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Add request timeout middleware #220

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@AbelOsaretin

What

No timeout is set on HTTP requests. Slow clients can hold connections indefinitely and exhaust server resources.

Why

Without request timeouts, a slow or malicious client can tie up Express workers indefinitely, causing denial of service.

Scope

  • Add a timeout middleware for all routes
  • Configurable timeout via env var
  • Return 408 Request Timeout on expiration
  • Apply stricter timeout for admin endpoints

Acceptance Criteria

  • Request timeout middleware applied to all routes
  • REQUEST_TIMEOUT_MS env var (default: 30000)
  • Requests exceeding timeout return 408
  • Admin endpoints have shorter timeout (configurable)

Technical Context

  • src/index.ts — Express app setup
  • New env var: REQUEST_TIMEOUT_MS (default: 30000)
  • New env var: ADMIN_REQUEST_TIMEOUT_MS (default: 60000)

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