* feat(api): implement commit functionality for journal entries * fix(extensions): make ExtensionSettings.clear() a real delete so disconnect flows work The 2026-03-30 multi-tenant refactor dropped all RLS policies on extension_data and recreated only SELECT/INSERT/UPDATE. Combined with `value jsonb NOT NULL`, every extension that called `settings.set(key, null)` to clear stored state (cloud-backup disconnect, skatteverket OAuth/AGI cleanup, arcim-migration consent reset) silently failed — the upsert hit the NOT NULL constraint and the error was swallowed, leaving users stuck with stale connection rows. Adds an `extension_data_delete` RLS policy, a `clear(key)` method backed by a real DELETE, switches the four affected handlers, and makes `set()` throw on Supabase error so this class of silent failure can't recur. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com> * feat(journal-entries): add draft saving functionality to journal entry form * feat: add periodisk sammanställning report generation and CSV export - Implemented period date helpers in `period-dates.ts` for calculating start and end dates based on period type (monthly, quarterly, yearly). - Created `periodisk-sammanstallning.ts` to generate the periodisk sammanställning report, including data fetching, validation, and warning handling. - Developed CSV serializer in `periodisk-sammanstallning-csv.ts` for exporting the report in SKV574008 format. - Added new columns to `company_settings` for storing periodisk sammanställning settings and tax contact information via migration. - Introduced a new migration to add a `paid_with_private_funds` flag to `supplier_invoices` for tracking out-of-pocket expenses. - Updated journal entries to include the new source type for privately paid supplier invoices. * feat(migrations): add paid_with_private_funds flag to supplier_invoices and expand journal_entries.source_type CHECK * fix(ai_requests): drop existing policies and trigger before creating new ones * fix(migrations): ensure extension_data has a proper DELETE policy for ExtensionSettings.clear() * fix(supplier-invoices): update error handling for invalid input in POST request * fix: correct capitalization in project title * fix(migrations): resolve duplicate version 20260513120000 Two migrations shared the same timestamp prefix, causing schema_migrations_pkey collision on Supabase preview branches. Bump extension_data_delete_policy to 20260513120001. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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CLAUDE.md — Gnubok
Project Overview
gnubok is a Swedish-focused accounting SaaS for sole traders (enskild firma) and limited companies (aktiebolag). It implements double-entry bookkeeping compliant with Swedish accounting law (Bokforingslagen), including VAT handling, tax reporting, and 7-year document retention. Multi-tenant: each user can own or be a member of multiple companies, optionally grouped into teams (for consultants).
Tech stack: Next.js 16.1.5 (App Router), React 19.2.3, TypeScript 5 (strict), Zod 4, Supabase (PostgreSQL + RLS + email/password + TOTP MFA auth), Tailwind CSS 4 + shadcn/ui, Vercel hosting, Docker (self-hosted).
Integrations: Enable Banking (PSD2), TIC Identity, Anthropic SDK, AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, Resend, Sentry, Svix, web-push, Upstash Redis, Google Drive, JSZip, sharp, Framer Motion, Recharts, PDF.js, @react-pdf/renderer, xlsx, fuse.js, ics.
Path alias: @/* maps to the project root. Language: All code, comments, and commit messages in English. License: AGPL-3.0-or-later.
