# SESSION TRACKER -- 2026-02-13 (Session 001)

## META
- session_id: 001
- date: 2026-02-13
- timestamp_utc: 2026-02-13T18:46:00Z
- phase: Pre-Phase 0 (Planning & Documentation)
- status: ACTIVE -- all planning/documentation complete, awaiting founder action on email setup

## QUICK RESUME
**Read this file to pick up exactly where we left off.**
If starting a new session, tell the agent: "Read the latest file in docs/tracker/ and resume."

---

## WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED TODAY

### 1. Deep Research & Knowledge Base (16 docs)
Conducted extensive web research on all core technologies and built comprehensive knowledge base documents:

| Document | Topic | Status |
|----------|-------|--------|
| toolorchestra.md | NVIDIA ToolOrchestra / Nemotron-Orchestrator-8B | COMPLETE |
| exo.md | P2P distributed inference engine | COMPLETE |
| vllm.md | High-throughput LLM serving with PagedAttention | COMPLETE |
| litellm.md | Unified API proxy for multi-provider routing | COMPLETE |
| mcp-protocol.md | Model Context Protocol for tool integration | COMPLETE |
| opencode.md | OpenCode.ai architecture for self-evolution reference | COMPLETE |
| openrouter-ux.md | OpenRouter UX analysis and LLMHosts differentiators | COMPLETE |
| security-zero-trust.md | Zero-trust architecture (OpenZiti, WireGuard, IslandRun) | COMPLETE |
| caching-strategies.md | Multi-layer caching (semantic, prefix, distributed) | COMPLETE |
| self-evolution.md | Self-evolving AI platforms (AlphaEvolve, OpenEvolve) | COMPLETE |
| saas-business-model.md | SaaS pricing, consumer-first, viral growth, stickiness | COMPLETE |
| hive-intelligence.md | Collective routing knowledge, network effects | COMPLETE |
| hive-mode.md | Team compute sharing, privacy controls | COMPLETE |
| email-operations.md | Email infrastructure (Zoho Mail Free), DNS, auto-reply | COMPLETE |
| nat-traversal.md | NAT/firewall traversal via OpenZiti | COMPLETE |
| market-reaction-reference.md | Claude Code viral moment, LLMHosts positioning | COMPLETE |
| zoho-mail-free-guide.md | Reusable Zoho Mail Free setup guide (any domain) | COMPLETE |

### 2. Architecture Decision Records (7 ADRs)
All ADRs written with status PROPOSED. Need formal ACCEPT in Phase 0.

| ADR | Decision | Status |
|-----|----------|--------|
| ADR-001 | Orchestrator: Nemotron-Orchestrator-8B (phased: rules → RL) | PROPOSED |
| ADR-002 | Inference: vLLM + exo + Ollama (three-engine strategy) | PROPOSED |
| ADR-003 | API Proxy: LiteLLM + custom ConductorRoutingStrategy | PROPOSED |
| ADR-004 | Security: OpenZiti + IslandRun privacy routing | PROPOSED |
| ADR-005 | Frontend: Next.js + TailwindCSS + shadcn/ui | PROPOSED |
| ADR-006 | Tool Protocol: Model Context Protocol (MCP) | PROPOSED |
| ADR-007 | Containers: Docker Compose + K3s | PROPOSED |

### 3. Product Backlog (10 epics, 120+ items)
Full Agile/Kanban backlog organized by epics with priorities and phase assignments.

| Epic | Items | Priority |
|------|-------|----------|
| Conductor Brain | 15 | P0 |
| Compute Fabric | 16 | P0 |
| Frontend / UX | 19 | P0 |
| Security | 11 | P0 |
| Caching Layer | 8 | P1 |
| Self-Evolution Engine | 10 | P1 |
| Onboarding / Installer | 10 | P0 |
| Observability / Metrics | 8 | P1 |
| Hive Mode | 9 | P1 |
| Email & Operations | 7 | P1 |

### 4. 3-Layer Synchronized Roadmap
| Layer | File | Content |
|-------|------|---------|
| Executive | docs/roadmap/executive.md | 6 phases, milestones, decision gates, success criteria |
| Detailed | docs/roadmap/detailed.md | Week-by-week tasks, dependencies, critical path, risk register |
| Full PM | docs/roadmap/full-pm.md | 30+ user stories, acceptance criteria, DoD, sprint guidance |
| Sync Index | docs/roadmap/README.md | Cross-references, cascade rules, change log |

### 5. Persistent AI Memory / Rules (5 rules + AGENTS.md)
| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| .cursor/rules/project-context.mdc | Master vision, architecture, constraints |
| .cursor/rules/coding-standards.mdc | Docker-only, Python/FastAPI, Next.js conventions |
| .cursor/rules/architecture-decisions.mdc | Summarized ADRs with links |
| .cursor/rules/knowledge-sync.mdc | Cross-reference sync matrix, staleness prevention |
| .cursor/rules/evolution-mindset.mdc | Push toward AGI, billion-dollar quality thinking |
| AGENTS.md | Agent instructions, key file locations, tech stack |

