---
phase: 29
plan: 02
type: frontend
wave: 1
depends_on: []
files_modified:
  - src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
  - src/client/components/ItemCard.tsx
  - src/client/components/GlobalItemCard.tsx
  - src/client/components/CandidateCard.tsx
  - src/client/components/CandidateListItem.tsx
  - src/client/components/ImageUpload.tsx
  - src/client/components/ComparisonTable.tsx
  - src/client/components/CatalogSearchOverlay.tsx
  - src/client/routes/items/$itemId.tsx
  - src/client/routes/global-items/$globalItemId.tsx
  - src/client/routes/global-items/index.tsx
  - src/client/routes/threads/$threadId/candidates/$candidateId.tsx
autonomous: true
requirements: []
---

<objective>
Create the GearImage shared component that renders images with object-contain + dominant color background fill, and replace all inline image elements across 12 surfaces with GearImage. This delivers the core visual change: fit-within framing instead of hard crops.
</objective>

<tasks>

### Task 1: Create GearImage component
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/components/ItemCard.tsx (current image rendering pattern)
- src/client/components/GlobalItemCard.tsx (current image rendering pattern)
</read_first>
<action>
Create `src/client/components/GearImage.tsx`:

```tsx
interface GearImageProps {
  src: string;
  alt: string;
  dominantColor?: string | null;
  cropZoom?: number | null;
  cropX?: number | null;
  cropY?: number | null;
  aspectRatio?: string;
  className?: string;
  cover?: boolean;
}

export function GearImage({
  src,
  alt,
  dominantColor,
  cropZoom,
  cropX,
  cropY,
  aspectRatio = "4/3",
  className = "",
  cover = false,
}: GearImageProps) {
  const hasCrop = cropZoom != null && cropZoom > 1;
  const bgColor = dominantColor || "#f3f4f6";

  if (cover) {
    return (
      <img
        src={src}
        alt={alt}
        className={`w-full h-full object-cover ${className}`}
      />
    );
  }

  if (hasCrop) {
    return (
      <div
        className={`aspect-[${aspectRatio}] overflow-hidden ${className}`}
        style={{ backgroundColor: bgColor }}
      >
        <img
          src={src}
          alt={alt}
          className="w-full h-full object-cover"
          style={{
            transform: `scale(${cropZoom}) translate(${cropX ?? 0}%, ${cropY ?? 0}%)`,
            transformOrigin: "center center",
          }}
        />
      </div>
    );
  }

  return (
    <div
      className={`aspect-[${aspectRatio}] overflow-hidden ${className}`}
      style={{ backgroundColor: bgColor }}
    >
      <img
        src={src}
        alt={alt}
        className="w-full h-full object-contain"
      />
    </div>
  );
}
```

Note: The `aspectRatio` in className uses Tailwind arbitrary values. Since the aspect ratio container is typically provided by the parent, the GearImage component renders as a child within the existing aspect-ratio div. Adjust the component to NOT wrap with its own aspect-ratio div when used inside cards (the parent already has `aspect-[4/3]`). Instead, the component should just render the image with the correct object-fit and background color:

Simplified version (preferred — parent controls aspect ratio):

```tsx
export function GearImage({
  src,
  alt,
  dominantColor,
  cropZoom,
  cropX,
  cropY,
  className = "",
  cover = false,
}: Omit<GearImageProps, 'aspectRatio'>) {
  const hasCrop = cropZoom != null && cropZoom > 1;
  const bgColor = dominantColor || "#f3f4f6";

  if (cover) {
    return (
      <img src={src} alt={alt} className={`w-full h-full object-cover ${className}`} />
    );
  }

  if (hasCrop) {
    return (
      <img
        src={src}
        alt={alt}
        className={`w-full h-full object-cover ${className}`}
        style={{
          transform: `scale(${cropZoom}) translate(${cropX ?? 0}%, ${cropY ?? 0}%)`,
          transformOrigin: "center center",
        }}
      />
    );
  }

  return (
    <img src={src} alt={alt} className={`w-full h-full object-contain ${className}`} />
  );
}
```

The **parent div** provides aspect ratio, overflow-hidden, and the `style={{ backgroundColor: dominantColor }}`. This matches the existing pattern where the parent `<div className="aspect-[4/3] bg-gray-50">` wraps the image.
</action>
<verify>
<automated>test -f src/client/components/GearImage.tsx && grep "object-contain" src/client/components/GearImage.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- `src/client/components/GearImage.tsx` exists
- Exports `GearImage` component
- Default rendering uses `object-contain` (not `object-cover`)
- When `cover` prop is true, uses `object-cover`
- When crop values exist and cropZoom > 1, uses CSS transform with scale and translate
- Accepts `dominantColor`, `cropZoom`, `cropX`, `cropY` props
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 2: Update ItemCard to use GearImage
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/components/ItemCard.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
In `src/client/components/ItemCard.tsx`:

1. Add `dominantColor`, `cropZoom`, `cropX`, `cropY` to `ItemCardProps` interface (all `number | null` or `string | null`)
2. Import `GearImage` from `./GearImage`
3. Replace the image div (around line 164-179):

Current:
```tsx
<div className="aspect-[4/3] bg-gray-50">
  {imageUrl ? (
    <img src={imageUrl} alt={name} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
  ) : (
    <div className="w-full h-full flex flex-col items-center justify-center">
      <LucideIcon name={categoryIcon} size={36} className="text-gray-400" />
    </div>
  )}
</div>
```

New:
```tsx
<div
  className="aspect-[4/3] overflow-hidden"
  style={{ backgroundColor: imageUrl ? (dominantColor || "#f3f4f6") : undefined }}
>
  {imageUrl ? (
    <GearImage
      src={imageUrl}
      alt={name}
      dominantColor={dominantColor}
      cropZoom={cropZoom}
      cropX={cropX}
      cropY={cropY}
    />
  ) : (
    <div className="w-full h-full bg-gray-50 flex flex-col items-center justify-center">
      <LucideIcon name={categoryIcon} size={36} className="text-gray-400" />
    </div>
  )}
</div>
```
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/components/ItemCard.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/components/ItemCard.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- ItemCard imports and uses GearImage component
- No `object-cover` remains in ItemCard.tsx
- `dominantColor` prop is passed to GearImage
- Parent div uses inline `backgroundColor` style from dominantColor
- Empty state (no image) still shows category icon on gray-50 background
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 3: Update GlobalItemCard to use GearImage
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/components/GlobalItemCard.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
In `src/client/components/GlobalItemCard.tsx`:

1. Add `dominantColor?: string | null`, `cropZoom?: number | null`, `cropX?: number | null`, `cropY?: number | null` to `GlobalItemCardProps`
2. Import `GearImage` from `./GearImage`
3. Replace the image rendering (around line 31-54):

Current:
```tsx
<div className="aspect-[4/3] bg-gray-50">
  {imageUrl ? (
    <img src={imageUrl} alt={`${brand} ${model}`} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
  ) : (
    <div className="w-full h-full flex flex-col items-center justify-center">
      {/* SVG placeholder */}
    </div>
  )}
</div>
```

New:
```tsx
<div
  className="aspect-[4/3] overflow-hidden"
  style={{ backgroundColor: imageUrl ? (dominantColor || "#f3f4f6") : undefined }}
>
  {imageUrl ? (
    <GearImage
      src={imageUrl}
      alt={`${brand} ${model}`}
      dominantColor={dominantColor}
      cropZoom={cropZoom}
      cropX={cropX}
      cropY={cropY}
    />
  ) : (
    <div className="w-full h-full bg-gray-50 flex flex-col items-center justify-center">
      {/* Keep existing SVG placeholder */}
    </div>
  )}
</div>
```
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/components/GlobalItemCard.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/components/GlobalItemCard.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- GlobalItemCard imports and uses GearImage
- No `object-cover` in GlobalItemCard.tsx
- Props include dominantColor, cropZoom, cropX, cropY
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 4: Update CandidateCard to use GearImage
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/components/CandidateCard.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
Same pattern as Task 2/3:
1. Add `dominantColor`, `cropZoom`, `cropX`, `cropY` to props interface
2. Import `GearImage`
3. Replace `<img className="w-full h-full object-cover">` with `<GearImage>` inside the existing `aspect-[4/3]` container
4. Update parent div to use inline `backgroundColor` style
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/components/CandidateCard.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/components/CandidateCard.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- CandidateCard uses GearImage component
- No `object-cover` remaining
- Dominant color props threaded through
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 5: Update CandidateListItem to use GearImage
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/components/CandidateListItem.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
Same pattern:
1. Add image presentation props to interface
2. Import GearImage
3. Replace `object-cover` image with GearImage
4. Update parent container background color
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/components/CandidateListItem.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/components/CandidateListItem.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- CandidateListItem uses GearImage
- No `object-cover` remaining
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 6: Update ComparisonTable to use GearImage
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/components/ComparisonTable.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
Same pattern: replace inline `<img className="w-full h-full object-cover">` with `<GearImage>`. Thread dominantColor and crop props from the data source.
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/components/ComparisonTable.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/components/ComparisonTable.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- ComparisonTable uses GearImage
- No `object-cover` remaining
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 7: Update CatalogSearchOverlay to use GearImage
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/components/CatalogSearchOverlay.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
CatalogSearchOverlay has 2 `object-cover` instances (search results and selected item preview). Replace both with GearImage. Thread dominantColor from global item data.
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/components/CatalogSearchOverlay.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/components/CatalogSearchOverlay.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- Both image instances in CatalogSearchOverlay use GearImage
- No `object-cover` remaining in the file
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 8: Update ImageUpload preview to use GearImage
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/components/ImageUpload.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
In `src/client/components/ImageUpload.tsx`:

1. Add `dominantColor?: string | null` to `ImageUploadProps`
2. Import GearImage
3. Replace the preview image (line 76-79):