Commands
npm run dev # Start dev server (runs setup:extensions first)
npm run build # Production build (runs setup:extensions first)
npm run lint # ESLint
npm test # Run all Vitest tests
npx vitest run <dir> # Run tests in a specific directory
npm run setup:extensions # Regenerate extension registry from extensions.config.json
Key Architectural Relationships
- Multi-tenant model:
companiesowns all business data.company_memberslinks users to companies (owner/admin/member/viewer).teamsgroup companies. Context resolved viagnubok-company-idcookie inlib/supabase/middleware.ts. - All journal entry creation routes through
lib/bookkeeping/engine.ts. Lifecycle:createDraftEntry()→commitEntry()(atomic voucher viacommit_journal_entryRPC).createJournalEntry()does both. Reversal:reverseEntry(). Correction:correctEntry()inlib/core/bookkeeping/storno-service.ts. - API routes emitting events must call
ensureInitialized()(lib/init.ts) at module level to load extensions and wire handlers. - Event bus (
lib/events/bus.ts) is a module-level singleton usingPromise.allSettled. 36 event types inlib/events/types.ts. Persisted toevent_logtable (30-day TTL). - Supabase clients: browser (
client.ts), server cookies (createClient()), service role (createServiceClient()), cookieless service role for API keys (createServiceClientNoCookies()). Pagination:fetchAllRows(). - Extension system: Opt-in via
extensions.config.json. Core runs with zero extensions. Enabled:enable-banking,email,arcim-migration,tic,mcp-server,cloud-backup. - Core reports (
lib/reports/): balance sheet, income statement, trial balance, general ledger, AR/supplier ledger + reconciliation, VAT declaration, journal register, monthly breakdown, continuity check, opening balances, KPI, NE-bilaga, INK2, SIE export, full archive, salary journal, vacation liability, avgifter basis. - Types: Shared types in
types/index.ts(~2,570 lines). Import viaimport type { T } from '@/types'. Event types inlib/events/types.ts. Extension types inlib/extensions/types.ts. - Error messages:
lib/errors/get-error-message.tsmaps to Swedish (Zod → Postgres → HTTP → fallback).
Multi-Tenant Architecture
- companies: Business unit. All business data has a
company_idcolumn. - company_members: Roles
owner/admin/member/viewer, sourcedirect|team. - teams: Consultant grouping. Team members auto-sync to company_members via DB triggers.
- user_preferences: Stores
active_company_id.
Context resolution (lib/supabase/middleware.ts): cookie → user_preferences.active_company_id → first membership. RLS uses user_company_ids() helper.
Invitations: company_invitations/team_invitations with gnubok_inv_ tokens (SHA-256, 7-day TTL). See lib/auth/invite-tokens.ts.
Authentication
Supabase Auth: email+password (primary), magic link (fallback), TOTP MFA. MFA enforced application-side (middleware + API routes), not in RLS.
NEXT_PUBLIC_SELF_HOSTED=true→ MFA never enforcedNEXT_PUBLIC_REQUIRE_MFA=true→ middleware redirects to/mfa/enrollor/mfa/verifyuntil AAL2
API route auth (lib/auth/require-auth.ts): requireAuth() returns { user, supabase, error }, enforces MFA on hosted.
API keys (lib/auth/api-keys.ts): SHA-256 hashed, gnubok_sk_ prefix. Scoped via TOOL_SCOPE_MAP. Rate limited 100 RPM via validate_and_increment_api_key RPC.
Cron auth (lib/auth/cron.ts): verifyCronSecret() constant-time comparison.
Core Bookkeeping Engine
The engine (lib/bookkeeping/engine.ts) is the most critical system. All accounting flows route through it.
Lifecycle: createDraftEntry() → commitEntry() (atomic voucher via commit_journal_entry RPC). createJournalEntry() does both. reverseEntry() for storno; correctEntry() (lib/core/bookkeeping/storno-service.ts) for corrections.
Engine files: transaction-entries.ts, invoice-entries.ts (with generatePerRateLines() for mixed-rate), supplier-invoice-entries.ts, vat-entries.ts, currency-revaluation.ts, mapping-engine.ts, booking-templates.ts/counterparty-templates.ts, propose-payment-lines.ts/propose-send-lines.ts, handlers/supplier-invoice-handler.ts.
BAS data (bookkeeping/bas-data/): Full BAS 2026 chart by class (1–8) + SRU mapping.
Key BAS Accounts
1510 Accounts receivable | 1930 Business bank account | 2013 Private withdrawals (EF) | 2440 Accounts payable | 2611/2621/2631 Output VAT 25%/12%/6% | 2641 Input VAT | 2645 Calculated input VAT (EU) | 2893 Shareholder loan (AB) | 3001/3002/3003 Revenue 25%/12%/6% | 3305/3308 Export/EU service revenue
VAT Treatments
standard_25, reduced_12, reduced_6, reverse_charge, export, exempt
Invoice items support individual vat_rate values (mixed-rate invoices). Use getAvailableVatRates(customerType, vatNumberValidated) from lib/invoices/vat-rules.ts. VIES validation via lib/vat/vies-client.ts.
