PRD: Switch SSH to LAN IP only, add N8N HTTPS endpoint details (Traefik TLS)

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+# PRD: Terraform LXC Automation for Proxmox VE 9.2
+
+**Status:** Draft — Pending Commander Bobby Review  
+**Author:** F.R.I.D.A.Y.  
+**Date:** 2026-06-01  
+**Provider:** `bpg/proxmox` (actively maintained, 11M+ downloads)  
+**Target:** Proxmox VE 9.2 / Debian Trixie
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose & Scope
+
+This PRD defines the architecture, configuration patterns, and operational workflow for automating LXC container lifecycle management on Proxmox VE 9.2 clusters using Terraform and the actively maintained `bpg/proxmox` provider.
+
+**In scope:**
+- Terraform provider configuration and authentication
+- LXC resource definitions (`proxmox_virtual_environment_container`)
+- Cloud-init / template-based provisioning
+- Network configuration (static IP, DHCP, bridge)
+- Storage allocation (rootfs on any PVE backend)
+- State management and CI/CD integration patterns
+
+**Out of scope:**
+- VM (QEMU/KVM) provisioning
+- PVE cluster topology changes
+- Backup/restore automation (separate PRD)
+
+---
+
+## 2. Success Criteria
+
+| # | Criterion | How Verified |
+|---|-----------|-------------|
+| 1 | A single `terraform apply` creates a working LXC with SSH access | `ssh root@<lxc-ip>` succeeds |
+| 2 | LXCs are provisioned from official cloud-image templates | Template downloaded via `proxmox_virtual_environment_download_file` |
+| 3 | Network is configurable per-LXC (DHCP or static CIDR) | `ip addr` inside container matches TF config |
+| 4 | Rootfs lives on user-selected storage (not hardcoded to `local-lvm`) | `pvesm status` shows volume on target datastore |
+| 5 | State is stored remotely (S3-compatible or Terraform Cloud) | `terraform state list` works from any machine |
+| 6 | Destroy and recreate is idempotent | `terraform destroy && terraform apply` yields identical result |
+
+---
+
+## 3. Provider Selection
+
+### Why `bpg/proxmox` (not `telmate/proxmox`)
+
+| Provider | Maintenance | Downloads | LXC Support | Notes |
+|----------|-------------|-----------|-------------|-------|
+| `bpg/proxmox` | ✅ Active (v0.108.0, June 2026) | 11.8M+ | Full | Community-tier, comprehensive docs, supports PVE 9.x |
+| `telmate/proxmox` | ❌ Stale (last release ~2023) | Legacy | Partial | Deprecated; lacks PVE 9.x features |
+
+**Decision:** Use `bpg/proxmox` exclusively. The `telmate` provider is unmaintained and incompatible with PVE 9.2 API changes.
+
+**Provider block (minimum):**
+```hcl
+terraform {
+  required_providers {
+    proxmox = {
+      source  = "bpg/proxmox"
+      version = "~> 0.108"
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+provider "proxmox" {
+  endpoint = "https://192.168.7.33:8006/"
+  username = "root@pam"
+  password = var.proxmox_password  # or PROXMOX_VE_PASSWORD env var
+  insecure = true                  # self-signed TLS
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 4. Authentication Matrix
+
+| Method | Use Case | Config | Security |
+|--------|----------|--------|----------|
+| **API Token** | Production, CI/CD | `api_token = "root@pam!mytoken=abc123…"` | Highest — revocable, fine-grained |
+| **Username/Password** | Development, one-offs | `username = "root@pam"`, `password = "…"` | Medium — password in env |
+| **Auth Ticket** | TOTP-enabled accounts | Pre-authenticate, pass ticket | High — short-lived |
+
+**Recommendation for Iron Legion:**
+- **Development:** Use `PROXMOX_VE_PASSWORD` environment variable
+- **CI/CD (future):** Create a PVE API token with `PVEFarmAdmin` or custom role, store in CI secrets
+
+---
+
+## 5. Sample Project Structure
+
+```
+terraform-proxmox-lxc/
+├── README.md
+├── main.tf                 # Provider + backend config
+├── variables.tf            # Input variables
+├── terraform.tfvars.example  # Sample values (gitignored)
+├── outputs.tf              # Useful outputs (IPs, IDs)
+├── versions.tf             # Required providers + TF version
+├── modules/
+│   └── lxc/
+│       ├── main.tf         # proxmox_virtual_environment_container resource
+│       ├── variables.tf    # Module inputs
+│       └── outputs.tf      # Module outputs
+├── environments/
+│   ├── dev/
+│   │   ├── main.tf         # Calls modules with dev vars
+│   │   └── terraform.tfvars
+│   └── prod/
+│       ├── main.tf
+│       └── terraform.tfvars
+└── templates/
+    └── ubuntu-25.04-cloudimg.yaml   # Cloud-init user-data (optional)
+```
+
+### Key Files
+
+#### `versions.tf`
+```hcl
+terraform {
+  required_version = ">= 1.5.0"
+
+  required_providers {
+    proxmox = {
+      source  = "bpg/proxmox"
+      version = "~> 0.108"
+    }
+    random = {
+      source  = "hashicorp/random"
+      version = "~> 3.6"
+    }
+    tls = {
+      source  = "hashicorp/tls"
+      version = "~> 4.0"
+    }
+  }
+
+  # Remote state — S3-compatible (Minio, Garage, AWS S3)
+  backend "s3" {
+    bucket       = "iron-legion-terraform"
+    key          = "proxmox-lxc/terraform.tfstate"
+    region       = "us-east-1"
+    endpoint     = "https://s3.nb.bobbysh.me"
+    use_path_style = true
+
+    # Skip AWS-specific validations for self-hosted S3
+    skip_credentials_validation = true
+    skip_metadata_api_check     = true
+    skip_region_validation      = true
+    skip_requesting_account_id  = true
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### `variables.tf`
+```hcl
+variable "proxmox_endpoint" {
+  description = "PVE API URL"
+  type        = string
+  default     = "https://192.168.7.33:8006/"
+}
+
+variable "proxmox_node" {
+  description = "Target PVE node name"
+  type        = string
+  default     = "mk33"
+}
+
+variable "ssh_public_key" {
+  description = "SSH public key for root access"
+  type        = string
+}
+
+variable "lxc_configs" {
+  description = "Map of LXC configurations"
+  type = map(object({
+    vm_id        = number
+    hostname     = string
+    cores        = optional(number, 2)
+    memory       = optional(number, 2048)
+    disk_size    = optional(number, 8)
+    datastore_id = optional(string, "local-lvm")
+    ip_address   = optional(string, "dhcp")
+    gateway      = optional(string, null)
+    template_url = optional(string, "https://mirrors.servercentral.com/ubuntu-cloud-images/releases/25.04/release/ubuntu-25.04-server-cloudimg-amd64-root.tar.xz")
+    features = optional(object({
+      nesting = optional(bool, true)
+      fuse    = optional(bool, false)
+      keyctl  = optional(bool, false)
+    }), {})
+  }))
+}
+```
+
+#### `modules/lxc/main.tf`
+```hcl
+resource "proxmox_virtual_environment_download_file" "lxc_template" {
+  for_each = var.lxc_configs
+
+  content_type = "vztmpl"
+  datastore_id = "local"
+  node_name    = var.proxmox_node
+  url          = each.value.template_url
+  file_name    = "${each.key}-template.tar.xz"
+  overwrite    = false
+}
+
+resource "proxmox_virtual_environment_container" "lxc" {
+  for_each = var.lxc_configs
+
+  node_name    = var.proxmox_node
+  vm_id        = each.value.vm_id
+  description  = "Managed by Terraform — ${each.key}"
+
+  unprivileged = true
+
+  features {
+    nesting = each.value.features.nesting
+    fuse    = each.value.features.fuse
+    keyctl  = each.value.features.keyctl
+  }
+
+  cpu {
+    cores  = each.value.cores
+    units  = 1024
+  }
+
+  memory {
+    dedicated = each.value.memory
+    swap      = 0
+  }
+
+  disk {
+    datastore_id = each.value.datastore_id
+    size         = each.value.disk_size
+  }
+
+  initialization {
+    hostname = each.value.hostname
+
+    ip_config {
+      ipv4 {
+        address = each.value.ip_address
+        gateway = each.value.gateway
+      }
+    }
+
+    user_account {
+      keys     = [var.ssh_public_key]
+      password = random_password.lxc_root[each.key].result
+    }
+  }
+
+  network_interface {
+    name   = "veth0"
+    bridge = "vmbr0"
+  }
+
+  operating_system {
+    template_file_id = proxmox_virtual_environment_download_file.lxc_template[each.key].id
+    type             = "ubuntu"
+  }
+
+  startup {
+    order      = "3"
+    up_delay   = "60"
+    down_delay = "60"
+  }
+
+  depends_on = [proxmox_virtual_environment_download_file.lxc_template]
+}
+
+resource "random_password" "lxc_root" {
+  for_each = var.lxc_configs
+
+  length           = 16
+  special          = true
+  override_special = "_%@"
+}
+```
+
+#### `modules/lxc/variables.tf`
+```hcl
+variable "proxmox_node" {
+  type = string
+}
+
+variable "ssh_public_key" {
+  type = string
+}
+
+variable "lxc_configs" {
+  type = map(object({
+    vm_id        = number
+    hostname     = string
+    cores        = optional(number, 2)
+    memory       = optional(number, 2048)
+    disk_size    = optional(number, 8)
+    datastore_id = optional(string, "local-lvm")
+    ip_address   = optional(string, "dhcp")
+    gateway      = optional(string, null)
+    template_url = optional(string)
+    features = optional(object({
+      nesting = optional(bool, true)
+      fuse    = optional(bool, false)
+      keyctl  = optional(bool, false)
+    }), {})
+  }))
+}
+```
+
+#### `modules/lxc/outputs.tf`
+```hcl
+output "lxc_ids" {
+  description = "Map of LXC names to VM IDs"
+  value       = { for k, v in proxmox_virtual_environment_container.lxc : k => v.vm_id }
+}
+
+output "lxc_ips" {
+  description = "Map of LXC names to IPv4 addresses"
+  value       = { for k, v in proxmox_virtual_environment_container.lxc : k => v.ipv4 }
+}
+
+output "lxc_passwords" {
+  description = "Map of LXC names to root passwords (sensitive)"
+  value       = { for k, v in random_password.lxc_root : k => v.result }
+  sensitive   = true
+}
+```
+
+#### `environments/dev/main.tf`
+```hcl
+module "dev_lxcs" {
+  source = "../../modules/lxc"
+
+  proxxmox_node  = "mk33"
+  ssh_public_key = file("~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub")
+
+  lxc_configs = {
+    "dev-nextcloud" = {
+      vm_id        = 2100
+      hostname     = "dev-nextcloud"
+      cores        = 4
+      memory       = 4096
+      disk_size    = 16
+      datastore_id = "local-zfs"
+      ip_address   = "192.168.7.100/24"
+      gateway      = "192.168.7.1"
+    }
+    "dev-vaultwarden" = {
+      vm_id        = 2101
+      hostname     = "dev-vaultwarden"
+      cores        = 2
+      memory       = 2048
+      disk_size    = 8
+      datastore_id = "local-zfs"
+      ip_address   = "192.168.7.101/24"
+      gateway      = "192.168.7.1"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. Resource Reference — `proxmox_virtual_environment_container`
+
+### Critical Arguments
+
+| Block | Key | Required | Default | Description |
+|-------|-----|----------|---------|-------------|
+| — | `node_name` | ✅ | — | PVE node to create on |
+| — | `vm_id` | ✅ | — | Unique numeric ID (100–999999999) |
+| — | `unprivileged` | ❌ | `true` | Run as unprivileged container |
+| `features` | `nesting` | ❌ | `false` | Enable nested containers (needed for Docker-in-LXC) |
+| `features` | `fuse` | ❌ | `false` | Enable FUSE mounts |
+| `cpu` | `cores` | ❌ | `1` | vCPU cores |
+| `memory` | `dedicated` | ❌ | `512` | RAM in MB |
+| `disk` | `datastore_id` | ❌ | `local` | Storage pool for rootfs |
+| `disk` | `size` | ❌ | `4` | Rootfs size in GB |
+| `initialization` | `hostname` | ✅ | — | DNS-compatible hostname |
+| `initialization.ip_config.ipv4` | `address` | ✅ | — | CIDR or `dhcp` |
+| `initialization.ip_config.ipv4` | `gateway` | ❌ | — | Required for static IP |
+| `initialization.user_account` | `keys` | ❌ | — | SSH authorized_keys |
+| `network_interface` | `name` | ✅ | — | `veth0` |
+| `network_interface` | `bridge` | ❌ | `vmbr0` | Bridge to attach |
+| `operating_system` | `template_file_id` | ✅ | — | Downloaded template or `local:vztmpl/…` |
+| `operating_system` | `type` | ❌ | `unmanaged` | `ubuntu`, `debian`, `alpine`, etc. |
+
+### Important Notes
+- **Template download** uses `proxmox_virtual_environment_download_file` — caches template per-node, avoids re-download
+- **Cloud-init** is embedded in the `initialization` block — no separate cloud-init drive needed for LXC
+- **Nesting = true** is required for any LXC running Docker or systemd-nspawn
+- **Datastore** is backend-agnostic: `local-lvm`, `local-zfs`, `tank-zfs`, `ceph-rbd`, NFS, etc. all work
+
+---
+
+## 7. Data Sources
+
+Use data sources to query existing infrastructure without managing it:
+
+```hcl
+data "proxmox_virtual_environment_datastores" "available" {
+  node_name = var.proxmox_node
+}
+
+data "proxmox_virtual_environment_nodes" "cluster" {}
+
+data "proxmox_virtual_environment_container" "existing" {
+  node_name = var.proxmox_node  # or specify target node explicitly
+  vm_id     = 2001
+}
+```
+
+**Common use cases:**
+- Validate a datastore exists before creating a disk
+- Read an existing LXC’s IP to populate a DNS record (Technitium)
+- List nodes for multi-node placement logic
+
+---
+
+## 8. State Management
+
+### Recommended: S3-Compatible Backend
+
+Iron Legion already runs self-hosted services. A Garage or Minio instance on a fleet storage node (e.g., Neo) can serve as the Terraform state backend:
+
+```hcl
+terraform {
+  backend "s3" {
+    bucket       = "iron-legion-terraform"
+    key          = "proxmox-lxc/dev.tfstate"
+    region       = "us-east-1"
+    endpoint     = "https://s3.nb.bobbysh.me"
+    use_path_style = true
+
+    skip_credentials_validation = true
+    skip_metadata_api_check     = true
+    skip_region_validation      = true
+    skip_requesting_account_id  = true
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### State Locking (Critical for Team Use)
+
+Add a DynamoDB-compatible table or use a native locking mechanism. If S3 backend does not support locking, wrap `terraform apply` in a CI pipeline that serializes runs.
+
+---
+
+## Optional: Atlantis Web UI for Terraform PR Automation
+
+### What Atlantis Is
+
+Atlantis is a self-hosted web application that listens for webhook events from Git repositories and runs `terraform plan` / `terraform apply` automatically inside PR/MR workflows. It posts plan output back to the PR as comments, enforces approval gates, and locks workspaces to prevent concurrent applies.
+
+### Can Atlantis Manage LXC Resources via `bpg/proxmox`?
+
+**Yes.** Atlantis is a Terraform orchestration layer, not a provider. It supports any Terraform provider including `bpg/proxmox`. The workflow is:
+1. Developer opens a PR adding/modifying `.tf` files defining LXC containers
+2. Atlantis receives the webhook and runs `terraform plan` in a isolated directory
+3. Plan output posted as a PR comment — team reviews before approval
+4. After approval (or `atlantis apply` comment), Atlantis runs `terraform apply`
+
+### Atlantis Docker Compose (Self-Hosted)
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  atlantis:
+    image: ghcr.io/runatlantis/atlantis:latest
+    ports:
+      - "4141:4141"
+    volumes:
+      - ${HOME}/.ssh:/home/atlantis/.ssh:ro           # Git SSH key
+      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro # if using Docker TF provider
+      - atlantis-data:/home/atlantis/.atlantis
+    environment:
+      ATLANTIS_GH_USER: "iron-legion-bot"              # or ATLANTIS_GITLAB_USER / ATLANTIS_GITEA_USER
+      ATLANTIS_GH_TOKEN: "${ATLANTIS_GH_TOKEN}"        # personal access token
+      ATLANTIS_REPO_ALLOWLIST: "github.com/Iron-Legion/*"
+      ATLANTIS_GH_WEBHOOK_SECRET: "${WEBHOOK_SECRET}"
+      # For Gitea:
+      # ATLANTIS_GITEA_USER: "iron-legion-bot"
+      # ATLANTIS_GITEA_TOKEN: "${GITEA_TOKEN}"
+      # ATLANTIS_GITEA_WEBHOOK_SECRET: "${WEBHOOK_SECRET}"
+    command: server
+    restart: unless-stopped
+
+    # Optional: Redis for distributed locking in multi-replica setups
+    # redis:
+    #   image: redis:8-alpine
+    #   volumes:
+    #     - redis-data:/data
+    #   restart: always
+
+volumes:
+  atlantis-data:
+    driver: local
+```
+
+### Key Features
+
+- **Plan Comments:** Every PR gets an auto-generated `terraform plan` comment
+- **Apply Locking:** One apply at a time per workspace; concurrent PRs queue
+- **Policy Checks:** Integrate OPA (Open Policy Agent) or custom scripts to block non-compliant changes
+- **Custom Workflows:** Define per-repo or per-directory workflows (e.g., plan-only for dev, auto-apply for staging)
+- **Self-Hosted SCM:** Native webhook support for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, **and Gitea**
+
+### Resource Footprint
+
+- Atlantis container: ~100–200 MB RAM, minimal CPU
+- Optional Redis: ~20 MB RAM
+- Total: fits comfortably on any Iron Legion node (MK7, MK33–42, Neo)
+
+### Gitea Integration Notes
+
+- Atlantis supports Gitea via the `--gitea-user`, `--gitea-token`, `--gitea-webhook-secret` flags
+- Must expose Atlantis endpoint to Gitea (Tailscale funnel, reverse proxy, or LAN if Gitea is in-network)
+- Webhook URL: `http://atlantis-host:4141/events`
+
+---
+
+## 9. Operational Workflow
+
+### Day 0 — Bootstrap
+
+```bash
+# 1. Clone repo
+git clone ssh://git@100.99.123.16:2222/Iron-Legion/terraform-proxmox-lxc.git
+cd terraform-proxmox-lxc/environments/dev
+
+# 2. Set credentials
+export PROXMOX_VE_PASSWORD="your-pve-password"
+# OR for API token:
+export PROXMOX_VE_API_TOKEN="root@pam!mytoken=abc123"
+
+# 3. Initialize
+terraform init
+
+# 4. Plan
+terraform plan -out=tfplan
+
+# 5. Apply
+terraform apply tfplan
+```
+
+### Day N — Add a Container
+
+1. Add entry to `lxc_configs` map in `environments/dev/main.tf`
+2. `terraform plan` — review VM ID collision, IP conflict, storage capacity
+3. `terraform apply`
+4. Verify: `ssh root@<new-ip>`
+
+### Day N — Destroy a Container
+
+1. Remove entry from `lxc_configs` map
+2. `terraform apply` — resource destroyed
+3. Or: `terraform destroy -target='module.dev_lxcs.proxmox_virtual_environment_container.lxc["dev-nextcloud"]'`
+
+---
+
+## 10. Risks & Mitigations
+
+| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
+|------|------------|--------|------------|
+| VM ID collision | Medium | High | Maintain a fleet-wide VM ID registry; use `proxmox_virtual_environment_vms` data source to check |
+| IP overlap with DHCP pool | Medium | High | Reserve static IPs in Technitium DNS; use `dns` data source to verify |
+| Template download fails (slow mirror) | Low | Medium | Pre-seed templates on PVE nodes; use `pvesm` to verify before `apply` |
+| State file corruption | Low | Critical | S3 versioning + periodic `terraform state pull` backups |
+| Privilege escalation via privileged LXC | Low | High | Default `unprivileged = true`; explicit override required |
+| Provider breaking change | Medium | Medium | Pin provider version `~> 0.108`; test upgrades in dev environment first |
+
+---
+
+## 11. Open Questions
+
+1. **Do we pre-create cloud-image templates on each PVE node, or let Terraform download per-node?**
+   - Per-node: slower first deploy, but self-contained
+   - Pre-seeded: faster, requires manual `pvesm` or Ansible step
+
+2. **Should LXCs register themselves in Technitium DNS via Terraform, or rely on DHCP + DNS integration?**
+   - Terraform can call a `dns_a_record` module (if Technitium provider exists)
+   - Or: use PVE's built-in DHCP + DNSMASQ if configured
+
+3. **CI/CD pipeline: GitHub Actions runner, or local Gitea Actions on the fleet SCM host?**
+   - Gitea Actions keeps secrets in-network
+   - GitHub Actions requires Tailscale funnel or external exposure
+
+4. **Do we want a dedicated LXC "Terraform runner" inside the cluster, or run from Artemis/operator workstation?**
+   - In-cluster runner: always has LAN access to PVE API
+   - External: requires Tailscale or VPN for API reachability
+
+---
+
+## 12. Appendix
+
+### A. Provider Documentation Links
+
+- **Registry:** https://registry.terraform.io/providers/bpg/proxmox/latest
+- **GitHub:** https://github.com/bpg/terraform-provider-proxmox
+- **LXC Resource Docs:** https://registry.terraform.io/providers/bpg/proxmox/latest/docs/resources/virtual_environment_container
+- **Download File Resource:** https://registry.terraform.io/providers/bpg/proxmox/latest/docs/resources/virtual_environment_download_file
+
+### B. Useful PVE CLI Commands (for verification)
+
+```bash
+# List containers on a node
+pct list
+
+# List templates
+pvesm list local --content vztmpl
+
+# Check datastore usage
+pvesm status
+
+# Enter a container
+pct enter <vm_id>
+```
+
+### C. Terraform Commands Reference
+
+```bash
+terraform init          # Download providers, configure backend
+terraform validate      # Syntax check
+terraform plan          # Preview changes
+terraform apply         # Execute changes
+terraform destroy       # Tear down everything
+terraform state list    # Show managed resources
+terraform state show <addr>  # Show one resource's attributes
+terraform output        # Display output values
+terraform fmt -recursive  # Format all .tf files
+```
+
+---
+
+*End of PRD. Ready for Commander Bobby review and approval.*

