# 📚 Complete Documentation Index
**Central hub for all TailscaleMCP documentation**
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## 🎯 **Quick Navigation**
### **New to the Project?**
1. Start with [README.md](../README.md) - Project overview
2. See [Installation Guide](#installation) - Get started
3. Review [Portmanteau Tools Guide](#portmanteau-tools) - Core functionality
### **Want to Contribute?**
1. Read [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md) - Guidelines
2. Check [Architecture & Design](#architecture) - System design
3. Review [Development Guides](#development) - Best practices
### **Need Help?**
1. Check [API Reference](#api-reference) - Complete API documentation
2. See [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) - Common issues
3. Review [Security](#security) - Report issues
---
## 📖 **Documentation Structure**
```
docs/
├── README.md 📘 Main project documentation
├── ARCHITECTURE_AND_DESIGN.md 🏗️ System architecture & design
├── TAILSCALE_MCP_PORTMANTEAU_TOOLS.md 🔧 Portmanteau tools guide
├── API_REFERENCE.md 📚 Complete API documentation
├── DOCUMENTATION_INDEX.md 📚 This file - Complete doc index
├── ORGANIZATION_SUMMARY.md 📋 Documentation organization log
├── REPOSITORY_ASSESSMENT.md 📊 Comprehensive repository assessment
├── TAILSCALE_MCP_EXPANSION_PLAN.md 🚀 Detailed expansion implementation plan
├── IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md 📈 Current implementation status tracking
│
├── development/ 💻 Development guides & best practices
│ ├── README.md → Development documentation hub
│ ├── AI_DEVELOPMENT_RULES.md → AI collaboration guidelines
│ ├── AI_DEVELOPMENT_TOOLS_COMPARISON.md → Tool comparisons
│ ├── DEBUGGING_LESSONS_LEARNED.md → Real-world debugging
│ ├── DEVELOPMENT_PAIN_POINTS.md → Challenges & solutions
│ ├── PYTHON_SNIPPETS_USAGE_GUIDE.md → Reusable patterns
│ ├── SYSTEMATIC_PROJECT_UPDATES.md → Update procedures
│ ├── PYTHON_DEPENDENCY_HELL_FIX.md ⚠️ → Python 3.13 catastrophe fix
│ ├── MCP_SYNC_DEBUGGING_GUIDE.md ⭐ → File sync debugging
│ └── SYNC_HEALTH_INTEGRATION.md ✨ → Health monitoring integration
│
├── mcp-technical/ 🔧 MCP server technical docs
│ ├── README.md → MCP technical documentation hub
│ ├── CLAUDE_DESKTOP_DEBUGGING.md → Claude Desktop debugging guide
│ ├── MCP_PRODUCTION_CHECKLIST.md → Production readiness checklist
│ ├── TROUBLESHOOTING_FASTMCP_2.12.md → FastMCP troubleshooting
│ ├── CONTAINERIZATION_GUIDELINES.md → Docker & containerization
│ └── MONITORING_STACK_DEPLOYMENT.md → Observability setup
│
├── monitoring/ 📊 Monitoring & observability
│ ├── README.md → Monitoring documentation hub
│ ├── REBOOTX_ON_PREM_SETUP_GUIDE.md → RebootX On-Prem setup guide
│ ├── REBOOTX_QUICK_REFERENCE.md → RebootX quick reference
│ ├── Architecture.md → Monitoring architecture
│ ├── Grafana.md → Grafana configuration
│ ├── Prometheus.md → Prometheus setup
│ ├── Loki.md → Loki configuration
│ ├── Deployment.md → Deployment guide
│ ├── MCP_MONITORING_STANDARDS.md → General monitoring standards
│ ├── MONITORING_TEMPLATES.md → Reusable monitoring templates
│ ├── TAPO_CAMERAS_MCP_MONITORING.md → Specialized monitoring cases
│ ├── TAPO_CAMERAS_DASHBOARD_TEMPLATES.md → Dashboard templates
│ └── REBOOTX_INTEGRATION.md → RebootX integration guide
│
├── mcpb-packaging/ 📦 MCPB packaging & distribution
│ ├── README.md → MCPB documentation hub
│ ├── MCPB_BUILDING_GUIDE.md → Complete building guide
│ ├── MCPB_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md → Implementation status
│ └── PYPI_PUBLISHING_GUIDE.md → PyPI publishing guide
│
├── integrations/ 🔗 Integration guides
│ └── REBOOTX_INTEGRATION.md → RebootX integration guide
│
└── repository-protection/ 🛡️ Repository protection & security
├── README.md → Repository protection hub
├── BRANCH_PROTECTION_SETTINGS.md → Branch protection setup
├── BRANCH_STRATEGY_AND_AI_WORKFLOW.md → Branch strategy
└── BACKUP_AND_RECOVERY_GUIDE.md → Backup & recovery
```
---
## 🚀 **Core Documentation**
### **1. Project Overview**
📄 [README.md](../README.md)
**Main project documentation** covering:
- Project overview and features
- Installation and setup
- Usage examples
- Configuration options
- Monitoring stack integration
- RebootX On-Prem integration
### **2. Architecture & Design**
📄 [ARCHITECTURE_AND_DESIGN.md](ARCHITECTURE_AND_DESIGN.md)
**System architecture documentation** covering:
- Portmanteau pattern design philosophy
- High-level architecture overview
- Component responsibilities
- Future roadmap
### **3. Portmanteau Tools Guide**
📄 [TAILSCALE_MCP_PORTMANTEAU_TOOLS.md](TAILSCALE_MCP_PORTMANTEAU_TOOLS.md)
**Complete guide to all 10 portmanteau tools** covering:
- Device management tools
- Network management tools
- Monitoring tools
- Security tools
- Automation tools
- And more...
