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+# Fresh Deployment Setup Guide
+
+## 🚀 Quick Answer
+
+**NO** - A fresh deployment will NOT have the database tables automatically created. You need to run ONE setup script after the first deployment.
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Fresh Deployment Process
+
+### Step 1: Deploy to Coolify (Automatic)
+```bash
+# Coolify will:
+1. Pull code from Gitea
+2. Build Docker containers
+3. Start PostgreSQL, Redis, Directus, Frontend
+4. Initialize Directus (creates directus_* system tables)
+```
+
+**Result:** 
+- ✅ Directus is running
+- ✅ Admin login works
+- ❌ NO custom collections or tables yet
+
+---
+
+### Step 2: Run Database Setup Script (ONE TIME)
+
+**Option A: Automated Script (Recommended)**
+
+Create and run this script on the server:
+
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# setup_database.sh - Run this ONCE after first deployment
+
+# 1. Copy SQL file to server
+scp -i /tmp/coolify_key complete_schema.sql root@YOUR_SERVER_IP:/tmp/
+
+# 2. Execute SQL in PostgreSQL container
+ssh -i /tmp/coolify_key root@YOUR_SERVER_IP << 'ENDSSH'
+  # Find PostgreSQL container
+  PG_CONTAINER=$(docker ps --filter 'name=postgresql' --format '{{.Names}}' | head -1)
+  
+  # Copy SQL into container
+  docker cp /tmp/complete_schema.sql $PG_CONTAINER:/tmp/
+  
+  # Execute SQL
+  docker exec $PG_CONTAINER psql -U postgres -d directus -f /tmp/complete_schema.sql
+  
+  # Verify tables created
+  docker exec $PG_CONTAINER psql -U postgres -d directus -c "
+    SELECT COUNT(*) FROM pg_tables 
+    WHERE schemaname = 'public' 
+    AND tablename NOT LIKE 'directus_%' 
+    AND tablename NOT LIKE 'spatial_%';
+  "
+ENDSSH
+
+# 3. Restart Directus to recognize new tables
+ssh -i /tmp/coolify_key root@YOUR_SERVER_IP "
+  DIRECTUS_CONTAINER=\$(docker ps --filter 'name=directus' --format '{{.Names}}' | head -1)
+  docker restart \$DIRECTUS_CONTAINER
+"
+
+echo "✅ Database setup complete!"
+```
+
+**Option B: Manual Steps**
+
+```bash
+# 1. SSH into server
+ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP
+
+# 2. Find PostgreSQL container
+docker ps | grep postgresql
+
+# 3. Copy complete_schema.sql to container
+docker cp /path/to/complete_schema.sql POSTGRESQL_CONTAINER:/tmp/
+
+# 4. Execute SQL
+docker exec POSTGRESQL_CONTAINER psql -U postgres -d directus -f /tmp/complete_schema.sql
+
+# 5. Restart Directus
+docker restart DIRECTUS_CONTAINER
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📦 What Gets Created
+
+### 39 Database Tables:
+- sites, pages, posts, globals, navigation
+- campaign_masters, generated_articles, headline_inventory
+- avatar_intelligence, avatar_variants, geo_clusters
+- locations_states, locations_counties, locations_cities
+- forms, leads, events, pageviews, conversions
+- And 20 more...
+
+### All with:
+- ✅ Proper field types
+- ✅ Foreign key relationships
+- ✅ Performance indexes
+- ✅ Default values
+
+---
+
+## 🔄 Alternative: Directus Schema Sync (Future)
+
+**For future deployments, we can automate this with:**
+
+### Option 1: Directus Schema Snapshot
+```bash
+# Export schema from working instance
+npx directus schema snapshot ./schema.yaml
+
+# Apply to new instance
+npx directus schema apply ./schema.yaml
+```
+
+### Option 2: Migration Files
+Create Directus migrations that run automatically on startup.
+
+### Option 3: Init Container
+Add an init container to docker-compose that runs the SQL automatically.
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Recommended Setup for New Projects
+
+### 1. Update docker-compose.yaml
+
+Add an init script that runs automatically:
+
+```yaml
+services:
+  postgresql:
+    image: postgis/postgis:17-3.5
+    # ... existing config ...
+    volumes:
+      - postgres-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
+      - ./init-db:/docker-entrypoint-initdb.d  # Auto-run SQL on first start
+
+  directus:
+    image: directus/directus:11
+    # ... existing config ...
+    depends_on:
+      postgresql:
+        condition: service_healthy
+```
+
+### 2. Create init-db directory
+
+```bash
+mkdir -p init-db
+cp complete_schema.sql init-db/01-schema.sql
+```
+
+**Important:** This only works on FIRST deployment (empty database). For existing databases, use the manual script.
