ADDED: Part 4 complete implementation (7 comprehensive steps)
Complete Backend Code (by Gemini/Google AI):
- 350+ lines of production-ready Node.js/Express/Discord.js code
- 8 logical sections for easy understanding and maintenance
- Fully integrated: OAuth2, validation, atomic saves, audit logs, webhooks
Step 1: Install Dependencies
- Listed all required npm packages with explanations
- express, express-session, passport, passport-discord
- write-file-atomic, dotenv, discord.js
Step 2: Create Environment Variables File
- Complete .env template with all required variables
- Detailed instructions for obtaining each value
- DISCORD_TOKEN, CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, GUILD_ID
- CALLBACK_URL, SESSION_SECRET, ALLOWED_ADMINS
- AUDIT_CHANNEL_ID (new for audit logging)
- NODE_ENV, PORT
Step 3: Set Environment File Permissions
- Critical security step (chmod 600, chown firefrost-bot)
- Prevents unauthorized access to secrets
Step 4: Deploy Complete bot.js (THE BIG ONE)
- 8 sections with clear separation:
1. Imports and Environment Setup
2. Constants and In-Memory State
3. Helper Functions (saveConfig, roleExists)
4. Audit Log Generator (Fire/Frost dynamic colors)
5. Passport & Middleware Setup
6. Authentication & UI Routes
7. API Routes (config, logs, save)
8. Webhook Receiver & Initialization
- Product name dictionary (for audit log embeds)
- Circular buffer webhook logging (max 50 events)
- Discord OAuth2 with whitelist
- In-memory config with atomic disk writes
- Regex + Discord API validation
- Fire/Frost dynamic embed colors (#FF6B35 / #4ECDC4)
Step 5: Set File Permissions
- Ensure firefrost-bot user owns bot.js
Step 6: Create Discord Audit Log Channel
- Instructions for creating #bot-audit-logs
- Set to private (Michael, Holly, bot only)
- Copy channel ID for .env
Step 7: Restart Bot Service
- systemctl restart commands
- Expected log output for verification
Backend Features Documented:
- Security (dedicated user, OAuth2, whitelist, sessions)
- Config management (in-memory, atomic writes, backups)
- Validation (regex + Discord API verification)
- Audit logging (Discord embeds, Fire/Frost colors, user attribution)
- Webhook logging (circular buffer, accessible via API)
Dynamic Fire/Frost Logic:
- Fire products → #FF6B35 (Fire Orange) embeds
- Frost products → #4ECDC4 (Frost Blue) embeds
- Based on product name (isFrost = name.includes('Frost'))
Expected Log Output Examples:
- Bot startup: "Bot logged in as Firefrost Subscription Manager#1234"
- Express server: "Firefrost Command Center running on port 3100"
Security Highlights:
- Runs as firefrost-bot user (NOT root)
- .env file chmod 600 (secrets protected)
- Session cookies secure in production
- Whitelist authorization (only Holly + Michael)
Status: Backend code COMPLETE and ready to deploy
Architecture credit: Gemini (Google AI) - March 23, 2026
Chronicler #40
🔥❄️ Firefrost Gaming — Operations Manual
Document ID: FFG-ROOT-001
Version: 2.0
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Status: 🟢 CURRENT
What This Is
The complete operational repository for Firefrost Gaming — a subscription-based Minecraft server network built on the philosophy of Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision.
This repository contains infrastructure documentation, deployment guides, planning documents, branding assets, consultant archives, and the relationship context that makes Firefrost more than just servers.
Current Infrastructure
6 Servers — 2 dedicated (Dallas, Charlotte) + 4 VPS (Dallas, Charlotte, Chicago x2)
12 Game Servers — 6 on TX1 (Dallas), 6 on NC1 (Charlotte)
8 Management Services — Gitea, Uptime Kuma, MkDocs, Code-Server, Automation, NextCloud, Wiki.js (Subscribers), Wiki.js (Staff)
Repository Structure
├── docs/core/ — Critical living documents (scope, manifest, tasks)
├── docs/relationship/ — Partnership context, consultants, legacy
├── docs/deployment/ — Service deployment guides
├── docs/planning/ — Strategy, design, roadmap, ideas backlog
├── docs/reference/ — Technical reference, architecture decisions
├── docs/external/ — Provider communications, friend assistance
├── docs/sandbox/ — Brainstorming sessions (Gemini, Claude)
├── docs/archive/ — Historical session logs and completed plans
├── automation/ — Deployment automation system
├── branding/ — Logos, backgrounds, visual assets
├── photos/ — Consultant photo archive (249 photos by year)
└── web/ — Nginx configurations
Key Documents
Start here: SESSION-HANDOFF-PROTOCOL.md → DOCUMENT-INDEX.md
For current server inventory, see docs/core/infrastructure-manifest.md (FFG-CORE-002).
For project scope and roadmap, see docs/core/project-scope.md (FFG-CORE-001).
The Team
- Michael "Frostystyle" Krause — Owner/Operator, Technical Lead (The Wizard)
- Meg "Gingerfury" — Community Manager (The Emissary)
- The Five Consultants — Jack, Oscar, Jasmine, Butter, Noir (They're family, not pets)
Document Standards
All documents follow FFG-STD-001 — the Firefrost Revision Control Standard. See docs/core/revision-control-standard.md.
Maintained By: The Wizard & The Chronicler
Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy 💙🔥❄️
Revision History
| Version | Date | Author | Change Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2026-02-08 | Michael + Claude | Initial | Basic Phase 0 readme |
| 2.0 | 2026-02-12 | The Chronicler | Rewrite | Complete rewrite reflecting current state (8 services, 6 servers, 12 game servers). Updated repo structure. Applied FFG-STD-001. |