# Fluxer Chat Server Setup

## Overview

Fluxer is a modern, Discord-like messaging platform deployed on st.vish.gg, replacing the previous Stoat Chat installation. It runs as a unified server container on the Seattle VM.

## Quick Reference

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Domain** | st.vish.gg |
| **Host** | Seattle VM (YOUR_WAN_IP) |
| **Repository** | https://github.com/fluxerapp/fluxer |
| **Branch** | `refactor` |
| **Local Path** | `/root/fluxer` |
| **Compose Files** | `compose.yaml` + `compose.override.yaml` |
| **Nginx Config** | `/etc/nginx/sites-available/fluxer` |
| **SSL Cert** | `/etc/nginx/ssl/st.vish.gg.{crt,key}` (wildcard, expires May 2026) |

## Architecture

### Unified Server Model
Fluxer runs as a single `fluxer-server` container that bundles:
- Frontend app, REST API, WebSocket gateway, admin panel, media proxy, and S3 storage

### Supporting Services
| Service | Purpose | Image |
|---------|---------|-------|
| valkey | Cache/sessions (Redis-compatible) | `valkey/valkey:8.0.6-alpine` |
| meilisearch | Full-text search | `getmeili/meilisearch:v1.14` |
| elasticsearch | Alternative search | `elasticsearch:8.19.11` |
| livekit | Voice/video calls | `livekit/livekit-server:v1.9.11` |
| nats-core | Message broker | `nats:2-alpine` |
| nats-jetstream | Persistent streaming | `nats:2-alpine` |

### Network Configuration
- **Fluxer server**: `127.0.0.1:8088` (only accessible via nginx)
- **Nginx**: Ports 80/443 on the host, terminates SSL
- **Subdomains**: `api`, `events`, `files`, `proxy`, `voice` — all routed to fluxer_server on different path prefixes

## Initial Setup

### 1. Clone Repository
```bash
cd /root
git clone https://github.com/fluxerapp/fluxer.git
cd fluxer
git checkout refactor
```

### 2. Configure
```bash
# Edit the application config
vim config/config.json

# Set base domain, S3 credentials, etc.
```

### 3. Build and Deploy
```bash
MEILI_MASTER_KEY=<your-key> docker compose build fluxer_server
MEILI_MASTER_KEY=<your-key> docker compose up -d
```

### 4. Verify
```bash
curl -fsS http://127.0.0.1:8088/_health
# Should return JSON with all services healthy
```

## Health Check

The `/_health` endpoint returns status for all internal services:
```json
{
  "status": "healthy",
  "services": {
    "kv": {"status": "healthy"},
    "s3": {"status": "healthy"},
    "jetstream": {"status": "healthy"},
    "mediaProxy": {"status": "healthy"},
    "admin": {"status": "healthy"},
    "api": {"status": "healthy"},
    "app": {"status": "healthy"}
  }
}
```

## See Also

- [Fluxer Deployment Details](fluxer-deployment.md) — full deployment history, maintenance commands, and changelog
- [Fluxer Migration Guide](fluxer-migration-guide.md) — migration from Stoat Chat (February 2026)

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**Last Updated**: April 7, 2026
**Status**: Production Running
