feat(db): implement active identity table separation

Separate activeDid from monolithic settings table into dedicated
active_identity table to improve data normalization and reduce cache
drift. Implements phased migration with dual-write triggers and
fallback support during transition.

- Add migrations 003 (create table) and 004 (drop legacy column)
- Extend PlatformServiceMixin with new façade methods
- Add feature flags for controlled rollout
- Include comprehensive validation and error handling
- Maintain backward compatibility during transition phase

BREAKING CHANGE: Components should use $getActiveDid()/$setActiveDid()
instead of direct settings.activeDid access

doc/activeDid-table-separation-progress.md

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+# ActiveDid Table Separation Progress Report
+
+**Author**: Matthew Raymer  
+**Date**: 2025-08-21T12:32Z  
+**Status**: 🔍 **INVESTIGATION COMPLETE** - Ready for implementation planning
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+This document tracks the investigation and progress of separating the `activeDid` field
+from the `settings` table into a dedicated `active_identity` table. The project aims
+to improve data integrity, reduce cache drift, and simplify transaction logic for
+identity management in TimeSafari.
+
+## Investigation Results
+
+### Reference Audit Findings
+
+**Total ActiveDid References**: 505 across the codebase
+
+- **Write Operations**: 100 (20%)
+- **Read Operations**: 260 (51%)
+- **Other References**: 145 (29%) - includes type definitions, comments, etc.
+
+**Component Impact**: 15+ Vue components directly access `settings.activeDid`
+
+### Current Database Schema
+
+The `settings` table currently contains **30 fields** mixing identity state with user
+preferences:
+
+```sql
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS settings (
+  id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+  accountDid TEXT,           -- Links to identity (null = master)
+  activeDid TEXT,            -- Current active identity (master only)
+  apiServer TEXT,            -- API endpoint
+  filterFeedByNearby BOOLEAN,
+  filterFeedByVisible BOOLEAN,
+  finishedOnboarding BOOLEAN,
+  firstName TEXT,            -- User's name
+  hideRegisterPromptOnNewContact BOOLEAN,
+  isRegistered BOOLEAN,
+  lastName TEXT,             -- Deprecated
+  lastAckedOfferToUserJwtId TEXT,
+  lastAckedOfferToUserProjectsJwtId TEXT,
+  lastNotifiedClaimId TEXT,
+  lastViewedClaimId TEXT,
+  notifyingNewActivityTime TEXT,
+  notifyingReminderMessage TEXT,
+  notifyingReminderTime TEXT,
+  partnerApiServer TEXT,
+  passkeyExpirationMinutes INTEGER,
+  profileImageUrl TEXT,
+  searchBoxes TEXT,          -- JSON string
+  showContactGivesInline BOOLEAN,
+  showGeneralAdvanced BOOLEAN,
+  showShortcutBvc BOOLEAN,
+  vapid TEXT,
+  warnIfProdServer BOOLEAN,
+  warnIfTestServer BOOLEAN,
+  webPushServer TEXT
+);
+```
+
+### Component State Management
+
+#### PlatformServiceMixin Cache System
+
+- **`_currentActiveDid`**: Component-level cache for activeDid
+- **`$updateActiveDid()`**: Method to sync cache with database
+- **Change Detection**: Watcher triggers component updates on activeDid changes
+- **State Synchronization**: Cache updates when `$saveSettings()` changes activeDid
+
+#### Common Usage Patterns
+
+```typescript
+// Standard pattern across 15+ components
+this.activeDid = settings.activeDid || "";
+
+// API header generation
+const headers = await getHeaders(this.activeDid);
+
+// Identity validation
+if (claim.issuer === this.activeDid) { ... }
+```
+
+### Migration Infrastructure Status
+
+#### Existing Capabilities
+
+- **`migrateSettings()`**: Fully implemented and functional
+- **Settings Migration**: Handles 30 fields with proper type conversion
+- **Data Integrity**: Includes validation and error handling
+- **Rollback Capability**: Migration service has rollback infrastructure
+
+#### Migration Order
+
+1. **Accounts** (foundational - contains DIDs)
+2. **Settings** (references accountDid, activeDid)
+3. **ActiveDid** (depends on accounts and settings)
+4. **Contacts** (independent, but migrated after accounts)
+
+### Testing Infrastructure
+
+#### Current Coverage
+
+- **Playwright Tests**: `npm run test:web` and `npm run test:mobile`
+- **No Unit Tests**: Found for migration or settings management
+- **Integration Tests**: Available through Playwright test suite
+- **Platform Coverage**: Web, Mobile (Android/iOS), Desktop (Electron)
+
+## Risk Assessment
+
+### High Risk Areas
+
+1. **Component State Synchronization**: 505 references across codebase
+2. **Cache Drift**: `_currentActiveDid` vs database `activeDid`
+3. **Cross-Platform Consistency**: Web + Mobile + Desktop
+
+### Medium Risk Areas
+
+1. **Foreign Key Constraints**: activeDid → accounts.did relationship
+2. **Migration Rollback**: Complex 30-field settings table
+3. **API Surface Changes**: Components expect `settings.activeDid`
+
+### Low Risk Areas
+
+1. **Migration Infrastructure**: Already exists and functional
+2. **Data Integrity**: Current migration handles complex scenarios
+3. **Testing Framework**: Playwright tests available for validation
+
+## Implementation Phases
+
+### Phase 1: Foundation Analysis ✅ **COMPLETE**
+
+- [x] **ActiveDid Reference Audit**: 505 references identified and categorized
