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+# Gitea Actions: Major Domo Database - Docker Build, Push, and Notify
+#
+# This workflow provides a complete CI/CD pipeline for the Major Domo Database API:
+# - Validates semantic versioning on PRs
+# - Builds Docker images on every push/PR
+# - Pushes to Docker Hub on main branch merges
+# - Sends Discord notifications on success/failure
+#
+# Created: 2026-02-04
+# Adapted from: paper-dynasty-database template
+
+name: Build Docker Image
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - main
+  pull_request:
+    branches:
+      - main
+
+jobs:
+  build:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+
+    steps:
+      # ==============================================
+      # 1. CHECKOUT CODE
+      # ==============================================
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      # ==============================================
+      # 2. SEMANTIC VERSION VALIDATION (PRs only)
+      # ==============================================
+      # Enforces proper semantic versioning:
+      # - Blocks PRs that don't bump VERSION file
+      # - Validates version changes follow semver rules
+      # - Prevents skipping versions or going backwards
+      #
+      # Valid bumps:
+      #   - Patch: 2.4.1 → 2.4.2 (bug fixes)
+      #   - Minor: 2.4.1 → 2.5.0 (new features)
+      #   - Major: 2.4.1 → 3.0.0 (breaking changes)
+      #
+      # Invalid bumps:
+      #   - 2.4.1 → 2.6.0 (skipped minor version)
+      #   - 2.4.1 → 2.3.0 (went backwards)
+      #   - 2.4.1 → 2.5.1 (didn't reset patch)
+      #
+      - name: Check VERSION was bumped (semantic versioning)
+        if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
+        run: |
+          # Get VERSION from this PR branch
+          PR_VERSION=$(cat VERSION 2>/dev/null || echo "0.0.0")
+
+          # Get VERSION from main branch
+          git fetch origin main:main
+          MAIN_VERSION=$(git show main:VERSION 2>/dev/null || echo "0.0.0")
+
+          echo "📋 Semantic Version Check"
+          echo "Main branch version: $MAIN_VERSION"
+          echo "PR branch version: $PR_VERSION"
+          echo ""
+
+          # Parse versions into components
+          IFS='.' read -r MAIN_MAJOR MAIN_MINOR MAIN_PATCH <<< "$MAIN_VERSION"
+          IFS='.' read -r PR_MAJOR PR_MINOR PR_PATCH <<< "$PR_VERSION"
+
+          # Remove any non-numeric characters
+          MAIN_MAJOR=${MAIN_MAJOR//[!0-9]/}
+          MAIN_MINOR=${MAIN_MINOR//[!0-9]/}
+          MAIN_PATCH=${MAIN_PATCH//[!0-9]/}
+          PR_MAJOR=${PR_MAJOR//[!0-9]/}
+          PR_MINOR=${PR_MINOR//[!0-9]/}
+          PR_PATCH=${PR_PATCH//[!0-9]/}
+
+          # Check if VERSION unchanged
+          if [ "$PR_VERSION" = "$MAIN_VERSION" ]; then
+            echo "❌ ERROR: VERSION file has not been updated!"
+            echo ""
+            echo "Please update the VERSION file in your PR."
+            echo "Current version: $MAIN_VERSION"
+            exit 1
+          fi
+
+          # Validate semantic version bump
+          VALID=false
+          BUMP_TYPE=""
+
+          # Check for major version bump (X.0.0)
+          if [ "$PR_MAJOR" -eq $((MAIN_MAJOR + 1)) ] && [ "$PR_MINOR" -eq 0 ] && [ "$PR_PATCH" -eq 0 ]; then
+            VALID=true
+            BUMP_TYPE="major"
+          # Check for minor version bump (x.X.0)
+          elif [ "$PR_MAJOR" -eq "$MAIN_MAJOR" ] && [ "$PR_MINOR" -eq $((MAIN_MINOR + 1)) ] && [ "$PR_PATCH" -eq 0 ]; then
+            VALID=true
+            BUMP_TYPE="minor"
+          # Check for patch version bump (x.x.X)
+          elif [ "$PR_MAJOR" -eq "$MAIN_MAJOR" ] && [ "$PR_MINOR" -eq "$MAIN_MINOR" ] && [ "$PR_PATCH" -eq $((MAIN_PATCH + 1)) ]; then
+            VALID=true
+            BUMP_TYPE="patch"
+          fi
+
+          if [ "$VALID" = true ]; then
+            echo "✅ Valid $BUMP_TYPE version bump: $MAIN_VERSION → $PR_VERSION"
+          else
+            echo "❌ ERROR: Invalid semantic version change!"
