Add Docker Compose deployment guide

Create comprehensive documentation for deploying stacks using Docker
Compose, which is the default and recommended deployment mode.

The guide covers:
- Complete deployment workflows (deployment directory and quick deploy)
- Real-world examples (test stack and fixturenet-eth)
- Configuration options (ports, volumes, environment variables)
- Common operations and troubleshooting
- CLI commands reference

Mentions that Kubernetes deployment options exist but are out of scope
for this guide (covered in separate K8s documentation).

Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

AI-FRIENDLY-PLAN.md

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+# Plan: Make Stack-Orchestrator AI-Friendly
+
+## Goal
+
+Make the stack-orchestrator repository easier for AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) to understand and use for generating stacks, including adding a `create-stack` command.
+
+---
+
+## Part 1: Documentation & Context Files
+
+### 1.1 Add CLAUDE.md
+
+Create a root-level context file for AI assistants.
+
+**File:** `CLAUDE.md`
+
+Contents:
+- Project overview (what stack-orchestrator does)
+- Stack creation workflow (step-by-step)
+- File naming conventions
+- Required vs optional fields in stack.yml
+- Common patterns and anti-patterns
+- Links to example stacks (simple, medium, complex)
+
+### 1.2 Add JSON Schema for stack.yml
+
+Create formal validation schema.
+
+**File:** `schemas/stack-schema.json`
+
+Benefits:
+- AI tools can validate generated stacks
+- IDEs provide autocomplete
+- CI can catch errors early
+
+### 1.3 Add Template Stack with Comments
+
+Create an annotated template for reference.
+
+**File:** `stack_orchestrator/data/stacks/_template/stack.yml`
+
+```yaml
+# Stack definition template - copy this directory to create a new stack
+version: "1.2"  # Required: 1.0, 1.1, or 1.2
+name: my-stack  # Required: lowercase, hyphens only
+description: "Human-readable description"  # Optional
+repos:          # Git repositories to clone
+  - github.com/org/repo
+containers:     # Container images to build (must have matching container-build/)
+  - cerc/my-container
+pods:           # Deployment units (must have matching docker-compose-{pod}.yml)
+  - my-pod
+```
+
+### 1.4 Document Validation Rules
+
+Create explicit documentation of constraints currently scattered in code.
+
+**File:** `docs/stack-format.md`
+
+Contents:
+- Container names must start with `cerc/`
+- Pod names must match compose file: `docker-compose-{pod}.yml`
+- Repository format: `host/org/repo[@ref]`
+- Stack directory name should match `name` field
+- Version field options and differences
+
+---
+
+## Part 2: Add `create-stack` Command
+
+### 2.1 Command Overview
+
+```bash
+laconic-so create-stack --repo github.com/org/my-app [--name my-app] [--type webapp]
+```
+
+**Behavior:**
+1. Parse repo URL to extract app name (if --name not provided)
+2. Create `stacks/{name}/stack.yml`
+3. Create `container-build/cerc-{name}/Dockerfile` and `build.sh`
+4. Create `compose/docker-compose-{name}.yml`
+5. Update list files (repository-list.txt, container-image-list.txt, pod-list.txt)
+
+### 2.2 Files to Create
+
+| File | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `stack_orchestrator/create/__init__.py` | Package init |
+| `stack_orchestrator/create/create_stack.py` | Command implementation |
+
+### 2.3 Files to Modify
+
+| File | Change |
+|------|--------|
+| `stack_orchestrator/main.py` | Add import and `cli.add_command()` |
+
+### 2.4 Command Options
+
+| Option | Required | Description |
+|--------|----------|-------------|
+| `--repo` | Yes | Git repository URL (e.g., github.com/org/repo) |
+| `--name` | No | Stack name (defaults to repo name) |
+| `--type` | No | Template type: webapp, service, empty (default: webapp) |
+| `--force` | No | Overwrite existing files |
+
+### 2.5 Template Types
+
+| Type | Base Image | Port | Use Case |
+|------|------------|------|----------|
+| webapp | node:20-bullseye-slim | 3000 | React/Vue/Next.js apps |
+| service | python:3.11-slim | 8080 | Python backend services |
+| empty | none | none | Custom from scratch |
+
+---
+
+## Part 3: Implementation Summary
+
+### New Files (6)
+
+1. `CLAUDE.md` - AI assistant context
+2. `schemas/stack-schema.json` - Validation schema
+3. `stack_orchestrator/data/stacks/_template/stack.yml` - Annotated template
+4. `docs/stack-format.md` - Stack format documentation
+5. `stack_orchestrator/create/__init__.py` - Package init
+6. `stack_orchestrator/create/create_stack.py` - Command implementation
+
+### Modified Files (1)
+
+1. `stack_orchestrator/main.py` - Register create-stack command
+
+---
+
+## Verification
+
+```bash
+# 1. Command appears in help
+laconic-so --help | grep create-stack
+
+# 2. Dry run works
+laconic-so --dry-run create-stack --repo github.com/org/test-app
+
+# 3. Creates all expected files
+laconic-so create-stack --repo github.com/org/test-app
+ls stack_orchestrator/data/stacks/test-app/
+ls stack_orchestrator/data/container-build/cerc-test-app/
+ls stack_orchestrator/data/compose/docker-compose-test-app.yml
+
+# 4. Build works with generated stack
+laconic-so --stack test-app build-containers
+```

