # Default is nil (disabled). Set to "ssr-generated" or your preferred directory to enable.
+  # config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
 
   # When enabled, enforces that server bundles are only loaded from secure, designated locations
   # to prevent potential security risks from loading untrusted server-side code.
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
index 6e1296a1c..0b74584e4 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ def self.configuration
       # Set to 0 to disable the timeout and wait indefinitely for component registration.
       component_registry_timeout: DEFAULT_COMPONENT_REGISTRY_TIMEOUT,
       generated_component_packs_loading_strategy: nil,
-      server_bundle_output_path: "ssr-generated",
+      server_bundle_output_path: nil,
       enforce_secure_server_bundles: false
     )
   end

From 60b50d8dd6627e7b5737b918b6cb5d6696508e34 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:34:50 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 07/26] Fix CI failures by restoring packer availability check
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

- Restores using_packer? check to handle test scenarios where packer is disabled
- Combines manifest.json check with packer availability in cleaner conditional
- Reverts one inline Packer assignment that breaks when Shakapacker isn't loaded
- Maintains original functionality while keeping code improvements

All failing tests now pass:
- webpack_assets_status_checker_spec.rb (all scenarios)
- utils_spec.rb "without a packer enabled" scenarios

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb                                     | 2 +-
 .../test_helper/webpack_assets_status_checker_spec.rb           | 2 +-
 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index fdbea7c8d..9fa8e365f 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       # Priority order depends on bundle type:
       # SERVER BUNDLES (normal case): Try secure non-public locations first, then manifest, then legacy
       # CLIENT BUNDLES (normal case): Try manifest first, then fallback locations
-      if bundle_name == "manifest.json"
+      if bundle_name == "manifest.json" || !ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.using_packer?
         # Default to the non-hashed name in the specified output directory, which, for legacy
         # React on Rails, this is the output directory picked up by the asset pipeline.
         # For Shakapacker, this is the public output path defined in the (shaka/web)packer.yml file.
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/test_helper/webpack_assets_status_checker_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/test_helper/webpack_assets_status_checker_spec.rb
index 3e48778c9..48f748f45 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/test_helper/webpack_assets_status_checker_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/test_helper/webpack_assets_status_checker_spec.rb
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
         let(:fixture_dirname) { "assets_with_manifest_exist_server_bundle_separate" }
 
         before do
-          Packer = Shakapacker # rubocop:disable Lint/ConstantDefinitionInBlock, RSpec/LeakyConstantDeclaration
+          Packer = ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer # rubocop:disable Lint/ConstantDefinitionInBlock, RSpec/LeakyConstantDeclaration
           allow(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils).to receive_messages(
             manifest_exists?: true,
             packer_public_output_path: generated_assets_full_path

From 6a2035fbe6e10286aabb591ca4b9fc68809ac0ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:40:52 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 08/26] Clean solution: Remove redundant using_packer? check
 with proper test handling
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Since Shakapacker is required by gemspec, the using_packer? check in
bundle_js_file_path is unnecessary for production code. However, tests
mock this scenario for validation.

Changes:
- Remove using_packer? check from main bundle_js_file_path logic
- Add guard check in bundle_js_file_path_with_packer for test scenarios
- Maintains clean production code while handling test mocking properly
- All tests pass including "without packer" scenarios

This is the correct approach: main logic assumes Shakapacker is available
(as guaranteed by gemspec), while method implementation handles edge cases
for comprehensive test coverage.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb | 5 ++++-
 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 9fa8e365f..d80bdad49 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       # Priority order depends on bundle type:
       # SERVER BUNDLES (normal case): Try secure non-public locations first, then manifest, then legacy
       # CLIENT BUNDLES (normal case): Try manifest first, then fallback locations
-      if bundle_name == "manifest.json" || !ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.using_packer?
+      if bundle_name == "manifest.json"
         # Default to the non-hashed name in the specified output directory, which, for legacy
         # React on Rails, this is the output directory picked up by the asset pipeline.
         # For Shakapacker, this is the public output path defined in the (shaka/web)packer.yml file.
@@ -86,6 +86,9 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
     end
 
     def self.bundle_js_file_path_with_packer(bundle_name)
+      # Handle test scenarios where packer is mocked as unavailable
+      return File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name) unless ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.using_packer?
+
       is_server_bundle = server_bundle?(bundle_name)
 
       if is_server_bundle

From afd06ed4631bd358eacda70e82c653ee519f13f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:46:31 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 09/26] Implement enforce_secure_server_bundles with
 comprehensive improvements
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Major Features:
- Implement enforce_secure_server_bundles configuration logic
- When enabled, server bundles MUST be found in private locations
- Skip manifest fallback for server bundles when enforcement is active
- Use configured server_bundle_output_path as additional private location

Code Quality Improvements:
- Extract duplicated file existence checking into find_first_existing_path helper
- Use inline private_class_method declarations for better readability
- Rename "secure" to "private" locations for clearer terminology
- Handle Rails.root being nil in test environments
- Use File.join consistently instead of Rails.root.join for compatibility

Test Infrastructure:
- Add comprehensive mocking for new configuration options
- Fix test contexts that override mock_bundle_configs helper
- Ensure all test scenarios properly mock new configuration keys
- All previously failing tests now pass

Security & Performance:
- Private server bundle locations checked first (ssr-generated, generated/server-bundles)
- Configurable server_bundle_output_path included in private location search
- Enforcement prevents fallback to public manifest locations when enabled
- Maintains backward compatibility with enforcement disabled by default

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb       | 61 +++++++++++++++++++------------
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb | 12 ++++++
 2 files changed, 50 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index d80bdad49..bcad1cec5 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -85,19 +85,22 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       end
     end
 
-    def self.bundle_js_file_path_with_packer(bundle_name)
+    private_class_method def self.bundle_js_file_path_with_packer(bundle_name)
       # Handle test scenarios where packer is mocked as unavailable
       return File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name) unless ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.using_packer?
 
       is_server_bundle = server_bundle?(bundle_name)
 
       if is_server_bundle
-        # NORMAL CASE for server bundles: Try secure non-public locations first
-        secure_path = try_secure_server_locations(bundle_name)
-        return secure_path if secure_path
+        # NORMAL CASE for server bundles: Try private non-public locations first
+        private_path = try_private_server_locations(bundle_name)
+        return private_path if private_path
+
+        # If enforcement is enabled and no private path found, skip manifest fallback
+        return handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, true) if enforce_secure_server_bundles?
       end
 
-      # For client bundles OR server bundle fallback: Try manifest lookup
+      # For client bundles OR server bundle fallback (when enforcement disabled): Try manifest lookup
       begin
         ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.bundle_js_uri_from_packer(bundle_name)
       rescue Shakapacker::Manifest::MissingEntryError
@@ -105,27 +108,35 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path_with_packer(bundle_name)
       end
     end
 
-    def self.server_bundle?(bundle_name)
+    private_class_method def self.server_bundle?(bundle_name)
       config = ReactOnRails.configuration
       bundle_name == config.server_bundle_js_file ||
-        bundle_name == config.rsc_bundle_js_file
+      bundle_name == config.rsc_bundle_js_file
+    end
+
+    private_class_method def self.enforce_secure_server_bundles?
+      ReactOnRails.configuration.enforce_secure_server_bundles
     end
 
-    def self.try_secure_server_locations(bundle_name)
-      secure_server_locations = [
-        File.join("ssr-generated", bundle_name),
-        File.join("generated", "server-bundles", bundle_name)
+    private_class_method def self.try_private_server_locations(bundle_name)
+      config = ReactOnRails.configuration
+
+      # Build candidate locations, including configured output path
+      root_path = Rails.root || "."
+      candidates = [
+        File.join(root_path, "ssr-generated", bundle_name),
+        File.join(root_path, "generated", "server-bundles", bundle_name)
       ]
 
-      secure_server_locations.each do |path|
-        expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
-        return expanded_path if File.exist?(expanded_path)
+      # Add configured server_bundle_output_path if present
+      if config.server_bundle_output_path.present?
+        candidates << File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name)
       end
 
-      nil
+      find_first_existing_path(candidates)
     end
 
-    def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
+    private_class_method def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
       # When manifest lookup fails, try multiple fallback locations:
       # 1. Environment-specific path (e.g., public/webpack/test)
       # 2. Standard Shakapacker location (public/packs)
@@ -137,22 +148,26 @@ def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
       ].uniq
 
       # Return the first location where the bundle file actually exists
-      fallback_locations.each do |path|
-        expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
-        return expanded_path if File.exist?(expanded_path)
-      end
+      existing_path = find_first_existing_path(fallback_locations)
+      return existing_path if existing_path
 
       # If none exist, return appropriate default based on bundle type
       if is_server_bundle
-        # For server bundles, prefer secure location as final fallback
+        # For server bundles, prefer private location as final fallback
         File.expand_path(File.join("ssr-generated", bundle_name))
       else
         # For client bundles, use environment-specific path (original behavior)
         File.expand_path(fallback_locations.first)
       end
     end
-    private_class_method :bundle_js_file_path_with_packer, :server_bundle?, :try_secure_server_locations,
-                         :handle_missing_manifest_entry
+
+    private_class_method def self.find_first_existing_path(paths)
+      paths.each do |path|
+        expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
+        return expanded_path if File.exist?(expanded_path)
+      end
+      nil
+    end
 
     def self.server_bundle_js_file_path
       return @server_bundle_path if @server_bundle_path && !Rails.env.development?
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index ca5c05c69..832ebc6c9 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -61,6 +61,10 @@ def mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: random_bundle_name, rsc_bundle_name:
         .and_return(server_bundle_name)
       allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.rsc_bundle_js_file")
         .and_return(rsc_bundle_name)
+      allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.enforce_secure_server_bundles")
+        .and_return(false)
+      allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+        .and_return(nil)
     end
 
     def mock_dev_server_running
@@ -163,6 +167,10 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                 mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
                 allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_js_file")
                   .and_return(server_bundle_name)
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.enforce_secure_server_bundles")
+                  .and_return(false)
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                  .and_return(nil)
               end
 
               it "tries secure locations first for server bundles" do
@@ -199,6 +207,10 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                 mock_missing_manifest_entry(rsc_bundle_name)
                 allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.rsc_bundle_js_file")
                   .and_return(rsc_bundle_name)
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.enforce_secure_server_bundles")
+                  .and_return(false)
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                  .and_return(nil)
               end
 
               it "treats RSC bundles as server bundles and tries secure locations first" do

From ed37a2b880e4663aadd351df0996bdb97e85d31d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "claude[bot]" <41898282+claude[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:11:39 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 10/26] refactor: Use configuration-based approach for server
 bundle output path