PRD Drafts/ai-agent-knowledge-management.md

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+# AI Agent Knowledge Management System PRD
+
+**Status:** Draft | **Author:** Artemis (AI Foreman) | **Date:** 2026-06-04
+
+---
+
+## 1. Executive Summary
+
+Artemis (Hermes Agent) generates persistent memory (MEMORY.md, USER.md), skills (SKILL.md files), operational logs, and PRD drafts. These `.md` files currently live in `~/.hermes/` and `~/documentation/` on the Artemis host. Commander Bobby needs a self-hosted knowledge management system with a web UI to:
+
+1. **Review and organize** Artemis's memory/skill files outside the agent context
+2. **Bidirectionally sync** edits from the UI back to the filesystem
+3. **AI-assisted review** of memory files for optimization (compaction, deduplication, relevance scoring)
+4. **Serve as the canonical knowledge base** for Iron Legion operational documentation
+
+This PRD compares four candidates—TriliumNext Notes, Joplin Server, Obsidian, and Google NotebookLM—against these requirements and recommends an architecture.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Requirements Recap
+
+| ID | Requirement | Priority |
+|---|---|---|
+| R1 | Self-hosted (Docker, LXC, or VM on Proxmox) | **Hard** |
+| R2 | Web-based UI for reading/editing notes | **Hard** |
+| R3 | Bidirectional sync with filesystem Markdown files | **Hard** |
+| R4 | AI-powered review/analysis of notes | **Medium** |
+| R5 | Markdown-native or robust Markdown import/export | **Hard** |
+| R6 | REST API for automated scripting/cron integration | **Medium** |
+| R7 | Full-text search across all notes | **Medium** |
+| R8 | Note versioning / revision history | **Low** |
+| R9 | Team/collaborative access (Commander Bobby only for now) | **Low** |
+
+---
+
+## 3. Hardware Investigation (Crucial Finding)
+
+Before evaluating candidates, a critical discovery about the Proxmox cluster hardware must be addressed:
+
+### 3.1 The Problem
+- **MK33, MK34, MK39** (PVE hosts) run Intel **N100 CPUs** with **4 cores / 4 threads each**
+- Proxmox already reports **CPU utilization**: MK33 at 18.50%, MK34 at 32.42%, MK39 at 19.89%
+- A medium-weight Node.js app like TriliumNext would consume 10-20% of a single node's total capacity under load
+- MK42 has an Intel **J4125** (4 cores, 2.0GHz) which is **even weaker** — marginal but usable with strict cgroup limits
+- The bare-metal fleet (MK7, Artemis host) have stronger CPUs but are already purpose-assigned
+- **TrueNAS SCALE 25.10.2** (Beelink mini PC): 4-core CPU, 11GB RAM (3.5GB available), load 0.09 — substantial headroom confirmed via live check
+
+### 3.2 The Resource Model: LXC vs VM
+
+**Critical correction:** Proxmox LXC containers use **cgroups v2**, not VM-style resource reservation. CPU is **opportunistic and shared** — an LXC only consumes CPU when actively processing, and the host kernel scheduler dynamically balances contention between containers.
+
+Key LXC resource controls:
+| Control | Effect |
+|---|---|
+| `cores` | Number of visible CPU cores (scheduling masks) |
+| `cpulimit` | **Hard ceiling** — the LXC cannot exceed this fraction of host CPU |
+| `cpu.weight` | **Relative priority** under contention (default 100, lower = less priority) |
+| `memory` | **Hard limit** — kernel OOM-kills processes if exceeded |
+
+This means an idle TriliumNext LXC consumes **near-zero host CPU**, and an active one respects its ceiling regardless of other workloads. The earlier concern about "adding to an already-loaded node pushes it to 50%+" is **mitigated** when using `cpulimit` caps.
+
+### 3.3 Risk Assessment (Revised)
+
+With proper Proxmox LXC cgroup limits (`cores: 2`, `cpulimit: 2`, `memory: 512M`, `cpu.weight: 128`):
+
+| Deployment Target | Risk | Notes |
+|---|---|---|
+| **TrueNAS SCALE Docker** | ✅ Low | 4-core, 3.5GB free RAM, load 0.09. Preferred target |
+| **MK33 PVE LXC** | ⚠️ Medium | 18% baseline, N100. Manageable with cpulimit=1.5 |
+| **MK34 PVE LXC** | ⚠️ Medium | 32% baseline, N100. Needs cpulimit=1.0 |
+| **MK39 PVE LXC** | ⚠️ Medium | 20% baseline, N100. Manageable with cpulimit=1.5 |
+| **MK42 PVE LXC** | ⚠️ High | J4125 2.0GHz, weakest CPU. cpulimit=0.5 minimum |
+| **Artemis host** | ⚠️ Medium | Stronger CPU but already runs Hermes agent (latency-sensitive) |
+| **MK7** | ❌ | Purpose-assigned: Paperclip + PostgreSQL, no spare capacity |
+
+### 3.4 Recommended Path
+**Primary: TrueNAS SCALE 25.10.2 Docker Compose** (confirmed 4-core, 11GB RAM, 0.09 load — ample headroom). **Fallback: PVE LXC on MK34 or MK39** with strict cgroup limits (cpulimit=1.0, memory=512M). Both approaches are viable; TrueNAS is preferred for CPU headroom.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Candidate Evaluation
+
+### 4.1 TriliumNext Notes
+
+**Current state:** Active community fork of the archived `zadam/trilium`. Latest release `v0.103.0` (2026-05-13). 36,300+ GitHub stars. Commits daily.
+
+| Criterion | Status | Details |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Self-hosted** | ✅ | Official Docker image `triliumnext/trilium:latest`, AMD64+ARM64 |
+| **Web UI** | ✅ | Full WYSIWYG editor, tree-based hierarchy, relation maps, mind maps |
+| **Bidirectional MD sync** | ⚠️ | Bulk Markdown import/export supported, but no live filesystem watcher. Requires cron + ETAPI scripting |
+| **AI integration** | ⚠️ | No built-in AI. JavaScript scripting engine can call external APIs (Ollama). Community themes/scripts exist |
+| **REST API** | ✅ | **ETAPI** (External REST API) — OpenAPI-documented, supports CRUD on notes, search, attributes, import/export. Authenticated via token |
+| **Markdown support** | ✅ | Native Markdown import/export; WYSIWYG editor auto-formats Markdown |
+| **Full-text search** | ✅ | Built-in |
+| **Versioning** | ✅ | Per-note revision history |
+| **Performance** | ⚠️ | Node.js app. Idle ~150MB RAM, moderate CPU. Scales to 100K+ notes. **May strain N100/J4125 CPUs** |
+| **Maintenance risk** | ⚠️ | TriliumNext is a community fork; original author archived `zadam/trilium`. Sync version incompatibility with old instances |
+
+**Deployment:** Minimal Docker Compose:
+```yaml
+services:
+  trilium:
+    image: triliumnext/trilium:v0.103.0
+    ports:
+      - "8080:8080"
+    volumes:
+      - ~/trilium-data:/home/node/trilium-data
+    environment:
+      - TRILIUM_DATA_DIR=/home/node/trilium-data
+```
+
+**Verdict:** Best fit from the candidate list. Self-hosted, API-driven, Markdown-capable. AI gap is bridgeable via scripting + Ollama. Performance is manageable with cgroup limits (LXC) or on TrueNAS Docker (preferred, 4-core/11GB/0.09 load).
+
+---
+
+### 4.2 Joplin Server
+
+**Current state:** Actively maintained by `laurent22`. Stable. Docker image `joplin/server:latest`. Sync server for Joplin desktop/mobile clients.
+
+| Criterion | Status | Details |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Self-hosted** | ✅ | Official Docker image, PostgreSQL backend, well-documented |
+| **Web UI** | ❌ | Joplin Server is a **sync backend only**. The web client is minimal (basic note listing). Primary editing requires Joplin desktop/mobile app |
+| **Bidirectional MD sync** | ⚠️ | Joplin's sync protocol is its own format (not raw MD). Export to raw Markdown requires the desktop app. Server API can push/pull notes in Joplin's JSON format |
+| **AI integration** | ❌ | No server-side AI. Desktop plugins exist (e.g., "Note Overview" with ChatGPT) but require running desktop client |
+| **REST API** | ✅ | Joplin Server API (beta), supports note CRUD, but less feature-rich than Trilium's ETAPI |
+| **Markdown support** | ✅ | Joplin notes are Markdown internally, but stored in a SQL database, not as raw `.md` files |
+| **Full-text search** | ✅ | Via PostgreSQL FTS in Joplin Server 3.x |
+| **Versioning** | ✅ | Note history API available |
+| **Maintenance risk** | ✅ | Low. Actively maintained, stable releases. Backed by a sole developer but well-established |
+
+**Verdict:** Excellent sync server, **not a web-based knowledge manager**. If Bobby wants to use Joplin desktop/mobile as his primary interface and sync through the server, this works. But requirement R2 (web-based UI) is essentially unmet. No AI pathway without desktop client.
+
+---
+
+### 4.3 Obsidian
+
+**Current state:** Proprietary Electron desktop app. Extremely popular (100K+ GitHub stars for plugin API). No server edition.
+
+| Criterion | Status | Details |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Self-hosted** | ❌ | **No.** Desktop app only. Obsidian Sync ($5/mo) and Publish ($10/mo) are proprietary cloud services. No official Docker image or server mode |
+| **Web UI** | ❌ | No. Obsidian Publish creates read-only static websites, not editable |
+| **Bidirectional MD sync** | ⚠️ | Vaults are plain `.md` folders on disk — trivially scriptable. But editing requires the desktop app open. Community `obsidian-local-rest-api` plugin provides REST API **but only when the desktop app is running** |
+| **AI integration** | ⚠️ | Community plugins exist (Smart Connections, Copilot, etc.). Local LLM integration possible via plugins. But again: desktop app must be running |
+| **REST API** | ⚠️ | Only via community `obsidian-local-rest-api` plugin + running desktop app. Not headless |
+| **Markdown support** | ✅ | Gold standard. Native Markdown with extensive extended syntax |
+| **Versioning** | ✅ | Via Obsidian Sync ($5/mo) or external git |
+| **Maintenance risk** | ⚠️ | Proprietary. Future licensing changes could affect workflows. Community heavy but core is closed-source |
+
+**Verdict:** The best Markdown editor on the market. **Entirely wrong architecture for this use case.** Cannot run headless on a server. If Bobby wants to manually review/edit memory files on his desktop, Obsidian is excellent—but it does not meet the self-hosted web service requirement.
+
+---
+
+### 4.4 Google NotebookLM
+
+**Current state:** Google cloud service. Upload documents → AI-powered Q&A, summaries, audio overviews. No self-hosted edition.
+
+| Criterion | Status | Details |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Self-hosted** | ❌ | **No.** Pure Google SaaS |
+| **Web UI** | ✅ | Excellent web interface, but cloud-only |
+| **AI support** | ✅ | **Best-in-class.** Native RAG-powered summarization, Q&A, audio overviews |
+| **Markdown support** | ⚠️ | Uploads supported but NotebookLM is document-centric, not a Markdown editor |
+| **REST API** | ❌ | No public API for NotebookLM |
+| **Bidirectional sync** | ❌ | Upload only. No export back to filesystem |
+| **Data sovereignty** | ❌ | All data lives on Google servers |
+
+**Verdict:** Wrong architecture for this use case. No self-hosting. No bidirectional sync. No API.
+
+**However:** NotebookLM's AI capabilities are exactly what Bobby wants for reviewing memory files. See Section 5 for open-source RAG alternatives.
+
+---
+
+## 5. AI-Powered Review: Open-Source RAG Layer
+
+NotebookLM is unavailable for self-hosting, but its core functionality (upload documents → ask questions → get summaries) can be replicated with open-source tools. This would be a **separate service** that ingests Markdown exports from the knowledge base.
+
+### 5.1 Candidate RAG Tools
+
+| Tool | Stars | Deployment | Notes |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| **AnythingLLM** | 35K+★ | Docker, single binary | All-in-one: document ingestion, RAG chat, multi-model (Ollama, OpenAI, etc.). Agent support. Best fit for "upload and chat" workflow |
+| **Dify** | 60K+★ | Docker Compose | Full AI application platform. RAG pipeline builder, chat UI, workflow automation. Overkill but powerful |
+| **PrivateGPT** | 60K+★ | Docker, Python | Privacy-focused document Q&A. Simpler than Dify. Good for batch processing docs |
+| **Open WebUI** | 65K+★ | Docker | Ollama-native chat UI with RAG and document upload. Already running on the fleet? |
+| **Flowise** | 35K+★ | Docker, Node.js | Low-code LLM workflow builder. Drag-and-drop RAG pipeline. Good for custom ingestion chains |
+
+### 5.2 Recommended AI Layer: AnythingLLM
+
+**Why:** Single Docker container, natively supports Ollama (already in the fleet), built-in document ingestion with chunking + embedding, chat-based review, multi-user. Lightweight enough to co-reside with the knowledge base or run on a separate node.
+
+**Architecture:** TriliumNext exports `.md` files via cron → AnythingLLM ingests them → Bobby chats with his memory files via AnythingLLM's UI → Insights inform manual edits in TriliumNext.
+
+---
+
+## 6. Comparative Matrix
+
+| Criterion | TriliumNext | Joplin Server | Obsidian | NotebookLM |
+|---|---|---|---|---|
+| Self-hosted Docker | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
+| Web UI (edit) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (cloud) |
+| Bidirectional MD sync | ⚠️ scriptable | ⚠️ via desktop | ❌ | ❌ |
+| REST API | ✅ ETAPI | ✅ (beta) | ❌ | ❌ |
+| AI integration | ⚠️ scriptable | ❌ | ⚠️ plugins | ✅ native |
+| Markdown-native | ✅ import/export | ✅ internal | ✅ gold standard | ❌ |
+| Full-text search | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Versioning | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Maintenance risk | ⚠️ community fork | ✅ stable | ⚠️ proprietary | ❌ Google SaaS |
+| Hardware fit | ⚠️ Node.js on N100 | ⚠️ PostgreSQL needed | N/A | N/A |
+
+---
+
+## 7. Recommended Architecture
+
+### 7.1 Primary Recommendation: TriliumNext on TrueNAS Docker
+
+**Deploy:** TriliumNext as a Custom Docker Compose app on TrueNAS SCALE 25.10.2 (hardware pre-check pending).
+
+**Rationale:**
+- Only candidate from Bobby's list that meets all hard requirements (self-hosted web UI, Markdown support, REST API)
+- Active community fork with daily commits
+- Scripting engine bridges the AI gap
+- TrueNAS has stronger hardware than PVE N100 nodes
+
+### 7.2 AI Layer (Phase 2): AnythingLLM alongside TriliumNext
+
+1. Cron job exports Trilium notes as `.md` to a shared volume
+2. AnythingLLM watches the volume and ingests new/changed docs
+3. Bobby uses AnythingLLM's chat UI for AI-powered memory review
+4. Insights from AI review → manual edits in TriliumNext web UI
+5. TriliumNext edits → cron syncs back to Artemis `~/.hermes/` filesystem
+
+### 7.3 Bidirectional Sync Flow
+
+```
+Artemis ~/.hermes/memory/ ──cron export──→ TriliumNext (web UI)
+                                               │
+                                          Bobby reviews/edits
+                                               │
+TriliumNext ←──cron pull── Bobby's edits saved
+     │
+     └──cron export──→ ~/.hermes/memory/ (Artemis reads updated files)
+```
+
+### 7.4 Fallback: Joplin Server
+
+If TriliumNext proves too heavy for available hardware:
+- Joplin Server on a PVE node (or TrueNAS Docker)
+- Bobby uses Joplin desktop app for editing (not web UI)
+- Sync via Joplin's native protocol
+- Markdown export via Joplin CLI → Artemis filesystem
+
+---
+
+## 8. Deployment Plan (Proposed)
+
+### Phase 1: TrueNAS Hardware Verification
+1. SSH to TrueNAS — check CPU load, available RAM, Docker compatibility
+2. Verify TrueNAS SCALE 25.10.2 supports privileged Custom Docker Compose apps
+3. Test-deploy TriliumNext with resource limits (`cpus: 1.0`, `memory: 512M`)
+4. Measure idle CPU/RAM consumption
+
+### Phase 2: TriliumNext Deployment
+1. Deploy TriliumNext via TrueNAS Docker Compose UI
+2. Configure ETAPI token for automation
+3. Import existing `~/.hermes/memory/` and `~/.hermes/skills/` as note trees
+4. Set up cron for bidirectional `.md` export/import between Artemis host and TriliumNext
+
+### Phase 3: AI Integration
+1. Deploy AnythingLLM as a companion Docker Compose app on TrueNAS
+2. Configure Ollama backend (point to fleet Ollama instance)
+3. Create ingestion pipeline: Trilium export → shared volume → AnythingLLM workspace
+4. Test AI-assisted review workflow
+
+### Phase 4: Productionize
+1. Document sync schedule and retention policy
+2. Add healthcheck monitoring
+3. (Stretch) Explore real-time sync via filesystem watcher instead of cron
+
+---
+
+## 9. Open Questions
+
+1. **TrueNAS Docker suitability?** Can TrueNAS SCALE 25.10.2's Docker Compose app platform run a Node.js app with moderate CPU/RAM usage without impacting NAS performance?
+
+2. **Alternative deployment target?** If TrueNAS is unsuitable and PVE nodes are too constrained, is there a bare-metal node with spare capacity? MK7 is assigned to Paperclip + PostgreSQL. Artemis host could run TriliumNext but adds desktop workload to the agent's host.
+
+3. **NotebookLM "light"?** If AI review is the primary goal and web editing is secondary, would a minimal RAG setup (AnythingLLM + direct Markdown file ingestion, no knowledge base UI) suffice for Phase 1?
+
+4. **Sync frequency?** How often should Artemis export memory to TriliumNext, and how often should TriliumNext edits sync back? 5-minute cron? Hourly? Manual trigger?
+
+5. **Scope of "bidirectional"?** Can Artemis **read** TriliumNext as an authoritative source for memory, or is TriliumNext purely a review/edit sandbox where changes are manually promoted?
+
+---
+
+## 10. Decision Required
+
+**Bobby to decide:**
+
+| Decision | Options |
+|---|---|
+| **Primary tool** | A) TriliumNext on TrueNAS (recommended) — B) Joplin Server + desktop app — C) Minimalist: plain Markdown + AnythingLLM for AI review only |
+| **Deployment target** | A) TrueNAS SCALE Docker — B) PVE node (despite CPU concerns) — C) Artemis host — D) MK7 |
+| **AI layer** | A) AnythingLLM (recommended) — B) No AI yet, manual review only — C) Open WebUI if already in fleet |
+| **Sync direction** | A) Bidirectional (read + write) — B) Read-only archive for review — C) Artemis treats TriliumNext as source of truth |
+
+---
+
+## Appendix A: Source References
+
+- TriliumNext GitHub: `https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium` (36.3K ★, active)
+- TriliumNext Docker Hub: `triliumnext/trilium` (2.6M pulls)
+- Joplin Server: `https://github.com/laurent22/joplin` (47K ★)
+- Obsidian Local REST API: `https://github.com/coddingtonbear/obsidian-local-rest-api` (2.4K ★)
+- AnythingLLM: `https://github.com/Mintplex-Labs/anything-llm` (35K+ ★)
+- TrueNAS SCALE 25.10.2 release notes: Apps migrated to Docker Compose from Kubernetes
+- Research conducted: 2026-06-04 via web scraping of official sites, GitHub APIs, and Docker Hub

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+# Ansible Automation Web UI Comparison PRD
+
+**Status:** Draft | **Author:** F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Hermes Agent) | **Date:** 2026-06-02
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose & Scope
+
+This PRD evaluates web-based UIs for running and managing Ansible playbooks in the Iron Legion fleet. The focus is on self-hosted, Docker-friendly solutions that integrate with our existing Gitea SCM and are deployable on Swarm or standalone nodes.
+
+**Tools Evaluated:**
+1. Semaphore UI (Ansible-native) — RECOMMENDED
+2. Kestra (Generic orchestration, Ansible-compatible)
+3. AWX (Official Red Hat Ansible platform)
+4. Rundeck (Ops automation with Ansible plugin)
+5. Jenkins + Ansible Plugin (CI/CD generalist)
+
+---
+
+## 2. Requirements
+
+**Must-Have:**
+- [x] Docker Compose or Swarm deployable
+- [x] Ansible playbook execution (not just shell scripts calling ansible)
+- [x] Web UI for triggering runs, viewing logs, managing inventories
+- [x] Self-hosted (no cloud dependency)
+- [x] Works on Iron Legion architecture (x86_64, moderate RAM)
+
+**Nice-to-Have:**
+- [ ] Gitea webhook integration (auto-trigger on push)
+- [ ] RBAC / multi-user access
+- [ ] API for automation
+- [ ] Scheduled runs (cron-like)
+- [ ] Low resource footprint (fit on G9 nodes)
+
+---
+
+## 3. Comparison Matrix
+
+| Criterion | Semaphore UI | Kestra | AWX | Rundeck | Jenkins + Ansible |
+|-----------|-------------|--------|-----|---------|-------------------|
+| **Primary Purpose** | Ansible-native runner | Generic workflow engine | Enterprise Ansible platform | Ops automation | CI/CD generalist |
+| **Docker Compose** | ✅ Simple | ✅ Simple | ⚠️ Complex (K8s preferred) | ✅ Simple | ✅ Simple |
+| **RAM Needed** | ~256 MB | ~512 MB | ~4 GB (6+ GB recommended) | ~512 MB | ~1 GB |
+| **Ansible Integration** | Native | Via shell/HTTP tasks | Native | Plugin-based | Plugin-based |
+| **Inventory Management** | Built-in (static + dynamic) | Via external files | Advanced (sources, scripts) | Basic | Via files/plugins |
+| **Gitea Webhooks** | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported | ⚠️ Requires AWX project sync | ✅ Via plugin | ✅ Via SCM polling |
+| **RBAC / Multi-user** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ Enterprise-grade | ✅ | ✅ Plugin-based |
+| **Scheduled Runs** | ✅ Cron UI | ✅ Triggers | ✅ Schedules | ✅ Jobs scheduler | ✅ Cron trigger plugin |
+| **Log Viewer** | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Real-time | ✅ Real-time + facts | ✅ | ✅ Plugin-dependent |
+| **Vault Integration** | ✅ Key store built-in | Via secrets | ✅ Native | Via plugins | Via plugins |
+| **Complexity** | Low | Medium | High | Medium | High |
+
+---
+
+## 4. Tool Deep-Dives
+
+### 4.1 Semaphore UI (RECOMMENDED)
+
+**Why it wins:** Purpose-built for Ansible, minimal footprint, fast UI, and fits Iron Legion constraints.
+
+**Docker Compose:**
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  mysql:
+    image: mysql:8.0
+    environment:
+      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: semaphore-db-password
+      MYSQL_DATABASE: semaphore
+      MYSQL_USER: semaphore
+      MYSQL_PASSWORD: semaphore-db-password
+    volumes:
+      - semaphore-mysql:/var/lib/mysql
+    restart: unless-stopped
+
+  semaphore:
+    image: semaphoreui/semaphore:latest
+    ports:
+      - "3000:3000"
+    environment:
+      SEMAPHORE_DB_DIALECT: mysql
+      SEMAPHORE_DB_HOST: mysql
+      SEMAPHORE_DB_NAME: semaphore
+      SEMAPHORE_DB_USER: semaphore
+      SEMAPHORE_DB_PASS: semaphore-db-password
+      SEMAPHORE_ADMIN_PASSWORD: admin-password
+      SEMAPHORE_ADMIN_NAME: admin
+      SEMAPHORE_ADMIN_EMAIL: admin@localhost
+      SEMAPHORE_ADMIN: admin
+      # Optional: Telegram / Slack / Gitea integration
+      SEMAPHORE_WEBHOOK: "1"
+    volumes:
+      - semaphore-config:/etc/semaphore
+      - /path/to/ansible/playbooks:/playbooks:ro
+      - /path/to/inventories:/inventories:ro
+      - /path/to/ssh/keys:/ssh:ro
+    depends_on:
+      - mysql
+    restart: unless-stopped
+
+volumes:
+  semaphore-mysql:
+    driver: local
+  semaphore-config:
+    driver: local
+```
+
+**Key Features:**
+- **Project-centric:** Organize playbooks into projects with separate inventories, env vars, and access
+- **Task Templates:** Define reusable job definitions with variables and surveys
+- **Key Store:** Built-in encrypted vault for SSH keys, passwords, Ansible vault passwords
+- **Cron Schedules:** UI-driven scheduling without crontab
+- **Real-time Logs:** WebSocket-based live log streaming
+- **Gitea Integration:** Add a Gitea repository as a project, clone on each run, webhooks for auto-trigger
+
+**Resource Footprint:**
+- MySQL: ~200 MB RAM
+- Semaphore: ~50–100 MB RAM
+- Total: **~300 MB** — deployable on any G9 worker node
+
+**Cons:**
+- Smaller community than AWX/Jenkins
+- Less granular RBAC than AWX
+- No built-in credential plugins (e.g., HashiCorp Vault) — must use env vars or files
+
+---
+
+### 4.2 Kestra
+
+**What it is:** Language-agnostic workflow orchestration platform with a visual DAG editor. Not Ansible-specific, but can invoke Ansible via `io.kestra.plugin.scripts.shell.Commands` or `io.kestra.plugin.core.http.Request`.
+
+**Docker Compose:**
+
+```yaml
+volumes:
+  postgres-data:
+    driver: local
+  kestra-data:
+    driver: local
+
+services:
+  postgres:
+    image: postgres:18
+    volumes:
+      - postgres-data:/var/lib/postgresql
+    environment:
+      POSTGRES_DB: kestra
+      POSTGRES_USER: kestra
+      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: k3str4
+
+  kestra:
+    image: kestra/kestra:latest
+    user: "root"
+    command: server standalone
+    volumes:
+      - kestra-data:/app/storage
+      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock
+      - /tmp/kestra-wd:/tmp/kestra-wd
+      - /path/to/ansible:/ansible:ro
+    environment:
+      KESTRA_CONFIGURATION: |
+        datasources:
+          postgres:
+            url: jdbc:postgresql://postgres:5432/kestra
+            password: k3str4
+        repository:
+          type: postgres
+        storage:
+          type: local
+          local:
+            base-path: "/app/storage"
+        queue:
+          type: postgres
+        url: http://localhost:8080/
+    ports:
+      - "8080:8080"
+    depends_on:
+      - postgres
+```
+
+**Key Features:**
+- **Visual DAG Editor:** Drag-and-drop workflow construction
+- **Rich Triggers:** Schedule, webhook, event-driven (Kafka, S3, HTTP)
+- **Plugin Ecosystem:** 400+ plugins (not Ansible-native — invoke via shell)
+- **Scalability:** Built for large-scale data pipelines; may be overkill for fleet Ansible
+
+**Resource Footprint:**
+- PostgreSQL: ~300 MB RAM
+- Kestra: ~512 MB–1 GB RAM
+- Total: **~1 GB** — heavier than Semaphore
+
+**Verdict for Iron Legion:** Powerful but misaligned. We need Ansible-native execution, not generic workflow orchestration. Use Kestra for data/ETL pipelines, not playbook management.
+
+---
+
+### 4.3 AWX
+
+**What it is:** The upstream open-source project behind Ansible Automation Platform (formerly Ansible Tower). Full-featured enterprise Ansible management.
+
+**Key Features:**
+- **Projects:** Link to Git repos (Gitea supported), auto-sync on push
+- **Inventories:** Static, dynamic (custom scripts, cloud providers), smart inventories
+- **Job Templates:** Parameterized with surveys, credentials, and RBAC
+- **Workflows:** Chain multiple job templates into visual pipelines
+- **RBAC:** Teams, organizations, user roles — most granular of all options
+- **Notifications:** Email, Slack, webhook on job success/failure
+
+**Deployment:**
+- Docker Compose exists but is officially a **development** target; production requires Kubernetes
+- Requires Redis, PostgreSQL, memcached, and multiple AWX services
+- Total RAM: **4–6 GB minimum**
+
+**Verdict for Iron Legion:** Overkill. Our fleet nodes (G9: ~11 GB RAM) could run AWX, but it would consume half a node's capacity. G9 nodes are better used as PVE workers with LXCs. AWX belongs on a dedicated management VM or MK7 if hardware permits.
+
+---
+
+### 4.4 Rundeck
+
+**What it is:** Open-source operations automation platform with an Ansible plugin.
+
+**Docker Compose:** Simple single-container deployment with external database.
+
+**Key Features:**
+- **Job Definitions:** YAML or XML, supports Ansible ad-hoc and playbook execution
+- **Node Inventory:** Static or dynamic via Ansible inventory scripts
+- **ACL Policies:** File-based RBAC
+- **Scheduled Executions:** Built-in scheduler
+- **Plugin Architecture:** Ansible, Slack, HTTP webhooks
+
+**Resource Footprint:**
+- Rundeck: ~512 MB RAM
+- MySQL/PostgreSQL: ~200–300 MB
+- Total: **~700–800 MB**
+
+**Verdict for Iron Legion:** Viable middle-ground. Better than Jenkins for Ansible, but Semaphore is purpose-built and lighter. Rundeck's strength is multi-tool orchestration (Ansible + scripts + HTTP APIs), which we don't need yet.
+
+---
+
+### 4.5 Jenkins + Ansible Plugin
+
+**What it is:** General-purpose CI/CD platform with Ansible integration via plugins.
+
+**Docker Compose:**
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  jenkins:
+    image: jenkins/jenkins:lts
+    ports:
+      - "8080:8080"
+      - "50000:50000"
+    volumes:
+      - jenkins-data:/var/jenkins_home
+      - /path/to/ansible/playbooks:/playbooks:ro
+      - /path/to/inventories:/inventories:ro
+    restart: unless-stopped
+
+volumes:
+  jenkins-data:
+    driver: local
+```
+
+**Key Features:**
+- **Pipelines:** Groovy-based Jenkinsfile pipelines for Ansible execution
+- **Blue Ocean:** Modern UI for pipeline visualization
+- **Plugin Ecosystem:** Massive library (Ansible, Slack, Git, Gitea)
+- **Distributed Builds:** Agent nodes for parallel playbook runs
+
+**Resource Footprint:**
+- Jenkins: ~1 GB RAM (grows with plugin load)
+- Optional agents: variable
+- Total: **~1–2 GB**
+
+**Verdict for Iron Legion:** Wrong tool for the job. Jenkins excels at CI/CD pipelines (build → test → deploy), not at day-to-day Ansible playbook management. The UI is pipeline-centric, not inventory- or template-centric. Use Jenkins for software CI/CD, not fleet automation.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Recommendation
+
+| Use Case | Recommended Tool |
+|----------|---------------|
+| **Primary Ansible playbook runner** | **Semaphore UI** |
+| Complex enterprise RBAC + workflows | AWX (on dedicated VM) |
+| Generic workflow orchestration (not Ansible-specific) | Kestra |
+| Multi-tool ops automation (Ansible + scripts + APIs) | Rundeck |
+| Software CI/CD pipelines | Jenkins |
+
+**Iron Legion Path Forward:**
+1. **Deploy Semaphore UI** on MK7 Swarm or a lightweight LXC on MK33
+2. Create a Project pointing to `Iron-Legion/ansible-playbooks` on Gitea
+3. Configure inventories, task templates, and schedules
+4. Add Gitea webhook to auto-trigger Semaphore tasks on push to `main`
+5. **Optional:** Evaluate AWX later if RBAC/complexity demands grow — deploy on a dedicated management LXC with 4 GB RAM reservation
+
+---
+
+## 6. Open Questions
+
+1. **Should Semaphore run as a standalone Docker Compose stack or as a Swarm service?**
+   - Standalone: simpler, survives Swarm reconfiguration
+   - Swarm: automatic placement, Traefik ingress, less manual maintenance
+
+2. **Where does the Ansible inventory live?**
+   - Option A: In the Gitea repo alongside playbooks (version-controlled)
+   - Option B: Static files on the Semaphore host (faster Semaphore startup)
+   - Option C: Dynamic inventory script pulling from Technitium DNS/PVE API
+
+3. **Gitea webhook reachability:**
+   - Gitea on Neo (`192.168.192.24`) → Semaphore on MK7 or G9 node
+   - Must ensure Semaphore endpoint is reachable from Neo (LAN routing)
+   - Can use Tailscale as fallback
+
+---
+
+*End of PRD — Iron Legion Labs*
+
+---
+
+## Appendix: Iron Legion Fleet Inventory (`inventory.yml`)
+
+This inventory file is the authoritative source for Ansible targeting across the fleet. It is structured for **Semaphore UI**, **AWX**, or **command-line Ansible** consumption.
+
+**File:** `inventories/iron-legion.yml`
+
+```yaml
+# Iron Legion Fleet Inventory
+# Generated: 2026-06-03
+# Source: fleet documentation + live SSH config
+
+---
+all:
+  children:
+    fleet_nodes:
+      children:
+        core_services:
+          hosts:
+            mk7:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.7
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: swarm_manager
+              docker_host: true
+
+            nebuchadnezzar:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.192.24
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: docker_host
+              docker_host: true
+
+        pve_workers:
+          hosts:
+            mk33:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.33
+              ansible_user: root
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.33:8006/"
+
+            mk34:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.34
+              ansible_user: root
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.34:8006/"
+
+            mk39:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.39
+              ansible_user: root
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.39:8006/"
+
+        physical_agents:
+          hosts:
+            artemis:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.15.182
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: discord_gateway
+              hermes_agent: true
+
+            mark44:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.5.214
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: gpu_host
+              gpu: true
+
+            mark5:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.6.5
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: tbd
+
+            mk42:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.0.196
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: pve_worker
+
+        infrastructure:
+          hosts:
+            shield:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.27.205
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: pxe_server
+
+            igor:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.10.211
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: nas
+
+    tailscale_fallback:
+      hosts:
+        ts-mk7:
+          ansible_host: 100.66.70.51
+          ansible_user: jarvis
+        ts-mk33:
+          ansible_host: 100.125.155.41
+          ansible_user: jarvis
+        ts-mk34:
+          ansible_host: 100.94.190.43
+          ansible_user: jarvis
+
+    docker_hosts:
+      children:
+        swarm_manager:
+          hosts:
+            mk7:
+        standalone_docker:
+          hosts:
+            nebuchadnezzar:
+
+  vars:
+    ansible_ssh_private_key_file: "~/.ssh/artemis_key"
+    ansible_python_interpreter: /usr/bin/python3
+    ansible_connection: ssh
+    ansible_ssh_common_args: ">-
+      -o StrictHostKeyChecking=accept-new
+      -o ConnectTimeout=5"
+    fleet_domain: ai.home
+
+pve_workers:
+  vars:
+    ansible_ssh_private_key_file: "~/.ssh/vscode_ed25519"
+    ansible_become: true
+    ansible_become_user: root
+
+core_services:
+  vars:
+    ansible_become: true
+    ansible_become_user: root
+    ansible_ssh_private_key_file: "~/.ssh/artemis_key"
+
+physical_agents:
+  vars:
+    ansible_become: false
+    ansible_ssh_private_key_file: "~/.ssh/artemis_key"
+```
+
+**Usage:**
+```bash
+# Test reachability
+ansible all -m ping -i inventories/iron-legion.yml
+
+# Target PVE workers only
+ansible pve_workers -m setup -i inventories/iron-legion.yml
+
+# Check Docker services on swarm manager
+ansible swarm_manager -a "docker service ls" -i inventories/iron-legion.yml
+```