+- [x] **Database Schema Analysis**: 30-field settings table documented
+- [x] **Component Usage Mapping**: 15+ components usage patterns documented
+- [x] **Migration Infrastructure Assessment**: Existing service validated
+
+### Phase 2: Design & Implementation (Medium Complexity)
+
+- [ ] **New Table Schema Design**
+  - Define `active_identity` table structure
+  - Plan foreign key relationships to `accounts.did`
+  - Design migration SQL statements
+  - Validate against existing data patterns
+
+- [ ] **Component Update Strategy**
+  - Map all 505 references for update strategy
+  - Plan computed property changes
+  - Design state synchronization approach
+  - Preserve existing API surface
+
+- [ ] **Testing Infrastructure Planning**
+  - Unit tests for new table operations
+  - Integration tests for identity switching
+  - Migration rollback validation
+  - Cross-platform testing strategy
+
+### Phase 3: Migration & Validation (Complex Complexity)
+
+- [ ] **Migration Execution Testing**
+  - Test on development database
+  - Validate data integrity post-migration
+  - Measure performance impact
+  - Test rollback scenarios
+
+- [ ] **Cross-Platform Validation**
+  - Web platform functionality
+  - Mobile platform functionality
+  - Desktop platform functionality
+  - Cross-platform consistency
+
+- [ ] **User Acceptance Testing**
+  - Identity switching workflows
+  - Settings persistence
+  - Error handling scenarios
+  - Edge case validation
+
+## Technical Requirements
+
+### New Table Schema
+
+```sql
+-- Proposed active_identity table
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS active_identity (
+  id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+  activeDid TEXT NOT NULL,
+  lastUpdated TEXT NOT NULL,
+  FOREIGN KEY (activeDid) REFERENCES accounts(did)
+);
+
+-- Index for performance
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_active_identity_activeDid ON active_identity(activeDid);
+```
+
+### Migration Strategy
+
+1. **Extract activeDid**: Copy from settings table to new table
+2. **Update References**: Modify components to use new table
+3. **Remove Field**: Drop activeDid from settings table
+4. **Validate**: Ensure data integrity and functionality
+
+### Component Updates Required
+
+- **PlatformServiceMixin**: Update activeDid management
+- **15+ Vue Components**: Modify activeDid access patterns
+- **Migration Service**: Add activeDid table migration
+- **Database Utilities**: Update settings operations
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+### Phase 1 ✅ **ACHIEVED**
+
+- Complete activeDid usage audit with counts
+- Database schema validation with data integrity check
+- Migration service health assessment
+- Clear dependency map for component updates
+
+### Phase 2
+
+- New table schema designed and validated
+- Component update strategy documented
+- Testing infrastructure planned
+- Migration scripts developed
+
+### Phase 3
+
+- Migration successfully executed
+- All platforms functional
+- Performance maintained or improved
+- Zero data loss
+
+## Dependencies
+
+### Technical Dependencies
+
+- **Existing Migration Infrastructure**: Settings migration service
+- **Database Access Patterns**: PlatformServiceMixin methods
+- **Component Architecture**: Vue component patterns
+
+### Platform Dependencies
+
+- **Cross-Platform Consistency**: Web + Mobile + Desktop
+- **Testing Framework**: Playwright test suite
+- **Build System**: Vite configuration for all platforms
+
+### Testing Dependencies
+
+- **Migration Validation**: Rollback testing
+- **Integration Testing**: Cross-platform functionality
+- **User Acceptance**: Identity switching workflows
+
+## Next Steps
+
+### Immediate Actions (Next Session)
+
+1. **Create New Table Schema**: Design `active_identity` table structure
+2. **Component Update Planning**: Map all 505 references for update strategy
+3. **Migration Script Development**: Create activeDid extraction migration
+
+### Success Metrics
+
+- **Data Integrity**: 100% activeDid data preserved
+- **Performance**: No degradation in identity switching
+- **Platform Coverage**: All platforms functional
+- **Testing Coverage**: Comprehensive migration validation
+
+## References
+
+- **Codebase Analysis**: `src/views/*.vue`, `src/utils/PlatformServiceMixin.ts`
+- **Database Schema**: `src/db-sql/migration.ts`
+- **Migration Service**: `src/services/indexedDBMigrationService.ts`
+- **Settings Types**: `src/db/tables/settings.ts`
+
+## Competence Hooks
+
+- **Why this works**: Separation of concerns improves data integrity, reduces
+  cache drift, simplifies transaction logic
+- **Common pitfalls**: Missing component updates, foreign key constraint
+  violations, migration rollback failures
+- **Next skill**: Database schema normalization and migration planning
+- **Teach-back**: "How would you ensure zero downtime during the activeDid
+  table migration?"
+
+## Collaboration Hooks
+
+- **Reviewers**: Database team for schema design, Frontend team for component
+  updates, QA team for testing strategy
+- **Sign-off checklist**: Migration tested, rollback verified, performance
+  validated, component state consistent
+
+---
+
+**Status**: Investigation complete, ready for implementation planning  
+**Next Review**: 2025-08-28  
+**Estimated Complexity**: High (cross-platform refactoring with 505 references)