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Complete Fresh Deployment Checklist
+
+### Pre-Deployment
+- [ ] Code pushed to Gitea
+- [ ] `complete_schema.sql` file ready
+- [ ] SSH access to server configured
+
+### Deployment
+- [ ] Deploy via Coolify
+- [ ] Wait for containers to start (~2-3 minutes)
+- [ ] Verify Directus is accessible (https://spark.jumpstartscaling.com/admin)
+
+### Post-Deployment (ONE TIME)
+- [ ] Run database setup script
+- [ ] Verify 39 tables created
+- [ ] Restart Directus container
+- [ ] Test admin login
+- [ ] Check one collection (e.g., /items/sites)
+
+### Verification
+- [ ] Frontend loads (https://launch.jumpstartscaling.com)
+- [ ] Admin pages work (https://launch.jumpstartscaling.com/admin/sites)
+- [ ] No QueryClient errors in console
+- [ ] API calls return data (not 403/500 errors)
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Troubleshooting Fresh Deployments
+
+### Issue: "No tables found"
+**Solution:** Run the database setup script
+
+### Issue: "Permission denied"
+**Solution:** The script creates tables but doesn't set permissions. Permissions are handled by Directus automatically when `admin_access = true` on the policy.
+
+### Issue: "QueryClient error"
+**Solution:** Wait for Coolify to rebuild frontend with latest code (includes CoreProvider fix)
+
+### Issue: "CORS error"
+**Solution:** Verify `docker-compose.yaml` has correct CORS_ORIGIN setting
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Ideal Future State
+
+**Goal:** Zero manual steps after deployment
+
+**How:**
+1. **Schema Migrations:** Directus migrations that auto-run
+2. **Init Container:** SQL runs automatically on first start
+3. **Health Checks:** Verify tables exist before marking as "ready"
+4. **Seed Data:** Optional sample data for testing
+
+**Implementation:**
+```yaml
+# docker-compose.yaml (future)
+services:
+  db-init:
+    image: postgres:17
+    depends_on:
+      postgresql:
+        condition: service_healthy
+    volumes:
+      - ./complete_schema.sql:/schema.sql
+    command: >
+      psql -h postgresql -U postgres -d directus -f /schema.sql
+    restart: "no"  # Only run once
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Current vs Future Comparison
+
+| Step | Current (Manual) | Future (Automated) |
+|------|------------------|-------------------|
+| Deploy | Coolify | Coolify |
+| Create Tables | Manual SQL script | Auto via init container |
+| Set Permissions | Auto (admin_access) | Auto (admin_access) |
+| Verify | Manual check | Health check |
+| Total Time | ~10 minutes | ~3 minutes |
+| Manual Steps | 1 (run script) | 0 |
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start for New Deployment
+
+**Fastest way to deploy from scratch:**
+
+```bash
+# 1. Clone and configure
+git clone https://gitthis.jumpstartscaling.com/gatekeeper/net.git spark
+cd spark
+
+# 2. Deploy to Coolify (via UI)
+# - Connect to Gitea repo
+# - Use docker-compose.yaml
+# - Set domain names
+# - Deploy
+
+# 3. Wait for deployment (3-5 minutes)
+
+# 4. Run ONE command to setup database
+./setup_database.sh YOUR_SERVER_IP
+
+# 5. Done! ✅
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📄 Files Needed for Fresh Deployment
+
+### Required Files:
+1. `docker-compose.yaml` - Service configuration
+2. `complete_schema.sql` - Database schema
+3. `frontend/` - Frontend code
+4. `CREDENTIALS.md` - Access credentials
+
+### Optional Files:
+1. `setup_database.sh` - Automated setup script
+2. `unified_schema.json` - Directus schema definition
+3. `DEPLOYMENT_VERIFICATION.md` - Verification checklist
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Summary
+
+**Current State:**
+- ❌ NOT 100% automatic
+- ✅ ONE manual step required (run SQL script)
+- ⏱️ Takes ~10 minutes total
+
+**After Running Setup Script:**
+- ✅ 100% functional
+- ✅ All 39 tables created
+- ✅ All collections accessible
+- ✅ Frontend connected to backend
+- ✅ Ready for production use
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Create a `setup_database.sh` script in the repo that automates the post-deployment setup. This makes it a ONE-COMMAND process instead of multiple manual steps.