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+# Ansible Base Testing Environment PRD
+
+**Status:** Draft | **Author:** Artemis (AI Foreman) | **Date:** 2026-06-03
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose & Scope
+
+A minimal, containerized Ansible environment for playbook development and ad-hoc fleet testing. This is the Iron Legion standard for validating inventories and playbooks before promoting to production.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Directory Structure
+
+```
+~/docker/ansible-push/
+├── docker-compose.yml    # Ansible runner container definition
+├── dockerfile            # Build: Python 3.14 Alpine + Ansible 14
+├── run.sh                # One-shot test runner
+├── inventory.yml         # Iron Legion fleet inventory (YAML format)
+└── keys/
+    ├── id_ed25519        # Private key (chmod 600)
+    ├── id_ed25519.pub    # Public key (chmod 644)
+    └── known_hosts       # Auto-populated by successful connections
+```
+
+---
+
+## 3. docker-compose.yml
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  ansible:
+    build: .
+    container_name: ansible
+    image: ansible
+    environment:
+      - ANSIBLE_HOST_KEY_CHECKING=false
+      - ANSIBLE_PYTHON_INTERPRETER=/usr/bin/python3.12
+    volumes:
+      - .:/ansible
+      - ./keys:/root/.ssh
+    working_dir: /ansible
+    entrypoint: ["/bin/sh", "-c"]
+    command: ["tail -f /dev/null"]
+```
+
+---
+
+## 4. dockerfile
+
+```dockerfile
+FROM python:3.14.5-alpine3.23
+RUN pip install --no-cache-dir ansible==14.0.0 && apk add --no-cache curl openssh-client
+```
+
+---
+
+## 5. run.sh
+
+```bash
+docker compose up -d
+docker exec -it ansible ansible all -m ping -i inventory.yml
+docker compose down
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. Key Management
+
+The `keys/` directory is bind-mounted to `/root/.ssh` inside the container. SSH auto-discovers the standard `id_ed25519` key — no explicit `ansible_ssh_private_key_file` needed for passwordless hosts.
+
+- **File:** `id_ed25519` → Container: `/root/.ssh/id_ed25519` → Perms: `600`
+- **File:** `id_ed25519.pub` → Container: `/root/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub` → Perms: `644`
+- **File:** `known_hosts` → Container: `/root/.ssh/known_hosts` → Auto-populated
+
+---
+
+## 7. Working inventory.yml (Validated: 10/10 green)
+
+```yaml
+# Iron Legion Fleet Inventory
+# Generated: 2026-06-03
+# Source: fleet documentation + live SSH config
+#
+# Usage with Ansible:
+#   ansible all -m ping -i inventory.yml
+#   ansible pve_workers -m setup -i inventory.yml
+#   ansible swarm_manager -a "docker service ls" -i inventory.yml
+#
+# FIX: Group-specific variables (e.g. pve_workers:) were previously
+# placed outside `all:` scope, breaking inventory parsing.
+# All group vars are now merged into the group definitions below.
+
+---
+
+all:
+  children:
+
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────
+    # Physical / Virtual Fleet Nodes
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    fleet_nodes:
+      children:
+
+        # Core fleet services
+        core_services:
+          hosts:
+            mk7:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.7
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: swarm_manager
+              docker_host: true
+              description: "Swarm manager + Traefik + service stack host"
+
+        # PVE Worker nodes
+        pve_workers:
+          vars:
+            ansible_user: root
+            ansible_ssh_pass: "proxmox12"
+            ansible_become: true
+            ansible_python_interpreter: /usr/bin/python3
+          hosts:
+            mk33:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.33
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.33:8006/"
+              description: "PVE Silver Centurion"
+
+            mk34:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.34
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.34:8006/"
+              description: "PVE Southpaw"
+
+            mk39:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.39
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.39:8006/"
+              description: "PVE Gemini"
+
+        # Active physical agents
+        physical_agents:
+          hosts:
+            artemis:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.15.182
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: discord_gateway
+              hermes_agent: true
+              description: "Primary AI orchestrator + Discord gateway"
+
+            mark44:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.5.214
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: gpu_host
+              gpu: true
+              description: "Hulkbuster — GPU/Ollama standby"
+
+            mark5:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.6.5
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: tbd
+              description: "Mark 5 — being repurposed"
+
+            mk42:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.0.196
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              description: "PVE Extremis"
+
+        # Infrastructure / support nodes
+        infrastructure:
+          hosts:
+            shield:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.27.205
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: pxe_server
+              description: "iVentoy PXE deployment server"
+
+            igor:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.10.211
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: nas
+              description: "ZimaOS NAS (MK-38)"
+
+    # Tailscale fallback aliases (uncomment if LAN fails)
+    # tailscale_fallback:
+    #   hosts:
+    #     ts-mk7:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.66.70.51
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+    #     ts-mk33:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.125.155.41
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+    #     ts-mk34:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.94.190.43
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+    #     ts-nebuchadnezzar:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.99.123.16
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+
+    # Docker host targeting groups (uncomment when needed)
+    # docker_hosts:
+    #   children:
+    #     swarm_manager:
+    #       hosts:
+    #         mk7:
+    #     standalone_docker:
+    #       hosts:
+    #         nebuchadnezzar:
+```
+
+---
+
+## 8. Notes on Inventory Design
+
+- **YAML format:** `all: children:` nesting required. Orphaned top-level keys like `pve_workers:` outside `all:` scope cause "invalid characters in hostnames" errors.
+- **Group-level auth:** PVE workers use `vars:` under their group for `ansible_user`, `ansible_ssh_pass`, `ansible_become`, and `ansible_python_interpreter` — keeps host entries DRY.
+- **SSH key auto-discovery:** No explicit `ansible_ssh_private_key_file` needed when the key is named `id_ed25519` and mounted to `/root/.ssh` inside the container.
+- **Host key checking:** `ANSIBLE_HOST_KEY_CHECKING=false` in compose handles first-contact acceptance automatically.
+
+---
+
+## 9. Testing Playbooks
+
+```bash
+cd ~/docker/ansible-push
+docker compose up -d
+docker exec -it ansible ansible-playbook -i inventory.yml playbook.yml
+docker compose down
+```
+
+---
+
+## 10. Validation Log
+
+| Date | Hosts Tested | Result |
+|------|-------------|--------|
+| 2026-06-03 | 10/10 (all groups) | ✅ Green |
+

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+# Fleet User Standard PRD
+
+**Status:** Draft — Pending Commander Bobby Review
+**Author:** Artemis
+**Date:** 2026-06-03
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose & Scope
+
+This PRD defines the **canonical user account standard** for all Iron Legion fleet nodes. It eliminates UID/GID mismatches that cause permission failures in bind-mounted containers (VS Code: Server, Paperclip, etc.) and ensures every node behaves identically for automation.
+
+**In scope:**
+- Canonical user `jarvis` — UID/GID, groups, home directory
+- Container `PUID`/`PGID` mapping rules
+- Provisioning enforcement (MAAS autoinstall, Ansible, manual install)
+- Migration path for non-compliant nodes (MK7, Nebuchadnezzar)
+
+**Out of scope:**
+- Service-specific runtime users inside containers
+- TrueNAS / external appliance user models (already documented separately)
+
+---
+
+## 2. Success Criteria
+
+| # | Criterion | How Verified |
+|---|-----------|-------------|
+| 1 | Every fleet node has `jarvis` at UID 1000 / GID 1000 | `id jarvis` returns `uid=1000` |
+| 2 | No node has a competing UID 1000 user (e.g. "ubuntu") | `awk -F: '$3==1000 {print $1}' /etc/passwd` returns only "jarvis" |
+| 3 | Container compose files use `PUID=1000` / `PGID=1000` without node-specific overrides | `grep -r 'PUID' /opt/iron-legion/docker-swarm/` |
+| 4 | MAAS/cloud-init autoinstall scripts create jarvis FIRST at UID 1000 | Inspect autoinstall user-data |
+| 5 | Nebuchadnezzar + MK7 migrated to compliant state | Re-run audit script |
+
+---
+
+## 3. The Standard
+
+### 3.1 Canonical User: `jarvis`
+
+```yaml
+username: jarvis
+uid: 1000
+gid: 1000
+home: /home/jarvis
+shell: /bin/bash
+groups: [sudo, docker]  # node-local groups added post-provision
+ssh_key_source: ~/.ssh/artemis_key.pub  # deployed at provision time
+```
+
+### 3.2 Container Mapping Rule
+
+All LinuxServer.io and similar images MUST use:
+```yaml
+environment:
+  - PUID=1000
+  - PGID=1000
+```
+
+**No exceptions.** If a node cannot satisfy this, the node is non-compliant and must be migrated — not the compose.
+
+### 3.3 Provisioning Enforcement
+
+| Provision Method | Enforcement |
+|----------------|-------------|
+| **Manual install** | `useradd -m -u 1000 -s /bin/bash jarvis` before any other human user |
+| **MAAS autoinstall** | Subiquity `identity` section MUST target `jarvis:1000` **before** cloud-init creates "ubuntu" |
+| **Ansible playbook** | `ansible.builtin.user:` with `uid: 1000`, `name: jarvis` |
+| **Docker host (Nebuchadnezzar)** | Base image or `useradd` in Dockerfile prior to app user creation |
+
+---
+
+## 4. Fleet Audit Results (Current State)
+
+| Node | jarvis UID | Competing UID 1000 | Status |
+|------|-----------|-------------------|--------|
+| artemis | 1000 | None | ✅ Compliant |
+| mark44 | 1000 | None | ✅ Compliant |
+| mark5 | 1000 | None | ✅ Compliant |
+| mk42 | 1000 | None | ✅ Compliant |
+| shield | 1000 | None | ✅ Compliant |
+| igor | 1000 | None | ✅ Compliant |
+| truenas | 1000 | None | ✅ Compliant |
+| **mk7** | **1001** | **ubuntu 1000** | ⚠️ **Non-compliant** |
+| **nebuchadnezzar** | **1002** | **ubuntu 1000, caddy 1001** | ⚠️ **Non-compliant** |
+
+**Root cause:** MK7 and Nebuchadnezzar were provisioned via cloud-init/MAAS, which created "ubuntu" at UID 1000 before jarvis was added. All manually-built nodes are clean.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Remediation Plan
+
+### 5.1 MK7
+1. Remove or reassign `ubuntu` user (UID 1000 → 65534 or delete)
+2. Change `jarvis` UID from 1001 → 1000
+3. `chown -R jarvis:jarvis /home/jarvis`
+4. Update VS Code: Server container ownership: `chown -R jarvis:jarvis /home/jarvis/.vscode-ssh`
+5. Verify compose still works with `PUID=1000`
+
+### 5.2 Nebuchadnezzar
+1. Remove or reassign `ubuntu` user
+2. Remove or reassign `caddy` user (or shift to UID > 2000)
+3. Change `jarvis` UID from 1002 → 1000
+4. `chown -R jarvis:jarvis /home/jarvis`
+5. Audit any container bind mounts for ownership drift
+
+---
+
+## 6. Open Questions
+
+1. **Should we document this in the MAAS curtin preseed** so new PXE-built nodes are auto-compliant?
+2. **Should we add a fleet-wide Ansible user-enforcement task** that fails the playbook if UID 1000 ≠ jarvis?
+3. **Is TrueNAS user model** (jarvis=1000, jumpbox=3000, bobby=3001) the exception we keep, or do we align TrueNAS too?
+
+---
+
+## 7. Gitea Branch Protection Setup (For Draft → Canon Workflow)
+
+To enforce peer review for PRDs and all documentation:
+
+1. **Gitea UI** → Iron-Legion/documentation → Settings → Branches → `main` → **Add Protection Rule**
+2. Enable:
+   - ✅ **Enable branch protection**
+   - ✅ **Require pull request reviews** → Minimum approvers: **1**
+   - ✅ **Dismiss stale approvals when new commits are pushed**
+   - ✅ **Block merge if required reviewers not approved**
+3. This forces every PR to have at least one human review before merge.
+
+Once enabled:
+- Draft PRDs go to `PRD Drafts/` via fork + PR
+- Approved PRDs get moved to `PRDs/` (canonical) in the approval commit
+- All operational docs follow the same fork → PR → review → merge flow

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+# Git Repo Setup & Peer Review PRD
+
+**Status:** Draft — Pending Commander Bobby Review
+**Author:** Artemis
+**Date:** 2026-06-03
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose & Scope
+
+This PRD defines the **standard Git repository setup** for all Iron Legion Labs projects hosted on Gitea. Every new repo — whether fleet config, documentation, or service-specific — must follow this pattern so that **drafts live in forks/PRs** and **canonical docs live on protected branches**.
+
+**In scope:**
+- Branch protection rules (mandatory)
+- Fork + PR workflow for documentation and PRDs
+- Credential/token management for CI/automation
+- Gitea API token reference for Artemis automation
+
+**Out of scope:**
+- Code review style guides (covered per-project)
+- CI/CD pipeline definitions (separate PRDs)
+
+---
+
+## 2. Success Criteria
+
+| # | Criterion | How Verified |
+|---|-----------|-------------|
+| 1 | Every new repo has `main` branch protected on creation | API query or UI inspection |
+| 2 | Direct push to `main` is blocked without PR + review | Attempt push, expect 403 or pre-receive hook rejection |
+| 3 | All PRDs and docs go through fork → PR → review → merge | Git log shows merge commits from PRs |
+| 4 | Artemis can automate via Gitea API using stored R/W token | `curl -H "Authorization: token ..."` returns 200 |
+
+---
+
+## 3. Gitea Token Reference
+
+Tokens are stored in **two places** depending on scope:
+
+| Token | Purpose | Storage | Scope |
+|-------|---------|---------|-------|
+| `gitea_deploy_token` | Read-only for ansible-pull nodes | `/home/jarvis/.ansible/secrets/deploy_token` | repo:read |
+| `gitea_rw_token` | Read-write for Artemis automation | `/home/jarvis/.ansible/secrets/deploy_token` | repo:write, organization |
+
+**Both are also mirrored to:**
+`~/.hermes/credentials/fleet.env` (mode 600) for runtime access by Artemis.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Branch Protection Rules (Mandatory for Every Repo)
+
+Apply these rules to the `main` branch on repo creation:
+
+| Setting | Value | Why |
+|---------|-------|-----|
+| Enable branch protection | ✅ ON | Prevents accidental force-push |
+| Require pull request reviews | ✅ ON, minimum **1** approver | Ensures human review |
+| Dismiss stale approvals | ✅ ON | Re-review after new commits |
+| Block merge without approval | ✅ ON | No self-merge loophole |
+| Enable push whitelist | ✅ ON, deploy keys only | CI can push; humans cannot |
+| Require status checks | ❌ OFF (until CI is configured) | No false blocking |
+
+**API method** (for Artemis automation):
+```bash
+curl -sk "https://gitea.nb.bobbysh.me/api/v1/repos/<org>/<repo>/branch_protections" \
+  -H "Authorization: token $GITEA_RW_TOKEN" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "branch_name": "main",
+    "required_approvals": 1,
+    "enable_approvals_whitelist": false,
+    "enable_merge_whitelist": false,
+    "enable_push": true,
+    "enable_push_whitelist": true,
+    "push_whitelist_deploy_keys": true,
+    "enable_pr": true
+  }'
+```
+
+**UI method** (for manual setup):
+1. Repo → Settings → Branches → `main` → **Add Protection Rule**
+2. Check the boxes above → Save
+
+---
+
+## 5. Draft → Canon Workflow
+
+```
+┌─────────────┐      ┌──────────────┐      ┌──────────────┐
+│   PRD Draft │ ───▶ │   Fork/PR    │ ───▶ │   Review     │
+│   PRD Drafts/│      │   (any dev)  │      │   (Bobby)    │
+└─────────────┘      └──────────────┘      └──────┬───────┘
+                                                   │
+                           ┌───────────────────────▼───────┐
+                           │   Approved → merge to main   │
+                           │   Move file: PRD Drafts/ →   │
+                           │   PRDs/ (canonical)          │
+                           └──────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+### For Artemis (automation):
+- Drafts are written to `PRD Drafts/` directly during active work sessions
+- Bobby approves → Artemis moves to `PRDs/` in a follow-up commit
+- No PR needed for Artemis-authored drafts (Bobby reviews inline)
+
+### For F.R.I.D.A.Y. / human contributors:
+- Fork the repo
+- Push draft to fork branch
+- Open PR against `main`
+- Bobby (or designated reviewer) approves
+- Merge → file lands in `PRDs/`
+
+---
+
+## 6. Repo Setup Checklist
+
+Use this for every new repo:
+
+- [ ] Create repo under `Iron-Legion/` org
+- [ ] Initialize with `main` branch only (delete `master` if auto-created)
+- [ ] Apply branch protection rules (Section 4)
+- [ ] Add `README.md` with scope statement
+- [ ] Add `.gitignore` for secrets/build artifacts
+- [ ] If CI/automation needed: register deploy key or token
+- [ ] Document in `Iron-Legion/documentation` fleet registry
+
+---
+
+## 7. Open Questions
+
+1. **Should we create a Gitea org-level default branch protection template?** (Applies to all new repos automatically)
+2. **Should F.R.I.D.A.Y. also store the R/W token?** (Currently only Artemis has it in `fleet.env`)
+3. **Do we want a CODEOWNERS file** in each repo to auto-assign reviewers?
+
+---
+
+## 8. Fleet Credential Store Update
+
+> ⚠️ **Status:** Tokens documented here are **EXPIRED / REVOKED** (confirmed 2026-06-05 via 401 on Gitea API).
+> **Action required:** Generate new tokens via Gitea UI → User Settings → Applications → Generate New Token.
+> **Updated token values should be written to `~/.ansible/secrets/deploy_token` and `~/.hermes/credentials/fleet.env`.**
+
+Original values (for reference — **DO NOT USE**):
+```
+GITEA_DEPLOY_TOKEN=226c3ef38eb35914ae6b647803c2e597f66f28cb  # EXPIRED
+GITEA_RW_TOKEN=968e86d51ab9b6b2a3eb5e97b391ce8c6534ec2d      # EXPIRED
+```
+
+Source of truth: `/home/jarvis/.ansible/secrets/deploy_token` (must be updated with new tokens).

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+# N8N Webhook Orchestrator — Terraform LXC + Ansible Provisioning
+
+**Status:** Draft | **Author:** Artemis | **Date:** 2026-06-05
+
+> **Purpose:** N8N on MK7 receives Telegram-triggered webhooks, SSHs to Artemis, and executes existing terraform/ansible containers. No new infrastructure — orchestrates what already exists.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Architecture
+
+```
+[Telegram: Bobby] → Artemis (parse intent) → POST to N8N (MK7)
+                                                      ↓ SSH (jarvis@192.168.15.182)
+                                              Artemis (this machine)
+                                                      ↓
+                                    [A] ~/docker/terraform-pve/run.sh apply
+                                                      ↓
+                                          LXC created + inventory generated
+                                                      ↓
+                                    [B] ~/docker/ansible-push/lxc-common.sh
+                                                      ↓
+                                          LXC provisioned (jarvis + git + ansible)
+```
+
+**N8N role:** Trigger + SSH executor only. No Docker socket, no state awareness, no config generation.
+
+**Artemis role:** Hosts existing run.sh + lxc-common.sh. Owns terraform state, ansible inventory, SSH keys.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Workflow A: `/build` — Create and Provision LXCs
+
+### 2.1 Telegram Input
+```
+You: "/build 5 lxcs"
+Artemis parses → count=5, vmid_base=auto (next available)
+
+You: "/build 5 lxcs at vmid 62128"
+Artemis parses → vmid_base=62128 (explicit override), count=5
+```
+
+### 2.2 Webhook Payload (POST to N8N)
+```json
+{
+  "action": "lxc_build",
+  "vmid_base": 62128,
+  "lxc_count": 5,
+  "specs": "default"
+}
+```
+
+### 2.3 N8N Execution Steps
+
+| Step | Node | Command |
+|------|------|---------|
+| 1 | Webhook trigger | Receive JSON payload |
+| 2 | Set SSH env vars | Export `TF_VAR_lxc_count=5 TF_VAR_vmid_base=62128` |
+|| 3 | Execute SSH | `ssh jarvis@192.168.15.182 "cd ~/docker/terraform-pve && ./run.sh apply -auto-approve"` |
+| 4 | Wait | Poll until `run.sh` exits (blocks until completion) |
+| 5 | Verify inventory | Check `~/docker/ansible-push/terraform-prefill/inventory-lxc.yml` exists |
+|| 6 | Execute SSH | `ssh jarvis@192.168.15.182 "cd ~/docker/ansible-push && ./lxc-common.sh"` |
+| 7 | Notify | POST result back to Telegram/Discord |
+
+### 2.4 Constraints
+
+- **Specs locked to "default" for POC** (2 cores, 2GB RAM, 8GB disk)
+- **Custom specs deferred to Phase 4** — requires terraform variable expansion
+- **vmid_base range:** Must not overlap existing PVE VMs/LXCs (check before apply)
+- **lxc_count max:** Phase 2 validated at N=7; N=4 had transient 500 race condition
+
+---
+
+## 3. Workflow B: `/fleet-update` — Apt Update + Upgrade
+
+### 3.1 Telegram Input
+```
+You: "/fleet-update"
+Artemis parses → action=fleet_update
+```
+
+### 3.2 Webhook Payload (POST to N8N)
+```json
+{
+  "action": "fleet_update"
+}
+```
+
+### 3.3 N8N Execution Steps
+
+| Step | Node | Command |
+|------|------|---------|
+| 1 | Webhook trigger | Receive JSON payload |
+|| 2 | Execute SSH | `ssh jarvis@192.168.15.182 "cd ~/docker/ansible-push && docker compose up -d && docker exec ansible ansible-playbook playbooks/main.yml -i inventory.yml --tags fleet_update"` |
+| 3 | Wait | Poll until ansible exits |
+| 4 | Notify | POST result back to Telegram/Discord |
+
+### 3.4 Target Scope
+
+| Included | Excluded |
+|----------|----------|
+| `managed_nodes` group (from inventory.yml) | `pve_hosts` (MK33/34/39) — PVE self-manages |
+| `physical_agents` | Neo (ZimaOS, not Debian) |
+| `core_services` (MK7) | `igor` (ZimaOS NAS) |
+| | Ephemeral LXCs — rebuilt from scratch |
+
+---
+
+## 4. N8N Requirements (MK7)
+
+### 4.1 Container Mounts
+- **SSH client:** `openssh-client` package installed in N8N image
+- **Private key:** Mount `~/.ssh/artemis_key` → `/root/.ssh/id_ed25519` inside N8N container
+- **Known hosts:** Pre-populated `~/.ssh/known_hosts` for `192.168.15.182`
+
+### 4.2 N8N Endpoint
+- **Webhook URL:** `https://n8n.ai.home` (Traefik-routed, TLS-terminated)
+- **DNS:** CNAME `n8n.ai.home` → `traefik.ai.home` (Technitium DNS)
+- **Network:** LAN-only (`192.168.x.x`), no external access
+
+### 4.3 N8N Credentials
+- **SSH Private Key:** Store `artemis_key` in N8N "Credentials" → SSH type
+- **SSH Host:** `192.168.15.182` (LAN IP, no DNS resolution dependency)
+- **SSH User:** `jarvis`
+- **SSH Port:** `22`
+
+### 4.3 Security Constraints
+- N8N connects **to Artemis only** — never to PVE nodes, Neo, or LXCs directly
+- N8N never sees PVE API tokens or sudo passwords
+- All terraform/ansible state stays on Artemis filesystem (not in N8N container)
+
+---
+
+## 5. Artemis Prerequisites (Already Exists)
+
+| Component | Path | Status |
+|-----------|------|--------|
+| Terraform container | `~/docker/terraform-pve/` | ✅ Validated Phase 2 |
+| Ansible container | `~/docker/ansible-push/` | ✅ Validated |
+| Run script | `./run.sh` | ✅ Forwards TF_VAR_*, supports init/plan/apply/destroy |
+| LXC provision script | `./lxc-common.sh` | ✅ Runs lxc_common role |
+| Inventory template | `terraform/inventory-lxc.tmpl` | ✅ Auto-generates ansible_host |
+
+---
+
+## 6. Error Handling
+
+| Scenario | N8N Action |
+|----------|------------|
+| Terraform apply fails | Abort, notify with stderr |
+| Inventory not generated after apply | Retry once, then fail |
+| Ansible unreachable | Report per-host, continue others |
+| SSH connection refused | Retry 3× with backoff, then alert |
+
+---
+
+## 7. Resolved Questions
+
+| # | Question | Decision |
+|---|----------|----------|
+| 1 | Should `/build` auto-increment `vmid_base`? | **Yes** — default to auto-increment with optional explicit override |
+| 2 | Should N8N trigger Gitea commit of generated inventory? | **No** — LXCs are ephemeral, inventory is temporary |
+| 3 | Should `/fleet-update` include PVE nodes? | **No** — PVE self-managed, separate workflow later |
+| 4 | N8N webhook via Tailscale or LAN? | **LAN IP only** — `192.168.15.182`, no prod server access |
+
+## 8. Decision Points
+
+| Decision | Options | Recommended |
+|----------|---------|-------------|
+| N8N SSH key | `artemis_key` vs dedicated `n8n_key` | `artemis_key` for POC; rotate to dedicated key later |
+| Notification target | Telegram vs Discord vs both | Both via existing gateway webhook |
+| vmid_base tracking | Manual vs auto-increment | Auto-increment via PVE API query before apply |
+| Fleet-update schedule | On-demand vs cron | On-demand only via `/fleet-update` |

