# Phase 9: Tooling & Portable Setup - Discussion Log

> **Audit trail only.**

**Date:** 2026-06-14
**Phase:** 9-Tooling & Portable Setup
**Areas discussed:** Custom Docker image, Setup script approach

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## Custom Docker Image

| Option | Description | Selected |
|--------|-------------|----------|
| In this repo | Dockerfile in ngn-agent repo, pin tool versions | ✓ |
| Dedicated repo | Separate repo for image build | |

**User's choice:** In this repo, pin tool versions
**Notes:** Dockerfile at `ngn-agent/docker/Dockerfile`, build script at `ngn-agent/docker/build.sh`.

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## Setup Script Approach

| Option | Description | Selected |
|--------|-------------|----------|
| Full setup + config | All config, secrets prompted, directory creation, volume mounts, skills, cron | ✓ |
| Config only | Just copy config files | |

**User's choice:** Full setup. Secrets specified during setup with interactive prompts.
**Notes:** Script creates everything. Assumes Hermes installed. Interactive prompts for secrets.

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## the agent's Discretion

- Dockerfile tool version selection
- Setup script interactive flow design
- Config file template generation

## Deferred Ideas

- Multi-architecture builds
- Cloud-native deployment
- CI/CD for images