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DanConwayDev c8ab2c9c29 feat(config): add event blacklist to block all events from specific authors
Adds NGIT_EVENT_BLACKLIST option for blocking all events from specific npubs,
taking precedence over all other validation to enable comprehensive moderation
without affecting curation policy.

Key features:
- Simple npub-only format: <npub>,<npub>,...
- Checked FIRST before any other validation (including repository blacklist)
- Blocks ALL event types (announcements, state events, PRs, comments, etc.)
- Events never reach relay storage or purgatory
- Specific rejection reason for operator debugging

Implementation:
- Add EventBlacklistConfig struct with check() method
- Add NGIT_EVENT_BLACKLIST config option and event_blacklist_config() method
- Add config field to PolicyContext for policy access
- Add check_event_blacklist() to Nip34WritePolicy
- Check event blacklist first in admit_event() method (before any other validation)
- 4 new unit tests covering all blacklist behavior

Configuration synced across all four sources:
- src/config.rs: Core implementation with EventBlacklistConfig
- .env.example: Comprehensive documentation with examples
- docs/reference/configuration.md: Complete reference documentation
- nix/module.nix: NixOS module option with environment mapping

README updates:
- Add comprehensive "Curation & Moderation" section
- Document repository whitelists (GRASP-01 and GRASP-05 modes)
- Document repository and event blacklists with precedence order
- Add configuration table for all curation/moderation settings
- Provide real-world examples for different relay configurations

Testing:
- 4 new tests for event blacklist functionality
- All 336 library tests passing
- All 64 integration tests passing
- All 38 filter support tests passing

Verification:
- Repository blacklist confirmed to apply to sync (uses same admit_event flow)
- Sync events validated through process_event_static -> write_policy.admit_event

Use cases:
- Block spam/abusive users completely
- Prevent malicious actors from submitting any events
- Temporary blocks for investigation
- Moderation without affecting whitelist curation policy
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ngit-grasp Documentation

Welcome to the ngit-grasp documentation! We use the Diátaxis framework to organize our documentation into four types, each serving a different purpose.

                    PRACTICAL          THEORETICAL
                    ─────────          ───────────
                    
LEARNING      │   Tutorials    │    Explanation   │
              │                │                  │
              │  Getting       │   Architecture   │
              │  Started       │   Decisions      │
              │                │                  │
              ├────────────────┼──────────────────┤
              │                │                  │
WORKING       │  How-To        │    Reference     │
              │  Guides        │                  │
              │                │   API Docs       │
              │  Deployment    │   Protocols      │
              │  Testing       │                  │
              │                │                  │

📚 Documentation Types

🎓 Tutorials - Learning by Doing

Purpose: Learn the basics through practical steps
For: Newcomers getting started
Style: Step-by-step lessons with guaranteed outcomes

🔧 How-To Guides - Solving Problems

Purpose: Accomplish specific tasks
For: Users with basic knowledge solving real problems
Style: Practical recipes and solutions

📖 Reference - Technical Information

Purpose: Look up technical details
For: Users who know what they're looking for
Style: Dry, factual, comprehensive

💡 Explanation - Understanding Concepts

Purpose: Understand the "why" and design decisions
For: Users wanting deeper understanding
Style: Discussion, context, alternatives


🚀 Quick Start Paths

I'm brand new to ngit-grasp

  1. Read README.md for project overview
  2. Follow Getting Started Tutorial
  3. Understand Architecture Overview

I want to deploy ngit-grasp

  1. Review Configuration Reference
  2. Follow Deployment How-To
  3. Set up monitoring and backups

I want to develop on ngit-grasp

  1. Follow Getting Started Tutorial
  2. Read Architecture Overview
  3. Check Nix Flakes How-To
  4. Review Test Strategy

I want to understand the design

  1. Read Inline Authorization Explanation
  2. Review Design Decisions
  3. Compare with ngit-relay Comparison

I'm looking for specific information


📂 Additional Resources

Archive

Historical session notes and completed work. Useful for understanding project evolution but not required reading.

Learnings

DEPRECATED - Being migrated to Diátaxis structure:

  • Gotchas → How-To Guides
  • Patterns → Reference or Explanation
  • Notes → Appropriate category

🤝 Contributing to Documentation

When adding documentation, ask yourself:

Is it a tutorial?

  • Does it teach a beginner?
  • Is it a complete lesson with guaranteed outcome?
  • → Add to tutorials/

Is it a how-to guide?

  • Does it solve a specific problem?
  • Is it a recipe for accomplishing a task?
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Is it reference material?

  • Is it technical information?
  • Will people look it up when needed?
  • → Add to reference/

Is it explanation?

  • Does it explain "why"?
  • Does it discuss alternatives or design?
  • → Add to explanation/

See Diátaxis documentation for more guidance.


📊 Project Status

ALPHA - Under active development. Core functionality working, API may change.

Completed

  • ✅ grasp-audit compliance testing tool
  • ✅ Nix flake development environment
  • ✅ nostr-sdk 0.43 upgrade
  • ✅ Documentation restructure (Diátaxis)

In Progress

  • 🔄 Core ngit-grasp server implementation
  • 🔄 GRASP-01 compliance

Planned

  • 🔜 GRASP-02 (Proactive Sync)
  • 🔜 GRASP-05 (Archive)


Documentation structure based on Diátaxis
Last updated: November 4, 2025