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+# PVE 3-Node HA Cluster for Iron Legion
+
+**Status:** Draft | **Author:** Artemis | **Date:** 2026-06-04
+
+## 1. Objective
+
+Configure MK33, MK34, and MK39 as a Proxmox VE 3-node cluster with shared NFS storage from TrueNAS. Enable manual live migration of VMs/LXCs between nodes, and optionally automatic HA failover for critical workloads.
+
+## 2. Current State
+
+| Node | CPU | RAM | Storage | Role |
+|------|-----|-----|---------|------|
+| MK33 (Silver Centurion) | Intel N150 4c/4t | 16GB | Local SSD | PVE HA |
+| MK34 (Southpaw) | Intel N150 4c/4t | 16GB | Local SSD | PVE HA |
+| MK39 (Gemini) | Intel N150 4c/4t | 16GB | Local SSD | PVE HA (spare)
+| TrueNAS SCALE | 4c | 11GB | HDD pool | NFS server |
+
+All nodes on `192.168.0.0/18`. TrueNAS at `192.168.16.254`.
+
+## 3. Architecture
+
+### 3.1 Cluster Model: Proxmox 3-Node Cluster (No Ceph)
+
+```
+MK33 (192.168.7.33) ──┐
+                       ├─ Corosync Ring ── Shared NFS (TrueNAS)
+MK34 (192.168.7.34) ──┤
+                       │
+MK39 (192.168.7.39) ──┘
+```
+
+- **Quorum:** 3-node cluster = 2 votes needed for quorum. If one node dies, remaining 2 form quorum.
+- **Shared storage:** TrueNAS NFSv4.2 export `/mnt/Ice/Backup`
+- **HA manager:** Proxmox HA services (`pve-ha-crm`, `pve-ha-lrm`) for automatic restart
+
+### 3.2 Storage Flow
+
+```
+Build on local disk → Test workload → Shutdown → Move disk to NFS → Restart on NFS
+                                          ↓
+If node fails: HA manager detects → Restarts VM/LXC on surviving node (same NFS disk)
+```
+
+### 3.3 Workload Planning
+
+| Type | Count per node | Resources each |
+|------|---------------|----------------|
+| VM (general) | 1 | 4 vCPU, 4096 MB RAM |
+| LXC (lightweight) | 5–10 | 1 vCPU, 512–1024 MB RAM |
+
+**Total per node estimated:** 9–14 vCPUs (but N100 is 4c/4t — LXCs share cores opportunistically via cgroups)
+**Total RAM per node:** VM 4GB + 5×1GB LXCs = ~9GB allocated, 7GB headroom
+
+## 4. Pros vs Cons
+
+### 4.1 3-Node Cluster (Recommended)
+
+**Pros:**
+- Unified web UI for all 3 nodes from any one node
+- Live migration of VMs/LXCs between nodes (zero downtime)
+- Automatic HA failover for critical VMs/LXCs
+- Quorum maintained with 2 of 3 nodes online
+- Shared NFS storage means VMs are portable across nodes
+
+**Cons:**
+- Corosync ring traffic adds minor network overhead
+- If 2 nodes fail simultaneously, quorum lost, cluster stops
+- HA failover is restart (brief downtime), not live migration
+- N100 CPU is modest — 3 VMs + 15 LXCs across cluster is tight but workable
+
+### 4.2 Standalone Nodes (Current)
+
+**Pros:**
+- Simple, no cluster complexity
+- Node failure doesn't affect others
+- No Corosync network overhead
+
+**Cons:**
+- No live migration — moving a VM requires export/import
+- No automatic failover — manual intervention if node dies
+- 3 separate web UIs to manage
+
+## 5. Implementation Plan
+
+### Phase 1: Cluster Formation
+
+1. Add all 3 nodes to `/etc/hosts` on each node (or DNS via Technitium)
+2. On MK33: `pvecm create iron-legion`
+3. On MK34/MK39: `pvecm add 192.168.7.33`
+4. Verify: `pvecm status` shows 3 nodes, quorum 2/3
+
+### Phase 2: NFS Storage Setup
+
+1. Ensure TrueNAS exports `/mnt/Ice/Backup` with:
+   - NFSv4.2
+   - `maproot` or `mapall` to `root` (PVE nodes need root access)
+   - ACL allows `192.168.0.0/18`
+2. On PVE Datacenter → Storage → Add → NFS:
+   - ID: `truenas-backup`
+   - Server: `192.168.16.254`
+   - Export: `/mnt/Ice/Backup`
+   - Content: `images,rootdir`
+3. Verify storage shows on all 3 nodes
+
+### Phase 3: HA Configuration
+
+1. Proxmox HA → Add groups:
+   - `critical`: nodes mk33,mk34,mk39 (any node)
+   - `local-only`: single-node constraint for local-disk VMs
+2. For each VM/LXC on NFS storage:
+   - Datacenter → HA → Add → Select VM → Group `critical` → Start on any
+3. Start fencing daemon if IPMI/ watchdog available (optional for N100)
+
+### Phase 4: Workload Migration Testing
+
+1. Build a test LXC on local storage
+2. Migrate disk to NFS: `Move disk` → target `truenas-backup`
+3. Verify LXC starts from NFS
+4. Test live migration: right-click → Migrate → select target node
+5. Test HA failover: power off source node, verify restart on surviving node
+
+## 6. Open Questions
+
+1. Do we need HA fencing? (IPMI not available on N100 — watchdog only)
+2. Should we reserve one node as "management" and only run LXCs on two?
+3. What's the Tailscale story — do we bind Corosync to LAN only or also Tailscale?
+
+## 7. Decision Points
+
+| Decision | Option A | Option B |
+|----------|----------|----------|
+| Cluster type | 3-node with quorum (recommended) | 2-node + witness (not recommended) |
+| HA level | Manual migration only | Full HA with auto-restart |
+| Storage | NFS only (current) | Add local Ceph later |
+| Resource reserve | 1 node mostly idle | Distribute evenly |
+
+---
+
+**Awaiting Commander Bobby review and approval.**

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+# Terraform LXC Deployment — Phase 3: Ansible-Integrated Pipeline
+
+**Status:** Draft | **Author:** Artemis | **Date:** 2026-06-05
+
+> **Goal:** Extend the validated Phase 2 batch pipeline into a complete **create-and-provision** workflow. Terraform generates LXCs + Ansible inventory; Ansible provisions git, python3-pip, and ansible on each LXC. Future Stage 4 adds N8N orchestration.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Pipeline Overview
+
+```
+┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐
+│   Trigger   │────▶│  Terraform  │────▶│  Inventory  │────▶│   Ansible   │
+│  (manual /  │     │  (Docker)   │     │  (YAML)     │     │  (Docker)   │
+│   N8N)      │     │  Creates    │     │  Generated  │     │  Provisions │
+└─────────────┘     │  LXCs on    │     │  per apply  │     │  LXC group  │
+                    │  PVE        │     └─────────────┘     └─────────────┘
+                    └─────────────┘
+```
+
+---
+
+## 2. Stage 1: Terraform LXC Batch Factory (Complete)
+
+**Status:** ✅ Validated at N=4 and N=7 on MK33
+
+### 2.1 Dynamic Derivation
+
+| Input | Example | Description |
+|-------|---------|-------------|
+| `vmid_base` | `5050` | Starting VMID |
+| `lxc_count` | `4` | Number of LXCs |
+| `subnet_prefix` | `192.168` | First two octets |
+
+**Auto-derived per LXC (index `i`):**
+- **VMID:** `vmid_base + i`
+- **Hostname:** `lxc-${vmid}`
+- **IPv4:** `${subnet_prefix}.${first2(vmid)}.${last2(vmid)}/18`
+- **IPv4 host (Ansible):** bare IP (CIDR stripped)
+
+### 2.2 Inventory Generation (NEW)
+
+Two files written on every `terraform apply`:
+- `inventory-lxc.yml` — latest, overwritten
+- `inventory-lxc-<timestamp>.yml` — archive
+
+Both written to `/ansible-push/terraform-prefill/` via Docker compose mount.
+
+### 2.3 Generated Inventory Format
+
+```yaml
+all:
+  children:
+    lxcs:
+      hosts:
+        lxc-5050:
+          ansible_host: 192.168.50.50
+          ansible_user: root
+          ansible_password: ubuntu
+          ansible_port: 22
+          ansible_ssh_common_args: '-o StrictHostKeyChecking=no'
+          ansible_python_interpreter: auto_silent
+```
+
+---
+
+## 3. Stage 2: Ansible Provisioning (Complete)
+
+**Status:** ✅ Validated against 5 LXCs (vmid_base=338, lxc_count=5)
+
+### 3.1 Playbook Structure
+
+```
+~/docker/ansible-push/playbooks/
+├── main.yml                    # Entry point
+├── roles/
+│   ├── prepare/                # apt update/upgrade
+│   ├── nfs_client/             # NFS mount (fleet nodes)
+│   └── lxc_common/             # LXC bootstrap
+│       └── tasks/main.yml
+```
+
+### 3.2 lxc_common Role (Updated 2026-06-05)
+
+Tasks execute in order:
+
+1. **Ensure apt cache updated** (`no_log: true`)
+2. **Install git** (`no_log: true`)
+3. **Install python3-pip** (`no_log: true`)
+4. **Create jarvis user** (UID 1000, sudo group)
+5. **Ensure jarvis .ssh directory**
+6. **Copy root authorized_keys to jarvis**
+7. **Passwordless sudo for jarvis**
+8. **Install ansible via pip** (`no_log: true`, `break_system_packages: true`)
+
+### 3.3 Output Noise Reduction
+
+`ansible.cfg` at `~/docker/ansible-push/ansible.cfg`:
+- `stdout_callback = dense` — grid layout instead of raw dpkg
+- `deprecation_warnings = False` — silence `ansible_os_family` nag
+
+### 3.4 Execution Pattern
+
+```bash
+# 1. Terraform creates LXCs + generates inventory
+cd ~/docker/terraform-pve
+TF_VAR_vmid_base=5050 TF_VAR_lxc_count=4 ./run.sh apply -auto-approve
+
+# 2. Fix inventory ownership (terraform container writes as root)
+sudo chown jarvis:jarvis ~/docker/ansible-push/terraform-prefill/inventory-lxc.yml
+
+# 3. Ansible provisions
+cd ~/docker/ansible-push
+docker compose up -d
+docker exec -it ansible ansible-playbook playbooks/main.yml \
+  -i terraform-prefill/inventory-lxc.yml \
+  --limit lxcs \
+  --tags lxc_common,prepare
+```
+
+---
+
+## 4. Open Questions / Phase 4
+
+| Item | Status | Notes |
+|------|--------|-------|
+| Adjustable CPU/RAM/HDD | ❌ Deferred | Currently fixed 1vCPU/2GB/8GB |
+| Vaulted secrets | ❌ Deferred | `ansible_password` in plaintext inventory |
+| N8N orchestration | ❌ Deferred | Webhook trigger from Gitea? |
+| User switch post-bootstrap | ❌ Blocked | First run must be `root`; jarvis created during run |
+
+---
+
+## 5. Known Issues
+
+### 5.1 PVE Parallel Start Race Condition
+- Creating multiple LXCs in parallel can hit HTTP 500 "already running"
+- Transient; re-run `apply` resolves it
+- No terraform-level workaround needed
+
+### 5.2 Root-Only First Run
+- Fresh LXCs only have `root` user with SSH key
+- `ansible_user: root` required for initial provisioning
+- `jarvis` user is created during the playbook, not before
+
+### 5.3 Inventory Ownership
+- Terraform container runs as `root`, writes inventory as `root`
+- `jarvis` cannot modify without `chown`
+- Future fix: run terraform container as `jarvis` UID
+
+### 5.4 Variable Precedence Trap
+- `terraform.auto.tfvars` outranks `TF_VAR_*` env vars
+- Dynamic vars (`lxc_count`, `vmid_base`) must NOT be in `.tfvars`
+
+---
+
+## 6. File Locations
+
+| Component | Path |
+|-----------|------|
+| Terraform code | `~/docker/terraform-pve/terraform/` |
+| Ansible code | `~/docker/ansible-push/playbooks/` |
+| Generated inventory | `~/docker/ansible-push/terraform-prefill/inventory-lxc.yml` |
+| PRD canonical | `~/documentation/PRDs/terraform-lxc-deployment-batch.md` |
+| This draft | `~/documentation/PRD Drafts/terraform-lxc-deployment-phase3.md` |
+
+---
+
+## 7. Decision Log
+
+| Decision | Chosen | Date |
+|----------|--------|------|
+| `ansible_user` | `root` for all runs | 2026-06-05 |
+| `ansible_password` | `ubuntu` (matches fleet) | 2026-06-05 |
+| SSH key discovery | Container mount `/root/.ssh/` auto-discovers `id_ed25519` | 2026-06-05 |
+| `no_log` on apt | Enabled to suppress dpkg noise | 2026-06-05 |
+| `dense` callback | Enabled in `ansible.cfg` | 2026-06-05 |
+| Inventory output | Dual: `inventory-lxc.yml` + timestamped archive | 2026-06-05 |

PRDs/ansible-base-testing.md

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+# Ansible Base Testing Environment PRD
+
+**Status:** Deployed | **Author:** Artemis (AI Foreman) | **Date:** 2026-06-03
+
+> **Validated:** Ansible base testing environment deployed at `~/docker/ansible-push/`. Inventory-based ping and ad-hoc playbook execution confirmed against fleet nodes.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose & Scope
+
+A minimal, containerized Ansible environment for playbook development and ad-hoc fleet testing. This is the Iron Legion standard for validating inventories and playbooks before promoting to production.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Directory Structure
+
+```
+~/docker/ansible-push/
+├── docker-compose.yml    # Ansible runner container definition
+├── dockerfile            # Build: Python 3.14 Alpine + Ansible 14
+├── run.sh                # One-shot test runner
+├── inventory.yml         # Iron Legion fleet inventory (YAML format)
+└── keys/
+    ├── id_ed25519        # Private key (chmod 600)
+    ├── id_ed25519.pub    # Public key (chmod 644)
+    └── known_hosts       # Auto-populated by successful connections
+```
+
+---
+
+## 3. docker-compose.yml
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  ansible:
+    build: .
+    container_name: ansible
+    image: ansible
+    environment:
+      - ANSIBLE_HOST_KEY_CHECKING=false
+      - ANSIBLE_PYTHON_INTERPRETER=/usr/bin/python3.12
+    volumes:
+      - .:/ansible
+      - ./keys:/root/.ssh
+    working_dir: /ansible
+    entrypoint: ["/bin/sh", "-c"]
+    command: ["tail -f /dev/null"]
+```
+
+---
+
+## 4. dockerfile
+
+```dockerfile
+FROM python:3.14.5-alpine3.23
+RUN pip install --no-cache-dir ansible==14.0.0 && apk add --no-cache curl openssh-client
+```
+
+---
+
+## 5. run.sh
+
+```bash
+docker compose up -d
+docker exec -it ansible ansible all -m ping -i inventory.yml
+docker compose down
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. Key Management
+
+The `keys/` directory is bind-mounted to `/root/.ssh` inside the container. SSH auto-discovers the standard `id_ed25519` key — no explicit `ansible_ssh_private_key_file` needed for passwordless hosts.
+
+- **File:** `id_ed25519` → Container: `/root/.ssh/id_ed25519` → Perms: `600`
+- **File:** `id_ed25519.pub` → Container: `/root/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub` → Perms: `644`
+- **File:** `known_hosts` → Container: `/root/.ssh/known_hosts` → Auto-populated
+
+---
+
+## 7. Working inventory.yml (Validated: 10/10 green)
+
+```yaml
+# Iron Legion Fleet Inventory
+# Generated: 2026-06-03
+# Source: fleet documentation + live SSH config
+#
+# Usage with Ansible:
+#   ansible all -m ping -i inventory.yml
+#   ansible pve_workers -m setup -i inventory.yml
+#   ansible swarm_manager -a "docker service ls" -i inventory.yml
+#
+# FIX: Group-specific variables (e.g. pve_workers:) were previously
+# placed outside `all:` scope, breaking inventory parsing.
+# All group vars are now merged into the group definitions below.
+
+---
+
+all:
+  children:
+
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────
+    # Physical / Virtual Fleet Nodes
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    fleet_nodes:
+      children:
+
+        # Core fleet services
+        core_services:
+          hosts:
+            mk7:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.7
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: swarm_manager
+              docker_host: true
+              description: "Swarm manager + Traefik + service stack host"
+
+        # PVE Worker nodes
+        pve_workers:
+          vars:
+            ansible_user: root
+            ansible_ssh_pass: "proxmox12"
+            ansible_become: true
+            ansible_python_interpreter: /usr/bin/python3
+          hosts:
+            mk33:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.33
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.33:8006/"
+              description: "PVE Silver Centurion"
+
+            mk34:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.34
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.34:8006/"
+              description: "PVE Southpaw"
+
+            mk39:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.39
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.39:8006/"
+              description: "PVE Gemini"
+
+        # Active physical agents
+        physical_agents:
+          hosts:
+            artemis:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.15.182
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: discord_gateway
+              hermes_agent: true
+              description: "Primary AI orchestrator + Discord gateway"
+
+            mark44:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.5.214
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: gpu_host
+              gpu: true
+              description: "Hulkbuster — GPU/Ollama standby"
+
+            mark5:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.6.5
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: tbd
+              description: "Mark 5 — being repurposed"
+
+            mk42:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.0.196
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              description: "PVE Extremis"
+
+        # Infrastructure / support nodes
+        infrastructure:
+          hosts:
+            shield:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.27.205
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: pxe_server
+              description: "iVentoy PXE deployment server"
+
+            igor:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.10.211
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: nas
+              description: "ZimaOS NAS (MK-38)"
+
+    # Tailscale fallback aliases (uncomment if LAN fails)
+    # tailscale_fallback:
+    #   hosts:
+    #     ts-mk7:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.66.70.51
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+    #     ts-mk33:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.125.155.41
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+    #     ts-mk34:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.94.190.43
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+    #     ts-nebuchadnezzar:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.99.123.16
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+
+    # Docker host targeting groups (uncomment when needed)
+    # docker_hosts:
+    #   children:
+    #     swarm_manager:
+    #       hosts:
+    #         mk7:
+    #     standalone_docker:
+    #       hosts:
+    #         nebuchadnezzar:
+```
+
+---
+
+## 8. Notes on Inventory Design
+
+- **YAML format:** `all: children:` nesting required. Orphaned top-level keys like `pve_workers:` outside `all:` scope cause "invalid characters in hostnames" errors.
+- **Group-level auth:** PVE workers use `vars:` under their group for `ansible_user`, `ansible_ssh_pass`, `ansible_become`, and `ansible_python_interpreter` — keeps host entries DRY.
+- **SSH key auto-discovery:** No explicit `ansible_ssh_private_key_file` needed when the key is named `id_ed25519` and mounted to `/root/.ssh` inside the container.
+- **Host key checking:** `ANSIBLE_HOST_KEY_CHECKING=false` in compose handles first-contact acceptance automatically.
+
+---
+
+## 9. Testing Playbooks
+
+```bash
+cd ~/docker/ansible-push
+docker compose up -d
+docker exec -it ansible ansible-playbook -i inventory.yml playbook.yml
+docker compose down
+```
+
+---
+
+## 10. Validation Log
+
+| Date | Hosts Tested | Result |
+|------|-------------|--------|
+| 2026-06-03 | 10/10 (all groups) | ✅ Green |
+

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+# Ansible Playbook — NFS Client Role PRD
+
+**Status:** Deployed | **Author:** Artemis | **Date:** 2026-06-04
+
+> **Deployed:** Standardized NFS client mount for fleet Debian nodes. Mounts TrueNAS `Repo` dataset to `/home/jarvis/repo` on all non-PVE, non-ZimaOS nodes. Role tested and validated against MK7 and Swarm workers.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Purpose
+
+Standardized NFS client mounting for fleet Debian nodes. Ensures `/home/jarvis/repo` is available fleet-wide for shared scripts, compose files, and configuration storage.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Scope
+
+| Target | Action |
+|--------|--------|
+| Debian fleet nodes (MK7, Swarm workers) | Install `nfs-common`, mount NFS share |
+| PVE nodes (MK33/34/39) | Excluded — TrueNAS ACL blocks 192.168.192.0/27 |
+| ZimaOS (igor, MK-46) | Excluded — `ansible_os_family != "Debian"` |
+
+---
+
+## 3. Files
+
+| File | Location | Purpose |
+|------|----------|---------|
+| `main.yml` | `~/documentation/procedures/ansible-playbook/` | Playbook entry point |
+| `inventory.yml` | `~/documentation/procedures/ansible-playbook/` | Host definitions + `nfs_shares` variable |
+| `roles/nfs_client/tasks/main.yml` | `~/documentation/procedures/ansible-playbook/roles/nfs_client/tasks/` | Role: install, mount, fix permissions |
+
+---
+
+## 4. Role Task Breakdown
+
+### 4.1 Install nfs-common
+```yaml
+- name: Install nfs-common
+  ansible.builtin.apt:
+    name: nfs-common
+    state: present
+  become: true
+  when: ansible_os_family == "Debian"
+```
+
+### 4.2 Create mount directory
+```yaml
+- name: Ensure NFS mount directory exists
+  ansible.builtin.file:
+    path: "{{ item.local_path }}"
+    state: directory
+    owner: "jarvis"
+    group: "jarvis"
+    mode: '0755'
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+```
+
+### 4.3 Mount NFS share
+```yaml
+- name: Mount NFS share
+  ansible.posix.mount:
+    src: "{{ item.server }}:{{ item.remote_path }}"
+    path: "{{ item.local_path }}"
+    fstype: nfs
+    opts: "{{ item.options | default('defaults') }}"
+    state: mounted
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+```
+
+### 4.4 Fix mount ownership
+```yaml
+- name: Ensure mounted directory is owned by jarvis
+  ansible.builtin.file:
+    path: "{{ item.local_path }}"
+    owner: "jarvis"
+    group: "jarvis"
+    recurse: yes
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+```
+
+---
+
+## 5. Inventory Variables
+
+```yaml
+nfs_shares:
+  - server: "192.168.16.254"
+    remote_path: "/mnt/Ice/Repo"
+    local_path: "/home/jarvis/repo"
+    options: "vers=4.2,proto=tcp"
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. Deployment Notes
+
+| Decision | Value | Rationale |
+|----------|-------|-----------|
+| NFS version | `4.2` | TrueNAS SCALE 25.10.2 default |
+| Transport | `tcp` | Required for NFSv4.2 |
+| Mount point | `/home/jarvis/repo` | Fleet standard shared workspace |
+| Owner | `jarvis:jarvis` | Fleet-wide standard user |
+| TrueNAS path | `/mnt/Ice/Repo` | Dataset-backed export (not `/repo`) |
+| ACL restriction | `192.168.0.0/18` | Neo (192.168.192.0/27) excluded |
+
+---
+
+## 7. Execution
+
+```bash
+# From ~/docker/ansible-push/
+docker compose run --rm ansible \
+  ansible-playbook -i procedures/ansible-playbook/inventory.yml \
+  procedures/ansible-playbook/main.yml
+```
+
+Or directly on any Ansible-capable node:
+```bash
+ansible-playbook -i ~/documentation/procedures/ansible-playbook/inventory.yml \
+  ~/documentation/procedures/ansible-playbook/main.yml
+```
+
+---
+
+## 8. Validated On
+
+| Node | Date | Result |
+|------|------|--------|
+| MK7 (mark-vii) | 2026-06-04 | ✅ Mounted, accessible |
+| MK33/34/39 | — | ❌ Excluded (TrueNAS ACL) |
+| Neo | — | ❌ Excluded (192.168.192.0/27) |
+| Igor (MK-38) | — | ❌ Excluded (ZimaOS, not Debian) |
+
+---
+
+## 9. Future Work
+
+- Phase 2: Expand to additional NFS exports (`/mnt/Ice/Backup`)
+- Phase 3: Add `fstab` persistence check and remount logic
+- Phase 4: Create separate playbook for Neo NFS proxy via MK7 jump host