STACK-CREATION-GUIDE.md

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+# Implementing `laconic-so create-stack` Command
+
+A plan for adding a new CLI command to scaffold stack files automatically.
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+Add a `create-stack` command that generates all required files for a new stack:
+
+```bash
+laconic-so create-stack --name my-stack --type webapp
+```
+
+**Output:**
+```
+stack_orchestrator/data/
+├── stacks/my-stack/stack.yml
+├── container-build/cerc-my-stack/
+│   ├── Dockerfile
+│   └── build.sh
+└── compose/docker-compose-my-stack.yml
+
+Updated: repository-list.txt, container-image-list.txt, pod-list.txt
+```
+
+---
+
+## CLI Architecture Summary
+
+### Command Registration Pattern
+
+Commands are Click functions registered in `main.py`:
+
+```python
+# main.py (line ~70)
+from stack_orchestrator.create import create_stack
+cli.add_command(create_stack.command, "create-stack")
+```
+
+### Global Options Access
+
+```python
+from stack_orchestrator.opts import opts
+
+if not opts.o.quiet:
+    print("message")
+if opts.o.dry_run:
+    print("(would create files)")
+```
+
+### Key Utilities
+
+| Function | Location | Purpose |
+|----------|----------|---------|
+| `get_yaml()` | `util.py` | YAML parser (ruamel.yaml) |
+| `get_stack_path(stack)` | `util.py` | Resolve stack directory path |
+| `error_exit(msg)` | `util.py` | Print error and exit(1) |
+
+---
+
+## Files to Create
+
+### 1. Command Module
+
+**`stack_orchestrator/create/__init__.py`**
+```python
+# Empty file to make this a package
+```
+
+**`stack_orchestrator/create/create_stack.py`**
+```python
+import click
+import os
+from pathlib import Path
+from shutil import copy
+from stack_orchestrator.opts import opts
+from stack_orchestrator.util import error_exit, get_yaml
+
+# Template types
+STACK_TEMPLATES = {
+    "webapp": {
+        "description": "Web application with Node.js",
+        "base_image": "node:20-bullseye-slim",
+        "port": 3000,
+    },
+    "service": {
+        "description": "Backend service",
+        "base_image": "python:3.11-slim",
+        "port": 8080,
+    },
+    "empty": {
+        "description": "Minimal stack with no defaults",
+        "base_image": None,
+        "port": None,
+    },
+}
+
+
+def get_data_dir() -> Path:
+    """Get path to stack_orchestrator/data directory"""
+    return Path(__file__).absolute().parent.parent.joinpath("data")
+
+
+def validate_stack_name(name: str) -> None:
+    """Validate stack name follows conventions"""
+    import re
+    if not re.match(r'^[a-z0-9][a-z0-9-]*[a-z0-9]$', name) and len(name) > 2:
+        error_exit(f"Invalid stack name '{name}'. Use lowercase alphanumeric with hyphens.")
+    if name.startswith("cerc-"):
+        error_exit("Stack name should not start with 'cerc-' (container names will add this prefix)")
+
+
+def create_stack_yml(stack_dir: Path, name: str, template: dict, repo_url: str) -> None:
+    """Create stack.yml file"""
+    config = {
+        "version": "1.2",
+        "name": name,
+        "description": template.get("description", f"Stack: {name}"),
+        "repos": [repo_url] if repo_url else [],
+        "containers": [f"cerc/{name}"],
+        "pods": [name],
+    }
+
+    stack_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    with open(stack_dir / "stack.yml", "w") as f:
+        get_yaml().dump(config, f)
+
+
+def create_dockerfile(container_dir: Path, name: str, template: dict) -> None:
+    """Create Dockerfile"""
+    base_image = template.get("base_image", "node:20-bullseye-slim")
+    port = template.get("port", 3000)
+
+    dockerfile_content = f'''# Build stage
+FROM {base_image} AS builder
+
+WORKDIR /app
+COPY package*.json ./
+RUN npm ci
+COPY . .
+RUN npm run build
+
+# Production stage
+FROM {base_image}
+
+WORKDIR /app
+COPY package*.json ./
+RUN npm ci --only=production
+COPY --from=builder /app/dist ./dist
+
+EXPOSE {port}
+CMD ["npm", "run", "start"]
+'''
+
+    container_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    with open(container_dir / "Dockerfile", "w") as f:
+        f.write(dockerfile_content)
+
+
+def create_build_script(container_dir: Path, name: str) -> None:
+    """Create build.sh script"""
+    build_script = f'''#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# Build cerc/{name}
+
+source ${{CERC_CONTAINER_BASE_DIR}}/build-base.sh
+
+SCRIPT_DIR=$( cd -- "$( dirname -- "${{BASH_SOURCE[0]}}" )" &> /dev/null && pwd )
+
+docker build -t cerc/{name}:local \\
+    -f ${{SCRIPT_DIR}}/Dockerfile \\
+    ${{build_command_args}} \\
+    ${{CERC_REPO_BASE_DIR}}/{name}
+'''
+
+    build_path = container_dir / "build.sh"
+    with open(build_path, "w") as f:
+        f.write(build_script)
+
+    # Make executable
+    os.chmod(build_path, 0o755)
+
+
+def create_compose_file(compose_dir: Path, name: str, template: dict) -> None:
+    """Create docker-compose file"""
+    port = template.get("port", 3000)
+
+    compose_content = {
+        "version": "3.8",
+        "services": {
+            name: {
+                "image": f"cerc/{name}:local",
+                "restart": "unless-stopped",
+                "ports": [f"${{HOST_PORT:-{port}}}:{port}"],
+                "environment": {
+                    "NODE_ENV": "${NODE_ENV:-production}",
+                },
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    with open(compose_dir / f"docker-compose-{name}.yml", "w") as f:
+        get_yaml().dump(compose_content, f)
+
+
+def update_list_file(data_dir: Path, filename: str, entry: str) -> None:
+    """Add entry to a list file if not already present"""
+    list_path = data_dir / filename
+
+    # Read existing entries
+    existing = set()
+    if list_path.exists():
+        with open(list_path, "r") as f:
+            existing = set(line.strip() for line in f if line.strip())
+
+    # Add new entry
+    if entry not in existing:
+        with open(list_path, "a") as f:
+            f.write(f"{entry}\n")
+
+
+@click.command()
+@click.option("--name", required=True, help="Name of the new stack (lowercase, hyphens)")
+@click.option("--type", "stack_type", default="webapp",
+              type=click.Choice(list(STACK_TEMPLATES.keys())),
+              help="Stack template type")
+@click.option("--repo", help="Git repository URL (e.g., github.com/org/repo)")
+@click.option("--force", is_flag=True, help="Overwrite existing files")
+@click.pass_context
+def command(ctx, name: str, stack_type: str, repo: str, force: bool):
+    """Create a new stack with all required files.
+
+    Examples:
+
+        laconic-so create-stack --name my-app --type webapp
+
+        laconic-so create-stack --name my-service --type service --repo github.com/org/repo
+    """
+    # Validate
+    validate_stack_name(name)
+
+    template = STACK_TEMPLATES[stack_type]
+    data_dir = get_data_dir()
+
+    # Define paths
+    stack_dir = data_dir / "stacks" / name
+    container_dir = data_dir / "container-build" / f"cerc-{name}"
+    compose_dir = data_dir / "compose"
+
+    # Check for existing files
+    if not force:
+        if stack_dir.exists():
+            error_exit(f"Stack already exists: {stack_dir}\nUse --force to overwrite")
+        if container_dir.exists():
+            error_exit(f"Container build dir exists: {container_dir}\nUse --force to overwrite")
+
+    # Dry run check
+    if opts.o.dry_run:
+        print(f"Would create stack '{name}' with template '{stack_type}':")
+        print(f"  - {stack_dir}/stack.yml")
+        print(f"  - {container_dir}/Dockerfile")
+        print(f"  - {container_dir}/build.sh")
+        print(f"  - {compose_dir}/docker-compose-{name}.yml")
+        print(f"  - Update repository-list.txt")
+        print(f"  - Update container-image-list.txt")
+        print(f"  - Update pod-list.txt")
+        return
+
+    # Create files
+    if not opts.o.quiet:
+        print(f"Creating stack '{name}' with template '{stack_type}'...")
+
+    create_stack_yml(stack_dir, name, template, repo)
+    if opts.o.verbose:
+        print(f"  Created {stack_dir}/stack.yml")
+
+    create_dockerfile(container_dir, name, template)
+    if opts.o.verbose:
+        print(f"  Created {container_dir}/Dockerfile")
+
+    create_build_script(container_dir, name)
+    if opts.o.verbose:
+        print(f"  Created {container_dir}/build.sh")
+
+    create_compose_file(compose_dir, name, template)
+    if opts.o.verbose:
+        print(f"  Created {compose_dir}/docker-compose-{name}.yml")
+
+    # Update list files
+    if repo:
+        update_list_file(data_dir, "repository-list.txt", repo)
+        if opts.o.verbose:
+            print(f"  Added {repo} to repository-list.txt")
+
+    update_list_file(data_dir, "container-image-list.txt", f"cerc/{name}")
+    if opts.o.verbose:
+        print(f"  Added cerc/{name} to container-image-list.txt")
+
+    update_list_file(data_dir, "pod-list.txt", name)
+    if opts.o.verbose:
+        print(f"  Added {name} to pod-list.txt")
+
+    # Summary
+    if not opts.o.quiet:
+        print(f"\nStack '{name}' created successfully!")
+        print(f"\nNext steps:")
+        print(f"  1. Edit {stack_dir}/stack.yml")
+        print(f"  2. Customize {container_dir}/Dockerfile")
+        print(f"  3. Run: laconic-so --stack {name} build-containers")
+        print(f"  4. Run: laconic-so --stack {name} deploy-system up")
+```
+
+### 2. Register Command in main.py
+
+**Edit `stack_orchestrator/main.py`**
+
+Add import:
+```python
+from stack_orchestrator.create import create_stack
+```
+
+Add command registration (after line ~78):
+```python
+cli.add_command(create_stack.command, "create-stack")
+```
+
+---
+
+## Implementation Steps
+
+### Step 1: Create module structure
+```bash
+mkdir -p stack_orchestrator/create
+touch stack_orchestrator/create/__init__.py
+```
+
+### Step 2: Create the command file
+Create `stack_orchestrator/create/create_stack.py` with the code above.
+
+### Step 3: Register in main.py
+Add the import and `cli.add_command()` line.
+
+### Step 4: Test the command
+```bash
+# Show help
+laconic-so create-stack --help
+
+# Dry run
+laconic-so --dry-run create-stack --name test-app --type webapp
+
+# Create a stack
+laconic-so create-stack --name test-app --type webapp --repo github.com/org/test-app
+
+# Verify
+ls -la stack_orchestrator/data/stacks/test-app/
+cat stack_orchestrator/data/stacks/test-app/stack.yml
+```
+
+---
+
+## Template Types
+
+| Type | Base Image | Port | Use Case |
+|------|------------|------|----------|
+| `webapp` | node:20-bullseye-slim | 3000 | React/Vue/Next.js apps |
+| `service` | python:3.11-slim | 8080 | Python backend services |
+| `empty` | none | none | Custom from scratch |
+
+---
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+1. **Interactive mode** - Prompt for values if not provided
+2. **More templates** - Go, Rust, database stacks
+3. **Template from existing** - `--from-stack existing-stack`
+4. **External stack support** - Create in custom directory
+5. **Validation command** - `laconic-so validate-stack --name my-stack`
+
+---
+
+## Files Modified
+
+| File | Change |
+|------|--------|
+| `stack_orchestrator/create/__init__.py` | New (empty) |
+| `stack_orchestrator/create/create_stack.py` | New (command implementation) |
+| `stack_orchestrator/main.py` | Add import and `cli.add_command()` |
+
+---
+
+## Verification
+
+```bash
+# 1. Command appears in help
+laconic-so --help | grep create-stack
+
+# 2. Dry run works
+laconic-so --dry-run create-stack --name verify-test --type webapp
+
+# 3. Full creation works
+laconic-so create-stack --name verify-test --type webapp
+ls stack_orchestrator/data/stacks/verify-test/
+ls stack_orchestrator/data/container-build/cerc-verify-test/
+ls stack_orchestrator/data/compose/docker-compose-verify-test.yml
+
+# 4. Build works
+laconic-so --stack verify-test build-containers
+
+# 5. Cleanup
+rm -rf stack_orchestrator/data/stacks/verify-test
+rm -rf stack_orchestrator/data/container-build/cerc-verify-test
+rm stack_orchestrator/data/compose/docker-compose-verify-test.yml
+```

