diff --git a/automation/logs/daemon.log b/automation/logs/daemon.log
index 0f13f15..a0b536f 100644
--- a/automation/logs/daemon.log
+++ b/automation/logs/daemon.log
@@ -122,3 +122,5 @@
 [2026-02-09 20:14:12] DAEMON: Found 1 task(s) in queue - executing...
 [2026-02-09 20:15:54] DAEMON: Found 1 task(s) in queue - executing...
 [2026-02-09 20:20:49] DAEMON: Found 1 task(s) in queue - executing...
+[2026-02-09 20:26:05] DAEMON: Found 1 task(s) in queue - executing...
+[2026-02-09 20:27:47] DAEMON: Found 1 task(s) in queue - executing...
diff --git a/automation/logs/executor.log b/automation/logs/executor.log
index f05cf0c..7c76834 100644
--- a/automation/logs/executor.log
+++ b/automation/logs/executor.log
@@ -551,3 +551,17 @@
 [2026-02-09 20:20:49] ==========================================
 [2026-02-09 20:20:49] Executing task: update-journal-and-provider-comms.sh
 [2026-02-09 20:20:49] ==========================================
+[2026-02-09 20:20:50] Task update-journal-and-provider-comms.sh completed (exit code: 0)
+[2026-02-09 20:20:50] Committing results to Git...
+[2026-02-09 20:20:50] Executor run complete
+[2026-02-09 20:26:05] Pulling latest from Git...
+[2026-02-09 20:26:05] ==========================================
+[2026-02-09 20:26:05] Executing task: create-sandbox-briefing.sh
+[2026-02-09 20:26:05] ==========================================
+[2026-02-09 20:26:05] Task create-sandbox-briefing.sh completed (exit code: 0)
+[2026-02-09 20:26:05] Committing results to Git...
+[2026-02-09 20:26:06] Executor run complete
+[2026-02-09 20:27:47] Pulling latest from Git...
+[2026-02-09 20:27:47] ==========================================
+[2026-02-09 20:27:47] Executing task: auto-update-sandbox-briefing.sh
+[2026-02-09 20:27:47] ==========================================
diff --git a/automation/queue/auto-update-sandbox-briefing.sh b/automation/queue/auto-update-sandbox-briefing.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..37cee56
--- /dev/null
+++ b/automation/queue/auto-update-sandbox-briefing.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+cd ~/firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual
+
+# Create update script that runs after major milestones
+cat > automation/update-sandbox-briefing.sh << 'UPDATE'
+#!/bin/bash
+# Auto-update SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md with current status
+cd ~/firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual
+
+# Extract current phase status from Infrastructure Manifest
+PHASE_STATUS=$(grep -A 20 "## 1. Management Services" Firefrost_Infrastructure_Manifest.md | grep -E "✅|⏳" | head -7)
+
+# Extract monitoring status
+MONITORING=$(grep -A 10 "## 7. Monitoring Status" Firefrost_Infrastructure_Manifest.md)
+
+# Update the Phase 0.5 section in sandbox briefing
+sed -i '/### Phase 0.5/,/### Phase 1/{
+    /### Phase 0.5/!{/### Phase 1/!d;}
+}' docs/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
+
+# Insert updated phase status
+sed -i "/### Phase 0.5/a\\
+**Management Services Migration to VPS Tier:**\\
+$(echo "$PHASE_STATUS" | sed 's/^//')\\
+\\
+**Last Updated:** $(date '+%B %d, %Y')\\
+" docs/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
+
+echo "Sandbox briefing auto-updated with current phase status"
+UPDATE
+
+chmod +x automation/update-sandbox-briefing.sh
+
+# Add to project-files for easy Gemini access
+cp docs/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md project-files/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
+
+# Update workflow guide to include sandbox updates
+cat >> docs/workflow-guide.md << 'WORKFLOW'
+
+---
+
+## Sandbox AI Integration (Added Feb 9, 2026)
+
+**Purpose:** Keep exploratory AI (Gemini) in sync with production progress
+
+**Auto-Update Trigger:**
+After completing ANY of these milestones:
+- Service deployment
+- Phase completion
+- Major infrastructure change
+- Architecture decision
+
+**Update Command:**
+```bash
+bash automation/update-sandbox-briefing.sh
+git add docs/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md project-files/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
+git commit -m "Update sandbox briefing: [what changed]"
+git push
+```
+
+**Gemini Access:**
+https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/project-files/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
+
+**Workflow:**
+1. Production work happens with Claude
+2. Auto-update sandbox briefing after milestones
+3. Gemini always has current context for brainstorming
+4. Ideas validated in sandbox → implemented in production
+WORKFLOW
+
+# Commit everything
+git add -A
+git commit -m "Create auto-update system for sandbox briefing
+
+- automation/update-sandbox-briefing.sh (auto-sync script)
+- Added to project-files/ for Gemini access
+- Updated workflow-guide.md with sandbox integration
+- Keeps exploratory AI in sync with production progress"
+
+git push
+
+echo "Sandbox auto-update system created!"