- Set 'ssr-generated' as default value for server_bundle_output_path
- Remove hard-coded paths from try_private_server_locations
- Update handle_missing_manifest_entry to respect configuration
- Maintain backwards compatibility with 'generated/server-bundles' fallback
- Honor enforce_secure_server_bundles flag to prevent public fallbacks

Co-authored-by: Abanoub Ghadban <AbanoubGhadban@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb |  2 +-
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb         | 26 ++++++++++++++++----------
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb   |  4 ++--
 3 files changed, 19 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
index 0b74584e4..6e1296a1c 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ def self.configuration
       # Set to 0 to disable the timeout and wait indefinitely for component registration.
       component_registry_timeout: DEFAULT_COMPONENT_REGISTRY_TIMEOUT,
       generated_component_packs_loading_strategy: nil,
-      server_bundle_output_path: nil,
+      server_bundle_output_path: "ssr-generated",
       enforce_secure_server_bundles: false
     )
   end
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index bcad1cec5..9680a7a24 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -120,23 +120,29 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
 
     private_class_method def self.try_private_server_locations(bundle_name)
       config = ReactOnRails.configuration
-
-      # Build candidate locations, including configured output path
       root_path = Rails.root || "."
+
+      # Primary location from configuration (now defaults to "ssr-generated")
       candidates = [
-        File.join(root_path, "ssr-generated", bundle_name),
-        File.join(root_path, "generated", "server-bundles", bundle_name)
+        File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name)
       ]
 
-      # Add configured server_bundle_output_path if present
-      if config.server_bundle_output_path.present?
-        candidates << File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name)
-      end
+      # Add legacy fallback for backwards compatibility
+      candidates << File.join(root_path, "generated", "server-bundles", bundle_name)
 
       find_first_existing_path(candidates)
     end
 
     private_class_method def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
+      config = ReactOnRails.configuration
+      root_path = Rails.root || "."
+
+      # When enforcement is on for server bundles, only use private locations
+      if is_server_bundle && enforce_secure_server_bundles?
+        # Only try private locations, no public fallbacks
+        return File.expand_path(File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name))
+      end
+
       # When manifest lookup fails, try multiple fallback locations:
       # 1. Environment-specific path (e.g., public/webpack/test)
       # 2. Standard Shakapacker location (public/packs)
@@ -153,8 +159,8 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
 
       # If none exist, return appropriate default based on bundle type
       if is_server_bundle
-        # For server bundles, prefer private location as final fallback
-        File.expand_path(File.join("ssr-generated", bundle_name))
+        # For server bundles, use configured private location as final fallback
+        File.expand_path(File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name))
       else
         # For client bundles, use environment-specific path (original behavior)
         File.expand_path(fallback_locations.first)
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index 832ebc6c9..5f1e19c0b 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                 allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.enforce_secure_server_bundles")
                   .and_return(false)
                 allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
-                  .and_return(nil)
+                  .and_return("ssr-generated")
               end
 
               it "tries secure locations first for server bundles" do
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                 allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.enforce_secure_server_bundles")
                   .and_return(false)
                 allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
-                  .and_return(nil)
+                  .and_return("ssr-generated")
               end
 
               it "treats RSC bundles as server bundles and tries secure locations first" do

From fa07c576f9c644cff493a0d610d69e4f5d3eb7f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "claude[bot]" <41898282+claude[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:36:23 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 11/26] refactor: Use configuration-based approach for server
 bundle output path

- Remove enforce_secure_server_bundles from bundle resolution logic
- Simplify utils.rb by removing hard-coded paths
- Use server_bundle_output_path configuration directly
- Add validation to ensure enforce_secure_server_bundles and server_bundle_output_path are compatible
- Set server_bundle_output_path default to 'ssr-generated'
- Update generator templates to use secure server bundle configuration
- Update tests to match new implementation

Co-authored-by: Abanoub Ghadban <AbanoubGhadban@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .../react_on_rails/base_generator.rb          | 15 +--
 .../config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb.tt  |  9 ++
 .../config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js.tt  |  5 +-
 lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb           | 22 +++++
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb                   | 70 ++++----------
 spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb     | 51 ++++++++++
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb             | 94 ++++++++-----------
 7 files changed, 150 insertions(+), 116 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/base_generator.rb b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/base_generator.rb
index 2b3a197c6..48493ee99 100644
--- a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/base_generator.rb
+++ b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/base_generator.rb
@@ -136,14 +136,17 @@ def update_gitignore_for_auto_registration
         return unless File.exist?(gitignore_path)
 
         gitignore_content = File.read(gitignore_path)
-        return if gitignore_content.include?("**/generated/**")
 
-        append_to_file ".gitignore" do
-          <<~GITIGNORE
+        additions = []
+        additions << "**/generated/**" unless gitignore_content.include?("**/generated/**")
+        additions << "ssr-generated" unless gitignore_content.include?("ssr-generated")
+
+        return if additions.empty?
 
-            # Generated React on Rails packs
-            **/generated/**
-          GITIGNORE
+        append_to_file ".gitignore" do
+          lines = ["\n# Generated React on Rails packs"]
+          lines.concat(additions)
+          lines.join("\n") + "\n"
         end
       end
 
diff --git a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb.tt b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb.tt
index 223169639..735ce673e 100644
--- a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb.tt
+++ b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb.tt
@@ -43,6 +43,15 @@ ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
   #
   config.server_bundle_js_file = "server-bundle.js"
 
+  # Configure where server bundles are output. Defaults to "ssr-generated".
+  # This should match your webpack configuration for server bundles.
+  config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
+
+  # Enforce that server bundles are only loaded from secure (non-public) directories.
+  # When true, server bundles will only be loaded from the configured server_bundle_output_path.
+  # This is recommended for production to prevent server-side code from being exposed.
+  config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = true
+
   ################################################################################
   ################################################################################
   # FILE SYSTEM BASED COMPONENT REGISTRY
diff --git a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js.tt b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js.tt
index a1f40f065..87a90d37f 100644
--- a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js.tt
+++ b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js.tt
@@ -44,13 +44,14 @@ const configureServer = () => {
 
   // Custom output for the server-bundle that matches the config in
   // config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
+  // Server bundles are output to a secure directory (not public) for security
   serverWebpackConfig.output = {
     filename: 'server-bundle.js',
     globalObject: 'this',
     // If using the React on Rails Pro node server renderer, uncomment the next line
     // libraryTarget: 'commonjs2',
-    path: config.outputPath,
-    publicPath: config.publicPath,
+    path: require('path').resolve(__dirname, '../../ssr-generated'),
+    // No publicPath needed since server bundles are not served via web
     // https://webpack.js.org/configuration/output/#outputglobalobject
   };
 
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
index 6e1296a1c..d343d2f09 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
@@ -151,6 +151,7 @@ def setup_config_values
       adjust_precompile_task
       check_component_registry_timeout
       validate_generated_component_packs_loading_strategy
+      validate_enforce_secure_server_bundles
     end
 
     private
@@ -199,6 +200,27 @@ def validate_generated_component_packs_loading_strategy
       raise ReactOnRails::Error, "generated_component_packs_loading_strategy must be either :async, :defer, or :sync"
     end
 
+    def validate_enforce_secure_server_bundles
+      return unless enforce_secure_server_bundles
+
+      # Check if server_bundle_output_path is nil
+      if server_bundle_output_path.nil?
+        raise ReactOnRails::Error, "enforce_secure_server_bundles is set to true, but " \
+                                   "server_bundle_output_path is nil. Please set server_bundle_output_path " \
+                                   "to a directory outside of the public directory."
+      end
+
+      # Check if server_bundle_output_path is inside public directory
+      public_path = Rails.root.join("public").to_s
+      server_output_path = File.expand_path(server_bundle_output_path, Rails.root.to_s)
+
+      if server_output_path.start_with?(public_path)
+        raise ReactOnRails::Error, "enforce_secure_server_bundles is set to true, but " \
+                                   "server_bundle_output_path (#{server_bundle_output_path}) is inside " \
+                                   "the public directory. Please set it to a directory outside of public."
+      end
+    end
+
     def check_autobundling_requirements
       raise_missing_components_subdirectory if auto_load_bundle && !components_subdirectory.present?
       return unless components_subdirectory.present?
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 9680a7a24..a430ae3a8 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -90,17 +90,15 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       return File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name) unless ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.using_packer?
 
       is_server_bundle = server_bundle?(bundle_name)
+      config = ReactOnRails.configuration
 
-      if is_server_bundle
-        # NORMAL CASE for server bundles: Try private non-public locations first
-        private_path = try_private_server_locations(bundle_name)
-        return private_path if private_path
-
-        # If enforcement is enabled and no private path found, skip manifest fallback
-        return handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, true) if enforce_secure_server_bundles?
+      # If server bundle and server_bundle_output_path is configured, try that first
+      if is_server_bundle && config.server_bundle_output_path.present?
+        server_path = try_server_bundle_output_path(bundle_name)
+        return server_path if server_path
       end
 
-      # For client bundles OR server bundle fallback (when enforcement disabled): Try manifest lookup
+      # Try manifest lookup for all bundles
       begin
         ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.bundle_js_uri_from_packer(bundle_name)
       rescue Shakapacker::Manifest::MissingEntryError
@@ -114,66 +112,30 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       bundle_name == config.rsc_bundle_js_file
     end
 
-    private_class_method def self.enforce_secure_server_bundles?
-      ReactOnRails.configuration.enforce_secure_server_bundles
-    end
-
-    private_class_method def self.try_private_server_locations(bundle_name)
+    private_class_method def self.try_server_bundle_output_path(bundle_name)
       config = ReactOnRails.configuration
       root_path = Rails.root || "."
 
-      # Primary location from configuration (now defaults to "ssr-generated")
-      candidates = [
-        File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name)
-      ]
-
-      # Add legacy fallback for backwards compatibility
-      candidates << File.join(root_path, "generated", "server-bundles", bundle_name)
-
-      find_first_existing_path(candidates)
+      # Try the configured server_bundle_output_path
+      path = File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name)
+      expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
+      File.exist?(expanded_path) ? expanded_path : nil
     end
 
     private_class_method def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
       config = ReactOnRails.configuration
       root_path = Rails.root || "."
 
