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MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi/Models/ComponentDefinition.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+namespace MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi.Models;
+
+record ComponentDefinition
+{
+    public string Code { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Name { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Description { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Icon { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public List<ComponentInput> Inputs { get; set; } = new();
+    public List<ComponentOutput> Outputs { get; set; } = new();
+    public string Source { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Class { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public List<string> Methods { get; set; } = new();
+    public string Gui { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Category { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public List<string> Tags { get; set; } = new();
+    public List<PresetDefinition> Presets { get; set; } = new();
+}

MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi/Models/ComponentInput.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+namespace MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi.Models;
+
+record ComponentInput
+{
+    public string Name { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Type { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Description { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public List<string>? Enum { get; set; }
+    public bool Required { get; set; } = true;
+}

MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi/Models/ComponentOutput.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+namespace MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi.Models;
+
+record ComponentOutput
+{
+    public string Name { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Type { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Description { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}

MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi/Models/PresetDefinition.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+namespace MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi.Models;
+
+record PresetDefinition
+{
+    public string PresetId { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string PresetName { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string BaseComponentCode { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Description { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Version { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string Author { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public DateTime CreatedAt { get; set; }
+    public Dictionary<string, object> Inputs { get; set; } = new();
+    public Dictionary<string, object> Metadata { get; set; } = new();
+}

MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi/Models/RuntimeRequest.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+namespace MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi.Models;
+
+record RuntimeRequest
+{
+    public string ClassName { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public string MethodName { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+    public object? Inputs { get; set; }
+}

MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi/Models/RuntimeResponse.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+namespace MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi.Models;
+
+record RuntimeResponse
+{
+    public object? Outputs { get; set; }
+    public string? Error { get; set; }
+}

MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi/Program.cs

@@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
 using System.Reflection;
 using System.Text.Json;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
-using System.IO;
-using System.Threading.Tasks;
 using Scalar.AspNetCore;
+using MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi.Models;
+using System.Security;
 
 // Ensure S8n.Components.Packages assembly is loaded
 _ = typeof(S8n.Components.Basics.Calculator).Assembly;
@@ -25,185 +24,197 @@ if (app.Environment.IsDevelopment())
 
 app.UseHttpsRedirection();
 
-var summaries = new[]
-{
-    "Freezing", "Bracing", "Chilly", "Cool", "Mild", "Warm", "Balmy", "Hot", "Sweltering", "Scorching"
-};
-
-app.MapGet("/weatherforecast", () =>
-{
-    var forecast =  Enumerable.Range(1, 5).Select(index =>
-        new WeatherForecast
-        (
-            DateOnly.FromDateTime(DateTime.Now.AddDays(index)),
-            Random.Shared.Next(-20, 55),
-            summaries[Random.Shared.Next(summaries.Length)]
-        ))
-        .ToArray();
-    return forecast;
-})
-.WithName("GetWeatherForecast");
-
 // Component registry endpoint
 app.MapGet("/api/components", () =>
 {
     var components = new List<ComponentDefinition>();
-    var componentsPath = Path.Combine(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory(), "..", "components");
+    var presets = new List<PresetDefinition>();
     
+    // Load components from components/ directory
+    var componentsPath = Path.Combine(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory(), "..", "components");
     if (!Directory.Exists(componentsPath))
     {
         // Fallback to absolute path from workspace root
         componentsPath = Path.Combine(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory(), "components");
     }
     
-    if (Directory.Exists(componentsPath))
+    // Load presets from components_user/ directory
+    var userComponentsPath = Path.Combine(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory(), "..", "components_user");
+    if (!Directory.Exists(userComponentsPath))
     {
-        var jsonFiles = Directory.GetFiles(componentsPath, "*.json", SearchOption.AllDirectories);
+        userComponentsPath = Path.Combine(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory(), "components_user");
+    }
+    
+    // Load all JSON files from both directories
+    var allPaths = new List<string>();
+    if (Directory.Exists(componentsPath)) allPaths.Add(componentsPath);
+    if (Directory.Exists(userComponentsPath)) allPaths.Add(userComponentsPath);
+    
+    foreach (var path in allPaths)
+    {
+        var jsonFiles = Directory.GetFiles(path, "*.json", SearchOption.AllDirectories);
         foreach (var file in jsonFiles)
         {
             try
             {
                 var json = File.ReadAllText(file);
-                var component = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<ComponentDefinition>(json, new JsonSerializerOptions
+                
+                // Try to determine if this is a component or preset by checking for "type" field
+                using var doc = JsonDocument.Parse(json);
+                var isPreset = doc.RootElement.TryGetProperty("type", out var typeElement) &&
+                               typeElement.GetString() == "preset";
+                
+                if (isPreset)
                 {
-                    PropertyNameCaseInsensitive = true
+                    var preset = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<PresetDefinition>(json, new JsonSerializerOptions
-                });
+                    {
-                if (component != null)
+                        PropertyNameCaseInsensitive = true
+                    });
+                    if (preset != null)
+                    {
+                        presets.Add(preset);
+                    }
+                }
+                else
                 {
-                    components.Add(component);
+                    var component = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<ComponentDefinition>(json, new JsonSerializerOptions
+                    {
+                        PropertyNameCaseInsensitive = true
+                    });
+                    if (component != null)
+                    {
+                        components.Add(component);
+                    }
                 }
             }
             catch (Exception ex)
             {
                 // Log error but continue
-                Console.WriteLine($"Error reading component file {file}: {ex.Message}");
+                Console.WriteLine($"Error reading component/preset file {file}: {ex.Message}");
             }
         }
     }
     