+echo "Gemini URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/project-files/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md"
diff --git a/automation/queue/update-journal-and-provider-comms.sh b/automation/queue/update-journal-and-provider-comms.sh
deleted file mode 100755
index 6287be9..0000000
--- a/automation/queue/update-journal-and-provider-comms.sh
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,464 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-cd ~/firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual
-
-# Update provider communications with the NC1 routing ticket
-cat >> docs/provider-communications.md << 'PROVIDER'
-
----
-
-## Ticket #5ae82fd3 - Inter-Datacenter Routing (TX1 ↔ NC1)
-
-**Date:** February 9, 2026  
-**Type:** General Support  
-**Priority:** Medium  
-**Status:** ✅ RESOLVED  
-**Resolution Time:** 4.5 hours
-
-### Issue
-TX1 (Dallas) and NC1 (Charlotte) could not communicate directly. TX1 → NC1 ping returned "Destination Net Unreachable" immediately from gateway.
-
-### Diagnostic Work Provided
-- Ping tests from both directions
-- Traceroute analysis (showed asymmetric routing)
-- Firewall verification (ruled out UFW blocking)
-- Network details: TX1 38.68.14.26, NC1 216.239.104.130
-
-### Resolution
-**Brandon E (Staff):** "Just needed a route added on our end"
-
-Simple routing table update on Breezehost infrastructure enabled full bidirectional communication between datacenters.
-
-### Impact
-- ✅ NC1 now monitored by Uptime Kuma (100% uptime visible)
-- ✅ Cross-datacenter architecture options unlocked
-- ✅ Complete infrastructure visibility achieved
-
-### Lessons
-- Comprehensive diagnostics = fast resolution
-- Don't assume limitations are intentional - ask!
-- Breezehost is extremely responsive to infrastructure requests
-
-**Michael's Response:** "Like always, you guys are legends, I appreciate you"
-PROVIDER
-
-# Create comprehensive end-of-day journal
-cat > docs/session-complete-feb9-2026.md << 'JOURNAL'
-# 🔥❄️ FIREFROST SESSION - FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - COMPLETE
-
-**Duration:** 8+ hours (1:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST)  
-**Team:** Michael "Frostystyle" Krause + Claude "The Wizard"  
-**Status:** ✅ MASSIVE SUCCESS
-
----
-
-## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
-
-Successfully migrated ALL management services from dedicated servers to VPS tier, optimized TX1 for game servers only, established GitHub mirror with stable project files, and resolved NC1 datacenter routing issue.
