Remote Terminal

# Remote Terminal - Documentation Overview Complete guide to all Remote Terminal documentation. ## 📚 Documentation Structure ### Quick Access | Document | Purpose | Read Time | |----------|---------|-----------| | **[README.md](../README.md)** | Project overview and introduction | 5 min | | **[QUICK_START.md](QUICK_START.md)** | Get running in 5 minutes | 5 min | | **[INSTALLATION.md](INSTALLATION.md)** | Detailed setup instructions | 15 min | | **[USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md)** | Complete feature walkthrough | 30 min | | **[FEATURE_REFERENCE.md](FEATURE_REFERENCE.md)** | All MCP tools reference | 20 min | | **[TROUBLESHOOTING.md](TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** | Common problems & solutions | As needed | ### Old Documentation (Archived) The following documents contain outdated information and should NOT be referenced: - ~~CLAUDE_INTEGRATION.md~~ (Replaced by QUICK_START.md and USER_GUIDE.md) - ~~MCP_FILTERING_GUIDE.md~~ (Integrated into USER_GUIDE.md) - ~~BATCH_EXECUTION.md~~ (Integrated into USER_GUIDE.md) - ~~MCP_CONTROL_PANEL_DESIGN.md~~ (Design doc, not for end users) - ~~MCP_CONTROL_PANEL_IMPLEMENTATION.md~~ (Design doc, not for end users) --- ## 🎯 Which Document Should I Read? ### I'm brand new to Remote Terminal → Start with **[README.md](../README.md)** for overview → Then **[QUICK_START.md](QUICK_START.md)** to get running ### I want to set it up → Follow **[INSTALLATION.md](INSTALLATION.md)** step-by-step ### I want to learn all features → Read **[USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md)** completely ### I have a specific question → Check **[FEATURE_REFERENCE.md](FEATURE_REFERENCE.md)** for tool details → Or search **[TROUBLESHOOTING.md](TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** ### Something isn't working → Go directly to **[TROUBLESHOOTING.md](TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** ### I need a quick reminder → Use **[FEATURE_REFERENCE.md](FEATURE_REFERENCE.md)** as cheat sheet --- ## 📖 Document Summaries ### README.md **The front door to Remote Terminal** - What is Remote Terminal? - Key features overview - Quick start summary - Project architecture - Example usage - Security considerations - Version history **Best for:** Understanding what this tool does and deciding if you want to use it. --- ### QUICK_START.md **Get running in 5 minutes** - Prerequisites checklist - 5-step installation - Basic configuration - Claude Desktop setup - First command test - What you can ask Claude - Quick reference **Best for:** Experienced users who want to get up and running fast. --- ### INSTALLATION.md **Complete setup instructions** - System requirements (detailed) - Step-by-step installation - Configuration files explained - Claude Desktop integration - Connection testing - SSH key setup - Standalone mode - Uninstallation **Best for:** First-time users who want detailed guidance through every step. --- ### USER_GUIDE.md **Master all features** Comprehensive coverage of: - Basic usage patterns - Multi-server management - Command execution (all modes) - File transfer (SFTP) - Batch script execution - Conversation tracking - Recipe system - Web terminal interface - Advanced features - Tips & best practices **Best for:** Learning everything Remote Terminal can do, with examples and use cases. --- ### FEATURE_REFERENCE.md **Quick tool lookup** - Every MCP tool documented - All parameters explained - Return values described - Usage examples - Output filtering rules - Database schema - Configuration options **Best for:** Looking up specific tool parameters or reminding yourself how something works. --- ### TROUBLESHOOTING.md **Fix common problems** Solutions organized by category: - Connection issues - Claude Desktop integration - Web terminal problems - Command execution issues - File transfer problems - Batch execution errors - Database issues - Performance problems - Configuration errors - Debugging tips **Best for:** When something isn't working and you need to fix it now. --- ## 🚀 Recommended Reading Path ### For New Users 1. **[README.md](../README.md)** (5 min) - Understand what this tool does - See example use cases - Decide if it's right for you 2. **[QUICK_START.md](QUICK_START.md)** or **[INSTALLATION.md](INSTALLATION.md)** (5-15 min) - Choose Quick Start if experienced - Choose Installation if you want detailed guidance - Get the system running 3. **[USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md)** (30 min) - Learn basic usage - Explore key features - Try examples 4. **[FEATURE_REFERENCE.md](FEATURE_REFERENCE.md)** (Keep handy) - Bookmark for later - Reference when needed 5. **[TROUBLESHOOTING.md](TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** (As needed) - Only when problems arise --- ### For Experienced Users 1. **[QUICK_START.md](QUICK_START.md)** (5 min) → Get running 2. **[FEATURE_REFERENCE.md](FEATURE_REFERENCE.md)** (Bookmark) → For quick lookup 3. **[USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md)** (Skim) → Check advanced features you might want --- ### For Troubleshooting 1. **[TROUBLESHOOTING.md](TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** → Find your specific problem 2. Check logs (locations in troubleshooting doc) 3. If still stuck, review relevant section in **[USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md)** --- ## 🔍 Finding