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- Rename master branch to main for inclusive language - Update all documentation references from master → main - Implement PR-based workflow with maintainer approval required - Document tea CLI usage for Gitea pull requests - Establish clear branch hierarchy: feature → integration → main Branch Strategy: - main: Production packages (requires PR approval) - integration: Staging area for multiple packages - feature/package-[name]: Individual package development Workflow Pattern: 1. Create feature/package-[name] from integration 2. Develop package in feature branch 3. Merge feature → integration (direct merge) 4. Create PR integration → main (requires approval) This provides proper quality gates while enabling parallel development of the 56 applications with maintainer oversight. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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KNEL Cloudron Packaging Plan
🎯 Mission Statement
Package ~100 applications for KNEL's Cloudron platform to create a comprehensive self-hosted application ecosystem for internal use and potential contribution to the broader Cloudron community.
📋 Strategic Objectives
Phase 1: Foundation (Q1 2025) - ✅ COMPLETED
- Establish repository structure and workflows
- Create development tooling and containerized environment
- Document packaging standards and processes
- Create template and examples (EasyGate, InvenTree baseline)
- Implement git workflow with feature branches
Phase 2: Core Applications (Q1-Q2 2025) - 🚧 IN PROGRESS
Target: 25 essential applications
Priority Tier 1 (Business Critical)
- Apache APISIX (API Gateway) - 🚧 IN PROGRESS
- Jenkins (CI/CD)
- Grist (Database/Spreadsheet)
- Rundeck (Job Scheduler)
- ReviewBoard (Code Review)
- Consul Democracy (Governance)
Priority Tier 2 (Development Tools)
- ElabFTW (Laboratory Management)
- Resgrid (Emergency Management)
- Database Gateway
- Core infrastructure tools
Priority Tier 3 (Productivity & Collaboration)
- Document management systems
- Communication tools
- Project management applications
Phase 3: Extended Ecosystem (Q2-Q3 2025)
Target: 50 additional applications
- Monitoring and observability tools
- Security and compliance applications
- Backup and storage solutions
- Development and testing tools
Phase 4: Specialized Applications (Q3-Q4 2025)
Target: 25 remaining applications
- Industry-specific tools
- Advanced analytics platforms
- Integration and automation tools
- Experimental and emerging technologies
🏗️ Technical Strategy
Packaging Approach
- Container-First: All development in
tsys-cloudron-packagingcontainer - Source-Based: Use actual upstream sources from
CloudronPackagingWorkspace/ - Standardized: Follow consistent patterns across all packages
- Tested: Build, deploy, and validate each package before finalization
Architecture Patterns
- Web Applications: Nginx + App Server + Database
- API Services: Direct exposure with proper health checks
- Background Services: Supervisor-managed processes
- Databases: Utilize Cloudron database addons
- Storage: Proper persistent volume management
Quality Standards
- Security: No hardcoded secrets, proper permissions, security headers
- Monitoring: Comprehensive logging and health checks
- Performance: Resource limits and optimization
- Reliability: Error handling and graceful degradation
- Maintainability: Clear documentation and build notes
🔄 Development Workflow
Git Strategy
main (stable packages)
↑
integration (testing multiple packages)
↑
feature/package-[appname] (individual development)
Development Cycle
- Research → Understand application requirements
- Package → Create Cloudron-compatible container
- Build → Test container construction
- Deploy → Test on development Cloudron instance
- Validate → Verify functionality and integration
- Document → Create comprehensive build notes
- Review → Code review and quality assurance
- Integrate → Merge to integration branch
- Release → Promote to main after validation
Automation Goals
- Automated testing of package builds
- Integration testing with Cloudron
- Automated documentation generation
- Upstream source monitoring and updates
📊 Success Metrics
Quantitative Goals
- Package Count: 100 applications packaged
- Success Rate: >90% of packages deploy successfully
- Update Frequency: Monthly upstream sync
- Documentation Coverage: 100% packages have build notes
Qualitative Goals
- Reliability: Packages start consistently and remain stable
- Security: All packages follow security best practices
- Usability: Clear setup and configuration processes
- Maintainability: Packages can be updated with minimal effort
🛣️ Roadmap Milestones
2025 Q1 - Foundation Complete ✅
- Repository and tooling established
- Initial examples working (EasyGate, InvenTree)
- Documentation and processes defined
2025 Q2 - Core Applications
- 25 essential business applications packaged
- Testing and validation processes refined
- Integration branch workflow proven
2025 Q3 - Extended Ecosystem
- 75 total applications packaged
- Automation and monitoring implemented
- Performance optimization and scaling
2025 Q4 - Complete Ecosystem
- 100 applications packaged and maintained
- Community contribution pipeline established
- Next-generation planning and roadmap
🚀 Resource Allocation
Development Team
- Primary Developer: Focus on complex applications
- Secondary Developer: Handle standard web applications
- QA/Testing: Validation and integration testing
- Documentation: Build notes and user guides
Infrastructure
- Development Cloudron: Package testing and validation
- Staging Environment: Integration testing
- Container Registry: Package storage and distribution
- CI/CD Pipeline: Automated build and test
Time Estimates
- Simple Web App: 4-8 hours
- Complex Service: 1-2 days
- Database-Heavy App: 2-3 days
- Custom Integration: 3-5 days
🔍 Risk Management
Technical Risks
- Upstream Changes: Applications may change build requirements
- Cloudron Updates: Platform updates may break packages
- Resource Constraints: Complex applications may exceed limits
- Integration Issues: Inter-application dependencies
Mitigation Strategies
- Regular upstream monitoring and updates
- Version pinning for critical dependencies
- Comprehensive testing before releases
- Fallback and rollback procedures
🌟 Future Opportunities
Community Contribution
- Submit high-quality packages to Cloudron app store
- Contribute improvements back to upstream projects
- Share packaging expertise with broader community
Advanced Features
- Multi-instance deployments
- Cross-application integrations
- Advanced monitoring and alerting
- Custom authentication and SSO integration
📝 Decision Log
2025-01-04: Repository Structure
- Decision: Use workspace pattern with gitignored upstream sources
- Rationale: Keeps git history clean while preserving source access
- Impact: Scalable to 100+ applications without repo bloat
2025-01-04: Container-Based Development
- Decision: All packaging work in persistent container
- Rationale: Consistent environment, host isolation, team standardization
- Impact: Reproducible builds and simplified onboarding
2025-01-04: Branch Strategy
- Decision: Feature branches per application with integration branch
- Rationale: Isolates work, enables parallel development, staged integration
- Impact: Better quality control and easier rollback capabilities
Last Updated: 2025-01-04
Next Review: 2025-02-01
Owner: KNEL/TSYS Development Team