+    // Group presets by baseComponentCode and attach to components
+    var presetsByComponent = presets.GroupBy(p => p.BaseComponentCode)
+                                    .ToDictionary(g => g.Key, g => g.ToList());
+    
+    foreach (var component in components)
+    {
+        if (presetsByComponent.TryGetValue(component.Code, out var componentPresets))
+        {
+            component.Presets = componentPresets;
+        }
+    }
+    
     return Results.Ok(components);
 })
 .WithName("GetComponents");
 
 // Runtime execution endpoint
-app.MapPost("/api/runtime/execute", async (RuntimeRequest request) =>
+app.MapPost("/api/runtime/execute", async (RuntimeRequest request, ILogger<RuntimeRequest> logger) =>
 {
+    const int MAX_CLASS_NAME_LENGTH = 500;
+    const int MAX_METHOD_NAME_LENGTH = 100;
+    
     try
     {
-        // Get the type from the class name
+        // Input validation and sanitization
-        var type = Type.GetType(request.ClassName);
+        if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(request.ClassName) || 
-        if (type == null)
+            string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(request.MethodName) ||
+            request.ClassName.Length > MAX_CLASS_NAME_LENGTH ||
+            request.MethodName.Length > MAX_METHOD_NAME_LENGTH)
         {
-            // Try to find in loaded assemblies
+            logger.LogWarning("Invalid input parameters received");
-            foreach (var assembly in AppDomain.CurrentDomain.GetAssemblies())
+            return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
             {
-                type = assembly.GetType(request.ClassName);
+                Error = "Invalid class name or method name"
-                if (type != null) break;
+            });
-            }
         }
 
+        // Security: Validate class name format to prevent malicious type loading
+        if (!IsValidTypeName(request.ClassName))
+        {
+            logger.LogWarning("Invalid type name format: {ClassName}", request.ClassName);
+            return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
+            {
+                Error = "Invalid class name format"
+            });
+        }
+
+        // Security: Validate method name format
+        if (!IsValidMethodName(request.MethodName))
+        {
+            logger.LogWarning("Invalid method name format: {MethodName}", request.MethodName);
+            return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
+            {
+                Error = "Invalid method name format"
+            });
+        }
+
+        // Get the type from the class name with security restrictions
+        var type = GetTypeSafely(request.ClassName);
         if (type == null)
         {
-            return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
+            logger.LogWarning("Class not found: {ClassName}", request.ClassName);
+            return Results.NotFound(new RuntimeResponse
             {
                 Error = $"Class not found: {request.ClassName}"
             });
         }
 
-        // Create instance
+        // Security: Verify the type is in allowed assemblies/namespaces
-        var instance = Activator.CreateInstance(type);
+        if (!IsAllowedAssembly(type.Assembly))
+        {
+            logger.LogWarning("Access to type from disallowed assembly: {Assembly}", type.Assembly.FullName);
+            return Results.Forbid();
+        }
+
+        // Security: Check if type is instantiable and safe
+        if (!IsSafeInstantiableType(type))
+        {
+            logger.LogWarning("Attempted to instantiate unsafe type: {Type}", type.FullName);
+            return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
+            {
+                Error = "Type instantiation is not allowed"
+            });
+        }
+
+        // Create instance with dependency injection if available
+        var instance = CreateInstanceSafely(type);
         if (instance == null)
         {
+            logger.LogError("Failed to create instance of: {ClassName}", request.ClassName);
             return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
             {
                 Error = $"Failed to create instance of: {request.ClassName}"
             });
         }
 
-        // Get the method
+        // Get the method with security checks
-        var method = type.GetMethod(request.MethodName);
+        var method = type.GetMethod(request.MethodName, BindingFlags.Public | BindingFlags.Instance | BindingFlags.Static);
         if (method == null)
         {
-            return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
+            logger.LogWarning("Method not found: {MethodName} in type {Type}", request.MethodName, type.FullName);
+            return Results.NotFound(new RuntimeResponse
             {
                 Error = $"Method not found: {request.MethodName}"
             });
         }
 
-        // Parse inputs and invoke method
+        // Security: Verify method is safe to execute
-        var inputs = request.Inputs as JsonElement?;
+        if (!IsSafeExecutableMethod(method))
-        object? result;
-
-        if (inputs.HasValue)
         {
-            // Get method parameters
+            logger.LogWarning("Unsafe method attempted: {Method} in type {Type}", method.Name, type.FullName);
-            var parameters = method.GetParameters();
+            return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
-            var args = new List<object?>();
-
-            foreach (var param in parameters)
             {
-                if (inputs.Value.TryGetProperty(param.Name!, out var property))
+                Error = "Method execution is not allowed"
-                {
+            });
-                    var value = JsonSerializer.Deserialize(property.GetRawText(), param.ParameterType);
-                    args.Add(value);
-                }
-                else if (param.IsOptional)
-                {
-                    args.Add(param.DefaultValue);
-                }
-                else
-                {
-                    return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
-                    {
-                        Error = $"Missing required parameter: {param.Name}"
-                    });
-                }
-            }
-
-            result = method.Invoke(instance, args.ToArray());
-        }
-        else
-        {
-            result = method.Invoke(instance, null);
         }
 
