Create whitelist-manager task README following standard

First task directory following FFG-STD-002 (Task Documentation Standard):
- Complete task overview and status
- Quick links to all documentation
- Server list (11 Minecraft servers)
- Tech stack and deliverables
- Success metrics and dependencies
- Future enhancements roadmap

This README serves as:
1. Entry point for the whitelist-manager task
2. Template for all future task READMEs
3. Single source of truth for task details

Next: Migrate deployment-plan.md from docs/tools/

Phase 2 of complete restructure.

Date: February 16, 2026
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# Whitelist Manager Web Dashboard
**Status:** Planning
**Owner:** Michael "Frostystyle" Krause
**Priority:** Tier 0 - Immediate Win
**Last Updated:** 2026-02-16
**Time Estimate:** 2-2.5 hours
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## Quick Links
- [Deployment Plan](deployment-plan.md) - Complete 6-phase build guide
- [Prerequisites](prerequisites.md) - What you need before starting
- *(usage-guide.md - To be created after deployment)*
- *(troubleshooting.md - To be created after deployment)*
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## Overview
Web dashboard at `whitelist.firefrostgaming.com` for managing player whitelists across all 11 Minecraft servers. Replaces manual SSH and Pterodactyl console work.
**The Problem:**
- Currently requires manual SSH to each node (TX1, NC1)
- Update whitelist on each server individually via Pterodactyl console
- Time-consuming (15+ minutes per change)
- Error-prone
- No visibility into current whitelist status
**The Solution:**
- Web interface with server list and status
- Toggle whitelist ON/OFF per server (one click)
- Add/remove players from individual servers
- Bulk add/remove across all servers
- Staff-accessible (Michael, Meg, trusted staff)
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## Key Deliverables
- **Web Dashboard:** `whitelist.firefrostgaming.com`
- **Backend:** Python Flask application
- **Frontend:** HTML + TailwindCSS responsive design
- **Authentication:** Basic auth (username/password) via HTTPS
- **Hosting:** Ghost VPS (Chicago) - same server as Wiki.js Staff
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## Managed Servers
**11 Minecraft Servers:**
**Texas Node (TX1):**
- Reclamation
- Stoneblock 4
- Society: Sunlit Valley
- Vanilla 1.21.11
- All The Mons
**North Carolina Node (NC1):**
- The Ember Project
- Minecolonies: Create and Conquer
- All The Mods 10
- Homestead
- EMC Subterra Tech
**Excluded (Non-Minecraft):**
- FoundryVTT (TX)
- Hytale (NC)
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## Tech Stack
- **Backend:** Python 3 + Flask
- **API Integration:** Pterodactyl API v1 (console commands)
- **Frontend:** HTML5 + TailwindCSS
- **Web Server:** Nginx (reverse proxy)
- **SSL:** Let's Encrypt
- **Process Manager:** systemd
- **Authentication:** Flask-HTTPAuth (basic auth)
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## Success Metrics
-**15-minute task → 30 seconds** (time savings)
-**Zero-error whitelist management** (reliability)
-**Full visibility** across all servers (transparency)
-**Staff accessible** without SSH access (usability)
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## Dependencies
**Blocks:**
- None (standalone tool)
**Blocked By:**
- None (ready to build)
**Prerequisites:**
- Pterodactyl panel URL and API key
- Ghost VPS SSH access
- DNS A record: `whitelist.firefrostgaming.com` → Ghost VPS IP
- Admin credentials for dashboard
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## Current Status
**Planning Phase:**
- ✅ Deployment plan complete (40+ pages)
- ✅ Requirements gathered
- ✅ Tech stack selected
- ✅ Server list compiled (11 servers)
- ⏳ Awaiting medical clearance to begin build
**Next Steps:**
1. Obtain Pterodactyl API key
2. Set up DNS record
3. Begin Phase 1: Infrastructure setup
4. Follow 6-phase deployment plan
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## Documentation in This Directory
### Core Documents
**deployment-plan.md** (40+ pages)
- Complete 6-phase deployment guide
- Prerequisites checklist
- Code examples (Flask, Nginx, systemd)
- Testing procedures
- Security considerations
- Maintenance guidelines
- Future enhancements roadmap
**prerequisites.md**
- Pterodactyl API access
- Ghost VPS requirements
- DNS configuration
- Authentication setup
### To Be Created
**usage-guide.md** (after deployment)
- Staff usage instructions
- Common workflows
- Access control
- Screenshots
**troubleshooting.md** (after deployment)
- Common issues and solutions
- Error messages
- Recovery procedures
- Service restart procedures
**maintenance.md** (after deployment)
- Daily/weekly/monthly tasks
- Update procedures
- Log rotation
- Health checks
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## Future Enhancements (Phase 2)
**Discord Bot Integration:**
- `/whitelist add player` command in Discord
- Automated notifications when players added/removed
**Paymenter Integration:**
- Auto-whitelist on subscription payment
- Auto-remove on subscription cancellation
- Grace period handling
**Advanced Features:**
- Whitelist sync verification (ensure all servers match)
- Player activity tracking
- Automated whitelist backups
- Whitelist import/export (CSV)
- Bulk operations via file upload
**UI Improvements:**
- Real-time server status indicators
- Player search/filter
- Recent changes history
- Multi-server checkbox selection
**Authentication Upgrades:**
- SSO integration with Wiki.js
- Role-based permissions (admin/moderator/viewer)
- 2FA support
- API tokens for automation
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## Related Documents
- [Task Documentation Standard](../../standards/task-documentation-standard.md) - Standard this task follows
- [Tasks Master List](../../core/tasks.md) - High-level task entry
- *(Infrastructure Manifest - for Ghost VPS details)*
- *(Pterodactyl deployment docs - for API context)*
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**Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy** 💙🔥❄️
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**Document Status:** ACTIVE
**Task Status:** Planning
**Ready to Build:** Yes (awaiting medical clearance)