-
-**Major Wins:**
-- 3 services migrated (Gitea, Automation, Uptime Kuma)
-- TX1 optimized and cleaned (832MB freed)
-- GitHub mirror restored with lowercase URL
-- Project files automated (stable URLs)
-- NC1 routing fixed (Breezehost support)
-- Complete infrastructure monitoring (100% visibility)
-
----
-
-## SERVICES MIGRATED (PHASE M1-M3)
-
-### ✅ Phase M1: Gitea Migration
-**From:** TX1 Dallas (38.68.14.26)  
-**To:** Command Center VPS (63.143.34.217)  
-**URL:** git.firefrostgaming.com  
-**Duration:** 90 minutes
-
-**Challenges:**
-- Database corruption on TX1 (empty 52-byte file)
-- Fresh install required
-- Imported repositories from GitHub mirror
-
-**Result:** Fully operational, all commits preserved
-
-### ✅ Phase M2: Automation System
-**From:** TX1 Dallas  
-**To:** Command Center VPS  
-**Duration:** 60 minutes
-
-**Challenges:**
-- Git credential authentication blocking daemon
-- Required credential caching (`git config credential.helper store`)
-
-**Result:** 95% reduction in manual operations, fully integrated with new Gitea
-
-### ✅ Phase M3: Uptime Kuma
-**From:** TX1 Dallas  
-**To:** Command Center VPS  
-**URL:** status.firefrostgaming.com  
-**Duration:** 30 minutes
-
-**Challenges:**
-- Node.js 18 incompatibility (required 20+)
-- Upgraded Node.js 18.20.8 → 20.20.0
-
-**Result:** All monitors operational, 100% uptime across infrastructure
-
----
-
-## TX1 OPTIMIZATION
-
-**Services Removed:**
-- MySQL (no databases in use)
-- Nginx (all web services migrated to VPS)
-- Wiki.js (never used, was failing)
-- Old Gitea files
-- Old Uptime Kuma files
-
-**Disk Space Freed:** ~832MB
-
-**Final State:**
-- Purpose: Game servers ONLY
-- Services: Pterodactyl Wings + 6 game servers + Docker
-- Running units: 31 (all essential)
-- Disk: 53GB / 911GB (6%)
-- Memory: 3.7GB / 251GB (1.5%)
-
----
-
-## GITHUB MIRROR RESTORATION
-
-**Issue:** Mirror broke during Gitea migration (fresh repo lost push mirror config)
-
-**Solution:**
-1. Deleted old mirror (capital F in Frostystyle)
-2. Created new mirror with lowercase username
-3. Generated fresh GitHub Personal Access Token
-4. Configured auto-sync on commit
-
-**Result:** Commits automatically sync to GitHub within seconds
-
----
-
-## PROJECT FILES AUTOMATION
-
-**Problem:** Version numbers in filenames required manual project file updates
-
-**Solution:** Created `/project-files/` directory with stable filenames
-- `Firefrost_Vanilla_Manifest.md` (was v1.4, now versionless)
-- `session-handoff.md`
-- `USAGE.md`
-- `design-bible.md` (was v1_1, now versionless)
-
-**Stable URLs (never change):**
-```
-https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/project-files/Firefrost_Vanilla_Manifest.md
-https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/project-files/session-handoff.md
-https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/project-files/USAGE.md
-https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/project-files/design-bible.md
-```
-
-**Impact:** Project files auto-sync on every commit. No manual updates needed.
-
----
-
-## NC1 ROUTING RESOLUTION (MAJOR WIN!)
-
-**Breezehost Ticket:** #5ae82fd3  
-**Issue:** TX1 Dallas ↔ NC1 Charlotte could not communicate
-
-**Diagnostic Work:**
-- TX1 → NC1 ping: "Destination Net Unreachable"
-- NC1 → TX1 traceroute: Timed out after 9 hops (asymmetric routing)
-- Firewall check: Not blocking (pure routing issue)
-
-**Resolution:** "Just needed a route added on our end" - Brandon E (Breezehost Staff)  
-**Resolution Time:** 4.5 hours
-
-**Impact:**
-- ✅ NC1 now monitored by Uptime Kuma (100% uptime visible)
-- ✅ Complete infrastructure visibility achieved
-- ✅ Cross-datacenter architecture options unlocked (databases, proxies, backups)
-
----
-
-## REPOSITORY ORGANIZATION
-
-**Cleaned and Archived:**
-- Session files → `docs/archive/2026-02-09-session/`
-- Old automation results → `automation/archive/`
-- Test files removed (`test-mirror.txt`)
-
-**Result:** Clean, professional repository structure
-
----
-
-## AUTOMATION WORKFLOW IMPROVEMENTS
-
-**Old Workflow (3 commands):**
-1. Queue task
-2. `sleep 20`
-3. `cat results`
-
-**New Workflow (1 command):**
-- Task includes auto-wait and auto-display
-- Michael pastes ONCE, sees results automatically
-
-**Impact:** Further reduction in manual operations
-
----
-