docs/docker-compose-deployment.md

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+# Docker Compose Deployment Guide
+
+## Introduction
+
+### What is a Deployer?
+
+In stack-orchestrator, a **deployer** provides a uniform interface for orchestrating containerized applications. This guide focuses on Docker Compose deployments, which is the default and recommended deployment mode.
+
+While stack-orchestrator also supports Kubernetes (`k8s`) and Kind (`k8s-kind`) deployments, those are out of scope for this guide. See the [Kubernetes Enhancements](./k8s-deployment-enhancements.md) documentation for advanced deployment options.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+To deploy stacks using Docker Compose, you need:
+
+- Docker Engine (20.10+)
+- Docker Compose plugin (v2.0+)
+- Python 3.8+
+- stack-orchestrator installed (`laconic-so`)
+
+**That's it!** No additional infrastructure is required. If you have Docker installed, you're ready to deploy.
+
+## Deployment Workflow
+
+The typical deployment workflow consists of four main steps:
+
+1. **Setup repositories and build containers** (first time only)
+2. **Initialize deployment specification**
+3. **Create deployment directory**
+4. **Start and manage services**
+
+## Quick Start Example
+
+Here's a complete example using the built-in `test` stack:
+
+```bash
+# Step 1: Setup (first time only)
+laconic-so --stack test setup-repositories
+laconic-so --stack test build-containers
+
+# Step 2: Initialize deployment spec
+laconic-so --stack test deploy init --output test-spec.yml
+
+# Step 3: Create deployment directory
+laconic-so --stack test deploy create \
+  --spec-file test-spec.yml \
+  --deployment-dir test-deployment
+
+# Step 4: Start services
+laconic-so deployment --dir test-deployment start
+
+# View running services
+laconic-so deployment --dir test-deployment ps
+
+# View logs
+laconic-so deployment --dir test-deployment logs
+
+# Stop services (preserves data)
+laconic-so deployment --dir test-deployment stop
+```
+
+## Deployment Workflows
+
+Stack-orchestrator supports two deployment workflows:
+
+### 1. Deployment Directory Workflow (Recommended)
+
+This workflow creates a persistent deployment directory that contains all configuration and data.
+
+**When to use:**
+- Production deployments
+- When you need to preserve configuration
+- When you want to manage multiple deployments
+- When you need persistent volume data
+
+**Example:**
+
+```bash
+# Initialize deployment spec
+laconic-so --stack fixturenet-eth deploy init --output eth-spec.yml
+
+# Optionally edit eth-spec.yml to customize configuration
+
+# Create deployment directory
+laconic-so --stack fixturenet-eth deploy create \
+  --spec-file eth-spec.yml \
+  --deployment-dir my-eth-deployment
+
+# Start the deployment
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-eth-deployment start
+
+# Manage the deployment
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-eth-deployment ps
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-eth-deployment logs
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-eth-deployment stop
+```
+
+### 2. Quick Deploy Workflow
+
+This workflow deploys directly without creating a persistent deployment directory.
+
+**When to use:**
+- Quick testing
+- Temporary deployments
+- Simple stacks that don't require customization
+
+**Example:**
+
+```bash
+# Start the stack directly
+laconic-so --stack test deploy up
+
+# Check service status
+laconic-so --stack test deploy port test 80
+
+# View logs
+laconic-so --stack test deploy logs
+
+# Stop (preserves volumes)
+laconic-so --stack test deploy down
+
+# Stop and remove volumes
+laconic-so --stack test deploy down --delete-volumes
+```
+
+## Real-World Example: Ethereum Fixturenet
+
+Deploy a local Ethereum testnet with Geth and Lighthouse:
+
+```bash
+# Setup (first time only)
+laconic-so --stack fixturenet-eth setup-repositories
+laconic-so --stack fixturenet-eth build-containers
+
+# Initialize with default configuration
+laconic-so --stack fixturenet-eth deploy init --output eth-spec.yml
+
+# Create deployment
+laconic-so --stack fixturenet-eth deploy create \
+  --spec-file eth-spec.yml \
+  --deployment-dir fixturenet-eth-deployment
+
+# Start the network
+laconic-so deployment --dir fixturenet-eth-deployment start
+
+# Check status
+laconic-so deployment --dir fixturenet-eth-deployment ps
+
+# Access logs from specific service
+laconic-so deployment --dir fixturenet-eth-deployment logs fixturenet-eth-geth-1
+
+# Stop the network (preserves blockchain data)
+laconic-so deployment --dir fixturenet-eth-deployment stop
+
+# Start again - blockchain data is preserved
+laconic-so deployment --dir fixturenet-eth-deployment start
+
+# Clean up everything including data
+laconic-so deployment --dir fixturenet-eth-deployment stop --delete-volumes
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Passing Configuration Parameters
+
+Configuration can be passed in three ways:
+
+**1. At init time via `--config` flag:**
+
+```bash
+laconic-so --stack test deploy init --output spec.yml \
+  --config PARAM1=value1,PARAM2=value2
+```
+
+**2. Edit the spec file after init:**
+
+```bash
+# Initialize
+laconic-so --stack test deploy init --output spec.yml
+
+# Edit spec.yml
+vim spec.yml
+```
+
+Example spec.yml:
+```yaml
+stack: test
+config:
+  PARAM1: value1
+  PARAM2: value2
+```
+
+**3. Docker Compose defaults:**
+
+Environment variables defined in the stack's `docker-compose-*.yml` files are used as defaults. Configuration from the spec file overrides these defaults.
+
+### Port Mapping
+
+By default, services are accessible on randomly assigned host ports. To find the mapped port:
+
+```bash
+# Find the host port for container port 80 on service 'webapp'
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment port webapp 80
+
+# Output example: 0.0.0.0:32768
+```
+
+To configure fixed ports, edit the spec file before creating the deployment:
+
+```yaml
+network:
+  ports:
+    webapp:
+      - '8080:80'  # Maps host port 8080 to container port 80
+    api:
+      - '3000:3000'
+```
+
+Then create the deployment:
+
+```bash
+laconic-so --stack my-stack deploy create \
+  --spec-file spec.yml \
+  --deployment-dir my-deployment
+```
+
+### Volume Persistence
+
+Volumes are preserved between stop/start cycles by default:
+
+```bash
+# Stop but keep data
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment stop
+
+# Start again - data is still there
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment start
+```
+
+To completely remove all data:
+
+```bash
+# Stop and delete all volumes
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment stop --delete-volumes
+```
+
+Volume data is stored in `<deployment-dir>/data/`.
+
+## Common Operations
+
+### Viewing Logs
+
+```bash
+# All services, continuous follow
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment logs --follow
+
+# Last 100 lines from all services
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment logs --tail 100
+
+# Specific service only
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment logs webapp
+
+# Combine options
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment logs --tail 50 --follow webapp
+```
+
+### Executing Commands in Containers
+
+```bash