-        Console.Error.WriteLine($"Invocation result type: {result?.GetType()}");
+        // Execute method with proper parameter binding
-        // If method returns a Task, await it
+        var result = await ExecuteMethodSafely(instance, method, request.Inputs, logger);
-        if (result is Task taskResult)
-        {
-            Console.Error.WriteLine($"Detected Task, awaiting...");
-            await taskResult.ConfigureAwait(false);
-            Console.Error.WriteLine($"Task completed, status: {taskResult.Status}");
 
-            // If it's a Task<T>, get the result via reflection
-            var resultType = taskResult.GetType();
-            Console.Error.WriteLine($"Task result type: {resultType}");
-            if (typeof(Task).IsAssignableFrom(resultType))
-            {
-                Console.Error.WriteLine($"Generic Task detected");
-                // Get the Result property
-                var resultProperty = resultType.GetProperty("Result");
-                if (resultProperty != null)
-                {
-                    result = resultProperty.GetValue(taskResult);
-                    Console.Error.WriteLine($"Result value: {result}");
-                    Console.Error.WriteLine($"Result value type: {result?.GetType()}");
-                }
-                else
-                {
-                    Console.Error.WriteLine($"Result property not found");
-                    result = null;
-                }
-            }
-            else
-            {
-                // Task (non-generic) returns nothing
-                Console.Error.WriteLine($"Non-generic Task, setting result to null");
-                result = null;
-            }
-        }
-
-        Console.Error.WriteLine($"Final result: {result}");
         return Results.Ok(new RuntimeResponse
         {
             Outputs = result
@@ -211,69 +222,188 @@ app.MapPost("/api/runtime/execute", async (RuntimeRequest request) =>
     }
     catch (TargetInvocationException tie) when (tie.InnerException != null)
     {
+        logger.LogError(tie.InnerException, "Method execution failed for {ClassName}.{MethodName}", 
+            request?.ClassName, request?.MethodName);
+        
         return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
         {
             Error = tie.InnerException.Message
         });
     }
+    catch (SecurityException se)
+    {
+        logger.LogError(se, "Security violation during execution of {ClassName}.{MethodName}", 
+            request?.ClassName, request?.MethodName);
+        
+        return Results.Forbid();
+    }
     catch (Exception ex)
     {
-        return Results.BadRequest(new RuntimeResponse
+        logger.LogError(ex, "Unexpected error during runtime execution for {ClassName}.{MethodName}", 
-        {
+            request?.ClassName, request?.MethodName);
-            Error = ex.Message
+        
-        });
+        return Results.Problem("An unexpected error occurred during execution", statusCode: 500);
     }
 })
 .WithName("ExecuteRuntime");
 