src/config/featureFlags.ts

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+/**
+ * Feature Flags Configuration
+ * 
+ * Controls the rollout of new features and migrations
+ * 
+ * @author Matthew Raymer
+ * @date 2025-08-21
+ */
+
+export const FLAGS = {
+  /**
+   * When true, disallow legacy fallback reads from settings.activeDid
+   * Set to true after all components are migrated to the new façade
+   */
+  USE_ACTIVE_IDENTITY_ONLY: false,
+
+  /**
+   * Controls Phase C column removal from settings table
+   * Set to true when ready to drop the legacy activeDid column
+   */
+  DROP_SETTINGS_ACTIVEDID: false,
+
+  /**
+   * Log warnings when dual-read falls back to legacy settings.activeDid
+   * Useful for monitoring migration progress
+   */
+  LOG_ACTIVE_ID_FALLBACK: process.env.NODE_ENV === 'development',
+
+  /**
+   * Enable the new active_identity table and migration
+   * Set to true to start the migration process
+   */
+  ENABLE_ACTIVE_IDENTITY_MIGRATION: true,
+};
+
+/**
+ * Get feature flag value with type safety
+ */
+export function getFlag<K extends keyof typeof FLAGS>(key: K): typeof FLAGS[K] {
+  return FLAGS[key];
+}
+
+/**
+ * Check if a feature flag is enabled
+ */
+export function isFlagEnabled<K extends keyof typeof FLAGS>(key: K): boolean {
+  return Boolean(FLAGS[key]);
+}