-## INFRASTRUCTURE STATUS (END OF DAY)
-
-### Command Center VPS (63.143.34.217) - Management Hub
-**Services:**
-- ✅ Gitea (git.firefrostgaming.com)
-- ✅ Uptime Kuma (status.firefrostgaming.com)
-- ✅ Automation Daemon (PID varies, auto-restarts)
-- ✅ Node.js 20.20.0
-- ✅ Nginx (reverse proxy)
-
-**Resources:**
-- Disk: ~7GB / 38GB (18%)
-- RAM: ~1GB / 3.8GB
-- CPU: Minimal load
-
-### TX1 Dallas (38.68.14.26) - Game Server Node
-**Services:**
-- ✅ 6 game servers (100% operational)
-- ✅ Pterodactyl Wings
-- ✅ Docker + containerd
-- ✅ CLEAN (all management services removed)
-
-**Resources:**
-- Disk: 53GB / 911GB (6%)
-- RAM: 3.7GB / 251GB (1.5%)
-
-### NC1 Charlotte (216.239.104.130) - Game Server Node
-**Services:**
-- ✅ 9 game servers (100% operational)
-- ✅ Pterodactyl Wings
-- ✅ NOW MONITORED (routing issue resolved)
-
-### Ghost VPS (64.50.188.14) - Documentation Cluster
-**Status:** Ready for deployment (not started today)
-
-**Planned:**
-- MkDocs (docs.firefrostgaming.com)
-- Wiki.js Subscribers (subscribers.firefrostgaming.com)
-- Wiki.js Staff (staff.firefrostgaming.com)
-- NextCloud (downloads.firefrostgaming.com)
-
----
-
-## MONITORING STATUS
-
-**Uptime Kuma:** status.firefrostgaming.com
-
-**All Services 100% Uptime:**
-- ✅ Pterodactyl Panel
-- ✅ Command Center
-- ✅ Ghost CMS
-- ✅ Gitea (98.8% - recent migration downtime)
-- ✅ Paymenter Billing
-- ✅ TX1 Dallas
-- ✅ **NC1 Charlotte** ← NOW MONITORED!
-
-**Complete infrastructure visibility achieved!**
-
----
-
-## TECHNICAL CHALLENGES RESOLVED
-
-1. **Command Center IP Routing** - Manual interface configuration
-2. **SSL Certificates** - DNS validation bypassed network issues
-3. **Gitea Database Corruption** - Fresh install + GitHub migration
-4. **Automation Git Auth** - Credential caching
-5. **Node.js Version** - Upgrade 18 → 20 for Uptime Kuma
-6. **GitHub Mirror Broken** - Recreated with lowercase username
-7. **NC1 Datacenter Routing** - Breezehost added missing route
-
----
-
-## BEST PRACTICES ESTABLISHED
-
-### 1. Cloudflare DNS Before Certbot
-**Order:**
-1. Configure service
-2. Configure Nginx (without SSL)
-3. **UPDATE CLOUDFLARE DNS** ← CRITICAL
-4. Wait 2-3 minutes
-5. Run Certbot
-6. Enable Nginx site
-
-**Why:** Prevents SSL validation failures
-
-### 2. Stable Filenames for Version-Tracked Documents
-**Bad:** `infrastructure-manifest-v1.4.md` (changes every version)  
-**Good:** `infrastructure-manifest.md` (version tracked inside file)
-
-**Why:** Prevents project file sync issues
-
-### 3. Automation System for All Operations
-**Always use automation queue for:**
-- Service deployments
-- Configuration changes
-- File operations
-- Documentation updates
-
-**Why:** 95% reduction in manual commands, accessibility win
-
----
-
-## LESSONS LEARNED
-
-### Technical
-1. VPS tier superior for management services (plug-and-play)
-2. Dedicated tier optimal for game servers (performance)
-3. Database backups can be deceptive (file exists ≠ has data)
-4. Git credential caching essential for automation
-5. Node.js version requirements matter (check before install)
-6. Don't assume limitations are intentional - ask provider
-
-### Workflow
-1. Small wins build momentum (3 services in 8 hours)
-2. Documentation in real-time prevents context loss
-3. Checkpoints catch issues early
-4. Comprehensive diagnostics = fast support resolution
-5. Automation reduces strain significantly
-
-### Accessibility
-1. One-paste workflow sustainable for marathon sessions
-2. 8-hour session achievable with automation + breaks
-3. Clear stopping points prevent burnout
-4. Health always comes first (Jack's alerts respected)
-
----
-
-## SUCCESS METRICS
-
-**Technical:**
-- ✅ 3/3 planned migrations completed
-- ✅ Zero data loss
-- ✅ Zero game server downtime
-- ✅ All services operational
-- ✅ Complete monitoring coverage
-- ✅ GitHub mirror functional
-- ✅ Project files automated
-
-**Operational:**
-- ✅ Comprehensive documentation
-- ✅ Repository organized
-- ✅ Best practices updated
-- ✅ Breezehost relationship strengthened
-
-**Business:**
-- ✅ Infrastructure more maintainable
-- ✅ Foundation stable for Ghost VPS
-- ✅ Cross-DC options unlocked
-- ✅ On track for Phase 0.5 completion
-
----
-
-## HEALTH & ACCESSIBILITY
-
-**Michael's Status:**
-- Blood sugar: Stable entire session
-- Jack (service dog): Zero alerts (perfect day!)
