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+# Koha Pre-Production Deployment - Quick Reference
+
+**Date:** 2025-10-08
+**Status:** Ready for Production Deployment (Pre-Stripe)
+**Goal:** Deploy infrastructure now, activate payments next week
+
+---
+
+## What's Been Prepared
+
+### ✅ Code Complete
+- Multi-currency support (10 currencies)
+- Privacy policy and footer component
+- Database models and indexes
+- API controllers and routes
+- Frontend forms and dashboards
+- Coming soon overlay for user-facing pages
+- Stripe configuration checks
+
+### ✅ Documentation Complete
+- Comprehensive deployment guide: `docs/KOHA_PRODUCTION_DEPLOYMENT.md`
+- Stripe setup guide: `docs/KOHA_STRIPE_SETUP.md`
+- Automated deployment script: `scripts/deploy-koha-to-production.sh`
+
+### ✅ Safety Measures
+- Coming soon overlay prevents premature user access
+- API returns 503 "not configured" when Stripe keys are PLACEHOLDER
+- All code deployed but functionality disabled
+- No public navigation links to Koha pages
+
+---
+
+## Detailed Next Steps to Deploy to Production
+
+### Step 1: Deploy Code (5 minutes)
+
+```bash
+# From your local machine
+cd /home/theflow/projects/tractatus
+
+# Run automated deployment script
+./scripts/deploy-koha-to-production.sh
+```
+
+**What this does:**
+- Syncs all Koha backend code to production
+- Syncs all Koha frontend code to production
+- Syncs scripts and utilities
+- Shows next manual steps
+
+### Step 2: SSH into Production (1 minute)
+
+```bash
+ssh -i /home/theflow/.ssh/tractatus_deploy ubuntu@vps-93a693da.vps.ovh.net
+cd /var/www/tractatus
+```
+
+### Step 3: Initialize Database (2 minutes)
+
+```bash
+# Run Koha database initialization
+node scripts/init-koha.js
+```
+
+**Expected output:**
+```
+[KOHA] Initializing database...
+✓ Collection 'koha_donations' exists
+✓ Created index on status
+✓ Created index on frequency
+... (10 indexes total)
+[KOHA] Database initialization complete
+```
+
+**Verify:**
+```bash
+mongosh tractatus_prod --eval "db.koha_donations.getIndexes()" | grep name
+```
+
+Should show 10 indexes.
+
+### Step 4: Configure Environment Variables (3 minutes)
+
+```bash
+# Edit production .env
+nano /var/www/tractatus/.env
+```
+
+**Add these lines at the end:**
+
+```bash
+# ==================================================
+# Koha Donation System (Pre-Production)
+# These are PLACEHOLDER values until Stripe keys ready
+# ==================================================
+
+# Stripe API Keys (PLACEHOLDERS)
+STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=sk_test_PLACEHOLDER_REPLACE_NEXT_WEEK
+STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=pk_test_PLACEHOLDER_REPLACE_NEXT_WEEK
+
+# Stripe Webhook Secret (PLACEHOLDER)
+STRIPE_KOHA_WEBHOOK_SECRET=whsec_PLACEHOLDER_REPLACE_NEXT_WEEK
+
+# Stripe Price IDs for Monthly Tiers (PLACEHOLDERS)
+STRIPE_KOHA_5_PRICE_ID=price_PLACEHOLDER_5_REPLACE_NEXT_WEEK
+STRIPE_KOHA_15_PRICE_ID=price_PLACEHOLDER_15_REPLACE_NEXT_WEEK
+STRIPE_KOHA_50_PRICE_ID=price_PLACEHOLDER_50_REPLACE_NEXT_WEEK
+
+# Frontend URL (PRODUCTION)
+FRONTEND_URL=https://agenticgovernance.digital
+```
+
+Save and exit (`Ctrl+X`, `Y`, `Enter`)
+
+**Verify:**
+```bash
+grep STRIPE /var/www/tractatus/.env
+```
+
+### Step 5: Restart Production Server (1 minute)
+
+```bash
+# Restart the application
+sudo systemctl restart tractatus
+
+# Verify it started successfully
+sudo systemctl status tractatus
+
+# Check logs for errors
+sudo journalctl -u tractatus -n 50 --no-pager | grep -i koha
+```
+
+**Expected in logs:**
+```
+Koha routes registered
+InstructionPersistenceClassifier initialized
+Server running on port 9000
+```
+
+### Step 6: Test API Endpoints (5 minutes)
+
+**Test 1: Transparency endpoint (should work, return empty data)**
+
+```bash
+curl -s https://agenticgovernance.digital/api/koha/transparency | jq '.'
+```
+
+**Expected response:**
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "data": {
+    "total_received": 0,
+    "monthly_supporters": 0,
+    "one_time_donations": 0,
+    "monthly_recurring_revenue": 0,
+    "allocation": {
+      "hosting": 0.30,
+      "development": 0.40,
+      "research": 0.20,
+      "community": 0.10
+    },
+    "recent_donors": [],
+    "last_updated": "2025-10-08T..."
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Test 2: Checkout endpoint (should return "not configured")**
+
+```bash
+curl -X POST https://agenticgovernance.digital/api/koha/checkout \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "amount": 1500,
+    "currency": "NZD",
+    "frequency": "monthly",
+    "tier": "15",
+    "donor": {
+      "name": "Test User",
+      "email": "test@example.com"
+    }
+  }' | jq '.'
+```
+
+**Expected response:**
+```json
+{
+  "success": false,
+  "error": "Donation system not yet active",
+  "message": "The Koha donation system is currently being configured. Please check back soon."