src/db-sql/migration.ts

@@ -124,6 +124,136 @@ const MIGRATIONS = [
       ALTER TABLE contacts ADD COLUMN iViewContent BOOLEAN DEFAULT TRUE;
     `,
   },
+  {
+    name: "003_active_identity_table_separation",
+    sql: `
+      -- Create active_identity table with proper constraints
+      CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS active_identity (
+        id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+        scope TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'default',
+        active_did TEXT NOT NULL,
+        updated_at TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT (strftime('%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%fZ','now')),
+        CONSTRAINT uq_active_identity_scope UNIQUE (scope),
+        CONSTRAINT fk_active_identity_account FOREIGN KEY (active_did)
+          REFERENCES accounts(did) ON UPDATE CASCADE ON DELETE RESTRICT
+      );
+
+      -- Create index for performance
+      CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_active_identity_scope ON active_identity(scope);
+      CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_active_identity_active_did ON active_identity(active_did);
+
+      -- Seed from existing settings.activeDid if valid
+      INSERT INTO active_identity (scope, active_did)
+      SELECT 'default', s.activeDid
+      FROM settings s
+      WHERE s.activeDid IS NOT NULL
+        AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM accounts a WHERE a.did = s.activeDid)
+        AND s.id = 1
+      ON CONFLICT(scope) DO UPDATE SET
+        active_did=excluded.active_did,
+        updated_at=strftime('%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%fZ','now');
+
+      -- Fallback: choose first known account if still empty
+      INSERT INTO active_identity (scope, active_did)
+      SELECT 'default', a.did
+      FROM accounts a
+      WHERE NOT EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM active_identity ai WHERE ai.scope='default')
+      LIMIT 1;
+
+      -- Create one-way mirroring trigger (settings.activeDid → active_identity.active_did)
+      DROP TRIGGER IF EXISTS trg_settings_activeDid_to_active_identity;
+      CREATE TRIGGER trg_settings_activeDid_to_active_identity
+      AFTER UPDATE OF activeDid ON settings
+      FOR EACH ROW
+      WHEN NEW.activeDid IS NOT OLD.activeDid AND NEW.activeDid IS NOT NULL
+      BEGIN
+        UPDATE active_identity
+          SET active_did = NEW.activeDid,
+              updated_at = strftime('%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%fZ','now')
+        WHERE scope = 'default';
+        
+        INSERT INTO active_identity (scope, active_did, updated_at)
+        SELECT 'default', NEW.activeDid, strftime('%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%fZ','now')
+        WHERE NOT EXISTS (
+          SELECT 1 FROM active_identity ai WHERE ai.scope = 'default'
+        );
+      END;
+    `,
+  },
+  {
+    name: "004_drop_settings_activeDid_column",
+    sql: `
+      -- Phase C: Remove activeDid column from settings table
+      -- Note: SQLite requires table rebuild for column removal
+      
+      -- Create new settings table without activeDid column
+      CREATE TABLE settings_new (
+        id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+        accountDid TEXT,
+        -- activeDid intentionally omitted
+        apiServer TEXT,
+        filterFeedByNearby BOOLEAN,
+        filterFeedByVisible BOOLEAN,
+        finishedOnboarding BOOLEAN,
+        firstName TEXT,
+        hideRegisterPromptOnNewContact BOOLEAN,
+        isRegistered BOOLEAN,
+        lastName TEXT,
+        lastAckedOfferToUserJwtId TEXT,
+        lastAckedOfferToUserProjectsJwtId TEXT,
+        lastNotifiedClaimId TEXT,
+        lastViewedClaimId TEXT,
+        notifyingNewActivityTime TEXT,
+        notifyingReminderMessage TEXT,
+        notifyingReminderTime TEXT,
+        partnerApiServer TEXT,
+        passkeyExpirationMinutes INTEGER,
+        profileImageUrl TEXT,
+        searchBoxes TEXT,
+        showContactGivesInline BOOLEAN,
+        showGeneralAdvanced BOOLEAN,
+        showShortcutBvc BOOLEAN,
+        vapid TEXT,
+        warnIfProdServer BOOLEAN,
+        warnIfTestServer BOOLEAN,
+        webPushServer TEXT
+      );
+
+      -- Copy data from old table (excluding activeDid)
+      INSERT INTO settings_new (
+        id, accountDid, apiServer, filterFeedByNearby, filterFeedByVisible,
+        finishedOnboarding, firstName, hideRegisterPromptOnNewContact,
+        isRegistered, lastName, lastAckedOfferToUserJwtId,
+        lastAckedOfferToUserProjectsJwtId, lastNotifiedClaimId,
+        lastViewedClaimId, notifyingNewActivityTime, notifyingReminderMessage,
+        notifyingReminderTime, partnerApiServer, passkeyExpirationMinutes,
+        profileImageUrl, searchBoxes, showContactGivesInline,
+        showGeneralAdvanced, showShortcutBvc, vapid, warnIfProdServer,
+        warnIfTestServer, webPushServer
+      )
+      SELECT 
+        id, accountDid, apiServer, filterFeedByNearby, filterFeedByVisible,
+        finishedOnboarding, firstName, hideRegisterPromptOnNewContact,
+        isRegistered, lastName, lastAckedOfferToUserJwtId,
+        lastAckedOfferToUserProjectsJwtId, lastNotifiedClaimId,
+        lastViewedClaimId, notifyingNewActivityTime, notifyingReminderMessage,
+        notifyingReminderTime, partnerApiServer, passkeyExpirationMinutes,
+        profileImageUrl, searchBoxes, showContactGivesInline,
+        showGeneralAdvanced, showShortcutBvc, vapid, warnIfProdServer,
+        warnIfTestServer, webPushServer
+      FROM settings;
+
+      -- Drop old table and rename new one
+      DROP TABLE settings;
+      ALTER TABLE settings_new RENAME TO settings;
+
+      -- Recreate indexes
+      CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_settings_accountDid ON settings(accountDid);
+
+      -- Drop the mirroring trigger (no longer needed)
+      DROP TRIGGER IF EXISTS trg_settings_activeDid_to_active_identity;
+    `,
+  },
 ];
 
