fix: guard client localStorage in restricted contexts (#331)

[aryanorastar]

Addressed Issues:

Fixes #331

Description

Client code assumed localStorage was always readable/writable. In private browsing / blocked-storage contexts those calls throw and can break /trackpad and /settings.

Added getLocalStorageItem / setLocalStorageItem helpers that catch storage errors and fall back to defaults, and wired them through:

• src/routes/trackpad.tsx (auth token)
• src/routes/settings.tsx (sensitivity, invert, theme, token)
• src/routes/__root.tsx (theme init)
• src/contexts/ConnectionProvider.tsx (token for latency report)

Also closes the gap called out for rein_invert / settings init by routing those reads through the same helpers (#308-style crash path is already gone on main; this hardens the remaining unguarded calls).

Screenshots/Recordings:

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Functional Verification

Not exercised on a physical trackpad session (no device kit). Unit coverage for the helpers:

• vitest run src/utils/safeLocalStorage.test.ts (2 tests passed)
• biome check on touched files clean

Screen Mirror

• Screen MIrror works.

Authentication

• Connection doesn't work without a valid token.

Basic Gestures

• One-finger tap: Verified as Left Click.
• Two-finger tap: Verified as Right Click.
• Click and drag: Verified selection behavior.
• Pinch to zoom: Verified zoom functionality (if applicable).

Modes & Settings

• Cursor mode: Cursor moves smoothly and accurately.
• Scroll mode: Page scrolls as expected.
• Sensitivity: Verified changes in cursor speed/sensitivity settings.

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Walkthrough

The change adds guarded localStorage getter and setter utilities. Settings, trackpad authentication, theme initialization, and latency reporting now use these utilities. Tests cover successful access and storage exceptions.

Changes

Safe localStorage migration

Layer / File(s)	Summary
Storage helpers and validation src/utils/safeLocalStorage.ts, src/utils/safeLocalStorage.test.ts	Added safe read and write helpers. Tests cover successful access and thrown storage errors.
Settings and trackpad storage migration src/routes/settings.tsx, src/routes/trackpad.tsx	Updated client settings, theme, and authentication-token reads and writes to use the helpers. URL tokens remain the preferred source in trackpad authentication.
Application storage migration src/routes/__root.tsx, src/contexts/ConnectionProvider.tsx	Updated theme initialization and latency-reporting token retrieval to use the safe reader.

Estimated code review effort: 2 (Simple) | ~10 minutes

Merge Risk: ⚪ Minimal · up to 14563

This change safely falls back when browser storage is unavailable; no actionable merge-blocking risk remains after normal checks and review.

Suggested labels: Typescript Lang

Suggested reviewers: pinjinx, imxade

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I hop through storage, calm and bright,
Catching errors out of sight.
Themes and tokens safely flow,
While tests confirm what helpers know.
A tidy burrow, built just right.

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Title check	✅ Passed	The title clearly identifies the main change: guarding client-side localStorage access in restricted contexts.
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In `@src/utils/safeLocalStorage.test.ts`:
- Around line 13-19: Add a test in the safe local-storage helper suite that
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[aryanorastar]

Addressed the review note: added coverage for when localStorage is unavailable (undefined → helpers return null / false). Helper suite is 3/3 green locally.

[aryanorastar]

Ready for maintainer review — review feedback addressed (unavailable-storage test added; helper suite 3/3 green).

@PinJinx @imxade would you mind taking a look when you have a moment?

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Thanks for the PR looks good!