Remote object is {} in all-debug.is when used in Confluence Page HTML Macro

[Alex Alex]

I am using HTML macro with js and confluence AP. Getting empty remote object in all.js. What am I doing wrong?  

[Zain Khan · Accepted solution]

I am working on it. I will get back to you in a while.

[Zain Khan]

It seems like you're encountering an issue with the remote object being empty when using the HTML macro with JavaScript and Confluence AP. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem:

1. Check API Initialization: Ensure that you are correctly initializing the Confluence AP in your JavaScript code. The `AP` object should be available and properly initialized before you attempt to use any of its methods or properties.

2. Verify Permissions: Double-check that the user running the JavaScript code has the necessary permissions to access the Confluence API. Insufficient permissions could result in an empty `remote` object.

3. Inspect Network Requests: Use browser developer tools to inspect network requests and responses when the page is loaded. Look for any errors or failed requests related to loading the Confluence API (`all.js`). This can help identify if there are any issues with loading the required scripts.

4. Review JavaScript Code: Carefully review your JavaScript code to ensure that you are correctly using the Confluence AP methods and accessing the `remote` object as intended. Check for any syntax errors or incorrect usage of API methods.

5. Debugging: Utilize console logging and debugging techniques to trace the execution of your JavaScript code. Insert `console.log` statements to output the state of variables and objects, including the `remote` object, to the browser console. This can help identify where the issue is occurring.

6. Community and Documentation: Search Confluence forums or documentation for similar issues or consult the official Confluence API documentation for any specific guidelines or best practices when using the API with HTML macros.

By following these steps and carefully reviewing your JavaScript code and Confluence configuration, you should be able to identify and address the issue with the empty `remote` object in the `all.js` file, below are the links to the finest learning platforms
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[Alex Alex]

Thank you, Zain.
"The `AP` object should be available and properly initialized "
Should I initialize the AP object on the client side js, or it only can be done on the server side? I don't have asses to the server, but I do have permission to use the HTML macro on the page. I could not find any initialization instructions for the AP object, please point me to it, if you know.
Alex

[Grace Martin]

Thank you for providing detailed steps to troubleshoot the issue with the empty `remote` object in the Confluence HTML macro. Your suggestions are thorough and helpful for resolving the problem efficiently. Additionally, the links to learning platforms like W3Schools, Iqra Technology, and JavaPoint are appreciated resources for further exploration and understanding.

[Zain Khan]

Hi Alex,

No problem! When working with Confluence macros and JavaScript, you'll need to initialize the `AP` object on the client side within your JavaScript code. Since you're using the HTML macro on a Confluence page and don't have access to the server, you'll have to do the initialization on the client side.

Unfortunately, Confluence's documentation doesn't offer specific instructions for initializing the `AP` object within an HTML macro. However, typically, you'll want to load the Confluence JavaScript API (`all.js`) and make sure it's loaded properly before you try to use any of the `AP` object's methods or properties.

To initialize the `AP` object, you can include a script tag in your HTML macro that loads the Confluence JavaScript API. Here's an example:

```html
<script src="https://connect-cdn.atl-paas.net/all.js"></script>
<script>
AP.events.on('initialized', function() {
// Your code here
});
</script>
```

This script loads the Confluence JavaScript API and waits for the 'initialized' event to fire, indicating that the `AP` object is ready to be used. Then, you can put your code inside the event handler function to interact with the `AP` object and do whatever you need to do.

[Alex Alex]

Great! Thanks a lot Zain.

Alex