Production Checklist - Haunted Threads

Repository

main includes the C backend, Node server, frontend, tests, docs, and legal pages.
.env is not committed.
npm run build and npm test pass.

Render Service

Service type is Web Service.
Build command is npm run build.
Start command is npm start.
Health check path is /api/health.

Environment

NODE_ENV=production
HOST=0.0.0.0
PORT=10000
DATABASE_PATH=data/haunted-threads.db
MAX_CONCURRENT_SESSIONS=2
SESSION_TIMEOUT_MS=60000
AI_PROVIDER=template

Smoke Test

Homepage loads on the Render subdomain.
Guest mode can run a simulation.
Legal footer links load.
Mobile layout and light/dark mode work.
/api/health returns status: ok.

Render Free Caveats

Cold starts are expected. SQLite files on Render Free are temporary, so saved run history and public share links are demo-only unless storage is upgraded.