diff --git a/web/__tests__/real-browser-flicker.test.tsx b/web/__tests__/real-browser-flicker.test.tsx
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+/**
+ * Real Browser Environment Dark Mode Flicker Test
+ *
+ * This test attempts to simulate real browser refresh scenarios including:
+ * 1. SSR HTML generation phase
+ * 2. Client-side JavaScript loading
+ * 3. Theme system initialization
+ * 4. CSS styles application timing
+ */
+
+import { render, screen, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react'
+import { ThemeProvider } from 'next-themes'
+import useTheme from '@/hooks/use-theme'
+import { useEffect, useState } from 'react'
+
+// Setup browser environment for testing
+const setupMockEnvironment = (storedTheme: string | null, systemPrefersDark = false) => {
+ // Mock localStorage
+ const mockStorage = {
+ getItem: jest.fn((key: string) => {
+ if (key === 'theme') return storedTheme
+ return null
+ }),
+ setItem: jest.fn(),
+ removeItem: jest.fn(),
+ }
+
+ // Mock system theme preference
+ const mockMatchMedia = jest.fn((query: string) => ({
+ matches: query.includes('dark') && systemPrefersDark,
+ media: query,
+ addListener: jest.fn(),
+ removeListener: jest.fn(),
+ }))
+
+ if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
+ Object.defineProperty(window, 'localStorage', {
+ value: mockStorage,
+ configurable: true,
+ })
+
+ Object.defineProperty(window, 'matchMedia', {
+ value: mockMatchMedia,
+ configurable: true,
+ })
+ }
+
+ return { mockStorage, mockMatchMedia }
+}
+
+// Simulate real page component based on Dify's actual theme usage
+const PageComponent = () => {
+ const [mounted, setMounted] = useState(false)
+ const { theme } = useTheme()
+
+ useEffect(() => {
+ setMounted(true)
+ }, [])
+
+ // Simulate common theme usage pattern in Dify
+ const isDark = mounted ? theme === 'dark' : false
+
+ return (
+
+
+
+ Dify Application
+
+
+ Current Theme: {mounted ? theme : 'unknown'}
+
+
+ Appearance: {isDark ? 'dark' : 'light'}
+
+
+
+ )
+}
+
+const TestThemeProvider = ({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) => (
+
+ {children}
+
+)
+
+describe('Real Browser Environment Dark Mode Flicker Test', () => {
+ beforeEach(() => {
+ jest.clearAllMocks()
+ })
+
+ describe('Page Refresh Scenario Simulation', () => {
+ test('simulates complete page loading process with dark theme', async () => {
+ // Setup: User previously selected dark mode
+ setupMockEnvironment('dark')
+
+ render(
+
+
+ ,
+ )
+
+ // Check initial client-side rendering state
+ const initialState = {
+ theme: screen.getByTestId('theme-indicator').textContent,
+ appearance: screen.getByTestId('visual-appearance').textContent,
+ }
+ console.log('Initial client state:', initialState)
+
+ // Wait for theme system to fully initialize
+ await waitFor(() => {
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('theme-indicator')).toHaveTextContent('Current Theme: dark')
+ })
+
+ const finalState = {
+ theme: screen.getByTestId('theme-indicator').textContent,
+ appearance: screen.getByTestId('visual-appearance').textContent,
+ }
+ console.log('Final state:', finalState)
+
+ // Document the state change - this is the source of flicker
+ console.log('State change detection: Initial -> Final')
+ })
+
+ test('handles light theme correctly', async () => {
+ setupMockEnvironment('light')
+
+ render(
+
+
+ ,
+ )
+
+ await waitFor(() => {
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('theme-indicator')).toHaveTextContent('Current Theme: light')
+ })
+
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('visual-appearance')).toHaveTextContent('Appearance: light')
+ })
+
+ test('handles system theme with dark preference', async () => {
+ setupMockEnvironment('system', true) // system theme, dark preference
+
+ render(
+
+
+ ,
+ )
+
+ await waitFor(() => {
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('theme-indicator')).toHaveTextContent('Current Theme: dark')