+// Helper methods for enhanced security and functionality
+static bool IsValidTypeName(string typeName)
+{
+    // Basic validation - only allow alphanumeric characters, dots, underscores, and spaces
+    return System.Text.RegularExpressions.Regex.IsMatch(typeName, @"^[a-zA-Z0-9._]+$") &&
+           !typeName.Contains("..") && // Prevent path traversal attempts
+           !typeName.StartsWith(".") && // Prevent relative paths
+           !typeName.EndsWith("."); // Prevent malformed names
+}
+
+static bool IsValidMethodName(string methodName)
+{
+    // Basic validation for method names
+    return System.Text.RegularExpressions.Regex.IsMatch(methodName, @"^[a-zA-Z_][a-zA-Z0-9_]*$");
+}
+
+static Type? GetTypeSafely(string className)
+{
+    // First try direct lookup
+    var type = Type.GetType(className);
+    if (type != null) return type;
+
+    // Search in loaded assemblies with additional safety
+    var assemblies = AppDomain.CurrentDomain.GetAssemblies()
+        .Where(a => !a.IsDynamic && !a.FullName!.StartsWith("System.Private"))
+        .Take(50); // Limit search scope for performance
+
+    foreach (var assembly in assemblies)
+    {
+        type = assembly.GetType(className);
+        if (type != null) return type;
+    }
+
+    return null;
+}
+
+static bool IsAllowedAssembly(Assembly assembly)
+{
+    var assemblyName = assembly.GetName().Name;
+    
+    // Allow only specific assemblies (customize based on your needs)
+    var allowedPrefixes = new[] { 
+        "S8n.Components.", // Replace with your application namespace
+        "MyCompany.MyProject."      // Replace with your library namespaces
+    };
+    
+    return allowedPrefixes.Any(prefix => assemblyName!.StartsWith(prefix));
+}
+
+static bool IsSafeInstantiableType(Type type)
+{
+    // Don't allow instantiation of system types, delegates, interfaces, abstract classes
+    return !type.IsInterface && 
+           !type.IsAbstract && 
+           !type.IsGenericTypeDefinition &&
+           !type.IsNotPublic &&
+           !type.Namespace!.StartsWith("System.") && // More restrictive than just containing "System"
+           !type.Namespace.StartsWith("Microsoft.");
+}
+
+static object? CreateInstanceSafely(Type type)
+{
+    try
+    {
+        // Use Activator.CreateInstance with proper exception handling
+        return Activator.CreateInstance(type, nonPublic: false);
+    }
+    catch
+    {
+        return null;
+    }
+}
+
+static bool IsSafeExecutableMethod(MethodInfo method)
+{
+    // Don't allow access to potentially dangerous methods
+    var dangerousNames = new[] { "GetType", "MemberwiseClone", "Finalize", "Dispose" };
+    
+    if (dangerousNames.Contains(method.Name, StringComparer.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
+        return false;
+
+    // Check if method has dangerous attributes or return types
+    var returnType = method.ReturnType;
+    if (returnType == typeof(Type))
+        return false; // Potential information disclosure
+
+    return true;
+}
+
+static async Task<object?> ExecuteMethodSafely(object instance, MethodInfo method, object? inputs, ILogger logger)
+{
+    var parameters = method.GetParameters();
+    object?[] args;
+
+    if (inputs is JsonElement jsonElement)
+    {
+        args = BindParameters(parameters, jsonElement, logger);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        args = [];
+    }
+
+    var result = method.Invoke(instance, args);
+
+    // Handle async methods properly
+    if (result is Task taskResult)
+    {
+        await taskResult.ConfigureAwait(false);
+        
+        // Extract result from generic Task<T>
+        if (taskResult.GetType().IsGenericType)
+        {
+            var resultProperty = taskResult.GetType().GetProperty("Result");
+            if (resultProperty != null)
+            {
+                return resultProperty.GetValue(taskResult);
+            }
+        }
+        return null; // For non-generic Task
+    }
+
+    return result;
+}
+
+static object?[] BindParameters(ParameterInfo[] parameters, JsonElement jsonElement, ILogger logger)
+{
+    var args = new object?[parameters.Length];
+
+    for (int i = 0; i < parameters.Length; i++)
+    {
+        var param = parameters[i];
+        
+        if (jsonElement.TryGetProperty(param.Name!, out var property))
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                var value = JsonSerializer.Deserialize(property.GetRawText(), param.ParameterType);
+                args[i] = value;
+            }
+            catch (JsonException ex)
+            {
+                logger.LogError(ex, "Failed to deserialize parameter {ParamName}", param.Name);
+                throw new ArgumentException($"Invalid value for parameter '{param.Name}'");
+            }
+        }
+        else if (param.IsOptional)
+        {
+            args[i] = param.DefaultValue;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            throw new ArgumentException($"Missing required parameter: {param.Name}");
+        }
+    }
+
+    return args;
+}
+
 app.Run();
-
-record WeatherForecast(DateOnly Date, int TemperatureC, string? Summary)
-{
-    public int TemperatureF => 32 + (int)(TemperatureC / 0.5556);
-}
-
-record RuntimeRequest
-{
-    public string ClassName { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public string MethodName { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public object? Inputs { get; set; }
-}
-
-record RuntimeResponse
-{
-    public object? Outputs { get; set; }
-    public string? Error { get; set; }
-}
-
-record ComponentDefinition
-{
-    public string Code { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public string Name { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public string Description { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public string Icon { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public List<ComponentInput> Inputs { get; set; } = new();
-    public List<ComponentOutput> Outputs { get; set; } = new();
-    public string Source { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public string Class { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public List<string> Methods { get; set; } = new();
-    public string Gui { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public string Category { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public List<string> Tags { get; set; } = new();
-}
-
-record ComponentInput
-{
-    public string Name { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public string Type { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public string Description { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public List<string>? Enum { get; set; }
-    public bool Required { get; set; } = true;
-}
-
-record ComponentOutput
-{
-    public string Name { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public string Type { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-    public string Description { get; set; } = string.Empty;
-}

QuasarFrontend/src/components/playground/ComponentSelectionSidebar.vue

@@ -27,38 +27,57 @@
       <q-btn flat color="primary" label="Retry" @click="refresh" class="q-mt-sm" />
     </div>
     <q-list separator v-else>
-      <q-item
+      <template v-for="component in filteredComponents" :key="component.code">
-        v-for="component in filteredComponents"
+        <!-- Component item -->
-        :key="component.code"
+        <q-item
-        clickable
+          clickable
-        :active="selectedComponent === component.code"
+          :active="selectedComponent === component.code"
-        @click="selectComponent(component.code)"
+          @click="selectComponent(component.code)"
-        active-class="bg-primary text-white"
+          active-class="bg-primary text-white"
-      >
+        >
-        <q-item-section avatar>
+          <q-icon :name="component.icon" class="q-mr-sm" size="sm" />
-          <q-icon :name="component.icon" />
+          <q-item-section>
-        </q-item-section>
+            <q-item-label>{{ component.name }}</q-item-label>
-        <q-item-section>
+            <q-item-label
-          <q-item-label>{{ component.name }}</q-item-label>
+              caption
-          <q-item-label
+              :class="selectedComponent === component.code ? 'text-white' : 'text-grey'"
-            caption
-            :class="selectedComponent === component.code ? 'text-white' : 'text-grey'"
-          >
-            {{ component.description }}
-          </q-item-label>
-          <div v-if="component.tags.length" class="q-mt-xs">
-            <q-badge
-              v-for="tag in component.tags"
-              :key="tag"
-              color="secondary"
-              class="q-mr-xs q-mb-xs"
-              size="sm"
             >
-              {{ tag }}
+              {{ component.description }}
-            </q-badge>
+            </q-item-label>
-          </div>
+            <div v-if="component.tags.length" class="q-mt-xs">
-        </q-item-section>
+              <q-badge
-      </q-item>
+                v-for="tag in component.tags"
+                :key="tag"
+                color="secondary"
+                class="q-mr-xs q-mb-xs"
+                size="sm"
+              >
+                {{ tag }}
+              </q-badge>
+            </div>
+          </q-item-section>
+        </q-item>
+
+        <!-- Preset sub-items (only shown if component is selected and has presets) -->
+        <template v-if="component.presets && component.presets.length > 0 && selectedComponent === component.code">
+          <q-item
+            v-for="preset in component.presets"
+            :key="preset.presetId"
+            clickable
+            class="preset-item"
+            dense
+            @click="selectPreset(preset.presetId)"
+          >
+            <q-icon name="mdi-clipboard-play-outline" size="xs" class="q-mr-sm" />
+            <q-item-section>
+              <q-item-label class="text-caption">{{ preset.presetName }}</q-item-label>
+              <q-item-label caption class="text-grey">
+                {{ preset.description }}
+              </q-item-label>
+            </q-item-section>
+          </q-item>
+        </template>
+      </template>
     </q-list>
   </q-card>
 </template>
@@ -79,6 +98,7 @@ const emit = defineEmits<{
   'update:selectedComponent': [code: string]
   'update:searchQuery': [query: string]
   refresh: []
+  selectPreset: [presetId: string]
 }>()
 