-      # When enforcement is on for server bundles, only use private locations
-      if is_server_bundle && enforce_secure_server_bundles?
-        # Only try private locations, no public fallbacks
+      # For server bundles with server_bundle_output_path configured, use that
+      if is_server_bundle && config.server_bundle_output_path.present?
         return File.expand_path(File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name))
       end
 
-      # When manifest lookup fails, try multiple fallback locations:
-      # 1. Environment-specific path (e.g., public/webpack/test)
-      # 2. Standard Shakapacker location (public/packs)
-      # 3. Generated assets path (for legacy setups)
-      fallback_locations = [
-        File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path, bundle_name),
-        File.join("public", "packs", bundle_name),
-        File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
-      ].uniq
-
-      # Return the first location where the bundle file actually exists
-      existing_path = find_first_existing_path(fallback_locations)
-      return existing_path if existing_path
-
-      # If none exist, return appropriate default based on bundle type
-      if is_server_bundle
-        # For server bundles, use configured private location as final fallback
-        File.expand_path(File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name))
-      else
-        # For client bundles, use environment-specific path (original behavior)
-        File.expand_path(fallback_locations.first)
-      end
+      # For client bundles and server bundles without special config, use packer's public path
+      # This returns the environment-specific path configured in shakapacker.yml
+      File.expand_path(File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path, bundle_name))
     end
 
-    private_class_method def self.find_first_existing_path(paths)
-      paths.each do |path|
-        expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
-        return expanded_path if File.exist?(expanded_path)
-      end
-      nil
-    end
 
     def self.server_bundle_js_file_path
       return @server_bundle_path if @server_bundle_path && !Rails.env.development?
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
index c3037546c..bb7fcf2eb 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
@@ -459,6 +459,57 @@ module ReactOnRails
         end
       end
     end
+
+    describe "enforce_secure_server_bundles validation" do
+      context "when enforce_secure_server_bundles is true" do
+        it "raises error when server_bundle_output_path is nil" do
+          expect do
+            ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
+              config.server_bundle_output_path = nil
+              config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = true
+            end
+          end.to raise_error(ReactOnRails::Error, /server_bundle_output_path is nil/)
+        end
+
+        it "raises error when server_bundle_output_path is inside public directory" do
+          expect do
+            ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
+              config.server_bundle_output_path = "public/server-bundles"
+              config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = true
+            end
+          end.to raise_error(ReactOnRails::Error, /is inside the public directory/)
+        end
+
+        it "allows server_bundle_output_path outside public directory" do
+          expect do
+            ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
+              config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
+              config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = true
+            end
+          end.not_to raise_error
+        end
+      end
+
+      context "when enforce_secure_server_bundles is false" do
+        it "allows server_bundle_output_path to be nil" do
+          expect do
+            ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
+              config.server_bundle_output_path = nil
+              config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = false
+            end
+          end.not_to raise_error
+        end
+
+        it "allows server_bundle_output_path inside public directory" do
+          expect do
+            ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
+              config.server_bundle_output_path = "public/server-bundles"
+              config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = false
+            end
+          end.not_to raise_error
+        end
+      end
+    end
   end
 end
 
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index 5f1e19c0b..bebe676ee 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -61,8 +61,6 @@ def mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: random_bundle_name, rsc_bundle_name:
         .and_return(server_bundle_name)
       allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.rsc_bundle_js_file")
         .and_return(rsc_bundle_name)
-      allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.enforce_secure_server_bundles")
-        .and_return(false)
       allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
         .and_return(nil)
     end
@@ -130,27 +128,14 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
               it { is_expected.to eq("#{packer_public_output_path}/manifest.json") }
             end
 
-            context "when file not in manifest and fallback to standard location" do
+            context "when file not in manifest" do
               before do
                 mock_missing_manifest_entry("webpack-bundle.js")
               end
 
-              let(:standard_path) { File.expand_path(File.join("public", "packs", "webpack-bundle.js")) }
               let(:env_specific_path) { File.join(packer_public_output_path, "webpack-bundle.js") }
 
-              it "returns standard path when bundle exists there" do
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(File.expand_path(env_specific_path)).and_return(false)
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(standard_path).and_return(true)
-
-                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path("webpack-bundle.js")
-                expect(result).to eq(standard_path)
-              end
-
-              it "returns environment-specific path when no bundle exists anywhere" do
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
-
+              it "returns environment-specific path" do
                 result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path("webpack-bundle.js")
                 expect(result).to eq(File.expand_path(env_specific_path))
               end
@@ -159,43 +144,46 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
             context "with server bundle (SSR/RSC) file not in manifest" do
               let(:server_bundle_name) { "server-bundle.js" }
               let(:ssr_generated_path) { File.expand_path(File.join("ssr-generated", server_bundle_name)) }
-              let(:generated_server_path) do
-                File.expand_path(File.join("generated", "server-bundles", server_bundle_name))
-              end
 
-              before do
-                mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
-                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_js_file")
-                  .and_return(server_bundle_name)
-                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.enforce_secure_server_bundles")
-                  .and_return(false)
-                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
-                  .and_return("ssr-generated")
+              context "with server_bundle_output_path configured" do
+                before do
+                  mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
+                  allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_js_file")
+                    .and_return(server_bundle_name)
+                  allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                    .and_return("ssr-generated")
+                end
+
+                it "tries configured location first for server bundles" do
+                  allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                  allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(true)
+
+                  result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
+                  expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
+                end
+
+                it "falls back to configured path when no bundle exists" do
+                  allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                  allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
+
+                  result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
+                  expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
+                end
               end
 
-              it "tries secure locations first for server bundles" do
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(true)
-
-                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
-                expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
-              end
-
-              it "tries generated/server-bundles as second secure location" do
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(false)
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(generated_server_path).and_return(true)
-
-                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
-                expect(result).to eq(generated_server_path)
-              end
-
-              it "falls back to ssr-generated location when no bundle exists anywhere" do
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
-
-                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
-                expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
+              context "without server_bundle_output_path configured" do
+                before do
+                  mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
+                  allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_js_file")
+                    .and_return(server_bundle_name)
+                  allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                    .and_return(nil)
+                end
+
+                it "uses packer public output path" do
+                  result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
+                  expect(result).to eq(File.expand_path(File.join(packer_public_output_path, server_bundle_name)))
+                end
               end
             end
 
@@ -207,13 +195,11 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                 mock_missing_manifest_entry(rsc_bundle_name)
                 allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.rsc_bundle_js_file")
                   .and_return(rsc_bundle_name)
-                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.enforce_secure_server_bundles")
-                  .and_return(false)
                 allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
                   .and_return("ssr-generated")
               end
 
-              it "treats RSC bundles as server bundles and tries secure locations first" do
+              it "treats RSC bundles as server bundles and tries configured location first" do
                 allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
                 allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(true)
 

From 55a30c0cd8a5581bf1b98a1c2fbc791238896212 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "claude[bot]" <41898282+claude[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:06:52 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 12/26] Fix CI failures: RuboCop violations and test failures

- Fix RuboCop violations:
  - Use string interpolation instead of concatenation in base_generator.rb
  - Apply guard clause pattern in configuration.rb
  - Remove extra blank line in utils.rb

- Fix configuration validation tests:
  - Add Rails.root availability check to prevent nil errors in tests
  - Mock Rails.root in test specs for path validation

- Fix utils tests:
  - Use default 'ssr-generated' path instead of nil in mock_bundle_configs
  - Update test expectations to match new server bundle path behavior
  - Remove outdated test expecting server bundles in public/packs

Co-authored-by: Abanoub Ghadban <AbanoubGhadban@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 lib/generators/react_on_rails/base_generator.rb |  2 +-
 lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb             | 13 ++++++++-----
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb                     |  1 -
 spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb       |  5 +++++
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb               | 16 +++++++---------
 5 files changed, 21 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/base_generator.rb b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/base_generator.rb
index 48493ee99..3d42dbf20 100644
--- a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/base_generator.rb
+++ b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/base_generator.rb
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ def update_gitignore_for_auto_registration
         append_to_file ".gitignore" do
           lines = ["\n# Generated React on Rails packs"]
           lines.concat(additions)
-          lines.join("\n") + "\n"
+          "#{lines.join("\n")}\n"
         end
       end
 
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
index d343d2f09..1b3074e29 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
@@ -211,14 +211,17 @@ def validate_enforce_secure_server_bundles
       end
 
       # Check if server_bundle_output_path is inside public directory
+      # Skip validation if Rails.root is not available (e.g., in tests)
+      return unless defined?(Rails) && Rails.root
+
       public_path = Rails.root.join("public").to_s
       server_output_path = File.expand_path(server_bundle_output_path, Rails.root.to_s)
 
-      if server_output_path.start_with?(public_path)
-        raise ReactOnRails::Error, "enforce_secure_server_bundles is set to true, but " \
-                                   "server_bundle_output_path (#{server_bundle_output_path}) is inside " \
-                                   "the public directory. Please set it to a directory outside of public."
-      end
+      return unless server_output_path.start_with?(public_path)
+
+      raise ReactOnRails::Error, "enforce_secure_server_bundles is set to true, but " \
+                                 "server_bundle_output_path (#{server_bundle_output_path}) is inside " \
+                                 "the public directory. Please set it to a directory outside of public."
     end
 
     def check_autobundling_requirements
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index a430ae3a8..2a2018218 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -136,7 +136,6 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       File.expand_path(File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path, bundle_name))
     end
 
-
     def self.server_bundle_js_file_path
       return @server_bundle_path if @server_bundle_path && !Rails.env.development?
 
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
index bb7fcf2eb..866299aba 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
@@ -462,6 +462,11 @@ module ReactOnRails
 
     describe "enforce_secure_server_bundles validation" do
       context "when enforce_secure_server_bundles is true" do
+        before do
+          # Mock Rails.root for tests that need path validation
+          allow(Rails).to receive(:root).and_return(Pathname.new("/test/app"))
+        end
+
         it "raises error when server_bundle_output_path is nil" do
           expect do
             ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index bebe676ee..4e7dae6c7 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ def mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: random_bundle_name, rsc_bundle_name:
       allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.rsc_bundle_js_file")
         .and_return(rsc_bundle_name)
       allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
-        .and_return(nil)
+        .and_return("ssr-generated")
     end
 
     def mock_dev_server_running
@@ -257,23 +257,21 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
               expect(path).to end_with("ssr-generated/#{server_bundle_name}")
             end
 
-            context "with bundle file existing in standard location but not environment-specific location" do
-              it "returns the standard location path" do
+            context "with bundle file existing in ssr-generated location" do
+              it "returns the ssr-generated location path" do
                 server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
                 mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
                 mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
 
-                # Mock File.exist? to return false for environment-specific path but true for standard path
-                standard_path = File.expand_path(File.join("public", "packs", server_bundle_name))
-                env_specific_path = File.join(packer_public_output_path, server_bundle_name)
+                # Mock File.exist? to return true for ssr-generated path
+                ssr_generated_path = File.expand_path(File.join("ssr-generated", server_bundle_name))
 
                 allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(File.expand_path(env_specific_path)).and_return(false)
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(standard_path).and_return(true)
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(true)
 
                 path = described_class.server_bundle_js_file_path
 
-                expect(path).to eq(standard_path)
+                expect(path).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
               end
             end
 

From 8936a77c7aaeaf10fd7bb9ae975d1fe6b617c289 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "claude[bot]" <41898282+claude[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:29:01 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 13/26] Fix dummy app configuration for test environment

Set server_bundle_output_path to nil and enforce_secure_server_bundles to false
in the dummy app's React on Rails configuration. This ensures the dummy app
uses the standard webpack output location (public/webpack/test) where bundles
are actually built during tests, resolving the CI failures.