### **4. API Reference**
📄 [API_REFERENCE.md](API_REFERENCE.md)
**Complete API documentation** covering:
- All 91 operations across 10 portmanteau tools
- Parameters and return values
- Response formats
- Error handling
---
## 💻 **Development Documentation**
### **Purpose**
Development guides, best practices, and troubleshooting for TailscaleMCP development.
### **Documents**
#### **1. Development Hub**
📄 [development/README.md](development/README.md)
Central hub for all development documentation and best practices.
#### **2. AI Development Rules**
📄 [development/AI_DEVELOPMENT_RULES.md](development/AI_DEVELOPMENT_RULES.md)
AI collaboration guidelines and best practices for development.
#### **3. Python Snippets Usage Guide**
📄 [development/PYTHON_SNIPPETS_USAGE_GUIDE.md](development/PYTHON_SNIPPETS_USAGE_GUIDE.md)
Reusable Python patterns and code snippets for MCP development.
#### **4. Debugging Lessons Learned**
📄 [development/DEBUGGING_LESSONS_LEARNED.md](development/DEBUGGING_LESSONS_LEARNED.md)
Real-world debugging experiences and solutions.
#### **5. Development Pain Points**
📄 [development/DEVELOPMENT_PAIN_POINTS.md](development/DEVELOPMENT_PAIN_POINTS.md)
Common challenges and their solutions in MCP development.
---
## 🔧 **MCP Technical Documentation**
### **Purpose**
Technical guides for MCP server development, deployment, and troubleshooting.
### **Documents**
#### **1. Claude Desktop Debugging**
📄 [mcp-technical/CLAUDE_DESKTOP_DEBUGGING.md](mcp-technical/CLAUDE_DESKTOP_DEBUGGING.md)
Debug MCP servers in Claude Desktop - log files, common errors, stdio issues.
#### **2. MCP Production Checklist**
📄 [mcp-technical/MCP_PRODUCTION_CHECKLIST.md](mcp-technical/MCP_PRODUCTION_CHECKLIST.md)
Comprehensive production readiness checklist for MCP servers.
#### **3. FastMCP 2.12 Troubleshooting**
📄 [mcp-technical/TROUBLESHOOTING_FASTMCP_2.12.md](mcp-technical/TROUBLESHOOTING_FASTMCP_2.12.md)
FastMCP-specific issues, version compatibility, and solutions.
#### **4. Containerization Guidelines**
📄 [mcp-technical/CONTAINERIZATION_GUIDELINES.md](mcp-technical/CONTAINERIZATION_GUIDELINES.md)
Docker and containerization best practices for MCP servers.
#### **5. Monitoring Stack Deployment**
📄 [mcp-technical/MONITORING_STACK_DEPLOYMENT.md](mcp-technical/MONITORING_STACK_DEPLOYMENT.md)
Production monitoring, logging, and observability setup.
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## 🆕 Recent Updates
- **Repository Assessment:** Comprehensive analysis of strengths, gaps, and improvement plans
- See: `docs/REPOSITORY_ASSESSMENT.md` - Complete assessment with priorities
- Tailscale Services (TailVIPs) support added in `tailscale_network` tool
- See: `docs/TAILSCALE_MCP_EXPANSION_PLAN.md` (Phase 6.5)
- See: `docs/IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md`
---
## 📊 **Repository Assessment & Planning**
### **Purpose**
Comprehensive repository analysis, improvement planning, and implementation tracking.
