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WHAT WAS DONE: Created comprehensive guide for running Claude Code locally on TX1 Dallas using Ollama - provides Trinity with free offline AI coding assistant TOOL OVERVIEW: - Offline version of Claude Code running on TX1 - Uses local LLMs via Ollama (Qwen3-Coder-Next) - Zero API costs, no internet dependency - Privacy-first (code never leaves TX1) - No rate limits USE CASES: - Internal Firefrost development - When hit Anthropic API rate limits - Sensitive/private code (financial, Trinity-only) - Learning and experimentation - Backup when cloud Claude unavailable ARCHITECTURE: - Hardware: TX1 Dallas (24 cores, 251GB RAM) - LLM Engine: Ollama (Anthropic Messages API compatible) - Model: Qwen3-Coder-Next (170k context, agentic coding) - Interface: Claude Code CLI - Cost: $0 (uses existing Ollama infrastructure) INSTALLATION COVERED: 1. Verify Ollama v0.14+ (Anthropic API support) 2. Pull Qwen3-Coder-Next model 3. Install Claude Code CLI 4. Create launch script 5. Test with sample tasks 6. Configure permissions DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES: - Complete installation steps - Launch script template - Usage guide (basic commands, workflows) - Permissions management - Performance expectations - Local vs Cloud decision matrix - Troubleshooting guide (7 common issues) - Model comparison (3 models) - Cost analysis (saves $240-600/year) - Security considerations - Best practices KEY FEATURES: - Works offline (no internet after setup) - Fast (local inference, no latency) - Private (code stays on TX1) - Unlimited usage (no rate limits) - Free forever (zero ongoing costs) QUALITY EXPECTATIONS: - 80-85% of cloud Claude for coding tasks - Excellent: boilerplate, refactoring, debugging, tests - Struggles: complex architecture, novel algorithms - Strategy: Start local, escalate to cloud if needed TRINITY-ONLY TOOL: Not for subscribers - internal development tool for Michael, Meg, Holly COST SAVINGS: - Local: $0/month unlimited usage - Cloud equivalent: $20-50/month for similar usage - Annual savings: $240-600 - Payback: Immediate (zero setup cost) WHY THIS MATTERS: Provides Trinity with professional-grade AI coding assistant at zero cost. Enables rapid development of internal tools (Modpack Checker, website features, automation) without burning through Anthropic API credits. Complete privacy for sensitive code. Future Chroniclers: TX1 Dallas now serves as offline AI development environment for Trinity. FILE: docs/tools/claude-code-local-setup.md (9,800+ words) Signed-off-by: The Versionist (Chronicler #49) <claude@firefrostgaming.com>
🔥❄️ 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. |