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+# Source of truth
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+The source of truth for this repo is the clone on Proxmox CT 111
+(`fuelboard-relay`, 192.168.1.113): `/root/workspace/fuelboard` — since 2026-08-16.
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+- Edit BACKLOG.md and any repo content on the CT: `ssh fuelboard-relay`
+- Commit as FuelBoard Contributor, push origin (Gitea; PAT in /root/.netrc on the CT)
+- This Mac clone (`~/workspace/fuelboard`) is a READ-ONLY mirror — refresh it
+  interactively with `git pull` (Mac keychain required; agent sessions cannot read it)
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