+# Execute a command in a running service
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment exec webapp ls -la
+
+# Interactive shell
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment exec webapp /bin/bash
+
+# Run command with specific environment variables
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment exec webapp env VAR=value command
+```
+
+### Checking Service Status
+
+```bash
+# List all running services
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment ps
+
+# Check using Docker directly
+docker ps
+```
+
+### Updating a Running Deployment
+
+If you need to change configuration after deployment:
+
+```bash
+# 1. Edit the spec file
+vim my-deployment/spec.yml
+
+# 2. Regenerate configuration
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment update
+
+# 3. Restart services to apply changes
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment stop
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment start
+```
+
+## Multi-Service Deployments
+
+Many stacks deploy multiple services that work together:
+
+```bash
+# Deploy a stack with multiple services
+laconic-so --stack laconicd-with-console deploy init --output spec.yml
+laconic-so --stack laconicd-with-console deploy create \
+  --spec-file spec.yml \
+  --deployment-dir laconicd-deployment
+
+laconic-so deployment --dir laconicd-deployment start
+
+# View all services
+laconic-so deployment --dir laconicd-deployment ps
+
+# View logs from specific services
+laconic-so deployment --dir laconicd-deployment logs laconicd
+laconic-so deployment --dir laconicd-deployment logs console
+```
+
+## ConfigMaps
+
+ConfigMaps allow you to mount configuration files into containers:
+
+```bash
+# 1. Create the config directory in your deployment
+mkdir -p my-deployment/data/my-config
+echo "database_url=postgres://localhost" > my-deployment/data/my-config/app.conf
+
+# 2. Reference in spec file
+vim my-deployment/spec.yml
+```
+
+Add to spec.yml:
+```yaml
+configmaps:
+  my-config: ./data/my-config
+```
+
+```bash
+# 3. Restart to apply
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment stop
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment start
+```
+
+The files will be mounted in the container at `/config/` (or as specified by the stack).
+
+## Deployment Directory Structure
+
+A typical deployment directory contains:
+
+```
+my-deployment/
+├── compose/
+│   └── docker-compose-*.yml    # Generated compose files
+├── config.env                   # Environment variables
+├── deployment.yml              # Deployment metadata
+├── spec.yml                    # Deployment specification
+└── data/                       # Volume mounts and configs
+    ├── service-data/           # Persistent service data
+    └── config-maps/            # ConfigMap files
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+**Problem: "Cannot connect to Docker daemon"**
+
+```bash
+# Ensure Docker is running
+docker ps
+
+# Start Docker if needed (macOS)
+open -a Docker
+
+# Start Docker (Linux)
+sudo systemctl start docker
+```
+
+**Problem: "Port already in use"**
+
+```bash
+# Either stop the conflicting service or use different ports
+# Edit spec.yml before creating deployment:
+
+network:
+  ports:
+    webapp:
+      - '8081:80'  # Use 8081 instead of 8080
+```
+
+**Problem: "Image not found"**
+
+```bash
+# Build containers first
+laconic-so --stack your-stack build-containers
+```
+
+**Problem: Volumes not persisting**
+
+```bash
+# Check if you used --delete-volumes when stopping
+# Volume data is in: <deployment-dir>/data/
+
+# Don't use --delete-volumes if you want to keep data:
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment stop
+
+# Only use --delete-volumes when you want to reset completely:
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment stop --delete-volumes
+```
+
+**Problem: Services not starting**
+
+```bash
+# Check logs for errors
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment logs
+
+# Check Docker container status
+docker ps -a
+
+# Try stopping and starting again
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment stop
+laconic-so deployment --dir my-deployment start
+```
+
+### Inspecting Deployment State
+
+```bash
+# Check deployment directory structure
+ls -la my-deployment/
+
+# Check running containers
+docker ps
+
+# Check container details
+docker inspect <container-name>
+
+# Check networks
+docker network ls
+
+# Check volumes
+docker volume ls
+```
+
+## CLI Commands Reference
+
+### Stack Operations
+
+```bash
+# Clone required repositories
+laconic-so --stack <name> setup-repositories
+
+# Build container images
+laconic-so --stack <name> build-containers
+```
+
+### Deployment Initialization
+
+```bash
+# Initialize deployment spec with defaults
+laconic-so --stack <name> deploy init --output <spec-file>
+
+# Initialize with configuration
+laconic-so --stack <name> deploy init --output <spec-file> \
+  --config PARAM1=value1,PARAM2=value2
+```
+
+### Deployment Creation
+
+```bash
+# Create deployment directory from spec
+laconic-so --stack <name> deploy create \
+  --spec-file <spec-file> \
+  --deployment-dir <dir>
+```
+
+### Deployment Management
+
+```bash
+# Start all services
+laconic-so deployment --dir <dir> start
+
+# Stop services (preserves volumes)
+laconic-so deployment --dir <dir> stop
+
+# Stop and remove volumes
+laconic-so deployment --dir <dir> stop --delete-volumes
+
+# List running services
+laconic-so deployment --dir <dir> ps
+
+# View logs
+laconic-so deployment --dir <dir> logs [--tail N] [--follow] [service]
+
+# Show mapped port
+laconic-so deployment --dir <dir> port <service> <private-port>
+
+# Execute command in service
+laconic-so deployment --dir <dir> exec <service> <command>
+
+# Update configuration
+laconic-so deployment --dir <dir> update
+```
+
+### Quick Deploy Commands
+
+```bash
+# Start stack directly
+laconic-so --stack <name> deploy up
+
+# Stop stack
+laconic-so --stack <name> deploy down [--delete-volumes]
+
+# View logs
+laconic-so --stack <name> deploy logs
+
+# Show port mapping
+laconic-so --stack <name> deploy port <service> <port>
+```
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- [CLI Reference](./cli.md) - Complete CLI command documentation
+- [Adding a New Stack](./adding-a-new-stack.md) - Creating custom stacks
+- [Specification](./spec.md) - Internal structure and design
+- [Kubernetes Enhancements](./k8s-deployment-enhancements.md) - Advanced K8s deployment options
+- [Web App Deployment](./webapp.md) - Deploying web applications
+
+## Examples
+
+For more examples, see the test scripts:
+- `scripts/quick-deploy-test.sh` - Quick deployment example
+- `tests/deploy/run-deploy-test.sh` - Comprehensive test showing all features
+
+## Summary
+
+- Docker Compose is the default and recommended deployment mode
+- Two workflows: deployment directory (recommended) or quick deploy
+- The standard workflow is: setup → build → init → create → start
+- Configuration is flexible with multiple override layers
+- Volume persistence is automatic unless explicitly deleted
+- All deployment state is contained in the deployment directory
+- For Kubernetes deployments, see separate K8s documentation
+
+You're now ready to deploy stacks using stack-orchestrator with Docker Compose!