VAT Declaration Rutor (SKV 4700)
VatDeclarationRutor type maps to momsdeklaration:
- Ruta 05: Domestic taxable sales (3001+3002+3003)
- Ruta 06/07: Unused, always 0
- Ruta 10/11/12: Output VAT 25%/12%/6% (2611/2621/2631)
- Ruta 39/40: EU services / Export (3308/3305)
- Ruta 48: Input VAT (2641/2645)
- Ruta 49: Moms att betala/återfå = (10+11+12+30+31+32+60+61+62) − 48
Core Services (lib/core/)
bookkeeping/period-service.ts— Fiscal period lifecycle management (open, close, lock)bookkeeping/year-end-service.ts— Year-end closing proceduresbookkeeping/storno-service.ts— Reversal/correction entry generationtax/tax-code-service.ts— Tax code definitions and ratesaudit/audit-service.ts— Audit trail and compliance loggingdocuments/document-service.ts— Document attachment lifecycle (WORM storage with version chains)
Accounting Guard Rails
These rules exist for legal compliance, enforced by database triggers. Never violate them.
- Committed entries are immutable. Once
status: 'posted', cannot be edited or deleted (DB trigger). - Never delete posted entries. Use
reverseEntry()(storno) to cancel. - Every entry must balance.
sum(debits) === sum(credits), both> 0. - Voucher numbers are sequential. Assigned atomically via
commit_journal_entryDB RPC. Never set manually. - Voucher gap documentation. BFNAR 2013:2 requires documented explanations for gaps (
voucher_gap_explanationstable,detect_voucher_gapsRPC). - Period lock enforcement. DB trigger blocks writes to closed/locked periods. Company-wide lock date enforced via
enforce_company_lock_date()trigger. - 7-year document retention. DB triggers prevent deletion of documents linked to posted entries.
- Storno, never edit. Use
correctEntry()fromlib/core/bookkeeping/storno-service.ts. - Use
Math.round(x * 100) / 100for monetary calculations. NevertoFixed(). - Always use engine functions. Never insert directly into journal tables.
- Account numbers are strings.
'1930', never1930.
Extension System
Extensions are opt-in plugins in extensions/general/<name>/, controlled by extensions.config.json. Core runs with zero extensions. npm run setup:extensions generates static imports in lib/extensions/_generated/ (auto via predev/prebuild). Extensions cannot use dynamic imports.
Available (12): Enabled — enable-banking (PSD2), email (Resend), arcim-migration, tic (org lookup), mcp-server, cloud-backup (Google Drive). Disabled — inbox-smart-match, invoice-inbox, push-notifications, calendar, skatteverket, example-logger.
Registration (lib/extensions/registry.ts): Singleton. register() wires handlers. get(id), getAll(), getByCapability(key).
Context (lib/extensions/context-factory.ts): ExtensionContext = userId, companyId, extensionId, supabase, emit(), settings, storage, log, services.
API routes: app/api/extensions/ext/[...path]/route.ts catch-all → /api/extensions/ext/{extensionId}/{routePath}. Path params as _paramName query.
Service patterns: Interface registration (email — registerEmailService()/getEmailService()) or services record (extension exposes via services property).
Creating: npx tsx scripts/create-extension.ts --name my-ext --sector general --category operations --description "...".
MCP Server & API Keys
gnubok exposes its bookkeeping engine as an MCP server for Claude Desktop/Code.
MCP extension (extensions/general/mcp-server/): 35 tools covering transactions, categorization, customers/suppliers, invoices, accounts, fiscal periods, reports (trial balance, GL, BS, IS, AR/supplier ledger, VAT, KPI), reconciliation, salary runs, AGI, document upload. JSON-RPC 2.0. Endpoint: /api/extensions/ext/mcp-server/mcp.
API keys (lib/auth/api-keys.ts, api_keys table): SHA-256, gnubok_sk_ prefix, scoped via TOOL_SCOPE_MAP, 100 RPM via validate_and_increment_api_key RPC. createServiceClientNoCookies() — all queries filter by company_id (defense in depth).
