diff --git a/automation/logs/daemon.log b/automation/logs/daemon.log
index a0b536f..0e84948 100644
--- a/automation/logs/daemon.log
+++ b/automation/logs/daemon.log
@@ -124,3 +124,4 @@
 [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...
+[2026-02-09 20:33:54] DAEMON: Found 1 task(s) in queue - executing...
diff --git a/automation/logs/executor.log b/automation/logs/executor.log
index 7c76834..60e8ce8 100644
--- a/automation/logs/executor.log
+++ b/automation/logs/executor.log
@@ -565,3 +565,10 @@
 [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] ==========================================
+[2026-02-09 20:27:48] Task auto-update-sandbox-briefing.sh completed (exit code: 0)
+[2026-02-09 20:27:48] Committing results to Git...
+[2026-02-09 20:27:48] Executor run complete
+[2026-02-09 20:33:54] Pulling latest from Git...
+[2026-02-09 20:33:54] ==========================================
+[2026-02-09 20:33:54] Executing task: create-sandbox-handoff-system.sh
+[2026-02-09 20:33:54] ==========================================
diff --git a/automation/queue/auto-update-sandbox-briefing.sh b/automation/queue/auto-update-sandbox-briefing.sh
deleted file mode 100755
index 37cee56..0000000
--- a/automation/queue/auto-update-sandbox-briefing.sh
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,83 +0,0 @@
-#!/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/create-sandbox-handoff-system.sh b/automation/queue/create-sandbox-handoff-system.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..2e191e8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/automation/queue/create-sandbox-handoff-system.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,172 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+cd ~/firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual
+
+# Create sandbox sessions directory
+mkdir -p docs/sandbox-sessions
+
+# Create the handoff template
+cat > docs/sandbox-sessions/TEMPLATE.md << 'TEMPLATE'
+# Sandbox Session - [TOPIC]
+
+**Date:** [DATE]  
+**AI Used:** Gemini  
+**Duration:** [TIME]  
+**Status:** [Exploration / Ready for Review / Implemented]
+
+---
+
+## Topic
+
+[What we discussed - 1-2 sentences]
+
+---
+
+## Key Ideas
+
+[Bullet points of main concepts explored]
+
+- Idea 1
+- Idea 2
+- Idea 3
+
+---
+
+## Recommended Approach
+
+[The consensus/best path forward from brainstorming]
+
+---
+
+## Open Questions
+
+[Things that still need exploration or decision]
+
+- Question 1
+- Question 2
+
+---
+
+## Technical Considerations
+
+[Any infrastructure, code, or implementation notes]
+
+---
+
+## Ready for Production?
+
+**Status:** [YES / NO / NEEDS REFINEMENT]
+
+**Reasoning:** [Why or why not]
+
+**Next Steps:** [What needs to happen before implementation]
+
+---
+
+## Gemini Conversation Export
+
+[Optional: Paste key excerpts from Gemini chat if helpful]
+
+---
+
+**Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision** 🔥❄️
+TEMPLATE
+
+# Create README for sandbox sessions
+cat > docs/sandbox-sessions/README.md << 'README'
+# 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!**
+README
+
+# Add quick-copy prompt for Gemini
+cat > docs/sandbox-sessions/GEMINI-PROMPT.txt << 'PROMPT'
+At the end of our brainstorming session, please summarize our discussion in this format:
+
+---
+
+# Sandbox Session - [our topic]
+
+**Date:** [today's date]
+**AI Used:** Gemini
+**Duration:** [estimate]
+**Status:** Exploration
+
+## Topic
+[1-2 sentence summary of what we discussed]
+
+## Key Ideas
+[Bullet points of main concepts]
+
+## Recommended Approach
+[The best path forward from our brainstorming]
+
+## Open Questions
+[Things that still need exploration]
+
+## Technical Considerations
+[Any infrastructure, code, or implementation notes]
+
+## Ready for Production?