+            echo ""
+            echo "Current version: $MAIN_VERSION"
+            echo "PR version: $PR_VERSION"
+            echo ""
+            echo "Valid version bumps:"
+            echo "  - Patch: $MAIN_MAJOR.$MAIN_MINOR.$((MAIN_PATCH + 1))"
+            echo "  - Minor: $MAIN_MAJOR.$((MAIN_MINOR + 1)).0"
+            echo "  - Major: $((MAIN_MAJOR + 1)).0.0"
+            echo ""
+            echo "Common issues:"
+            echo "  ❌ Skipping versions (e.g., 2.5.0 → 2.7.0)"
+            echo "  ❌ Going backwards (e.g., 2.5.0 → 2.4.0)"
+            echo "  ❌ Not resetting lower components (e.g., 2.5.0 → 2.6.1)"
+            exit 1
+          fi
+
+      # ==============================================
+      # 3. DOCKER BUILDX SETUP
+      # ==============================================
+      - name: Set up Docker Buildx
+        uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
+
+      # ==============================================
+      # 4. DOCKER HUB LOGIN (main branch only)
+      # ==============================================
+      # Requires secrets in Gitea:
+      # - DOCKERHUB_USERNAME: Your Docker Hub username (manticorum67)
+      # - DOCKERHUB_TOKEN: Docker Hub access token (not password!)
+      #
+      # To create token:
+      # 1. Go to hub.docker.com
+      # 2. Account Settings → Security → New Access Token
+      # 3. Copy token to Gitea repo → Settings → Secrets → Actions
+      #
+      - name: Login to Docker Hub
+        if: github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'
+        uses: docker/login-action@v3
+        with:
+          username: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_USERNAME }}
+          password: ${{ secrets.DOCKERHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      # ==============================================
+      # 5. EXTRACT METADATA
+      # ==============================================
+      # Reads VERSION file and generates image tags:
+      # - version: From VERSION file (e.g., "2.4.1")
+      # - sha_short: First 7 chars of commit SHA
+      # - version_sha: Combined version+commit (e.g., "v2.4.1-a1b2c3d")
+      # - branch: Current branch name
+      # - timestamp: ISO 8601 format for Discord
+      #
+      - name: Extract metadata
+        id: meta
+        run: |
+          VERSION=$(cat VERSION 2>/dev/null || echo "0.0.0")
+          SHA_SHORT=$(echo ${{ github.sha }} | cut -c1-7)
+          echo "version=${VERSION}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "sha_short=${SHA_SHORT}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "version_sha=v${VERSION}-${SHA_SHORT}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "branch=${{ github.ref_name }}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "timestamp=$(date -u +'%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ')" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      # ==============================================
+      # 6. BUILD AND PUSH DOCKER IMAGE
+      # ==============================================
+      # Creates 3 tags for each build:
+      # - latest: Always points to newest build
+      # - v{VERSION}: Semantic version from VERSION file
+      # - v{VERSION}-{COMMIT}: Version + commit hash for traceability
+      #
+      # Example tags:
+      # - manticorum67/major-domo-database:latest
+      # - manticorum67/major-domo-database:v2.4.1
+      # - manticorum67/major-domo-database:v2.4.1-a1b2c3d
+      #
+      # Push behavior:
+      # - PRs: Build only (test), don't push
+      # - Main: Build and push to Docker Hub
+      #
+      - name: Build Docker image
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v5
+        with:
+          context: .
