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+# Aether Project Brief: aether_app_sveltekit
+**Last Updated:** 2026-01-20 23:41:05
+**Current Agent:** mcp_agent
+
+## 🛠️ What I Just Did
+Finalized 7 documentation files for Aether Native V3: Architecture, Functional Spec, Rewrite Plan, API Payload, Bridge Interface, Deployment Plan, and Automation Scripts. Cross-referenced and audited for data integrity.
+
+## 🚧 Current Blockers
+None. Core specs are complete.
+
+## ➡️ Exact Next Steps
+1. Scaffold new Electron 33+ project. 2. Implement the V3 bootstrapping/hydration logic. 3. Port the core Event Launcher IPC bridge.
+
+---
+*Generated by ae_brief*
diff --git a/GEMINI.md b/GEMINI.md
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+++ b/GEMINI.md
@@ -62,8 +62,13 @@ This project is the frontend UI/UX for the Aether (AE) system, built with Svelte
 ## 📝 Development History (Consolidated)
 
 ### Hardening & V3 Stabilization (2026-01-20)
-- **IDAA Isolation:** Created specialized `qry_ae_obj_li__event_v2` for the IDAA Recovery Meetings module. It uses legacy V2 endpoints and implements search via the `default_qry_str` field to bypass current V3 stability issues.
-- **Fix(Events):** Restored general `qry_ae_obj_li__event` to V3 with a robust "Body + Header" injection pattern. It uses `account_id_random` in the body for filtering (bypassing the "Integer Trap") and `x-account-id` in the headers for Auth validation.
+- **IDAA Search Hardening:** Isolated IDAA Recovery Meetings to a specialized `qry_ae_obj_li__event_v2` function. Restored full 154-result capacity and implemented "Inclusive OR" location logic (Virtual/In-person).
+- **System Lookups Restoration:** Fixed a `TypeError` by correctly exporting `get_ae_obj_li_for_lu` in `api.ts`. Reverted lookup endpoints to stable V2 paths to resolve V3 "Configuration error" 500s. Added Country Subdivisions card to the lookups page.
+- **V3 Search Refinement:** Updated general `qry_ae_obj_li__event` to use the standardized `q` property for full-text search and robust "Body + Header" context injection.
+- **Git State Resolution:** Resolved a complex 12-commit rebase conflict involving `manifest.webmanifest` and `ae_events__event.ts`. Pushed a clean, branded, and stable state to the remote repository.
+- **Crash Prevention:** Hardened meeting detail views with null-checks for `contact_li_json` to handle legacy/incomplete data.
+
+### Hardening & V3 Stabilization (2026-01-19)
 - **Structured Error Handling:** Updated `api_get`, `api_post`, and `api_patch` helpers to extract rich metadata (`meta.details`) from V3 API 400/500 responses. Standard FastAPI `detail` fields are automatically wrapped for consistency.
 - **JWT Race Condition Fix:** Implemented "Early Injection" in `+layout.ts`. The JWT is now read directly from `localStorage` during bootstrap, ensuring the first requests of a page load are correctly authenticated.
 - **Archives Stability:** Resolved a critical async race condition in `load_ae_obj_li__archive` and hardened `_process_generic_props` to handle non-array API responses.
@@ -73,7 +78,7 @@ This project is the frontend UI/UX for the Aether (AE) system, built with Svelte
 
 ### Hardening & Svelte 5 Modernization (2026-01-16)
 - **Hardening:** Improved resilience for Journals and IDAA modules against API downtime and "ghost" account fallback.
-- **Commit:** Atomic refactor of 15 files focusing on type safety, Svelte 5 runes, and API robustness.
+- **Commit:** Atomic refactor of 15 files focusing for type safety, Svelte 5 runes, and API robustness.
 - **Fixes:** Resolved download progress crashes in `api_get_object_v1` and corrected event handling in several Svelte 5 components.
 - **Status:** Investigating Badge Rendering issues where `badge_template_obj` fails to load despite `badge_obj` being available.
 
diff --git a/TODO.md b/TODO.md
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--- a/TODO.md
+++ b/TODO.md
@@ -4,11 +4,12 @@ This is a list of tasks to be completed before the next event/show/conference.
 
 ---
 
-## Current Priorities (Jan 8, 2026)
+## Current Priorities (Jan 20, 2026)
 
-1.  **Journals Module Audit:** Begin Phase 1 (Codebase Audit & Tailwind compliance).
-2.  **Core UI Polish:** Finalize Person and Address/Contact management forms using unified types.
-3.  **Svelte 5 / Runes Migration:** Continuous refactoring.
