Fix CAPTCHA verification by properly transferring MessagePort objects in postMessage

docs/CAPTCHA_FIX.md

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+# CAPTCHA Compatibility Fix
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+When attempting to load CAPTCHA verification systems (reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, Yandex Cloud, etc.) through the Ultraviolet proxy, the following errors occurred:
+
+```
+Uncaught DataCloneError: Failed to execute 'postMessage' on 'Window': 
+A MessagePort could not be cloned because it was not transferred.
+```
+
+Additionally, preload resource warnings appeared:
+```
+A preload for '...' is found, but is not used because the request credentials mode does not match. 
+Consider taking a look at crossorigin attribute.
+```
+
+## Root Cause
+
+The issue stems from how Ultraviolet intercepts `postMessage` calls. CAPTCHA systems extensively use `postMessage` with `MessagePort` objects for secure cross-origin communication between iframes. According to the [Structured Clone Algorithm](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Web_Workers_API/Structured_clone_algorithm), `MessagePort` objects cannot be cloned - they must be explicitly transferred via the `transfer` parameter.
+
+When UV intercepts `postMessage`, it doesn't properly handle the transfer of `MessagePort` objects, causing the `DataCloneError`.
+
+## Solution
+
+### 1. CAPTCHA Patch Script (`/public/captcha-patch.js`)
+
+A standalone script that must be loaded **before** the UV handler. It patches `Window.prototype.postMessage` to:
+
+- Recursively scan the message object for `MessagePort` instances
+- Automatically add found ports to the `transfer` array
+- Properly invoke the native `postMessage` with transfers
+
+**Key Features:**
+- Avoids circular references with `WeakSet` tracking
+- Fallback to original implementation on error
+- Marks itself to prevent UV from overriding the fix
+
+### 2. Enhanced CAPTCHA Handler (`src/utils/captcha-handler.ts`)
+
+Extended to provide comprehensive CAPTCHA support:
+
+**`patchPostMessage()` Function:**
+- Secondary patch layer for iframe contentWindow
+- Handles edge cases UV might miss
+- Ensures proper MessagePort transfer in all contexts
+
+**Preload Resource Monitor:**
+- Watches for `<link rel="preload">` elements for CAPTCHA resources
+- Automatically adds `crossorigin="anonymous"` attribute
+- Sets appropriate `as` attribute (script, style, font) based on file type
+
+**Supported CAPTCHA Providers:**
+- Google reCAPTCHA v2/v3
+- hCaptcha
+- Cloudflare Turnstile
+- Yandex Cloud CAPTCHA
+- Other providers using similar patterns
+
+### 3. Service Worker Updates (`public/sw.js`)
+
+Added CAPTCHA domain detection for proper request handling:
+- Preserves credentials for CAPTCHA cookies
+- Ensures proper headers for CAPTCHA requests
+- Handles special routing for verification domains
+
+### 4. Proxy Initialization (`src/utils/proxy.ts`)
+
+Modified to load the CAPTCHA patch **before** UV scripts:
+```javascript
+createScript("/captcha-patch.js", false); // Load first
+createScript("/vu/uv.bundle.js", true);
+createScript("/vu/uv.config.js", true);
+```
+
+## Technical Details
+
+### MessagePort Transfer
+
+The fix implements the proper way to handle MessagePorts in `postMessage`:
+
+```javascript
+// ❌ WRONG - Causes DataCloneError
+window.postMessage(messageWithPort, "*");
+
+// ✅ CORRECT - Transfers the port
+window.postMessage(messageWithPort, "*", [messagePort]);
+```
+
+Our patch automatically detects ports in the message and constructs the proper transfer array.
+
+### Crossorigin Attribute
+
+CAPTCHA resources often load from different origins (e.g., `gstatic.com` for reCAPTCHA). Preload hints must match the credential mode:
+
+```html
+<!-- Without crossorigin, credentials mode mismatch occurs -->
+<link rel="preload" href="https://www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/..." as="script">
+
+<!-- Fixed with crossorigin attribute -->
+<link rel="preload" href="https://www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/..." as="script" crossorigin="anonymous">
+```
+
+## Testing
+
+To test CAPTCHA functionality:
+
+1. Build the project: `npm run build`
+2. Start the server: `npm start`
+3. Navigate through the proxy to a site with CAPTCHA:
+   - reCAPTCHA: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api2/demo
+   - hCaptcha: https://www.hcaptcha.com/
+   - Cloudflare Turnstile: Sites with Cloudflare bot protection
+
+The CAPTCHA should load and function properly without console errors.
+
+## Browser Compatibility
+
+The fix is compatible with all modern browsers that support:
+- `Window.prototype.postMessage`
+- `MessagePort` API
+- `MutationObserver`
+- `WeakSet` (for circular reference detection)
+
+This includes:
+- Chrome/Edge 60+
+- Firefox 55+
+- Safari 11+
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+- The patch does not modify the security model of `postMessage`
+- MessagePorts are still transferred (not cloned), maintaining their single-owner semantics
+- CAPTCHA verification still occurs server-side; this only fixes client-side communication
+- No sensitive data is exposed or logged
+
+## Future Improvements
+
+Potential enhancements:
+- Upstream fix to Ultraviolet to natively handle MessagePort transfers
+- Performance optimization for large object trees
+- Support for additional transferable objects (e.g., ArrayBuffer)
+
+## References
+
+- [MDN: Window.postMessage()](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Window/postMessage)
+- [MDN: MessagePort](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/MessagePort)
+- [Structured Clone Algorithm](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Web_Workers_API/Structured_clone_algorithm)
+- [HTML Spec: MessagePort transfer](https://html.spec.whatwg.org/multipage/web-messaging.html#message-ports)