 const searchQueryModel = computed({
@@ -90,7 +110,20 @@ const selectComponent = (code: string) => {
   emit('update:selectedComponent', code)
 }
 
+const selectPreset = (presetId: string) => {
+  emit('selectPreset', presetId)
+}
+
 const refresh = () => {
   emit('refresh')
 }
 </script>
+
+<style scoped lang="scss">
+.preset-item {
+  padding-left: 32px;
+  .q-item__section--side {
+    padding-right: 0 !important;
+  }
+}
+</style>

QuasarFrontend/src/components/playground/PlaygroundToolbar.vue

@@ -12,6 +12,14 @@
         @click="refreshComponents"
         title="Reload components"
       />
+      <q-btn
+        flat
+        round
+        dense
+        icon="mdi-content-copy"
+        @click="copyPreset"
+        title="Copy current inputs as preset"
+      />
       <q-btn flat round dense icon="mdi-cog" />
       <q-btn
         flat
@@ -32,6 +40,7 @@ import { useDarkMode } from 'src/composables/useDarkMode'
 
 const emit = defineEmits<{
   refresh: []
+  copyPreset: []
 }>()
 
 const { toggleDarkMode, isDark } = useDarkMode()
@@ -45,4 +54,8 @@ const toggleLeftMenu = () => {
 const refreshComponents = () => {
   emit('refresh')
 }
+
+const copyPreset = () => {
+  emit('copyPreset')
+}
 </script>

QuasarFrontend/src/components_s8n/ComponentCalculator.vue

@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
   <div class="s8n-calculator q-pa-md">
     <div class="q-gutter-md">
       <q-select
-        outlined
         v-model="inputs.operator"
         label="Operator"
         :options="[
@@ -17,7 +16,6 @@
       <q-input
         v-for="(a, aidx) in inputs.args"
         :key="aidx"
-        outlined
         v-model.number="inputs.args[aidx]"
         :label="`${aidx === 0 ? 'Base' : aidx === 1 ? 'Second' : aidx === 2 ? 'Third' : `${aidx + 1}th`} Number`"
         type="number"
@@ -29,8 +27,6 @@
             class="col-auto"
             icon="mdi-delete"
             color="negative"
-            outline
-            dense
           ></q-btn>
         </template>
       </q-input>
@@ -80,10 +76,9 @@ defineExpose({
 <style lang="scss" scoped>
 .s8n-calculator {
   max-width: 400px;
-  width: 100%;
 
   .result-section {
-    min-height: 3em;
+    min-height: 2em;
     display: flex;
     align-items: center;
     justify-content: center;

QuasarFrontend/src/components_s8n/ComponentHttpRequest.vue

@@ -2,18 +2,16 @@
   <div class="s8n-http-request q-pa-md">
     <div class="q-gutter-md">
       <!-- HTTP Method and URL -->
-      <div class="row q-gutter-md">
+      <div class="row">
         <q-select
-          outlined
           v-model="inputs.method"
           label="Method"
           :options="httpMethods"
           emit-value
           map-options
-          class="col-3"
+          class="col-3 q-mr-sm"
         />
         <q-input
-          outlined
           v-model="inputs.url"
           label="URL"
           placeholder="https://api.example.com/data"
@@ -31,27 +29,25 @@
           <div
             v-for="([key, value], index) in Object.entries(inputs.headers)"
             :key="index"
-            class="row q-gutter-sm items-center"
+            class="row items-center"
           >
             <q-input
-              outlined
               :model-value="key"
               @update:model-value="updateHeaderKey(index, $event as string)"
               label="Header Name"
               dense
-              class="col-4"
+              class="col-4 q-mr-md"
             />
             <q-input
-              outlined
               :model-value="value"
               @update:model-value="updateHeaderValue(key, $event as string)"
               label="Header Value"
               dense
               class="col"
             />
-            <q-btn icon="mdi-delete" color="negative" outline dense @click="removeHeader(key)" />
+            <q-btn icon="mdi-delete" color="negative" dense @click="removeHeader(key)" />
           </div>
-          <q-btn icon="mdi-plus" label="Add Header" color="secondary" outline @click="addHeader" />
+          <q-btn icon="mdi-plus" label="Add Header" color="secondary" @click="addHeader" />
         </div>
       </q-expansion-item>
 