+1.  **Aether Native V3 (NEW):** Technical planning complete. Ready to scaffold the new Electron 33+ shell and implement the V3 "Zero-Config" bridge.
+2.  **Jitsi Module Updates:** Prepare for upcoming demo. Audit `video_conferences/+page.svelte` for UI/UX improvements and stability.
+3.  **Journals Module Audit:** Phase 1 complete. Focus on Phase 2: UI/UX Excellence.
+4.  **Core UI Polish:** Restored System Lookups view with Country Subdivisions.
 
 ---
 
@@ -29,11 +30,12 @@ This is a list of tasks to be completed before the next event/show/conference.
 - [x] **Error Transparency**: Update backend to return specific SQLAlchemy/Pydantic errors in `meta.details`. (Completed 2026-01-19)
 - [ ] **Automated Source of Truth**: Generate `V3_OBJECT_MODELS.md` automatically in `agents_sync/Aether/`.
 - [x] **Fix V3 Search for IDAA Recovery Meetings**
-    - *Resolution:* Isolated IDAA module to a specialized legacy function `qry_ae_obj_li__event_v2` for stability.
-    - *V3 General Status:* Refined general `qry_ae_obj_li__event` to use 'Body + Header' injection, resolving the 'Integer Trap' for Main module.
+    - *Resolution:* Isolated IDAA module to a specialized legacy function `qry_ae_obj_li__event_v2` for stability. Restored 154-result capacity and fixed Inclusive OR location filters. (Completed 2026-01-20)
+    - *V3 General Status:* Refined general `qry_ae_obj_li__event` to use 'Body + Header' injection and 'q' property, resolving the 'Integer Trap'.
     - [ ] Run raw CURL trace to bypass browser CORS and see full backend traceback.
     - [ ] Perform SQL Audit on `v_event` view types (string vs integer mismatch).
-    - [ ] Test reverting to `account_id` mapping vs raw `account_id_random` body injection.
+- [x] **Restore System Lookups**
+    - *Resolution:* Reverted `get_ae_obj_li_for_lu` to stable V2 endpoints (/v2/crud/lu/.../list) and added subdivision view. (Completed 2026-01-20)
 - [ ] **Phase 2: UI/UX Excellence**
     - [x] Implement "Quick Add" for high-velocity entry.
     - [x] Add rapid append/prepend functionality to existing entries.
diff --git a/documentation/NATIVE_APP_AUTOMATION_SCRIPTS.md b/documentation/NATIVE_APP_AUTOMATION_SCRIPTS.md
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+# Specification: Aether Native Host Automation & Scripting
+
+**Target OS:** macOS (Primary), Linux/Windows (Secondary)
+**Languages:** AppleScript (`osascript`), Bash (`sh`), Node.js `child_process`
+
+## 1. Presentation Control (AppleScript)
+To provide a seamless "Podium Experience," the app uses AppleScript to control third-party presentation software.
+
+### 1.1 Microsoft PowerPoint
+*   **Intent:** `powerpoint:start`
+*   **Script:**
+    ```applescript
+    tell application "Microsoft PowerPoint"
+        activate
+        open (POSIX file "[FILE_PATH]")
+        run slide show settings of active presentation
+    end tell
+    ```
+*   **Intent:** `powerpoint:quit`
+*   **Script:** `quit application "Microsoft PowerPoint" saving no`
+
+### 1.2 Apple Keynote
+*   **Intent:** `keynote:start`
+*   **Script:**
+    ```applescript
+    tell application "Keynote"
+        activate
+        open (POSIX file "[FILE_PATH]")
+        start (front document)
+    end tell
+    ```
+
+### 1.3 Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
+*   **Intent:** `acrobat:fullscreen`
+*   **Script:**
+    ```applescript
+    tell application "Adobe Acrobat Reader"
+        activate
+        -- Acrobat doesn't have a direct "Start Slideshow" AppleScript command
+        -- We use system events to trigger Cmd+L (Full Screen)
+        tell application "System Events" to keystroke "l" using {command down}
+    end tell
+    ```
+
+## 2. Process Management (Bash/Node)
+The app must ensure that only one presentation is "Active" to prevent audio overlap or confusion.
+
+| Action | macOS Command | Linux/Windows Mock |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| **Kill Office** | `killall -INT "Microsoft PowerPoint"` | `pkill -f powerpnt` |
+| **Kill Keynote**| `killall -INT "Keynote"` | `echo "Keynote Not Supported"` |
+| **Kill Acrobat**| `killall -9 "Acrobat Reader"` | `pkill -f acroread` |
+| **Kill Parallels**| `pkill -i -f '(Parallels).*(PowerPoint)'` | `N/A` |
+
+## 3. Recording Lifecycle (`aperture_wrapper`)
+The app manages high-quality screen and audio recording using the `aperture` CLI or a custom wrapper.