Information Quickly ### Common Questions | Question | Location | |----------|----------| | "How do I install this?" | [INSTALLATION.md](INSTALLATION.md) or [QUICK_START.md](QUICK_START.md) | | "What can Claude do with this?" | [README.md](../README.md) examples section | | "How do I upload files?" | [USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md) → File Transfer section | | "How do batch scripts work?" | [USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md) → Batch Execution section | | "What's the syntax for X tool?" | [FEATURE_REFERENCE.md](FEATURE_REFERENCE.md) → Find tool | | "Why isn't it connecting?" | [TROUBLESHOOTING.md](TROUBLESHOOTING.md) → Connection Issues | | "How do conversations work?" | [USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md) → Conversations section | | "What are recipes?" | [USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md) → Recipes section | | "Web terminal won't open" | [TROUBLESHOOTING.md](TROUBLESHOOTING.md) → Web Terminal Problems | | "How does filtering work?" | [USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md) → Advanced Features | --- ## 📝 Documentation Principles ### Our Documentation Philosophy 1. **Practical Over Theoretical** - Real examples, not abstract concepts - Step-by-step instructions - Copy-paste ready commands 2. **User-Focused** - Written for end users, not developers - Assumes Windows environment - No design documents mixed in 3. **Complete But Concise** - Everything you need, nothing you don't - Quick reference available - Detailed explanations when needed 4. **Up to Date** - Reflects Version 3.0 (SQLite-based) - Old docs clearly marked as obsolete - Tested with current codebase --- ## 💡 Pro Tips ### Documentation Shortcuts 1. **Use Ctrl+F to search within documents** - Most documents are comprehensive - Search is faster than scrolling 2. **Bookmark FEATURE_REFERENCE.md** - Quick tool parameter lookup - Return values reference - Example patterns 3. **Keep TROUBLESHOOTING.md handy** - Problems happen - Solutions are organized by symptom - Includes debugging commands 4. **Start with examples** - See what others have done - Adapt for your use case - Learn by doing --- ## 🔄 Documentation Updates ### Version 3.0 Documentation (Current) All documentation completely rewritten for Version 3.0: - ✅ Reflects SQLite database (not PostgreSQL) - ✅ Multi-server support documented - ✅ Machine identity tracking explained - ✅ Conversation management covered - ✅ Recipe system documented - ✅ All tools from modular architecture - ✅ No Docker references - ✅ Current project structure ### What Changed From Version 2.0 Major changes: - PostgreSQL → SQLite (easier deployment) - Docker → Native Python (simpler setup) - Single server → Multi-server support - Basic tracking → Full conversation management - No recipes → Recipe system with automation - Simple DB → Complete audit trail --- ## 📞 Getting Help ### If Documentation Doesn't Answer Your Question 1. **Check all relevant docs** - Problem might be covered elsewhere - Use search functionality 2. **Review example recipes** - See `recipes/` folder - Real working examples 3. **Check logs** - Claude Desktop: Help → Show Logs - Remote Terminal: `logs/remote_terminal.log` - Batch logs: `C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\mcp_batch_logs\` 4. **Test components individually** - Use standalone mode - Test SSH manually - Verify configuration files --- ## 🎓 Learning Resources ### Examples in the Wild Check the `recipes/` directory for working examples: - `wifi_diagnostics.sh` - WiFi troubleshooting - `docker_postgres_diagnostics_clean.sh` - Docker diagnostics Each recipe includes: - The actual script - README explaining usage - Expected output - Prerequisites ### Hands-On Learning **Suggested learning path:** 1. **Week 1:** Basic commands - Simple system commands - File listings - Service checks 2. **Week 2:** File operations - Upload/download files - Directory transfers - List remote files 3. **Week 3:** Batch execution - Run diagnostic scripts - Multi-step workflows - Review logs 4. **Week 4:** Conversations & Recipes - Track command sequences - Create your first recipe - Reuse automation --- ## 📊 Documentation Stats | Metric | Value | |--------|-------| | Total new documents | 6 | | Total pages | ~100 (equivalent) | | Code examples | 200+ | | Troubleshooting solutions | 50+ | | Tool references | 30+ | | Configuration options | 25+ | --- ## ✅ Documentation Checklist Use this to verify you've covered everything: ### Initial Setup - [ ] Read README.md - [ ] Followed QUICK_START.md or INSTALLATION.md - [ ] Configured hosts.yaml - [ ] Set up Claude Desktop config - [ ] Tested first command ### Learning Features - [ ] Explored USER_GUIDE.md - [ ] Tested basic commands - [ ] Tried file transfer - [ ] Executed batch script - [ ] Created a conversation - [ ] Made a recipe ### Reference Materials - [ ] Bookmarked FEATURE_REFERENCE.md - [ ] Noted TROUBLESHOOTING.md location - [ ] Know where logs are - [ ] Understand filtering rules ### Ongoing Use - [ ] Check docs when stuck - [ ] Review recipes regularly - [ ] Keep config files backed up - [ ] Monitor logs occasionally --- **Remember:** Documentation is here to help you. Don't try to read everything at once. Start with what you need now, and reference the rest as needed. **Version:** 3.0 **Last Updated:** December 2024 **Documentation Set:** Complete