+          push: ${{ github.ref == 'refs/heads/main' }}
+          tags: |
+            manticorum67/major-domo-database:latest
+            manticorum67/major-domo-database:v${{ steps.meta.outputs.version }}
+            manticorum67/major-domo-database:${{ steps.meta.outputs.version_sha }}
+          cache-from: type=gha
+          cache-to: type=gha,mode=max
+
+      # ==============================================
+      # 7. BUILD SUMMARY
+      # ==============================================
+      # Creates a formatted summary visible in Actions UI
+      # Shows: image tags, build details, push status
+      #
+      - name: Build Summary
+        run: |
+          echo "## 🐳 Docker Build Successful! ✅" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "**Image Tags:**" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "- \`manticorum67/major-domo-database:latest\`" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "- \`manticorum67/major-domo-database:v${{ steps.meta.outputs.version }}\`" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "- \`manticorum67/major-domo-database:${{ steps.meta.outputs.version_sha }}\`" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "**Build Details:**" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "- Branch: \`${{ steps.meta.outputs.branch }}\`" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "- Commit: \`${{ github.sha }}\`" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "- Timestamp: \`${{ steps.meta.outputs.timestamp }}\`" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          if [ "${{ github.ref }}" == "refs/heads/main" ]; then
+            echo "🚀 **Pushed to Docker Hub!**" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+            echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+            echo "Pull with: \`docker pull manticorum67/major-domo-database:latest\`" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          else
+            echo "_PR build - image not pushed to Docker Hub_" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          fi
+
+      # ==============================================
+      # 8. DISCORD NOTIFICATION - SUCCESS
+      # ==============================================
+      # Sends green embed to Discord on successful builds
+      #
+      # Only fires on main branch pushes (not PRs)
+      #
+      # Setup:
+      # 1. Create webhook in Discord channel:
+      #    Right-click channel → Edit → Integrations → Webhooks → New
+      # 2. Copy webhook URL
+      # 3. Add as secret: DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL in Gitea repo settings
+      #
+      - name: Discord Notification - Success
+        if: success() && github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'
+        run: |
+          curl -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+            -d '{
+              "embeds": [{
+                "title": "✅ Major Domo Database Build Successful",
+                "description": "Docker image built and pushed to Docker Hub!",
+                "color": 3066993,
+                "fields": [
+                  {
+                    "name": "Version",
+                    "value": "`v${{ steps.meta.outputs.version }}`",
+                    "inline": true
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "name": "Image Tag",
+                    "value": "`${{ steps.meta.outputs.version_sha }}`",
+                    "inline": true
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "name": "Branch",
+                    "value": "`${{ steps.meta.outputs.branch }}`",
+                    "inline": true
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "name": "Commit",
+                    "value": "`${{ steps.meta.outputs.sha_short }}`",
+                    "inline": true
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "name": "Author",
+                    "value": "${{ github.actor }}",
+                    "inline": true
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "name": "Docker Hub",
+                    "value": "[manticorum67/major-domo-database](https://hub.docker.com/r/manticorum67/major-domo-database)",
+                    "inline": false
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "name": "View Run",
+                    "value": "[Click here](${{ github.server_url }}/${{ github.repository }}/actions/runs/${{ github.run_id }})",
+                    "inline": false
+                  }
+                ],