 /**

src/db/tables/activeIdentity.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+/**
+ * Active Identity Table Definition
+ * 
+ * Manages the currently active identity/DID for the application.
+ * Replaces the activeDid field from the settings table to improve
+ * data normalization and reduce cache drift.
+ * 
+ * @author Matthew Raymer
+ * @date 2025-08-21
+ */
+
+/**
+ * Active Identity record structure
+ */
+export interface ActiveIdentity {
+  /** Primary key */
+  id?: number;
+  
+  /** Scope identifier for multi-profile support (future) */
+  scope: string;
+  
+  /** The currently active DID - foreign key to accounts.did */
+  active_did: string;
+  
+  /** Last update timestamp in ISO format */
+  updated_at?: string;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Database schema for the active_identity table
+ */
+export const ActiveIdentitySchema = {
+  active_identity: "++id, &scope, active_did, updated_at",
+};
+
+/**
+ * Default scope for single-user mode
+ */
+export const DEFAULT_SCOPE = "default";
+
+/**
+ * Validation helper to ensure valid DID format
+ */
+export function isValidDid(did: string): boolean {
+  return typeof did === 'string' && did.length > 0 && did.startsWith('did:');
+}
+
+/**
+ * Create a new ActiveIdentity record
+ */
+export function createActiveIdentity(
+  activeDid: string,
+  scope: string = DEFAULT_SCOPE
+): ActiveIdentity {
+  if (!isValidDid(activeDid)) {
+    throw new Error(`Invalid DID format: ${activeDid}`);
+  }
+  
+  return {
+    scope,
+    active_did: activeDid,
+    updated_at: new Date().toISOString(),
+  };
+}

src/utils/PlatformServiceMixin.ts

@@ -49,6 +49,11 @@ import {
   type Settings,
   type SettingsWithJsonStrings,
 } from "@/db/tables/settings";
+import { 
+  DEFAULT_SCOPE,
+  type ActiveIdentity 
+} from "@/db/tables/activeIdentity";
+import { FLAGS } from "@/config/featureFlags";
 import { logger } from "@/utils/logger";
 import { Contact, ContactMaybeWithJsonStrings } from "@/db/tables/contacts";
 import { Account } from "@/db/tables/accounts";
@@ -964,6 +969,145 @@ export const PlatformServiceMixin = {
       return await this.$saveUserSettings(currentDid, changes);
     },
 