+
+---
+
+**Created:** December 14, 2025  
+**Status:** Current deployment requires ONE manual setup step  
+**Future:** Can be fully automated with init container
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+#!/bin/bash
+# Automated Database Setup Script
+# Run this ONCE after deploying Spark Platform to a new server
+
+set -e  # Exit on error
+
+# Configuration
+SERVER_IP="${1:-72.61.15.216}"
+SSH_KEY="${2:-/tmp/coolify_key}"
+SQL_FILE="complete_schema.sql"
+
+echo "🚀 Spark Platform - Database Setup"
+echo "=================================="
+echo "Server: $SERVER_IP"
+echo ""
+
+# Check if SQL file exists
+if [ ! -f "$SQL_FILE" ]; then
+    echo "❌ Error: $SQL_FILE not found!"
+    echo "Please run this script from the spark directory."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo "📤 Step 1: Copying SQL file to server..."
+scp -i "$SSH_KEY" -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no "$SQL_FILE" "root@$SERVER_IP:/tmp/" || {
+    echo "❌ Failed to copy SQL file"
+    exit 1
+}
+echo "✅ SQL file copied"
+echo ""
+
+echo "🗄️  Step 2: Setting up database..."
+ssh -i "$SSH_KEY" -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no "root@$SERVER_IP" << 'ENDSSH'
+    # Find PostgreSQL container
+    echo "Finding PostgreSQL container..."
+    PG_CONTAINER=$(docker ps --filter 'name=postgresql' --format '{{.Names}}' | grep -v 'lo4s44ck48kkwogsk8wwow4s\|ekw0gg00sk4kw40wg8g8gkco\|r8ok8wkoooo4g4ccoc4kcg8o\|fg44ggskg448og8ogcg0swos\|ro44gwogso440o4ossk40go4\|fo4sgk8ocs4wo4osock04wsk' | head -1)
+    
+    if [ -z "$PG_CONTAINER" ]; then
+        echo "❌ PostgreSQL container not found!"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    
+    echo "Found container: $PG_CONTAINER"
+    
+    # Copy SQL into container
+    echo "Copying SQL into container..."
+    docker cp /tmp/complete_schema.sql "$PG_CONTAINER:/tmp/"
+    
+    # Execute SQL
+    echo "Executing SQL schema..."
+    docker exec "$PG_CONTAINER" psql -U postgres -d directus -f /tmp/complete_schema.sql
+    
+    # Verify tables created
+    echo ""
+    echo "Verifying tables..."
+    TABLE_COUNT=$(docker exec "$PG_CONTAINER" psql -U postgres -d directus -t -c "
+        SELECT COUNT(*) FROM pg_tables 
+        WHERE schemaname = 'public' 
+        AND tablename NOT LIKE 'directus_%' 
+        AND tablename NOT LIKE 'spatial_%';
+    " | tr -d ' ')
+    
+    echo "✅ Created $TABLE_COUNT tables"
+ENDSSH
+
+echo ""
+echo "🔄 Step 3: Restarting Directus..."
+ssh -i "$SSH_KEY" -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no "root@$SERVER_IP" << 'ENDSSH'
+    DIRECTUS_CONTAINER=$(docker ps --filter 'name=directus' --format '{{.Names}}' | head -1)
+    
+    if [ -z "$DIRECTUS_CONTAINER" ]; then
+        echo "❌ Directus container not found!"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    
+    echo "Restarting $DIRECTUS_CONTAINER..."
+    docker restart "$DIRECTUS_CONTAINER" > /dev/null
+    echo "✅ Directus restarted"
+ENDSSH
+
+echo ""
+echo "⏳ Waiting for Directus to start (15 seconds)..."
+sleep 15
+
+echo ""
+echo "🧪 Step 4: Verifying setup..."
+
+# Test API access
+echo "Testing API access..."
+TOKEN=$(curl -s -X POST "https://spark.jumpstartscaling.com/auth/login" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d '{"email": "admin@sparkplatform.com", "password": "SecureAdmin2024!"}' \
+    | jq -r '.data.access_token')
+
+if [ "$TOKEN" == "null" ] || [ -z "$TOKEN" ]; then
+    echo "⚠️  Warning: Could not get API token (Directus may still be starting)"
+else
+    echo "✅ API authentication working"
+    
+    # Test collections
+    COLLECTIONS=$(curl -s "https://spark.jumpstartscaling.com/collections" \
+        -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
+        | jq '[.data[] | select(.collection | startswith("directus_") | not)] | length')
+    
+    echo "✅ Found $COLLECTIONS custom collections"
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo "=================================="
+echo "✅ Database Setup Complete!"
+echo "=================================="
+echo ""
+echo "Next steps:"
+echo "1. Go to https://launch.jumpstartscaling.com/admin/sites"
+echo "2. You should see the admin interface (may take 2-5 min for frontend rebuild)"
+echo "3. Create your first site and start using Spark!"
+echo ""
+echo "Credentials:"
+echo "  Email: admin@sparkplatform.com"
+echo "  Password: SecureAdmin2024!"
+echo ""