QuasarFrontend/src/composables/useComponentStore.ts

@@ -15,6 +15,18 @@ export interface ComponentOutput {
   description: string
 }
 
+export interface PresetInfo {
+  presetId: string
+  presetName: string
+  baseComponentCode: string
+  description: string
+  version: string
+  author: string
+  createdAt: string
+  inputs: Record<string, unknown>
+  metadata: Record<string, unknown>
+}
+
 export interface ApiComponent {
   code: string
   name: string
@@ -28,6 +40,7 @@ export interface ApiComponent {
   inputs: ComponentInput[]
   outputs: ComponentOutput[]
   source: string
+  presets?: PresetInfo[]
 }
 
 export interface ComponentInfo {
@@ -44,10 +57,12 @@ export interface ComponentInfo {
   outputs: ComponentOutput[]
   source: string
   category: string
+  presets: PresetInfo[]
 }
 
 export function useComponentStore() {
   const selectedComponent = ref<string>('')
+  const selectedPreset = ref<string>('')
   const availableComponents = ref<ComponentInfo[]>([])
   const loading = ref(false)
   const error = ref<string | null>(null)
@@ -55,19 +70,9 @@ export function useComponentStore() {
 
   // Map API component to ComponentInfo
   const mapApiComponent = (apiComponent: ApiComponent): ComponentInfo => {
-    const shortCode = apiComponent.code.split('.').pop() || apiComponent.code
+    const shortCode = apiComponent.code
 
-    let componentImport: AsyncComponentLoader
+    const componentImport: AsyncComponentLoader = () => import('../components_s8n/' + apiComponent.gui)
-    switch (apiComponent.gui) {
-      case 'ComponentCalculator.vue':
-        componentImport = () => import('../components_s8n/ComponentCalculator.vue')
-        break
-      case 'ComponentHttpRequest.vue':
-        componentImport = () => import('../components_s8n/ComponentHttpRequest.vue')
-        break
-      default:
-        componentImport = () => import('../components_s8n/ComponentCalculator.vue')
-    }
 
     return {
       code: shortCode,
@@ -83,6 +88,7 @@ export function useComponentStore() {
       outputs: apiComponent.outputs,
       source: apiComponent.source,
       category: apiComponent.category,
+      presets: apiComponent.presets || [],
     }
   }
 
@@ -126,8 +132,43 @@ export function useComponentStore() {
     })
   })
 
+  // Get preset by ID
+  const getPresetById = (presetId: string): PresetInfo | undefined => {
+    for (const component of availableComponents.value) {
+      const preset = component.presets.find(p => p.presetId === presetId)
+      if (preset) return preset
+    }
+    return undefined
+  }
+
+  // Apply preset to component
+  const applyPreset = (presetId: string) => {
+    const preset = getPresetById(presetId)
+    if (!preset) {
+      console.error(`Preset not found: ${presetId}`)
+      return
+    }
+
+    // Select the component if not already selected
+    if (selectedComponent.value !== preset.baseComponentCode) {
+      selectedComponent.value = preset.baseComponentCode
+    }
+
+    selectedPreset.value = presetId
+
+    // Note: Actual application of inputs happens in PlaygroundPage.vue
+    // which will watch for preset changes and apply to component
+    return preset.inputs
+  }
+
+  // Clear selected preset
+  const clearSelectedPreset = () => {
+    selectedPreset.value = ''
+  }
+
   return {
     selectedComponent,
+    selectedPreset,
     availableComponents,
     loading,
     error,
@@ -135,5 +176,8 @@ export function useComponentStore() {
     fetchComponents,
     currentComponentInfo,
     filteredComponents,
+    getPresetById,
+    applyPreset,
+    clearSelectedPreset,
   }
 }

QuasarFrontend/src/pages/PlaygroundPage.vue

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <template>
   <q-page class="playground-page">
     <!-- Toolbar -->
-    <PlaygroundToolbar @refresh="fetchComponents" />
+    <PlaygroundToolbar @refresh="fetchComponents" @copy-preset="copyCurrentPreset" />
 
     <div class="row q-pa-md q-col-gutter-md">
       <!-- Main Component Area -->
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
           @update:selected-component="selectedComponent = $event"
           @update:search-query="searchQuery = $event"
           @refresh="fetchComponents"
+          @select-preset="handlePresetSelect"
         />
 
         <!-- Component Info Card -->
@@ -67,6 +68,7 @@ const {
   fetchComponents,
   currentComponentInfo,
   filteredComponents,
+  applyPreset,
 } = useComponentStore()
 
 // Call history
@@ -182,6 +184,81 @@ const reproduceHistoryItem = async (item: CallHistoryItem) => {
   }
 }
 