+    // =================================================
+    // ACTIVE IDENTITY METHODS (New table separation)
+    // =================================================
+
+    /**
+     * Get the current active DID from the active_identity table
+     * Falls back to legacy settings.activeDid during Phase A transition
+     * 
+     * @param scope Scope identifier (default: 'default')
+     * @returns Promise<string | null> The active DID or null if not found
+     */
+    async $getActiveDid(scope: string = DEFAULT_SCOPE): Promise<string | null> {
+      try {
+        // Try new active_identity table first
+        const row = await this.$first<ActiveIdentity>(
+          'SELECT active_did FROM active_identity WHERE scope = ? LIMIT 1',
+          [scope]
+        );
+        
+        if (row?.active_did) {
+          return row.active_did;
+        }
+
+        // Fallback to legacy settings.activeDid during Phase A (unless flag prevents it)
+        if (!FLAGS.USE_ACTIVE_IDENTITY_ONLY) {
+          if (FLAGS.LOG_ACTIVE_ID_FALLBACK) {
+            logger.warn('[ActiveDid] Fallback to legacy settings.activeDid');
+          }
+          
+          const legacy = await this.$first<Settings>(
+            'SELECT activeDid FROM settings WHERE id = ? LIMIT 1',
+            [MASTER_SETTINGS_KEY]
+          );
+          return legacy?.activeDid || null;
+        }
+
+        return null;
+      } catch (error) {
+        logger.error('[PlatformServiceMixin] Error getting activeDid:', error);
+        return null;
+      }
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Update the active DID in the active_identity table
+     * Also maintains legacy settings.activeDid during Phase A transition
+     * 
+     * @param did The DID to set as active (or null to clear)
+     * @param scope Scope identifier (default: 'default')
+     * @returns Promise<void>
+     */
+    async $setActiveDid(did: string | null, scope: string = DEFAULT_SCOPE): Promise<void> {
+      try {
+        if (!did) {
+          throw new Error('Cannot set null DID as active');
+        }
+
+        // Validate that the DID exists in accounts table
+        const accountExists = await this.$first<Account>(
+          'SELECT did FROM accounts WHERE did = ? LIMIT 1',
+          [did]
+        );
+
+        if (!accountExists) {
+          throw new Error(`Cannot set activeDid to non-existent account: ${did}`);
+        }
+
+        await this.$withTransaction(async () => {
+          // Update/insert into active_identity table
+          const existingRecord = await this.$first<ActiveIdentity>(
+            'SELECT id FROM active_identity WHERE scope = ? LIMIT 1',
+            [scope]
+          );
+
+          if (existingRecord) {
+            // Update existing record
+            await this.$dbExec(
+              `UPDATE active_identity 
+               SET active_did = ?, updated_at = strftime('%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%fZ','now') 
+               WHERE scope = ?`,
+              [did, scope]
+            );
+          } else {
+            // Insert new record
+            await this.$dbExec(
+              `INSERT INTO active_identity (scope, active_did, updated_at) 
+               VALUES (?, ?, strftime('%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%fZ','now'))`,
+              [scope, did]
+            );
+          }
+
+          // Maintain legacy settings.activeDid during Phase A (unless Phase C is complete)
+          if (!FLAGS.DROP_SETTINGS_ACTIVEDID) {
+            await this.$dbExec(
+              'UPDATE settings SET activeDid = ? WHERE id = ?',
+              [did, MASTER_SETTINGS_KEY]
+            );
+          }
+        });
+
+        // Update component cache for change detection
+        await this.$updateActiveDid(did);
+
+        logger.info(`[PlatformServiceMixin] Active DID updated to: ${did}`);
+      } catch (error) {
+        logger.error('[PlatformServiceMixin] Error setting activeDid:', error);
+        throw error;
+      }
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Switch to a different active identity
+     * Convenience method that validates and sets the new active DID
+     * 
+     * @param did The DID to switch to
+     * @returns Promise<void>
+     */
+    async $switchActiveIdentity(did: string): Promise<void> {
+      await this.$setActiveDid(did);
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Get all available active identity scopes
+     * Useful for multi-profile support in the future
+     * 
+     * @returns Promise<string[]> Array of scope identifiers
+     */
+    async $getActiveIdentityScopes(): Promise<string[]> {
+      try {
+        const scopes = await this.$query<{ scope: string }>(
+          'SELECT DISTINCT scope FROM active_identity ORDER BY scope'
+        );
+        return scopes.map(row => row.scope);
+      } catch (error) {
+        logger.error('[PlatformServiceMixin] Error getting active identity scopes:', error);
+        return [];
+      }
+    },
+
     // =================================================
     // CACHE MANAGEMENT METHODS
     // =================================================