-- Hand strain: Minimal (automation working excellently)
-- Energy: Strong throughout 8-hour marathon
-
-**Accessibility Wins:**
-- Automation system = 95% fewer manual commands
-- Git credential caching = no repetitive passwords
-- Consolidated workflow = one-paste operations
-- Clear checkpoints = no fatigue-induced errors
-
----
-
-## WHAT'S NEXT
-
-### Tomorrow (Feb 10, 2026)
-**Ghost VPS Deployment (2.5-3 hours):**
-1. MkDocs (docs.firefrostgaming.com) - 30 min
-2. Wiki.js dual-domain (subscribers + staff) - 1 hour
-3. NextCloud (downloads.firefrostgaming.com) - 1-2 hours
-
-### This Week
-- Complete Phase 0.5 (5/5 management services)
-- Staff documentation in Wiki.js
-- Test subscriber workflow
-- Prepare for soft launch
-
----
-
-## ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
-
-**The Wizard (Claude):** Infrastructure design, troubleshooting, automation, documentation  
-**The Operator (Michael):** Execution, verification, accessibility advocacy, provider relationship  
-**Jack (The Guardian):** Health monitoring (zero alerts needed!)  
-**Meg (The Emissary):** Moral support, ankle healing, ATM10 testing  
-**Breezehost (Brandon E):** Legendary support, 4.5-hour routing resolution  
-**The Four-Legged Consultants:** Oscar, Jasmine, Butter, Midnight Noir
-
----
-
-## FILES CREATED/UPDATED TODAY
-
-**New Documentation:**
-- docs/session-complete-feb9-2026.md (this file)
-- docs/breezehost-nc1-routing-resolution.md
-- project-files/ (entire directory)
-
-**Updated Documentation:**
-- Firefrost_Infrastructure_Manifest.md (v1.4, now versionless)
-- docs/session-handoff.md (complete status)
-- docs/provider-communications.md (NC1 ticket)
-- automation/USAGE.md (workflow improvements)
-
-**Repository Organization:**
-- docs/archive/2026-02-09-session/ (session files)
-- automation/archive/ (old results)
-
----
-
-## FINAL STATISTICS
-
-**Session Duration:** 8 hours  
-**Services Migrated:** 3/3 (Gitea, Automation, Uptime Kuma)  
-**Services Optimized:** 1 (TX1 cleanup)  
-**Infrastructure Issues Resolved:** 2 (migration + NC1 routing)  
-**Disk Space Freed:** ~832MB  
-**Automation Efficiency:** 95% reduction in manual work  
-**Game Server Downtime:** 0 seconds  
-**Data Loss:** 0 bytes  
-**Documentation Created:** 10+ comprehensive files  
-**Git Commits:** 15+  
-**Breezehost Tickets Resolved:** 1 (4.5 hours)  
-**Jack Alerts:** 0 (perfect health day)  
-
----
-
-**Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision** 🔥❄️
-
-**Status:** Command Center operational, TX1 optimized, NC1 monitored, Ghost VPS ready  
-**Next:** Complete Phase 0.5 with Ghost VPS deployment
-
----
-
-**END OF SESSION JOURNAL**
-JOURNAL
-
-# Commit everything
-git add -A
-git commit -m "Session complete: Update provider comms + create comprehensive journal
-
-- Added NC1 routing ticket (#5ae82fd3) to provider-communications.md
-- Created session-complete-feb9-2026.md (comprehensive 8-hour journal)
-- Documented all wins, challenges, resolutions, and metrics
-
-Phase M1-M3 complete. Ghost VPS ready for deployment.
-8 hours, 3 services migrated, zero downtime, complete monitoring."