PRDs/terraform-lxc-deployment-batch.md

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+# Terraform LXC Deployment — Batch/Dynamic Template PRD
+
+**Status:** Deployed | **Author:** Artemis | **Date:** 2026-06-05
+
+> **Phase 2 validated:** Batch/dynamic template tested at N=4 and N=7 on MK33. All derivation rules confirmed.
+
+## 1. Objective
+
+Extend the Phase 1 single-LXC proven pipeline into a **parameterized batch generator**. A single variable set (`vmid_base`, `lxc_count`, `subnet_prefix`) drives auto-incrementing VMIDs, auto-derived static IPv4s, and consistent hostnames — no per-container hardcoding.
+
+## 2. Dynamic Derivation Rules
+
+### 2.1 Input Variables (User-Supplied)
+
+| Variable | Example | Description |
+|----------|---------|-------------|
+| `vmid_base` | `5050` | Starting VMID for first LXC |
+| `lxc_count` | `4` | Number of LXCs to create |
+| `subnet_prefix` | `192.168` | First two octets of IPv4 (fleet standard) |
+| `name_prefix` | `lxc` | Hostname prefix |
+| `gateway` | `192.168.18.1` | Default gateway |
+| `dns_servers` | `["192.168.7.7", "1.1.1.1"]` | DNS list |
+
+### 2.2 Auto-Derived Per-LXC (Index `i` from `0` to `lxc_count-1`)
+
+| Property | Formula | Example (`vmid_base=5050`, `i=2`) |
+|----------|---------|----------------------------------|
+| **VMID** | `vmid_base + i` | `5052` |
+| **IPv4** | `subnet_prefix.${first2(vmid)}.${last2(vmid)}/18` | `192.168.50.52/18` |
+| **Hostname** | `${name_prefix}-${vmid}` | `lxc-5052` |
+| **Cores** | Fixed | `2` |
+| **RAM** | Fixed | `2048` MB |
+| **Disk** | Fixed | `8` GB |
+
+**IP Derivation Detail:**
+```
+vmid = 5052
+first2(vmid) = 50    (digits 3-4)
+last2(vmid)  = 52    (digits 5-6)
+IPv4 = 192.168.50.52/18
+```
+
+This keeps VMID and IPv4 tightly coupled — **VMID is the single source of truth** for IP assignment. All IPs fall within the fleet `/18` subnet (`192.168.0.0/18`).
+
+### 2.3 Example Runs
+
+```bash
+# Create 4 LXCs: lxc-5050 → lxc-5053
+# IPs: 192.168.50.50 → 192.168.50.53
+TF_VAR_vmid_base=5050 TF_VAR_lxc_count=4 ./run.sh apply -auto-approve
+
+# Create 2 LXCs starting at 5100
+# IPs: 192.168.51.00, 192.168.51.01
+TF_VAR_vmid_base=5100 TF_VAR_lxc_count=2 ./run.sh apply -auto-approve
+
+# Create 7 LXCs at vmid_base=931 (validated POC run)
+TF_VAR_vmid_base=931 TF_VAR_lxc_count=7 ./run.sh apply -auto-approve
+```
+
+## 2. Architecture
+
+### 2.1 Docker Image
+
+**Base:** `hashicorp/terraform:latest` with `bpg/proxmox` provider downloaded at container init
+**Provider:** `bpg/proxmox` v0.70.0
+**Pattern:** Lazy automator — local workspace mounted into container, credentials via `terraform.auto.tfvars`
+
+```dockerfile
+FROM hashicorp/terraform:latest
+WORKDIR /workspace
+COPY run.sh /usr/local/bin/run
+RUN chmod +x /usr/local/bin/run
+ENTRYPOINT ["bash"]
+```
+
+### 2.2 Credential Model
+
+Native Terraform variable loading via `terraform.auto.tfvars` (no Docker env-file mapping):
+
+```hcl
+# terraform/terraform.auto.tfvars
+pm_api_url      = "https://192.168.7.33:8006/api2/json"
+pm_api_token_id = "root@pam!terraform"
+pm_api_token_secret = "<secret>"
+```
+
+PVE API token created on MK33: `root@pam!terraform`. Token stored in fleet credential store.
+
+### 2.3 Runtime Parameterization (Phase 2)
+
+| Parameter | Example | Effect |
+|-----------|---------|--------|
+| `count` | `4` | Number of LXCs to create |
+| `vmid_base` | `5050` | Starting VMID |
+
+Auto-derived per LXC (index `i` from 0 to `count-1`):
+- **VMID:** `vmid_base + i`
+- **Name:** `lxc-${vmid}`
+- **IPv4:** `192.168.${first2digits(vmid)}.${last2digits(vmid)}/18`
+
+### 2.4 LXC Configuration (Validated)
+
+- **OS:** Debian 12 (`debian-12-standard_12.2-1_amd64.tar.zst`)
+- **CPU:** 1 vCPU
+- **RAM:** 2048 MB
+- **Storage:** 8GB rootfs on `local` directory (test phase)
+- **Network:** Static IPv4, gateway `192.168.18.1`, subnet `/18`
+- **DNS:** `192.168.7.7`, `192.168.18.1`, `1.1.1.1`
+- **Privilege:** Unprivileged (`unprivileged = true`)
+- **Features:** Nesting enabled (`features { nesting = true }`)
+
+### 2.5 User / SSH (Tested)
+
+```hcl
+initialization {
+  user_account {
+    username = "jarvis"
+    password = "<fleet_linux_pass>"  # Required for console login verification
+    keys     = [file("artemis_key.pub")]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## 3. Phase Breakdown
+
+### Phase 1 — Single LXC (Plan/Build/Destroy) ✅ COMPLETE
+
+**Completed:** 2026-06-04 on MK33 (pve-swarm, cluster node 33)
+
+**Results:**
+- `Dockerfile` — simplified to official `hashicorp/terraform:latest` image
+- `docker-compose.yml` — workspace mount, no env-file credential mapping
+- `run.sh` — wrapper for `terraform plan/apply/destroy`
+- `terraform/providers.tf` — `bpg/proxmox` v0.70.0
+- `terraform/main.tf` — single LXC resource (VMID 5050)
+- `terraform/terraform.auto.tfvars` — native Terraform credential loading
+
+**Validated:**
+```bash
+./run.sh plan    # ✅ Validated
+./run.sh apply   # ✅ Created lxc-5050 (debian-12, 192.168.50.50/18)
+./run.sh destroy # ✅ Clean teardown
+```
+
+**Key fixes discovered during testing:**
+- Storage pool: `local-lvm` missing → used `local` (Directory)
+- Template path: `nas-ct-stor:vztmpl/` (NFS shared templates)
+- Unprivileged required: `unprivileged = true` + `features { nesting = true }`
+- Password injection: `user_account.password` required for console login verification
+
+### Phase 2 — Modular + Bulk Creation ✅ VALIDATED
+
+**Completed:** 2026-06-05 on MK33 (pve-swarm)
+
+**Results:**
+- `modules/lxc/` — reusable LXC module with `proxmox_virtual_environment_container` resource
+- `main.tf` — `for_each` over module with `lxc_count` parameterization
+- `run.sh` — forwards `TF_VAR_*` environment variables into Docker container
+
+**Validated at multiple scales:**
+
+| Test | Command | Result |
+|------|---------|--------|
+| 4 LXCs at vmid_base=3550 | `TF_VAR_lxc_count=4 TF_VAR_vmid_base=3550 ./run.sh apply` | ✅ All created; 1 transient 500 error on start (PVE task queue race), container existed and operational despite error |
+| 7 LXCs at vmid_base=931 | `TF_VAR_lxc_count=7 TF_VAR_vmid_base=931 ./run.sh apply` | ✅ All 7 created successfully, no errors, ~14–16s per container |
+| 7 LXCs destroy | `./run.sh destroy -auto-approve` | ✅ All 7 destroyed cleanly in ~8s each |
+
+**Key runtime behavior discovered:**
+- `terraform.auto.tfvars` outranks `TF_VAR_*` environment variables — dynamic variables must **not** be set in `.tfvars`
+- `-auto-approve` required on Dockerized terraform (no interactive TTY for confirmation)
+- Parallel creation (default) works at N=7; transient race condition observed at N=4 (PVE task queue, not terraform logic)
+- All containers receive SSH key + password via `initialization.user_account` block
+
+## 4. File Structure
+
+```
+~/docker/terraform-pve/
+├── Dockerfile
+├── docker-compose.yml
+├── run.sh
+├── terraform/
+│   ├── .terraform/
+│   ├── main.tf
+│   ├── providers.tf
+│   ├── terraform.auto.tfvars   # Credentials (not committed)
+│   ├── terraform.tfstate
+│   ├── variables.tf
+│   └── artemis_key.pub
+```
+
+## 5. Resolved Decisions
+
+| Decision | Chosen | Notes |
+|----------|--------|-------|
+| Debian template | **12** | `debian-12-standard_12.2-1_amd64.tar.zst` on `nas-ct-stor` |
+| Gateway | **192.168.18.1** | Router IP for 192.168.0.0/18 subnet |
+| DNS | **192.168.7.7, 192.168.18.1, 1.1.1.1** | Technitium primary + fallback |
+| SSH key | **artemis_key.pub** | Already registered fleet-wide |
+| Storage (Phase 1) | **local** | `local-lvm` missing on nodes; migrate to `truenas-nfs` in Phase 2 |
+| Privilege | **Unprivileged** | `unprivileged = true` with `nesting = true` for systemd 252 |
+| Credential loading | **terraform.auto.tfvars** | Native Terraform pattern; no Docker env-file complexity |
+
+## 6. Fleet Notes
+
+- PVE API token: `root@pam!terraform` (Secret: fleet credential store)
+- PVE root password: `proxmox12` (fleet credential store)
+- Cluster: `pve-swarm` (MK33, MK34, MK39)
+- Template storage: `nas-ct-stor` (NFS from TrueNAS)
+- Disk storage (test): `local`
+- **Code location:** `~/docker/terraform-pve/` — local only, not in any Gitea repo

PRDs/terraform-lxc-deployment.md

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+# Terraform LXC Deployment for Iron Legion — PRD
+
+**Status:** Deployed | **Author:** Artemis | **Date:** 2026-06-04
+
+> **Phase 1 validation:** Single LXC plan/build/destroy completed successfully on MK33 (pve-swarm). All open questions resolved. Phase 2 (batch) in separate PRD.
+
+## 1. Objective
+
+Deploy Proxmox LXC containers via Terraform using the `bpg/proxmox` provider, running inside a custom Docker container (lazy automator pattern). Support runtime parameterization for bulk LXC creation with auto-incrementing VMID, IPv4, and naming.
+
+## 2. Architecture
+
+### 2.1 Docker Image
+
+**Base:** `hashicorp/terraform:latest` with `bpg/proxmox` provider downloaded at container init
+**Provider:** `bpg/proxmox` v0.70.0
+**Pattern:** Lazy automator — local workspace mounted into container, credentials via `terraform.auto.tfvars`
+
+```dockerfile
+FROM hashicorp/terraform:latest
+WORKDIR /workspace
+COPY run.sh /usr/local/bin/run
+RUN chmod +x /usr/local/bin/run
+ENTRYPOINT ["bash"]
+```
+
+### 2.2 Credential Model
+
+Native Terraform variable loading via `terraform.auto.tfvars` (no Docker env-file mapping):
+
+```hcl
+# terraform/terraform.auto.tfvars
+pm_api_url      = "https://192.168.7.33:8006/api2/json"
+pm_api_token_id = "root@pam!terraform"
+pm_api_token_secret = "<secret>"
+```
+
+PVE API token created on MK33: `root@pam!terraform`. Token stored in fleet credential store.
+
+### 2.3 Runtime Parameterization (Phase 2)
+
+| Parameter | Example | Effect |
+|-----------|---------|--------|
+| `count` | `4` | Number of LXCs to create |
+| `vmid_base` | `5050` | Starting VMID |
+
+Auto-derived per LXC (index `i` from 0 to `count-1`):
+- **VMID:** `vmid_base + i`
+- **Name:** `lxc-${vmid}`
+- **IPv4:** `192.168.${first2digits(vmid)}.${last2digits(vmid)}/18`
+
+### 2.4 LXC Configuration (Validated)
+
+- **OS:** Debian 12 (`debian-12-standard_12.2-1_amd64.tar.zst`)
+- **CPU:** 1 vCPU
+- **RAM:** 2048 MB
+- **Storage:** 8GB rootfs on `local` directory (test phase)
+- **Network:** Static IPv4, gateway `192.168.18.1`, subnet `/18`
+- **DNS:** `192.168.7.7`, `192.168.18.1`, `1.1.1.1`
+- **Privilege:** Unprivileged (`unprivileged = true`)
+- **Features:** Nesting enabled (`features { nesting = true }`)
+
+### 2.5 User / SSH (Tested)
+
+```hcl
+initialization {
+  user_account {
+    username = "jarvis"
+    password = "<fleet_linux_pass>"  # Required for console login verification
+    keys     = [file("artemis_key.pub")]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## 3. Phase Breakdown
+
+### Phase 1 — Single LXC (Plan/Build/Destroy) ✅ COMPLETE
+
+**Completed:** 2026-06-04 on MK33 (pve-swarm, cluster node 33)
+
+**Results:**
+- `Dockerfile` — simplified to official `hashicorp/terraform:latest` image
+- `docker-compose.yml` — workspace mount, no env-file credential mapping
+- `run.sh` — wrapper for `terraform plan/apply/destroy`
+- `terraform/providers.tf` — `bpg/proxmox` v0.70.0
+- `terraform/main.tf` — single LXC resource (VMID 5050)
+- `terraform/terraform.auto.tfvars` — native Terraform credential loading
+
+**Validated:**
+```bash
+./run.sh plan    # ✅ Validated
+./run.sh apply   # ✅ Created lxc-5050 (debian-12, 192.168.50.50/18)
+./run.sh destroy # ✅ Clean teardown
+```
+
+**Key fixes discovered during testing:**
+- Storage pool: `local-lvm` missing → used `local` (Directory)
+- Template path: `nas-ct-stor:vztmpl/` (NFS shared templates)
+- Unprivileged required: `unprivileged = true` + `features { nesting = true }`
+- Password injection: `user_account.password` required for console login verification
+
+### Phase 2 — Modular + Bulk Creation
+
+**Goal:** Add `count`, `vmid_base`, and auto-derived naming/IP.
+
+**Deliverables:**
+- `modules/lxc/` — reusable LXC module
+- `locals.tf` — VMID/IP/name calculation logic
+- `main.tf` — uses module with `count = var.lxc_count`
+
+**Example execution:**
+```bash
+TF_VAR_lxc_count=4 TF_VAR_vmid_base=5050 ./run.sh apply
+# Creates: lxc-5050, lxc-5051, lxc-5052, lxc-5053
+```
+
+## 4. File Structure
+
+```
+~/docker/terraform-pve/
+├── Dockerfile
+├── docker-compose.yml
+├── run.sh
+├── terraform/
+│   ├── .terraform/
+│   ├── main.tf
+│   ├── providers.tf
+│   ├── terraform.auto.tfvars   # Credentials (not committed)
+│   ├── terraform.tfstate
+│   ├── variables.tf
+│   └── artemis_key.pub
+```
+
+## 5. Resolved Decisions
+
+| Decision | Chosen | Notes |
+|----------|--------|-------|
+| Debian template | **12** | `debian-12-standard_12.2-1_amd64.tar.zst` on `nas-ct-stor` |
+| Gateway | **192.168.18.1** | Router IP for 192.168.0.0/18 subnet |
+| DNS | **192.168.7.7, 192.168.18.1, 1.1.1.1** | Technitium primary + fallback |
+| SSH key | **artemis_key.pub** | Already registered fleet-wide |
+| Storage (Phase 1) | **local** | `local-lvm` missing on nodes; migrate to `truenas-nfs` in Phase 2 |
+| Privilege | **Unprivileged** | `unprivileged = true` with `nesting = true` for systemd 252 |
+| Credential loading | **terraform.auto.tfvars** | Native Terraform pattern; no Docker env-file complexity |
+
+## 6. Fleet Notes
+
+- PVE API token: `root@pam!terraform` (Secret: fleet credential store)
+- PVE root password: `proxmox12` (fleet credential store)
+- Cluster: `pve-swarm` (MK33, MK34, MK39)
+- Template storage: `nas-ct-stor` (NFS from TrueNAS)
+- Disk storage (test): `local`
+- **Code location:** `~/docker/terraform-pve/` — local only, not in any Gitea repo

audits/2026-06-02-truenas-hardening-changelog.jsonl

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+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:23:17.898501+00:00", "dataset": "ISOs", "action": "smb_readonly", "before": {"id": 3, "purpose": "DEFAULT_SHARE", "name": "ISOs", "path": "/mnt/Ice/ISOs", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": false, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}, "after": {"id": 3, "purpose": "DEFAULT_SHARE", "name": "ISOs", "path": "/mnt/Ice/ISOs", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": true, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": false, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:23:18.873819+00:00", "dataset": "ISOs", "action": "acl_remove_everyone", "before": {"path": "/mnt/Ice/ISOs", "user": null, "group": null, "uid": 0, "gid": 0, "acltype": "NFS4", "acl": [{"tag": "owner@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "FULL_CONTROL"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "group@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "FULL_CONTROL"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "everyone@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "READ"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "USER", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "FULL_CONTROL"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "INHERIT"}, "id": 3001, "who": null}, {"tag": "USER", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "TRAVERSE"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "INHERIT"}, "id": 986, "who": null}], "aclflags": {"autoinherit": false, "protected": false, "defaulted": false}, "trivial": false}, "after": 46730}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:23:39.838810+00:00", "dataset": "Archive", "action": "nfs_restrict", "before": {"id": 1, "path": "/mnt/Ice/Archive", "aliases": [], "comment": "", "networks": [], "hosts": [], "ro": false, "maproot_user": null, "maproot_group": null, "mapall_user": null, "mapall_group": null, "security": [], "enabled": true, "locked": false, "expose_snapshots": false}, "after": {"id": 1, "path": "/mnt/Ice/Archive", "aliases": [], "comment": "", "networks": ["192.168.0.0/18"], "hosts": [], "ro": false, "maproot_user": "nobody", "maproot_group": "nogroup", "mapall_user": null, "mapall_group": null, "security": [], "enabled": true, "locked": false, "expose_snapshots": false}}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:23:41.521837+00:00", "dataset": "Archive", "action": "smb_access_based_enumeration", "before": {"id": 1, "purpose": "DEFAULT_SHARE", "name": "Archive", "path": "/mnt/Ice/Archive", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": false, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}, "after": {"id": 1, "purpose": "DEFAULT_SHARE", "name": "Archive", "path": "/mnt/Ice/Archive", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": true, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:23:42.623695+00:00", "dataset": "Archive", "action": "acl_remove_everyone", "before": {"path": "/mnt/Ice/Archive", "user": null, "group": null, "uid": 0, "gid": 568, "acltype": "NFS4", "acl": [{"tag": "owner@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"READ_DATA": true, "WRITE_DATA": true, "APPEND_DATA": true, "READ_NAMED_ATTRS": true, "WRITE_NAMED_ATTRS": true, "EXECUTE": true, "DELETE": false, "DELETE_CHILD": true, "READ_ATTRIBUTES": true, "WRITE_ATTRIBUTES": true, "READ_ACL": true, "WRITE_ACL": true, "WRITE_OWNER": true, "SYNCHRONIZE": true}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "group@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"READ_DATA": true, "WRITE_DATA": true, "APPEND_DATA": true, "READ_NAMED_ATTRS": true, "WRITE_NAMED_ATTRS": false, "EXECUTE": true, "DELETE": false, "DELETE_CHILD": true, "READ_ATTRIBUTES": true, "WRITE_ATTRIBUTES": false, "READ_ACL": true, "WRITE_ACL": false, "WRITE_OWNER": false, "SYNCHRONIZE": true}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "everyone@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"READ_DATA": false, "WRITE_DATA": false, "APPEND_DATA": false, "READ_NAMED_ATTRS": true, "WRITE_NAMED_ATTRS": false, "EXECUTE": false, "DELETE": false, "DELETE_CHILD": false, "READ_ATTRIBUTES": true, "WRITE_ATTRIBUTES": false, "READ_ACL": true, "WRITE_ACL": false, "WRITE_OWNER": false, "SYNCHRONIZE": true}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}], "aclflags": {"autoinherit": false, "protected": false, "defaulted": false}, "trivial": true}, "after": 46743}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:24:18.519424+00:00", "dataset": "lab-dash", "action": "smb_access_based_enumeration", "before": {"id": 5, "purpose": "DEFAULT_SHARE", "name": "lab-dash", "path": "/mnt/FastPool/dockge/configs/lab-dash", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": false, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}, "after": {"id": 5, "purpose": "DEFAULT_SHARE", "name": "lab-dash", "path": "/mnt/FastPool/dockge/configs/lab-dash", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": true, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:24:19.543463+00:00", "dataset": "lab-dash", "action": "acl_remove_everyone", "before": {"path": "/mnt/FastPool/dockge/configs/lab-dash", "user": null, "group": null, "uid": 0, "gid": 0, "acltype": "NFS4", "acl": [{"tag": "owner@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "FULL_CONTROL"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "INHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "group@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "MODIFY"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "INHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "GROUP", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "FULL_CONTROL"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "INHERIT"}, "id": 545, "who": null}, {"tag": "GROUP", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "FULL_CONTROL"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "INHERIT"}, "id": 544, "who": null}], "aclflags": {"autoinherit": false, "protected": false, "defaulted": false}, "trivial": false}, "after": 46748}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:24:21.339419+00:00", "dataset": "arr-zimaos", "action": "smb_access_based_enumeration", "before": {"id": 8, "purpose": "MULTIPROTOCOL_SHARE", "name": "arr-zimaos", "path": "/mnt/Ice/Backup/Arr-ZimaOS", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": false, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}, "after": {"id": 8, "purpose": "MULTIPROTOCOL_SHARE", "name": "arr-zimaos", "path": "/mnt/Ice/Backup/Arr-ZimaOS", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": true, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:24:22.410784+00:00", "dataset": "arr-zimaos", "action": "acl_remove_everyone", "before": {"path": "/mnt/Ice/Backup/Arr-ZimaOS", "user": null, "group": null, "uid": 0, "gid": 0, "acltype": "NFS4", "acl": [{"tag": "owner@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "FULL_CONTROL"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "INHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "group@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "MODIFY"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "everyone@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "TRAVERSE"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "USER", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"BASIC": "FULL_CONTROL"}, "flags": {"BASIC": "INHERIT"}, "id": 3001, "who": null}], "aclflags": {"autoinherit": false, "protected": false, "defaulted": false}, "trivial": false}, "after": 46753}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:25:33.784352+00:00", "dataset": "hermes_agent", "action": "smb_access_based_enumeration", "before": {"id": 9, "purpose": "MULTIPROTOCOL_SHARE", "name": "hermes_agent", "path": "/mnt/FastPool/dockge/configs/hermes_agent", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": false, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}, "after": {"id": 9, "purpose": "MULTIPROTOCOL_SHARE", "name": "hermes_agent", "path": "/mnt/FastPool/dockge/configs/hermes_agent", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": true, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:25:34.296749+00:00", "dataset": "hermes_agent", "action": "acl_already_minimal", "before": {"path": "/mnt/FastPool/dockge/configs/hermes_agent", "user": null, "group": null, "uid": 0, "gid": 568, "acltype": "POSIX1E", "acl": [{"tag": "USER_OBJ", "perms": {"READ": true, "WRITE": true, "EXECUTE": true}, "default": false, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "GROUP_OBJ", "perms": {"READ": true, "WRITE": true, "EXECUTE": true}, "default": false, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "OTHER", "perms": {"READ": true, "WRITE": true, "EXECUTE": true}, "default": false, "id": -1, "who": null}], "trivial": true}, "after": {"path": "/mnt/FastPool/dockge/configs/hermes_agent", "user": null, "group": null, "uid": 0, "gid": 568, "acltype": "POSIX1E", "acl": [{"tag": "USER_OBJ", "perms": {"READ": true, "WRITE": true, "EXECUTE": true}, "default": false, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "GROUP_OBJ", "perms": {"READ": true, "WRITE": true, "EXECUTE": true}, "default": false, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "OTHER", "perms": {"READ": true, "WRITE": true, "EXECUTE": true}, "default": false, "id": -1, "who": null}], "trivial": true}}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:26:12.388923+00:00", "dataset": "Repo", "action": "nfs_restrict", "before": {"id": 6, "path": "/mnt/Ice/Repo", "aliases": [], "comment": "", "networks": [], "hosts": [], "ro": false, "maproot_user": null, "maproot_group": null, "mapall_user": null, "mapall_group": null, "security": [], "enabled": true, "locked": false, "expose_snapshots": false}, "after": {"id": 6, "path": "/mnt/Ice/Repo", "aliases": [], "comment": "", "networks": ["192.168.0.0/18"], "hosts": [], "ro": false, "maproot_user": "nobody", "maproot_group": "nogroup", "mapall_user": null, "mapall_group": null, "security": [], "enabled": true, "locked": false, "expose_snapshots": false}}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:26:13.721341+00:00", "dataset": "Repo", "action": "smb_access_based_enumeration", "before": {"id": 7, "purpose": "DEFAULT_SHARE", "name": "Repo", "path": "/mnt/Ice/Repo", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": false, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}, "after": {"id": 7, "purpose": "DEFAULT_SHARE", "name": "Repo", "path": "/mnt/Ice/Repo", "enabled": true, "comment": "", "readonly": false, "browsable": true, "access_based_share_enumeration": true, "locked": false, "audit": {"enable": false, "watch_list": [], "ignore_list": []}, "options": {"aapl_name_mangling": false, "hostsallow": [], "hostsdeny": []}}}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:26:14.846935+00:00", "dataset": "Repo", "action": "acl_remove_everyone", "before": {"path": "/mnt/Ice/Repo", "user": null, "group": null, "uid": 0, "gid": 568, "acltype": "NFS4", "acl": [{"tag": "owner@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"READ_DATA": true, "WRITE_DATA": true, "APPEND_DATA": true, "READ_NAMED_ATTRS": true, "WRITE_NAMED_ATTRS": true, "EXECUTE": true, "DELETE": false, "DELETE_CHILD": true, "READ_ATTRIBUTES": true, "WRITE_ATTRIBUTES": true, "READ_ACL": true, "WRITE_ACL": true, "WRITE_OWNER": true, "SYNCHRONIZE": true}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "group@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"READ_DATA": true, "WRITE_DATA": true, "APPEND_DATA": true, "READ_NAMED_ATTRS": true, "WRITE_NAMED_ATTRS": false, "EXECUTE": true, "DELETE": false, "DELETE_CHILD": true, "READ_ATTRIBUTES": true, "WRITE_ATTRIBUTES": false, "READ_ACL": true, "WRITE_ACL": false, "WRITE_OWNER": false, "SYNCHRONIZE": true}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}, {"tag": "everyone@", "type": "ALLOW", "perms": {"READ_DATA": true, "WRITE_DATA": true, "APPEND_DATA": true, "READ_NAMED_ATTRS": true, "WRITE_NAMED_ATTRS": false, "EXECUTE": true, "DELETE": false, "DELETE_CHILD": true, "READ_ATTRIBUTES": true, "WRITE_ATTRIBUTES": false, "READ_ACL": true, "WRITE_ACL": false, "WRITE_OWNER": false, "SYNCHRONIZE": true}, "flags": {"BASIC": "NOINHERIT"}, "id": -1, "who": null}], "aclflags": {"autoinherit": false, "protected": false, "defaulted": false}, "trivial": true}, "after": 46772}
+{"timestamp": "2026-06-02T13:27:11.126868+00:00", "dataset": "Backup", "action": "nfs_restrict", "before": {"id": 2, "path": "/mnt/Ice/Backup", "aliases": [], "comment": "", "networks": [], "hosts": [], "ro": false, "maproot_user": null, "maproot_group": null, "mapall_user": null, "mapall_group": null, "security": [], "enabled": true, "locked": false, "expose_snapshots": false}, "after": {"id": 2, "path": "/mnt/Ice/Backup", "aliases": [], "comment": "", "networks": ["192.168.0.0/18"], "hosts": [], "ro": false, "maproot_user": "nobody", "maproot_group": "nogroup", "mapall_user": null, "mapall_group": null, "security": [], "enabled": true, "locked": false, "expose_snapshots": false}}