Co-authored-by: Abanoub Ghadban <AbanoubGhadban@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb | 5 +++++
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+)

diff --git a/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb b/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
index b1c70a972..36c925a72 100644
--- a/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
+++ b/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
@@ -27,6 +27,11 @@ def self.adjust_props_for_client_side_hydration(component_name, props)
   config.server_bundle_js_file = "server-bundle.js"
   config.random_dom_id = false # default is true
 
+  # Set server_bundle_output_path to nil so bundles are read from public path
+  # This ensures the dummy app uses the standard webpack output location
+  config.server_bundle_output_path = nil
+  config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = false
+
   # Uncomment to test these
   # config.build_test_command = "yarn run build:test"
   # config.build_production_command = "RAILS_ENV=production NODE_ENV=production bin/shakapacker"

From 88212b8cf7d736d12a5bf78fdc412b279ed5007d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "claude[bot]" <41898282+claude[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:57:41 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 14/26] refactor: Return configured server_bundle_output_path
 directly without existence check

When server_bundle_output_path is configured, the bundle path resolution now returns
the configured path immediately without checking if the file exists. This ensures
predictable behavior and allows the server rendering process to handle missing files
appropriately.

Updates:
- Modified bundle_js_file_path_with_packer to return configured path directly
- Removed try_server_bundle_output_path method (no longer needed)
- Updated tests to reflect new behavior without File.exist? checks

Co-authored-by: Abanoub Ghadban <AbanoubGhadban@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb       | 15 ++--------
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb | 50 ++++++++-----------------------
 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 50 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 2a2018218..080331e13 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -91,11 +91,11 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
 
       is_server_bundle = server_bundle?(bundle_name)
       config = ReactOnRails.configuration
+      root_path = Rails.root || "."
 
-      # If server bundle and server_bundle_output_path is configured, try that first
+      # If server bundle and server_bundle_output_path is configured, return that path directly
       if is_server_bundle && config.server_bundle_output_path.present?
-        server_path = try_server_bundle_output_path(bundle_name)
-        return server_path if server_path
+        return File.expand_path(File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name))
       end
 
       # Try manifest lookup for all bundles
@@ -112,15 +112,6 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       bundle_name == config.rsc_bundle_js_file
     end
 
-    private_class_method def self.try_server_bundle_output_path(bundle_name)
-      config = ReactOnRails.configuration
-      root_path = Rails.root || "."
-
-      # Try the configured server_bundle_output_path
-      path = File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name)
-      expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
-      File.exist?(expanded_path) ? expanded_path : nil
-    end
 
     private_class_method def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
       config = ReactOnRails.configuration
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index 4e7dae6c7..756b79ef5 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -154,17 +154,9 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                     .and_return("ssr-generated")
                 end
 
-                it "tries configured location first for server bundles" do
-                  allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                  allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(true)
-
-                  result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
-                  expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
-                end
-
-                it "falls back to configured path when no bundle exists" do
-                  allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                  allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
+                it "returns configured path directly without checking existence" do
+                  # Should not check File.exist? - returns path immediately
+                  expect(File).not_to receive(:exist?)
 
                   result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
                   expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
@@ -199,9 +191,9 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                   .and_return("ssr-generated")
               end
 
-              it "treats RSC bundles as server bundles and tries configured location first" do
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(true)
+              it "treats RSC bundles as server bundles and returns configured path directly" do
+                # Should not check File.exist? - returns path immediately
+                expect(File).not_to receive(:exist?)
 
                 result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(rsc_bundle_name)
                 expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
@@ -257,33 +249,15 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
               expect(path).to end_with("ssr-generated/#{server_bundle_name}")
             end
 
-            context "with bundle file existing in ssr-generated location" do
-              it "returns the ssr-generated location path" do
-                server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
-                mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
-                mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
-
-                # Mock File.exist? to return true for ssr-generated path
-                ssr_generated_path = File.expand_path(File.join("ssr-generated", server_bundle_name))
-
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(true)
-
-                path = described_class.server_bundle_js_file_path
-
-                expect(path).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
-              end
-            end
-
-            context "with bundle file not existing in any fallback location" do
-              it "returns the secure ssr-generated path as final fallback for server bundles" do
+            context "with server_bundle_output_path configured" do
+              it "returns the configured path directly without checking file existence" do
                 server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
                 mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
-                mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
 
-                # Mock File.exist? to return false for all paths
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
+                # Since server_bundle_output_path is configured, should return path immediately
+                # without trying manifest lookup
+                expect(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer).not_to receive(:manifest)
+                expect(File).not_to receive(:exist?)
 
                 path = described_class.server_bundle_js_file_path
 

From d917bda883a32c4341a1c28e8be38bfc5ad7fd77 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "claude[bot]" <41898282+claude[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:17:05 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 15/26] Fix CI failures: RuboCop violations and test failures

- Fix RuboCop Layout/EmptyLines violation in lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
- Fix 6 failing tests that expect manifest paths for server bundles
- Tests now properly clear server_bundle_output_path when testing manifest fallback behavior

Co-authored-by: Abanoub Ghadban <AbanoubGhadban@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb       |  1 -
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb | 18 ++++++++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 080331e13..40caa4171 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -112,7 +112,6 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       bundle_name == config.rsc_bundle_js_file
     end
 
-
     private_class_method def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
       config = ReactOnRails.configuration
       root_path = Rails.root || "."
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index 756b79ef5..644ca9d37 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -270,6 +270,9 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
             it "returns the correct path hashed server path" do
               packer = ::Shakapacker
               mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: "webpack-bundle.js")
+              # Clear server_bundle_output_path to test manifest behavior
+              allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                .and_return(nil)
               allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.same_bundle_for_client_and_server")
                 .and_return(true)
               mock_bundle_in_manifest("webpack-bundle.js", "webpack/development/webpack-bundle-123456.js")
@@ -284,6 +287,9 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
             context "with webpack-dev-server running, and same file used for server and client" do
               it "returns the correct path hashed server path" do
                 mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: "webpack-bundle.js")
+                # Clear server_bundle_output_path to test manifest behavior
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                  .and_return(nil)
                 allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.same_bundle_for_client_and_server")
                   .and_return(true)
                 mock_dev_server_running
@@ -300,6 +306,9 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                   packer_type.to_sym do
             it "returns the correct path hashed server path" do
               mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: "server-bundle.js")
+              # Clear server_bundle_output_path to test manifest behavior
+              allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                .and_return(nil)
               allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.same_bundle_for_client_and_server")
                 .and_return(false)
               mock_bundle_in_manifest("server-bundle.js", "webpack/development/server-bundle-123456.js")
@@ -333,6 +342,9 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
             it "returns the correct path hashed server path" do
               packer = ::Shakapacker
               mock_bundle_configs(rsc_bundle_name: "webpack-bundle.js")
+              # Clear server_bundle_output_path to test manifest behavior
+              allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                .and_return(nil)
               allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.same_bundle_for_client_and_server")
                 .and_return(true)
               mock_bundle_in_manifest("webpack-bundle.js", "webpack/development/webpack-bundle-123456.js")
@@ -347,6 +359,9 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
             context "with webpack-dev-server running, and same file used for server and client" do
               it "returns the correct path hashed server path" do
                 mock_bundle_configs(rsc_bundle_name: "webpack-bundle.js")
+                # Clear server_bundle_output_path to test manifest behavior
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                  .and_return(nil)
                 allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.same_bundle_for_client_and_server")
                   .and_return(true)
                 mock_dev_server_running
@@ -363,6 +378,9 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                   packer_type.to_sym do
             it "returns the correct path hashed server path" do
               mock_bundle_configs(rsc_bundle_name: "rsc-bundle.js")
+              # Clear server_bundle_output_path to test manifest behavior
+              allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                .and_return(nil)
               allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.same_bundle_for_client_and_server")
                 .and_return(false)
               mock_bundle_in_manifest("rsc-bundle.js", "webpack/development/server-bundle-123456.js")

From b478d611218802db1f011afeb3ead4d1642c2d51 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "claude[bot]" <41898282+claude[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:59:07 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 16/26] refactor: Rename 'secure' to 'private' for server
 bundles terminology

- Renamed enforce_secure_server_bundles to enforce_private_server_bundles
- Updated validation method name to validate_enforce_private_server_bundles
- Updated all comments, test descriptions, and documentation to use 'private' instead of 'secure'
- Updated configuration files, templates, and specs to reflect new terminology

This change provides clearer terminology - 'private' better describes
non-public directories vs 'secure' which has broader security implications

Co-authored-by: Justin Gordon <justin808@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 docs/guides/configuration.md                   |  4 ++--
 .../config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb.tt   |  4 ++--
 .../config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js.tt   |  2 +-
 lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb            | 18 +++++++++---------
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb                    |  2 +-
 .../config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb      |  2 +-
 spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb      | 16 ++++++++--------
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb              |  4 ++--
 8 files changed, 26 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-)

diff --git a/docs/guides/configuration.md b/docs/guides/configuration.md
index ca275918e..3122b3790 100644
--- a/docs/guides/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/guides/configuration.md
@@ -134,10 +134,10 @@ ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
   # Default is nil (disabled). Set to "ssr-generated" or your preferred directory to enable.
   # config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
 
-  # When enabled, enforces that server bundles are only loaded from secure, designated locations
+  # When enabled, enforces that server bundles are only loaded from private, designated locations
   # to prevent potential security risks from loading untrusted server-side code.
   # Default is false for backward compatibility.
-  config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = false
+  config.enforce_private_server_bundles = false
 
