KNELProductionContainers/WORKLOG.md

KNEL Cloudron Packaging Work Log

📅 2025-09-04 - Rathole Packaging Session

📦 Rathole Package Development

Time Investment: ~3 hours

Achievements

• ✅ Rathole Research & Planning: Understood application requirements and architecture.
• ✅ Git Workflow Adherence: Created feature/package-rathole branch from integration.
• ✅ Dockerfile Development: Created Dockerfile for Rathole, downloading pre-compiled binary.
• ✅ CloudronManifest.json Creation: Defined manifest with ports and environment variables.
• ✅ start.sh Scripting: Developed script to generate configuration and start Rathole server.
• ✅ Branch Merging & Cleanup: Merged feature/package-rathole into integration and deleted feature branch.

Files Created/Updated

• 📝 CloudronPackages/Rathole/Dockerfile: Dockerfile for Rathole.
• 📝 CloudronPackages/Rathole/CloudronManifest.json: Cloudron manifest for Rathole.
• 📝 CloudronPackages/Rathole/start.sh: Startup script for Rathole.
• 📊 TASKS.md: Updated progress and completed applications.

Technical Decisions Made

1. Binary Acquisition: Opted for downloading pre-compiled Rathole binary for smaller image size.
2. Configuration Management: Utilized Cloudron environment variables to dynamically generate rathole.toml.

Progress on Applications

• ✅ Rathole: Package development complete and merged to integration.

🔍 Insights & Lessons Learned

1. Adherence to Workflow: Strict adherence to documented Git workflow is crucial for project consistency.
2. Pre-compiled Binaries: Leveraging pre-compiled binaries for Rust applications simplifies Dockerfile and reduces image size.

🎯 Next Session Goals

1. User to perform testing of Rathole package on integration branch.
2. Continue with next priority application packaging.

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📅 2025-01-04 - Foundation & Documentation Day

🏗️ Repository Setup and Organization

Time Investment: ~5 hours

Achievements

• ✅ Repository Structure Analysis: Analyzed existing structure, confirmed workspace approach is optimal
• ✅ Enhanced .gitignore: Added patterns for temporary packaging directories and OS files
• ✅ Container Environment: Established persistent tsys-cloudron-packaging container for all development
• ✅ Comprehensive Documentation: Created complete project documentation suite
• ✅ Git Workflow: Implemented proper PR workflow with integration branch and tea CLI
• ✅ Clickable Documentation: Added clickable file links to README.md for better navigation

Files Created/Updated

• 📝 README.md: Comprehensive repository documentation with quick start guide
• 📋 PLAN.md: Strategic roadmap for packaging 56 applications across 2025
• 📊 TASKS.md: Detailed task list with 56 applications categorized by priority
• 📖 WORKLOG.md: This progress tracking document
• 🔧 .gitignore: Enhanced with packaging workflow patterns

Technical Decisions Made

1. Git Workflow: Implemented feature branch strategy (feature/package-[appname] → integration → master)
2. Development Environment: All packaging work containerized for consistency
3. Application Prioritization: 4-tier priority system based on business criticality
4. Documentation Standards: Comprehensive build notes required for each package

Progress on Applications

• 🚧 InvenTree: Package structure created in container (70% complete)

  • CloudronManifest.json ✅
  • Dockerfile ✅
  • start.sh ✅
  • Configuration files ✅
  • Next: Testing and finalization

• 🚧 APISIX: Package development started (20% complete)

  • Research completed ✅
  • CloudronManifest.json ✅
  • Next: Dockerfile and configuration

🔍 Insights & Lessons Learned

1. Container Approach: Working in containerized environment eliminates host differences
2. Workspace Pattern: Gitignored upstream sources keep repository clean while preserving access
3. Documentation First: Establishing clear documentation before scaling prevents confusion
4. Priority Categorization: Business-critical applications should be packaged first

🎯 Next Session Goals

1. Complete InvenTree package and test deployment
2. Finish APISIX packaging
3. Start Jenkins package (Tier 1 priority)
4. Set up integration branch workflow

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📅 2025-01-03 - Initial Repository Analysis

🔍 Discovery & Understanding

Time Investment: ~2 hours

Key Findings

• Repository contains 56 applications ready for packaging
• Existing structure with CloudronPackages/ and CloudronPackagingWorkspace/ is well-designed
• Template and example packages (EasyGate) provide good starting patterns
• Upstream sources properly isolated from git repository

Applications Inventoried

• Total Count: 56 applications identified in workspace
• Categories: API gateways, development tools, monitoring, productivity apps, specialized tools
• Complexity Range: From simple 2-4 hour packages to complex 16+ hour enterprise platforms

Initial Packaging Assessment

• EasyGate: Already completed ✅
• InvenTree: Existing files are templates, need proper development
• APISIX: Identified as high-priority API gateway for immediate development

🛠️ Environment Setup

• Verified upstream source checkout with ~56 applications
• Confirmed Docker environment availability
• Established development workflow understanding

📋 Planning Insights

• Need systematic approach for 56 applications
• Priority tiers essential for manageable development
• Quality standards and testing procedures required
• Documentation and progress tracking critical for team coordination

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📊 Overall Progress Summary

Completed to Date

• ✅ Repository Documentation: Complete project documentation suite
• ✅ Development Workflow: Containerized development environment
• ✅ Application Inventory: 56 applications categorized and prioritized
• ✅ Git Strategy: Branch-based workflow for quality control
• ✅ EasyGate Package: First completed application

In Progress

• 🚧 InvenTree: Advanced packaging (container-based, proper addon integration)
• 🚧 APISIX: API Gateway packaging started

Key Metrics

• Total Applications: 56 identified
• Completion Rate: 1.8% (1 of 56 complete)
• Time Invested: ~6 hours total
• Documentation Coverage: 100% project documentation complete
• Next Milestone: Complete Tier 1 applications (6 apps) by end Q1 2025

Efficiency Observations

• Template Approach: Significantly speeds development
• Container Development: Eliminates environment inconsistencies
• Priority System: Focuses effort on business-critical applications
• Documentation First: Reduces rework and team coordination overhead

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📈 Daily Time Tracking

Date	Hours	Focus Area	Applications Worked	Key Achievements
2025-01-04	4.0	Documentation & Planning	InvenTree, APISIX	Complete project docs, InvenTree 70%
2025-01-03	2.0	Analysis & Discovery	Repository Survey	56 apps inventoried, workflow defined
Total	6.0	Foundation	2 active	Project ready for scaling

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🎯 Upcoming Milestones

Week of 2025-01-06

• Complete InvenTree package
• Complete APISIX package
• Start Jenkins package
• Test integration branch workflow

End of January 2025

• Complete all Tier 1 applications (6 total)
• Establish automated testing process
• Validate branching strategy effectiveness
• Begin Tier 2 development

End of Q1 2025

• 25 applications packaged and tested
• Development process fully refined
• Team scaling and parallel development ready

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🔧 Technical Notes

Development Environment

• Container: tsys-cloudron-packaging (persistent)
• Base Image: python:3.11-slim
• Tools: git, curl, build-essential, nodejs, npm
• Workspace: /workspace mounted from host

Package Quality Standards

• All packages must use cloudron/base:4.2.0
• Proper addon integration via environment variables
• Comprehensive health checks and logging
• Security best practices (no hardcoded secrets)
• Complete build notes documentation

Git Workflow Status

• Current Branch: master
• Next: Create integration branch
• Pattern: feature/package-[appname] → integration → master

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Maintained By: KNEL/TSYS Development Team
Last Updated: 2025-09-04 12:30 UTC
Next Update: 2025-01-05 or after next development session