laconic-network-deployment.md

@@ -0,0 +1,128 @@
+# Deploying to the Laconic Network
+
+## Overview
+
+The Laconic network uses a **registry-based deployment model** where everything is published as blockchain records.
+
+## Key Documentation in stack-orchestrator
+
+- `docs/laconicd-with-console.md` - Setting up a laconicd network
+- `docs/webapp.md` - Webapp building/running
+- `stack_orchestrator/deploy/webapp/` - Implementation (14 modules)
+
+## Core Concepts
+
+### LRN (Laconic Resource Name)
+Format: `lrn://laconic/[namespace]/[name]`
+
+Examples:
+- `lrn://laconic/deployers/my-deployer-name`
+- `lrn://laconic/dns/example.com`
+- `lrn://laconic/deployments/example.com`
+
+### Registry Record Types
+
+| Record Type | Purpose |
+|-------------|---------|
+| `ApplicationRecord` | Published app metadata |
+| `WebappDeployer` | Deployment service offering |
+| `ApplicationDeploymentRequest` | User's request to deploy |
+| `ApplicationDeploymentAuction` | Optional bidding for deployers |
+| `ApplicationDeploymentRecord` | Completed deployment result |
+
+## Deployment Workflows
+
+### 1. Direct Deployment
+
+```
+User publishes ApplicationDeploymentRequest
+    → targets specific WebappDeployer (by LRN)
+    → includes payment TX hash
+    → Deployer picks up request, builds, deploys, publishes result
+```
+
+### 2. Auction-Based Deployment
+
+```
+User publishes ApplicationDeploymentAuction
+    → Deployers bid (commit/reveal phases)
+    → Winner selected
+    → User publishes request targeting winner
+```
+
+## Key CLI Commands
+
+### Publish a Deployer Service
+```bash
+laconic-so publish-webapp-deployer --laconic-config config.yml \
+  --api-url https://deployer-api.example.com \
+  --name my-deployer \
+  --payment-address laconic1... \
+  --minimum-payment 1000alnt
+```
+
+### Request Deployment (User Side)
+```bash
+laconic-so request-webapp-deployment --laconic-config config.yml \
+  --app lrn://laconic/apps/my-app \
+  --deployer lrn://laconic/deployers/xyz \
+  --make-payment auto
+```
+
+### Run Deployer Service (Deployer Side)
+```bash
+laconic-so deploy-webapp-from-registry --laconic-config config.yml --discover
+```
+
+## Laconic Config File
+
+All tools require a laconic config file (`laconic.toml`):
+
+```toml
+[cosmos]
+address_prefix = "laconic"
+chain_id = "laconic_9000-1"
+endpoint = "http://localhost:26657"
+key = "<account-name>"
+password = "<account-password>"
+```
+
+## Setting Up a Local Laconicd Network
+
+```bash
+# Clone and build
+laconic-so --stack fixturenet-laconic-loaded setup-repositories
+laconic-so --stack fixturenet-laconic-loaded build-containers
+laconic-so --stack fixturenet-laconic-loaded deploy create
+laconic-so deployment --dir laconic-loaded-deployment start
+
+# Check status
+laconic-so deployment --dir laconic-loaded-deployment exec cli "laconic registry status"
+```
+
+## Key Implementation Files
+
+| File | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `publish_webapp_deployer.py` | Register deployment service on network |
+| `publish_deployment_auction.py` | Create auction for deployers to bid on |
+| `handle_deployment_auction.py` | Monitor and bid on auctions (deployer-side) |
+| `request_webapp_deployment.py` | Create deployment request (user-side) |
+| `deploy_webapp_from_registry.py` | Process requests and deploy (deployer-side) |
+| `request_webapp_undeployment.py` | Request app removal |
+| `undeploy_webapp_from_registry.py` | Process removal requests |
+| `util.py` | LaconicRegistryClient - all registry interactions |
+
+## Payment System
+
+- **Token Denom**: `alnt` (Laconic network tokens)
+- **Payment Options**:
+  - `--make-payment`: Create new payment with amount (or "auto" for deployer's minimum)
+  - `--use-payment`: Reference existing payment TX
+
+## What's NOT Well-Documented
+
+1. No end-to-end tutorial for full deployment workflow
+2. Stack publishing (vs webapp) process unclear
+3. LRN naming conventions not formally specified
+4. Payment economics and token mechanics

