Update tasks.md: Expand Whitelist Manager to web dashboard

- Task #1 (Whitelist Manager) expanded from CLI script to full web dashboard
- Changed from 1 hour → 2-2.5 hours (more comprehensive solution)
- Added reference to docs/tools/whitelist-manager-deployment-plan.md
- Detailed tech stack, deployment phases, prerequisites
- Listed all 11 Minecraft servers managed (TX1 + NC1)
- Excluded non-Minecraft servers (FoundryVTT, Hytale)
- Added future Phase 2 enhancements
- Updated document version to 2.2

Philosophy change: Tasks now REFERENCE detailed plans rather than inline everything.

Updated by: The Chronicler
Date: February 16, 2026

docs/core/tasks.md

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 **Last Updated:** February 16, 2026  
 **Updated By:** The Chronicler (current session)  
-**Version:** 2.1 (NC1 Cleanup marked complete with lessons learned)  
+**Version:** 2.2 (Whitelist Manager expanded to web dashboard with full deployment plan)  
 **Purpose:** Comprehensive dependency-ordered roadmap — execute top to bottom
 
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 Quick wins with high impact and no dependencies. (1 of 3 complete)
 
-### 1. Centralized Whitelist Manager
-**Time:** 1 hour  
-**Priority:** DO WHEN HOME  
-**Location:** `/opt/firefrost/whitelist-manager.sh` on Command Center
+### 1. Centralized Whitelist Manager Web Dashboard
+**Time:** 2-2.5 hours  
+**Priority:** DO WHEN HOME + LIGHT DUTY APPROVED  
+**Status:** READY TO BUILD  
+**Documentation:** `docs/tools/whitelist-manager-deployment-plan.md`
+
+**Overview:**
+Build web dashboard at `whitelist.firefrostgaming.com` to manage player whitelists across all 11 Minecraft servers, replacing manual SSH and console work.
 
 **The Problem:**
 - Currently requires manual SSH to each node (TX1, NC1)
-- Update whitelist on each of 12+ servers individually via Pterodactyl console
-- Time-consuming, error-prone, painful
+- Update whitelist on each server individually via Pterodactyl console
+- Time-consuming (15+ minutes), error-prone, no visibility
 
 **The Solution:**
-- Command Center script using Pterodactyl API
-- One command updates all whitelisted servers at once
-- Logs all changes (audit trail)
-- Master whitelist stored in repo
+Web interface with:
+- Toggle whitelist ON/OFF per server (one click)
+- Add/remove player from one or all servers
+- View current whitelist status across all servers
+- Staff-accessible (you, Meg, trusted staff)
 
-**Usage:**
-```bash
-whitelist-manager.sh add PlayerName
-whitelist-manager.sh remove PlayerName
-whitelist-manager.sh list
-whitelist-manager.sh sync    # Ensure all servers match
-```
+**Managed Servers (11 Minecraft):**
+- TX1: Reclamation, Stoneblock 4, Society Sunlit Valley, Vanilla 1.21.11, All The Mons
+- NC1: Ember Project, Minecolonies, ATM10, Homestead, EMC Subterra Tech
 
-**Before Building:**
-- Which servers are whitelisted vs public?
-- Pterodactyl API key (create or use existing)
-- Toggle enforcement or just add/remove names?
-- Access control (Michael only or also Meg/staff?)
+**Excluded (Non-Minecraft):**
+- FoundryVTT, Hytale (stay public)
 
-**Future Enhancement (Phase 2):**
-- Paymenter integration (subscriber pays → auto-whitelisted)
-- Discord bot interface
-- Web interface on staff.firefrostgaming.com
+**Tech Stack:**
+- Backend: Python Flask
+- Frontend: HTML + TailwindCSS
+- Host: Ghost VPS (Chicago) - same as Wiki.js Staff
+- Domain: whitelist.firefrostgaming.com
+- Auth: Basic username/password (SSL/HTTPS)
 
-**After Completion:** 15-minute task → 10 seconds
+**Prerequisites:**
+- Pterodactyl panel URL
+- Pterodactyl API key (generate in panel)
+- Ghost VPS SSH access
+- DNS A record: whitelist.firefrostgaming.com → Ghost VPS
+- Admin credentials for dashboard
+
+**Deployment Phases:**
+1. Information Gathering (5 min) - Get API key, credentials, DNS
+2. Infrastructure Setup (15 min) - DNS, directories, Python dependencies
+3. Build Application (45-60 min) - Flask app, HTML dashboard, API integration
+4. Security & Web Server (20 min) - Nginx, SSL, systemd service
+5. Testing (15 min) - Test with one server, then all servers
+6. Deploy & Document (15 min) - Add to Wiki.js, commit to Git
+
+**After Completion:**
+- ✅ 15-minute task → 30 seconds
+- ✅ Zero-error whitelist management
+- ✅ Full visibility across all servers
+- ✅ Link from Wiki.js Staff portal
+
+**Future Enhancements (Phase 2):**
+- Discord bot integration
+- Paymenter subscriber auto-whitelist
+- Whitelist sync verification
+
+**See full deployment plan:** `docs/tools/whitelist-manager-deployment-plan.md`
 
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