+// Handle preset selection
+const handlePresetSelect = async (presetId: string) => {
+  console.log('Selected preset:', presetId)
+
+  // Apply preset via store (this will select the component if needed)
+  const presetInputs = applyPreset(presetId)
+  if (!presetInputs) {
+    console.error('Failed to apply preset:', presetId)
+    return
+  }
+
+  // Wait for component to be loaded (next tick) then set inputs
+  await nextTick()
+  if (componentRef.value && componentRef.value.inputs) {
+    // inputs is a Ref<TIn> from runtime.createExecutor
+    const inputsRef = componentRef.value.inputs as { value: unknown }
+    if (typeof inputsRef === 'object' && inputsRef !== null && 'value' in inputsRef) {
+      inputsRef.value = presetInputs
+    } else {
+      // Fallback: assign directly (might not be reactive)
+      componentRef.value.inputs = presetInputs
+    }
+    console.log('Preset applied:', presetId)
+  }
+}
+
+// Copy current inputs as preset JSON
+const copyCurrentPreset = async () => {
+  if (!componentRef.value || !componentRef.value.inputs || !currentComponentInfo.value) {
+    console.warn('No component selected or no inputs available')
+    return
+  }
+
+  try {
+    // Get current inputs value
+    let inputsValue: unknown
+    const inputsRef = componentRef.value.inputs as { value: unknown }
+    if (typeof inputsRef === 'object' && inputsRef !== null && 'value' in inputsRef) {
+      inputsValue = inputsRef.value
+    } else {
+      inputsValue = componentRef.value.inputs
+    }
+
+    // Create preset template
+    const presetTemplate = {
+      type: 'preset',
+      presetId: 'my-preset',
+      presetName: 'my-preset',
+      baseComponentCode: currentComponentInfo.value.code,
+      description: `Preset for ${currentComponentInfo.value.name}`,
+      version: '1.0.0',
+      author: 'User',
+      createdAt: new Date().toISOString(),
+      inputs: inputsValue,
+      metadata: {
+        tags: ['custom'],
+        category: 'user'
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Convert to JSON string
+    const jsonString = JSON.stringify(presetTemplate, null, 2)
+
+    // Copy to clipboard
+    await navigator.clipboard.writeText(jsonString)
+
+    // Show notification (you might want to use Quasar's notification system)
+    console.log('Preset copied to clipboard!')
+    alert('Preset copied to clipboard! You can now save it as a .json file in the components_user/ directory.')
+  } catch (err) {
+    console.error('Failed to copy preset:', err)
+    alert('Failed to copy preset to clipboard. See console for details.')
+  }
+}
+
 // Initialize
 onMounted(() => {
   void fetchComponents()

components_user/calculator_addtwonumbers.json

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+{
+  "type": "preset",
+  "presetId": "addtwonumbers",
+  "presetName": "addtwonumbers",
+  "baseComponentCode": "basics.calculator",
+  "description": "Add two numbers: 5 and 3",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "author": "System",
+  "createdAt": "2026-02-11T11:16:32.694Z",
+  "inputs": {
+    "operator": "add",
+    "args": [5, 3]
+  },
+  "metadata": {
+    "tags": ["addition", "simple"],
+    "category": "examples"
+  }
+}

components_user/httprequest_googletest.json

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+{
+  "type": "preset",
+  "presetId": "googletest",
+  "presetName": "googletest",
+  "baseComponentCode": "basics.httprequest",
+  "description": "Test request to Google homepage",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "author": "System",
+  "createdAt": "2026-02-11T11:16:32.694Z",
+  "inputs": {
+    "method": "GET",
+    "url": "https://www.google.com",
+    "headers": {
+      "User-Agent": "S8n-Component/1.0"
+    },
+    "body": null
+  },
+  "metadata": {
+    "tags": ["google", "test", "demo"],
+    "category": "examples"
+  }
+}

components_user/httprequest_postexample.json

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+{
+  "type": "preset",
+  "presetId": "postexample",
+  "presetName": "postexample",
+  "baseComponentCode": "basics.httprequest",
+  "description": "Example POST request to JSON placeholder API",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "author": "System",
+  "createdAt": "2026-02-11T11:16:32.694Z",
+  "inputs": {
+    "method": "POST",
+    "url": "https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/posts",
+    "headers": {
+      "Content-Type": "application/json",
+      "Accept": "application/json"
+    },
+    "body": {
+      "title": "foo",
+      "body": "bar",
+      "userId": 1
+    }
+  },
+  "metadata": {
+    "tags": ["api", "post", "example"],
+    "category": "examples"
+  }
+}