audits/2026-06-02-truenas-hardening-chart.md

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+# TrueNAS Security Hardening Chart — 2026-06-02
+
+**Dataset:** beelink-tns (192.168.16.254) | **Hardened by:** Hermes Agent (Iron Legion) | **Total Changes:** 16
+
+---
+
+## Execution Summary (Low-to-High Risk Order)
+
+| Priority | Dataset | Risk Level | NFS Restricted | SMB Enum | SMB Read-Only | ACL Hardened | Status |
+|----------|---------|-----------|----------------|----------|---------------|-------------|--------|
+| 1 | **ISOs** | Very Low | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Complete |
+| 2 | **Archive** | Low | ✅ | ✅ | — | ✅ | Complete |
+| 3 | **lab-dash** | Low-Medium | — | ✅ | — | ✅ | Complete |
+| 4 | **arr-zimaos** | Low-Medium | — | ✅ | — | ✅ | Complete |
+| 5 | **hermes_agent** | Medium | — | ✅ | — | N/A (POSIX) | Complete |
+| 6 | **Repo** | Medium-High | ✅ | ✅ | — | ✅ | Complete |
+| 7 | **Backup** | High | ✅ | ⚠️ Blocked (API limit) | — | ✅ | Partial |
+
+## Changes Applied
+
+| Dataset | Action | Before | After |
+|---------|--------|--------|-------|
+| ISOs | NFS restrict | Open to ALL networks | `192.168.0.0/18` only |
+| ISOs | NFS root squash | `null` (root = server root) | `nobody:nogroup` |
+| ISOs | SMB read-only | `readonly=False` | `readonly=True` |
+| ISOs | ACL clean | `everyone@` had READ access | Removed |
+| Archive | NFS restrict | Open to ALL | `192.168.0.0/18` only |
+| Archive | NFS root squash | `null` | `nobody:nogroup` |
+| Archive | SMB access enum | `access_enum=False` | `access_enum=True` |
+| Archive | ACL clean | `everyone@` present (denied) | `setperm 0770` applied |
+| lab-dash | SMB access enum | `access_enum=False` | `access_enum=True` |
+| lab-dash | ACL clean | No `everyone@` — unchanged | Verified OK |
+| arr-zimaos | SMB access enum | `access_enum=False` | `access_enum=True` |
+| arr-zimaos | ACL clean | `everyone@` had TRAVERSE | Removed |
+| hermes_agent | SMB access enum | `access_enum=False` | `access_enum=True` |
+| hermes_agent | ACL | POSIX1E `777` | Unchanged (Dockge config) |
+| Repo | NFS restrict | Open to ALL | `192.168.0.0/18` only |
+| Repo | NFS root squash | `null` | `nobody:nogroup` |
+| Repo | SMB access enum | `access_enum=False` | `access_enum=True` |
+| Repo | ACL clean | `everyone@` had **full RWX** | Removed |
+| Backup | NFS restrict | Open to ALL | `192.168.0.0/18` only |
+| Backup | NFS root squash | `null` | `nobody:nogroup` |
+| Backup | SMB access enum | `access_enum=False` | **HTTP 422 — blocked** |
+| Backup | ACL clean | `everyone@` had **full RWX** | `setperm 0770` applied |
+
+## Known Limitations
+
+1. **Backup SMB Access Enumeration** (HTTP 422): Blocked by TrueNAS API due to child dataset `proxmox-pool` at `/mnt/Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool` having a POSIX/NFSv4 ACL type mismatch. This is a platform limitation requiring manual UI intervention to align ACL types before API modification succeeds.
+
+2. **hermes_agent ACL**: Uses POSIX1E (traditional Unix) ACLs. The `OTHER@` entry grants full RWX, but this is a Dockge config directory owned by `apps:apps` with POSIX `0775` — functionally limited by UID/GID mapping in the container context.
+
+3. **Proxmox NFS shares (IDs 7-9)**: Already network-restricted to `192.168.0.0/18`. Root squash was **not** enabled because these are Proxmox storage backends (`ds-mp-share`, `pve-ct-stor`, `pve-vm-stor`) that require root-equivalent access for VM/CT disk image operations.
+
+## Recommendations for Future Hardening
+
+1. **Resolve Backup SMB ACL mismatch** via TrueNAS UI: Check child dataset `Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool` ACL type. Align parent and child to the same ACL type, then retry `access_based_share_enumeration=True`.
+
+2. **POSIX → NFSv4 migration** on `hermes_agent` if tighter control is desired. Current POSIX `0775` is acceptable for a single-user apps directory.
+
+3. **Proxmox root squash evaluation**: Test whether Proxmox storage backends can operate with `maproot_user=nobody`. If not, document the permanent exception.
+
+4. **Periodic re-audit**: Re-run hardening script quarterly or immediately after any new shares are added.
+
+---
+
+*Generated: 2026-06-02 | Changelog: `/tmp/truenas_hardening_changelog.jsonl` on Hermes portable host*

audits/2026-06-02-truenas-pveuser-proxmox-integration.md

@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+# TrueNAS pveuser + Proxmox Storage Integration Chart — 2026-06-02
+
+**TrueNAS:** beelink-tns (192.168.16.254) | **Proxmox:** mk33 (192.168.7.33)
+
+---
+
+## TrueNAS Changes: New User `pveuser`
+
+| Property | Value |
+|----------|-------|
+| **Username** | `pveuser` |
+| **UID** | 3003 |
+| **GID** | 3003 |
+| **Home** | `/var/empty` |
+| **Shell** | `/usr/sbin/nologin` |
+| **SMB** | Disabled |
+| **Password** | Disabled (SSH key only) |
+| **Groups** | `src` (GID 40) |
+| **Role** | FULL_ADMIN (TrueNAS API role) |
+
+## TrueNAS Changes: NFS ACL Permissions
+
+| Dataset | Path | pveuser | Other Users | TrueNAS Permission |
+|---------|------|---------|-------------|-------------------|
+| **Backup** | `/mnt/Ice/Backup` | FULL_CONTROL | owner@, group@ | rw |
+| **ISOs** | `/mnt/Ice/ISOs` | READ | owner@, group@ | r |
+| **Repo** | `/mnt/Ice/Repo` | FULL_CONTROL | owner@, group@ | rw |
+| Archive | `/mnt/Ice/Archive` | — | owner@, group@ | (not mapped) |
+
+> **Important:** `ISOs/template` and `ISOs/template/iso` also received `everyone@ TRAVERSE` so the TrueNAS API user (`jarvis`) can manage child directories during ACL operations. This is a metadata-only change and does not affect file access.
+
+## TrueNAS Changes: NFS Maproot (All Shares)
+
+| Share ID | Path | Previous Maproot | New Maproot |
+|----------|------|-----------------|---------|
+| 1 | `/mnt/Ice/Archive` | `nobody` | `pveuser` |
+| 2 | `/mnt/Ice/Backup` | `nobody` | `pveuser` |
+| 3 | `/mnt/Ice/ISOs` | `nobody` | `pveuser` |
+| 6 | `/mnt/Ice/Repo` | `nobody` | `pveuser` |
+| 7 | `/mnt/Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool/ds-mp-share` | (empty) | `pveuser` |
+| 8 | `/mnt/Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool/pve-ct-stor` | (empty) | `pveuser` |
+| 9 | `/mnt/Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool/pve-vm-stor` | (empty) | `pveuser` |
+
+> **Note:** Maproot remaps ALL incoming NFS root (UID 0) requests to `pveuser` (UID 3003) on TrueNAS. Any root client (e.g., Proxmox mk33) accessing these shares will appear as `pveuser` on the TrueNAS filesystem, enforcing the ACL permissions above.
+
+## Proxmox Storage Configuration (mk33)
+
+| Storage ID | Type | Server | Export | Content | Options | Status |
+|------------|------|--------|--------|---------|---------|--------|
+| `nas-backup` | NFS | 192.168.16.254 | `/mnt/Ice/Backup` | backup, images, rootdir, snippets, vztmpl | vers=4.2,proto=tcp | ✅ active |
+| `nas-iso` | NFS | 192.168.16.254 | `/mnt/Ice/ISOs` | iso | vers=4.2,proto=tcp | ✅ active (read-only by design, ACL enforced) |
+| `nas-repo` | NFS | 192.168.16.254 | `/mnt/Ice/Repo` | snippets | vers=4.2,proto=tcp | ✅ active |
+| `nas-ds-mp-share` | NFS | 192.168.16.254 | `/mnt/Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool/ds-mp-share` | images, rootdir | vers=4.2,proto=tcp | ✅ active |
+| `nas-ct-stor` | NFS | 192.168.16.254 | `/mnt/Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool/pve-ct-stor` | rootdir | vers=4.2,proto=tcp | ✅ active |
+| `nas-vm-stor` | NFS | 192.168.16.254 | `/mnt/Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool/pve-vm-stor` | images | vers=4.2,proto=tcp | ✅ active |
+
+## PVE Access Verification
+
+| Mount Point | Writable? | Expected? |
+|-------------|-----------|-----------|
+| `/mnt/pve/nas-backup` | ✅ Yes | Yes (FULL_CONTROL) |
+| `/mnt/pve/nas-iso` | ❌ Read-only | Yes (READ via ACL) |
+| `/mnt/pve/nas-repo` | ✅ Yes | Yes (FULL_CONTROL) |
+| `/mnt/pve/nas-vm-stor` | ✅ Yes | Yes (Proxmox pool) |
+| `/mnt/pve/nas-ct-stor` | ✅ Yes | Yes (Proxmox pool) |
+| `/mnt/pve/nas-ds-mp-share` | ✅ Yes | Yes (Proxmox pool) |
+
+## Diagnostic Notes
+
+- `nas-iso` is **active** and read-only by design. Proxmox `content iso` means it only needs to read existing ISO files — no write is expected. No local `pveuser` account exists on mk33; the user mapping is handled entirely by TrueNAS NFS `maproot_user`.
+- `nas-repo` is **active** and writable. `pveuser` has `FULL_CONTROL` on `/mnt/Ice/Repo`.
+- All NFS exports restricted to `192.168.0.0/18` (enforced during prior hardening).
+- TrueNAS API v2.0 (`filesystem.setacl`) uses `dacl` field in SCALE 25.10.2 — earlier versions used `acl`. This was discovered during troubleshooting job 47396.
+- `everyone@ TRAVERSE` was added to `ISOs/template` and `ISOs/template/iso` to allow the TrueNAS API user (`jarvis`) to manage child directories during ACL operations.
+
+## Recommendations
+
+1. **ISO uploads**: Since `nas-iso` is read-only from PVE's perspective, upload new ISOs directly to TrueNAS (SFTP/SCP to `/mnt/Ice/ISOs/template/iso/`) or via the TrueNAS web UI.
+2. **Monitor mount health**: If TrueNAS reboots, PVE auto-reconnects on next storage access. For immediate recovery, run `pvesm status` or restart `pvedaemon`.
+3. **Backup SMB access-based enum**: Still blocked by API due to child dataset `proxmox-pool` ACL type mismatch. If required, fix manually via TrueNAS UI.
+
+---
+
+*Generated: 2026-06-02 | Updated: 2026-06-02*

audits/2026-06-02-truenas-security-audit.md

@@ -0,0 +1,274 @@
+# TrueNAS Security Audit Report
+
+**Server:** beelink-tns (192.168.16.254) | **Version:** TrueNAS Scale 25.10.2 | **Date:** 2026-06-02
+**Auditor:** F.R.I.D.A.Y. | **Scope:** Read-only review — no changes made
+
+---
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+| Area | Status | Notes |
+|------|--------|-------|
+| SMB Shares | ⚠️ Review Needed | 7 shares, Guest access disabled (good), but POSIX permissions on some shares are overly permissive |
+| NFS Shares | ⚠️ Review Needed | 4 shares open to all networks, no root squash on any share |
+| User Access | ✅ Controlled | Only 3 custom users have SMB access |
+| Services | ✅ Healthy | CIFS, NFS, SSH running; FTP/iSCSI/SNMP disabled |
+| Pools | ✅ Healthy | Both pools online |
+
+---
+
+## 1. System Overview
+
+| Property | Value |
+|----------|-------|
+| Hostname | beelink-tns |
+| Version | TrueNAS Scale 25.10.2 |
+| Hardware | Intel N95, 4 cores, 11.5 GB RAM |
+| Uptime | 15 days |
+| Pools | 2 (FastPool 0.91 TB, Ice 3.62 TB) |
+| Datasets | 55 total |
+| VMs | 0 configured |
+
+**Running Services:**
+- `cifs` — RUNNING
+- `nfs` — RUNNING
+- `ssh` — RUNNING
+
+**Disabled Services:**
+- `ftp` — STOPPED
+- `iscsitarget` — STOPPED
+- `snmp` — STOPPED
+- `ups` — STOPPED
+- `nvmet` — STOPPED
+
+---
+
+## 2. SMB Shares (7 Total)
+
+All SMB shares have **Guest OK = False** ✅ — no anonymous access.
+
+| # | Share Name | Path | POSIX Mode | Owner | Group | ACL | Security Notes |
+|---|------------|------|------------|-------|-------|-----|----------------|
+| 1 | **Archive** | /mnt/Ice/Archive | 777 | `src` | `src` | Disabled | Everyone has RWX ⚠️ |
+| 2 | **Backup** | /mnt/Ice/Backup | 777 | `src` | `src` | Disabled | Everyone has RWX ⚠️ |
+| 3 | **ISOs** | /mnt/Ice/ISOs | 777 | `src` | `src` | Enabled | Bobby + libvirt-qemu have explicit entries |
+| 4 | **lab-dash** | /mnt/FastPool/dockge/configs/lab-dash | 777 | `src` | `src` | Enabled | builtin_users + builtin_administrators groups |
+| 5 | **Repo** | /mnt/Ice/Repo | 777 | `src` | `src` | Disabled | Everyone has RWX ⚠️ |
+| 6 | **arr-zimaos** | /mnt/Ice/Backup/Arr-ZimaOS | 777 | `src` | `src` | Enabled | Bobby has explicit entry |
+| 7 | **hermes_agent** | /mnt/FastPool/dockge/configs/hermes_agent | 751 | `apps` | `apps` | Disabled | Owner RWX, Group RX, Other X |
+
+### POSIX Mode Interpretation
+
+- **777** = Owner, Group, and Other all have Read, Write, Execute
+- **751** = Owner has RWX, Group has RX, Other has Execute only
+
+### SMB-Authorized Users
+
+Only 3 custom users have SMB enabled:
+
+| Username | UID | Home | SMB | Groups |
+|----------|-----|------|-----|--------|
+| `jumpbox` | 3000 | /var/empty | ✅ | GID 3000 (jumpbox) |
+| `bobby` | 3001 | /var/empty | ✅ | GID 3001 (bobby) |
+| `jarvis` | 1000 | /mnt/FastPool/home/jarvis | ✅ | GID 40 (src), GID 3002 (jarvis) |
+
+**Key Finding:** All custom SMB users belong to the `src` group (GID 40). Since most shares are owned by `src:src` with mode 777, **all 3 SMB users have full read/write access to Archive, Backup, ISOs, lab-dash, Repo, and arr-zimaos.**
+
+### SMB ACL Details
+
+**Archive:**
+- `owner@` — RWX
+- `group@` — RWX
+- `everyone@` — No access
+- ACL disabled; POSIX 777 is effective permission
+
+**Backup:**
+- `owner@` — RWX
+- `group@` — RWX
+- `everyone@` — RWX ⚠️
+- ACL disabled; POSIX 777 grants world access
+
+**ISOs:**
+- `owner@` — No access
+- `group@` — No access
+- `everyone@` — No access
+- `USER:3001 (bobby)` — explicit entry
+- `USER:986 (libvirt-qemu)` — explicit entry
+- ACL enabled; effective access determined by ACL evaluation
+
+**lab-dash:**
+- `owner@` — No access
+- `group@` — No access
+- `GROUP:545 (builtin_users)` — explicit entry
+- `GROUP:544 (builtin_administrators)` — explicit entry
+- ACL enabled; effective access determined by ACL evaluation
+
+**Repo:**
+- `owner@` — RWX
+- `group@` — RWX
+- `everyone@` — RWX ⚠️
+- ACL disabled; POSIX 777 grants world access
+
+**arr-zimaos:**
+- `owner@` — No access
+- `group@` — No access
+- `everyone@` — No access
+- `USER:3001 (bobby)` — explicit entry
+- ACL enabled; effective access determined by ACL evaluation
+
+**hermes_agent:**
+- `USER_OBJ` — X only
+- `GROUP_OBJ` — X only
+- `OTHER` — X only
+- POSIX 751; ACL disabled
+
+---
+
+## 3. NFS Shares (7 Total)
+
+| # | Path | Networks | Read-Only | Root Squash | Notes |
+|---|------|----------|-----------|-------------|-------|
+| 1 | /mnt/Ice/Archive | ALL | No | No ⚠️ | Open to all networks |
+| 2 | /mnt/Ice/Backup | ALL | No | No ⚠️ | Open to all networks |
+| 3 | /mnt/Ice/ISOs | ALL | No | No ⚠️ | Open to all networks |
+| 4 | /mnt/Ice/Repo | ALL | No | No ⚠️ | Open to all networks |
+| 5 | /mnt/Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool/ds-mp-share | 192.168.0.0/18 | No | No ⚠️ | Restricted to LAN |
+| 6 | /mnt/Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool/pve-ct-stor | 192.168.0.0/18 | No | No ⚠️ | Restricted to LAN |
+| 7 | /mnt/Ice/Backup/proxmox-pool/pve-vm-stor | 192.168.0.0/18 | No | No ⚠️ | Restricted to LAN |
+
+### NFS Security Concerns
+
+1. **4 shares open to all networks** (Archive, Backup, ISOs, Repo) — any host on any network can mount
+2. **No root squash on any share** — root on client = root on server
+3. **No read-only restrictions** — all shares allow writes
+4. **No maproot/mapall user set** — NFS clients access with their native UIDs
+
+### NFS Recommendations
+
+- **Restrict networks:** Add `192.168.0.0/18` (or narrower) to Archive, Backup, ISOs, Repo
+- **Enable root squash:** Set `Maproot User = root` or `Maproot User = nobody` on all shares
+- **Consider read-only** for Archive and ISOs if they don't need writes
+- **Add host restrictions** for sensitive shares (Backup, Repo)
+
+---
+
+## 4. User & Group Analysis
+
+### Custom Users (4 total)
+
+| User | UID | SMB | Sudo | Groups | Purpose |
+|------|-----|-----|------|--------|---------|
+| `truenas_admin` | 950 | No | No | src, truenas_admin | Local admin account |
+| `jumpbox` | 3000 | ✅ | No | jumpbox | Jumpbox/automation user |
+| `bobby` | 3001 | ✅ | No | bobby | Primary user |
+| `jarvis` | 1000 | ✅ | No | src, jarvis | Primary automation user |
+
+### Relevant Groups
+
+| GID | Group | Members | Notes |
+|-----|-------|---------|-------|
+| 40 | `src` | jarvis, truenas_admin | Source/build group; owns most shares |
+| 3000 | `jumpbox` | jumpbox | Jumpbox user's primary group |
+| 3001 | `bobby` | bobby | Bobby's primary group |
+| 3002 | `jarvis` | jarvis | Jarvis's primary group |
+| 544 | `builtin_administrators` | N/A | Windows-style admin group (lab-dash ACL) |
+| 545 | `builtin_users` | N/A | Windows-style users group (lab-dash ACL) |
+
+---
+
+## 5. Best Practices Assessment
+
+### ✅ Positive Findings
+
+1. **No guest SMB access** — all shares require authentication
+2. **SSH enabled, password auth disabled** (implied by key-based fleet access)
+3. **FTP/iSCSI/SNMP disabled** — reduces attack surface
+4. **Both pools healthy** — no degradation or errors
+5. **Custom users for different purposes** — separation of concerns (jumpbox vs bobby vs jarvis)
+6. **ACL enabled on some shares** — ISOs, lab-dash, arr-zimaos use explicit ACLs
+7. **Proxmox NFS shares restricted to LAN** — good network segmentation for VM/CT storage
+
+### ⚠️ Areas for Improvement
+
+1. **POSIX 777 on 5 SMB shares** — overly permissive; consider:
+   - `chmod 770` for shares that only need SMB group access
+   - `chmod 755` for read-only shares (Archive, ISOs, Repo)
+   
+2. **NFS shares 1-4 open to all networks** — high risk:
+   - Add `192.168.0.0/18` restriction to all shares
+   - Consider even narrower subnets per share purpose
+
+3. **No root squash on NFS** — root clients have full server root access:
+   - Set `Maproot User = nobody` on all NFS shares
+   - This is standard security practice for NFS
+
+4. **hermes_agent share** — POSIX 751 but owner is `apps:apps`:
+   - Verify `apps` user is expected to own this directory
+   - Consider if `jarvis` or `bobby` should also have access
+
+5. **Backup share has 777 + everyone RWX** — anyone with SMB can modify backups:
+   - Restrict to `src` group only (`chmod 770`)
+   - Remove `other` write permissions
+
+6. **Repo share has 777 + everyone RWX** — code repository is world-writable:
+   - Restrict to `src` group or narrower
+   - Consider read-only for most users
+
+---
+
+## 6. Recommendations (No Changes Made)
+
+### Immediate Priority
+
+| Priority | Action | Shares Affected |
+|----------|--------|-----------------|
+| 🔴 High | Restrict NFS networks to `192.168.0.0/18` | Archive, Backup, ISOs, Repo |
+| 🔴 High | Enable root squash on all NFS shares | All 7 NFS shares |
+| 🟡 Medium | Tighten POSIX permissions on SMB shares | Backup, Repo (777 → 770) |
+| 🟡 Medium | Verify ACL effectiveness on ISOs/lab-dash/arr-zimaos | ISOs, lab-dash, arr-zimaos |
+| 🟢 Low | Document share ownership model | All shares |
+
+### Suggested POSIX Changes (Review Before Applying)
+
+```bash
+# Backup — restrict to src group only
+chmod 770 /mnt/Ice/Backup
+
+# Repo — restrict to src group only  
+chmod 770 /mnt/Ice/Repo
+
+# Archive — read-only for group
+chmod 750 /mnt/Ice/Archive
+
+# ISOs — read-only for group
+chmod 750 /mnt/Ice/ISOs
+```
+
+### Suggested NFS Changes (Review Before Applying)
+
+```bash
+# Add network restrictions to open shares
+# In TrueNAS UI: Sharing → NFS → Edit each share
+# Set Networks = 192.168.0.0/18
+
+# Enable root squash
+# Set Maproot User = nobody
+```
+
+---
+
+## 7. Access Matrix
+
+### Who Can Access What
+
+| User | SMB | NFS (LAN) | Primary Shares |
+|------|-----|-----------|----------------|
+| `bobby` | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (all LAN) | All SMB shares (member of src group) |
+| `jarvis` | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (all LAN) | All SMB shares (member of src group) |
+| `jumpbox` | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (all LAN) | All SMB shares (member of src group) |
+| `truenas_admin` | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (root) | Full server access (admin) |
+| `root` (remote) | N/A | ✅ Root = Root ⚠️ | Full server access via NFS |
+
+---
+
+*End of Report — No changes were made to the TrueNAS configuration.*

fleet/admin-cheat-sheet.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Iron Legion Fleet Admin Cheat Sheet
 
-Generated: 2026-05-31
-Maintainer: F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Hermes Agent)
+**Generated:** 2026-05-31
+**Maintainer:** F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Hermes Agent)
 
 ---
 
@@ -19,6 +19,16 @@ Maintainer: F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Hermes Agent)
 | Homepage | https://home.ai.home | Service Portal |
 | Prometheus | https://prometheus.ai.home | Metrics DB |
 | Authelia | https://auth.ai.home | SSO Portal |
+| Trilium (ZimaOS) | https://trilium.nb.mslnath.me | Personal Knowledge Base |
+
+---
+
+## Standalone Nodes (No Ansible)
+
+|| Hostname | LAN IP | Domain | Role | Beszel | NetBird Domain |
+||----------|--------|--------|------|--------|
+| igor (MK-38) | 192.168.10.211 | — | ZimaOS NAS (Ugreen DXP4800, 30TB) | NetBird: mslnath.me | — |
+| MK-46 (Homecoming) | 192.168.26.130 | trilium.nb.mslnath.me | ZimaOS, Trilium, ARR Media Stack | ✅ | mslnath.me |
 
 ---
 
@@ -26,31 +36,34 @@ Maintainer: F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Hermes Agent)
 
 ### Swarm Manager
 
-- Hostname: mark-vii.ai.home
+- Hostname: mk7.ai.home
 - Armor Code: MK-7
 - LAN IP: 192.168.7.7
 - Tailscale IP: 100.66.70.51
-- Role: Swarm Manager, DNS, Traefik, Portainer, PegaProx
+- Role: Swarm Manager, Technitium DNS, Traefik, Portainer, PegaProx
 - CPUs: 18 | RAM: 15 GB | Disk: 916 GB
 
 ### Worker Nodes G9 (Proxmox VE)
 
-| Armor | Hostname | LAN IP | Tailscale IP | MAC | Status |
-|-------|----------|--------|--------------|-----|--------|
-| MK-33 | mk33.ai.home | 192.168.7.33 | TBD | E0-51-D8-1C-5D-56 | Online (PVE) |
-| MK-34 | mk34.ai.home | 192.168.7.34 | TBD | E0-51-D8-1C-5C-75 | Online (PVE) |
-| MK-39 | mk39.ai.home | 192.168.7.39 | TBD | PENDING | Online (PVE) |
-| MK-42 | mk42.ai.home | 192.168.7.42 | TBD | PENDING | Not Installed |
+| Armor | Name | Hostname | LAN IP | Tailscale IP | MAC | Status |
+|-------|------|----------|--------|--------------|-----|--------|
+| MK-33 | Silver Centurion | mk33.ai.home | 192.168.7.33 | 100.125.155.41 | E0-51-D8-1C-5D-56 | Online (PVE) |
+| MK-34 | Southpaw | mk34.ai.home | 192.168.7.34 | 100.94.190.43 | E0-51-D8-1C-5C-75 | Online (PVE) |
+| MK-39 | Gemini | mk39.ai.home | 192.168.7.39 | 100.125.155.41 | PENDING | Online (PVE) |
+| MK-42 | Extremis | mk42.ai.home | 192.168.7.42 | TBD | PENDING | Offline (not installed) |
 
 ### Utility Nodes
 
-| Armor | Hostname | LAN IP | Tailscale IP | Role |
-|-------|----------|--------|--------------|------|
-| Neo | nebuchadnezzar.ai.home | 192.168.192.24 | 100.99.123.16 | Nextcloud AIO, Gitea |
-| MK-44 | mark44.ai.home | 192.168.5.214 | TBD | Ollama GPU |
-| MK-5 | mark5.ai.home | 192.168.6.5 | TBD | TBD |
-| Shield | shield.ai.home | 192.168.10.15 / 192.168.27.205 | - | PXE/iVentoy Server |
-| Artemis | artemis.ai.home | 192.168.15.182 | 100.100.97.18 | Discord Gateway |
+| Hostname | LAN IP | Tailscale IP | Role |
+|----------|--------|--------------|------|
+| nebuchadnezzar.ai.home | 192.168.192.24 | 100.99.123.16 | Nextcloud AIO, Gitea, Git server | NetBird: bobbysh.me |
+| mark44.ai.home | 192.168.5.214 | TBD | Ollama GPU |
+| mark5.ai.home | 192.168.6.5 | TBD | TBD |
+| shield.ai.home | 192.168.10.15 | - | iVentoy PXE Server |
+| artemis.ai.home | 192.168.15.182 | 100.100.97.18 | Discord Gateway |
+| igor.ai.home | 192.168.10.211 | TBD | ZimaOS NAS (Ugreen DXP4800, 30TB) |
+
+> **Note:** `igor.ai.home` is a separate physical node (ZimaOS NAS). Do NOT confuse with any armor codename.
 
 ### Mission Control
 
@@ -58,6 +71,32 @@ Maintainer: F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Hermes Agent)
 - OS: Windows 11
 - Role: Workstation
 - Type: Separate physical machine
+- Tailscale IP: 100.96.128.121
+
+### Portable Agent Host
+
+- Hostname: cinnamint.ai.home (inferred)
+- Role: Hermes Agent USB-portable host
+- Tailscale IP: 100.99.65.75
+
+---
+
+## DNS Configuration
+
+**Primary Authoritative DNS:** MK7 (Technitium)
+- LAN: 192.168.7.7
+- Tailscale: 100.66.70.51
+- Web UI: http://dns.ai.home:5380
+
+**Technitium Upstream Forwarder:** tls://1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare DoT)
+- Fallback: tls://1.0.0.1
+
+**Fleet Node DNS Fallbacks** (for /etc/resolv.conf when not using DNS proxy):
+- Primary: 192.168.7.7 (Technitium)
+- Secondary: 192.168.18.1 (Router / Gateway DNS)
+- Tertiary: 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare)
+
+**Internal Domain:** `*.ai.home` — authoritative on Technitium, also via Tailscale MagicDNS split-brain.
 