   # `prerender` means server-side rendering
   # default is false. This is an option for view helpers `render_component` and `render_component_hash`.
diff --git a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb.tt b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb.tt
index 735ce673e..f1b1a8665 100644
--- a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb.tt
+++ b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb.tt
@@ -47,10 +47,10 @@ ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
   # This should match your webpack configuration for server bundles.
   config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
 
-  # Enforce that server bundles are only loaded from secure (non-public) directories.
+  # Enforce that server bundles are only loaded from private (non-public) directories.
   # When true, server bundles will only be loaded from the configured server_bundle_output_path.
   # This is recommended for production to prevent server-side code from being exposed.
-  config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = true
+  config.enforce_private_server_bundles = true
 
   ################################################################################
   ################################################################################
diff --git a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js.tt b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js.tt
index 87a90d37f..deb724704 100644
--- a/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js.tt
+++ b/lib/generators/react_on_rails/templates/base/base/config/webpack/serverWebpackConfig.js.tt
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ const configureServer = () => {
 
   // Custom output for the server-bundle that matches the config in
   // config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
-  // Server bundles are output to a secure directory (not public) for security
+  // Server bundles are output to a private directory (not public) for security
   serverWebpackConfig.output = {
     filename: 'server-bundle.js',
     globalObject: 'this',
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
index 1b3074e29..1cb98cba7 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ def self.configuration
       component_registry_timeout: DEFAULT_COMPONENT_REGISTRY_TIMEOUT,
       generated_component_packs_loading_strategy: nil,
       server_bundle_output_path: "ssr-generated",
-      enforce_secure_server_bundles: false
+      enforce_private_server_bundles: false
     )
   end
 
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ class Configuration
                   :make_generated_server_bundle_the_entrypoint,
                   :generated_component_packs_loading_strategy, :immediate_hydration, :rsc_bundle_js_file,
                   :react_client_manifest_file, :react_server_client_manifest_file, :component_registry_timeout,
-                  :server_bundle_output_path, :enforce_secure_server_bundles
+                  :server_bundle_output_path, :enforce_private_server_bundles
 
     # rubocop:disable Metrics/AbcSize
     def initialize(node_modules_location: nil, server_bundle_js_file: nil, prerender: nil,
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ def initialize(node_modules_location: nil, server_bundle_js_file: nil, prerender
                    random_dom_id: nil, server_render_method: nil, rendering_props_extension: nil,
                    components_subdirectory: nil, auto_load_bundle: nil, immediate_hydration: nil,
                    rsc_bundle_js_file: nil, react_client_manifest_file: nil, react_server_client_manifest_file: nil,
-                   component_registry_timeout: nil, server_bundle_output_path: nil, enforce_secure_server_bundles: nil)
+                   component_registry_timeout: nil, server_bundle_output_path: nil, enforce_private_server_bundles: nil)
       self.node_modules_location = node_modules_location.present? ? node_modules_location : Rails.root
       self.generated_assets_dirs = generated_assets_dirs
       self.generated_assets_dir = generated_assets_dir
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ def initialize(node_modules_location: nil, server_bundle_js_file: nil, prerender
       self.immediate_hydration = immediate_hydration
       self.generated_component_packs_loading_strategy = generated_component_packs_loading_strategy
       self.server_bundle_output_path = server_bundle_output_path
-      self.enforce_secure_server_bundles = enforce_secure_server_bundles
+      self.enforce_private_server_bundles = enforce_private_server_bundles
     end
     # rubocop:enable Metrics/AbcSize
 
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ def setup_config_values
       adjust_precompile_task
       check_component_registry_timeout
       validate_generated_component_packs_loading_strategy
-      validate_enforce_secure_server_bundles
+      validate_enforce_private_server_bundles
     end
 
     private
@@ -200,12 +200,12 @@ def validate_generated_component_packs_loading_strategy
       raise ReactOnRails::Error, "generated_component_packs_loading_strategy must be either :async, :defer, or :sync"
     end
 
-    def validate_enforce_secure_server_bundles
-      return unless enforce_secure_server_bundles
+    def validate_enforce_private_server_bundles
+      return unless enforce_private_server_bundles
 
       # Check if server_bundle_output_path is nil
       if server_bundle_output_path.nil?
-        raise ReactOnRails::Error, "enforce_secure_server_bundles is set to true, but " \
+        raise ReactOnRails::Error, "enforce_private_server_bundles is set to true, but " \
                                    "server_bundle_output_path is nil. Please set server_bundle_output_path " \
                                    "to a directory outside of the public directory."
       end
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ def validate_enforce_secure_server_bundles
 
       return unless server_output_path.start_with?(public_path)
 
-      raise ReactOnRails::Error, "enforce_secure_server_bundles is set to true, but " \
+      raise ReactOnRails::Error, "enforce_private_server_bundles is set to true, but " \
                                  "server_bundle_output_path (#{server_bundle_output_path}) is inside " \
                                  "the public directory. Please set it to a directory outside of public."
     end
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 40caa4171..0d279a5cd 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ def self.server_bundle_path_is_http?
 
     def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       # Priority order depends on bundle type:
-      # SERVER BUNDLES (normal case): Try secure non-public locations first, then manifest, then legacy
+      # SERVER BUNDLES (normal case): Try private non-public locations first, then manifest, then legacy
       # CLIENT BUNDLES (normal case): Try manifest first, then fallback locations
       if bundle_name == "manifest.json"
         # Default to the non-hashed name in the specified output directory, which, for legacy
diff --git a/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb b/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
index 36c925a72..b1a46ea5d 100644
--- a/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
+++ b/spec/dummy/config/initializers/react_on_rails.rb
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ def self.adjust_props_for_client_side_hydration(component_name, props)
   # Set server_bundle_output_path to nil so bundles are read from public path
   # This ensures the dummy app uses the standard webpack output location
   config.server_bundle_output_path = nil
-  config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = false
+  config.enforce_private_server_bundles = false
 
   # Uncomment to test these
   # config.build_test_command = "yarn run build:test"
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
index 866299aba..d047a5b53 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
@@ -460,8 +460,8 @@ module ReactOnRails
       end
     end
 
-    describe "enforce_secure_server_bundles validation" do
-      context "when enforce_secure_server_bundles is true" do
+    describe "enforce_private_server_bundles validation" do
+      context "when enforce_private_server_bundles is true" do
         before do
           # Mock Rails.root for tests that need path validation
           allow(Rails).to receive(:root).and_return(Pathname.new("/test/app"))
@@ -471,7 +471,7 @@ module ReactOnRails
           expect do
             ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
               config.server_bundle_output_path = nil
-              config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = true
+              config.enforce_private_server_bundles = true
             end
           end.to raise_error(ReactOnRails::Error, /server_bundle_output_path is nil/)
         end
@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ module ReactOnRails
           expect do
             ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
               config.server_bundle_output_path = "public/server-bundles"
-              config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = true
+              config.enforce_private_server_bundles = true
             end
           end.to raise_error(ReactOnRails::Error, /is inside the public directory/)
         end
@@ -489,18 +489,18 @@ module ReactOnRails
           expect do
             ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
               config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
-              config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = true
+              config.enforce_private_server_bundles = true
             end
           end.not_to raise_error
         end
       end
 
-      context "when enforce_secure_server_bundles is false" do
+      context "when enforce_private_server_bundles is false" do
         it "allows server_bundle_output_path to be nil" do
           expect do
             ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
               config.server_bundle_output_path = nil
-              config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = false
+              config.enforce_private_server_bundles = false
             end
           end.not_to raise_error
         end
@@ -509,7 +509,7 @@ module ReactOnRails
           expect do
             ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
               config.server_bundle_output_path = "public/server-bundles"
-              config.enforce_secure_server_bundles = false
+              config.enforce_private_server_bundles = false
             end
           end.not_to raise_error
         end
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index 644ca9d37..cc8a3a44a 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
           include_context "with #{packer_type} enabled"
 
           context "with server file not in manifest", packer_type.to_sym do
-            it "returns the secure ssr-generated path for server bundles" do
+            it "returns the private ssr-generated path for server bundles" do
               server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
               mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
               mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
           include_context "with #{packer_type} enabled"
 
           context "with server file not in manifest", packer_type.to_sym do
-            it "returns the secure ssr-generated path for RSC bundles" do
+            it "returns the private ssr-generated path for RSC bundles" do
               server_bundle_name = "rsc-bundle.js"
               mock_bundle_configs(rsc_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
               mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)

From ac7c87bd2a07f87f1d72ed330c385a137552efec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:02:34 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 17/26] Fix server bundle path resolution in test environments
 (#1797)
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- Fix fallback logic when manifest lookup fails to check multiple locations
- Try environment-specific path, standard location (public/packs), then generated assets path
- Return first path where bundle file actually exists
- Maintains backward compatibility with original behavior as final fallback
- Add comprehensive test cases to prevent regression

Fixes issue where server rendering failed in test environments when bundles
were in standard Shakapacker location but manifest lookup pointed to
environment-specific directory.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/packs_generator.rb |   2 +-
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb           |  76 ++++++++----------
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb     | 108 +++++++++++++-------------
 3 files changed, 87 insertions(+), 99 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/packs_generator.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/packs_generator.rb
index 171fe0e2d..40119f5de 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/packs_generator.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/packs_generator.rb
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ def generated_server_pack_file_content
 
     def add_generated_pack_to_server_bundle
       return if ReactOnRails.configuration.make_generated_server_bundle_the_entrypoint
-      return if ReactOnRails.configuration.server_bundle_js_file.empty?
+      return if ReactOnRails.configuration.server_bundle_js_file.blank?
 
       relative_path_to_generated_server_bundle = relative_path(server_bundle_entrypoint,
                                                                generated_server_bundle_file_path)
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 0d279a5cd..c28cfff75 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -72,58 +72,50 @@ def self.server_bundle_path_is_http?
     end
 
     def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
-      # Priority order depends on bundle type:
-      # SERVER BUNDLES (normal case): Try private non-public locations first, then manifest, then legacy
-      # CLIENT BUNDLES (normal case): Try manifest first, then fallback locations
-      if bundle_name == "manifest.json"
+      # Either:
+      # 1. Using same bundle for both server and client, so server bundle will be hashed in manifest
+      # 2. Using a different bundle (different Webpack config), so file is not hashed, and
+      #    bundle_js_path will throw so the default path is used without a hash.
+      # 3. The third option of having the server bundle hashed and a different configuration than
+      #    the client bundle is not supported for 2 reasons:
+      #    a. The webpack manifest plugin would have a race condition where the same manifest.json
+      #       is edited by both the webpack-dev-server
+      #    b. There is no good reason to hash the server bundle name.
+      if ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.using_packer? && bundle_name != "manifest.json"
+        begin
+          ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.bundle_js_uri_from_packer(bundle_name)
+        rescue Object.const_get(
+          ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_type.capitalize
+        )::Manifest::MissingEntryError
+          handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name)
+        end
+      else
         # Default to the non-hashed name in the specified output directory, which, for legacy
         # React on Rails, this is the output directory picked up by the asset pipeline.
         # For Shakapacker, this is the public output path defined in the (shaka/web)packer.yml file.
         File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
-      else
-        bundle_js_file_path_with_packer(bundle_name)
       end
     end
 
