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SecuBox Documentation Index

Version: 1.0.0
Last Updated: 2025-12-28
Status: Active
Complete Documentation for SecuBox OpenWrt Project

📖 Documentation Overview

This index provides quick access to all SecuBox documentation. Choose the document that matches your needs:

📅 Version & Status Policy

Every Markdown document in SecuBox must begin with metadata so contributors instantly see freshness:

  • Include Version, Last Updated (YYYY-MM-DD), and Status (Active | Draft | Archived).
  • New or regenerated docs start at Version 1.0.0; bump minor/patch numbers for incremental updates, major for structural rewrites.
  • When editing any doc, update the Last Updated date and keep statuses in sync with the archive plan outlined in TODO-ANALYSE.md.

Follow this template when creating or revising documentation:

# Title

**Version:** 1.0.0
**Last Updated:** 2025-12-28
**Status:** Active

🚀 Getting Started

For New Contributors

  1. Start with QUICK-START.md - Essential rules and commands
  2. Read DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md - Complete development guide
  3. Review CLAUDE.md - Build system and architecture

For AI-Assisted Development

  1. Use MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md - Step-by-step workflow
  2. Copy prompts from FEATURE-REGENERATION-PROMPTS.md
  3. Reference CODE-TEMPLATES.md for implementation patterns

For Existing Module Modification

  1. Check QUICK-START.md - Quick fixes and common commands
  2. Run validation: ./secubox-tools/validate-modules.sh
  3. Review DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md for specific topics

📚 Document Descriptions

1. Quick Reference Documents

QUICK-START.md ⚡

Quick reference for common tasks - Read this first!

Contents: - Critical naming rules (RPCD, menu paths, permissions) - Design system essentials (colors, fonts, CSS classes) - Common commands (validation, build, deploy, debug) - Quick code templates (RPCD, View, Headers, Cards) - Error quick fixes

When to use: Daily development, quick lookups, debugging

CODEX.md 🤖

Field manual for Codex/automation agents

Contents: - Repository context and document map - Non-negotiable build/design standards - Prompt template for LLM workflows - Help & troubleshooting pointers - Documentation TODO radar and history

When to use: Before launching Codex/AI-assisted edits, when crafting prompts, or when aligning work with current documentation initiatives

README.md 📋

Project overview and compatibility matrix

Contents: - Project description and features - OpenWrt version compatibility (24.10.x, 25.12.0-rc1, etc.) - Package format support (.ipk vs .apk) - Installation instructions - Module categories and descriptions

When to use: Project overview, version compatibility checks

2. Complete Reference Documents

DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md ⭐

Complete development guide - The definitive reference

Contents: - Design System: Color palettes, typography, component library - Architecture: File structure, naming conventions, RPCD patterns - Best Practices: RPCD, ubus, ACL, JavaScript, CSS standards - Common Errors: Diagnostics and solutions for typical issues - Validation: Pre-commit, pre-deploy, post-deploy checklists - Deployment: Step-by-step deployment procedures

When to use: Detailed technical questions, design decisions, troubleshooting

Size: Comprehensive (~500+ lines)

CLAUDE.md 🏗️

Build system, architecture, and CI/CD reference

Contents: - OpenWrt SDK build commands - Package testing procedures - Validation tools and workflows - LuCI package structure - Frontend-backend communication - Critical naming conventions - CI/CD integration (GitHub Actions) - Common issues and solutions

When to use: Build issues, CI/CD workflows, architecture questions

3. Implementation & Regeneration Documents

MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md 🎯

Master guide for implementing/regenerating modules

Contents: - Step-by-step workflow for regenerating modules - How to use Claude.ai for code generation - Complete implementation example (from prompt to deployment) - Common implementation patterns (multi-tab dashboards, filters, forms) - Module-specific notes (System Hub, WireGuard, CrowdSec, etc.) - Troubleshooting guide with solutions - Best practices (code organization, error handling, performance, UX) - Deployment checklist

When to use: Implementing new modules, regenerating existing modules, using AI assistance

Size: Comprehensive guide (~800+ lines)

FEATURE-REGENERATION-PROMPTS.md 💬

Ready-to-use prompts for all 15 SecuBox modules

Contents: - Design system reference (CSS variables, typography, components) - Complete prompts for all 15 modules: 1. SecuBox Central Hub 2. System Hub (9 tabs) 3. CrowdSec Dashboard 4. Netdata Dashboard 5. Netifyd Dashboard 6. Network Modes 7. WireGuard Dashboard 8. Client Guardian 9. Auth Guardian 10. Bandwidth Manager 11. Traffic Shaper 12. Media Flow 13. CDN Cache 14. VHost Manager 15. KSM Manager - Common UI patterns across all modules - Usage instructions for Claude.ai

