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+# BREEDR Installation Guide
+
+## Quick Start - Unraid Deployment
+
+### Step 1: Clone the Repository
+
+SSH into your Unraid server and run:
+
+```bash
+cd /tmp
+git clone https://git.alwisp.com/jason/breedr.git
+cd breedr
+```
+
+### Step 2: Build the Docker Image
+
+```bash
+docker build -t breedr:latest .
+```
+
+This will:
+- Install all Node.js dependencies automatically
+- Build the React frontend
+- Set up the SQLite database
+- Create a production-ready container
+
+**Build time:** Approximately 3-5 minutes depending on your server.
+
+### Step 3: Deploy via Unraid UI
+
+1. Open Unraid web interface
+2. Navigate to the **Docker** tab
+3. Click **Add Container**
+4. Configure the following:
+
+#### Basic Settings
+- **Name:** `Breedr`
+- **Repository:** `breedr:latest`
+- **Network Type:** `Bridge`
+
+#### Port Mappings
+- **Container Port:** `3000`
+- **Host Port:** `3000` (or your preferred port)
+- **Connection Type:** `TCP`
+
+#### Volume Mappings
+
+**Path 1 - Database Storage:**
+- **Container Path:** `/app/data`
+- **Host Path:** `/mnt/user/appdata/breedr`
+- **Access Mode:** `Read/Write`
+
+**Path 2 - Photo Uploads:**
+- **Container Path:** `/app/uploads`
+- **Host Path:** `/mnt/user/appdata/breedr/uploads`
+- **Access Mode:** `Read/Write`
+
+#### Extra Parameters (Optional)
+```
+--restart=unless-stopped
+```
+
+5. Click **Apply**
+
+### Step 4: Access BREEDR
+
+Open your browser and navigate to:
+```
+http://[YOUR-UNRAID-IP]:3000
+```
+
+For example: `http://192.168.1.100:3000`
+
+---
+
+## Alternative: Command Line Deployment
+
+If you prefer command line deployment:
+
+```bash
+docker run -d \
+  --name=breedr \
+  -p 3000:3000 \
+  -v /mnt/user/appdata/breedr:/app/data \
+  -v /mnt/user/appdata/breedr/uploads:/app/uploads \
+  --restart unless-stopped \
+  breedr:latest
+```
+
+---
+
+## Verifying Installation
+
+### Check Container Status
+```bash
+docker ps | grep breedr
+```
+
+### View Container Logs
+```bash
+docker logs breedr
+```
+
+You should see:
+```
+🐕 BREEDR Server Running
+================================
+Environment: production
+Port: 3000
+Database: /app/data/breedr.db
+Uploads: /app/uploads
+Access: http://localhost:3000
+================================
+```
+
+### Test Health Endpoint
+```bash
+curl http://localhost:3000/api/health
+```
+
+Should return:
+```json
+{"status":"ok","timestamp":"..."}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Updating BREEDR
+
+To update to the latest version:
+
+```bash
+# Stop and remove old container
+docker stop breedr
+docker rm breedr
+
+# Pull latest code
+cd /tmp/breedr
+git pull origin master
+
+# Rebuild image
+docker build -t breedr:latest .
+
+# Redeploy (data persists in volumes)
+docker run -d \
+  --name=breedr \
+  -p 3000:3000 \
+  -v /mnt/user/appdata/breedr:/app/data \
+  -v /mnt/user/appdata/breedr/uploads:/app/uploads \
+  --restart unless-stopped \
+  breedr:latest
+```
+
+---
+
+## Backup & Restore
+
+### Backup
+
+Your data is stored in two locations:
+
+1. **Database:** `/mnt/user/appdata/breedr/breedr.db`
+2. **Photos:** `/mnt/user/appdata/breedr/uploads/`
+
+To backup:
+```bash
+tar -czf breedr-backup-$(date +%Y%m%d).tar.gz /mnt/user/appdata/breedr/
+```
+
+### Restore
+
+```bash
+tar -xzf breedr-backup-YYYYMMDD.tar.gz -C /
+```
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Container won't start
+
+```bash
+# Check logs for errors
+docker logs breedr
+
+# Ensure ports aren't in use
+netstat -tulpn | grep 3000
+```
+
+### Database errors
+
+```bash
+# Reinitialize database
+docker exec -it breedr node server/db/init.js
+```
+
+### Permission issues
+
+```bash
+# Fix permissions
+chown -R nobody:users /mnt/user/appdata/breedr
+chmod -R 755 /mnt/user/appdata/breedr
+```
+
+### Can't access web interface
+
+1. Verify container is running: `docker ps`
+2. Check firewall settings
+3. Verify port mapping: `docker port breedr`
+4. Check Unraid network settings
+
+---
+
+## Uninstalling
+
+```bash
+# Stop and remove container
+docker stop breedr
+docker rm breedr
+
+# Remove image
+docker rmi breedr:latest
+
+# Remove data (WARNING: This deletes all your data!)
+rm -rf /mnt/user/appdata/breedr
+```
+
+---
+
+## Support
+
+For issues or questions:
+1. Check the logs: `docker logs breedr`
+2. Review the README.md
+3. Contact your system administrator
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