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title: Coolify AI Documentation
description: Master reference to all Coolify AI documentation in .ai/ directory
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# Coolify AI Documentation

All Coolify AI documentation has been consolidated in the **`.ai/`** directory for better organization and single source of truth.

## Quick Start

- **For Claude Code**: Start with `CLAUDE.md` in the root directory
- **For Cursor IDE**: Start with `.ai/README.md` for navigation
- **For All AI Tools**: Browse `.ai/` directory by topic

## Documentation Structure

All detailed documentation lives in `.ai/` with the following organization:

### 📚 Core Documentation
- **[Technology Stack](.ai/core/technology-stack.md)** - All versions, packages, dependencies (SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH for versions)
- **[Project Overview](.ai/core/project-overview.md)** - What Coolify is, high-level architecture
- **[Application Architecture](.ai/core/application-architecture.md)** - System design, components, relationships
- **[Deployment Architecture](.ai/core/deployment-architecture.md)** - Deployment flows, Docker, proxies

### 💻 Development
- **[Development Workflow](.ai/development/development-workflow.md)** - Dev setup, commands, daily workflows
- **[Testing Patterns](.ai/development/testing-patterns.md)** - How to write/run tests, Docker requirements
- **[Laravel Boost](.ai/development/laravel-boost.md)** - Laravel-specific guidelines (SINGLE SOURCE for Laravel Boost)

### 🎨 Code Patterns
- **[Database Patterns](.ai/patterns/database-patterns.md)** - Eloquent, migrations, relationships
- **[Frontend Patterns](.ai/patterns/frontend-patterns.md)** - Livewire, Alpine.js, Tailwind CSS
- **[Security Patterns](.ai/patterns/security-patterns.md)** - Auth, authorization, security
- **[Form Components](.ai/patterns/form-components.md)** - Enhanced forms with authorization
- **[API & Routing](.ai/patterns/api-and-routing.md)** - API design, routing conventions

### 📖 Meta
- **[Maintaining Docs](.ai/meta/maintaining-docs.md)** - How to update/improve documentation
- **[Sync Guide](.ai/meta/sync-guide.md)** - Keeping docs synchronized

## Quick Decision Tree

**What are you working on?**

### Running Commands
→ `.ai/development/development-workflow.md`
- `npm run dev` / `npm run build` - Frontend
- `php artisan serve` / `php artisan migrate` - Backend
- `docker exec coolify php artisan test` - Feature tests (requires Docker)
- `./vendor/bin/pest tests/Unit` - Unit tests (no Docker needed)
- `./vendor/bin/pint` - Code formatting

### Writing Tests
→ `.ai/development/testing-patterns.md`
- **Unit tests**: No database, use mocking, run outside Docker
- **Feature tests**: Can use database, MUST run inside Docker
- Critical: Docker execution requirements prevent database connection errors

### Building UI
→ `.ai/patterns/frontend-patterns.md` + `.ai/patterns/form-components.md`
- Livewire 3.5.20 with server-side state
- Alpine.js for client interactions
- Tailwind CSS 4.1.4 styling
- Form components with `canGate` authorization

### Database Work
→ `.ai/patterns/database-patterns.md`
- Eloquent ORM patterns
- Migration best practices
- Relationship definitions
- Query optimization

### Security & Authorization
→ `.ai/patterns/security-patterns.md` + `.ai/patterns/form-components.md`
- Team-based access control
- Policy and gate patterns
- Form authorization (`canGate`, `canResource`)
- API security with Sanctum

### Laravel-Specific
→ `.ai/development/laravel-boost.md`
- Laravel 12.4.1 patterns
- Livewire 3 best practices
- Pest testing patterns
- Laravel conventions

### Version Numbers
→ `.ai/core/technology-stack.md`
- **SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH** for all version numbers
- Laravel 12.4.1, PHP 8.4.7, Tailwind 4.1.4, etc.
- Never duplicate versions - always reference this file

## Critical Patterns (Always Follow)

### Testing Commands
```bash
# Unit tests (no database, outside Docker)
./vendor/bin/pest tests/Unit

# Feature tests (requires database, inside Docker)
docker exec coolify php artisan test
```

**NEVER** run Feature tests outside Docker - they will fail with database connection errors.

### Form Authorization
ALWAYS include authorization on form components:
```blade
<x-forms.input canGate="update" :canResource="$resource" id="name" label="Name" />
```

### Livewire Components
MUST have exactly ONE root element. No exceptions.

### Version Numbers
Use exact versions from `technology-stack.md`:
- ✅ Laravel 12.4.1
- ❌ Laravel 12 or "v12"

### Code Style
```bash
# Always run before committing
./vendor/bin/pint
```

## For AI Assistants

### Important Notes
1. **Single Source of Truth**: Each piece of information exists in ONE location only
2. **Cross-Reference, Don't Duplicate**: Link to other files instead of copying content
3. **Version Precision**: Always use exact versions from `technology-stack.md`
4. **Docker for Feature Tests**: This is non-negotiable for database-dependent tests
5. **Form Authorization**: Security requirement, not optional

### When to Use Which File
- **Quick commands**: `CLAUDE.md` or `development-workflow.md`
- **Detailed patterns**: Topic-specific files in `.ai/patterns/`
- **Testing**: `.ai/development/testing-patterns.md`
- **Laravel specifics**: `.ai/development/laravel-boost.md`
- **Versions**: `.ai/core/technology-stack.md`

## Maintaining Documentation

When updating documentation:
1. Read `.ai/meta/maintaining-docs.md` first
2. Follow single source of truth principle
3. Update cross-references when moving content
4. Test all links work
5. See `.ai/meta/sync-guide.md` for sync guidelines

## Migration Note

This file replaces all previous `.cursor/rules/*.mdc` files. All content has been migrated to `.ai/` directory for better organization and to serve as single source of truth for all AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor IDE, etc.).