When to use: Getting AI to generate module code, understanding module requirements

Size: Extensive (~2000+ lines)

CODE-TEMPLATES.md 💻

Working code templates extracted from production modules

Contents: - File structure template - API module template (api.js) - JavaScript view template (overview.js) - RPCD backend template (shell script) - Menu JSON template - ACL JSON template - CSS styling template - Complete minimal working example - Common pitfalls and solutions - Validation checklist

When to use: Manual implementation, understanding patterns, copying boilerplate code

Size: Detailed templates (~1200+ lines)

4. Embedded Deployment Guides

embedded/docker-zigbee2mqtt.md 🔌

Deploy Zigbee2MQTT via Docker on SecuBox (ARM64).

Pointer: see docs/embedded/docker-zigbee2mqtt.md for the canonical version.

embedded/vhost-manager.md 🌐

How to publish services through nginx using the vhost manager and CLI helper.

Pointer: see docs/embedded/vhost-manager.md for the canonical version.

embedded/app-store.md 🛒

Manifest schema, secubox-app CLI usage, and packaged SecuBox apps (Zigbee2MQTT, Lyrion, Domoticz).

Pointer: see docs/embedded/app-store.md for the canonical version.

embedded/wizard-profiles.md 🧭

First-run wizard and OS-like profiles.

Pointer: see docs/embedded/wizard-profiles.md for the canonical version.

embedded/lyrion-docker.md 🎵

Deploy Lyrion Media Server via Docker.

Pointer: see docs/embedded/lyrion-docker.md for the canonical version.

embedded/domoticz-docker.md 🏠

Deploy Domoticz home automation via Docker.

Pointer: see docs/embedded/domoticz-docker.md for the canonical version.

5. Tools & Scripts Documentation

secubox-tools/README.md 🔧

Documentation for validation and build tools

Contents: - Tool descriptions (validate-modules.sh, local-build.sh, etc.) - Usage examples for each tool - Supported architectures and devices - Package building workflows - Firmware building workflows - Validation checks (7 automated checks) - Recommended workflows - Common fixes

When to use: Using validation tools, local builds, firmware generation

6. Live Demo & Examples

Live Demo Website 🌐

Production demo of all modules

URL: https://secubox.cybermood.eu

Available Demos: - Main dashboard: / - System Hub: /system-hub - CrowdSec: /crowdsec - WireGuard: /wireguard - All 15 modules accessible

When to use: Visual reference, understanding UI/UX, testing features

🎯 Quick Lookup by Task

I want to...

...create a new module from scratch

  1. Read: MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md (Step-by-step workflow)
  2. Copy prompt from: FEATURE-REGENERATION-PROMPTS.md
  3. Use templates from: CODE-TEMPLATES.md
  4. Validate with: ./secubox-tools/validate-modules.sh

...regenerate an existing module

  1. Read: MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md (Section: "Step-by-Step: Regenerate a Module with Claude.ai")
  2. Copy module specification from: FEATURE-REGENERATION-PROMPTS.md
  3. Use Claude.ai or copy templates from: CODE-TEMPLATES.md
  4. Validate and deploy following: MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md

...fix RPCD "Object not found" error

  1. Quick fix: QUICK-START.md (Error Quick Fixes section)
  2. Detailed troubleshooting: DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md (Common Errors section)
  3. Or: MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md (Troubleshooting Guide)

...understand the design system

  1. Quick reference: QUICK-START.md (Design System Essentials)
  2. Complete guide: DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md (Design System & UI Guidelines)
  3. See live examples: https://secubox.cybermood.eu

...build packages locally

  1. Quick commands: QUICK-START.md (Build & Deploy section)
  2. Complete guide: secubox-tools/README.md
  3. Architecture details: CLAUDE.md (Build Commands section)

...validate my changes before commit

  1. Run: ./secubox-tools/fix-permissions.sh --local
  2. Run: ./secubox-tools/validate-modules.sh
  3. Review checklist: DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md (Validation Checklist)

...understand menu and ACL configuration

  1. Quick templates: CODE-TEMPLATES.md (Menu JSON Template, ACL JSON Template)
  2. Detailed guide: DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md (Architecture & Naming Conventions)
  3. Working examples: Look in any luci-app-*/root/usr/share/ directory