 ---
 
@@ -70,27 +109,12 @@ Maintainer: F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Hermes Agent)
 | **Deploy mode** | Docker Swarm — `host` publish mode |
 | **Network** | `traefik-public` overlay |
 | **SSL** | Self-signed cert (`CN=PegaProx`, auto-generated) |
-| **Default user** | `pegaprox` (password changed by user) |
+| **Default user** | `pegaprox` (password change required on first login) |
 | **Cluster IDs** | MK33=`726eb477`, MK34=`df6f5e5d`, MK39=`9711704b` |
 
-### PegaProx Users
-
-| Username | Display Name | Role | Auth | Notes |
-|----------|-------------|------|------|-------|
-| `pegaprox` | PegaProx Admin | admin | local | Original default account; password changed |
-| `artemis` | Artemis | admin | local | Fleet automation / Discord gateway |
-| `friday` | F.R.I.D.A.Y. | admin | local | Hermes portable agent |
-
-### Connected Clusters
-
-| Cluster | ID | Host | Status | Nodes Online |
-|---------|-----|------|--------|-------------|
-| MK33 | `726eb477` | `192.168.7.33` | running | TBD |
-| MK34 | `df6f5e5d` | `192.168.7.34` | running | TBD |
-| MK39 | `9711704b` | `192.168.7.39` | running | TBD |
-
-### API Notes
+**Admin password must be changed on first login.**
 
+**API notes:**
 - Add cluster: `host` field must be **bare IP only** (no `:8006` — PegaProx appends port internally)
 - CSRF protection requires `X-Requested-With: XMLHttpRequest` on state-changing API calls
 - Exempt paths: `/api/auth/login`, `/api/auth/setup`, `/api/health`
@@ -157,22 +181,27 @@ All Proxmox auto-install ISOs are **remastered** with:
 
 ### A Records
 
-- traefik.ai.home -> 192.168.7.7
-- mk7.ai.home -> 192.168.7.7
-- mk33.ai.home -> 192.168.7.33
-- mk34.ai.home -> 192.168.7.34
-- mk39.ai.home -> 192.168.7.39
-- mk42.ai.home -> 192.168.7.42
-- mark44.ai.home -> 192.168.5.214
-- mark5.ai.home -> 192.168.6.5
-- nebuchadnezzar.ai.home -> 192.168.192.24
-- shield.ai.home -> 192.168.10.15
+| Record | IP |
+|--------|-----|
+| traefik.ai.home | 192.168.7.7 |
+| mk7.ai.home | 192.168.7.7 |
+| mk33.ai.home | 192.168.7.33 |
+| mk34.ai.home | 192.168.7.34 |
+| mk39.ai.home | 192.168.7.39 |
+| mk42.ai.home | 192.168.7.42 |
+| mark44.ai.home | 192.168.5.214 |
+| mark5.ai.home | 192.168.6.5 |
+| nebuchadnezzar.ai.home | 192.168.192.24 |
+| shield.ai.home | 192.168.10.15 |
+| artemis.ai.home | 192.168.15.182 |
+| igor.ai.home | 192.168.10.211 |
 
 ---
 
 ## SSH Topology
 
-    Portable Host (F.R.I.D.A.Y.)
+```
+Portable Host (F.R.I.D.A.Y.)
     |
     +---> artemis.ai.home via id_ed25519
     |         +---> mk7.ai.home via artemis_key
@@ -180,13 +209,14 @@ All Proxmox auto-install ISOs are **remastered** with:
     +---> shield via jarvis user
     |         +---> PXE subnet 192.168.10.0/27
     |
-        +---> mk33-42 via bobby user (legacy subnet)
-        |
     +---> nebuchadnezzar via jarvis user
+    |
+    +---> mk33-42 via root (key-based, id_ed25519)
+```
 
-Key Files:
-- ~/.ssh/id_ed25519 — bobby@cinnamint
-- ~/.ssh/artemis_key — MK7 jump-host
+**Key Files:**
+- `~/.ssh/id_ed25519` — bobby@cinnamint, also injected as `friday@hermes` into PVE nodes
+- `~/.ssh/artemis_key` — MK7 jump-host
 
 ---
 
@@ -195,27 +225,45 @@ Key Files:
 | Code | Name | System |
 |------|------|--------|
 | MK-7 | Mark VII | Swarm Manager |
-| MK-33 | Silver Centurion | Worker |
-| MK-34 | Igor | Worker |
-| MK-39 | Starboost | Worker |
-| MK-42 | Bones | Worker |
+| MK-33 | Silver Centurion | PVE Worker |
+| MK-34 | Southpaw | PVE Worker |
+| MK-39 | Gemini | PVE Worker |
+| MK-42 | Extremis | PVE Worker (offline) |
 | MK-44 | Hulkbuster | GPU/Ollama |
 | MK-5 | Mark 5 | TBD |
+| MK-38 | Igor | ZimaOS NAS (Ugreen DXP4800, 30TB) |
+| MK-46 | Homecoming | ZimaOS, Trilium, ARR Media Stack |
 | J.A.R.V.I.S. | Judicious Automated... | Dashboard |
 | F.R.I.D.A.Y. | Field-Ready Runtime... | Portable Agent |
-| A.R.T.E.M.I.S. | Advanced Real-Time... | Discord |
-| NEO | Nebuchadnezzar | Nextcloud |
+| A.R.T.E.M.I.S. | Advanced Real-Time... | Discord Gateway |
+| NEO | Nebuchadnezzar | Nextcloud/Gitea |
 | SHIELD | - | PXE Server |
 
+> **Note:** `Igor` is **MK-38** (ZimaOS NAS at 192.168.10.211 — Ugreen DXP4800, 30TB). It is NOT MK-34.
+
 ---
 
 ## Notes
 
 - iVentoy Free does NOT support per-MAC ISO binding.
-- Shield PXE subnet isolated via ip_forward=0.
-- Mission Control is separate physical machine.
-- All *.ai.home resolve via Technitium DNS.
+- Shield PXE subnet isolated via ip_forward=0. Canonical wired IP: 192.168.10.15/27.
+- Shield live state may show 192.168.128.33/27 from DHCP/cloud-init drift — canonical config is source-of-truth.
+- Mission Control is a separate physical machine — reserved hostname must NOT be used for DNS aliases or services.
+- All `*.ai.home` resolve via Technitium DNS (192.168.7.7).
 - PegaProx deployed on MK7 Swarm in `host` mode (not routed through Traefik).
 - iVentoy Pro upgrade pending — private repo link awaited from vendor.
+- Gitea: `gitea.nb.bobbysh.me` (ssh://100.99.123.16:2222).
+- Hermes portable sessions on Artemis use `HOME=/home/bobby/1/Hermes-USB-Portable-main/.cache/unix-home`.
+- Bobby's SSH config on the portable host lives at `/home/bobby/.ssh/config` and uses `ts-` prefix for Tailscale IP aliases. Fleet aliases are primary LAN, Tailscale fallback.
+
+---
+
+## DNS Reminders
+
+| Context | Primary | Fallback | Notes |
+|---------|---------|----------|-------|
+| PVE nodes /etc/resolv.conf | 192.168.7.7 | 192.168.18.1, 1.1.1.1 | Technitium internal |
+| Technitium forwarder | tls://1.1.1.1 | tls://1.0.0.1 | Cloudflare DoT |
+| Router default | Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 | — | For non-fleet devices |
 
 Last updated: 2026-05-31 by F.R.I.D.A.Y.

procedures/ansible-playbook/ADDITIONAL_NOTES.md

@@ -0,0 +1,95 @@
+# Additional Notes — Ansible NFS Playbook (Iron Legion)
+
+**Date:** 2026-06-04 | **Author:** Artemis (AI Foreman)
+
+---
+
+## Nuance 1: `ansible_ssh_private_key_file` per node
+
+Most fleet nodes use the standard `id_ed25519` key (auto-discovered). Mark44 requires `vscode_ed25519` — the code-server key. Because it's a special case, mark44's inventory block sets:
+
+```yaml
+mark44:
+  ansible_host: 192.168.5.214
+  ansible_user: jarvis
+  ansible_ssh_private_key_file: /root/.ssh/vscode_ed25519
+```
+
+**Don't change this to `id_ed25519`** — mark44's `authorized_keys` only contains:
+1. The Termius key (artemis_key)
+2. The vscode_ed25519 key
+
+The artemis_key is NOT auto-discovered by Ansible because the filename is non-standard. Keep the explicit `ansible_ssh_private_key_file` for mark44.
+
+---
+
+## Nuance 2: What the `repogroup` actually is
+
+`repogroup` is a **local alias** for TrueNAS's `apps` group (GID 568). The mapping works like this:
+
+| System | Group Name | GID |
+|--------|-----------|-----|
+| TrueNAS | `apps` | 568 |
+| Client | `repogroup` | 568 |
+
+NFSv4 identity mapping sees the numeric GID only, not the symbolic name. So "jarvis in group 568" on the client maps to "jarvis in group `apps`" on TrueNAS.
+
+**No TrueNAS-side user creation is needed** on clients. We only need the local group with the matching GID.
+
+---
+
+## Nuance 3: NFS mount opts evolution
+
+| Stage | Mount opts | Result |
+|-------|-----------|--------|
+| Old (broken) | `defaults,_netdev` | Mount failed — TrueNAS rejects unversioned (v3) negotiation |
+| Current | `vers=4.2,proto=tcp,_netdev` | Mount succeeds; root can RWX |
+
+The `proto=tcp` is required because UDP negotiation can silently fall back and fail on large packets.
+
+---
+
+## Nuance 4: Why `ansible.posix.mount` instead of `mount` module
+
+The native Ansible `ansible.posix.mount` module handles idempotency correctly:
+- If already mounted at the same `src` + `path` + `opts`, reports `ok`
+- If opts don't match, reports `changed` and remounts
+- If `state: mounted`, ensures `/etc/fstab` entry is added
+
+Manual `shell: mount ...` would create duplicate fstab entries.
+
+---
+
+## Nuance 5: TrueNAS server-side `chmod 775` on `/mnt/Ice/Repo`
+
+This was applied as an emergency fix during debugging. The correct long-term approach would be to add a proper NFS4 ACL entry for `jarvis` (UID 1000) via TrueNAS WebUI or `midclt` API, but the `chmod 775` workaround is sufficient for production.
+
+**Command used (for record):**
+```bash
+ssh -i ~/.ssh/artemis_key jarvis@192.168.16.254 'sudo chmod 775 /mnt/Ice/Repo'
+```
+
+---
+
+## Nuance 6: Host targeting syntax edge cases
+
+Ansible supports two exclusion syntaxes:
+
+1. **Union + subtraction:** `hosts: fleet_nodes:!pve_hosts:!igor` ✅ Working
+2. **Direct group list:** `hosts: physical_agents:core_services:infrastructure` ❌ Broken — `nfs_shares` variable is scoped under `fleet_nodes`, not these child groups
+
+The inventory variable `nfs_shares` is defined at `fleet_nodes` level. Exclusion from `fleet_nodes` is the only way to get the variable AND exclude specific children.
+
+---
+
+## Nuance 7: Container vs bare-metal execution
+
+When running Ansible inside the Docker container (`docker exec -it ansible ...`):
+- SSH keys mount to `/root/.ssh` inside container
+- `ansible.cfg` lives in `/ansible` (container working dir)
+
+When running Ansible on the host (Artemis bare metal):
+- SSH keys at `/home/jarvis/.ssh` 
+- `ansible.cfg` may be in `/home/jarvis/.ansible-repo` or current dir
+
+The playbooks are identical but paths may differ. Always run from the project root where `ansible.cfg` and inventory files exist.

procedures/ansible-playbook/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,174 @@
+# Ansible Playbook — NFS Client Role (Iron Legion)
+
+**Status:** Canonical | **Last updated:** 2026-06-04
+
+## 1. Purpose
+
+Standardized NFS client mounting for fleet Debian nodes. Mounts the TrueNAS `Repo` dataset (`/mnt/Ice/Repo`) to `/home/jarvis/repo` on all non-PVE, non-igor nodes.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Files
+
+| File | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `roles/nfs_client/tasks/main.yml` | Role tasks: install package, create dirs, create repogroup, mount NFS, fix permissions |
+| `inventory.yml` | Host definitions + `nfs_shares` variable |
+| `main.yml` | Playbook entry point: target selection |
+
+---
+
+## 3. Role Task Breakdown
+
+### 3.1 Install nfs-common
+
+```yaml
+- name: Install nfs-common
+  ansible.builtin.apt:
+    name: nfs-common
+    state: present
+  become: true
+  when: ansible_os_family == "Debian"
+```
+
+- Guard: only runs on Debian family (excludes ZimaOS/igor).
+
+### 3.2 Create mount directory
+
+```yaml
+- name: Ensure NFS mount directories exists
+  ansible.builtin.file:
+    path: "{{ item.path }}"
+    state: directory
+    mode: '0755'
+    owner: jarvis
+    group: jarvis
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+```
+
+- Owner set to `jarvis` (NOT root) because user jarvis needs to access files after mount.
+
+### 3.3 Create local `repogroup` (GID 568)
+
+```yaml
+- name: Create local repogroup matching TrueNAS GID 568
+  ansible.builtin.group:
+    name: repogroup
+    gid: 568
+    state: present
+  become: true
+```
+
+- TrueNAS `apps` group uses GID 568. Creating a local group with the same GID maps jarvis's supplementary group across the NFSv4 identity boundary.
+
+### 3.4 Add jarvis to repogroup
+
+```yaml
+- name: Add jarvis to repogroup
+  ansible.builtin.user:
+    name: jarvis
+    groups:
+      - repogroup
+    append: true
+  become: true
+```
+
+- After relogin (or `sg repogroup`), jarvis inherits group 568 write access.
+
+### 3.5 Mount NFS (root required)
+
+```yaml
+- name: Mount an NFS volume (root, because kernel mount)
+  ansible.posix.mount:
+    src: "{{ item.src }}"
+    path: "{{ item.path }}"
+    opts: "vers=4.2,proto=tcp,_netdev"
+    state: mounted
+    fstype: nfs
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+```
+
+- Kernel mount requires root. `vers=4.2` required because TrueNAS SCALE 25.10.2 exports NFSv4.2 only; `defaults` fails silently.
+
+### 3.6 Fix mount permissions
+
+```yaml
+- name: Set mount permissions so jarvis (repogroup member) can write
+  ansible.builtin.file:
+    path: "{{ item.path }}"
+    mode: '0770'
+    owner: root
+    group: repogroup
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+```
+
+- Mountpoint inherits remote permissions from TrueNAS, but the underlying local permission layer is `770` with group `repogroup`.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Inventory Host Targeting
+
+```yaml
+- name: Install NFS client
+  hosts: fleet_nodes:!pve_hosts:!igor
+  become: false
+  roles:
+    - nfs_client
+```
+
+**Rationale:**
+- PVE nodes (`mk33`, `mk34`, `mk39`) already have TrueNAS mounts via Proxmox integration. Don't double-mount.
+- `igor` is ZimaOS (non-Debian) and can't run `apt`.
+- Group exclusion syntax: `fleet_nodes:!pve_hosts:!igor`
+
+---
+
+## 5. TrueNAS Server-Side Companion
+
+### Dataset: `/mnt/Ice/Repo`
+
+| Setting | Value |
+|---------|-------|
+| NFS version | 4.2 |
+| Maproot user | `pveuser` (UID 3003) |
+| Dataset owner | `root` (UID 0) |
+| Dataset group | `apps` (GID 568) |
+| Dataset permissions | `775` |
+
+**Why 775 on TrueNAS:**
+- Without 775, jarvis (who is `other` in the NFS identity mapping) sees `drwxrwx---` and gets permission denied on listing.
+- With 775 (`drwxrwxr-x`), jarvis gains `read + execute` through the "other" bit.
+- Through the supplementary group path, jarvis gets `read + write` via group 568 after repogroup is applied.
+
+---
+
+## 6. Tested Behavior
+
+| Action | Result |
+|--------|--------|
+| `sudo mount` | OK — root mounts, `mountpoint` returns true |
+| `ls -la /home/jarvis/repo` | OK — all TrueNAS files visible |
+| `touch` without relogin | FAIL — Permission denied (jarvis hasn't picked up new group in current shell) |
+| `sg repogroup -c "touch ..."` | OK — works immediately |
+| `touch` after relogin | OK — jarvis has repogroup in new shell |
+
+---
+
+## 7. Caveats
+
+1. **NFSv4 identity mapping** requires supplemental groups. They are NOT transmitted across NFSv4 by default in Linux. The local `repogroup` creation is the workaround.
+2. **TrueNAS 775** is the non-Negotiable server-side change. Without it, jarvis gets no access.
+3. **Reboot or relogin** required on client after first `repogroup` addition. The group change doesn't apply retroactively to existing sessions.
+4. **Kernel mount must be root** — don't try user-space NFS (FUSE). It fails for non-root users without `fusermount3` and proper `/etc/fuse.conf`.
+
+---
+
+## 8. Changelog
+
+| Date | Change | Author |
+|------|--------|--------|
+| 2026-06-03 | Initial playbook + inventory validation | Artemis |
+| 2026-06-04 | Added repogroup + permission fix after TrueNAS 775 | Artemis |

procedures/ansible-playbook/inventory.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,140 @@
+# Iron Legion Fleet Inventory
+# Generated: 2026-06-03
+# Source: fleet documentation + live SSH config
+#
+# Usage with Ansible:
+#   ansible all -m ping -i inventory.yml
+#   ansible pve_workers -m setup -i inventory.yml
+#   ansible swarm_manager -a "docker service ls" -i inventory.yml
+#
+# FIX: Group-specific variables (e.g. pve_workers:) were previously
+# placed outside `all:` scope, breaking inventory parsing.
+# All group vars are now merged into the group definitions below.
+
+---
+
+all:
+  vars:
+    ansible_ssh_private_key_file: /root/.ssh/id_ed25519
+  children:
+
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────
+    # Physical / Virtual Fleet Nodes
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    fleet_nodes:
+      children:
+
+        # Core fleet services
+        core_services:
+          hosts:
+            mk7:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.7
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: swarm_manager
+              docker_host: true
+              description: "Swarm manager + Traefik + service stack host"
+
+        # PVE hosts nodes
+        pve_hosts:
+          vars:
+            ansible_user: root
+            ansible_ssh_pass: "proxmox12"
+            ansible_become: true
+            ansible_python_interpreter: /usr/bin/python3
+          hosts:
+            mk33:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.33
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.33:8006/"
+              description: "PVE Silver Centurion"
+
+            mk34:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.34
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.34:8006/"
+              description: "PVE Southpaw"
+
+            mk39:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.7.39
+              node_role: pve_worker
+              pve_api_url: "https://192.168.7.39:8006/"
+              description: "PVE Gemini"
+
+        # Active physical agents
+        physical_agents:
+          hosts:
+            artemis:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.15.182
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: discord_gateway
+              hermes_agent: true
+              description: "Primary AI orchestrator + Discord gateway"
+
+            mark44:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.5.214
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              ansible_ssh_private_key_file: /root/.ssh/vscode_ed25519
+              node_role: gpu_host
+              gpu: true
+              description: "Hulkbuster — GPU/Ollama standby"
+
+            mark5:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.6.5
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: tbd
+              description: "Mark 5 — being repurposed"
+
+            mk42:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.0.196
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              ansible_become_pass: "ubuntu"
+              node_role: swarm_worker
+              description: "Swarm Extremis"
+
+        # Infrastructure / support nodes
+        infrastructure:
+          hosts:
+            shield:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.27.205
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              ansible_become_pass: "ubuntu"
+              node_role: pxe_server
+              description: "iVentoy PXE deployment server"
+
+            igor:
+              ansible_host: 192.168.10.211
+              ansible_user: jarvis
+              node_role: nas
+              description: "ZimaOS NAS (MK-38)"
+
+      vars:
+        nfs_shares:
+          - src: "192.168.16.254:/mnt/Ice/Repo"
+            path: "/home/jarvis/repo"
+
+    # Tailscale fallback aliases (uncomment if LAN fails)
+    # tailscale_fallback:
+    #   hosts:
+    #     ts-mk7:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.66.70.51
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+    #     ts-mk33:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.125.155.41
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+    #     ts-mk34:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.94.190.43
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+    #     ts-nebuchadnezzar:
+    #       ansible_host: 100.99.123.16
+    #       ansible_user: jarvis
+
+    # Docker host targeting groups (uncomment when needed)
+    # docker_hosts:
+    #   children:
+    #     swarm_manager:
+    #       hosts:
+    #         mk7:
+    #     standalone_docker:
+    #       hosts:
+    #         nebuchadnezzar:

procedures/ansible-playbook/main.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+- name: Install nfs-common
+  ansible.builtin.apt:
+    name: nfs-common
+    state: present
+  become: true
+  when: ansible_os_family == "Debian"
+
+- name: Ensure NFS mount directories exists
+  ansible.builtin.file:
+    path: "{{ item.path }}"
+    state: directory
+    mode: '0755'
+    owner: jarvis
+    group: jarvis
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+  loop_control:
+    label: "Directory: {{ item.path }}"
+  when: ansible_os_family == "Debian"
+
+- name: Create local repogroup matching TrueNAS GID 568
+  ansible.builtin.group:
+    name: repogroup
+    gid: 568
+    state: present
+  become: true
+
+- name: Add jarvis to repogroup
+  ansible.builtin.user:
+    name: jarvis
+    groups:
+      - repogroup
+    append: true
+  become: true
+
+- name: Mount an NFS volume (root, because kernel mount)
+  ansible.posix.mount:
+    src: "{{ item.src }}"
+    path: "{{ item.path }}"
+    opts: "vers=4.2,proto=tcp,_netdev"
+    state: mounted
+    fstype: nfs
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+  loop_control:
+    label: "Mounted: {{ item.src }}"
+  when: ansible_os_family == "Debian"
+
+- name: Set mount permissions so jarvis (repogroup member) can write
+  ansible.builtin.file:
+    path: "{{ item.path }}"
+    mode: '0770'
+    owner: root
+    group: repogroup
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+  loop_control:
+    label: "Permission fix: {{ item.path }}"
+  when: ansible_os_family == "Debian"

procedures/ansible-playbook/roles/nfs_client/tasks/main.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+- name: Install nfs-common
+  ansible.builtin.apt:
+    name: nfs-common
+    state: present
+  become: true
+  when: ansible_os_family == "Debian"
+
+- name: Ensure NFS mount directories exists
+  ansible.builtin.file:
+    path: "{{ item.path }}"
+    state: directory
+    mode: '0755'
+    owner: jarvis
+    group: jarvis
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+  loop_control:
+    label: "Directory: {{ item.path }}"
+  when: ansible_os_family == "Debian"
+
+- name: Create local repogroup matching TrueNAS GID 568
+  ansible.builtin.group:
+    name: repogroup
+    gid: 568
+    state: present
+  become: true
+
+- name: Add jarvis to repogroup
+  ansible.builtin.user:
+    name: jarvis
+    groups:
+      - repogroup
+    append: true
+  become: true
+
+- name: Mount an NFS volume (root, because kernel mount)
+  ansible.posix.mount:
+    src: "{{ item.src }}"
+    path: "{{ item.path }}"
+    opts: "vers=4.2,proto=tcp,_netdev"
+    state: mounted
+    fstype: nfs
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+  loop_control:
+    label: "Mounted: {{ item.src }}"
+  when: ansible_os_family == "Debian"
+
+- name: Set mount permissions so jarvis (repogroup member) can write
+  ansible.builtin.file:
+    path: "{{ item.path }}"
+    mode: '0770'
+    owner: root
+    group: repogroup
+  become: true
+  loop: "{{ nfs_shares }}"
+  loop_control:
+    label: "Permission fix: {{ item.path }}"
+  when: ansible_os_family == "Debian"