+
+### 3.1 Start Recording
+*   **Intent:** `record:start`
+*   **Action:** Launch `aperture` as a child process.
+*   **Command Pattern:**
+    ```bash
+    aperture --fps 30 --highlight-clicks --audio-device "[DEVICE_ID]" --output "[PATH]/[SESSION_ID].mp4"
+    ```
+*   **Telemetry:** Push `record_status: "Recording"` and the PID to the V3 API.
+
+### 3.2 Stop Recording
+*   **Intent:** `record:stop`
+*   **Action:** 
+    1. Send `SIGINT` (Interrupt) to the recorded process.
+    2. Wait for file finalization.
+    3. Verify file existence and minimum size.
+    4. Push `record_status: "Idle"` to the V3 API.
+
+## 4. Host Hardening & "Odd Stuff"
+Specialized scripts to ensure the Mac laptop behaves as a dedicated podium.
+
+### 4.1 Podium Lockdown (macOS)
+*   **Prevent Sleep:** `caffeinate -dis &` (Stores PID).
+*   **Volume Enforce:** `osascript -e "set volume output volume 100"`
+*   **Timezone Sync:** Force `America/New_York` (ET) for all device status pushes to ensure dashboard consistency.
+*   **Hide Menu Bar/Dock:** (Optional) Use `System Events` AppleScript to toggle auto-hide.
+
+### 4.2 Digital Poster Screen Saver
+To prevent screen burn-in and provide branding when the podium is idle:
+*   **Idle Detection:** Uses `svelte-idle` to track user activity.
+*   **Action:** Automatically rotates through a random list of `event_file` objects marked as "poster".
+*   **Override:** Any mouse movement or click immediately kills the screen saver modal.
+
+### 4.3 WebSocket Remote Control (The "Tech Bridge")
+Allows onsite staff to manage the podium without physical access.
+*   **Intents:**
+    *   `ae_refresh:now`: Triggers a full page reload.
+    *   `ae_native:cmd`: Executes a whitelisted shell command.
+    *   `ae_open:event_file`: Remotely opens a specific presentation or image.
+    *   `ae_record:start/stop`: Remotely toggles the Aperture wrapper.
+
+## 5. Accessibility & Permissions (macOS TCC)
+Since this is a specialized app, we must handle Apple's TCC (Transparency, Consent, and Control) layer:
+- **AV Access:** Use `systemPreferences.askForMediaAccess('camera')` and `microphone`.
+- **Accessibility:** For remote control/automation, check `systemPreferences.isTrustedAccessibilityClient(true)`.
+- **Screen Recording:** Triggered by the first `aperture` call; the app should provide a UI guide to help the user enable it in System Settings.
+- **Check Command:** `osascript -e 'tell application "System Events" to get UI elements enabled'`
+
+## 6. Automation Strategy (The "Intent" Pattern)
+To keep the bridge secure, we do **not** send raw scripts from the UI. Instead, we send an "Intent."
+
+**Renderer Call:**
+```javascript
+native_app.launcher.execIntent('presentation:start', { path: '/tmp/my_deck.pptx' });
+```
+
+**Main Process Handler:**
+1.  Verify the file path is within the allowed `[tmp]` directory.
+2.  Identify the file extension (`.pptx`).
+3.  Select the corresponding AppleScript template.
+4.  Replace `[FILE_PATH]` and execute via `child_process.exec`.
+
+## 7. Linux Development Mocking
+Since development happens on Arch Linux, the `execIntent` handler will check `process.platform`:
+- If `darwin`: Execute `osascript` or `sh`.
+- If `linux`: Write the intended command to a log file at `~/OSIT/automation_debug.log` and simulate a "Success" return.
+- **Recording Mock:** Use `ffmpeg` or generate a fake `.mp4` file to test the sync/upload logic.
+
+## 8. Refresh & Sync Loops
+Decoupled polling to balance performance and responsiveness:
+- **Session Loop (30s):** High frequency for active podium changes.
+- **Location Loop (2m):** Medium frequency for room configuration.
+- **Device Loop (5m):** Low frequency for background heartbeat and telemetry.
+- **Sync Loop (15m):** Background file warming for upcoming presentations.