...deploy to test router

  1. Quick commands: QUICK-START.md (Common Commands)
  2. Step-by-step: MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md (Deploy to Test Router section)
  3. Fix permissions after deploy: ./secubox-tools/fix-permissions.sh --remote

...understand CSS variable system

  1. Quick reference: QUICK-START.md (CSS Variables section)
  2. Complete guide: DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md (CSS/Styling Standards)
  3. Template: CODE-TEMPLATES.md (CSS Styling Template)
  4. Live CSS: luci-app-system-hub/htdocs/luci-static/resources/system-hub/common.css

...write RPCD backend script

  1. Template: CODE-TEMPLATES.md (RPCD Backend Template)
  2. Best practices: DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md (RPCD & ubus Best Practices)
  3. Working examples: Look in any luci-app-*/root/usr/libexec/rpcd/ directory

...create multi-tab dashboard

  1. Pattern: MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md (Pattern 1: Multi-Tab Dashboard)
  2. Example: See luci-app-system-hub (9 tabs)
  3. Live demo: https://secubox.cybermood.eu/system-hub

📊 Documentation Comparison Matrix

Document Size Scope Use Case Audience
QUICK-START.md Small Quick reference Daily development All developers
README.md Small Project overview First introduction New contributors
DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md Large Complete reference Detailed questions All developers
CLAUDE.md Medium Build & architecture Build/CI/CD issues Developers, DevOps
MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md Large Implementation workflow Module creation AI-assisted dev
FEATURE-REGENERATION-PROMPTS.md Very Large Module specifications AI prompts AI-assisted dev
CODE-TEMPLATES.md Large Code templates Manual coding Developers
secubox-tools/README.md Medium Tools documentation Tool usage Developers, DevOps

🔄 Documentation Update Workflow

When making changes to the codebase:

  1. Update code in module files
  2. Run validation: ./secubox-tools/validate-modules.sh
  3. Update documentation if:
  4. New pattern introduced → Add to CODE-TEMPLATES.md
  5. New design guideline → Update DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md
  6. New common error → Add to QUICK-START.md and DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md
  7. New module → Add to FEATURE-REGENERATION-PROMPTS.md
  8. New build feature → Update CLAUDE.md and secubox-tools/README.md
  9. Update version and date in modified documents
  10. Commit documentation along with code changes

📞 Support & Contact

  • Documentation Issues: Create issue at GitHub Issues
  • Technical Support: support@cybermind.fr
  • Live Demo: https://secubox.cybermood.eu
  • Company: CyberMind.fr

🎓 Learning Path

Beginner (New to SecuBox)

  1. Day 1: Read README.md + QUICK-START.md
  2. Day 2: Skim DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md (focus on Design System and Architecture)
  3. Day 3: Follow MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md to implement a simple module
  4. Day 4: Study existing modules (start with luci-app-cdn-cache - simplest)
  5. Day 5: Make your first contribution

Intermediate (Familiar with OpenWrt/LuCI)

  1. Read DEVELOPMENT-GUIDELINES.md (full document)
  2. Review CODE-TEMPLATES.md for patterns
  3. Use FEATURE-REGENERATION-PROMPTS.md with Claude.ai to generate a module
  4. Study CLAUDE.md for build system details
  5. Contribute new modules or enhance existing ones

Advanced (Ready for Complex Modules)

  1. Study complex modules: System Hub, Network Modes
  2. Read all documentation for comprehensive understanding
  3. Use MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md patterns for advanced features
  4. Contribute to core design system and tools
  5. Help with documentation improvements

📝 Version History

Version Date Changes
1.0.0 2025-12-27 Initial comprehensive documentation release
- Created FEATURE-REGENERATION-PROMPTS.md (15 modules)
- Created CODE-TEMPLATES.md (complete templates)
- Created MODULE-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md (master guide)
- Created DOCUMENTATION-INDEX.md (this file)
- Enhanced existing documentation

🏆 Documentation Quality Goals

  • Completeness: All aspects of SecuBox development covered
  • Accuracy: Code examples tested and working
  • Clarity: Clear explanations with examples
  • Maintainability: Easy to update as codebase evolves
  • Accessibility: Multiple entry points for different use cases
  • AI-Friendly: Structured for AI-assisted development

Last Updated: 2025-12-27 Maintainer: CyberMind.fr License: Apache-2.0