stack_orchestrator/data/container-build/cerc-nextjs-base/scripts/build-app.sh

@@ -26,8 +26,14 @@ fi
 SCRIPT_DIR=$( cd -- "$( dirname -- "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}" )" &> /dev/null && pwd )
 WORK_DIR="${1:-/app}"
 
+if [ -f "${WORK_DIR}/build-webapp.sh" ]; then
+  echo "Building webapp with ${WORK_DIR}/build-webapp.sh ..."
 cd "${WORK_DIR}" || exit 1
 
+  ./build-webapp.sh || exit 1
+  exit 0
+fi
+
 if [ -f "next.config.mjs" ]; then
   NEXT_CONFIG_JS="next.config.mjs"
   IMPORT_OR_REQUIRE="import"

stack_orchestrator/data/container-build/cerc-nextjs-base/scripts/start-serving-app.sh

@@ -30,36 +30,44 @@ fi
 CERC_WEBAPP_FILES_DIR="${CERC_WEBAPP_FILES_DIR:-/app}"
 cd "$CERC_WEBAPP_FILES_DIR"
 
-"$SCRIPT_DIR/apply-runtime-env.sh" "`pwd`" .next .next-r
-mv .next .next.old
-mv .next-r/.next .
+if [ -f "./run-webapp.sh" ]; then
+  echo "Running webapp with run-webapp.sh ..."
+  cd "${WORK_DIR}" || exit 1
+  ./run-webapp.sh &
+  tpid=$!
+  wait $tpid
+else 
+  "$SCRIPT_DIR/apply-runtime-env.sh" "`pwd`" .next .next-r
+  mv .next .next.old
+  mv .next-r/.next .
 
-if [ "$CERC_NEXTJS_SKIP_GENERATE" != "true" ]; then
-  jq -e '.scripts.cerc_generate' package.json >/dev/null
-  if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
-    npm run cerc_generate > gen.out 2>&1 &
-    tail -f gen.out &
-    tpid=$!
+  if [ "$CERC_NEXTJS_SKIP_GENERATE" != "true" ]; then
+    jq -e '.scripts.cerc_generate' package.json >/dev/null
+    if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
+      npm run cerc_generate > gen.out 2>&1 &
+      tail -f gen.out &
+      tpid=$!
 
-    count=0
-    generate_done="false"
-    while [ $count -lt $CERC_MAX_GENERATE_TIME ] && [ "$generate_done" == "false" ]; do
-      sleep 1
-      count=$((count + 1))
-      grep 'rendered as static' gen.out > /dev/null
-      if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
-        generate_done="true"
+      count=0
+      generate_done="false"
+      while [ $count -lt $CERC_MAX_GENERATE_TIME ] && [ "$generate_done" == "false" ]; do
+        sleep 1
+        count=$((count + 1))
+        grep 'rendered as static' gen.out > /dev/null
+        if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
+          generate_done="true"
+        fi
+      done
+
+      if [ $generate_done != "true" ]; then
+        echo "ERROR: 'npm run cerc_generate' not successful within CERC_MAX_GENERATE_TIME" 1>&2
+        exit 1
       fi
-    done
 
-    if [ $generate_done != "true" ]; then
-      echo "ERROR: 'npm run cerc_generate' not successful within CERC_MAX_GENERATE_TIME" 1>&2
-      exit 1
+      kill $tpid $(ps -ef | grep node | grep next | grep generate | awk '{print $2}') 2>/dev/null
+      tpid=""
     fi
-
-    kill $tpid $(ps -ef | grep node | grep next | grep generate | awk '{print $2}') 2>/dev/null
-    tpid=""
   fi
-fi
 
-$CERC_BUILD_TOOL start . -- -p ${CERC_LISTEN_PORT:-80}
+  $CERC_BUILD_TOOL start . -- -p ${CERC_LISTEN_PORT:-80}
+fi

stack_orchestrator/data/stacks/fixturenet-optimism/deploy/commands.py

@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@
 # along with this program.  If not, see <http:#www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 from stack_orchestrator.deploy.deployment_context import DeploymentContext
-from ruamel.yaml import YAML
 
 
 def create(context: DeploymentContext, extra_args):
@@ -23,17 +22,12 @@ def create(context: DeploymentContext, extra_args):
     # deterministic-deployment-proxy contract, which itself is a prereq for Optimism contract deployment
     fixturenet_eth_compose_file = context.deployment_dir.joinpath('compose', 'docker-compose-fixturenet-eth.yml')
 
-    with open(fixturenet_eth_compose_file, 'r') as yaml_file:
-        yaml = YAML()
-        yaml_data = yaml.load(yaml_file)
-
     new_script = '../config/fixturenet-optimism/run-geth.sh:/opt/testnet/run.sh'
 
-    if new_script not in yaml_data['services']['fixturenet-eth-geth-1']['volumes']:
-        yaml_data['services']['fixturenet-eth-geth-1']['volumes'].append(new_script)
+    def add_geth_volume(yaml_data):
+        if new_script not in yaml_data['services']['fixturenet-eth-geth-1']['volumes']:
+            yaml_data['services']['fixturenet-eth-geth-1']['volumes'].append(new_script)
 