OAuth 2.1 for Claude connectors: .well-known/oauth-protected-resource + .well-known/oauth-authorization-server discovery; /api/mcp-oauth/authorize, /token (PKCE), /register. Stateless AES-256-GCM auth codes (lib/auth/oauth-codes.ts). Single-use via oauth_used_codes. Allowlist: claude.ai/api/*, claude.com/api/*, localhost.
npm package (packages/gnubok-mcp): Stdio-to-HTTP bridge; users run npx gnubok-mcp with API key.
API Route Pattern
import { createClient } from '@/lib/supabase/server'
import { NextResponse } from 'next/server'
import { ensureInitialized } from '@/lib/init'
import { validateBody } from '@/lib/api/validate'
import { MySchema } from '@/lib/api/schemas'
ensureInitialized() // Module-level — loads extensions for event emission
export async function POST(request: Request) {
const supabase = await createClient()
const { data: { user } } = await supabase.auth.getUser()
if (!user) return NextResponse.json({ error: 'Unauthorized' }, { status: 401 })
const result = await validateBody(request, MySchema)
if (!result.success) return result.response
// Business logic... always filter by company_id (defense in depth alongside RLS)
return NextResponse.json({ data: result })
}
- Dynamic route params:
{ params }: { params: Promise<{ id: string }> }(Next.js 16) - Response shapes:
{ data }for success,{ error }for failures - Zod schemas in
lib/api/schemas.ts— 30+ schemas with shared primitives (uuid, isoDate, accountNumber, nonNegativeAmount)
Key lib/ Directories
bookkeeping/— Engine, entry generators, mapping, templates, BAS datacore/— Period, year-end, storno, tax codes, audit, documentsevents/— Bus singleton, 36 event types, event log handlerauth/— API keys, require-auth/write, MFA, OAuth codes, invite tokens, cron, BankIDsupabase/— Clients, middleware,fetchAllRowspaginationapi/— Zod validation (validateBody/validateQuery), schemasreports/— 20 report generatorsinvoices/— Matching, payment log, reminders, VAT rules, PDFtransactions/—ingest.ts, AI suggestionsimport/— SIE, bank file, opening balance, account mapperdocuments/— Matchers (single + batch)extensions/— Registry, loader, context factoryemail/— Service interface, Resend, templatescompany/— Context resolution, CRUD, fiscal period computationproviders/— Fortnox, Bokio, Briox, BL, Visma (OAuth, retry, consent)salary/— Payroll engine, tax tables, AGI, KU, payslips, löneväxling, personnummerprocessing-history/,reconciliation/,tax/,vat/(VIES, MOMS box),deadlines/,currency/(Riksbanken),skatteverket/,bankgiro/(Luhn),calendar/(ICS)errors/— Swedish error mapping (Zod → Postgres → HTTP → fallback)rate-limits/— Postgres-backedcheckInboxUploadRateLimitviacheck_and_increment_inbox_quotaRPC; fails openhooks/,logger.ts,support.ts,utils.ts(cn(),formatCurrency(),formatDate(),formatOrgNumber())
App Routes
Pages: /login, /register, /reset-password, /mfa/{enroll,verify}, /onboarding, /companies/new, /invite/[token], / (dashboard), /transactions, /invoices[/new|/[id]|/[id]/credit], /supplier-invoices[/new|/[id]], /customers[/[id]], /suppliers[/[id]], /expenses[/new|/[id]], /receipts[/scan], /bookkeeping[/[id]|/year-end], /salary[/employees|/runs], /reports, /import, /kpi, /deadlines, /pending, /help, /extensions[/[sector]/[ext]], /e/[sector]/[slug] (workspace), /settings/*, /dpa, /privacy, /invoice-action/[token], /sandbox.
