# Gemini Brainstorming Sessions Guide

**Created:** February 10, 2026  
**Purpose:** Comprehensive guide for productive Gemini exploration sessions  
**Context:** Firefrost Gaming infrastructure and accessibility optimization

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## How to Use This Guide

**For each session:**
1. Read the **Opening Prompt** to Gemini
2. Reference the **Supporting Files** from Git (provide URLs or paste relevant sections)
3. Have a productive discussion
4. Use the **Closing Prompt** to format output
5. Save as `gemini-[topic]-[date].md` in `docs/sandbox-sessions/`

**Supporting Files Location:**
- All files available at: https://github.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual
- Or local: `/root/firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual/`

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## SESSION 1: CODE-SERVER DEPLOYMENT PREPARATION

**Duration:** 60-90 minutes  
**Priority:** HIGH (deploying tonight)  
**Goal:** Optimize Code-Server for accessibility and mobile workflow

### Opening Prompt
```
Hi Gemini! I'm Michael "Frostystyle" Krause, deploying Code-Server tonight for browser-based VS Code editing.

CONTEXT:
- I'm a 57-year-old infrastructure engineer with permanent hand nerve damage
- Building Firefrost Gaming (subscription Minecraft server network)
- Need browser-based editing to reduce SSH terminal work
- Will access from Chromebook + Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

MY CONSTRAINTS:
- Hand nerve damage requires minimal repetitive typing
- Use vertical mouse with 2 programmable thumb buttons (currently unused)
- Need mobile-friendly interface
- Managing Linux server documentation in Git repositories

TONIGHT'S DEPLOYMENT:
- Service: Code-Server (browser-based VS Code)
- Location: code.firefrostgaming.com
- Purpose: Edit markdown docs, manage Git, reduce terminal work
- Current repo: firefrost-operations-manual (28+ markdown files)

HELP ME DESIGN:

1. ESSENTIAL VS CODE EXTENSIONS
   - Best markdown editing extensions
   - Git workflow enhancements (visual commits, history)
   - File management improvements
   - Accessibility-focused extensions
   - Mobile-optimized extensions

2. WORKSPACE SETTINGS
   - settings.json configuration for one-handed use
   - Auto-save strategies (minimize manual saves)
   - File explorer optimizations
   - Terminal alternatives (minimize command-line)

3. MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
   - Touch-friendly settings for S24 Ultra
   - Chromebook-specific configuration
   - Font sizes and UI scaling
   - Gesture support
   - PWA (Progressive Web App) setup

4. GIT WORKFLOW IN GUI
   - Source Control tab best practices
   - Visual commit workflow (no CLI)
   - Branch management via UI
   - Push/pull strategies
   - Conflict resolution tools

5. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS (ONE-HANDED)
   - Essential shortcuts for left-hand only
   - Sticky keys integration
   - Custom keybindings for Git operations
   - Snippet triggers

6. SNIPPET LIBRARY
   - Common Git commit messages
   - Markdown templates
   - Documentation headers
   - Frequently used file structures

7. THUMB BUTTON OPTIMIZATION
   - What should I map to my 2 mouse thumb buttons?
   - Context-specific mappings (editor vs terminal vs file explorer)
   - Software recommendations for button programming

GOAL: Tonight's deployment should result in a mobile-friendly, accessibility-optimized workspace that minimizes typing and enables efficient documentation management from any device.

Let's brainstorm! 🔥❄️
```

### Supporting Files from Git

**Provide these to Gemini:**

1. **code-server-deployment-plan.md**
   - URL: `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/docs/code-server-deployment-plan.md`
   - Why: Complete deployment specifications

2. **workflow-guide.md**
   - URL: `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/docs/workflow-guide.md`
   - Why: Current workflow patterns and micro-block methodology

3. **session-handoff.md**
   - URL: `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/docs/session-handoff.md`
   - Why: Accessibility requirements and hand limitations context

4. **FIREFROST-PROJECT-SCOPE-V2.md**
   - URL: `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/docs/FIREFROST-PROJECT-SCOPE-V2.md`
   - Why: Overall project context

5. **design-bible.md** (optional)
   - URL: `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/docs/design-bible.md`
   - Why: Branding context for UI theming

### Closing Prompt
```
Thank you for the brainstorming! Please format our discussion using this structure:


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## Archived Session Outputs

The following sessions were conducted using this guide. Full outputs are stored as individual files in `docs/sandbox/sessions/`:

- `accessibility-workflow-2026-02-10.md` — Mouse/keyboard optimization for hand limitations
- `code-server-optimization-2026-02-10.md` — VS Code extensions and mobile workflow
- `frostwall-branding-2026-02-10.md` — Frostwall narrative and public asset branding
- `intelligence-blueprint-2026.md` — AI tool integration planning
- `unified-ecosystem-2026-02-10.md` — Strategic expansion and software integrations

> Previously, full session outputs were embedded in this file (1,532 lines). Trimmed Feb 12, 2026 per FFG-STD-001 — session files are the canonical source.

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## Revision History

| Version | Date | Author | Change Type | Description |
|:--------|:-----|:-------|:------------|:------------|
| 1.0 | 2026-02-10 | Michael + Claude | Initial | Guide created with embedded session outputs |
| 1.1 | 2026-02-12 | The Chronicler | De-duplicate | Removed embedded session copies (1,382 lines). Sessions live in sessions/ directory. |