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+# Deployment & Update Plan: Aether Native V3
+
+**Mechanism:** Syncthing + Admin Share
+**Target:** macOS Fleet
+**Primary Controller:** `admin_share` directory
+
+## 1. Distribution via Syncthing
+We will leverage the existing Syncthing mesh to distribute binaries and configurations.
+
+### 1.1 Directory Structure (Admin Share)
+```text
+admin_share/
+├── configs/
+│   └── seed_[DEVICE_ID].json   # Specific seed files for auto-provisioning
+├── binaries/
+│   └── native_app/
+│       ├── version.json        # Latest version metadata
+│       └── Aether_Native.app/  # The macOS App Bundle (or .zip)
+└── scripts/
+    └── update_helper.sh        # macOS script to swap binaries
+```
+
+## 2. Self-Update Protocol
+The V3 app will monitor for updates without relying on external internet access (perfect for isolated event networks).
+
+### 2.1 The Update Flow
+1.  **Check:** On launch (and periodically), the app reads `admin_share/binaries/native_app/version.json`.
+2.  **Compare:** If `version.json > package.json`, the app signals the user: "Update Available".
+3.  **Stage:** The app copies the new `.app` bundle from the sync folder to a local `~/Library/Caches/Aether/updates/` directory.
+4.  **Swap:** The app launches `update_helper.sh` and exits. The script moves the new version into `/Applications/` and restarts the app.
+
+## 3. Provisioning (The "Seed" Strategy)
+To set up a new laptop:
+1.  Install Syncthing and link the `admin_share`.
+2.  The Electron app looks for `admin_share/configs/seed_$(hostname).json`.
+3.  If found, it copies it to its local config path and bootstraps itself.
+4.  **Result:** Zero manual configuration for the onsite tech.
+
+## 4. macOS Specific Lifecycle
+- **Gatekeeper:** Since these are distributed via Syncthing, we must handle the "App is damaged or from an unidentified developer" prompt.
+- **Plan:** Include a `post-sync` script that runs `xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine` on the binary folder within the admin share (if permissions allow) or instructs the user on the first run.
+
+## 5. Development Workflow (Arch Linux -> Mac)
+1.  **Build:** On Arch Linux, run `npm run build:mac`.
+2.  **Package:** Use `electron-packager` to create the macOS `.app` bundle.
+3.  **Distribute:** Move the built `.app` into the local Syncthing `admin_share` folder.
+4.  **Verify:** Watch the fleet of Macs automatically pull the update via Syncthing.
+
+## 6. Project Document Updates
+The following files have been updated to reflect this deployment strategy:
+- `NATIVE_APP_V3_REWRITE_PLAN.md`: Added self-update logic requirements.
+- `NATIVE_BRIDGE_INTERFACE_SPEC.md`: Added `ae_sys.checkForUpdates()` method.
diff --git a/documentation/NATIVE_APP_FUNCTIONAL_SPEC.md b/documentation/NATIVE_APP_FUNCTIONAL_SPEC.md
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+# Functional Specification: Aether Native App
+
+**Date:** 2026-01-20
+**Status:** Legacy Documentation for Rewrite
+**Source Files:** `aether_app_native/index.js`, `aether_app_native_v4.js`
+
+## 1. Core Objectives
+The Native App acts as a high-privilege bridge for the Aether SvelteKit UI, providing:
+1.  **Local File Orchestration:** Managing a local cache of presentation files.
+2.  **Process Management:** Opening and closing third-party applications (PowerPoint, Keynote).
+3.  **Hardware Integration:** Accessing device metadata and AV permissions.
+4.  **Persistent Identity:** Maintaining a fixed device ID independent of browser cookies.