plans/scalar-httprequest-playground.md

@@ -1,178 +0,0 @@
-# Implementation Plan: Replace Swagger with Scalar, Add HttpRequest Component, Create PlaygroundPage
-
-## Overview
-This plan outlines the steps to accomplish three main tasks:
-1. Replace the current OpenAPI UI (Swagger) with Scalar API reference UI in the backend.
-2. Add a new HttpRequest component (similar to Calculator) for making HTTP requests.
-3. Create a PlaygroundPage.vue for dynamic s8n components manipulation.
-
-## Task 1: Replace Swagger with Scalar
-
-### Current State
-- Backend uses `Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi` package (built-in OpenAPI).
-- OpenAPI endpoint is mapped via `app.MapOpenApi()` in development environment.
-- No Swashbuckle/Swagger UI currently installed.
-
-### Requirements
-- Integrate Scalar as middleware to serve a modern API reference UI.
-- Maintain OpenAPI specification generation (already provided by `AddOpenApi`).
-- Scalar UI should be accessible at a dedicated route (e.g., `/scalar`).
-
-### Implementation Steps
-
-#### 1.1 Add Scalar.AspNetCore NuGet Package
-Add package reference to `MyCompany.MyProject.BackendApi.csproj`:
-```xml
-<PackageReference Include="Scalar.AspNetCore" Version="2.0.0" />
-```
-
-#### 1.2 Configure Scalar Middleware
-Modify `Program.cs`:
-- Keep `builder.Services.AddOpenApi()` for OpenAPI spec generation.
-- Replace `app.MapOpenApi()` with Scalar middleware in development environment.
-- Configure Scalar to use the generated OpenAPI spec.
-
-Example code:
-```csharp
-if (app.Environment.IsDevelopment())
-{
-    app.MapScalarApiReference();
-    // Optional: keep MapOpenApi if needed for raw spec
-    app.MapOpenApi();
-}
-```
-
-#### 1.3 Customize Scalar Settings (Optional)
-Configure Scalar options (title, theme, etc.) via `AddScalar`.
-
-### Expected Outcome
-- Visiting `/scalar` in browser displays Scalar API reference UI.
-- OpenAPI spec remains available at `/openapi/v1.json`.
-
-## Task 2: Add HttpRequest Component
-
-### Component Structure
-
-#### 2.1 C# Backend Component
-- **Location**: `S8n.Components.Packages/Basics/HttpRequest.cs`
-- **Namespace**: `S8n.Components.Basics`
-- **Class**: `HttpRequest`
-- **Method**: `Execute` (or `Request`)
-- **Inputs**:
-  - `method` (string): HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.)
-  - `url` (string): Target URL
-  - `headers` (Dictionary<string, string>): Optional request headers
-  - `body` (object): Optional request body (serialized as JSON)
-- **Outputs**:
-  - `statusCode` (int): HTTP status code
-  - `response` (string): Response body as string
-  - `headers` (Dictionary<string, string>): Response headers
-  - `duration` (long): Request duration in milliseconds
-
-Implementation will use `HttpClient` to make the request.
-
-#### 2.2 Vue Frontend Component
-- **Location**: `QuasarFrontend/src/components_s8n/ComponentHttpRequest.vue`
-- **Pattern**: Follow `ComponentCalculator.vue` structure.
-- **UI Elements**:
-  - Dropdown for HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.)
-  - Text input for URL
-  - Dynamic key-value pair inputs for headers (add/remove)
-  - JSON editor for request body (textarea with JSON validation)
-  - Execute button with loading state
-  - Display response status, headers, body, and duration
-
-#### 2.3 Component Definition Markdown
-- **Location**: `components/basics/httprequest.md`
-- **Format**: Similar to `calculator.md` with appropriate inputs/outputs.
-
-### Implementation Steps
-
-#### 2.4 Create C# Class
-1. Create `HttpRequest.cs` file.
-2. Implement method with error handling (timeout, invalid URL, etc.).
-3. Ensure JSON serialization/deserialization.
-
-#### 2.5 Create Vue Component
-1. Create `ComponentHttpRequest.vue`.
-2. Use `runtime.createExecutor` with appropriate types.
-3. Design UI using Quasar components.
-
-#### 2.6 Create Markdown Definition
-1. Create `httprequest.md` with YAML definition.
-
-#### 2.7 Register Component (if needed)
-- The runtime automatically discovers classes via reflection; no explicit registration required.
-
-## Task 3: Create PlaygroundPage.vue
-
-### Requirements
-- A dedicated page for interacting with s8n components.
-- Dynamic component selection and rendering.
-- Support for multiple components (Calculator, HttpRequest, future components).
-
-### Implementation Steps
-
-#### 3.1 Add Route
-Modify `QuasarFrontend/src/router/routes.ts`:
-```typescript
-{
-  path: '/playground',
-  component: () => import('layouts/MainLayout.vue'),
-  children: [{ path: '', component: () => import('pages/PlaygroundPage.vue') }],
-}
-```
-
-#### 3.2 Create PlaygroundPage.vue
-- **Location**: `QuasarFrontend/src/pages/PlaygroundPage.vue`
-- **Structure**:
-  - Left sidebar: List of available components (hardcoded for now).
-  - Main content: Dynamic component render area.
-  - Output display area (could be integrated into each component).
-
-#### 3.3 Component Registry
-Create a component registry file (`src/components_s8n/registry.ts`) that exports:
-- Component definitions (name, description, Vue component import).
-- Dynamic import of components.
-
-#### 3.4 Dynamic Component Loading
-Use Vue's `<component :is="selectedComponent">` to render selected component.
-
-#### 3.5 UI Enhancements
-- Use Quasar's `q-select` for component selection.
-- Provide a clean layout with card containers.
-
-## Dependencies and Considerations
-
-### Backend Dependencies
-- `Scalar.AspNetCore` (new)
-- `Microsoft.AspNetCore.OpenApi` (already present)
-- `System.Net.Http` (for HttpRequest component)
-
-### Frontend Dependencies
-- None new; use existing Quasar and Vue.
-
-### Testing
-- Test Scalar UI loads correctly.
-- Test HttpRequest component with mock HTTP server.
-- Test PlaygroundPage navigation and component switching.
-
-## Timeline and Priority
-1. **Priority 1**: HttpRequest component (core functionality).
-2. **Priority 2**: PlaygroundPage (user interface).
-3. **Priority 3**: Scalar integration (documentation).
-
-## Success Criteria
-- Scalar UI accessible at `/scalar` (development only).
-- HttpRequest component works for basic GET/POST requests.
-- PlaygroundPage renders Calculator and HttpRequest components.
-- No regression in existing Calculator component.
-
-## Notes
-- Scalar integration may require configuration for production; currently planned for development only.
-- HttpRequest component should handle CORS limitations (backend acts as proxy).
-- PlaygroundPage can be extended later with component discovery from backend API.
-
-## Next Steps
-1. Review this plan with stakeholders.
-2. Proceed to implementation in Code mode.