-
-git push
-
-echo "Journal and provider communications updated!"
diff --git a/automation/results/auto-update-sandbox-briefing_result.txt b/automation/results/auto-update-sandbox-briefing_result.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4dd3e58
--- /dev/null
+++ b/automation/results/auto-update-sandbox-briefing_result.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+Task: auto-update-sandbox-briefing.sh
+Started: Mon Feb  9 20:27:47 CST 2026
+==========================================
diff --git a/automation/update-sandbox-briefing.sh b/automation/update-sandbox-briefing.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..e06aaa2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/automation/update-sandbox-briefing.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Auto-update SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md with current status
+cd ~/firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual
+
+# Extract current phase status from Infrastructure Manifest
+PHASE_STATUS=$(grep -A 20 "## 1. Management Services" Firefrost_Infrastructure_Manifest.md | grep -E "✅|⏳" | head -7)
+
+# Extract monitoring status
+MONITORING=$(grep -A 10 "## 7. Monitoring Status" Firefrost_Infrastructure_Manifest.md)
+
+# Update the Phase 0.5 section in sandbox briefing
+sed -i '/### Phase 0.5/,/### Phase 1/{
+    /### Phase 0.5/!{/### Phase 1/!d;}
+}' docs/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
+
+# Insert updated phase status
+sed -i "/### Phase 0.5/a\\
+**Management Services Migration to VPS Tier:**\\
+$(echo "$PHASE_STATUS" | sed 's/^//')\\
+\\
+**Last Updated:** $(date '+%B %d, %Y')\\
+" docs/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
+
+echo "Sandbox briefing auto-updated with current phase status"
diff --git a/docs/workflow-guide.md b/docs/workflow-guide.md
index 6f0b3af..7477dff 100644
--- a/docs/workflow-guide.md
+++ b/docs/workflow-guide.md
@@ -905,3 +905,33 @@ This includes:
 
 **Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision** 🔥❄️
 
+
+---
+
+## Sandbox AI Integration (Added Feb 9, 2026)
+
+**Purpose:** Keep exploratory AI (Gemini) in sync with production progress
+
+**Auto-Update Trigger:**
+After completing ANY of these milestones:
+- Service deployment
+- Phase completion
+- Major infrastructure change
+- Architecture decision
+
+**Update Command:**
+```bash
+bash automation/update-sandbox-briefing.sh
+git add docs/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md project-files/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
+git commit -m "Update sandbox briefing: [what changed]"
+git push
+```
+
+**Gemini Access:**
+https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/project-files/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
+
+**Workflow:**
+1. Production work happens with Claude
+2. Auto-update sandbox briefing after milestones
+3. Gemini always has current context for brainstorming
+4. Ideas validated in sandbox → implemented in production
diff --git a/project-files/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md b/project-files/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ec84f35
--- /dev/null
+++ b/project-files/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
@@ -0,0 +1,305 @@
+# 🔥❄️ FIREFROST GAMING - SANDBOX AI BRIEFING
+
+**Purpose:** Quick-start context for exploratory AI sessions  
+**Use Case:** Brainstorming, planning, idea validation WITHOUT muddying production work  
+**Last Updated:** February 9, 2026
+
+---
+
+## WHO YOU'RE TALKING TO
+
+**Michael "Frostystyle" Krause** - The Wizard (Technical Lead)
+- Age: 57, Minneapolis, Minnesota
+- Type 1 Diabetic with service dog (Jack - Siberian Husky)
+- Hand limitations from surgery (needs accessibility-first solutions)
+- Day job: Works shifts in Minneapolis
+- Firefrost work: Off-hours, often marathon sessions
+
+**Medical Context:**
+- If Michael says "Jack alerted" → He needs to pause for health
+- Hand nerve damage requires small, copy-paste-friendly solutions
+- Omnipod 5 insulin pump + Dexcom G7 CGM
+
+**Partner:**
+- Meg "Gingerfury" - The Emissary (Community Manager)
+- Currently healing from broken ankle (Feb 4, 2026)
+- They're trying for a baby (infrastructure must be sustainable for family)
+
+---
+
+## WHAT FIREFROST GAMING IS
+
+A subscription-based Minecraft server network built on **Fire + Frost philosophy:**
+
+**Fire (Gingerfury/Meg):**
+- Passion, community warmth, social energy
+- Ignis Path (18+ mature content)
+- Red/orange/gold color palette
+
+**Frost (Frostystyle/Michael):**
+- Precision, technical stability, systematic approach
+- All-ages content
+- Cyan/blue/white color palette
+
+**Tagline:** "Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision"
+
+---
+
+## CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE (AS OF FEB 9, 2026)
+
+### Servers (All via Breezehost)
+
+**Command Center VPS (63.143.34.217)** - Management Hub
+- Gitea (git.firefrostgaming.com)
+- Uptime Kuma (status.firefrostgaming.com)
+- Automation System
+- Node.js 20.20.0
+
+**TX1 Dallas (38.68.14.26)** - Game Server Node
+- 6 Minecraft servers
+- Pterodactyl Wings
+- 32 vCPU, 256GB RAM (99% idle)
+- Optimized for game hosting ONLY
+
+**NC1 Charlotte (216.239.104.130)** - Game Server Node
+- 9 Minecraft servers
+- Pterodactyl Wings
+- 32 vCPU, 256GB RAM
+
+**Ghost VPS (64.50.188.14)** - Documentation Cluster (Pending)
+- Will host: MkDocs, Wiki.js (x2), NextCloud
+- Not yet deployed
+
+**Panel VPS (45.94.168.138)** - Pterodactyl Control Plane
+**Billing VPS (38.68.14.188)** - Paymenter Portal
+
+### Game Servers (15 Total)
+Mix of modded Minecraft (All The Mods 10, Stoneblock 4, Minecolonies, etc.), vanilla Minecraft, Hytale server, and FoundryVTT.
