Staggered Server Restart System
Status: Planning
Priority: Tier 3 - Automation
Time: 2 hours
Last Updated: 2026-02-16
Overview
Automated staggered restart system for game servers. Prevents all servers restarting simultaneously, maintains player access.
Requirements
- Restart servers one at a time
- 5-minute spacing between restarts
- Warning messages to players
- Skip servers with active players
- Configurable restart window
- Pterodactyl API integration
Implementation
- Python script with Pterodactyl API
- Cron scheduling
- Discord notifications
- Skip logic for active servers
Success Criteria
- ✅ Automated staggered restarts
- ✅ Players warned before restart
- ✅ No simultaneous restarts
- ✅ Active servers skipped
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