+ })
+
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('visual-appearance')).toHaveTextContent('Appearance: dark')
+ })
+
+ test('handles system theme with light preference', async () => {
+ setupMockEnvironment('system', false) // system theme, light preference
+
+ render(
+
+
+ ,
+ )
+
+ await waitFor(() => {
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('theme-indicator')).toHaveTextContent('Current Theme: light')
+ })
+
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('visual-appearance')).toHaveTextContent('Appearance: light')
+ })
+
+ test('handles no stored theme (defaults to system)', async () => {
+ setupMockEnvironment(null, false) // no stored theme, system prefers light
+
+ render(
+
+
+ ,
+ )
+
+ await waitFor(() => {
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('theme-indicator')).toHaveTextContent('Current Theme: light')
+ })
+ })
+
+ test('measures timing window of style changes', async () => {
+ setupMockEnvironment('dark')
+
+ const timingData: Array<{ phase: string; timestamp: number; styles: any }> = []
+
+ const TimingPageComponent = () => {
+ const [mounted, setMounted] = useState(false)
+ const { theme } = useTheme()
+ const isDark = mounted ? theme === 'dark' : false
+
+ // Record timing and styles for each render phase
+ const currentStyles = {
+ backgroundColor: isDark ? '#1f2937' : '#ffffff',
+ color: isDark ? '#ffffff' : '#000000',
+ }
+
+ timingData.push({
+ phase: mounted ? 'CSR' : 'Initial',
+ timestamp: performance.now(),
+ styles: currentStyles,
+ })
+
+ useEffect(() => {
+ setMounted(true)
+ }, [])
+
+ return (
+
+
+ Phase: {mounted ? 'CSR' : 'Initial'} | Theme: {theme} | Visual: {isDark ? 'dark' : 'light'}
+
+
+ )
+ }
+
+ render(
+
+
+ ,
+ )
+
+ await waitFor(() => {
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('timing-status')).toHaveTextContent('Phase: CSR')
+ })
+
+ // Analyze timing and style changes
+ console.log('\n=== Style Change Timeline ===')
+ timingData.forEach((data, index) => {
+ console.log(`${index + 1}. ${data.phase}: bg=${data.styles.backgroundColor}, color=${data.styles.color}`)
+ })
+
+ // Check if there are style changes (this is visible flicker)
+ const hasStyleChange = timingData.length > 1
+ && timingData[0].styles.backgroundColor !== timingData[timingData.length - 1].styles.backgroundColor
+
+ if (hasStyleChange)
+ console.log('⚠️ Style changes detected - this causes visible flicker')
+ else
+ console.log('✅ No style changes detected')
+
+ expect(timingData.length).toBeGreaterThan(1)
+ })
+ })
+
+ describe('CSS Application Timing Tests', () => {
+ test('checks CSS class changes causing flicker', async () => {
+ setupMockEnvironment('dark')
+
+ const cssStates: Array<{ className: string; timestamp: number }> = []
+
+ const CSSTestComponent = () => {
+ const [mounted, setMounted] = useState(false)
+ const { theme } = useTheme()
+ const isDark = mounted ? theme === 'dark' : false
+
+ // Simulate Tailwind CSS class application
+ const className = `min-h-screen ${isDark ? 'bg-gray-900 text-white' : 'bg-white text-black'}`
+
+ cssStates.push({
+ className,
+ timestamp: performance.now(),
+ })
+
+ useEffect(() => {
+ setMounted(true)
+ }, [])
+
+ return (
+
+ )
+ }
+
+ render(
+
+
+ ,
+ )
+
+ await waitFor(() => {
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('css-classes')).toHaveTextContent('bg-gray-900 text-white')
+ })
+
+ console.log('\n=== CSS Class Change Detection ===')
+ cssStates.forEach((state, index) => {
+ console.log(`${index + 1}. ${state.className}`)
+ })
+
+ // Check if CSS classes have changed
+ const hasCSSChange = cssStates.length > 1
+ && cssStates[0].className !== cssStates[cssStates.length - 1].className
+
+ if (hasCSSChange) {
+ console.log('⚠️ CSS class changes detected - may cause style flicker')
+ console.log(`From: "${cssStates[0].className}"`)
