Daily Log, 2026-03-14¶
[Claude Code] Session Checkpoint¶
Justin asked why qBittorrent on media-server wasn't downloading (stuck on "Downloading metadata", all trackers erroring). Root cause: qBittorrent port (6881) didn't match Gluetun's ProtonVPN forwarded port (52365). Fixed via API; port persisted to config. Added VPN_PORT_FORWARDING_UP_COMMAND to Portainer compose file at /var/lib/docker/volumes/portainer_data/_data/compose/3/docker-compose.yml for auto-sync on future VPN reconnects. Next: redeploy the stack in Portainer to activate the auto-update command.
- [Claude Code] 11:12, created: /home/justinwieb/forge/skills/home-assistant/scripts/find_remote.py
[Claude Code] Session Checkpoint¶
Justin asked how to script Home Assistant (existing HA skill already fully built). Worked on a "find my remote" script for Google TV Streamer, needs ADB. Created skills/home-assistant/scripts/find_remote.py. Wireless debugging won't stay enabled on the Streamer, likely because it's on Ethernet (wireless debugging requires Wi-Fi). Next: confirm Ethernet vs Wi-Fi on the Streamer.
[Claude Code] Session Checkpoint¶
n8n self-hosted fully operational. CT 106 on Finn (192.168.86.82:5678). Fixed N8N_SECURE_COOKIE=false for HTTP LAN access. Justin signed in successfully. Next: start building workflows (Shopify, Gmail, Discord, Greg integration).
[Claude Code] Session Checkpoint¶
Justin asked about automating multiple businesses (QuickBooks, Notion, Google WS, TickTick, Shopify, Adobe CC, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) with AI assistance, minimal debugging, cross-service reporting, tax support. Researched automation platforms. Recommended Make (backbone, ~$16-29/mo) + n8n Cloud (AI agents, ~$20-50/mo) + Buffer for social. Skip Zapier (overpriced), Pipedream (too much code), self-hosted anything. Next: start with Make free tier → Shopify orders → Notion scenario.
[Claude Code] Session Checkpoint¶
Justin asked n8n vs Make, decided on self-hosted n8n. Deployed: LXC CT 106 on Finn, hostname n8n, IP 192.168.86.82, Docker + n8n latest, port 5678. Config at /opt/n8n/docker-compose.yml inside CT 106. UI at http://192.168.86.82:5678. SSH alias ssh n8n added on UDev. fleet.md + architecture.md updated. Timezone set to America/Chicago. Next: create n8n account on first login, start building workflows.
[Claude Code] Session Checkpoint¶
Justin asked about remote SSH access from coffee shops, compared Tailscale vs Cloudflare Tunnel. Decided Tailscale is best for SSH (lower latency, no public exposure), CF Tunnel better for public web UIs. Justin installed Tailscale on Mac (Sol) and is working through connecting, currently at 'VPN starting' stage. Next: confirm Mac connects, then install Tailscale on UDev so SSH works remotely. - [Claude Code] 14:43, created: /home/justinwieb/forge/brands/wiebelhaus-enterprises/self-hosted-setup/README.md - [Claude Code] 14:43, created: /home/justinwieb/forge/brands/gus-outdoor-co/self-hosted-setup/README.md