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DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/hosting-gemini.md (1)
1-183: Comprehensive and well-structured guide.The Caddy 2 setup, CloudFlare integration, security headers, firewall rules, performance considerations, and troubleshooting steps are thorough and actionable. Good attention to HSTS, CSP, and other security posture improvements.
DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/gemini-tips.md (1)
1-83: Good conceptual guidance on editor options and HTMX workflow.The overview of Go editor solutions and the HTMX implementation workflow are practical and well-explained. The Templ vs standard templates trade-off discussion adds valuable context.
DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/hosting-final.md (1)
1-108: Clear deployment walkthrough with practical references.Good structure linking to official docs, well-organized Syncthing and Caddy setup steps, and a realistic TODO list. Once syntax errors are fixed, this will be a solid operational reference.
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1-3: TODO comments at file start serve as good signposts.The "Convert to Caddy?" header is helpful for readers, and the later explicit note (line 205) clearly marks the transition. This creates good narrative flow for historical context.
18-324: Comprehensive deployment progression with good Traefik-to-Caddy narrative.The guide successfully documents both the Traefik exploration and the pragmatic pivot to Caddy, along with FileBrowser setup. The TODO list and linked resources provide a solid roadmap for future enhancements (HTMX app, GitOps, config consolidation).
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55-70: Well done fixing the deprecated ioutil functions.Lines 58 and 66 correctly use
os.ReadFile()andos.WriteFile()instead of the deprecatedioutilequivalents, aligning with Go 1.16+ best practices. The conceptual code example is clear and demonstrates proper HTMX integration.DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/hosting-final.md (3)
62-87: Excellent work correcting the Caddyfile syntax errors.Lines 81 and 83 now have proper closing quotes for
X-Frame-OptionsandReferrer-Policy. The security header configuration is solid and well-commented.
68-74: Clarify the reverse proxy port configuration.Line 69 proxies to
localhost:8084, but the comment mentions Syncthing runs on 8384 by default. The discrepancy is unclear—is 8084 a custom wrapper or separate application? Clarify this for readers who might assume direct Syncthing integration.
54-54: Clarify the "Gemini" reference.Line 54 references "Gemini" without context. Consider adding a brief note explaining whether this is an internal document section (e.g.,
DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/hosting-gemini.md) or an external reference.
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DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/hosting-new.md (2)
18-40: Address duplicated Syncthing and Caddy setup across hosting guides.This file duplicates substantial portions of Syncthing installation (lines 18–40 vs. hosting-final.md 11–33) and Caddy configuration (lines 257–306 vs. hosting-final.md 42–87). The previous review recommended consolidation; this remains unresolved.
Consider one of these approaches:
- Option A: Extract common Syncthing/Caddy steps into a shared
hosting-base.md, then include/reference from both files.- Option B: Designate
hosting-new.mdas the canonical comprehensive guide; reducehosting-final.mdto a scenario-specific variant that links here.- Option C: Add prominent cross-references at the top of each file to clarify the relationship and which doc to follow.
Without consolidation, maintenance burden grows as each guide must be independently updated.
Also applies to: 53-191, 257-306
211-255: FileBrowser systemd service still lacks security hardening.Multiple security directives remain commented out (lines 237–242), and the service runs as root. The previous review flagged this; the TODO at line 234 indicates awareness but no resolution yet.
Before production deployment, either:
- Enable and properly configure
ProtectHome,ProtectSystem, and capability bounding directives (mirroring the hardened Traefik service above), or- Create a dedicated non-root user for FileBrowser and adjust paths accordingly.
Would you like me to generate a hardened FileBrowser systemd template aligned with the Traefik example?
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Learning: Applies to AGENTS.md : Keep `AGENTS.md` up to date with development commands and architecture changes
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277-302: Caddyfile syntax errors from previous review appear fixed.The missing closing quotation marks previously flagged on lines 296 and 298 (X-Frame-Options and Referrer-Policy) are now correctly closed. Verify this change was intentional and that no other Caddyfile syntax issues remain, especially if this file will be moved or referenced elsewhere.
205-209: Traefik deprecation is clearly marked.The note at line 205 and removal command (lines 207–209) adequately signal the shift from Traefik to Caddy. Consider adding a timestamp or PR reference so future readers know when this transition occurred.
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Learning: Applies to AGENTS.md : Keep `AGENTS.md` up to date with development commands and architecture changes
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DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/hosting-base.md (1)
1-111: Consolidation successfully addresses documentation duplication.The hosting-base.md file effectively extracts shared Syncthing and Caddy installation/configuration steps, removing duplication that existed across hosting-new.md and hosting-final.md. The Caddyfile syntax is correct, references are clear, and the "See Also" section appropriately guides readers to related docs. This structure allows both hosting-new.md and hosting-final.md to reference hosting-base.md as the canonical shared source.
DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/hosting-new.md (2)
1-8: Clear reference structure properly delegates to hosting-base.md.The intro section correctly signposts readers to hosting-base.md for shared Syncthing and Caddy setup, reducing duplication and making the relationship between guides explicit.
