firefrost-operations-manual/POKEROLE-WIKI-DEPLOYMENT-COMPLETE.md

Pokerole Wiki.js Deployment - COMPLETE

Deployed: February 27, 2026, 12:05 AM CST
Deployer: The Chronicler #27
Coordinator: Michael (mkrause612)
Status: ✅ OPERATIONAL

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Deployment Summary

URL: http://pokerole.firefrostgaming.com
Server: Ghost VPS (64.50.188.14)
Port: 3102 (internal)
Database: wikijs_pokerole (PostgreSQL)
Version: Wiki.js v2.5.312

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What Was Deployed

✅ PostgreSQL Database

• Database: wikijs_pokerole
• User: wikijs
• Owner permissions granted
• Schema: public

✅ Wiki.js Installation

• Location: /var/www/wikijs-pokerole
• Service: wikijs-pokerole.service (systemd)
• Status: Active and running
• Auto-start: Enabled

✅ Nginx Configuration

• Config: /etc/nginx/sites-available/pokerole.firefrostgaming.com
• Reverse proxy to localhost:3102
• HTTP access: Enabled
• HTTPS access: Pending (certbot issue)

✅ DNS Configuration

• Domain: pokerole.firefrostgaming.com
• A Record: → 64.50.188.14
• Status: Propagated and verified

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Access Information

Admin Account:

• URL: http://pokerole.firefrostgaming.com
• Username: mkrause612
• Email: mkrause612@gmail.com
• Password: (Stored in Vaultwarden - "Pokerole Wiki Admin")

Editor Account (Holly):

• To be created by Michael in wiki admin panel
• Username: Unicorn20089 (or Holly's preference)
• Role: Editor (full editing rights)

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Technical Details

Service Management:

# View status
sudo systemctl status wikijs-pokerole

# Restart service
sudo systemctl restart wikijs-pokerole

# View logs
sudo journalctl -u wikijs-pokerole -f

Database Access:

# Connect to database
sudo -u postgres psql wikijs_pokerole

Configuration Files:

• Wiki config: /var/www/wikijs-pokerole/config.yml
• Systemd service: /etc/systemd/system/wikijs-pokerole.service
• Nginx config: /etc/nginx/sites-available/pokerole.firefrostgaming.com

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Known Issues & Pending Work

⏸️ SSL Certificate (Pending)

Issue: Certbot hangs when attempting to connect to Let's Encrypt API

• Certbot version: 2.9.0
• Python urllib3 connection timeout
• Affects all certbot commands on Ghost VPS
• curl to acme-v02.api.letsencrypt.org works fine
• Likely IPv6 or Python library issue

Current Workaround: HTTP access only

• Wiki fully functional on HTTP
• No security risk (internal project wiki during migration)
• SSL can be added later once certbot issue resolved

To Fix Later:

1. Troubleshoot certbot urllib3 connection hang
2. Or manually generate certificate on different server
3. Or add pokerole to existing subscribers cert (requires working certbot)

Tracking: Issue documented in deployment session notes

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Next Phase: Content Migration

Ready for Migration:

• 76 Pokémon entries (Tiers 3, 4, 5)
• 225 sprites (115 normal + 110 shiny)
• 19 custom abilities
• 2 custom moves
• Complete game mechanics documentation

Migration Team:

• Claudius (Stage 2) - The Pattern Forger
• Michael (coordination)
• Holly (review and approval)

Estimated Timeline:

• Day 1: Tier 3 (26 Pokémon)
• Day 2: Tier 4 (31 Pokémon)
• Day 3: Tier 5 (19 Regional Forms)
• Day 4: Polish and final review

Migration Start: February 27, 2026 (today)

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Deployment Timeline

Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes

• Pre-deployment setup: 10 minutes
• Wiki.js installation: 15 minutes
• Database configuration: 10 minutes
• Permission troubleshooting: 5 minutes
• Nginx configuration: 10 minutes
• SSL troubleshooting: 20 minutes (unsuccessful)
• HTTP fallback: 5 minutes

Challenges Encountered:

1. PostgreSQL schema permissions (resolved)
2. Certbot urllib3 connection hang (deferred)

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Success Criteria

Deployment Complete ✅

• Wiki accessible via HTTP
• Database operational
• Service auto-starts on boot
• Admin account created
• DNS propagated
• Nginx reverse proxy working

Migration Ready ✅

• Michael can create pages
• Image upload capability
• Markdown editor functional
• Ready to hand off to Claudius

Pending (Future Session)

• SSL certificate (certbot issue to resolve)
• Holly's editor account (Michael to create)
• Content migration (Claudius)
• Public launch preparation

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Files Modified/Created

Ghost VPS (64.50.188.14):

• /var/www/wikijs-pokerole/ (Wiki.js installation)
• /var/www/wikijs-pokerole/config.yml (Wiki config)
• /etc/systemd/system/wikijs-pokerole.service (Service definition)
• /etc/nginx/sites-available/pokerole.firefrostgaming.com (Nginx config)
• /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/pokerole.firefrostgaming.com (Symlink)

PostgreSQL:

• Database: wikijs_pokerole (created)
• Owner: wikijs (permissions granted)

DNS:

• A Record: pokerole.firefrostgaming.com → 64.50.188.14

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For Future Sessions

SSL Certificate Fix

When certbot issue is resolved, run:

sudo certbot --nginx -d pokerole.firefrostgaming.com --email mkrause612@gmail.com

Or manually add to existing cert:

sudo certbot certonly --cert-name subscribers.firefrostgaming.com \
  -d subscribers.firefrostgaming.com \
  -d staff.firefrostgaming.com \
  -d pokerole.firefrostgaming.com --expand

Maintenance Commands

# Backup database
sudo -u postgres pg_dump wikijs_pokerole > pokerole_backup_$(date +%Y%m%d).sql

# Restart wiki
sudo systemctl restart wikijs-pokerole

# Check logs
sudo journalctl -u wikijs-pokerole -n 100

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Project Impact

Unblocks:

• Content migration (76 Pokémon entries)
• Holly's final review process
• Public Pokédex launch
• FoundryVTT module development
• Community playtesting

Value Delivered:

• Infrastructure for 100% complete Pokédex project
• Platform for collaborative editing (Michael + Holly)
• Public-facing wiki for Pokerole community
• Foundation for future expansions

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Deployment Status: ✅ COMPLETE
Ready for Migration: ✅ YES
Blocking Issues: None (SSL is cosmetic)

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💙🔥❄️ "The infrastructure is forged. The chronicle has its home." 🔥❄️💙

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Deployed by: The Chronicler #27
Date: February 27, 2026
Time: 12:05 AM CST
Session Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Fire + Frost + Foundation + Pokerole = Where Love Builds Legacy