+                "timestamp": "${{ steps.meta.outputs.timestamp }}"
+              }]
+            }' \
+            ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL }}
+
+      # ==============================================
+      # 9. DISCORD NOTIFICATION - FAILURE
+      # ==============================================
+      # Sends red embed to Discord on build failures
+      #
+      # Only fires on main branch pushes (not PRs)
+      #
+      - name: Discord Notification - Failure
+        if: failure() && github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'
+        run: |
+          TIMESTAMP=$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)
+          curl -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+            -d '{
+              "embeds": [{
+                "title": "❌ Major Domo Database Build Failed",
+                "description": "Docker build encountered an error.",
+                "color": 15158332,
+                "fields": [
+                  {
+                    "name": "Branch",
+                    "value": "`${{ github.ref_name }}`",
+                    "inline": true
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "name": "Commit",
+                    "value": "`${{ github.sha }}`",
+                    "inline": true
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "name": "Author",
+                    "value": "${{ github.actor }}",
+                    "inline": true
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "name": "View Logs",
+                    "value": "[Click here](${{ github.server_url }}/${{ github.repository }}/actions/runs/${{ github.run_id }})",
+                    "inline": false
+                  }
+                ],
+                "timestamp": "'"$TIMESTAMP"'"
+              }]
+            }' \
+            ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL }}
+
+# ==============================================
+# SETUP REQUIRED
+# ==============================================
+# Before this workflow will work:
+#
+# ✅ Add secrets to Gitea repo (Settings → Secrets → Actions):
+#    - DOCKERHUB_USERNAME: manticorum67
+#    - DOCKERHUB_TOKEN: Docker Hub access token
+#    - DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL: Discord webhook for build notifications
+#
+# ✅ Ensure VERSION file exists in repo root (currently: 2.4.1)
+#
+# ==============================================
+# TROUBLESHOOTING
+# ==============================================
+# Common issues and solutions:
+#
+# 1. VERSION validation failing unexpectedly
+#    - Ensure VERSION file contains only version number (no 'v' prefix)
+#    - Verify version follows semver: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH
+#
+# 2. Docker Hub push failing
+#    - Verify DOCKERHUB_USERNAME and DOCKERHUB_TOKEN secrets are set
+#    - Check Docker Hub token has push permissions
+#
+# 3. Discord notifications not appearing
+#    - Test webhook URL manually with curl
+#    - Check webhook still exists in Discord channel settings
+#    - Look for HTTP error codes in Actions logs
+#
+# ==============================================
diff --git a/GITEA_ACTIONS_SETUP.md b/GITEA_ACTIONS_SETUP.md
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+# Gitea Actions Setup for Major Domo Database
+
+Complete CI/CD pipeline for automated Docker builds, semantic versioning, and Discord notifications.
+
+## Overview
+
+The Gitea Actions workflow in `.gitea/workflows/docker-build.yml` provides:
+
+- ✅ Semantic version validation on pull requests
+- ✅ Automated Docker image builds
+- ✅ Push to Docker Hub on main branch merges
+- ✅ Discord notifications for build success/failure
+- ✅ Multi-tag strategy (latest, version, version+commit)
+- ✅ Build caching for faster builds
+
+## Initial Setup
+
+### 1. Create Docker Hub Access Token
+
+1. Go to https://hub.docker.com
+2. Login → Account Settings → Security
+3. Click "New Access Token"
+4. Name: `gitea-major-domo-database`
+5. Permissions: Read & Write
+6. Copy the token (you won't see it again!)
+
+### 2. Add Gitea Secrets
+
+1. Go to https://git.manticorum.com/cal/major-domo-database
+2. Navigate to: Settings → Secrets → Actions
+3. Add three secrets:
+
+| Secret Name | Value |
+|-------------|-------|
+| `DOCKERHUB_USERNAME` | `manticorum67` |
+| `DOCKERHUB_TOKEN` | [Docker Hub access token from step 1] |
+| `DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL` | [Discord webhook URL for build notifications] |
+
+### 3. Create Discord Webhook (Optional)