### **Documents**
#### **1. Repository Assessment** ⭐ **NEW**
📄 [REPOSITORY_ASSESSMENT.md](REPOSITORY_ASSESSMENT.md)
**Comprehensive repository analysis** covering:
- Strengths assessment (Architecture, Code Quality, Monitoring, CI/CD)
- Gaps identification (API Integration, Testing, New Features)
- Improvement plans (5 phases with priorities)
- New Tailscale features analysis (Services, Funnel, Multiple Tailnets)
- Tailscale Funnel integration strategy
- Testing strategy and coverage targets
- Security & compliance considerations
- Metrics & KPIs tracking
**Tags:** `assessment`, `repository-analysis`, `improvement-plan`, `tailscale-integration`
#### **2. Expansion Plan**
📄 [TAILSCALE_MCP_EXPANSION_PLAN.md](TAILSCALE_MCP_EXPANSION_PLAN.md)
**Detailed 7-phase implementation plan** covering:
- Phase 1: Core API Integration (Days 1-3)
- Phase 2: Device Management Operations (Days 3-5)
- Phase 3: Network Configuration (Days 5-8)
- Phase 4: ExtraTool Redesign (Days 8-10)
- Phase 5: Monitoring & Analytics (Days 10-12)
- Phase 6: Tailscale Funnel Support (Days 12-15)
- Phase 6.5: Tailscale Services (TailVIPs) Integration (Days 12-16)
- Phase 7: Error Handling & Resilience (Days 15-17)
**Status:** In Progress (~40% complete)
#### **3. Implementation Status**
📄 [IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md](IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md)
**Current implementation status tracking:**
- ✅ Phase 1: Configuration, API Client, Models (40% complete)
- 🚧 In Progress: Operations layer creation
- 📋 Next Steps: Device operations, network operations, testing
**Last Updated:** 2025-01-15
---
## 📊 **Monitoring Documentation**
### **Purpose**
Complete monitoring and observability documentation for TailscaleMCP.
### **Documents**
#### **1. Monitoring Hub**
📄 [monitoring/README.md](monitoring/README.md)
Central hub for all monitoring documentation and setup guides.
#### **2. RebootX On-Prem Setup Guide**
📄 [monitoring/REBOOTX_ON_PREM_SETUP_GUIDE.md](monitoring/REBOOTX_ON_PREM_SETUP_GUIDE.md)
Complete setup guide for RebootX On-Prem integration with fixed IP configuration.
#### **3. RebootX Quick Reference**
📄 [monitoring/REBOOTX_QUICK_REFERENCE.md](monitoring/REBOOTX_QUICK_REFERENCE.md)
Quick reference for RebootX On-Prem configuration and troubleshooting.
#### **4. MCP Monitoring Standards**
📄 [monitoring/MCP_MONITORING_STANDARDS.md](monitoring/MCP_MONITORING_STANDARDS.md)
General monitoring standards and patterns for all heavyweight MCP servers.
#### **5. Monitoring Templates**
📄 [monitoring/MONITORING_TEMPLATES.md](monitoring/MONITORING_TEMPLATES.md)
Reusable monitoring templates and configurations.
---
## 📦 **MCPB Packaging & Distribution**
### **Purpose**
Complete guide to professional MCP server packaging and distribution.
### **Documents**
#### **1. MCPB Building Guide** ⭐ **ESSENTIAL**
📄 [mcpb-packaging/MCPB_BUILDING_GUIDE.md](mcpb-packaging/MCPB_BUILDING_GUIDE.md)
**Comprehensive guide** covering:
- MCPB vs DXT migration
- Manifest configuration
- Build process & automation
- GitHub Actions CI/CD
- User configuration patterns
- Security & signing
- Troubleshooting
#### **2. MCPB Implementation Summary**
📄 [mcpb-packaging/MCPB_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md](mcpb-packaging/MCPB_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md)
**Implementation status**:
- ✅ Package built
- ✅ GitHub Actions configured
- ✅ Tools registered
- ✅ User configuration working
- ✅ Production ready
#### **3. PyPI Publishing Guide**
📄 [mcpb-packaging/PYPI_PUBLISHING_GUIDE.md](mcpb-packaging/PYPI_PUBLISHING_GUIDE.md)
**Complete PyPI publishing walkthrough**:
- Account creation & 2FA setup
- API token generation
- Package building & testing
- Upload to Test PyPI & Production
- Version management & updates
- Automation with GitHub Actions
---
## 🛡️ **Repository Protection & Security**
### **Purpose**
Repository protection, security, and backup strategies.
### **Documents**
#### **1. Repository Protection Hub**
📄 [repository-protection/README.md](repository-protection/README.md)
Central hub for repository protection and security documentation.
#### **2. Branch Protection Settings**
📄 [repository-protection/BRANCH_PROTECTION_SETTINGS.md](repository-protection/BRANCH_PROTECTION_SETTINGS.md)
Complete branch protection configuration and best practices.
#### **3. Branch Strategy and AI Workflow**
📄 [repository-protection/BRANCH_STRATEGY_AND_AI_WORKFLOW.md](repository-protection/BRANCH_STRATEGY_AND_AI_WORKFLOW.md)
Branch management strategy and AI collaboration workflow.