### 6. Email Infrastructure Setup
- Evaluated Google Workspace, GoDaddy Email, Zoho Mail Free
- Selected: **Zoho Mail Free** ($0/month, 5 users, IMAP, custom domain)
- Created: step-by-step setup guide (docs/guides/email-setup-steps.md)
- Created: platform integration guide (docs/guides/email-platform-integration.md)
- Created: reusable Zoho guide for any domain (docs/knowledge-base/zoho-mail-free-guide.md)
- Generated: 3 strong passwords stored in docs/secure/email-credentials.md
- Created: .gitignore excluding docs/secure/, .env, credentials

### 7. Security Foundation
- .gitignore created with comprehensive exclusions
- docs/secure/ folder created (gitignored) for credentials
- Backlog item SEC-011 added for GitHub repo setup with secret protection

### 8. Feasibility Report Framework
- Created docs/feasibility-report/ with date/time-oriented reports
- First report (001): 8.5/10 overall feasibility score
- Full requirements trace: 54/54 captured, 0 gaps in requirements
- 6 gaps found in supporting areas (GPL license, hardware matrix, DR/backup, legal, monitoring, CI/CD)
- All 6 gaps immediately added to backlog (CF-017, CF-018, SEC-012, SEC-013, SEC-014, OBS-009)
- Process etched into: project-context.mdc, knowledge-sync.mdc, AGENTS.md

---

## CURRENT ROADMAP POSITION

```
[YOU ARE HERE]
     ↓
PRE-PHASE 0: Planning & Documentation ◄── COMPLETE (today)
     ↓
PHASE 0: Foundation (Weeks 1-4) ◄── NEXT
  - Accept all ADRs
  - Docker Compose stack
  - OpenZiti controller
  - E2E inference pipeline
     ↓
PHASE 1: MVP (Weeks 5-12)
PHASE 2: Intelligence (Weeks 13-20)
PHASE 3: Growth (Weeks 21-28)
PHASE 4: Scale (Weeks 29-40)
PHASE 5: Autonomy (Weeks 41+)
```

---

## WHAT IS NEEDED NEXT

### Immediate (Brendon Action Required)
1. **Set up Zoho Mail** -- Follow docs/guides/email-setup-steps.md (15-20 min)
   - Sign up at https://www.zoho.com/mail/zohomail-pricing.html
   - Add llmhosts.com domain, verify via GoDaddy one-click
   - Configure MX, SPF, DKIM (one-click), DMARC (manual)
   - Create 3 accounts: brendon@, support@, no-reply@
   - Report back: all working? SPF/DKIM/DMARC passing?

### Next Engineering Work (Phase 0 Start)
2. **Review and ACCEPT all 7 ADRs** -- Brendon reviews, we finalize
3. **Initialize Git repo** -- Push to GitHub private repo (SEC-011)
4. **Create Docker Compose stack** -- Conductor API, LiteLLM, Redis, PostgreSQL, frontend shell
5. **Deploy OpenZiti** -- Controller + router in Docker, test NAT traversal
6. **Build Conductor API skeleton** -- FastAPI, /v1/chat/completions endpoint
7. **Node agent prototype** -- Docker container with hardware discovery

### Decision Points Pending
- Pricing specifics for 2-tier model (amounts TBD)
- Which GPU hardware to test with first
- When to start beta user recruitment

---

## COMPLETE FILE INVENTORY

### Root
```
/home/dev/projects/LLMHosts.com/
├── .cursor/rules/
│   ├── project-context.mdc
│   ├── coding-standards.mdc
│   ├── architecture-decisions.mdc
│   ├── knowledge-sync.mdc
│   └── evolution-mindset.mdc
├── .gitignore
├── AGENTS.md
├── LLMHosts.com.code-workspace
└── docs/
    ├── architecture/          (8 files: 7 ADRs + index)
    ├── backlog/               (11 files: README + 10 epics)
    ├── frameworks/            (empty -- for future framework evaluations)
    ├── guides/                (2 files: email setup + platform integration)
    ├── knowledge-base/        (17 files: technology deep-dives + requirements)
    ├── research/              (empty -- for future research artifacts)
    ├── roadmap/               (4 files: 3 layers + sync index)
    ├── secure/                (2 files: README + email credentials) [GITIGNORED]
    └── tracker/               (this file)
```

### Document Count
- Knowledge base: 17 documents
- Architecture: 8 documents (7 ADRs + index)
- Backlog: 11 documents (README + 10 epics, 130+ items)
- Roadmap: 4 documents (3 layers + sync)
- Guides: 2 documents
- Feasibility reports: 1 document
- Secure: 2 documents (gitignored)
- Tracker: 1 document
- Rules: 5 .mdc files
- Root: AGENTS.md, .gitignore
- **Total: 53 files**

---

## KEY DECISIONS MADE TODAY
1. Platform: SaaS, consumer-first, 2-tier pricing
2. Email: Zoho Mail Free ($0/mo) over Google Workspace ($7/mo) and GoDaddy ($2→$8/mo)
3. Security: OpenZiti for NAT traversal and zero-trust overlay
4. Orchestrator: Nemotron-Orchestrator-8B, phased (rules first, RL later)
5. Inference: Three-engine strategy (vLLM + exo + Ollama)
6. Frontend: Next.js + TailwindCSS + shadcn/ui
7. All in Docker, always

## OPEN QUESTIONS
1. Exact pricing amounts for Free and Pro tiers
2. Hardware inventory for initial development/testing
3. Beta user recruitment strategy and timeline
4. Whether to use Resend (free tier) for transactional email from Day 1 or start with Zoho SMTP

---

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