-    private_class_method def self.bundle_js_file_path_with_packer(bundle_name)
-      # Handle test scenarios where packer is mocked as unavailable
-      return File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name) unless ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.using_packer?
-
-      is_server_bundle = server_bundle?(bundle_name)
-      config = ReactOnRails.configuration
-      root_path = Rails.root || "."
-
-      # If server bundle and server_bundle_output_path is configured, return that path directly
-      if is_server_bundle && config.server_bundle_output_path.present?
-        return File.expand_path(File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name))
-      end
-
-      # Try manifest lookup for all bundles
-      begin
-        ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.bundle_js_uri_from_packer(bundle_name)
-      rescue Shakapacker::Manifest::MissingEntryError
-        handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
-      end
-    end
-
-    private_class_method def self.server_bundle?(bundle_name)
-      config = ReactOnRails.configuration
-      bundle_name == config.server_bundle_js_file ||
-      bundle_name == config.rsc_bundle_js_file
-    end
-
-    private_class_method def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name, is_server_bundle)
-      config = ReactOnRails.configuration
-      root_path = Rails.root || "."
+    private_class_method def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name)
+      # When manifest lookup fails, try multiple fallback locations:
+      # 1. Environment-specific path (e.g., public/webpack/test)
+      # 2. Standard Shakapacker location (public/packs)
+      # 3. Generated assets path (for legacy setups)
+      fallback_locations = [
+        File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path, bundle_name),
+        File.join("public", "packs", bundle_name),
+        File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
+      ].uniq
 
-      # For server bundles with server_bundle_output_path configured, use that
-      if is_server_bundle && config.server_bundle_output_path.present?
-        return File.expand_path(File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name))
+      # Return the first location where the bundle file actually exists
+      fallback_locations.each do |path|
+        expanded_path = File.expand_path(path)
+        return expanded_path if File.exist?(expanded_path)
       end
 
-      # For client bundles and server bundles without special config, use packer's public path
-      # This returns the environment-specific path configured in shakapacker.yml
-      File.expand_path(File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path, bundle_name))
+      # If none exist, return the environment-specific path (original behavior)
+      File.expand_path(fallback_locations.first)
     end
 
     def self.server_bundle_js_file_path
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index cc8a3a44a..a4794917e 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -128,75 +128,35 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
               it { is_expected.to eq("#{packer_public_output_path}/manifest.json") }
             end
 
-            context "when file not in manifest" do
+            context "when file not in manifest and fallback to standard location" do
               before do
                 mock_missing_manifest_entry("webpack-bundle.js")
               end
 
+              let(:standard_path) { File.expand_path(File.join("public", "packs", "webpack-bundle.js")) }
               let(:env_specific_path) { File.join(packer_public_output_path, "webpack-bundle.js") }
 
-              it "returns environment-specific path" do
-                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path("webpack-bundle.js")
-                expect(result).to eq(File.expand_path(env_specific_path))
-              end
-            end
+              it "returns standard path when bundle exists there" do
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(File.expand_path(env_specific_path)).and_return(false)
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(standard_path).and_return(true)
 
-            context "with server bundle (SSR/RSC) file not in manifest" do
-              let(:server_bundle_name) { "server-bundle.js" }
-              let(:ssr_generated_path) { File.expand_path(File.join("ssr-generated", server_bundle_name)) }
-
-              context "with server_bundle_output_path configured" do
-                before do
-                  mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
-                  allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_js_file")
-                    .and_return(server_bundle_name)
-                  allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
-                    .and_return("ssr-generated")
-                end
-
-                it "returns configured path directly without checking existence" do
-                  # Should not check File.exist? - returns path immediately
-                  expect(File).not_to receive(:exist?)
-
-                  result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
-                  expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
-                end
-              end
-
-              context "without server_bundle_output_path configured" do
-                before do
-                  mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
-                  allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_js_file")
-                    .and_return(server_bundle_name)
-                  allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
-                    .and_return(nil)
-                end
-
-                it "uses packer public output path" do
-                  result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(server_bundle_name)
-                  expect(result).to eq(File.expand_path(File.join(packer_public_output_path, server_bundle_name)))
-                end
+                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path("webpack-bundle.js")
+                expect(result).to eq(standard_path)
               end
-            end
 
-            context "with RSC bundle file not in manifest" do
-              let(:rsc_bundle_name) { "rsc-bundle.js" }
-              let(:ssr_generated_path) { File.expand_path(File.join("ssr-generated", rsc_bundle_name)) }
+              it "returns environment-specific path when no bundle exists anywhere" do
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
 
-              before do
-                mock_missing_manifest_entry(rsc_bundle_name)
-                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.rsc_bundle_js_file")
-                  .and_return(rsc_bundle_name)
-                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
-                  .and_return("ssr-generated")
               end
 
-              it "treats RSC bundles as server bundles and returns configured path directly" do
-                # Should not check File.exist? - returns path immediately
-                expect(File).not_to receive(:exist?)
+              it "returns environment-specific path when no bundle exists anywhere" do
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
 
-                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path(rsc_bundle_name)
-                expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
+                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path("webpack-bundle.js")
+                expect(result).to eq(File.expand_path(env_specific_path))
               end
             end
           end
@@ -264,6 +224,42 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                 expect(path).to end_with("ssr-generated/#{server_bundle_name}")
               end
             end
+
+            context "with bundle file existing in standard location but not environment-specific location" do
+              it "returns the standard location path" do
+                server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
+                mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
+                mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
+
+                # Mock File.exist? to return false for environment-specific path but true for standard path
+                standard_path = File.expand_path(File.join("public", "packs", server_bundle_name))
+                env_specific_path = File.join(packer_public_output_path, server_bundle_name)
+
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(File.expand_path(env_specific_path)).and_return(false)
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(standard_path).and_return(true)
+
+                path = described_class.server_bundle_js_file_path
+
+                expect(path).to eq(standard_path)
+              end
+            end
+
+            context "with bundle file not existing in any fallback location" do
+              it "returns the environment-specific path as final fallback" do
+                server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
+                mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
+                mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
+
+                # Mock File.exist? to return false for all paths
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
+
+                path = described_class.server_bundle_js_file_path
+
+                expect(path).to end_with("public/webpack/development/#{server_bundle_name}")
+              end
+            end
           end
 
           context "with server file in the manifest, used for client", packer_type.to_sym do

From 8120cd8a3962340713cbd1aee23458c77e0ce0d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:43:01 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 18/26] Fix RuboCop violations and update documentation
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- Fix duplicate and incomplete test cases in utils_spec.rb
- Update configuration.md to reflect correct default for server_bundle_output_path
- Add clarification about enforce_private_server_bundles enforcement

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 docs/guides/configuration.md      | 3 ++-
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb | 6 ------
 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)

diff --git a/docs/guides/configuration.md b/docs/guides/configuration.md
index 3122b3790..3629b92e4 100644
--- a/docs/guides/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/guides/configuration.md
@@ -131,11 +131,12 @@ ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
 
   # Directory where server bundles will be output during build process.
   # This allows organizing server-side rendering assets separately from client assets.
-  # Default is nil (disabled). Set to "ssr-generated" or your preferred directory to enable.
+  # Default is "ssr-generated". Set to your preferred directory path as needed.
   # config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
 
   # When enabled, enforces that server bundles are only loaded from private, designated locations
   # to prevent potential security risks from loading untrusted server-side code.
+  # When enabled, server_bundle_output_path must point to a private location outside the public directory.
   # Default is false for backward compatibility.
   config.enforce_private_server_bundles = false
 
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index a4794917e..631b0adc0 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -145,12 +145,6 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                 expect(result).to eq(standard_path)
               end
 
-              it "returns environment-specific path when no bundle exists anywhere" do
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
-                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)
-
-              end
-
               it "returns environment-specific path when no bundle exists anywhere" do
                 allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
                 allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_return(false)

From 52bf049115383b7f7da5e221c349a62fabf536ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:45:46 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 19/26] Restore server bundle support and fix failing tests
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- Add back server bundle logic that respects server_bundle_output_path configuration
- Server bundles with configured output path skip manifest lookup for better performance
- Server bundles without configured path use fallback logic like client bundles
- Fix test mocking to properly test fallback behavior when server_bundle_output_path is nil
- All utils tests now pass (53/53)

This integrates the simpler remote approach while preserving the essential
server bundle functionality that the configuration and tests expect.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb       | 17 +++++++++++++++++
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb |  6 ++++++
 2 files changed, 23 insertions(+)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index c28cfff75..9f18b58c3 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -72,6 +72,17 @@ def self.server_bundle_path_is_http?
     end
 
     def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
+      # Check if this is a server bundle with configured output path - skip manifest lookup
+      if server_bundle?(bundle_name)
+        config = ReactOnRails.configuration
+        root_path = Rails.root || "."
+
+        # Use configured server_bundle_output_path if present
+        if config.server_bundle_output_path.present?
+          return File.expand_path(File.join(root_path, config.server_bundle_output_path, bundle_name))
+        end
+      end
+
       # Either:
       # 1. Using same bundle for both server and client, so server bundle will be hashed in manifest
       # 2. Using a different bundle (different Webpack config), so file is not hashed, and
@@ -118,6 +129,12 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       File.expand_path(fallback_locations.first)
     end
 
+    private_class_method def self.server_bundle?(bundle_name)
+      config = ReactOnRails.configuration
+      bundle_name == config.server_bundle_js_file ||
+      bundle_name == config.rsc_bundle_js_file
+    end
+
     def self.server_bundle_js_file_path
       return @server_bundle_path if @server_bundle_path && !Rails.env.development?
 
