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Life OS - Development Status & Continuation Guide (Convo 4)
Last Updated: 2026-02-28 Current State: Phase 1 - Tier 3 in progress (2 of 6 features built, time tracking UX complete) GitHub: mdombaugh/lifeos-dev (main branch)
1. What Was Built in This Conversation
Timer Buttons on Task UI (DEPLOYED)
- Play/stop button on each non-completed task row in tasks.html (between checkbox and priority dot)
- Play/stop button in task_detail.html header action bar (before Edit/Complete buttons)
- Running task row gets green left border highlight via
.timer-activeCSS class get_running_task_id()helper in routers/tasks.py queriestime_entries WHERE end_at IS NULL- Both list_tasks and task_detail routes pass
running_task_idto template context - Buttons POST to existing
/time/startand/time/stopendpoints, redirect back via referer - Only shown on non-completed, non-cancelled tasks
- ~60 lines of CSS appended to style.css (timer-btn, timer-btn-play, timer-btn-stop, timer-active, timer-detail-btn)
- Deployed via heredoc shell script (deploy-timer-buttons.sh)
This completes the Time Tracking feature. The full time tracking system is now:
- Start/stop timer per task from task list rows, task detail page, or time log page
- Topbar timer pill with green pulsing dot, task name link, live elapsed counter, stop button
- Auto-stop of running timer when starting a new one
- Manual time entry support
- Time log at /time with daily summaries, date-grouped entries, day filter
- Soft delete via direct SQL (time_entries lacks updated_at column)
What Was NOT Built (deferred to Convo 5)
- Processes / process_runs - Most complex Tier 3 feature. 4 tables. Deferred due to usage limits.
- Calendar view - Unified read-only view
- Time budgets - Simple CRUD
- Eisenhower matrix - Derived view
2. Complete Application Inventory
2.1 Infrastructure (unchanged)
| Component | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Server | LIVE | defiant-01, Hetzner, 46.225.166.142, Ubuntu 24.04 |
| Docker network | LIVE | lifeos_network (172.21.0.0/16) |
| PostgreSQL | LIVE | Container lifeos-db, postgres:16-alpine, volume lifeos_db_data |
| Databases | LIVE | lifeos_prod (R0 data, untouched), lifeos_dev (R1 schema + migrated data) |
| Application | LIVE | Container lifeos-dev, port 8003, image lifeos-app |
| Nginx | LIVE | lifeos-dev.invixiom.com -> localhost:8003 |
| SSL | LIVE | Let's Encrypt cert at /etc/letsencrypt/live/kasm.invixiom.com-0001/ |
| GitHub | PUSHED | Convo 3 changes pushed. Convo 4 changes need push (see section 4.2). |
2.2 Core Modules
core/database.py- Async engine, session factory, get_db dependencycore/base_repository.py- Generic CRUD: list, get, create, update, soft_delete, restore, permanent_delete, bulk_soft_delete, reorder, count, list_deleted. Hasnullable_fieldsset for update() null handling.core/sidebar.py- Domain > area > project nav tree, capture/focus badge countsmain.py- FastAPI app, dashboard, health check, 18 router includes
2.3 Routers (18 total)
| Router | Prefix | Templates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| domains | /domains | domains, domain_form | Convo 1 |
| areas | /areas | areas, area_form | Convo 1 |
| projects | /projects | projects, project_form, project_detail | Convo 1 |
| tasks | /tasks | tasks, task_form, task_detail | Convo 1, updated Convo 4 |
| notes | /notes | notes, note_form, note_detail | Convo 1 |
| links | /links | links, link_form | Convo 1 |
| focus | /focus | focus | Convo 1 |
| capture | /capture | capture | Convo 1 |
| contacts | /contacts | contacts, contact_form, contact_detail | Convo 1 |
| search | /search | search | Convo 2 |
| admin | /admin/trash | trash | Convo 2 |
| lists | /lists | lists, list_form, list_detail | Convo 2 |
| files | /files | files, file_upload, file_preview | Convo 2 |
| meetings | /meetings | meetings, meeting_form, meeting_detail | Convo 2 |
| decisions | /decisions | decisions, decision_form, decision_detail | Convo 2 |
| weblinks | /weblinks | weblinks, weblink_form, weblink_folder_form | Convo 2 |
| appointments | /appointments | appointments, appointment_form, appointment_detail | Convo 3 |
| time_tracking | /time | time_entries | Convo 3 |
2.4 Templates (42 total, unchanged from Convo 3)
base.html, dashboard.html, search.html, trash.html, tasks.html, task_form.html, task_detail.html, projects.html, project_form.html, project_detail.html, domains.html, domain_form.html, areas.html, area_form.html, notes.html, note_form.html, note_detail.html, links.html, link_form.html, focus.html, capture.html, contacts.html, contact_form.html, contact_detail.html, lists.html, list_form.html, list_detail.html, files.html, file_upload.html, file_preview.html, meetings.html, meeting_form.html, meeting_detail.html, decisions.html, decision_form.html, decision_detail.html, weblinks.html, weblink_form.html, weblink_folder_form.html, appointments.html, appointment_form.html, appointment_detail.html, time_entries.html
2.5 Static Assets
style.css- ~1040 lines (timer button CSS appended in Convo 4)app.js- ~190 lines (timer pill polling from Convo 3, unchanged in Convo 4)
3. How the Container Runs
docker run -d \
--name lifeos-dev \
--network lifeos_network \
--restart unless-stopped \
--env-file .env \
-p 8003:8003 \
-v /opt/lifeos/dev/files:/opt/lifeos/files/dev \
-v /opt/lifeos/dev:/app \
lifeos-app \
uvicorn main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8003 --workers 1 --reload
Environment (.env):
DATABASE_URL=postgresql+asyncpg://postgres:UCTOQDZiUhN8U@lifeos-db:5432/lifeos_dev
FILE_STORAGE_PATH=/opt/lifeos/files/dev
ENVIRONMENT=development
Deploy: edit files in /opt/lifeos/dev/, hot reload picks them up.