public/captcha-patch.js

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+/**
+ * CAPTCHA Compatibility Patch
+ * This script must be loaded BEFORE UV handler to fix MessagePort handling in postMessage
+ *
+ * Fixes the error: "DataCloneError: Failed to execute 'postMessage' on 'Window':
+ * A MessagePort could not be cloned because it was not transferred."
+ */
+
+(function () {
+    "use strict";
+
+    // Only run once
+    if (window.__captchaPatchApplied) return;
+    window.__captchaPatchApplied = true;
+
+    // Store the original postMessage method
+    const originalWindowPostMessage = Window.prototype.postMessage;
+
+    /**
+     * Enhanced postMessage that properly handles MessagePort transfers
+     * This is critical for CAPTCHA systems (reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, Yandex)
+     */
+    Window.prototype.postMessage = function (message, targetOrigin, transfer) {
+        try {
+            // If transfer is already provided, use it directly
+            if (transfer !== undefined) {
+                return originalWindowPostMessage.call(this, message, targetOrigin, transfer);
+            }
+
+            // Extract MessagePorts from the message to transfer them properly
+            const ports = [];
+
+            if (message && typeof message === "object") {
+                // Recursively find MessagePorts in the message
+                const findPorts = (obj, visited) => {
+                    if (!obj || typeof obj !== "object") return;
+
+                    // Avoid circular references
+                    visited = visited || new WeakSet();
+                    if (visited.has(obj)) return;
+                    visited.add(obj);
+
+                    // Check if this is a MessagePort
+                    if (obj instanceof MessagePort) {
+                        ports.push(obj);
+                        return;
+                    }
+
+                    // Check arrays
+                    if (Array.isArray(obj)) {
+                        for (let i = 0; i < obj.length; i++) {
+                            findPorts(obj[i], visited);
+                        }
+                        return;
+                    }
+
+                    // Check object properties
+                    for (const key in obj) {
+                        try {
+                            if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(obj, key)) {
+                                findPorts(obj[key], visited);
+                            }
+                        } catch (e) {
+                            // Ignore errors accessing properties (e.g., cross-origin)
+                        }
+                    }
+                };
+
+                findPorts(message);
+            }
+
+            // If we found MessagePorts, transfer them
+            if (ports.length > 0) {
+                return originalWindowPostMessage.call(this, message, targetOrigin, ports);
+            }
+
+            // Otherwise, use the original call
+            return originalWindowPostMessage.call(this, message, targetOrigin);
+        } catch (error) {
+            // If our enhanced version fails, try the original
+            console.warn("[CAPTCHA Patch] Enhanced postMessage failed, using fallback:", error);
+            try {
+                return originalWindowPostMessage.call(this, message, targetOrigin, transfer);
+            } catch (fallbackError) {
+                console.error("[CAPTCHA Patch] Original postMessage also failed:", fallbackError);
+                throw fallbackError;
+            }
+        }
+    };
+
+    // Mark the patched method to prevent UV from breaking it
+    Window.prototype.postMessage.__captchaPatched = true;
+
+    console.log("[CAPTCHA Patch] MessagePort handling enabled for CAPTCHA compatibility");
+})();

public/sw.js

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     "newassets.hcaptcha.com",
     "challenges.cloudflare.com",
     "cloudflare.com/cdn-cgi/challenge",
-    "turnstile.cloudflare.com"
+    "turnstile.cloudflare.com",
+    "yandex.com/captcha",
+    "yandex.ru/captcha",
+    "yandex.net/captcha",
+    "captcha-delivery.com"
 ];
 
 // Helper function to check if URL is CAPTCHA-related