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Author: Jared Vititoe <jjvititoe1@gmail.com>
Date:   Wed Feb 11 00:06:21 2026 -0500

    Initial commit: README with project plan and todo list
    
    Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>

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+# Lotus Matrix Bot
+
+Matrix bot for the Lotus Guild homeserver (`matrix.lotusguild.org`), built with `matrix-nio`.
+
+## Status: Planning
+
+## Todo
+
+### Core Setup
+- [ ] Project scaffolding (`bot.py`, config, `.env`, requirements)
+- [ ] matrix-nio async client with E2EE support
+- [ ] Device verification / trust storage
+- [ ] Logging (rotating file + stdout, matching Discord bot pattern)
+- [ ] Config validation (homeserver URL, access token, room IDs)
+- [ ] Graceful shutdown and reconnection handling
+
+### Command Porting (from Discord bot)
+- [ ] `!help` - List all available commands
+- [ ] `!ping` - Bot latency check
+- [ ] `!8ball <question>` - Magic 8-ball
+- [ ] `!fortune` - Fortune cookie message
+- [ ] `!flip` - Coin flip
+- [ ] `!roll <NdS>` - Dice roller
+- [ ] `!random <min> <max>` - Random number generator
+- [ ] `!rps <choice>` - Rock Paper Scissors
+- [ ] `!poll <question>` - Poll (using reactions)
+- [ ] `!trivia` - Trivia game (using reactions for answers)
+- [ ] `!agent` - Random Valorant agent picker
+- [ ] `!champion` - Random LoL champion picker
+- [ ] `!problem` - Canada geese appreciation
+
+### Integrations
+- [ ] `!minecraft <username>` - RCON whitelist (Mojang API validation + RCON)
+- [ ] `!hytale <username>` - Hytale whitelist request (audit log to admin room)
+- [ ] `!ask <question>` - Ollama LLM integration (lotusllm model)
+
+### Media Commands
+- [ ] `!kill @user` - Kill GIF
+- [ ] `!punch @user` - Punch GIF
+- [ ] `!hug @user` - Hug GIF
+- [ ] `!revive @user` - Revive GIF
+- [ ] Media file management (GIF storage and random selection)
+
+### Admin Commands
+- [ ] `!clear <count>` - Redact messages (requires power level)
+- [ ] `!health` - Bot stats (uptime, command counts, service status)
+- [ ] Power level checks (Matrix equivalent of Discord role checks)
+
+### Audit Logging
+- [ ] Member join/leave events
+- [ ] Message edits and redactions
+- [ ] Room state changes
+- [ ] Batched audit log posting to admin room
+
+### Deployment
+- [ ] Systemd service (`matrixbot.service`)
+- [ ] Auto-deploy from Gitea webhook (matching Discord bot pattern)
+- [ ] Deployment script (`/usr/local/bin/matrix_bot_deploy.sh`)
+- [ ] Determine host LXC (new container or colocate with Synapse on 10.10.10.205)
+
+### Not Porting (Discord-specific)
+- Reaction roles (no Matrix equivalent)
+- Status cycling (Matrix presence is simpler)
+- Guild-specific event handlers (channel create/delete, boost, etc.)
+
+## Tech Stack
+- **Language**: Python 3
+- **Library**: matrix-nio (with E2EE)
+- **Homeserver**: matrix.lotusguild.org (Synapse on 10.10.10.205)
+- **Dependencies**: matrix-nio[e2ee], aiohttp, python-dotenv, mcrcon
+
+## Production Server
+- **Host**: TBD
+- **Bot Directory**: TBD
+- **Service**: `matrixbot.service`
+
+## Gitea
+- **Repo**: https://code.lotusguild.org/LotusGuild/matrixBot