From e41a6da5757a55c178b129d221f4cff6b7598e97 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Scott Idem Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:33:39 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Clarified Docker configuration model in unified orchestration. --- README.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f13162a..57ac812 100755 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -59,7 +59,8 @@ The API is currently in a transitional state between legacy (V1/V2) patterns and - **Documentation:** [GUIDE__LOCAL_DEVELOPMENT.md](documentation/GUIDE__LOCAL_DEVELOPMENT.md) ### **Deployment** -- The API is typically deployed via **Docker Compose** within the `aether_container_env`. +- The API is deployed via **Docker Compose** within the **Aether Docker Environment** (`aether_container_env`). +- **Configuration (Docker)**: All settings (Database, SMTP, Ports) are managed via the master `.env` file in the `aether_container_env/` directory. No local `.env` file is required in this repository. - **Manual Deployment:** [GUIDE__DEPLOYMENT_MANUAL.md](documentation/GUIDE__DEPLOYMENT_MANUAL.md) ---