diff --git a/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/DEPLOYMENT-GUIDE.md b/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/DEPLOYMENT-GUIDE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e36e916
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/DEPLOYMENT-GUIDE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+# Modpack Version Checker — Deployment Guide
+
+**Status:** READY TO DEPLOY
+**Created:** 2026-03-29
+**Created By:** Chronicler #47 + Gemini (architecture consultation)
+**Prerequisite:** PHP proxy must be deployed before the dashboard will work
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+A browser-based dashboard that automatically checks all Pterodactyl game servers for modpack version status (up to date vs update available). Uses a PHP proxy on the Billing VPS to handle API calls securely — no API keys in the browser.
+
+**Platforms supported:**
+- FTB — fully automatic (reads `.manifest.json`, compares against FTB public API)
+- CurseForge — reads installed version from `manifest.json`; needs CF Project ID entered once per pack + CurseForge API key in `config.php`
+- Modrinth — detects installed version; latest version lookup TBD
+
+---
+
+## Files
+
+| File | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `dashboard.html` | The browser dashboard — can be hosted anywhere |
+| `proxy/proxy.php` | PHP proxy — deploy to Billing VPS |
+| `proxy/config.php` | API keys config — deploy to Billing VPS, fill in real keys |
+| `proxy/version-proxy.conf` | Nginx server block — deploy to Billing VPS |
+
+---
+
+## Deployment Steps
+
+### Step 1: Verify Port 8080 is Free
+
+SSH to Billing VPS and run:
+
+```bash
+ss -tlnp | grep 8080
+```
+
+If 8080 is taken, pick 8081 or 8090. Update the port in:
+- `version-proxy.conf` (`listen 8080;`)
+- `dashboard.html` (`const PROXY_URL = ...`)
+
+### Step 2: Create Proxy Directory
+
+```bash
+sudo mkdir -p /var/www/version-proxy
+sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/version-proxy
+```
+
+### Step 3: Upload Proxy Files
+
+Copy `proxy.php` and `config.php` to `/var/www/version-proxy/` on the Billing VPS.
+
+### Step 4: Fill In Real Keys
+
+Edit `/var/www/version-proxy/config.php` with real values:
+- `panel_key` — Pterodactyl client API key (`ptlc_NDkYX6yPPBHZacPmViFWtl4AvopzgxNcnHoQTOOtQEl`)
+- `cf_key` — CurseForge API key (get from https://console.curseforge.com)
+
+### Step 5: Enable Nginx Config
+
+```bash
+sudo cp version-proxy.conf /etc/nginx/sites-available/version-proxy.conf
+sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/version-proxy.conf /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
+sudo nginx -t
+sudo systemctl reload nginx
+```
+
+### Step 6: Open Firewall Port
+
+```bash
+sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
+```
+
+(Change 8080 to whichever port you confirmed is free.)
+
+### Step 7: Test the Proxy
+
+Open in browser:
+```
+http://38.68.14.188:8080/proxy.php?action=servers
+```
+
+Should return JSON list of your Pterodactyl servers.
+
+### Step 8: Open the Dashboard
+
+Open `dashboard.html` in any browser and click **Check All**.
+
+---
+
+## CurseForge Pack IDs
+
+For packs without automatic version detection, enter the CurseForge Project ID in the card's input field. The dashboard saves these in browser localStorage so you only enter them once.
+
+Known packs on your servers:
+
+| Server | Pack | CF Project ID |
+|--------|------|---------------|
+| Mythcraft 5 - NC | MYTHCRAFT 5 | (find on CurseForge) |
+| Ars Eclectica - TX | Ars Eclectica | (find on CurseForge) |
+| Create Plus - TX | Create V0.9.0 | (find on CurseForge) |
+| Society: Sunlit Valley - TX | Society: Sunlit Valley | (find on CurseForge) |
+
+ATM10, ATM Sky, All The Mons — no version manifest detected on disk. Version will show "Not detected" until a manifest file exists.