+
+## 2. Detailed Function Mapping
+
+### 2.1 Configuration Layer
+| Function | Process | Description | V3 Rewrite Notes |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- |
+| `load_init_config` | Renderer | Reads `ae_native_app_sk_config.json` from disk. | Standardize path to `~/.config/aether/`. |
+| `get_url_cfg` | Renderer | Fetches remote config via API. | Switch from `/v2/crud/` to `/v3/crud/event_device/`. |
+| `import_config` | IPC | Passes config to Main process. | Use `contextBridge` for secure transfer. |
+
+### 2.2 File & Cache System
+| Function | Process | Description | V3 Rewrite Notes |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- |
+| `download_file` | IPC (Main) | Downloads via Axios stream to `.tmp` then renames. | Integrate JWT in download headers. |
+| `check_hash_cache`| Renderer | Checks shard subdirectories (e.g. `/cache/af/...`). | Keep sharding logic for performance. |
+| `open_hash_to_temp`| IPC (Main) | Maps `hash.file` -> `OriginalName.ext` in temp dir. | Ensure auto-cleanup of temp files on exit. |
+| `open_local_file` | IPC (Main) | Wrapper for Electron `shell.openPath`. | Restrict to whitelisted directories. |
+
+### 2.3 System Control
+| Function | Process | Description | V3 Rewrite Notes |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- |
+| `kill_processes` | IPC (Main) | Uses `killall` (Mac) or `pkill` (Linux). | Add specialized support for Svelte 5 process tracking. |
+| `run_osascript` | IPC (Main) | Executes AppleScript (macOS only). | Add a "Mock Mode" for Linux development. |
+| `run_cmd` | IPC (Main) | Executes arbitrary shell commands. | **SECURITY:** Change to a whitelist of allowed commands. |
+
+### 2.4 Device & Environment
+| Function | Process | Description | V3 Rewrite Notes |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- |
+| `get_device_info` | IPC (Main) | Returns OS, Arch, and Network info. | Use for V3 device heartbeat registration. |
+| `sys_perms` | Main | Requests Mac AV permissions. | Move to a dedicated bootstrap module. |
+
+## 3. The "Arch Linux vs macOS" Strategy
+To ensure the app remains developable on Arch Linux while targeting macOS:
+1.  **Platform Detection:** Every system call must be gated by `process.platform`.
+2.  **Path Placeholders:** Continue using `[home]` and `[tmp]` strings in config files, resolving them at runtime.
+3.  **Mocking:** Create a `mock_native.js` that logs AppleScript/Terminal commands to the console instead of trying to execute them when `platform !== 'darwin'`.
+
+## 4. Security Requirements (Modernization)
+1.  **Context Isolation:** Enable `contextIsolation: true`.
+2.  **No Node Integration:** Disable `nodeIntegration` in the renderer.
+3.  **IPC Whitelisting:** Replace `run_cmd` with specific named handlers (e.g., `native:open-powerpoint`) to prevent RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerabilities.
diff --git a/documentation/NATIVE_APP_V3_API_PAYLOAD.md b/documentation/NATIVE_APP_V3_API_PAYLOAD.md
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+# Specification: Aether V3 API Device Config Payload
+
+**Endpoint:** `GET /v3/crud/event_device/{id_random}?view=native_bootstrap`
+**Goal:** Provide full operational context to an Electron instance with zero local configuration.
+
+## 1. Response Structure (Draft)
+
+```json
+{
+  "status": "success",
+  "data": {
+    "identity": {
+      "device_id_random": "GZvFjgIIZQg",
+      "device_code": "macbook_air_scott_idem",
+      "account_id_random": "xFP7AhU8Zlc",
+      "event_id_random": "UFu-gF-rZ-ws",
+      "location_id_random": "PFGP-37-81-80"
+    },
+    "network": {
+      "api_base_url": "https://api.oneskyit.com",
+      "file_server_url": "https://files.oneskyit.com",
+      "heartbeat_interval_ms": 30000
+    },
+    "filesystem": {
+      "cache_path": "[home]/Library/Caches/OSIT/file_cache",
+      "temp_path": "[home]/tmp/OSIT/temp",
+      "use_sharding": true,
+      "verify_on_launch": true
+    },
+    "launcher": {
+      "app_mode": "native",
+      "auto_start_slideshow": true,
+      "prevent_sleep": true,
+      "whitelisted_apps": ["PowerPoint", "Keynote", "Acrobat Reader"]
+    },
+    "ui_prefs": {
+      "theme_name": "cerberus",
+      "theme_mode": "dark",
+      "show_clock": true,
+      "show_admin_tools": false
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## 2. Key Payload Fields
+
+### 2.1 Identity & Scoping
+- `account_id_random`: Automatically scopes all subsequent V3 API calls for the SvelteKit UI.
+- `location_id_random`: Locks the UI to a specific room/podium.
+
+### 2.2 Filesystem Strategy
+- `cache_path`: Uses the `[home]` placeholder. The Electron Main process will resolve this to the local user profile.
+- `use_sharding`: Tells the Sync Engine to use the `/ab/abcdef...` directory structure.
+
+### 2.3 Automation Whitelist
+- To prevent security risks, the `launcher` object defines exactly which applications the native shell is allowed to "Kill" or "Open".
+
+## 3. Telemetry & Heartbeat (Push Strategy)
+To support the onsite dashboard (`src/routes/events/.../device`), the Electron app must push its status back to the server.
