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+# NastyNAS Service Directory
+
+Welcome to NastyNAS! This directory tracks all configured and operational services on the Unraid server.
+
+## 🟢 Active Services
+
+### System & Monitoring
+
+#### **Pushover-On-Start** ✅
+- **Function:** Boot notification service
+- **Access:** No Web UI - Notification service only
+- **Status:** Operational - Sends alerts to phone on Unraid startup
+- **Notes:** Works as intended, could use a config dashboard in future
+
+---
+
+### Web Archiving & Tools
+
+#### **ArchiveBox** ✅
+- **Function:** Full-featured web archiving solution
+- **Access:** [http://192.168.0.5:8092](http://192.168.0.5:8092)
+- **Status:** Operational - Manual backup functional
+- **Notes:** Consider adding automatic backup integration
+
+#### **Change Detection** ✅
+- **Function:** Monitor websites for changes
+- **Access:** [http://192.168.0.5:8094](http://192.168.0.5:8094)
+- **Status:** Operational - Manual backup functional
+- **Notes:** Works well, may integrate with Kopia for automated backups
+
+#### **13ft Ladder** ✅
+- **Function:** Paywall bypass proxy service
+- **Access:** [http://192.168.0.5:8093](http://192.168.0.5:8093)
+- **Status:** Operational - No configuration needed
+- **Future Plans:** 
+  - Configure port forwarding/subdomain access
+  - Add API for Spike news alternative integration
+  - Browser extension setup
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Configuration In Progress
+
+*Services currently being configured will appear here as issues are closed*
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Future Improvements & Notes
+
+### Backup Considerations
+- **ArchiveBox & Change Detection:** Currently have manual backup functionality. Evaluate whether Kopia integration is sufficient or if dedicated automatic backup is needed.
+
+### Network & Access
+- **13ft Ladder:** Plan to expose via subdomain for easier access, integrate with news aggregation tools
+
+### System Enhancements
+- **Pushover:** Could benefit from a simple configuration dashboard for managing notification settings
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Server Statistics
+
+- **Total Containers:** 80+
+- **Configured:** 4
+- **In Progress:** 76+
+- **Server Uptime:** Check [Uptime Kuma](http://192.168.0.5:3001) (when configured)
+
+---
+
+## 🔗 Quick Links
+
+### Management
+- [Gitea Issues](http://192.168.0.5:3022/tonym/NastyNAS/issues) - Configuration tracking
+- [Unraid WebUI](http://192.168.0.5) - Server management
+- [Portainer](http://192.168.0.5:9000) - Docker management (when configured)
+
+### Coming Soon
+- Dashboard (Homepage/Homarr)
+- Plex Media Server
+- Download Management Suite
+- Home Automation
+
+---
+
+*Last Updated: September 14, 2025*
+*This document automatically updates as services are configured and brought online*
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