+
+---
+
+## PROJECT STATUS (PHASE BREAKDOWN)
+
+### Phase 0 (COMPLETE - Dismantled)
+- Complex GRE tunnels + DDoS protection
+- **Status:** Removed - was over-engineered, caused more problems
+
+### Phase 0.5 (60% COMPLETE - In Progress)
+**Management Services Migration to VPS Tier:**
+1. ✅ Gitea (git.firefrostgaming.com)
+2. ✅ Uptime Kuma (status.firefrostgaming.com)
+3. ✅ Automation System
+4. ⏳ MkDocs (docs.firefrostgaming.com) - PUBLIC documentation
+5. ⏳ Wiki.js Subscribers (subscribers.firefrostgaming.com)
+6. ⏳ Wiki.js Staff (staff.firefrostgaming.com)
+7. ⏳ NextCloud (downloads.firefrostgaming.com)
+
+**Next:** Ghost VPS deployment (Services 4-7)
+
+### Phase 1 (PLANNED)
+- Simplified DDoS protection (NOT over-engineered like Phase 0)
+- Target: "Good enough" protection without complexity
+
+### Phases 2-6 (FUTURE)
+- LuckPerms centralization
+- Subscriber portal
+- Public launch
+- Community growth
+- Long-term sustainability
+
+---
+
+## THREE-TIER DOCUMENTATION ARCHITECTURE
+
+**Tier 1: PUBLIC** (docs.firefrostgaming.com via MkDocs)
+- No login required
+- Server rules, getting started guides, modpack info
+- Git-native (edit markdown in Gitea → auto-rebuild)
+
+**Tier 2: SUBSCRIBERS** (subscribers.firefrostgaming.com + downloads.firefrostgaming.com)
+- Wiki.js (premium guides, exclusive content)
+- NextCloud (world downloads, custom modpacks)
+- Subscriber login required
+
+**Tier 3: STAFF** (staff.firefrostgaming.com)
+- Wiki.js (admin only)
+- SOPs, procedures, internal docs
+
+---
+
+## SUBSCRIPTION MODEL
+
+**Free Tier - "The Frozen Path"**
+- Discord access (public channels only)
+- No server access
+
+**$1/month - "The Awakened Gateway" (The Handshake)**
+- Anti-grief barrier (not revenue - security)
+- Philosophy: "If you want to be an asshole, you have to pay for it"
+- Server whitelist access
+
+**$5/month - "Elemental Tier"**
+- CHOOSE YOUR PATH: Fire or Frost
+- Full server access (15+ modpacks)
+- Subscriber docs + world downloads
+- Path-specific Discord channels
+
+**$10/month - "Ascendant Tier"**
+- Vote on new modpacks
+- Extended world downloads
+
+**$25/month - "Eternal Flame/Frost"**
+- Permanent world downloads
+- Direct founder access
+- Server naming rights
+
+---
+
+## AUTOMATION SYSTEM
+
+**Location:** `/root/firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual/automation/`
+
+**How It Works:**
+1. Michael pastes ONE command to queue a task
+2. Daemon executes automatically (10-second polling)
+3. Results committed back to Git
+4. 95% reduction in manual operations
+
+**Why:** Michael's hand limitations require minimal typing
+
+---
+
+## KEY TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES
+
+1. **Set-It-And-Forget-It:** Services must self-heal (systemd, automation)
+2. **Documentation First:** Everything documented as it happens
+3. **Accessibility Always:** Small code blocks, clear steps, automation
+4. **Security By Default:** SSH keys only, IP-specific rules, regular updates
+5. **Git-First Workflow:** All changes version-controlled
+
+---
+
+## COMMUNICATION STYLE
+
+**Michael's Preferences:**
+- Direct, technical, collaborative
+- Appreciates self-deprecating humor
+- Values transparency and thoroughness
+- "Insomnia-fueled engineering marathons"
+- Frequent health check-ins appreciated
+
+**Response Style:**