+
+### 3.1 Heartbeat Payload (`PATCH /v3/crud/event_device/{id}`)
+```json
+{
+  "heartbeat": "2026-01-20T14:30:00Z",
+  "status": "Online",
+  "status_msg": "Presentation: 'Introduction to AE.pptx' (Slide 4/20)",
+  "record_status": "Idle",
+  "info_ip_list": "192.168.1.10, 10.0.0.5",
+  "meta_json": {
+    "cpu_usage": 12,
+    "memory_free_gb": 4.2,
+    "sync_progress": 100,
+    "foreground_app": "PowerPoint",
+    "is_fullscreen": true
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## 4. The "Bootstrap Paradox" Resolution
+To allow unauthenticated config fetching for new devices:
+1.  **Device API Key:** Each device record in the DB has an `api_secret_key`.
+2.  **Initial Header:** The Electron app sends `x-aether-device-key: <key>` in the bootstrap request.
+3.  **JWT Hand-off:** The response `meta` will contain a short-lived JWT that the app uses to authenticate its first "Real" V3 requests.
+
+## 5. Database Mapping (V3 Enriched View)
+The `v_event_device` SQL view must be updated to include:
+- `account_id_random` (joined from `account`)
+- `event_id_random` (joined from `event`)
+- `location_id_random` (joined from `event_location`)
+- `theme_name` (joined from `site_cfg_json` via `account`)
diff --git a/documentation/NATIVE_APP_V3_REWRITE_PLAN.md b/documentation/NATIVE_APP_V3_REWRITE_PLAN.md
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+# Project Plan: Aether Native V3 Rewrite
+
+**Target:** Electron 33+
+**Primary Platform:** macOS (Production)
+**Development Platform:** Arch Linux
+**API Version:** Aether V3 (REST + JWT)
+
+## 1. Minimalist Configuration Strategy
+To simplify laptop deployment, we will move away from large local JSON files.
+
+### 1.1 The "Seed" Config
+Each laptop will contain a `seed.json` located in standard OS config paths (e.g., `~/.config/aether/seed.json` or `~/Library/Application Support/Aether/`).
+```json
+{
+  "event_device_id": "AE-LPT-01",
+  "api_base_url": "https://api.oneskyit.com"
+}
+```
+
+### 1.2 The Bootstrap Flow
+1.  **Launch:** Electron reads the `seed.json`.
+2.  **Identity:** App calls `GET /v3/crud/event_device/{id}?view=full_config`.
+3.  **Hydrate:** API returns the full operational config (Account context, Event settings, File cache paths).
+4.  **Auth:** App uses its device-specific API key to exchange for a session JWT.
+5.  **Inject:** Config and JWT are injected into the SvelteKit frontend via the Preload script.
+
+## 2. macOS Hardening (Permissions)
+macOS requires explicit user consent for several features. The new app will handle these during the "Splash Screen" phase.
+
+- **AV Access:** Use `systemPreferences.askForMediaAccess('camera')` and `microphone`.
+- **Accessibility:** For remote control/automation, check `systemPreferences.isTrustedAccessibilityClient(true)`.
+- **Screen Recording:** Required for the presentation tracker. We will use a "Check and Prompt" loop.
+
+## 3. Cross-Platform Handling
+| Feature | macOS (Production) | Linux/Windows (Dev/Comp) |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| **Process Kill** | `killall -INT "PowerPoint"` | `pkill -f "powerpnt.exe"` |
+| **Automation** | AppleScript (`osascript`) | Mocked via logs or Shell commands. |
+| **Paths** | `~/Library/Caches/Aether` | `~/.cache/aether` |
+| **Window** | Frameless, Transparent support. | Standard decorated window. |
+
+## 4. Proposed Directory Structure
+```text
+aether_app_native_v3/
+├── src/
+│   ├── main/
+│   │   ├── index.ts          # Window lifecycle
+│   │   ├── ipc_handlers.ts   # Whitelisted OS commands
+│   │   ├── macos_perms.ts    # Mic/Cam/Accessibility logic
+│   │   └── api_client.ts     # V3 Auth & Config sync
+│   ├── preload/
+│   │   └── index.ts          # Secure ContextBridge
+│   └── shared/
+│       └── types.ts          # TS Interfaces for the bridge
+├── resources/                # Icons and splash screens
+└── electron-builder.yml      # Multi-platform build config
+```
+
+## 5. Security Upgrades
+1.  **JWT Storage:** Store the session token in Electron's `safeStorage` (OS-level encryption) rather than simple `localStorage`.
+2.  **Navigation Lock:** Prevent the SvelteKit UI from navigating away from the Aether domain.
+3.  **Command Whitelisting:** Instead of a generic `run_cmd`, implement specific handlers like `native:launch-presentation` which only accepts a file hash.