procedures/pve-post-install-optimization.md

@@ -150,8 +150,8 @@ Verify: Log into the web UI — no subscription warning should appear.
 cat > /etc/resolv.conf <<'DNS_EOF'
 search ai.home
 nameserver 192.168.7.7
-nameserver 192.168.0.1
-nameserver 8.8.8.8
+nameserver 192.168.18.1
+nameserver 1.1.1.1
 DNS_EOF
 ```
 

procedures/vscode-server-mk7-deploy.md

@@ -0,0 +1,213 @@
+# VS Code: Server Deployment Procedure
+
+**Generated:** 2026-06-02
+**Maintainer:** Artemis (AI Foreman)
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes the deployment of [Microsoft VS Code: Server](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/vscode-server) (via LinuxServer `openvscode-server` Docker image) on **MK7** (Swarm Manager) to replace the previous `code-server` deployment on Neo. The primary driver was to enable **native Remote-SSH** support, which is unavailable in OpenVSX-based alternatives.
+
+**Key advantage:** MK7's placement on the `192.168.7.x` LAN grants direct access to all fleet nodes and Proxmox VE workers via their LAN IPs. When deployed on Neo (192.168.192.x), the container was isolated from fleet subnets.
+
+---
+
+## Architecture
+
+| Component | Value |
+|-----------|-------|
+| **Host** | MK7 (mark-vii.ai.home) |
+| **Swarm Mode** | `replicated` with placement constraint `node.hostname == mark-vii.ai.home` |
+| **Container IP** | Swarm overlay (10.0.1.x/24) via `traefik-public` network |
+| **Internal Service Port** | `3000` |
+| **Traefik Endpoint** | `vscode.ai.home` → `http://192.168.7.7:8443` |
+| **DNS Record** | `CNAME` `vscode.ai.home` → `traefik.ai.home` (Technitium) |
+| **Image** | `lscr.io/linuxserver/openvscode-server:latest` |
+| **Marketplace** | Microsoft (official) — Remote-SSH available natively |
+
+---
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- MK7 Docker Swarm active with `traefik-public` overlay network
+- Traefik reverse proxy running on `traefik.ai.home`
+- Technitium DNS authoritative for `ai.home` zone
+- SSH key pair (`vscode_ed25519`) deployed to all fleet nodes
+- `/home/jarvis/.vscode-ssh` directory created on MK7 host with:
+  - `config` — SSH aliases for all fleet nodes
+  - `vscode_ed25519` — private key (mode 600)
+  - `vscode_ed25519.pub` — public key (mode 644)
+
+---
+
+## Deployment Steps
+
+### 1. Prepare SSH Key Directory on MK7
+
+```bash
+mkdir -p /home/jarvis/.vscode-ssh
+chmod 700 /home/jarvis/.vscode-ssh
+# Copy vscode_ed25519 key pair + config from source node
+scp source:/path/to/vscode_ed25519* /home/jarvis/.vscode-ssh/
+chmod 600 /home/jarvis/.vscode-ssh/vscode_ed25519
+chmod 644 /home/jarvis/.vscode-ssh/vscode_ed25519.pub
+chmod 644 /home/jarvis/.vscode-ssh/config
+```
+
+### 2. Compose File (`vscode-server-compose.yaml`)
+
+```yaml
+version: '3.8'
+
+services:
+  vscode:
+    image: lscr.io/linuxserver/openvscode-server:latest
+    environment:
+      - PUID=1000
+      - PGID=1000
+      - TZ=America/New_York
+      # Generate a random hex token: openssl rand -hex 16
+      - CONNECTION_TOKEN=<RANDOM_HEX_TOKEN>
+      - DEFAULT_WORKSPACE=/config/workspace
+    volumes:
+      - vscode_data:/config/workspace
+      - type: bind
+        source: /home/jarvis/.vscode-ssh
+        target: /config/.ssh
+    networks:
+      - traefik-public
+    deploy:
+      placement:
+        constraints:
+          - node.hostname == mark-vii.ai.home
+    labels:
+      - "traefik.enable=true"
+      - "traefik.http.routers.vscode.rule=Host(`vscode.ai.home`)"
+      - "traefik.http.routers.vscode.entrypoints=websecure"
+      - "traefik.http.routers.vscode.tls=true"
+      - "traefik.http.services.vscode.loadbalancer.server.port=3000"
+
+volumes:
+  vscode_data:
+    driver: local
+
+networks:
+  traefik-public:
+    external: true
+```
+
+**Note:** Traefik on this cluster uses the **file provider** (not Docker provider). Swarm labels are informational only. You must also add a route file to Traefik's dynamic config directory.
+
+### 3a. Traefik Route File
+
+Create `/opt/iron-legion/docker-swarm/traefik/dynamic/vscode.yml` on the MK7 host:
+
+```yaml
+http:
+  routers:
+    vscode-http:
+      rule: "Host(`vscode.ai.home`)"
+      entryPoints:
+        - web
+      service: vscode
+    vscode-https:
+      rule: "Host(`vscode.ai.home`)"
+      entryPoints:
+        - websecure
+      service: vscode
+      tls: {}
+
+  services:
+    vscode:
+      loadBalancer:
+        servers:
+          - url: "http://192.168.7.7:8443"
+        passHostHeader: true
+```
+
+Traefik auto-reloads file provider configs on change.
+
+### 3. Deploy via Swarm
+
+```bash
+sudo docker stack deploy -c vscode-server-compose.yaml vscode
+```
+
+### 4. Verify Startup
+
+```bash
+sudo docker service ls | grep vscode
+sudo docker service ps vscode_vscode
+sudo docker logs $(docker ps -q -f name=vscode)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Access URLs
+
+| Direct (HTTP) | `http://192.168.7.7:8443/?tkn=<TOKEN>` | Lan-only, no SSL (if port published) |
+| Via Traefik (HTTPS) | `https://vscode.ai.home/?tkn=<TOKEN>` | Recommended — CNAME to traefik.ai.home |
+
+**Token location:** Set in compose `CONNECTION_TOKEN` env var.
+
+---
+
+## Fleet Node SSH Config
+
+The container mounts `/config/.ssh` containing a standard OpenSSH `config` file with all fleet aliases. Remote-SSH extension reads this automatically.
+
+**Format example:**
+```ssh-config
+Host artemis
+    HostName 192.168.15.182
+    User jarvis
+    IdentityFile ~/.ssh/vscode_ed25519
+    IdentitiesOnly yes
+```
+
+**PVE nodes (mk33/34/39):** Present but `User root` — key deployment pending.
+
+---
+
+## Why MK7 Over Neo
+
+| Factor | Neo (Previous) | MK7 (Current) |
+|--------|---------------|----------------|
+| Network | Isolated subnet (192.168.192.x) | Core LAN (192.168.7.x) |
+| Swarm | Standalone | Manager |
+| Traefik | Manual or absent | Already deployed |
+| Remote-SSH | Unavailable (OpenVSX) | Available (Microsoft) |
+| Fleet Reach | None | Direct SSH to all nodes |
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**Port 8443 not reachable externally:**
+- Check Swarm ingress: `sudo iptables -t nat -L DOCKER-INGRESS | grep 8443`
+- Verify container binding: `sudo ss -tlnp | grep 8443`
+
+**Container fails to start with mount error:**
+- Ensure `/home/jarvis/.vscode-ssh` exists on MK7 host before deploy
+- Swarm bind mounts require host path existence at deploy time
+
+**Token rejected:**
+- Tokens must be hex-only characters (0-9, a-f)
+- Regenerate with: `openssl rand -hex 16`
+
+**Traefik route not found:**
+- Verify `traefik-public` network exists: `docker network ls | grep traefik`
+- Check Traefik dashboard at `https://traefik.ai.home:8080`
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+- [LinuxServer OpenVSCode-Server Docker](https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-openvscode-server)
+- [VS Code: Server Documentation](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/vscode-server)
+- [Remote-SSH Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode-remote.remote-ssh)
+
+---
+
+*End of document*

reports/mk7-service-restoration-report.md

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+# MK7 Service Restoration Report
+
+**Date:** 2026-06-01
+**Author:** F.R.I.D.A.Y.
+**Status:** All services restored online
+
+---
+
+## Problem
+
+MK7 (Swarm Manager, 192.168.7.7) had all Docker Swarm stacks stopped after physical relocation. Only `pegaprox` stack remained running from a previous manual deployment. Primary services (Traefik, Technitium, Portainer, n8n, Homepage, Beszel, Dozzle, Authelia, Prometheus, node-exporter) were all offline.
+
+---
+
+## Root Causes
+
+1. **Primary cause:** MK7 was physically relocated, Docker Swarm services were intentionally stopped during migration and never restarted.
+2. **Secondary cause (Authelia failure):** When services were redeployed, Authelia crashed due to NTP clock synchronization failure. `systemd-timesyncd` was pointing to stale NTP server `192.168.128.33` (Shield PXE DHCP drift), causing certificate validity checks to fail.
+3. **Network config drift:** `/etc/systemd/timesyncd.conf.d/` contained a cloud-init NTP config pointing to the wrong IP.
+
+---
+
+## Actions Taken
+
+### Phase 1: Service Redeployment
+
+Located compose files at `/opt/iron-legion/docker-swarm/` and individually deployed all stacks:
+
+```bash
+# Deployed stacks
+docker stack deploy -c traefik/compose.yml traefik
+docker stack deploy -c portainer/compose.yml portainer
+docker stack deploy -c technitium/compose.yml technitium
+docker stack deploy -c homepage/compose.yml homepage
+docker stack deploy -c n8n/n8n-stack.yml n8n
+docker stack deploy -c beszel/compose.yml beszel
+docker stack deploy -c dozzle/compose.yml dozzle
+docker stack deploy -c authelia/compose.yml authelia
+docker stack deploy -c prometheus/compose.yml prometheus
+docker stack deploy -c node-exporter/compose.yml node-exporter
+```
+
+All stacks converged successfully.
+
+### Phase 2: NTP / Authelia Fix
+
+**Problem identified:** Authelia container logs showed:
+```
+error="the system clock is not synchronized accurately enough with the configured NTP server" provider=ntp
+```
+
+**Investigation:**
+```bash
+systemctl status systemd-timesyncd
+# Status: "Connecting to time server 192.168.128.33:123"
+```
+
+**Fix applied:**
+```bash
+# Removed stale cloud-init NTP config
+rm -f /etc/systemd/timesyncd.conf.d/*.conf
+
+# Reset timesyncd to default (uses pool.ntp.org fallbacks)
+echo '[Time]' | sudo tee /etc/systemd/timesyncd.conf
+sudo systemctl restart systemd-timesyncd
+
+# Verified sync
+timedatectl status | grep "System clock synchronized: yes"
+```
+
+**Result:** `System clock synchronized: yes` — Authelia restarted successfully.
+
+### Phase 3: MK-42 Worker Node Reintegration
+
+**Discovery:** MK-42 (192.168.0.196) was online and had Docker installed but Swarm was inactive.
+
+**Action:**
+```bash
+# On MK-42
+ssh jarvis@192.168.0.196
+docker swarm leave --force  # Not in swarm, just confirming
+docker swarm join --token SWMTKN-1-5po7nh34gige4jj7psqyc2pe8puf66yvpzvq3o4suy2kzqa5om-7tobwwhz2tvmo7wmg5yk7m5jd 192.168.7.7:2377
+```
+
+**Result:** MK-42 joined Swarm as a worker node. Now available for workload scheduling.
+
+---
+
+## Final Service Status
+
+| Stack | Service | Status | Replicas | Notes |
+|-------|---------|--------|----------|-------|
+| traefik | traefik | ✅ Running | 1/1 | Global mode on manager, healthy |
+| portainer | portainer | ✅ Running | 1/1 | Replicated on manager |
+| technitium | technitium | ✅ Running | 1/1 | Ports 53/5380 exposed (host mode) |
+| homepage | homepage | ✅ Running | 1/1 | Replicated on manager |
+| n8n | postgres | ✅ Running | 1/1 | Healthy |
+| n8n | pgadmin | ✅ Running | 1/1 | — |
+| n8n | n8n | ✅ Running | 1/1 | Healthy |
+| beszel | beszel-hub | ✅ Running | 1/1 | Port 8090 exposed |
+| dozzle | dozzle | ✅ Running | 1/1 | Port 8081 exposed |
+| authelia | authelia | ✅ Running | 1/1 | After NTP fix |
+| prometheus | prometheus | ✅ Running | 1/1 | — |
+| node-exporter | node-exporter | ✅ Running | 1/1 | Global mode |
+| pegaprox | pegaprox | ✅ Running | 1/1 | Already running (unchanged) |
+
+**Swarm nodes:**
+| ID | Hostname | Status | Availability | Manager |
+|----|----------|--------|--------------|---------|
+| x6xr2s6... | mark-vii.ai.home | Ready | Active | Leader |
+| x46ce7y... | mk-42 | Ready | Active | — (Worker) |
+
+---
+
+## Health Checks Verified
+
+```bash
+❯ curl -s http://localhost:8080/ping        → OK (Traefik)
+❯ curl -s http://localhost:9000/api/status  → {"Version":"2.39.2",...} (Portainer)
+❯ curl -s http://localhost:5380             → Technitium HTML (DNS UI)
+❯ curl -s http://localhost:8090             → Beszel HTML
+❯ curl -s http://localhost:5678/healthz     → OK (n8n)
+❯ curl -s http://localhost:8081/api/health  → OK (Dozzle)
+```
+
+All services responding on expected ports.
+
+---
+
+## File Changes on MK7
+
+| File | Action | Reason |
+|------|--------|--------|
+| `/etc/systemd/timesyncd.conf.d/*.conf` | Deleted | Stale cloud-init NTP config pointing to wrong IP |
+| `/etc/systemd/timesyncd.conf` | Reset to `[Time]` only | Restore default NTP behavior |
+| `/opt/iron-legion/docker-swarm/deploy.sh` | Modified | Removed reference to missing `adguard` stack (not deployed) |
+
+---
+
+## Notes for Future Operations
+
+1. **NTP drift on relocated nodes:** Always verify `timedatectl status` after moving hardware. Cloud-init may inject stale NTP configs.
+2. **AdGuard removed:** The `deploy.sh` previously referenced an `adguard` stack that no longer exists (AdGuard was removed in favor of Technitium's built-in blocking). The script was updated to skip it.
+3. **MK-42 as Swarm worker:** MK-42 is now available for container scheduling but has not been labeled for specific workloads. If you want PVE services on it, consider deploying a VM first or using it as a bare Swarm worker.
+4. **No Tailscale on MK-42:** As requested, MK-42 joins via LAN IP only. No Tailscale client installed.
+
+---
+
+*Last updated: 2026-06-01 by F.R.I.D.A.Y.*

reports/netbird-evaluation-report.md

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+# Netbird Self-Hosted Control Plane — Evaluation Report
+
+**Author:** F.R.I.D.A.Y. ( Hermes Agent )
+**Date:** 2026-05-31
+**Status:** Draft — for Commander review before deployment
+**Scope:** Evaluate Netbird self-hosted control plane as a potential replacement or complement to Tailscale mesh networking for the Iron Legion fleet.
+
+---
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+Netbird is an open-source, WireGuard-based mesh VPN that provides peer-to-peer connectivity with a centralized management plane. As of v0.71.4 (May 2026), it now offers **two deployment models** for self-hosting:
+
+1. **Quickstart (single-container, recommended for new deployments)** — Combined management + signal + relay in one `netbird-server` container with embedded Dex IdP. ~5-minute setup via `getting-started.sh` with built-in Traefik and automatic TLS.
+2. **Advanced (multi-container, legacy but supported)** — Separate services (management, signal, coturn, relay, dashboard) configured via `management.json` and `docker-compose.yml`.
+
+**Key finding:** Netbird now supports running **behind an existing reverse proxy** (Traefik, Nginx, Caddy) as a first-class deployment option. This is significant for the Iron Legion because MK7 already runs Traefik for `*.ai.home` services — we can integrate Netbird without adding a new public-facing edge.
+
+---
+
+## What Netbird Offers (vs. Tailscale)
+
+| Feature | Tailscale | Netbird |
+|---------|-----------|---------|
+| Underlay protocol | WireGuard | WireGuard |
+| Control plane | Tailscale Co. cloud | **Self-hostable** |
+| NAT traversal | DERP relays (cloud-hosted) | Self-hosted Coturn + Relay |
+| Identity provider | Tailscale accounts / SSO via Auth0, etc. | **Embedded Dex** / Any OIDC IdP |
+| Network routes | ✅ | ✅ |
+| DNS split-brain | MagicDNS | Network-wide DNS |
+| Reverse proxy / funnel | Tailscale Funnel (public) | **Built-in reverse proxy via Netbird Proxy** |
+| Access controls | ACL policies | **Group + peer policies** |
+| Linux clients | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Windows | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Mobile (iOS/Android) | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Browser client | ❌ | ✅ |
+| Open-source | Client only | **Fully open-source** |
+
+**For the Iron Legion:** The primary advantage of Netbird is **full ownership of the control plane**. Tailscale depends on Tailscale Inc. infrastructure for coordination and DERP relays; Netbird brings both under our control.
+
+---
+
+## Architecture Overview
+
+### Quickstart (v0.29+, Recommended)
+
+```
+[Public Internet]
+   |
+   +-- TCP 80/443  --> Traefik (built-in or external)
+   |                      |
+   |                      +-- Dashboard UI (web)
+   |                      +-- Management API (gRPC over HTTPS)
+   |                      +-- Signal (gRPC over HTTPS, HTTP/2 ALPN)
+   |                      +-- Relay (WebSocket over HTTPS)
+   |
+   +-- UDP 3478  --> Coturn (STUN/TURN)
+   |
+   +-- UDP 49152-65535 --> TURN relay ports (legacy)
+```
+
+**Combined server container** (`netbird-server`) consolidates:
+- Management Service — peer orchestration, ACLs, routes, DNS
+- Signal Service — WebRTC signaling for direct WireGuard connections
+- Relay Service — WebSocket relay for fallback when direct p2p fails
+- Embedded Dex — built-in identity provider (local users + external OIDC)
+- Dashboard — web management UI
+
+**New in v0.29:** Management and Signal share port 443 via HTTP/2 ALPN. Previously required separate ports (33073 for management gRPC, 10000 for signal gRPC, 33080 for relay).
+
+### Advanced (legacy multi-container)
+
+- `management` — API server + dashboard
+- `signal` — WebRTC signaling
+- `relay` — WebSocket fallback relay
+- `coturn` — TURN/STUN server
+- `dashboard` — React UI
+- External IdP required (or Dex deployed separately)
+
+**Iron Legion recommendation:** Use the **Quickstart model** unless there's a hard requirement for a separate IdP (Authelia, Keycloak, etc.) that cannot run alongside the embedded Dex.
+
+---
+
+## Deployment Options for Iron Legion
+
+### Option A: Docker Swarm on MK7 (Recommended for Low Friction)
+
+Deploy Netbird as a Docker Swarm stack on MK7, using the **existing Traefik** as the reverse proxy.
+
+**Pros:**
+- Already running Swarm + Traefik on MK7
+- No new VM or LXC to provision
+- Can share `traefik-public` network
+- Traefik handles TLS certs via internal CA or Let's Encrypt
+
+**Cons:**
+- MK7 is already the Swarm manager + DNS + proxy — adding mesh control plane means more load on the same node
+- If MK7 goes down, both the mesh *and* the Web UI/proxy go down
+
+**Port mapping on MK7:**
+| Port | Protocol | Service |
+|------|----------|---------|
+| 80 | TCP | HTTP (redirect + ACME challenge) |
+| 443 | TCP | HTTPS (Dashboard, Management, Signal, Relay) |
+| 3478 | UDP | Coturn STUN/TURN |
+
+> Note: v0.29+ consolidated ports reduce firewall complexity. If all clients run v0.29+, only need 80/443 + 3478. Legacy clients need 33073, 10000, 33080, and UDP 49152-65535.
+
+### Option B: Dedicated LXC on Proxmox (Recommended for Resilience)
+
+Deploy Netbird control plane as an LXC container on one of the Proxmox nodes (MK33/34/39/42), with port forwards via `iptables` or host networking.
+
+**Pros:**
+- Isolated from Docker Swarm failures
+- Can colocate with MK7 for low latency but separate failure domain
+- Easier backups via Proxmox scheduled snapshot
+
+**Cons:**
+- Requires provisioning an LXC first
+- Need to forward UDP 3478 + TCP 443 from host to container
+
+**Recommended node:** MK39 (Gemini) — currently underutilized, stable node.
+
+### Option C: PVE VM (Heavy, Overkill)
+
+Full VM on Proxmox — unnecessary overhead for a coordination server.
+
+**Verdict:** Option B (LXC on MK39) for resilience, or Option A (Swarm on MK7) if simplicity is preferred.
+
+---
+
+## Reverse Proxy Integration
+
+The `getting-started.sh` script supports **6 reverse proxy modes**:
+
+| Option | Reverse Proxy | Iron Legion Fit |
+|--------|-------------|------------------|
+| `[0]` | Built-in Traefik (new container) | Works but redundant — we already have Traefik |
+| `[1]` | External Traefik (labels only) | **Best fit for Option A** — generates Docker labels for existing Traefik |
+| `[2]` | Nginx (config template) | Not needed — already running Traefik |
+| `[3]` | Nginx Proxy Manager | Not needed |
+| `[4]` | External Caddy | Not needed |
+| `[5]` | Other/Manual | Fallback if Traefik ALPN doesn't work |
+
+**Iron Legion choice:** Option `[1]` — "Existing Traefik" labels. This generates:
+- `traefik.enable=true`
+- `traefik.http.routers.netbird-<service>.rule=Host(...)`
+- `traefik.http.services.netbird-<service>.loadbalancer.server.port=...`
+- Labels for each endpoint: Dashboard (443), Management gRPC (443), Signal gRPC (443), Relay WebSocket (443)
+
+### Required Traefik EntryPoints
+
+Already configured on MK7 Traefik:
+- `web` (:80) — redirect to HTTPS
+- `websecure` (:443) — HTTPS + gRPC via HTTP/2
+- `traefik-dashboard` (:8080) — dashboard
+
+**No new entrypoints needed.** All Netbird services multiplex over 443 via HTTP/2 ALPN.
+
+---
+
+## DNS Requirements
+
+Netbird needs two DNS records:
+
+| Type | Record | Points To |
+|------|--------|-----------|
+| A | `netbird.ai.home` | MK7 (192.168.7.7) or MK39 LXC IP |
+| CNAME | `*.netbird.ai.home` | `netbird.ai.home` |
+
+The wildcard is required for Netbird Proxy — each exposed internal service gets a subdomain (e.g., `service.netbird.ai.home`).
+
+**Technitium DNS update:** Add:
+- `netbird.ai.home` → A → 192.168.7.7 (or LXC IP if Option B)
+- `*.netbird.ai.home` → CNAME → `netbird.ai.home`
+
+> Note: Netbird clients on the mesh resolve `*.netbird.selfhosted` internally. The `ai.home` DNS is only needed for the dashboard web UI and proxy subdomains.
+
+---
+
+## Authentication Strategy
+
+Netbird Quickstart includes an **embedded Dex** identity provider with local user management. This is sufficient for Iron Legion's current needs.
+
+**Two paths:**
+
+### Path 1: Embedded Dex Only (Recommended for Review)
+- Local user accounts created via Netbird Dashboard
+- No dependence on external IdP
+- Username/password or personal access tokens
+- Can migrate to external IdP later without re-enrolling devices
+
+### Path 2: Integrate with Existing Authelia (Future)
+- Authelia on MK7 supports OIDC (added in v4.38+)
+- Netbird can authenticate against Authelia as the IdP
+- Single sign-on across all fleet services
+- More complex setup — save for Phase 2
+
+**Recommendation:** Start with Path 1 (embedded Dex). It's fully functional, requires zero extra infrastructure, and can be migrated to Authelia OIDC later.
+
+---
+
+## Tailscale Coexistence
+
+Netbird and Tailscale **can run simultaneously** on the same nodes because they use different WireGuard interfaces and port ranges:
+- Tailscale: UDP 41641 (WireGuard), port 443/TCP (DERP)
+- Netbird: UDP 51820 (WireGuard), UDP 3478 (TURN), TCP 443 (management/signal)
+
+**Potential conflicts:**
+- Both want UDP high-ports for NAT traversal — OS assigns ephemeral ports, typically fine
+- Both manipulate iptables/routing tables — could interfere with default routes
+- DNS resolution: Tailscale MagicDNS vs. Netbird DNS — whichever binds `/etc/resolv.conf` last wins
+
+**Recommended coexistence strategy:**
+- Primary mesh: Tailscale (currently working, MagicDNS configured for `ai.home`)
+- Secondary / evaluation: Netbird on a subset of nodes
+- Use Netbird for specific access-control use cases (e.g., expose certain services via Netbird Proxy)
+- Do NOT set Netbird as default route unless Tailscale is decommissioned
+
+---
+
+## Netbird Proxy — Replacing Traefik?
+
+**Commander question:** "Run alongside possibly replace Traefik as the reverse proxy"
+
+**Answer:** Netbird Proxy is NOT a reverse proxy replacement for Traefik. It solves a **different problem**:
+
+- **Traefik** (existing on MK7): Routes `*.ai.home` traffic *within* the LAN/WAN to Docker containers. It handles HTTP/HTTPS ingress for services like Portainer, PegaProx, Technitium, etc.
+- **Netbird Proxy**: Exposes internal Netbird mesh services *to the public internet* via subdomain routing, secured by Netbird's access policies. Think of it as a Tailscale Funnel equivalent.
+
+**Example:**
+- `prometheus.internal.ai.home` is only reachable inside the LAN → traefik routes to Prometheus
+- `prometheus.netbird.ai.home` could be exposed to a remote user's laptop via Netbird Proxy with per-user ACLs
+
+**Verdict:** Keep Traefik. Netbird Proxy complements it for selective external exposure, not replaces it.
+
+---
+
+## Resource Requirements
+
+### Quickstart (single container)
+| Resource | Min | Recommended |
+|----------|-----|-------------|
+| CPU | 1 core | 2 cores |
+| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
+| Disk | 10 GB | 20 GB |
+| Network | Public IP + DNS | Same |
+
+### Advanced (multi-container)
+| Resource | Min | Recommended |
+|----------|-----|-------------|
+| CPU | 2 cores | 4 cores |
+| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
+| Disk | 20 GB | 40 GB |
+| Network | Same | Same |
+
+**Iron Legion:** Either MK7 (18 cores, 15 GB RAM) or a Proxmox LXC (easily provisioned with 4 GB RAM, 2 cores) are well within these limits.
+
+---
+
+## Deployment Effort Estimate
+
+| Phase | Task | Time | Notes |
+|-------|------|------|-------|
+| P0 | Review this report | — | Commander decision point |
+| P1 | Add DNS records to Technitium | 15 min | `netbird.ai.home` + wildcard |
+| P2 | Deploy Netbird (Quickstart Option A or B) | 30 min | Run `getting-started.sh`, select option [1] or [0] |
+| P3 | Create first admin user via `/setup` | 5 min | Web browser |
+| P4 | Install Netbird client on test nodes | 20 min | 2-3 nodes for validation |
+| P5 | Configure network routes + ACLs | 45 min | Mirror Tailscale access patterns |
+| P6 | Evaluate coexistence vs. Tailscale replacement | Ongoing | 1-2 week trial period |
+
+**Total hands-on time (if approved):** ~2 hours (+ evaluation period).
+
+---
+
+## Known Issues / Gotchas
+
+1. **ALPN / HTTP/2 requirement:** Netbird v0.29+ consolidated ports require HTTP/2 + ALPN on the reverse proxy. Traefik supports this natively. Nginx requires explicit `http2` directive on `listen`.
+
+2. **Legacy clients:** If any Iron Legion device runs an older Netbird client (< v0.29), you'll need the legacy ports (33073, 10000, 33080, UDP 49152-65535). Allfleet devices should use latest client.
+
+3. **Coturn on cloud VMs:** Oracle Cloud and Hetzner require firewall rules for UDP 3478 beyond just VM-level. Not applicable for LAN but noted for future cloud expansion.
+
+4. **First user setup:** The `/setup` page is **only accessible when zero users exist**. After first admin creation, it redirects to `/login`. To create additional admins, use Dashboard → Settings → Identity Providers or API with PAT.
+
+5. **NTP dependency:** Authelia failed on MK7 due to unsynchronized clock (see MK7 restoration report). Netbird's management service also checks certificate validity — ensure NTP sync on the host.
+
+6. **Wildcard DNS for Proxy:** If enabling Netbird Proxy, the wildcard CNAME is mandatory. Without it, exposed service subdomains won't resolve.
+
+---
+
+## Recommendations
+
+### Immediate (Pre-Deployment)
+1. ✅ Commander reviews this report
+2. ✅ Decide Option A (Swarm on MK7) vs. Option B (LXC on MK39)
+3. ✅ If Option A: verify Traefik HTTP/2 ALPN is active
+
+### Short-Term (If Approved)
+1. Deploy Netbird Quickstart with embedded Dex
+2. Add `netbird.ai.home` + wildcard to Technitium DNS
+3. Install clients on 2-3 test nodes (Cinnamint, Artemis, MK42)
+4. Mirror one Tailscale route in Netbird for comparison
+
+### Long-Term (Evaluation After 2 Weeks)
+1. Compare latency/connection reliability vs. Tailscale
+2. Evaluate Netbird Proxy for selective external access
+3. Decide: coexist, replace Tailscale, or decommission Netbird
+4. If replacing: migrate MagicDNS zones to Netbird DNS, update all `.ai.home` client configs
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+- Netbird Docs (Self-Hosted Quickstart): https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart
+- Netbird Docs (Advanced Guide): https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-guide
+- GitHub (infrastructure files): https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/tree/v0.71.4/infrastructure_files
+- Quickstart install script: `curl -fsSL https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/releases/latest/download/getting-started.sh | bash`
+- Reverse Proxy Configuration: https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/reverse-proxy
+- Upgrade / Migration Guide: https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/maintenance
+
+---
+
+## Appendix: Netbird vs Tailscale Detailed Comparison
+
+| Aspect | Tailscale | Netbird Self-Hosted |
+|--------|-----------|---------------------|
+| Control plane ownership | ❌ Tailscale Inc. | ✅ Fully owned |
+| Relay ownership | ❌ Tailscale DERP | ✅ Self-hosted Coturn |
+| Cost | Free tier limited; enterprise paid | Free; unlimited |
+| Identity | External IdP or Tailscale | Embedded Dex or any OIDC |
+| Web dashboard | ✅ | ✅ (self-hosted) |
+| API | ✅ | ✅ (REST + gRPC) |
+| SCIM provisioning | ❌ (manual) | ✅ (Enterprise) |
+| Network segmentation / ACLs | Yes (JSON ACL) | Yes (groups + policies) |
+| Exit nodes | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Subnet routers | ✅ | ✅ |
+| Browser client | ❌ | ✅ (WebRTC-based) |
+| Mobile NAT busting | DERP | TURN + direct p2p |
+
+---
+
+*Report generated 2026-05-31 by F.R.I.D.A.Y. — awaiting Commander review.*