API endpoints:
/api/bookkeeping/*— accounts, fiscal periods, journal entries (CRUD/reverse/correct), mapping rules, voucher gaps/api/invoices/*,/api/supplier-invoices/*— CRUD + state transitions/api/transactions/*— categorize, describe, book, match-{invoice,supplier-invoice}, batch, AI suggestions/api/customers/*,/api/suppliers/*— CRUD/api/documents/*— CRUD, versions, link, match-sweep, verify cron/api/reports/*— 19 endpoints (GL, TB, BS, IS, AR/supplier ledger, VAT, SIE, INK2, NE-bilaga, KPI, audit, continuity, monthly, full-archive, salary, vacation, avgifter)/api/salary/*— employees, payroll-config, tax-tables, KU, runs/api/import/*— bank-file, SIE (parse/execute/mappings)/api/reconciliation/bank/*,/api/settings/*,/api/company/*,/api/team/*/api/deadlines/*,/api/tax-deadlines/*— CRUD + crons/api/pending-operations/*,/api/events/*,/api/audit-trail/*/api/calendar/feed/[token],/api/mcp-oauth/*,/api/support/contact,/api/account/delete/api/log,/api/health,/api/vat/validate,/api/currency/rate,/api/sandbox/*/api/extensions/ext/[...path]— dynamic extension routes
Testing
Framework: Vitest 4, node env, tests in __tests__/. Scope: lib/ and app/api/. No component/E2E tests.
Helpers (tests/helpers.ts): createMockSupabase(), createQueuedMockSupabase(), createMockRequest(), parseJsonResponse(), createMockRouteParams(), plus fixture factories (makeTransaction, makeJournalEntry, makeInvoice, makeCustomer, makeSupplier, makeSupplierInvoice, makeFiscalPeriod, makeReceipt, makeDocumentAttachment, makeCompany, makeCompanySettings, makeTaxCode, makeSIEVoucher, makeBankConnection, etc.).
Patterns: Always mock @/lib/supabase/server. vi.clearAllMocks() + eventBus.clear() in beforeEach. Test auth (401), validation (400), 404, 500, happy path.
pg-real: Parallel Vitest project for triggers/RPCs/RLS using real Postgres (CI: supabase/postgres:15, migrations replayed). Local: npm run test:pg. File convention *.pg.test.ts. Helpers: tests/pg/setup.ts (getPool(), withUserContext()), tests/pg/fixtures.ts (seedCompany(), insertDraftJournalEntry(), etc.). Required: any PR touching a trigger/RPC/RLS/DEFERRABLE must include or extend a *.pg.test.ts.
Database & Migrations
Location: supabase/migrations/ — 118 files. Early migrations use sequential numbering (20240101000001–20240101000038), later ones use real timestamps.
Key Tables (~60)
- Multi-tenant:
companies,company_members,company_invitations,teams,team_members,team_invitations,user_preferences,profiles - Bookkeeping:
chart_of_accounts,fiscal_periods,journal_entries,journal_entry_lines,account_balances,voucher_sequences,voucher_gap_explanations - Invoicing:
customers,invoices,invoice_items,invoice_payments,invoice_inbox_items - Suppliers:
suppliers,supplier_invoices,supplier_invoice_items - Banking:
bank_connections,transactions,bank_file_imports,payment_match_log - Documents:
document_attachments(WORM),receipts,receipt_line_items - Settings:
company_settings,mapping_rules,categorization_templates,booking_template_library,extension_data - Dimensions:
cost_centers,projects - Tax/Deadlines:
tax_rates,tax_table_rates,deadlines,calendar_feeds,skatteverket_tokens - API/Auth:
api_keys,oauth_used_codes,bankid_identities - Audit/Ops:
audit_log(immutable),event_log(30d TTL),pending_operations,processing_history,ai_usage_tracking,automation_webhooks - Inbox:
invoice_inbox_items,company_inboxes,email_connections - Salary:
employees,salary_runs,salary_run_employees,salary_line_items,salary_payroll_config,agi_declarations - Providers:
provider_consents,provider_consent_tokens,provider_otc - Other:
sandbox_users
Key RPC Functions
create_company_with_owner()— Atomic company + owner creationcommit_journal_entry()— Atomic draft→posted with voucher numbernext_voucher_number()— Concurrent-safe voucher generationdetect_voucher_gaps()— BFNAR 2013:2 gap detectiongenerate_invoice_number(),get_next_arrival_number(),generate_delivery_note_number()— Sequence generatorsseed_chart_of_accounts()— BAS chart seeding per entity typevalidate_and_increment_api_key()— Atomic rate limitinguser_company_ids()— RLS helper returning user's company IDsget_unlinked_1930_lines()— Bank reconciliation helpercleanup_sandbox_user(),cleanup_expired_sandbox_users()— Sandbox lifecycle