+
+## 6. Deployment & Self-Update
+To support onsite deployment via Syncthing:
+1.  **Version Watcher:** Main process monitors `admin_share/binaries/native_app/version.json`.
+2.  **Atomic Swap:** Use a dedicated `update_helper.sh` to swap the `.app` bundle while the app is closed.
+3.  **Zero-Touch Provisioning:** Auto-copy `seed_[hostname].json` from the sync share if local config is missing.
+
+## 7. Development Tools (Arch Linux)
+- Use `fakeroot` and `binutils` to package for macOS on Linux.
+- Use `Xvfb` for headless testing of Electron windows in CI/CD.
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+# Specification: Aether Native V3 Bridge Interface
+
+**Namespace:** `window.native_app`
+**Security:** Context Isolated, Sandboxed IPC
+
+## 1. Device & Identity (`ae_device`)
+Functions for bootstrapping the app from the `seed.json`.
+
+| Method | Type | Description |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| `getSeed()` | `() => Promise<SeedConfig>` | Returns the local `event_device_id` and `api_base_url`. |
+| `getDeviceInfo()` | `() => Promise<DeviceInfo>` | Returns OS, Arch, and unique hardware UUID. |
+| `getPermissions()`| `() => Promise<PermStatus>` | Returns status of Mic, Camera, and Accessibility. |
+| `requestAccess()` | `(type: string) => Promise<boolean>` | Triggers macOS TCC permission prompts. |
+
+## 2. Sync Engine (`ae_sync`)
+The Sync Engine manages the "Cold Cache" (`~/Library/Caches/Aether/`). It handles atomic downloads and hash verification.
+
+| Method | Type | Description |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| `getCacheStatus()` | `(file_hash: string) => Promise<CacheInfo>` | Checks if a file exists and is valid. |
+| `startSync()` | `(task: SyncRequest) => Promise<void>` | Begins background download of a presentation. |
+| `cancelSync()` | `(file_hash: string) => Promise<void>` | Aborts an active download. |
+| `clearCache()` | `() => Promise<void>` | Wipes the cold cache (Maintenance). |
+
+### Events (Main -> Renderer)
+- `sync:progress`: `{ hash, percent, speed, bytesLoaded }`
+- `sync:complete`: `{ hash, success, error }`
+
+## 3. Launcher (`ae_launcher`)
+The "Big Red Button" logic. Handles the hand-off to the OS.
+
+| Method | Type | Description |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| `launch()` | `(req: LaunchRequest) => Promise<void>` | 1. Moves file to Temp. 2. Opens with default app. 3. Starts slideshow. |
+| `killApp()` | `(appName: string) => Promise<void>` | Closes PowerPoint/Keynote/Acrobat gracefully. |
+| `preventSleep()` | `(enable: boolean) => Promise<void>` | Prevents the laptop from sleeping during a session. |
+
+## 4. System Control (`ae_sys`)
+Low-level macOS/Windows/Linux wrappers.
+
+| Method | Type | Description |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| `setVolume()` | `(level: number) => Promise<void>` | Sets system master volume (0-100). |
+| `checkForUpdates()`| `() => Promise<UpdateStatus>` | Checks the Syncthing share for a newer version. |
+| `applyUpdate()` | `() => Promise<void>` | Triggers the `update_helper.sh` and exits. |
+| `execIntent()` | `(intent: string, args: any) => Promise<any>` | Executes a whitelisted command (e.g. `open-logs-folder`). |
+
+---
+
+## 5. TypeScript Interface (Draft)
+
+```typescript
+export interface AE_Native_Bridge {
+  device: {
+    getSeed: () => Promise<{ device_id: string; api_url: string }>;
+    requestPermissions: () => Promise<void>;
+  };
+  sync: {
+    getStatus: (hash: string) => Promise<{ exists: boolean; verified: boolean }>;
+    queueDownload: (payload: { url: string; hash: string; jwt: string }) => void;
+  };
+  launcher: {
+    launch: (file: { hash: string; name: string; type: 'pptx'|'key'|'pdf' }) => Promise<boolean>;
+    killAll: () => Promise<void>;
+  };
+}
+```
+
+## 6. Podium Reliability Protocol
+To ensure the podium never fails:
+1.  **Pre-Flight Check:** The SvelteKit UI will call `sync.getStatus` for every file in the session as soon as the page loads.
+2.  **Auto-Warmup:** If a file is missing, the UI automatically calls `sync.queueDownload` in the background.
+3.  **Verification:** The `launcher.launch` command will perform a final `sha256` check on the temp file *before* executing `shell.openPath`.