-    with open(fixturenet_eth_compose_file, 'w') as yaml_file:
-        yaml = YAML()
-        yaml.dump(yaml_data, yaml_file)
+    context.modify_yaml(fixturenet_eth_compose_file, add_geth_volume)
 
     return None

stack_orchestrator/data/stacks/test/stack.yml

@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ version: "1.0"
 name: test
 description: "A test stack"
 repos:
-  - git.vdb.to/cerc-io/laconicd
   - git.vdb.to/cerc-io/test-project@test-branch
 containers:
   - cerc/test-container

stack_orchestrator/deploy/deployment_context.py

@@ -45,20 +45,22 @@ class DeploymentContext:
     def get_compose_dir(self):
         return self.deployment_dir.joinpath(constants.compose_dir_name)
 
+    def get_compose_file(self, name: str):
+        return self.get_compose_dir() / f"docker-compose-{name}.yml"
+
     def get_cluster_id(self):
         return self.id
 
-    def init(self, dir):
-        self.deployment_dir = dir
+    def init(self, dir: Path):
+        self.deployment_dir = dir.absolute()
         self.spec = Spec()
         self.spec.init_from_file(self.get_spec_file())
         self.stack = Stack(self.spec.obj["stack"])
         self.stack.init_from_file(self.get_stack_file())
         deployment_file_path = self.get_deployment_file()
         if deployment_file_path.exists():
-            with deployment_file_path:
-                obj = get_yaml().load(open(deployment_file_path, "r"))
-                self.id = obj[constants.cluster_id_key]
+            obj = get_yaml().load(open(deployment_file_path, "r"))
+            self.id = obj[constants.cluster_id_key]
         # Handle the case of a legacy deployment with no file
         # Code below is intended to match the output from _make_default_cluster_name()
         # TODO: remove when we no longer need to support legacy deployments
@@ -67,3 +69,19 @@ class DeploymentContext:
             unique_cluster_descriptor = f"{path},{self.get_stack_file()},None,None"
             hash = hashlib.md5(unique_cluster_descriptor.encode()).hexdigest()[:16]
             self.id = f"{constants.cluster_name_prefix}{hash}"
+
+    def modify_yaml(self, file_path: Path, modifier_func):
+        """
+        Load a YAML from the deployment, apply a modification function, and write it back.
+        """
+        if not file_path.absolute().is_relative_to(self.deployment_dir):
+            raise ValueError(f"File is not inside deployment directory: {file_path}")
+
+        yaml = get_yaml()
+        with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
+            yaml_data = yaml.load(f)
+
+        modifier_func(yaml_data)
+
+        with open(file_path, 'w') as f:
+            yaml.dump(yaml_data, f)

stack_orchestrator/deploy/deployment_create.py

@@ -443,18 +443,16 @@ def _check_volume_definitions(spec):
 @click.command()
 @click.option("--spec-file", required=True, help="Spec file to use to create this deployment")
 @click.option("--deployment-dir", help="Create deployment files in this directory")
-# TODO: Hack
-@click.option("--network-dir", help="Network configuration supplied in this directory")
-@click.option("--initial-peers", help="Initial set of persistent peers")
+@click.argument('extra_args', nargs=-1, type=click.UNPROCESSED)
 @click.pass_context
-def create(ctx, spec_file, deployment_dir, network_dir, initial_peers):
+def create(ctx, spec_file, deployment_dir, extra_args):
     deployment_command_context = ctx.obj
-    return create_operation(deployment_command_context, spec_file, deployment_dir, network_dir, initial_peers)
+    return create_operation(deployment_command_context, spec_file, deployment_dir, extra_args)
 
 
 # The init command's implementation is in a separate function so that we can
 # call it from other commands, bypassing the click decoration stuff
-def create_operation(deployment_command_context, spec_file, deployment_dir, network_dir, initial_peers):
+def create_operation(deployment_command_context, spec_file, deployment_dir, extra_args):
     parsed_spec = Spec(os.path.abspath(spec_file), get_parsed_deployment_spec(spec_file))
     _check_volume_definitions(parsed_spec)
     stack_name = parsed_spec["stack"]
@@ -541,7 +539,7 @@ def create_operation(deployment_command_context, spec_file, deployment_dir, netw
     deployer_config_generator = getDeployerConfigGenerator(deployment_type, deployment_context)
     # TODO: make deployment_dir_path a Path above
     deployer_config_generator.generate(deployment_dir_path)
-    call_stack_deploy_create(deployment_context, [network_dir, initial_peers, deployment_command_context])
+    call_stack_deploy_create(deployment_context, extra_args)
 
 
 # TODO: this code should be in the stack .py files but

stack_orchestrator/deploy/spec.py

@@ -92,9 +92,8 @@ class Spec:
         return self.obj.get(item, default)
 
     def init_from_file(self, file_path: Path):
-        with file_path:
-            self.obj = get_yaml().load(open(file_path, "r"))
-            self.file_path = file_path
+        self.obj = get_yaml().load(open(file_path, "r"))
+        self.file_path = file_path
 
     def get_image_registry(self):
         return self.obj.get(constants.image_registry_key)

stack_orchestrator/deploy/stack.py

@@ -27,5 +27,4 @@ class Stack:
         self.name = name
 
     def init_from_file(self, file_path: Path):
-        with file_path:
-            self.obj = get_yaml().load(open(file_path, "r"))
+        self.obj = get_yaml().load(open(file_path, "r"))

stack_orchestrator/deploy/webapp/deploy_webapp.py

@@ -92,7 +92,6 @@ def create_deployment(ctx, deployment_dir, image, url, kube_config, image_regist
         spec_file_name,
         deployment_dir,
         None,
-        None
     )
     # Fix up the container tag inside the deployment compose file
     _fixup_container_tag(deployment_dir, image)

stack_orchestrator/deploy/webapp/deploy_webapp_from_registry.py

@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ def process_app_deployment_request(
     deployment_record_namespace,
     dns_record_namespace,
     default_dns_suffix,
+    dns_value,
     deployment_parent_dir,
     kube_config,
     image_registry,
@@ -251,6 +252,7 @@ def process_app_deployment_request(
         dns_record,
         dns_lrn,
         deployment_dir,
+        dns_value,
         app_deployment_request,
         webapp_deployer_record,
         logger,
@@ -304,6 +306,7 @@ def dump_known_requests(filename, requests, status="SEEN"):
     help="How to handle requests with an FQDN: prohibit, allow, preexisting",
     default="prohibit",
 )
+@click.option("--ip", help="IP address of the k8s deployment (to be set in DNS record)", default=None)
 @click.option("--record-namespace-dns", help="eg, lrn://laconic/dns", required=True)
 @click.option(
     "--record-namespace-deployments",
@@ -381,6 +384,7 @@ def command(  # noqa: C901
     only_update_state,
     dns_suffix,
     fqdn_policy,
+    ip,
     record_namespace_dns,
     record_namespace_deployments,
     dry_run,
@@ -429,6 +433,13 @@ def command(  # noqa: C901
         )
         sys.exit(2)
 
+    if fqdn_policy == "allow" and not ip:
+        print(
+            "--ip is required with 'allow' fqdn-policy",
+            file=sys.stderr,
+        )
+        sys.exit(2)
+
     tempdir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
     gpg = gnupg.GPG(gnupghome=tempdir)
 