+
+If you want build notifications in Discord:
+
+1. Open Discord channel for CI/CD notifications
+2. Right-click channel → Edit Channel → Integrations
+3. Click "Create Webhook"
+4. Name: `Major Domo Database CI`
+5. Copy webhook URL
+6. Add as `DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL` secret in Gitea (step 2 above)
+
+### 4. Enable Actions in Repository
+
+1. Go to repository settings in Gitea
+2. Navigate to "Workflow" or "Actions" section
+3. Enable Actions for this repository
+
+## Usage
+
+### Creating a Pull Request
+
+1. Create a feature branch:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/my-feature
+   ```
+
+2. Make your changes
+
+3. **Bump the VERSION file** (required for PR approval):
+   ```bash
+   # Current version: 2.4.1
+   # For bug fix:
+   echo "2.4.2" > VERSION
+
+   # For new feature:
+   echo "2.5.0" > VERSION
+
+   # For breaking change:
+   echo "3.0.0" > VERSION
+   ```
+
+4. Commit and push:
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "Add new feature"
+   git push origin feature/my-feature
+   ```
+
+5. Create PR in Gitea
+
+**The workflow will:**
+- ✅ Validate the VERSION bump follows semantic versioning
+- ✅ Build the Docker image (but not push it)
+- ❌ Block the PR if VERSION wasn't bumped or is invalid
+
+### Merging to Main
+
+When you merge the PR to main:
+
+**The workflow will:**
+1. Build the Docker image
+2. Push to Docker Hub with three tags:
+   - `manticorum67/major-domo-database:latest`
+   - `manticorum67/major-domo-database:v2.4.2`
+   - `manticorum67/major-domo-database:v2.4.2-a1b2c3d`
+3. Send Discord notification (if configured)
+4. Create build summary in Actions UI
+
+## Semantic Versioning Rules
+
+The workflow enforces strict semantic versioning:
+
+### Valid Version Bumps
+
+| Type | Example | When to Use |
+|------|---------|-------------|
+| **Patch** | 2.4.1 → 2.4.2 | Bug fixes, minor tweaks |
+| **Minor** | 2.4.1 → 2.5.0 | New features, backward compatible |
+| **Major** | 2.4.1 → 3.0.0 | Breaking changes |
+
+### Invalid Version Bumps
+
+❌ Skipping versions: `2.4.1 → 2.6.0` (skipped 2.5.0)
+❌ Going backwards: `2.4.1 → 2.3.0`
+❌ Not resetting: `2.4.1 → 2.5.1` (should be 2.5.0)
+❌ No change: `2.4.1 → 2.4.1`
+
+## Manual Deployment
+
+Use the included `deploy.sh` script for manual deployments:
+
+```bash
+# Deploy latest version
+./deploy.sh
+
+# Deploy specific version
+./deploy.sh v2.4.2
+```
+
+The script will:
+1. Check SSH connection to production server
+2. Verify container exists
+3. Ask for confirmation
+4. Pull new image
+5. Restart container
+6. Show status and recent logs
+
+## Deployment Server Details
+
+- **Server**: strat-database (10.10.0.42)
+- **User**: cal
+- **Path**: /home/cal/container-data/sba-database
+- **Container**: sba_database
+- **Image**: manticorum67/major-domo-database
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### PR Blocked - VERSION Not Updated
+
+**Error:** "VERSION file has not been updated!"
+
+**Solution:** Update the VERSION file in your branch:
+```bash
+echo "2.4.2" > VERSION
+git add VERSION
+git commit -m "Bump version to 2.4.2"
+git push
+```
+
+### PR Blocked - Invalid Semantic Version
+
+**Error:** "Invalid semantic version change!"
+
+**Solution:** Follow semantic versioning rules. From 2.4.1:
+- Bug fix → `2.4.2` (not 2.4.3, 2.5.0, etc.)
+- New feature → `2.5.0` (not 2.6.0, 2.5.1, etc.)
+- Breaking change → `3.0.0` (not 4.0.0, 3.1.0, etc.)
+
+### Docker Hub Push Failed
+
+**Error:** "unauthorized: authentication required"
+
+**Solution:**
+1. Verify `DOCKERHUB_USERNAME` and `DOCKERHUB_TOKEN` secrets are set
+2. Check Docker Hub token hasn't expired
+3. Regenerate token if needed and update secret
+
+### Discord Notifications Not Appearing
+
+**Problem:** Build succeeds but no Discord message
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. Verify `DISCORD_WEBHOOK_URL` secret is set correctly
+2. Test webhook manually:
+   ```bash
+   curl -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+     -d '{"content": "Test message"}' \
+     YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL
+   ```
+3. Check webhook still exists in Discord channel settings
+
+### Build Failing on Main but PR Passed
+
+**Possible causes:**
+1. Merge conflict not resolved properly
+2. Dependencies changed between PR and merge
+3. Docker Hub credentials invalid
+
+**Solution:**
+1. Check Actions logs in Gitea
+2. Look for specific error messages
+3. Test build locally:
+   ```bash
+   docker build -t test-build .