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+# Project: Aether Native Electron Integration
+
+**Status:** Planning / Documentation
+**Date:** 2026-01-20
+**Target Platform:** macOS (Production), Arch Linux (Development)
+
+## 1. Overview
+This project aims to integrate the modern SvelteKit-based Aether UI into the established Electron native shell (`aether_app_native`). This enables "Native Mode" functionality, such as local file system access, presentation management, and hardware integration, which are restricted in standard web browsers.
+
+## 2. Component Mapping
+
+### 2.1 The Shell (`aether_app_native`)
+- **Main Process:** Handles window creation, lifecycle, and IPC handlers.
+- **Config:** Uses `ae_native_app_sk_config.json` located in `~/OSIT/native_app/` or `~/.config/OSIT/`.
+- **Preload Script:** (To be standardized) The bridge that injects functionality into the UI.
+
+### 2.2 The UI (`aether_app_sveltekit`)
+- **Framework:** Svelte 5 / SvelteKit.
+- **Detection:** Uses `+layout.svelte` to check for `window.native_app`.
+- **Relay:** `src/lib/electron/electron_relay.js` acts as the frontend-side API for the native bridge.
+
+## 3. Development Strategy (Arch Linux)
+Since production targets macOS but development happens on Linux:
+1. **Mocking macOS APIs:** Any calls to `osascript` or macOS-specific shell commands must be wrapped in a platform check.
+2. **Path Handling:** Use `[home]` placeholders in config files to ensure paths resolve correctly on both `/home/scott/` (Linux) and `/Users/scott/` (Mac).
+3. **Packaging:** Use `electron-packager` with macOS target flags to verify build integrity on Linux.
+
+## 4. Implementation Plan
+
+### Phase 1: Bridge Standardization
+- Move existing logic from `aether_app_native/app/js/aether_app_native_v4.js` into a formal `preload.js`.
+- Use `contextBridge.exposeInMainWorld` to provide a secure `native_app` object.
+- Standardize return types (Promises) for all IPC calls.
+
+### Phase 2: SvelteKit Build Integration
+- Transition SvelteKit build to support relative asset paths (required for `file://` protocol).
+- Update the native app's `index.js` to load the built SvelteKit `index.html` instead of a remote URL.
+
+### Phase 3: Feature Parity (Events Module)
+- Port the "Event Launcher" logic to the new bridge.
+- Implement robust file caching using the `local_file_cache_path` from the native config.
+- Ensure `kill_processes` works for both `pkill` (Linux) and `killall` (Mac).
+
+## 5. Security Protocols
+- **Context Isolation:** Must remain enabled.
+- **Sandbox:** Enabled where possible.
+- **IPC Whitelisting:** Only specific, pre-defined commands can be executed via `run_cmd`.
+
+## 6. Project Documentation Index
+The following documents provide detailed specifications for the V3 Native App rebuild:
+
+- **[NATIVE_APP_FUNCTIONAL_SPEC.md](NATIVE_APP_FUNCTIONAL_SPEC.md)**: Detailed audit of legacy features (process management, file caching, automation) to be preserved in the rewrite.
+- **[NATIVE_APP_V3_REWRITE_PLAN.md](NATIVE_APP_V3_REWRITE_PLAN.md)**: Technical strategy for Electron 33+, including the Zero-Config hydration flow and macOS permission handling.
+- **[NATIVE_APP_V3_API_PAYLOAD.md](NATIVE_APP_V3_API_PAYLOAD.md)**: JSON schema definitions for the V3 bootstrap payload and the push-telemetry heartbeat logic.
+- **[NATIVE_BRIDGE_INTERFACE_SPEC.md](NATIVE_BRIDGE_INTERFACE_SPEC.md)**: Definition of the `window.native_app` IPC contract and the "Podium Reliability Protocol."
+- **[NATIVE_APP_DEPLOYMENT_PLAN.md](NATIVE_APP_DEPLOYMENT_PLAN.md)**: Strategy for binary distribution and self-updates using the existing Syncthing `admin_share` infrastructure.
+- **[NATIVE_APP_AUTOMATION_SCRIPTS.md](NATIVE_APP_AUTOMATION_SCRIPTS.md)**: Specifications for AppleScript intents, recording lifecycle (Aperture), and Arch Linux mocking logic.
+
+## 7. References
+- Existing Native Docs: `aether_app_native/Aether App Native setup documentation.txt`
+- Electron Integration: `src/lib/electron/README.md`
+- Svelte 5 Runes: `documentation/ARCHITECTURE.md`