Restart: docker restart lifeos-dev
Logs: docker logs lifeos-dev --tail 30
4. Known Issues
4.1 Immediate
- Not yet tested by user - Timer buttons deployed but user testing still pending. May have bugs.
- Convo 4 changes not pushed to GitHub - Run:
cd /opt/lifeos/dev && git add . && git commit -m "Timer buttons on task rows and detail" && git push origin main
4.2 Technical Debt
- time_entries missing
updated_at- Table lacks this column so BaseRepository methods that set updated_at will fail. Direct SQL used for soft_delete. If adding time_entries to TRASH_ENTITIES, restore will also need direct SQL. - R1 schema file mismatch - lifeos_schema_r1.sql in project doesn't reflect actual DB. Query DB directly to verify.
- No CSRF protection - Single-user system, low risk.
- No pagination - All list views load all rows. Fine at current scale.
- Font loading - Google Fonts @import is render-blocking.
5. What's NOT Built Yet
Tier 3 Remaining (4 features)
- Processes / process_runs - Most complex Tier 3 feature. 4 tables: processes, process_steps, process_runs, process_run_steps. Template CRUD, run instantiation (copies steps as immutable snapshot), step completion tracking, task generation modes (all_at_once vs step_by_step). START HERE in Convo 5.
- Calendar view - Unified
/calendarpage showing appointments (start_at) + meetings (meeting_date) + tasks (due_date). No new tables, read-only derived view. Filter by date range, domain, type. - Time budgets - Simple CRUD: domain_id + weekly_hours + effective_from. Used for overcommitment warnings on dashboard.
- Eisenhower matrix - Derived 2x2 grid from task priority + due_date. Quadrants: Important+Urgent (priority 1-2, due <=7d), Important+Not Urgent (priority 1-2, due >7d), Not Important+Urgent (priority 3-4, due <=7d), Not Important+Not Urgent (priority 3-4, due >7d or null). Clickable to filter task list.
Tier 4 - Advanced Features
- Releases / milestones
- Dependencies (DAG, cycle detection, status cascade)
- Task templates (instantiation with subtask generation)
- Note wiki-linking ([[ syntax)
- Note folders
- Bulk actions (multi-select, bulk complete/move/delete)
- CSV export
- Drag-to-reorder (SortableJS)
- Reminders
- Weekly review process template
- Dashboard metrics (weekly/monthly completion stats)
UX Polish
- Breadcrumb navigation (partially done, inconsistent)
- Overdue visual treatment (red left border on task rows)
- Empty states with illustrations (basic emoji states exist)
- Skeleton loading screens
- Toast notification system
- Confirmation dialogs (basic confirm() exists, no modal)
- Mobile bottom tab bar
- Mobile responsive improvements
6. File Locations on Server
/opt/lifeos/
dev/ # DEV application (mounted as /app in container)
main.py # 18 router includes
core/
__init__.py
database.py
base_repository.py
sidebar.py
routers/
__init__.py
domains.py, areas.py, projects.py, tasks.py
notes.py, links.py, focus.py, capture.py, contacts.py
search.py, admin.py, lists.py
files.py, meetings.py, decisions.py, weblinks.py
appointments.py
time_tracking.py
templates/
base.html, dashboard.html, search.html, trash.html
tasks.html, task_form.html, task_detail.html
projects.html, project_form.html, project_detail.html
domains.html, domain_form.html
areas.html, area_form.html
notes.html, note_form.html, note_detail.html
links.html, link_form.html
focus.html, capture.html
contacts.html, contact_form.html, contact_detail.html
lists.html, list_form.html, list_detail.html
files.html, file_upload.html, file_preview.html
meetings.html, meeting_form.html, meeting_detail.html
decisions.html, decision_form.html, decision_detail.html
weblinks.html, weblink_form.html, weblink_folder_form.html
appointments.html, appointment_form.html, appointment_detail.html
time_entries.html
static/
style.css (~1040 lines)
app.js (~190 lines)
Dockerfile
requirements.txt
.env
backups/ # Database backups
7. How to Continue Development
Recommended build order for Convo 5:
- Processes / process_runs (most complex remaining feature - do first with full usage window)