Current:
```tsx
<img src={displayUrl} alt="Item" className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
```

New:
```tsx
<GearImage src={displayUrl} alt="Item" dominantColor={dominantColor} />
```

4. Update the parent container to use dominant color background:
```tsx
style={{ backgroundColor: displayUrl ? (dominantColor || "#f3f4f6") : undefined }}
```
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/components/ImageUpload.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/components/ImageUpload.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- ImageUpload uses GearImage for preview
- No `object-cover` remaining
- Accepts dominantColor prop
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 9: Update item detail page
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/routes/items/$itemId.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
In `src/client/routes/items/$itemId.tsx`:

1. Import GearImage
2. Replace the `object-cover` image (around line 245-250) with GearImage
3. Update the parent `aspect-[4/3]` div to use dominant color background via inline style
4. Thread dominantColor, cropZoom, cropX, cropY from the item data
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/routes/items/\$itemId.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/routes/items/\$itemId.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- Item detail page uses GearImage
- No `object-cover` in the file
- Dominant color and crop fields used from item data
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 10: Update global item detail page
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/routes/global-items/$globalItemId.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
In `src/client/routes/global-items/$globalItemId.tsx`:

1. Import GearImage
2. Replace the `object-cover` image (around line 65-70) with GearImage
3. This page uses `aspect-[16/9]` — keep that ratio on the parent container
4. Update background color to use dominant color
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/routes/global-items/\$globalItemId.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/routes/global-items/\$globalItemId.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- Global item detail uses GearImage
- No `object-cover` remaining
- Aspect ratio 16/9 preserved
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 11: Update global items index page
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/routes/global-items/index.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
In `src/client/routes/global-items/index.tsx`:

1. Import GearImage
2. Replace `object-cover` image with GearImage
3. Thread dominantColor from global item data
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/routes/global-items/index.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/routes/global-items/index.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- Global items index uses GearImage
- No `object-cover` remaining
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 12: Update candidate detail page
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/routes/threads/$threadId/candidates/$candidateId.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
In `src/client/routes/threads/$threadId/candidates/$candidateId.tsx`:

1. Import GearImage
2. Replace `object-cover` image with GearImage
3. This page uses `aspect-[16/9]` — keep that ratio
4. Thread dominantColor and crop fields from candidate data
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/routes/threads/\$threadId/candidates/\$candidateId.tsx && ! grep "object-cover" src/client/routes/threads/\$threadId/candidates/\$candidateId.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- Candidate detail uses GearImage
- No `object-cover` remaining
- Aspect ratio 16/9 preserved
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

### Task 13: Update LinkToGlobalItem with cover mode
<task type="code">
<read_first>
- src/client/components/LinkToGlobalItem.tsx
- src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
</read_first>
<action>
In `src/client/components/LinkToGlobalItem.tsx`:

The 32x32px thumbnail is too small for letterbox treatment. Use GearImage with `cover={true}` prop to keep `object-cover` for this tiny thumbnail:

Replace:
```tsx
<img className="w-8 h-8 rounded object-cover shrink-0" ... />
```

With:
```tsx
<GearImage src={...} alt={...} cover className="w-8 h-8 rounded shrink-0" />
```
</action>
<verify>
<automated>grep "GearImage" src/client/components/LinkToGlobalItem.tsx && echo "PASS" || echo "FAIL"</automated>
</verify>
<acceptance_criteria>
- LinkToGlobalItem uses GearImage with `cover` prop
- Small thumbnail renders with object-cover (intentional exception for tiny images)
</acceptance_criteria>
</task>

</tasks>

<verification>
1. `bun run lint` passes
2. `bun run build` passes (TypeScript compilation)
3. `grep -r "object-cover" src/client/ --include="*.tsx"` returns ONLY:
   - `GearImage.tsx` (internal cover mode)
   - `ProfileSection.tsx` (user avatar — out of scope)
   - `routes/users/$userId.tsx` (user avatar — out of scope)
4. All 12 surfaces render images with `object-contain` by default
</verification>

<success_criteria>
- GearImage component exists and is used by all 12 gear image surfaces
- Default image display uses object-contain (fit-within)
- Dominant color background fills letterbox/pillarbox space
- Cropped images display with CSS transform
- LinkToGlobalItem uses cover mode for 32px thumbnails
- No regression in empty state (placeholder icons still show)
</success_criteria>

<threat_model>
| Threat | Severity | Mitigation |
|--------|----------|------------|
| XSS via dominantColor in style attribute | Low | dominantColor is server-extracted hex string, not user input; React escapes style values |
| Layout shift from object-contain | Low | Container maintains fixed aspect ratio; image loads within same bounds |
</threat_model>

<must_haves>
- [ ] GearImage component created at src/client/components/GearImage.tsx
- [ ] All 12 image surfaces use GearImage (except ProfileSection/user avatar)
- [ ] Default rendering uses object-contain, not object-cover
- [ ] Dominant color background on image containers
- [ ] LinkToGlobalItem uses cover mode for tiny thumbnails
</must_haves>