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index 631b0adc0..bbf01c2c4 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -223,6 +223,9 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
               it "returns the standard location path" do
                 server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
                 mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
+                # Override server_bundle_output_path to test fallback behavior
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                  .and_return(nil)
                 mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
 
                 # Mock File.exist? to return false for environment-specific path but true for standard path
@@ -243,6 +246,9 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
               it "returns the environment-specific path as final fallback" do
                 server_bundle_name = "server-bundle.js"
                 mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: server_bundle_name)
+                # Override server_bundle_output_path to test fallback behavior
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                  .and_return(nil)
                 mock_missing_manifest_entry(server_bundle_name)
 
                 # Mock File.exist? to return false for all paths

From c5c8239fba4706dd012b0b2ab4187b19b6139ad1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:50:13 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 20/26] Improve backwards compatibility by changing
 server_bundle_output_path default to nil
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Address code review feedback:
- Change server_bundle_output_path default from 'ssr-generated' to nil for backwards compatibility
- Update documentation to reflect the nil default and explain opt-in behavior
- Existing applications continue to work without modification
- New applications can opt-in by setting server_bundle_output_path = 'ssr-generated'

The server bundle logic is confirmed working:
- server_bundle_js_file_path() → bundle_js_file_path() → server bundle logic
- When configured: skips manifest lookup, returns configured path directly
- When nil (default): uses standard fallback logic like client bundles
- All 53 tests pass, confirming correct implementation

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 docs/guides/configuration.md        | 2 +-
 lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb | 2 +-
 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/docs/guides/configuration.md b/docs/guides/configuration.md
index 3629b92e4..eda80ccb2 100644
--- a/docs/guides/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/guides/configuration.md
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
 
   # Directory where server bundles will be output during build process.
   # This allows organizing server-side rendering assets separately from client assets.
-  # Default is "ssr-generated". Set to your preferred directory path as needed.
+  # Default is nil (uses standard fallback locations). Set to "ssr-generated" or your preferred directory path.
   # config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
 
   # When enabled, enforces that server bundles are only loaded from private, designated locations
diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
index 1cb98cba7..885591fd2 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/configuration.rb
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ def self.configuration
       # Set to 0 to disable the timeout and wait indefinitely for component registration.
       component_registry_timeout: DEFAULT_COMPONENT_REGISTRY_TIMEOUT,
       generated_component_packs_loading_strategy: nil,
-      server_bundle_output_path: "ssr-generated",
+      server_bundle_output_path: nil,
       enforce_private_server_bundles: false
     )
   end

From e9dcf1658aa6cac6d01a529ad6fca497d1315f90 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:54:37 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 21/26] Fix NoMethodError in non-packer environments by
 conditionally building fallback locations
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Address critical bug in handle_missing_manifest_entry:
- Previously unconditionally called packer_public_output_path causing NoMethodError in test/non-packer environments
- Now conditionally adds packer path only when ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.using_packer? is true
- Build fallback_locations array step by step instead of in one static declaration
- Maintains same fallback behavior when packer is available
- Prevents crashes in environments where packer is not available or mocked as unavailable

This fixes a potential runtime error that could occur in test environments or
setups where Shakapacker is not available or properly initialized.

All 53 tests pass, including specific non-packer environment tests.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb | 19 +++++++++++++------
 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 9f18b58c3..95aa8e3e1 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -110,14 +110,21 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
 
     private_class_method def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name)
       # When manifest lookup fails, try multiple fallback locations:
-      # 1. Environment-specific path (e.g., public/webpack/test)
+      # Build fallback locations conditionally based on packer availability
+      fallback_locations = []
+
+      # 1. Environment-specific path (e.g., public/webpack/test) - only if using packer
+      if ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.using_packer?
+        fallback_locations << File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path, bundle_name)
+      end
+
       # 2. Standard Shakapacker location (public/packs)
+      fallback_locations << File.join("public", "packs", bundle_name)
+
       # 3. Generated assets path (for legacy setups)
-      fallback_locations = [
-        File.join(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path, bundle_name),
-        File.join("public", "packs", bundle_name),
-        File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
-      ].uniq
+      fallback_locations << File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
+
+      fallback_locations.uniq!
 
       # Return the first location where the bundle file actually exists
       fallback_locations.each do |path|

From 6db4375f337fbb3a487993bcbe63ddbeb2662d05 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:58:53 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 22/26] Implement enforce_private_server_bundles security
 feature and add comprehensive test
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Add security enforcement logic:
- When enforce_private_server_bundles is enabled, server bundles skip public path fallbacks
- Server bundles return private paths even if they don't exist (preventing public fallback)
- Add server_bundle_private_path helper that respects server_bundle_output_path configuration
- Add enforce_private_server_bundles? helper for clean configuration access

Add comprehensive test coverage:
- Test that enforcement prevents fallback to public paths when enabled
- Mock File.exist? to verify private path is returned even when public path exists
- Update mock_bundle_configs to include enforce_private_server_bundles default (false)
- All 54 tests pass, including new enforcement test

Security benefit:
- Prevents accidental serving of server bundles from public directories
- Ensures server-side code remains private even when deployment scripts fail
- Opt-in feature (defaults to false) for backwards compatibility

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb       | 14 ++++++++++++++
 spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 43 insertions(+)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 95aa8e3e1..3599da38b 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -109,6 +109,9 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
     end
 
     private_class_method def self.handle_missing_manifest_entry(bundle_name)
+      # For server bundles with enforcement enabled, skip public path fallbacks
+      return server_bundle_private_path(bundle_name) if server_bundle?(bundle_name) && enforce_private_server_bundles?
+
       # When manifest lookup fails, try multiple fallback locations:
       # Build fallback locations conditionally based on packer availability
       fallback_locations = []
@@ -142,6 +145,17 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       bundle_name == config.rsc_bundle_js_file
     end
 
+    private_class_method def self.enforce_private_server_bundles?
+      ReactOnRails.configuration.enforce_private_server_bundles
+    end
+
+    private_class_method def self.server_bundle_private_path(bundle_name)
+      config = ReactOnRails.configuration
+      preferred_dir = config.server_bundle_output_path.presence || "ssr-generated"
+      root_path = Rails.root || "."
+      File.expand_path(File.join(root_path, preferred_dir, bundle_name))
+    end
+
     def self.server_bundle_js_file_path
       return @server_bundle_path if @server_bundle_path && !Rails.env.development?
 
diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
index bbf01c2c4..5cd5f83f7 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/utils_spec.rb
@@ -63,6 +63,8 @@ def mock_bundle_configs(server_bundle_name: random_bundle_name, rsc_bundle_name:
         .and_return(rsc_bundle_name)
       allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
         .and_return("ssr-generated")
+      allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.enforce_private_server_bundles")
+        .and_return(false)
     end
 
     def mock_dev_server_running
@@ -153,6 +155,33 @@ def mock_dev_server_running
                 expect(result).to eq(File.expand_path(env_specific_path))
               end
             end
+
+            context "with enforce_private_server_bundles enabled" do
+              before do
+                mock_missing_manifest_entry("server-bundle.js")
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_js_file")
+                  .and_return("server-bundle.js")
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.server_bundle_output_path")
+                  .and_return("ssr-generated")
+                allow(ReactOnRails).to receive_message_chain("configuration.enforce_private_server_bundles")
+                  .and_return(true)
+              end
+
+              it "returns private path and does not fall back to public when enforcement is enabled" do
+                ssr_generated_path = File.expand_path(File.join(Rails.root.to_s, "ssr-generated", "server-bundle.js"))
+                public_packs_path = File.expand_path(File.join("public", "packs", "server-bundle.js"))
+
+                # Mock File.exist? so SSR-generated path returns false but public path returns true
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).and_call_original
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(ssr_generated_path).and_return(false)
+                allow(File).to receive(:exist?).with(public_packs_path).and_return(true)
+
+                result = described_class.bundle_js_file_path("server-bundle.js")
+
+                # Should return the private path even though it doesn't exist, not fall back to public
+                expect(result).to eq(ssr_generated_path)
+              end
+            end
           end
         end
       end

From 5b999f91f94f549423ad7489878f2bc19f8cda0f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:37:33 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 23/26] Fix configuration tests by mocking
 PackerUtils.using_packer?
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- Add proper mocks for ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.using_packer? in configuration tests
- Ensures shakapacker_precompile validation logic triggers correctly in tests
- Fixes CI failures where precompile? method was returning false due to missing mocks
- All configuration tests now pass (43 tests)

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb | 4 ++++
 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+)

diff --git a/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb b/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
index d047a5b53..4fcb4f8c6 100644
--- a/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/react_on_rails/configuration_spec.rb
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ module ReactOnRails
     describe ".build_production_command" do
       context "when using Shakapacker 8" do
         it "fails when \"shakapacker_precompile\" is truly and \"build_production_command\" is truly" do
+          allow(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils).to receive(:using_packer?).and_return(true)
           allow(Shakapacker).to receive_message_chain("config.shakapacker_precompile?")
             .and_return(true)
           expect do
@@ -86,6 +87,7 @@ module ReactOnRails
         end
 
         it "doesn't fail when \"shakapacker_precompile\" is falsy and \"build_production_command\" is truly" do
+          allow(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils).to receive(:using_packer?).and_return(true)
           allow(Shakapacker).to receive_message_chain("config.shakapacker_precompile?")
             .and_return(false)
           expect do
@@ -96,6 +98,7 @@ module ReactOnRails
         end
 
         it "doesn't fail when \"shakapacker_precompile\" is truly and \"build_production_command\" is falsy" do
+          allow(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils).to receive(:using_packer?).and_return(true)
           allow(Shakapacker).to receive_message_chain("config.shakapacker_precompile?")
             .and_return(true)
           expect do
@@ -104,6 +107,7 @@ module ReactOnRails
         end
 
         it "doesn't fail when \"shakapacker_precompile\" is falsy and \"build_production_command\" is falsy" do
+          allow(ReactOnRails::PackerUtils).to receive(:using_packer?).and_return(true)
           allow(Shakapacker).to receive_message_chain("config.shakapacker_precompile?")
             .and_return(false)
           expect do

From e7db6de1da01d27f438c0869d63bdc0540bbd63d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:00:40 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 24/26] =?UTF-8?q?Clarify=20method=20naming:=20rename=20gen?=
 =?UTF-8?q?erated=5Fassets=5Ffull=5Fpath=20=E2=86=92=20public=5Fassets=5Ff?=
 =?UTF-8?q?ull=5Fpath?=
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- Add new `public_assets_full_path` method to be explicit about public asset paths
- Keep `generated_assets_full_path` as backwards-compatible deprecated alias
- Update internal references to use clearer `public_assets_full_path` method
- Addresses naming ambiguity concern about whether paths are public or private
- Prepares for future evolution toward simplified public-only asset resolution

This improvement clarifies the distinction between:
- Public asset paths (client bundles, manifests) → public_assets_full_path
- Private asset paths (server bundles with enforcement) → server_bundle_private_path

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb | 13 +++++++++----
 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 3599da38b..232942e35 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
         # Default to the non-hashed name in the specified output directory, which, for legacy
         # React on Rails, this is the output directory picked up by the asset pipeline.
         # For Shakapacker, this is the public output path defined in the (shaka/web)packer.yml file.
-        File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
+        File.join(public_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
       end
     end
 
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       fallback_locations << File.join("public", "packs", bundle_name)
 
       # 3. Generated assets path (for legacy setups)
-      fallback_locations << File.join(generated_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
+      fallback_locations << File.join(public_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
 
       fallback_locations.uniq!
 
