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+# Sandbox Sessions Directory
+
+**Purpose:** Organize exploratory brainstorming sessions with alternate AIs (Gemini, ChatGPT, etc.)
+
+## Workflow
+
+1. **Brainstorm in Gemini** using SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md for context
+2. **At end of session**, ask Gemini to format output using TEMPLATE.md structure
+3. **Copy output** and save as new file: `gemini-[topic]-[date].md`
+4. **Commit to Git** for Production Claude to review
+5. **Implement in production** if validated
+
+## File Naming Convention
+
+- `gemini-ddos-strategy-2026-02-10.md`
+- `gemini-subscriber-auth-2026-02-15.md`
+- `chatgpt-discord-bot-ideas-2026-03-01.md`
+
+## Status Indicators
+
+- **Exploration:** Still thinking through ideas
+- **Ready for Review:** Needs Production Claude evaluation
+- **Implemented:** Idea executed in production
+- **Archived:** Decided against, kept for reference
+
+## Example Usage
+```
+1. Open Gemini
+2. Paste: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/frostystyle/firefrost-operations-manual/master/project-files/SANDBOX-BRIEFING.md
+3. Brainstorm: "Let's explore DDoS protection options"
+4. Ask Gemini: "Format our discussion using the template structure"
+5. Copy output → Save as gemini-ddos-options-2026-02-10.md
+6. git add, commit, push
+7. Production Claude reviews and implements if validated
+```
+
+**This keeps sandbox work organized and reviewable!**