+   ```
+
+## Viewing Build Status
+
+### In Gitea
+
+1. Go to repository → Actions
+2. Click on workflow run to see details
+3. View step-by-step logs
+4. Check build summary
+
+### In Discord
+
+If webhook is configured, you'll get:
+- ✅ Green embed on successful builds
+- ❌ Red embed on failed builds
+- Version, commit, and Docker Hub link
+
+### On Docker Hub
+
+1. Go to https://hub.docker.com/r/manticorum67/major-domo-database
+2. Check "Tags" tab for new versions
+3. Verify timestamp matches your push
+
+## Advanced Usage
+
+### Disable Version Validation
+
+If you need to merge without version bump (not recommended):
+
+1. Edit `.gitea/workflows/docker-build.yml`
+2. Delete or comment out the "Check VERSION was bumped" step
+3. Commit and push
+
+### Disable Discord Notifications
+
+1. Edit `.gitea/workflows/docker-build.yml`
+2. Delete both "Discord Notification" steps
+3. Commit and push
+
+### Add Additional Tags
+
+Edit the "Build Docker image" step in the workflow:
+
+```yaml
+tags: |
+  manticorum67/major-domo-database:latest
+  manticorum67/major-domo-database:v${{ steps.meta.outputs.version }}
+  manticorum67/major-domo-database:${{ steps.meta.outputs.version_sha }}
+  manticorum67/major-domo-database:stable  # Add custom tag
+```
+
+## Workflow File Location
+
+The workflow is located at:
+```
+.gitea/workflows/docker-build.yml
+```
+
+This file is tracked in git and will be used automatically by Gitea Actions when:
+- You push to main branch
+- You create a pull request to main branch
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- [Docker Build Template](/mnt/NV2/Development/claude-home/server-configs/gitea/workflow-templates/docker-build-template.yml)
+- [Gitea Actions Documentation](https://git.manticorum.com/gitea/docs)
+- [Semantic Versioning Specification](https://semver.org/)
+
+## Questions or Issues?
+
+If you encounter problems:
+1. Check Actions logs in Gitea
+2. Review this troubleshooting section
+3. Test components manually (Docker build, webhook, etc.)
+4. Check Gitea Actions runner status
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated:** 2026-02-04
+**Current Version:** 2.4.1
+**Template Version:** 1.0.0 (based on paper-dynasty-database)
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+#!/bin/bash
+# Major Domo Database - Manual Deployment Script
+#
+# Usage: ./deploy.sh [version]
+# Example: ./deploy.sh v2.4.1
+#
+# This script provides a safe, manual way to deploy Major Domo Database
+# with proper checks and rollback capability.
+
+set -e
+
+VERSION=${1:-latest}
+SERVER="strat-database"
+SERVER_IP="10.10.0.42"
+DEPLOY_PATH="/home/cal/container-data/sba-database"
+
+echo "🚀 Deploying Major Domo Database ${VERSION} to production"
+echo "━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━"
+
+# Pre-deployment checks
+echo ""
+echo "📋 Pre-deployment checks..."
+
+# Check SSH connection
+if ! ssh cal@${SERVER_IP} "echo 'SSH OK'" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo "❌ Cannot connect to ${SERVER}"
+    exit 1
+fi
+echo "✅ SSH connection OK"
+
+# Check if container exists
+if ! ssh cal@${SERVER_IP} "cd ${DEPLOY_PATH} && docker compose ps" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo "❌ Cannot find Major Domo Database container on ${SERVER}"
+    exit 1
+fi
+echo "✅ Container found"
+
+# Confirm deployment
+echo ""
+echo "⚠️  This will restart the Major Domo Database API (brief downtime)"
+read -p "Continue with deployment? (y/N) " -n 1 -r
+echo
+if [[ ! $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+    echo "❌ Deployment cancelled"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Deploy
+echo ""
+echo "📥 Pulling image manticorum67/major-domo-database:${VERSION}..."
+ssh cal@${SERVER_IP} << EOF
+    cd ${DEPLOY_PATH}
+
+    # Pull new image
+    docker compose pull
+
+    # Stop old container
+    echo "🛑 Stopping container..."
+    docker compose down
+
+    # Start new container
+    echo "▶️  Starting container..."
+    docker compose up -d
+
+    # Wait for startup
+    sleep 5
+
+    # Check status
+    echo ""
+    echo "📊 Container status:"
+    docker compose ps
+
+    echo ""
+    echo "📝 Recent logs:"
+    docker compose logs --tail 20
+EOF
+
+echo ""
+echo "✅ Deployment complete!"
+echo ""
+echo "To check logs: ssh ${SERVER} 'cd ${DEPLOY_PATH} && docker compose logs -f'"
+echo "To rollback: ssh ${SERVER} 'cd ${DEPLOY_PATH} && docker compose down && docker compose up -d'"