+
+---
+
+## Architecture Notes
+
+- PHP proxy lives at `/var/www/version-proxy/` — **isolated from Paymenter's Laravel routing**
+- `config.php` is blocked from direct web access via Nginx (`location = /config.php { deny all; }`)
+- FTB API calls are made directly from the browser (public API, no CORS issues)
+- All Pterodactyl and CurseForge calls go through the proxy (API keys never reach the browser)
+- CurseForge Project IDs stored in browser localStorage (persist between sessions)
+
+---
+
+## Revision History
+
+| Version | Date | Author | Notes |
+|---------|------|--------|-------|
+| 1.0 | 2026-03-29 | Chronicler #47 + Gemini | Initial build. PHP proxy architecture by Gemini. Dashboard HTML by Chronicler #47. |
diff --git a/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/dashboard.html b/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/dashboard.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e3577cc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/dashboard.html
@@ -0,0 +1,546 @@
+
+
+
+
+
+Firefrost — Modpack Version Checker
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
FIREFROST
+
Modpack Version Monitor
+
+
+
+
Never checked
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Up to Date
—
+
+
+
+
Outdated
—
+
+
+
+
Unknown
—
+
+
+
+
Total Servers
—
+
+
+
+
+
+ Click "Check All" to load servers and check versions.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
diff --git a/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/proxy/config.php b/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/proxy/config.php
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9c353ef
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/proxy/config.php
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+ 'https://panel.firefrostgaming.com',
+ 'panel_key' => 'ptlc_YOUR_CLIENT_KEY', // Pterodactyl client API key (ptlc_...)
+ 'cf_key' => 'YOUR_CURSEFORGE_KEY' // CurseForge API key (optional, for CF version lookups)
+];
diff --git a/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/proxy/proxy.php b/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/proxy/proxy.php
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b82a8ac
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/proxy/proxy.php
@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+= 400) {
+ http_response_code($httpCode);
+ echo json_encode(['error' => "HTTP $httpCode"]);
+ exit;
+ }
+ return $result;
+}
+
+$panelHeaders = [
+ "Authorization: Bearer {$config['panel_key']}",
+ "Accept: application/json"
+];
+
+if ($action === 'servers') {
+ // List all servers
+ header('Content-Type: application/json');
+ echo makeRequest("{$config['panel_url']}/api/client/servers", $panelHeaders);
+
+} elseif ($action === 'files') {
+ // List files in server root
+ header('Content-Type: application/json');
+ $id = urlencode($_GET['server'] ?? '');
+ echo makeRequest("{$config['panel_url']}/api/client/servers/{$id}/files/list", $panelHeaders);
+
+} elseif ($action === 'read') {
+ // Read a specific file from server filesystem
+ // Note: Pterodactyl returns raw text here, not JSON
+ header('Content-Type: text/plain');
+ $id = urlencode($_GET['server'] ?? '');
+ $file = urlencode($_GET['file'] ?? '');
+ echo makeRequest("{$config['panel_url']}/api/client/servers/{$id}/files/contents?file={$file}", $panelHeaders);
+
+} elseif ($action === 'curseforge') {
+ // Get latest CurseForge mod files (API key stays server-side)
+ header('Content-Type: application/json');
+ $projectId = urlencode($_GET['project'] ?? '');
+ $cfHeaders = [
+ "x-api-key: {$config['cf_key']}",
+ "Accept: application/json"
+ ];
+ echo makeRequest("https://api.curseforge.com/v1/mods/{$projectId}/files?pageSize=1&sortField=5&sortOrder=desc", $cfHeaders);
+
+} else {
+ header('Content-Type: application/json');
+ http_response_code(400);
+ echo json_encode(['error' => 'Invalid action']);
+}
diff --git a/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/proxy/version-proxy.conf b/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/proxy/version-proxy.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..11bda23
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/tasks/modpack-version-checker/proxy/version-proxy.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+# /etc/nginx/sites-available/version-proxy.conf
+# Isolated Nginx block for the modpack version checker PHP proxy
+# Hosted on Billing VPS (38.68.14.188) in its own directory
+# to avoid conflicts with Paymenter (Laravel) and Mailcow routing.
+#
+# BEFORE ENABLING: verify port 8080 is free with `ss -tlnp`
+# If 8080 is taken, change to 8081 or 8090 here AND in the HTML dashboard's PROXY_URL.
+
+server {
+ # Custom port — avoids Paymenter/Mailcow conflicts
+ # Verify with: ss -tlnp | grep 8080
+ listen 8080;
+
+ server_name _;
+
+ root /var/www/version-proxy;
+ index proxy.php;
+
+ location / {
+ try_files $uri $uri/ /proxy.php?$query_string;
+ }
+
+ location ~ \.php$ {
+ include snippets/fastcgi-php.conf;
+ # PHP 8.3 socket (matches existing Billing VPS environment)
+ fastcgi_pass unix:/var/run/php/php8.3-fpm.sock;
+ }
+
+ # Block access to config.php directly
+ location = /config.php {
+ deny all;
+ return 404;
+ }
+
+ location ~ /\.ht {
+ deny all;
+ }
+}