178-182: Traefik deprecation is well-documented.The note clearly marks Traefik as deprecated and provides the disable command, making the migration path to Caddy explicit for operators running older deployments.
DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/hosting-final.md (1)
1-68: Quick-start guide successfully maps readers to canonical sources.The hosting-final.md file provides appropriate role as a navigation layer: it clearly links readers to hosting-base.md and hosting-new.md for detailed instructions, avoiding duplication while maintaining a clear entry point for operators. The task table and checklist structure reduces cognitive load compared to reading full guides.
DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/hosting-gemini.md (3)
19-48: TLS enforcement and GPG key verification follow modern security practices.The installation steps properly enforce TLS 1.2+ with
curl --tlsv1.2(lines 26–27, 44) instead of the deprecated-1flag, and include steps to verify the GPG key fingerprint against official Caddy sources (lines 29–38). This addresses earlier security concerns and aligns with RFC 8996 deprecation of TLS 1.0/1.1.
143-190: Security and performance guidance is comprehensive and well-reasoned.The file clearly explains the rationale for TLS enforcement, GPG verification, CloudFlare proxy benefits, and provides optional security header examples with correct syntax. Performance tips (HTTP/2, HTTP/3, compression) are practical and appropriate.
67-80: Caddyfile configuration syntax is correct.The reverse_proxy block and header forwarding are properly formatted. The optional security headers example (lines 157–174) has all quotes properly balanced with no truncation issues.
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| # ProtectHome=true | ||
| # ProtectSystem=full | ||
| # ReadWriteDirectories=/etc/traefik/acme | ||
| # CapabilityBoundingSet=CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE | ||
| # AmbientCapabilities=CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE | ||
| # NoNewPrivileges=true | ||
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| # TimeoutStopSec=300 | ||
| # EnvironmentFile=/etc/traefik/.env | ||
| ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/filebrowser -r /root/Sync | ||
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| WantedBy=multi-user.target | ||
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FileBrowser systemd service security hardening remains incomplete.
The FileBrowser systemd service (lines 207–224) still runs as root and has security directives commented out as TODOs (lines 207–215). A prior review flagged this and requested hardening before production deployment. While the workaround note at line 192 explains current status, the hardened service template was not provided in the code.
Before production, apply this hardened configuration:
[Service]
Restart=on-failure
-# TODO: run as non-root
User=root
-# ProtectHome=true
-# ProtectSystem=full
-# ReadWriteDirectories=/etc/traefik/acme
-# CapabilityBoundingSet=CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE
-# AmbientCapabilities=CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE
-# NoNewPrivileges=true
+# TODO: Consider creating a dedicated filebrowser user for non-root execution
+# User=filebrowser
+# Group=filebrowser
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+ProtectHome=true
+ProtectSystem=strict
+ReadWriteDirectories=/root/Sync
+CapabilityBoundingSet=
+AmbientCapabilities=
+NoNewPrivileges=true
+PrivateTmp=true
+ProtectKernelTunables=true
+ProtectKernelModules=true
+ProtectControlGroups=trueFor now, add a prominent warning comment in the file indicating this service should not be used in production until security hardening is completed.
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| # TODO: run as non-root | |
| User=root | |
| # ProtectHome=true | |
| # ProtectSystem=full | |
| # ReadWriteDirectories=/etc/traefik/acme | |
| # CapabilityBoundingSet=CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE | |
| # AmbientCapabilities=CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE | |
| # NoNewPrivileges=true | |
| # TimeoutStopSec=300 | |
| # EnvironmentFile=/etc/traefik/.env | |
| ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/filebrowser -r /root/Sync | |
| Type=simple | |
| [Install] | |
| WantedBy=multi-user.target | |
| EOF | |
| # TODO: Consider creating a dedicated filebrowser user for non-root execution | |
| # User=filebrowser | |
| # Group=filebrowser | |
| ProtectHome=true | |
| ProtectSystem=strict | |
| ReadWriteDirectories=/root/Sync | |
| CapabilityBoundingSet= | |
| AmbientCapabilities= | |
| NoNewPrivileges=true | |
| PrivateTmp=true | |
| ProtectKernelTunables=true | |
| ProtectKernelModules=true | |
| ProtectControlGroups=true | |
| # TimeoutStopSec=300 | |
| # EnvironmentFile=/etc/traefik/.env | |
| ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/filebrowser -r /root/Sync | |
| Type=simple | |
| [Install] | |
| WantedBy=multi-user.target | |
| EOF |
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In DEPLOYMENT_PLUS/hosting-new.md around lines 207 to 224, the FileBrowser
systemd unit block currently runs as root and has recommended security
directives commented out; add a prominent, clearly visible warning comment above
the unit (or at the top of the block) stating that this service must not be used
in production until the security hardening (running as non-root,
ProtectHome/ProtectSystem, NoNewPrivileges, capability bounding,
EnvironmentFile, etc.) is implemented, and reference the line numbers and owner
TODO so reviewers know this is intentionally temporary.
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