Key Triggers
check_journal_entry_balance()— Debit must equal creditenforce_journal_entry_immutability()— Posted entries cannot be modifiedenforce_period_lock()— No entries in closed/locked periodsenforce_company_lock_date()— Company-wide bookkeeping lock dateblock_document_deletion()— WORM complianceenforce_retention_journal_entries()— 7-year retentionaudit_log_immutable()— Audit log cannot be modifiedwrite_audit_log()— Auto-audit on DML operationssync_team_member_to_companies()— Auto-sync team→company membership
Migration Rules
- Enable RLS + policies using
user_company_ids()for company-scoped data - Add
updated_attrigger viaupdate_updated_at_column() - UUID PKs:
DEFAULT uuid_generate_v4() - Company ownership:
company_id UUID REFERENCES companies NOT NULL+user_id UUID REFERENCES auth.users ON DELETE CASCADE NOT NULL - Never modify existing migrations — create new ones
- Never modify enforcement triggers (migration 017) — legally required
- Apply via Supabase MCP
apply_migration - Always end with
NOTIFY pgrst, 'reload schema'when altering table structure
Skills, Git & CI
Skills: Always use /frontend-design for new UI. Use vercel:deploy for deployment. Use /supabase-migration for new migrations. Use /erp-api-route for new API routes. Use /create-extension for new extensions. Use the Swedish domain skills (swedish-sie-import-export, swedish-accounting-compliance, swedish-vat, swedish-invoice-compliance, swedish-payroll, swedish-year-end-closing, swedish-financial-reporting, swedish-sru-filing, swedish-asset-accounting, swedish-project-accounting, swedish-tax-planning) for accounting domain questions.
Git: Conventional commits (feat:, fix:, refactor:, test:, docs:). Atomic commits, branch from main.
CI:
.github/workflows/core-build.yml— resets extensions to empty, runs build + test, verifies no core code imports from@/extensions/directly..github/workflows/swedish-compliance-review.yml— Swedish accounting compliance review on PRs touching bookkeeping/reports/tax logic..github/workflows/docker-publish.yml— pushes images to GHCR on main.
Docker (.github/workflows/docker-publish.yml): Pushes to GHCR (erp-mafia/erp-base) on main push. 4-stage Dockerfile (base → deps → builder → runner) with Node 22 Alpine. Runtime env placeholder replacement via docker-entrypoint.sh. Docker Compose with app + supercronic cron service.
Deployment
Vercel (Hosted)
Cron jobs in vercel.json: deadline status (6:00), invoice reminders (8:00), tax deadlines (yearly Jan 2), enable-banking sync (5:00), document verify (3:00), sandbox cleanup (4:00), event log cleanup (2:00, 30-day TTL), cloud-backup auto-sync (hourly).
Docker (Self-Hosted)
Dockerfile: 4-stage Node 22 Alpine build with standalone outputdocker-compose.yml: App service + supercronic cron schedulerdocker-entrypoint.sh: Validates required env vars, replaces build-time placeholders in.next/static/JS- Extension presets:
docker/extensions.self-hosted.json,docker/extensions.hosted.json
Environment Variables
Required: NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL, NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY, SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY, NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL, CRON_SECRET
Auth: NEXT_PUBLIC_REQUIRE_MFA (set true on hosted), NEXT_PUBLIC_SELF_HOSTED (set true for Docker)
Extension-specific (only when extension is enabled): ENABLE_BANKING_APP_ID/ENABLE_BANKING_APP_KEY, ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, OPENAI_API_KEY, RESEND_API_KEY, VAPID_PUBLIC_KEY/VAPID_PRIVATE_KEY
Optional: SENTRY_DSN, SENTRY_AUTH_TOKEN
Other
Never create a NUL/nul file: \gnubok\NUL
Design Context
Users
Swedish sole traders (enskild firma) and small business owners (aktiebolag) who need to manage their own bookkeeping. They are not accountants — they are professionals (consultants, freelancers, shop owners) who want to stay compliant without hiring one. They use gnubok in short, focused sessions: sending an invoice, categorizing bank transactions, filing a VAT declaration. Speed and clarity matter — every second spent in the app is a second away from their real work.
