diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 516c011..ca78a42 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,6 +4,22 @@ A distributed workflow orchestration platform for managing and executing complex
 
 > **Security Notice:** This repository is hosted on Gitea and is version-controlled. **Never commit secrets, credentials, passwords, API keys, or any sensitive information to this repo.** All sensitive configuration belongs exclusively in `.env` files which are listed in `.gitignore` and must never be committed. This includes database passwords, worker API keys, webhook secrets, and internal IP details.
 
+**Design System**: [web_template](https://code.lotusguild.org/LotusGuild/web_template) — shared CSS, JS, and layout patterns for all LotusGuild apps
+
+## Styling & Layout
+
+PULSE uses the **LotusGuild Terminal Design System**. For all styling, component, and layout documentation see:
+
+- [`web_template/README.md`](https://code.lotusguild.org/LotusGuild/web_template/src/branch/main/README.md) — full component reference, CSS variables, JS API
+- [`web_template/base.css`](https://code.lotusguild.org/LotusGuild/web_template/src/branch/main/base.css) — unified CSS (`.lt-*` classes)
+- [`web_template/base.js`](https://code.lotusguild.org/LotusGuild/web_template/src/branch/main/base.js) — `window.lt` utilities (toast, modal, WebSocket helpers, fetch)
+- [`web_template/aesthetic_diff.md`](https://code.lotusguild.org/LotusGuild/web_template/src/branch/main/aesthetic_diff.md) — cross-app divergence analysis and convergence guide
+- [`web_template/node/middleware.js`](https://code.lotusguild.org/LotusGuild/web_template/src/branch/main/node/middleware.js) — Express auth, CSRF, CSP nonce middleware
+
+**Pending convergence items (see aesthetic_diff.md):**
+- Extract inline `<style>` from `public/index.html` into `public/style.css` and extend `base.css`
+- Use `lt.autoRefresh.start(refreshData, 30000)` instead of raw `setInterval`
+
 ## Overview
 
 PULSE is a centralized workflow execution system designed to orchestrate operations across distributed infrastructure. It provides a powerful web-based interface with a vintage CRT terminal aesthetic for defining, managing, and executing workflows that can span multiple servers, require human interaction, and perform complex automation tasks at scale.
@@ -307,12 +323,34 @@ MAX_CONCURRENT_TASKS=5              # Max parallel tasks (default: 5)
 
 PULSE uses MariaDB with the following tables:
 
-- **users**: User accounts from Authelia SSO
-- **workers**: Worker node registry with metadata
-- **workflows**: Workflow definitions (JSON)
-- **executions**: Execution history with logs
+| Table | Purpose |
+|-------|---------|
+| `users` | User accounts synced from Authelia SSO |
+| `workers` | Worker node registry with connection metadata |
+| `workflows` | Workflow definitions stored as JSON |
+| `executions` | Execution history with logs, status, and timestamps |
 
-See [Claude.md](Claude.md) for complete schema details.
+### `executions` Table Key Columns
+
+| Column | Description |
+|--------|-------------|
+| `id` | Auto-increment primary key |
+| `worker_id` | Foreign key to workers |
+| `command` | The command that was executed |
+| `status` | `running`, `completed`, `failed` |
+| `output` | Command output / log (JSON or text) |
+| `created_at` | Execution start timestamp |
+| `completed_at` | Execution end timestamp |
+
+### `workers` Table Key Columns
+
+| Column | Description |
+|--------|-------------|
+| `id` | Auto-increment primary key |
+| `name` | Worker name (from `WORKER_NAME` env) |
+| `last_seen` | Last heartbeat timestamp |
+| `status` | `online`, `offline` |
+| `metadata` | JSON blob of system info |
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
diff --git a/public/base.js b/public/base.js
new file mode 120000
index 0000000..1d09a6a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/public/base.js
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+/root/code/web_template/base.js
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/public/index.html b/public/index.html
index 61824b3..245a9c9 100644
--- a/public/index.html
+++ b/public/index.html
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
             --bg-terminal-border: #003300;
             --text-primary: #00ff41;
             --text-secondary: #00cc33;
-            --text-muted: #008822;
+            --text-muted: #00bb33;
 
             /* Border & UI */
             --border-color: #00ff41;
@@ -271,11 +271,11 @@
             text-shadow: var(--glow-amber);
         }
         .card h3::before {
-            content: '═══ ';
+            content: '╠═══ ';
             color: var(--terminal-green);
         }
         .card h3::after {
-            content: ' ═══';
+            content: ' ═══╣';
             color: var(--terminal-green);
         }
         .status {
@@ -803,6 +803,7 @@
             animation: slide-in 0.3s ease-out;
         }
     </style>
+    <script src="/base.js"></script>
 </head>
 <body>
     <div class="container">
@@ -2899,45 +2900,12 @@
             }
         }
 
-        // Show terminal notification
+        // Show terminal notification — delegates to lt.toast from base.js
         function showTerminalNotification(message, type = 'info') {
-            const notification = document.createElement('div');
-            notification.style.cssText = `
-                position: fixed;
-                top: 80px;
-                right: 20px;
-                background: #001a00;
-                border: 2px solid var(--terminal-green);
-                color: var(--terminal-green);
-                padding: 15px 20px;
-                font-family: var(--font-mono);
-                z-index: 10000;
-                animation: slide-in 0.3s ease-out;
-                box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 65, 0.3);
-            `;
-
-            if (type === 'error') {
-                notification.style.borderColor = '#ff4444';
-                notification.style.color = '#ff4444';
-                message = '✗ ' + message;
-            } else if (type === 'success') {
-                message = '✓ ' + message;
-            } else {
-                message = 'ℹ ' + message;
-            }
-
-            notification.textContent = message;
-            document.body.appendChild(notification);
-
-            // Play beep
-            terminalBeep(type);
-
-            // Remove after 3 seconds
-            setTimeout(() => {
-                notification.style.opacity = '0';
-                notification.style.transition = 'opacity 0.5s';
-                setTimeout(() => notification.remove(), 500);
-            }, 3000);
+            if (type === 'success') return lt.toast.success(message);
+            if (type === 'error')   return lt.toast.error(message);
+            if (type === 'warning') return lt.toast.warning(message);
+            return lt.toast.info(message);
         }
 
         function connectWebSocket() {