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# Coolify Cursor Rules - Complete Guide

## Overview

This comprehensive set of Cursor Rules provides deep insights into **Coolify**, an open-source self-hostable alternative to Heroku/Netlify/Vercel. These rules will help you understand, navigate, and contribute to this complex Laravel-based deployment platform.

## Rule Categories

### 🏗️ Architecture & Foundation
- **[project-overview.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/project-overview.mdc)** - What Coolify is and its core mission
- **[technology-stack.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/technology-stack.mdc)** - Complete technology stack and dependencies
- **[application-architecture.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/application-architecture.mdc)** - Laravel application structure and patterns

### 🎨 Frontend Development
- **[frontend-patterns.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/frontend-patterns.mdc)** - Livewire + Alpine.js + Tailwind architecture
- **[form-components.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/form-components.mdc)** - Enhanced form components with built-in authorization

### 🗄️ Data & Backend
- **[database-patterns.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/database-patterns.mdc)** - Database architecture, models, and data management
- **[deployment-architecture.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/deployment-architecture.mdc)** - Docker orchestration and deployment workflows

### 🌐 API & Communication
- **[api-and-routing.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/api-and-routing.mdc)** - RESTful APIs, webhooks, and routing patterns

### 🧪 Quality Assurance
- **[testing-patterns.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/testing-patterns.mdc)** - Testing strategies with Pest PHP and Laravel Dusk

### 🔧 Development Process
- **[development-workflow.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/development-workflow.mdc)** - Development setup, coding standards, and contribution guidelines

### 🔒 Security
- **[security-patterns.mdc](mdc:.cursor/rules/security-patterns.mdc)** - Security architecture, authentication, and best practices

## Quick Navigation

### Core Application Files
- **[app/Models/Application.php](mdc:app/Models/Application.php)** - Main application entity (74KB, highly complex)
- **[app/Models/Server.php](mdc:app/Models/Server.php)** - Server management (46KB, complex)
- **[app/Models/Service.php](mdc:app/Models/Service.php)** - Service definitions (58KB, complex)
- **[app/Models/Team.php](mdc:app/Models/Team.php)** - Multi-tenant structure (8.9KB)

### Configuration Files
- **[composer.json](mdc:composer.json)** - PHP dependencies and Laravel setup
- **[package.json](mdc:package.json)** - Frontend dependencies and build scripts
- **[vite.config.js](mdc:vite.config.js)** - Frontend build configuration
- **[docker-compose.dev.yml](mdc:docker-compose.dev.yml)** - Development environment

### API Documentation
- **[openapi.json](mdc:openapi.json)** - Complete API documentation (373KB)
- **[routes/api.php](mdc:routes/api.php)** - API endpoint definitions (13KB)
- **[routes/web.php](mdc:routes/web.php)** - Web application routes (21KB)

## Key Concepts to Understand

### 1. Multi-Tenant Architecture
Coolify uses a **team-based multi-tenancy** model where:
- Users belong to multiple teams
- Resources are scoped to teams
- Access control is team-based
- Data isolation is enforced at the database level

### 2. Deployment Philosophy
- **Docker-first** approach for all deployments
- **Zero-downtime** deployments with health checks
- **Git-based** workflows with webhook integration
- **Multi-server** support with SSH connections

### 3. Technology Stack
- **Backend**: Laravel 11 + PHP 8.4
- **Frontend**: Livewire 3.5 + Alpine.js + Tailwind CSS 4.1
- **Database**: PostgreSQL 15 + Redis 7
- **Containerization**: Docker + Docker Compose
- **Testing**: Pest PHP 3.8 + Laravel Dusk

### 4. Security Model
- **Defense-in-depth** security architecture
- **OAuth integration** with multiple providers
- **API token** authentication with Sanctum
- **Encrypted storage** for sensitive data
- **SSH key** management for server access

## Development Quick Start

### Local Setup
```bash
# Clone and setup
git clone https://github.com/coollabsio/coolify.git
cd coolify
cp .env.example .env

# Docker development (recommended)
docker-compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml up -d
docker-compose exec app composer install
docker-compose exec app npm install
docker-compose exec app php artisan migrate
```