+}
+```
+
+✅ **Perfect!** This means the safety check is working.
+
+### Step 7: Test Frontend Pages (2 minutes)
+
+Open browser and visit:
+
+1. **https://agenticgovernance.digital/koha.html**
+   - Should show "Coming Soon" overlay
+   - Should NOT allow form interaction
+
+2. **https://agenticgovernance.digital/koha/transparency**
+   - Should show "Coming Soon" overlay
+   - Should show return to homepage button
+
+3. **https://agenticgovernance.digital/privacy.html**
+   - Should load normally (NO overlay)
+   - Privacy policy should be readable
+
+### Step 8: Verify No Public Access (1 minute)
+
+Check that Koha is NOT linked from main site:
+
+```bash
+# Check if navbar has Koha links (should not)
+curl -s https://agenticgovernance.digital/ | grep -i koha
+```
+
+**Expected:** No results (Koha not in public navigation yet)
+
+---
+
+## Verification Checklist
+
+After completing Steps 1-8, verify:
+
+- [ ] Database collection `koha_donations` exists with 10 indexes
+- [ ] Environment variables set with PLACEHOLDER values
+- [ ] Server restarted without errors
+- [ ] Transparency API returns empty data (not error)
+- [ ] Checkout API returns 503 "not configured"
+- [ ] koha.html shows coming soon overlay
+- [ ] transparency.html shows coming soon overlay
+- [ ] success.html shows coming soon overlay
+- [ ] privacy.html loads normally (no overlay)
+- [ ] No public navigation links to Koha pages
+- [ ] Server logs show no Koha-related errors
+
+---
+
+## What Happens Next Week
+
+When you have live Stripe keys ready:
+
+### Quick Activation (2-3 hours)
+
+1. **Update .env with real Stripe keys** (10 min)
+   - Replace all PLACEHOLDER values
+   - Create Stripe products/prices with currency_options
+   - Create webhook endpoint
+
+2. **Remove safety measures** (5 min)
+   - Delete overlay script tags from HTML files
+   - Remove PLACEHOLDER check from controller
+   - Verify code changes
+
+3. **Add navigation links** (5 min)
+   - Update navbar to include Koha link
+   - Update footer with donation link
+
+4. **Test thoroughly** (30 min)
+   - Test checkout flow with test cards
+   - Verify webhook delivery
+   - Test all 10 currencies
+   - Test monthly and one-time donations
+   - Verify transparency dashboard updates
+
+5. **Restart and monitor** (5 min)
+   - Restart production server
+   - Monitor logs for 15 minutes
+   - Watch for successful test donation
+
+6. **Announce launch** (30 min)
+   - Update website with donation call-to-action
+   - Social media announcement (optional)
+   - Email supporters (optional)
+
+### Detailed Activation Guide
+
+See: `docs/KOHA_STRIPE_SETUP.md` (sections 1-7)
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Issue: Server won't start after deployment
+
+```bash
+# Check for syntax errors
+cd /var/www/tractatus
+node -c src/services/koha.service.js
+node -c src/controllers/koha.controller.js
+
+# Check logs
+sudo journalctl -u tractatus -n 100 --no-pager
+```
+
+### Issue: API returns 404 for Koha endpoints
+
+```bash
+# Verify routes file deployed
+ls -la /var/www/tractatus/src/routes/koha.routes.js
+
+# Verify routes registered
+grep -r "koha" /var/www/tractatus/src/routes/index.js
+```
+
+### Issue: Coming soon overlay not showing
+
+```bash
+# Verify overlay script deployed
+ls -la /var/www/tractatus/public/js/components/coming-soon-overlay.js
+
+# Check browser console for JS errors
+# Open DevTools (F12) and check Console tab
+```
+
+### Issue: Database collection not created
+
+```bash
+# Connect to MongoDB
+mongosh tractatus_prod
+
+# Check collections
+show collections
+
+# Check if init script ran
+db.koha_donations.countDocuments()
+
+# Re-run if needed
+exit
+node scripts/init-koha.js
+```
+
+---
+
+## Key Files Reference
+
+**Deployment Guide:**
+- `/home/theflow/projects/tractatus/docs/KOHA_PRODUCTION_DEPLOYMENT.md`
+
+**Stripe Setup Guide:**
+- `/home/theflow/projects/tractatus/docs/KOHA_STRIPE_SETUP.md`
+
+**Deployment Script:**
+- `/home/theflow/projects/tractatus/scripts/deploy-koha-to-production.sh`
+
+**Database Init Script:**
+- `/home/theflow/projects/tractatus/scripts/init-koha.js`
+
+**Key Backend Files:**
+- `src/services/koha.service.js` - Stripe integration logic
+- `src/controllers/koha.controller.js` - API endpoints (has PLACEHOLDER check)
+- `src/models/Donation.model.js` - Database schema
+- `src/config/currencies.config.js` - Currency conversion
+
+**Key Frontend Files:**
+- `public/koha.html` - Main donation form
+- `public/koha/transparency.html` - Public dashboard
+- `public/koha/success.html` - Thank you page
+- `public/js/components/coming-soon-overlay.js` - Overlay (remove for activation)
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+**Current Status:**
+- ✅ All code committed and ready
+- ✅ Documentation complete
+- ✅ Automated deployment script ready
+- ⏳ Awaiting deployment to production (Steps 1-8 above)
+- ⏳ Awaiting Stripe keys next week
+
+**Total Deployment Time:** ~20 minutes
+**Total Activation Time (when Stripe ready):** 2-3 hours
+
+**Contact:** john.stroh.nz@pm.me
+
+---
+
+*Last Updated: 2025-10-08*