hyperdxio / hyperdxio/hyperdx

[HDX-1874] Enable MongoStore Compatibility Mode to Reduce MongoDB Permission Requirements

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Description

HyperDX currently requires DDL permissions on MongoDB because connect-mongo automatically creates indexes on the sessions collection during startup. This creates an unnecessary security barrier for users running with minimal database permissions.

Solution

Enable MongoStore's compatibility mode to allow operation with read/write permissions only.

Benefits

  • Allows HyperDX to run without DDL permissions
  • Follows principle of least privilege
  • Reduces deployment friction
  • Backward compatible - no adverse effects expected

I don't think we need an environment variable for this since compatibility mode should work for all users. This issue has come up sporadically in edge cases where database permissions are tightly controlled.

We should test that this indeed allows for minimal db permissions.

Context: https://discord.com/channels/1149498480893640706/1149500035403350036/1382988702716002366

HDX-1874

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by locating the session-store initialization that uses connect-mongo and review how MongoStore options are configured. Enable compatibility mode there, then add or run a test using MongoDB permissions limited to reads and writes. Done means HyperDX starts and stores sessions without requiring DDL permissions.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
mongodb, typescript
Domain
backend, databases
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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