+**Status:** [YES / NO / NEEDS REFINEMENT]
+**Reasoning:** [Why or why not]
+**Next Steps:** [What needs to happen before implementation]
+
+---
+
+Thank you!
+PROMPT
+
+# Commit everything
+git add -A
+git commit -m "Create sandbox handoff system for exploratory AI sessions
+
+- docs/sandbox-sessions/ directory structure
+- TEMPLATE.md (structured handoff format)
+- README.md (workflow documentation)
+- GEMINI-PROMPT.txt (quick-copy for end of sessions)
+
+Enables organized brainstorming with Gemini, easy review in production."
+
+git push
+
+echo "Sandbox handoff system created!"
+echo ""
+echo "=== QUICK START ==="
+echo "1. Brainstorm in Gemini"
+echo "2. Copy GEMINI-PROMPT.txt and paste at end of session"
+echo "3. Save Gemini's output as: docs/sandbox-sessions/gemini-[topic]-[date].md"
+echo "4. Commit to Git for Production Claude review"
diff --git a/automation/results/create-sandbox-handoff-system_result.txt b/automation/results/create-sandbox-handoff-system_result.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..103331c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/automation/results/create-sandbox-handoff-system_result.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+Task: create-sandbox-handoff-system.sh
+Started: Mon Feb  9 20:33:54 CST 2026
+==========================================
diff --git a/docs/sandbox-sessions/GEMINI-PROMPT.txt b/docs/sandbox-sessions/GEMINI-PROMPT.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4b9f575
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/sandbox-sessions/GEMINI-PROMPT.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+At the end of our brainstorming session, please summarize our discussion in this format:
+
+---
+
+# Sandbox Session - [our topic]
+
+**Date:** [today's date]
+**AI Used:** Gemini
+**Duration:** [estimate]
+**Status:** Exploration
+
+## Topic
+[1-2 sentence summary of what we discussed]
+
+## Key Ideas
+[Bullet points of main concepts]
+
+## Recommended Approach
+[The best path forward from our brainstorming]
+
+## Open Questions
+[Things that still need exploration]
+
+## Technical Considerations
+[Any infrastructure, code, or implementation notes]
+
+## Ready for Production?
+**Status:** [YES / NO / NEEDS REFINEMENT]
+**Reasoning:** [Why or why not]
+**Next Steps:** [What needs to happen before implementation]
+
+---
+
+Thank you!
diff --git a/docs/sandbox-sessions/README.md b/docs/sandbox-sessions/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dd051f2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/sandbox-sessions/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+# 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!**
diff --git a/docs/sandbox-sessions/TEMPLATE.md b/docs/sandbox-sessions/TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4f7b5bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/sandbox-sessions/TEMPLATE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+# Sandbox Session - [TOPIC]
+
+**Date:** [DATE]  
+**AI Used:** Gemini  
+**Duration:** [TIME]  
+**Status:** [Exploration / Ready for Review / Implemented]
+
+---
+
+## Topic
+
+[What we discussed - 1-2 sentences]
+
+---
+
+## Key Ideas
+
+[Bullet points of main concepts explored]
+
+- Idea 1
+- Idea 2
+- Idea 3
+
+---
+
+## Recommended Approach
+
+[The consensus/best path forward from brainstorming]
+
+---
+
+## Open Questions
+
+[Things that still need exploration or decision]
+
+- Question 1
+- Question 2
+
+---
+
+## Technical Considerations
+
+[Any infrastructure, code, or implementation notes]
+
+---
+
+## Ready for Production?
+
+**Status:** [YES / NO / NEEDS REFINEMENT]
+
+**Reasoning:** [Why or why not]
+
+**Next Steps:** [What needs to happen before implementation]
+
+---
+
+## Gemini Conversation Export
+
+[Optional: Paste key excerpts from Gemini chat if helpful]
+
+---
+
+**Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision** 🔥❄️