+ console.log(`To: "${cssStates[cssStates.length - 1].className}"`)
+ }
+
+ expect(hasCSSChange).toBe(true) // We expect to see this change
+ })
+ })
+
+ describe('Edge Cases and Error Handling', () => {
+ test('handles localStorage access errors gracefully', async () => {
+ // Mock localStorage to throw an error
+ const mockStorage = {
+ getItem: jest.fn(() => {
+ throw new Error('LocalStorage access denied')
+ }),
+ setItem: jest.fn(),
+ removeItem: jest.fn(),
+ }
+
+ if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
+ Object.defineProperty(window, 'localStorage', {
+ value: mockStorage,
+ configurable: true,
+ })
+ }
+
+ render(
+
+
+ ,
+ )
+
+ // Should fallback gracefully without crashing
+ await waitFor(() => {
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('theme-indicator')).toBeInTheDocument()
+ })
+
+ // Should default to light theme when localStorage fails
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('visual-appearance')).toHaveTextContent('Appearance: light')
+ })
+
+ test('handles invalid theme values in localStorage', async () => {
+ setupMockEnvironment('invalid-theme-value')
+
+ render(
+
+
+ ,
+ )
+
+ await waitFor(() => {
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('theme-indicator')).toBeInTheDocument()
+ })
+
+ // Should handle invalid values gracefully
+ const themeIndicator = screen.getByTestId('theme-indicator')
+ expect(themeIndicator).toBeInTheDocument()
+ })
+ })
+
+ describe('Performance and Regression Tests', () => {
+ test('verifies ThemeProvider position fix reduces initialization delay', async () => {
+ const performanceMarks: Array<{ event: string; timestamp: number }> = []
+
+ const PerformanceTestComponent = () => {
+ const [mounted, setMounted] = useState(false)
+ const { theme } = useTheme()
+
+ performanceMarks.push({ event: 'component-render', timestamp: performance.now() })
+
+ useEffect(() => {
+ performanceMarks.push({ event: 'mount-start', timestamp: performance.now() })
+ setMounted(true)
+ performanceMarks.push({ event: 'mount-complete', timestamp: performance.now() })
+ }, [])
+
+ useEffect(() => {
+ if (theme)
+ performanceMarks.push({ event: 'theme-available', timestamp: performance.now() })
+ }, [theme])
+
+ return (
+
+ Mounted: {mounted.toString()} | Theme: {theme || 'loading'}
+
+ )
+ }
+
+ setupMockEnvironment('dark')
+
+ render(
+
+
+ ,
+ )
+
+ await waitFor(() => {
+ expect(screen.getByTestId('performance-test')).toHaveTextContent('Theme: dark')
+ })
+
+ // Analyze performance timeline
+ console.log('\n=== Performance Timeline ===')
+ performanceMarks.forEach((mark) => {
+ console.log(`${mark.event}: ${mark.timestamp.toFixed(2)}ms`)
+ })
+
+ expect(performanceMarks.length).toBeGreaterThan(3)
+ })
+ })
+
+ describe('Solution Requirements Definition', () => {
+ test('defines technical requirements to eliminate flicker', () => {
+ const technicalRequirements = {
+ ssrConsistency: 'SSR and CSR must render identical initial styles',
+ synchronousDetection: 'Theme detection must complete synchronously before first render',
+ noStyleChanges: 'No visible style changes should occur after hydration',
+ performanceImpact: 'Solution should not significantly impact page load performance',
+ browserCompatibility: 'Must work consistently across all major browsers',
+ }
+
+ console.log('\n=== Technical Requirements ===')
+ Object.entries(technicalRequirements).forEach(([key, requirement]) => {
+ console.log(`${key}: ${requirement}`)
+ expect(requirement).toBeDefined()
+ })
+
+ // A successful solution should pass all these requirements
+ })
+ })
+})
diff --git a/web/app/layout.tsx b/web/app/layout.tsx
index 0f0ea0f70..46afd95b9 100644
--- a/web/app/layout.tsx
+++ b/web/app/layout.tsx
@@ -62,24 +62,25 @@ const LocaleLayout = async ({
className="color-scheme h-full select-auto"
{...datasetMap}
>
-
-
-
-
+
+
+
+
{children}
-
-
-
-
+
+
+
+