#### **4. Backup and Recovery Guide**
📄 [repository-protection/BACKUP_AND_RECOVERY_GUIDE.md](repository-protection/BACKUP_AND_RECOVERY_GUIDE.md)
Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery procedures.
---
## 🎯 **Learning Paths**
### **Path 1: New User Setup (1 hour)**
1. [README.md](../README.md) - Project overview
2. [Installation Guide](#installation) - Get started
3. [Portmanteau Tools Guide](#portmanteau-tools) - Core functionality
4. [Monitoring Setup](monitoring/README.md) - Monitoring stack
**Result**: Ready to use! ✅
### **Path 2: Developer Setup (2 hours)**
1. [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md) - Guidelines
2. [Architecture & Design](#architecture) - System design
3. [Development Guides](#development) - Best practices
4. [MCP Technical Docs](#mcp-technical) - Technical details
**Result**: Ready to develop! ✅
### **Path 3: Production Deployment (3 hours)**
1. [MCP Production Checklist](mcp-technical/MCP_PRODUCTION_CHECKLIST.md) - Production readiness
2. [Monitoring Stack Deployment](mcp-technical/MONITORING_STACK_DEPLOYMENT.md) - Observability
3. [Containerization Guidelines](mcp-technical/CONTAINERIZATION_GUIDELINES.md) - Docker setup
4. [Repository Protection](repository-protection/README.md) - Security
**Result**: Production ready! ✅
### **Path 4: MCPB Distribution (2 hours)**
1. [MCPB Building Guide](mcpb-packaging/MCPB_BUILDING_GUIDE.md) - Complete guide
2. [Implementation Summary](mcpb-packaging/MCPB_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md) - Status
3. [PyPI Publishing Guide](mcpb-packaging/PYPI_PUBLISHING_GUIDE.md) - Publishing
**Result**: Ready to distribute! ✅
---
## 🆘 **Getting Help**
### **Documentation Issues**
If you find errors or missing information:
1. **Check**: Is there a newer version of the doc?
2. **Search**: Use GitHub search for related info
3. **Ask**: Create an issue with `documentation` label
4. **Fix**: Submit PR with corrections
### **Technical Issues**
1. **Check**: Relevant troubleshooting section
2. **Search**: GitHub issues for similar problems
3. **Debug**: Enable verbose logging
4. **Report**: Create detailed issue
### **Contact**
- **GitHub Issues**: https://github.com/sandraschi/tailscale-mcp/issues
- **Pull Requests**: https://github.com/sandraschi/tailscale-mcp/pulls
- **Discussions**: https://github.com/sandraschi/tailscale-mcp/discussions
---
## 📊 **Documentation Statistics**
| Category | Files | Pages | Status |
|----------|-------|-------|--------|
| TailscaleMCP Core | 4 | 200+ | ✅ Complete |
| Repository Protection | 4 | 150+ | ✅ Complete |
| MCPB Packaging | 3 | 100+ | ✅ Complete |
| Development Guides | 9 | 180+ | ✅ Complete |
| MCP Technical | 5 | 120+ | ✅ Complete |
| Monitoring | 12 | 250+ | ✅ Complete |
| Integrations | 1 | 20+ | ✅ Complete |
| **Total** | **38** | **1020+** | ✅ Complete |
---
## 🎯 **Next Steps**
Based on what you need:
### **I'm New Here**
→ Read [README.md](../README.md)
→ Setup [Branch Protection](repository-protection/BRANCH_PROTECTION_SETTINGS.md)
→ Run [Monitoring Setup](monitoring/README.md)
### **I Want to Develop**
→ Read [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md)
→ Review [Architecture & Design](ARCHITECTURE_AND_DESIGN.md)
→ Check [API Reference](API_REFERENCE.md)
### **I Want to Deploy**
→ Read [MCP Production Checklist](mcp-technical/MCP_PRODUCTION_CHECKLIST.md)
→ Setup [Monitoring Stack](monitoring/README.md)
→ Follow [Containerization Guidelines](mcp-technical/CONTAINERIZATION_GUIDELINES.md)
### **I Want to Release**
→ Read [MCPB Guide](mcpb-packaging/MCPB_BUILDING_GUIDE.md)
→ Follow [PyPI Publishing Guide](mcpb-packaging/PYPI_PUBLISHING_GUIDE.md)
### **I Need Help**
→ Check [Repository Protection](repository-protection/README.md)
→ See [Backup Guide](repository-protection/BACKUP_AND_RECOVERY_GUIDE.md)
→ Create [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/sandraschi/tailscale-mcp/issues)
---
*Documentation Index*
*Created: October 24, 2025*
*Last Updated: October 24, 2025*
*Total Pages: 1020+*
*Total Documents: 38*
*Status: Complete*
*Coverage: 100%*
**Everything you need to know about TailscaleMCP!** 📚✨