@@ -665,6 +676,7 @@ def command(  # noqa: C901
                         record_namespace_deployments,
                         record_namespace_dns,
                         dns_suffix,
+                        ip,
                         os.path.abspath(deployment_parent_dir),
                         kube_config,
                         image_registry,

stack_orchestrator/deploy/webapp/registry_mutex.py

@@ -1,8 +1,59 @@
-import fcntl
 from functools import wraps
+import os
+import time
 
 # Define default file path for the lock
 DEFAULT_LOCK_FILE_PATH = "/tmp/registry_mutex_lock_file"
+LOCK_TIMEOUT = 30
+LOCK_RETRY_INTERVAL = 3
+
+
+def acquire_lock(client, lock_file_path, timeout):
+    # Lock alreay acquired by the current client
+    if client.mutex_lock_acquired:
+        return
+
+    while True:
+        try:
+            # Check if lock file exists and is potentially stale
+            if os.path.exists(lock_file_path):
+                with open(lock_file_path, 'r') as lock_file:
+                    timestamp = float(lock_file.read().strip())
+
+                # If lock is stale, remove the lock file
+                if time.time() - timestamp > timeout:
+                    print(f"Stale lock detected, removing lock file {lock_file_path}")
+                    os.remove(lock_file_path)
+                else:
+                    print(f"Lock file {lock_file_path} exists and is recent, waiting...")
+                    time.sleep(LOCK_RETRY_INTERVAL)
+                    continue
+
+            # Try to create a new lock file with the current timestamp
+            fd = os.open(lock_file_path, os.O_CREAT | os.O_EXCL | os.O_RDWR)
+            with os.fdopen(fd, 'w') as lock_file:
+                lock_file.write(str(time.time()))
+
+            client.mutex_lock_acquired = True
+            print(f"Registry lock acquired, {lock_file_path}")
+
+            # Lock successfully acquired
+            return
+
+        except FileExistsError:
+            print(f"Lock file {lock_file_path} exists, waiting...")
+            time.sleep(LOCK_RETRY_INTERVAL)
+
+
+def release_lock(client, lock_file_path):
+    try:
+        os.remove(lock_file_path)
+
+        client.mutex_lock_acquired = False
+        print(f"Registry lock released, {lock_file_path}")
+    except FileNotFoundError:
+        # Lock file already removed
+        pass
 
 
 def registry_mutex():
@@ -13,18 +64,13 @@ def registry_mutex():
             if self.mutex_lock_file:
                 lock_file_path = self.mutex_lock_file
 
-            with open(lock_file_path, 'w') as lock_file:
-                try:
-                    # Try to acquire the lock
-                    fcntl.flock(lock_file, fcntl.LOCK_EX)
-
-                    # Call the actual function
-                    result = func(self, *args, **kwargs)
-                finally:
-                    # Always release the lock
-                    fcntl.flock(lock_file, fcntl.LOCK_UN)
-
-            return result
+            # Acquire the lock before running the function
+            acquire_lock(self, lock_file_path, LOCK_TIMEOUT)
+            try:
+                return func(self, *args, **kwargs)
+            finally:
+                # Release the lock after the function completes
+                release_lock(self, lock_file_path)
 
         return wrapper
 

stack_orchestrator/deploy/webapp/util.py

@@ -117,7 +117,6 @@ class LaconicRegistryClient:
     def __init__(self, config_file, log_file=None, mutex_lock_file=None):
         self.config_file = config_file
         self.log_file = log_file
-        self.mutex_lock_file = mutex_lock_file
         self.cache = AttrDict(
             {
                 "name_or_id": {},
@@ -126,6 +125,9 @@ class LaconicRegistryClient:
             }
         )
 
+        self.mutex_lock_file = mutex_lock_file
+        self.mutex_lock_acquired = False
+
     def whoami(self, refresh=False):
         if not refresh and "whoami" in self.cache:
             return self.cache["whoami"]
@@ -687,6 +689,7 @@ def publish_deployment(
     dns_record,
     dns_lrn,
     deployment_dir,
+    dns_value=None,
     app_deployment_request=None,
     webapp_deployer_record=None,
     logger=None,
@@ -719,6 +722,8 @@ def publish_deployment(
     }
     if app_deployment_request:
         new_dns_record["record"]["request"] = app_deployment_request.id
+    if dns_value:
+        new_dns_record["record"]["value"] = dns_value
 
     if logger:
         logger.log("Publishing DnsRecord.")
@@ -844,16 +849,21 @@ def confirm_payment(laconic: LaconicRegistryClient, record, payment_address, min
         )
         return False
 
-    # Check if the payment was already used on a
+    # Check if the payment was already used on a deployment
     used = laconic.app_deployments(
-        {"deployer": payment_address, "payment": tx.hash}, all=True
+        {"deployer": record.attributes.deployer, "payment": tx.hash}, all=True
     )
     if len(used):
-        logger.log(f"{record.id}: payment {tx.hash} already used on deployment {used}")
-        return False
+        # Fetch the app name from request record
+        used_request = laconic.get_record(used[0].attributes.request, require=True)
+
+        # Check that payment was used for deployment of same application
+        if record.attributes.application != used_request.attributes.application:
+            logger.log(f"{record.id}: payment {tx.hash} already used on a different application deployment {used}")
+            return False
 
     used = laconic.app_deployment_removals(
-        {"deployer": payment_address, "payment": tx.hash}, all=True
+        {"deployer": record.attributes.deployer, "payment": tx.hash}, all=True
     )
     if len(used):
         logger.log(

stack_orchestrator/util.py

@@ -180,9 +180,7 @@ def get_k8s_dir():
 def get_parsed_deployment_spec(spec_file):
     spec_file_path = Path(spec_file)
     try:
-        with spec_file_path:
-            deploy_spec = get_yaml().load(open(spec_file_path, "r"))
-            return deploy_spec
+        return get_yaml().load(open(spec_file_path, "r"))
     except FileNotFoundError as error:
         # We try here to generate a useful diagnostic error
         print(f"Error: spec file: {spec_file_path} does not exist")

tests/deploy/run-deploy-test.sh

@@ -14,8 +14,13 @@ delete_cluster_exit () {
 
 # Test basic stack-orchestrator deploy
 echo "Running stack-orchestrator deploy test"
-# Bit of a hack, test the most recent package
-TEST_TARGET_SO=$( ls -t1 ./package/laconic-so* | head -1 )
+
+if [ "$1" == "from-path" ]; then
+    TEST_TARGET_SO="laconic-so"
+else
+    TEST_TARGET_SO=$( ls -t1 ./package/laconic-so* | head -1 )
+fi
+
 # Set a non-default repo dir
 export CERC_REPO_BASE_DIR=~/stack-orchestrator-test/repo-base-dir
 echo "Testing this package: $TEST_TARGET_SO"