Brand & Aesthetic
Editorial monochrome. Paper-white surfaces, hairline borders, serif headlines. The interface should feel like a well-made instrument — considered, quiet, confident. Anti-references: enterprise software (SAP/Oracle density), neon SaaS coldness.
- Palette: Achromatic foundation. Pure white background, warm beige (
40 11% 89%) for chips / active sidebar / hover / secondary buttons. Achromatic primary (no cool tint). Semantic colors (--successsage,--warningochre,--destructiveterracotta) exist but are data-only — they appear in charts and financial numbers (positive/negative deltas), never as chrome backgrounds. In chrome, only--destructivesurvives. - Typography: Hedvig Letters Serif for display headings, Geist (sans) for body, forms, and tables. Hedvig is single-weight (400) — do not apply
font-mediumto display text; its natural high-contrast strokes carry the weight. Tabular numbers everywhere financial data appears. - Surfaces: Cards sit flat on the page — no shadow, full-opacity hairline border (
border-border),rounded-lg(8px). Card background matches page background; the border carries hierarchy. Dark mode drops the warm tint from secondary for a pure-gray mood shift; light mode keeps the beige. - Spacing: Generous whitespace. Dense data (tables, ledgers) uses tighter spacing but never feels cramped.
- Motion: Functional, not decorative. No press-scale, no hover-lift, no spring overshoot. Hover state is a flat background shift (
bg-secondary/60).transition-colors duration-150is the default. Stagger animations on list entry are fine. Respectprefers-reduced-motion(already wired). - Icons: Lucide — 15px in navigation, slightly larger in empty states.
Design Principles
- Clarity over cleverness — Swedish labels, obvious hierarchy.
- Earned minimalism — remove what doesn't serve the task, keep compliance context.
- Numbers are first-class — tabular-nums, alignment, positive/negative clarity.
- Trust through consistency.
- Speed is a feature — optimize for the 90-second session.
Accessibility
WCAG AA (4.5:1 text, 3:1 UI). Keyboard-navigable + visible focus rings. Respect prefers-reduced-motion. Color never sole state indicator. Touch targets ≥40px (44px for mobile-critical). Icon-only buttons need aria-label.
Design System Tokens
These conventions are locked. Don't reinvent them in new code; deviating from them on existing pages is a regression.
Spacing scale. Only use Tailwind values 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. Forbidden: 2.5, 5, hardcoded pixels in page logic.
| Token | Tailwind | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 |
icon padding |
| 8 | 2 |
tight inline gaps |
| 12 | 3 |
dense list rows, badge gaps |
| 16 | 4 |
default form / control / grid gap |
| 24 | 6 |
card padding default (p-6) |
| 32 | 8 |
between page sections (space-y-8 on page root) |
| 40 | 10 |
hero spacing |
| 48 | 12 |
top of page after header |
Compact metric cards (e.g. dashboard tiles, salary KPI row) use p-4. Detail cards use p-6. Never mix p-5.
Layout.
- Sidebar width:
md:w-64(256px). Main content offset:md:pl-64. - Main container:
max-w-5xl mx-auto px-5 py-8 md:px-8 md:py-10(viacomponents/dashboard/MainContainer.tsx). - Page root:
<div className="space-y-8">.