### Code Quality
```bash
# PHP code style
./vendor/bin/pint

# Static analysis
./vendor/bin/phpstan analyse

# Run tests
./vendor/bin/pest
```

## Common Patterns

### Livewire Components
```php
class ApplicationShow extends Component
{
    public Application $application;
    
    protected $listeners = [
        'deployment.started' => 'refresh',
        'deployment.completed' => 'refresh',
    ];
    
    public function deploy(): void
    {
        $this->authorize('deploy', $this->application);
        app(ApplicationDeploymentService::class)->deploy($this->application);
    }
}
```

### API Controllers
```php
class ApplicationController extends Controller
{
    public function __construct()
    {
        $this->middleware('auth:sanctum');
        $this->middleware('team.access');
    }
    
    public function deploy(Application $application): JsonResponse
    {
        $this->authorize('deploy', $application);
        $deployment = app(ApplicationDeploymentService::class)->deploy($application);
        return response()->json(['deployment_id' => $deployment->id]);
    }
}
```

### Queue Jobs
```php
class DeployApplicationJob implements ShouldQueue
{
    public function handle(DockerService $dockerService): void
    {
        $this->deployment->update(['status' => 'running']);
        
        try {
            $dockerService->deployContainer($this->deployment->application);
            $this->deployment->update(['status' => 'success']);
        } catch (Exception $e) {
            $this->deployment->update(['status' => 'failed']);
            throw $e;
        }
    }
}
```

## Testing Patterns

### Feature Tests
```php
test('user can deploy application via API', function () {
    $user = User::factory()->create();
    $application = Application::factory()->create(['team_id' => $user->currentTeam->id]);
    
    $response = $this->actingAs($user)
        ->postJson("/api/v1/applications/{$application->id}/deploy");
    
    $response->assertStatus(200);
    expect($application->deployments()->count())->toBe(1);
});
```

### Browser Tests
```php
test('user can create application through UI', function () {
    $user = User::factory()->create();
    
    $this->browse(function (Browser $browser) use ($user) {
        $browser->loginAs($user)
            ->visit('/applications/create')
            ->type('name', 'Test App')
            ->press('Create Application')
            ->assertSee('Application created successfully');
    });
});
```

## Security Considerations

### Authentication
- Multi-provider OAuth support
- API token authentication
- Team-based access control
- Session management

### Data Protection
- Encrypted environment variables
- Secure SSH key storage
- Input validation and sanitization
- SQL injection prevention

### Container Security
- Non-root container users
- Minimal capabilities
- Read-only filesystems
- Network isolation

## Performance Optimization

### Database
- Eager loading relationships
- Query optimization
- Connection pooling
- Caching strategies

### Frontend
- Lazy loading components
- Asset optimization
- CDN integration
- Real-time updates via WebSockets

## Contributing Guidelines

### Code Standards
- PSR-12 PHP coding standards
- Laravel best practices
- Comprehensive test coverage
- Security-first approach

### Pull Request Process
1. Fork repository
2. Create feature branch
3. Implement with tests
4. Run quality checks
5. Submit PR with clear description

## Useful Commands

### Development
```bash
# Start development environment
docker-compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml up -d

# Run tests
./vendor/bin/pest

# Code formatting
./vendor/bin/pint

# Frontend development
npm run dev
```

### Production
```bash
# Install Coolify
curl -fsSL https://cdn.coollabs.io/coolify/install.sh | bash

# Update Coolify
./scripts/upgrade.sh
```

## Resources

### Documentation
- **[README.md](mdc:README.md)** - Project overview and installation
- **[CONTRIBUTING.md](mdc:CONTRIBUTING.md)** - Contribution guidelines
- **[CHANGELOG.md](mdc:CHANGELOG.md)** - Release history
- **[TECH_STACK.md](mdc:TECH_STACK.md)** - Technology overview

### Configuration
- **[config/](mdc:config)** - Laravel configuration files
- **[database/migrations/](mdc:database/migrations)** - Database schema
- **[tests/](mdc:tests)** - Test suite

This comprehensive rule set provides everything needed to understand, develop, and contribute to the Coolify project effectively. Each rule focuses on specific aspects while maintaining connections to the broader architecture.