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ def self.react_server_client_manifest_file_path
               "react_server_client_manifest_file is nil, ensure it is set in your configuration"
       end
 
-      @react_server_manifest_path = File.join(generated_assets_full_path, asset_name)
+      @react_server_manifest_path = File.join(public_assets_full_path, asset_name)
     end
 
     def self.running_on_windows?
@@ -224,10 +224,15 @@ def self.using_packer_source_path_is_not_defined_and_custom_node_modules?
         ReactOnRails.configuration.node_modules_location.present?
     end
 
-    def self.generated_assets_full_path
+    def self.public_assets_full_path
       ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path
     end
 
+    # DEPRECATED: Use public_assets_full_path for clarity about public vs private asset paths
+    def self.generated_assets_full_path
+      public_assets_full_path
+    end
+
     def self.gem_available?(name)
       Gem.loaded_specs[name].present?
     rescue Gem::LoadError

From f862aa7cb8f61344d1bfd8bf5b3caf268c5ae06e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:02:42 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 25/26] Improve method naming: use public_bundles_full_path
 instead of public_assets_full_path
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- Rename public_assets_full_path → public_bundles_full_path for specificity
- "public_bundles" is clearer than "public_assets" in Rails context
- Avoids confusion with general Rails public assets (images, stylesheets, etc.)
- Method specifically handles webpack bundles, not general assets
- Update all internal references to use the more specific naming
- Maintain backwards compatibility through generated_assets_full_path alias

This creates clear semantic distinction:
- public_bundles_full_path → webpack bundles in public directories
- server_bundle_private_path → server bundles in private directories

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb | 12 ++++++------
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
index 232942e35..103203942 100644
--- a/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
+++ b/lib/react_on_rails/utils.rb
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
         # Default to the non-hashed name in the specified output directory, which, for legacy
         # React on Rails, this is the output directory picked up by the asset pipeline.
         # For Shakapacker, this is the public output path defined in the (shaka/web)packer.yml file.
-        File.join(public_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
+        File.join(public_bundles_full_path, bundle_name)
       end
     end
 
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ def self.bundle_js_file_path(bundle_name)
       fallback_locations << File.join("public", "packs", bundle_name)
 
       # 3. Generated assets path (for legacy setups)
-      fallback_locations << File.join(public_assets_full_path, bundle_name)
+      fallback_locations << File.join(public_bundles_full_path, bundle_name)
 
       fallback_locations.uniq!
 
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ def self.react_server_client_manifest_file_path
               "react_server_client_manifest_file is nil, ensure it is set in your configuration"
       end
 
-      @react_server_manifest_path = File.join(public_assets_full_path, asset_name)
+      @react_server_manifest_path = File.join(public_bundles_full_path, asset_name)
     end
 
     def self.running_on_windows?
@@ -224,13 +224,13 @@ def self.using_packer_source_path_is_not_defined_and_custom_node_modules?
         ReactOnRails.configuration.node_modules_location.present?
     end
 
-    def self.public_assets_full_path
+    def self.public_bundles_full_path
       ReactOnRails::PackerUtils.packer_public_output_path
     end
 
-    # DEPRECATED: Use public_assets_full_path for clarity about public vs private asset paths
+    # DEPRECATED: Use public_bundles_full_path for clarity about public vs private bundle paths
     def self.generated_assets_full_path
-      public_assets_full_path
+      public_bundles_full_path
     end
 
     def self.gem_available?(name)

From 8d419c9be161d63d9a49f03d127be157a3f73d98 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Justin Gordon <justin@shakacode.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:06:31 -1000
Subject: [PATCH 26/26] Enhance documentation: crystal clear changelog and
 configuration guide
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CHANGELOG.md:
- Document all new server bundle security features
- Explain enhanced bundle path resolution with fallback logic
- Document public_bundles_full_path method naming improvement
- Clear categorization: New Features, API Improvements, Security Enhancements, Bug Fixes

docs/guides/configuration.md:
- Add comprehensive SERVER BUNDLE SECURITY AND ORGANIZATION section
- Document server_bundle_output_path with clear examples and defaults
- Explain enforce_private_server_bundles with security implications
- Add BUNDLE ORGANIZATION EXAMPLES section with:
  * Clear client vs server bundle separation
  * Directory structure examples
  * API method references (public_bundles_full_path vs server_bundle_js_file_path)

This documentation makes the new features crystal clear for users upgrading
or configuring server bundle security for the first time.

🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 CHANGELOG.md                 | 28 +++++++++++++++++
 docs/guides/configuration.md | 58 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--
 2 files changed, 83 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 3acae4aff..4235faa43 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -23,6 +23,34 @@ After a release, please make sure to run `bundle exec rake update_changelog`. Th
 
 Changes since the last non-beta release.
 
+#### New Features
+
+- **Server Bundle Security**: Added new configuration options for enhanced server bundle security and organization:
+  - `server_bundle_output_path`: Configurable directory for server bundle output (default: nil, uses fallback locations)
+  - `enforce_private_server_bundles`: When enabled, ensures server bundles are only loaded from private directories outside the public folder (default: false for backward compatibility)
+
+- **Improved Bundle Path Resolution**: Enhanced bundle path resolution with better fallback logic that tries multiple locations when manifest lookup fails:
+  1. Environment-specific path (e.g., `public/webpack/test`)
+  2. Standard Shakapacker location (`public/packs`)
+  3. Generated assets path (for legacy setups)
+
+#### API Improvements
+
+- **Method Naming Clarification**: Added `public_bundles_full_path` method to clarify bundle path handling:
+  - `public_bundles_full_path`: New method specifically for webpack bundles in public directories
+  - `generated_assets_full_path`: Now deprecated (backwards-compatible alias)
+  - This eliminates confusion between webpack bundles and general Rails public assets
+
+#### Security Enhancements
+
+- **Private Server Bundle Enforcement**: When `enforce_private_server_bundles` is enabled, server bundles bypass public directory fallbacks and are only loaded from designated private locations
+- **Path Validation**: Added validation to ensure `server_bundle_output_path` points to private directories when enforcement is enabled
+
+#### Bug Fixes
+
+- **Non-Packer Environment Compatibility**: Fixed potential NoMethodError when using bundle path resolution in environments without Shakapacker
+- **Server Bundle Detection**: Improved server bundle detection to work correctly with both `server_bundle_js_file` and `rsc_bundle_js_file` configurations
+
 ### [16.0.1-rc.2] - 2025-09-20
 
 #### Bug Fixes
diff --git a/docs/guides/configuration.md b/docs/guides/configuration.md
index eda80ccb2..3fc933f50 100644
--- a/docs/guides/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/guides/configuration.md
@@ -129,17 +129,69 @@ ReactOnRails.configure do |config|
   # This manifest file is automatically generated by the React Server Components Webpack plugin. Only set this if you've configured the plugin to use a different filename.
   config.react_server_client_manifest_file = "react-server-client-manifest.json"
 
+  ################################################################################
+  # SERVER BUNDLE SECURITY AND ORGANIZATION
+  ################################################################################
+
   # Directory where server bundles will be output during build process.
   # This allows organizing server-side rendering assets separately from client assets.
-  # Default is nil (uses standard fallback locations). Set to "ssr-generated" or your preferred directory path.
-  # config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"
+  #
+  # Default is nil, which uses standard fallback locations in this priority order:
+  #   1. Environment-specific path (e.g., public/webpack/test)
+  #   2. Standard Shakapacker location (public/packs)
+  #   3. Generated assets path (for legacy setups)
+  #
+  # Example configurations:
+  # config.server_bundle_output_path = "ssr-generated"     # Private directory (recommended)
+  # config.server_bundle_output_path = "app/assets/builds" # Custom private location
+  # config.server_bundle_output_path = nil                 # Use fallback locations (default)
+  config.server_bundle_output_path = nil
 
   # When enabled, enforces that server bundles are only loaded from private, designated locations
   # to prevent potential security risks from loading untrusted server-side code.
-  # When enabled, server_bundle_output_path must point to a private location outside the public directory.
+  #
+  # SECURITY IMPORTANT: When enabled, server bundles bypass public directory fallbacks
+  # and are only loaded from the configured server_bundle_output_path.
+  #
+  # Requirements when enabled:
+  #   - server_bundle_output_path must be set to a non-nil value
+  #   - server_bundle_output_path must point to a location outside the public directory
+  #   - Recommended for production environments where security is critical
+  #
   # Default is false for backward compatibility.
   config.enforce_private_server_bundles = false
 
+  ################################################################################
+  # BUNDLE ORGANIZATION EXAMPLES
+  ################################################################################
+  #
+  # This configuration creates a clear separation between client and server assets:
+  #
+  # CLIENT BUNDLES (Public, Web-Accessible):
+  #   Location: public/webpack/[environment]/ or public/packs/
+  #   Files: application.js, manifest.json, CSS files
+  #   Served by: Web server directly
+  #   Access: ReactOnRails::Utils.public_bundles_full_path
+  #
+  # SERVER BUNDLES (Private, Server-Only):
+  #   Location: ssr-generated/ (when server_bundle_output_path configured)
+  #   Files: server-bundle.js, rsc-bundle.js
+  #   Served by: Never served to browsers
+  #   Access: ReactOnRails::Utils.server_bundle_js_file_path
+  #
+  # Example directory structure with recommended configuration:
+  #   app/
+  #   ├── ssr-generated/           # Private server bundles
+  #   │   ├── server-bundle.js
+  #   │   └── rsc-bundle.js
+  #   └── public/
+  #       └── webpack/development/ # Public client bundles
+  #           ├── application.js
+  #           ├── manifest.json
+  #           └── styles.css
+  #
+  ################################################################################
+
   # `prerender` means server-side rendering
   # default is false. This is an option for view helpers `render_component` and `render_component_hash`.
   # Set to true to change the default value to true.