Primitives — always use these, don't hand-roll.
| Need | Component | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Page title + action | components/ui/page-header.tsx PageHeader |
Use this, not bespoke <h1> + <p> blocks. Drop the description prop when it just paraphrases the title. |
| Data table | components/ui/table.tsx Table / TableHeader / TableHead / TableRow / TableCell |
Header style is baked in: text-[11px] font-medium uppercase tracking-wider text-muted-foreground. Wrap in <CardContent className="p-0"> when the table is a card's primary content. Add tabular-nums to numeric cells. |
| Status indicator | components/ui/badge.tsx <Badge variant> |
Variants: default / secondary / success / warning / destructive / outline. Never use raw Tailwind colors (bg-blue-100, bg-emerald-500/10, etc.) for status. Map status → variant via a small Record per feature. |
| No-data state | components/ui/empty-state.tsx EmptyState |
Don't hand-roll <div className="flex flex-col items-center py-12">…</div>. Preset variants exist (EmptyInvoices, EmptyCustomers, EmptyTransactions, etc.). |
| Loading placeholder | components/ui/skeleton.tsx <Skeleton> |
Don't hand-roll bg-muted rounded animate-pulse divs. |
| Inline help / formulas | components/ui/info-tooltip.tsx InfoTooltip |
Hover-revealed; don't use always-visible info buttons. |
| Fiscal year picker | components/common/FiscalYearSelector.tsx |
Don't use raw <select> for fiscal periods. |
Tabular display rules.
- All financial values get
tabular-nums. - Dates in tables:
tabular-numsfor fixed width. - Right-align numeric columns (
text-right). - For group bands inside tables (Resultatrapport-style):
<tr className="bg-muted/30"><td colSpan={n} className="px-4 py-2 text-[12px] font-semibold text-muted-foreground">{label}</td></tr>.
Date formatting. Two helpers in lib/utils.ts:
formatDate(x)→2026-05-11(ISOyyyy-MM-dd). Use for accounting data — transaction dates, invoice dates, payment dates, voucher dates. Aligns in tables, matches SIE/BFL convention.formatDateLong(x)→11 maj 2026(Swedish long form). Use for metadata — when something was created, linked, verified, expires. Settings panels and audit displays.
Never render raw {x.invoice_date} directly — always route through formatDate() for code consistency.
Currency. formatCurrency(n, currency?) from lib/utils.ts. Default SEK.
Typography.
- Page title: use
PageHeader(rendersfont-display text-3xl md:text-4xl tracking-tight). Do not hand-roll an<h1>. - Card title:
<CardTitle className="text-base">for sections, default for primary cards. The primitive already dropsfont-medium— do not add it back. - Section divider header inside a page:
<h2 className="text-sm font-medium uppercase tracking-wider text-muted-foreground">. - Headline number:
font-display text-xl tabular-nums. Nofont-medium— Hedvig's natural weight carries the gravitas. - Display font (
font-display, Hedvig Letters Serif) reserved for h1/h2/h3 and primary financial numbers. If a specificfont-displaynumeral reads weak inside a compact metric card, override that call site withfont-sans tabular-nums(Geist) — better legibility on small numerals.
Forbidden / dead patterns.
- Page descriptions that paraphrase the page title (e.g.
<PageHeader title="Fakturor" description="Hantera dina fakturor">) → drop the description. - Two different status indicators on the same element (e.g. colored card border and Badge for status) → pick one (prefer Badge).
- Mobile-specific
<select>duplicating desktop tabs in code — use a single Tabs primitive or a single groupedSelect. - Hand-rolled icon buttons smaller than
h-10 w-10. Use shadcnButton size="icon". - Color-coded status using full-rainbow Tailwind palette (
bg-amber-100,bg-emerald-500/10, etc.). Use Badge variants tied to the brand palette. shadow-sm/shadow-md/shadow-lgon cards, buttons, or list items. The aesthetic is flat-with-hairlines — surfaces useborder-border, not elevation. Shadows survive only on dialogs/popovers/dropdowns (anything that overlays the page).active:scale-[...]on buttons. Buttons do not bounce.bg-gradient-to-*on page or card backgrounds. Flat surfaces only.font-mediumon display elements (font-display, h1/h2/h3, CardTitle, PageHeader title). Hedvig is single-weight by design.rounded-xl(12px) on cards. Cards arerounded-lg(8px).rounded-xlsurvives only on prominent hero-style surfaces if absolutely needed.- Opacity-suffixed border classes (
border-border/30,border-border/60) on cards and primary surfaces. Use full-opacityborder-border— the new border token is calibrated for that.