- Calendar view (combines appointments + meetings + tasks)
- Time budgets (simple CRUD)
- Eisenhower matrix (derived view, quick win)
Adding a new entity router (pattern):
- Create
routers/entity_name.pyfollowing existing router patterns - Add import +
app.include_router()inmain.py - Create templates: list, form, detail (all extend base.html)
- Add nav link in
templates/base.htmlsidebar section - Add to
SEARCH_ENTITIESinrouters/search.py(if searchable) - Add to
TRASH_ENTITIESinrouters/admin.py(if soft-deletable) - Add any new nullable fields to
nullable_fieldsincore/base_repository.py - Use
BaseRepository("table_name", db)for all CRUD - Always call
get_sidebar_data(db)and pass to template context
Deploy cycle:
# Files are created locally by Claude, packaged as a deploy script with heredocs
# Upload to server, run the script
scp deploy-script.sh root@46.225.166.142:/opt/lifeos/dev/
ssh root@46.225.166.142
cd /opt/lifeos/dev && bash deploy-script.sh
# Commit
git add . && git commit -m "description" && git push origin main
Database backup:
mkdir -p /opt/lifeos/backups
docker exec lifeos-db pg_dump -U postgres -d lifeos_dev -Fc -f /tmp/lifeos_dev_backup.dump
docker cp lifeos-db:/tmp/lifeos_dev_backup.dump /opt/lifeos/backups/lifeos_dev_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).dump
Key code patterns:
- Every route:
sidebar = await get_sidebar_data(db) - Forms POST to /create or /{id}/edit, redirect 303
- Filters: query params, auto-submit via JS onchange
- Detail views: breadcrumb nav at top
- Toggle/complete: inline form with checkbox onchange
- Junction tables: raw SQL INSERT with ON CONFLICT DO NOTHING
- File upload: multipart form, save to FILE_STORAGE_PATH, record in files table
- Timer: POST /time/start with task_id, POST /time/stop, GET /time/running (JSON for topbar pill)
- Timer buttons: get_running_task_id() helper in tasks.py, play/stop inline forms on task rows
8. Tier 3 Architecture Reference
Processes / Process Runs (BUILD NEXT)
Tables: processes, process_steps, process_runs, process_run_steps
Flow:
- Create a process template (processes) with ordered steps (process_steps)
- Instantiate a run (process_runs) - copies all process_steps to process_run_steps as immutable snapshots
- Steps in a run can be completed, which records completed_by_id and completed_at
- Task generation modes:
all_at_oncecreates all tasks when run starts,step_by_stepcreates next task only when current step completes - Template changes after run creation do NOT affect active runs (snapshot pattern)
Schema notes:
- processes: id, name, description, process_type (workflow|checklist), category, status, tags, search_vector
- process_steps: id, process_id, title, instructions, expected_output, estimated_days, context, sort_order
- process_runs: id, process_id, title, status, process_type (copied from template), task_generation, project_id, contact_id, started_at, completed_at
- process_run_steps: id, run_id, title, instructions (immutable), status, completed_by_id, completed_at, notes, sort_order
Calendar View
- Unified read-only page at
/calendar - Show appointments (start_at), meetings (meeting_date + start_at), tasks (due_date)
- Filter by date range, domain, type
- No new tables needed
Time Budgets
- Simple CRUD: domain_id + weekly_hours + effective_from
- Dashboard warning when domain time_entries exceed budget
Eisenhower Matrix
- Derived from task priority (1-4) + due_date
- Quadrants: Important+Urgent, Important+Not Urgent, Not Important+Urgent, Not Important+Not Urgent
- Priority 1-2 = Important, Priority 3-4 = Not Important
- Due <= 7 days or overdue = Urgent, Due > 7 days or no date = Not Urgent
- Rendered as 2x2 grid, clicking quadrant filters to task list
9. Production Deployment (Not Yet Done)
When ready to go to PROD:
- Apply R1 schema to lifeos_prod
- Run data migration on lifeos_prod
- Build and start lifeos-prod container on port 8002
- Nginx already has lifeos.invixiom.com block pointing to 8002
- SSL cert already covers lifeos.invixiom.com
- Set ENVIRONMENT=production in prod .env
- Set up daily backup cron job