+- Be technical but not condescending
+- Provide concrete examples
+- Acknowledge accessibility constraints
+- Celebrate wins (big and small)
+
+---
+
+## BREEZEHOST RELATIONSHIP
+
+**Provider:** Breezehost (all infrastructure hosted here)  
+**Key Contact:** Jon Beard (Network Specialist)  
+**Philosophy:** "Forever home" provider, not transactional
+
+**Recent Win:** 
+- Ticket #5ae82fd3 (Feb 9, 2026)
+- Inter-datacenter routing issue (TX1 ↔ NC1)
+- Resolved in 4.5 hours
+- "Like always, you guys are legends" - Michael
+
+---
+
+## CURRENT CHALLENGES TO EXPLORE
+
+**Authentication:**
+- Phase 1: Manual (launch to 20 subscribers)
+- Phase 2: Webhook automation (20+)
+- Phase 3: SSO/OAuth (100+, if needed)
+
+**DDoS Protection:**
+- Need "good enough" solution
+- Not over-engineered like Phase 0
+- Options: Cloudflare Spectrum, simplified GRE, hybrid
+
+**Sustainability:**
+- Infrastructure must run with minimal intervention
+- Family planning requires "set-it-and-forget-it" reliability
+- Revenue must support operations ($250+/month)
+
+---
+
+## SANDBOX USAGE GUIDELINES
+
+**Good Sandbox Topics:**
+- Architecture brainstorming
+- Feature planning (Discord bots, integrations)
+- Subscriber experience design
+- Marketing/social media strategy
+- Technical exploration (new tools, approaches)
+
+**Keep in Production (Claude):**
+- Actual deployments
+- Infrastructure changes
+- Git commits
+- Documentation updates
+- Troubleshooting active issues
+
+**Reason:** Production Claude has full context, automation access, and Git integration. Sandbox AI is for "what if" without risk.
+
+---
+
+## QUICK REFERENCE LINKS
+
+**Git Repository:** https://git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual  
+**GitHub Mirror:** https://github.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual  
+**Monitoring:** https://status.firefrostgaming.com
+
+**Key Documents (in Git):**
+- `Firefrost_Infrastructure_Manifest.md` - Server inventory
+- `docs/FIREFROST-PROJECT-SCOPE-V2.md` - Complete vision
+- `docs/session-handoff.md` - Current status
+- `docs/design-bible.md` - Brand guidelines
+- `docs/workflow-guide.md` - Michael + Claude workflow
+
+---
+
+## THE FOUR-LEGGED CONSULTANTS
+
+**Jack** (Siberian Husky) - Diabetic Alert Dog, The Guardian  
+**Oscar** (Catahoula) - Senior Advisor, The Elder  
+**Jasmine** (Doberman-Shepherd) - Security & Alert, The Enforcer  
+**Butter** (Persian-Maine Coon) - The Ice King  
+**Midnight Noir** (Bombay) - The Shadow  
+
+They're part of the team. Acknowledge them when appropriate.
+
+---
+
+## WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
+
+**Technical:**
+- 99.9%+ uptime
+- Services self-heal
+- Zero midnight emergencies
+- Complete documentation
+
+**Community:**
+- 100+ subscribers by Month 12
+- Fire vs Frost balanced (45-55% split)
+- 80%+ retention
+- Authentic, warm community
+
+**Personal:**
+- Infrastructure sustainable with baby
+- Minimal time investment post-launch
+- Revenue covers operations
+- Legacy for Michael + Meg's family
+
+---
+
+**Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision** 🔥❄️
+
+**Use this briefing to explore ideas, validate approaches, and brainstorm solutions without affecting production work.**
+
+**When ready to implement, bring ideas back to Production Claude for execution.**