feat: improve template structure and documentation

- Add dual serve config (serve.json + serve.headscale.json)
- Add SECURITY.md with default passwords warning
- Add .env.example with clear REQUIRED / REFERENCE / CUSTOMIZE sections
- Rewrite README with clear Tailscale vs Headscale paths
- Harden .gitignore (env files, keys, Tailscale state)
- Update docker-compose.yml with clear section labels
- Make volume names service-specific ({{service}}-db-data)
- Ensure both db and app services depend on the Tailscale sidecar
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# ==========================================
# REQUIRED: Tailscale / Headscale (all ts-* services)
# ==========================================
# Your Tailscale or Headscale auth key
TS_AUTHKEY=***
# Tailscale control server (default)
# For Headscale: update to your Headscale server URL
TS_LOGIN_SERVER=https://controlplane.tailscale.com
# ==========================================
# REFERENCE: Database credentials (only if your service uses an external DB)
# Remove this section if your service uses SQLite or has no database
# ==========================================
POSTGRES_USER={{service}}
POSTGRES_PASSWORD=***
POSTGRES_DB={{service}}
# ==========================================
# CUSTOMIZE: App-specific variables (replace with what your service needs)
# ==========================================
# Public URL users will access the service at
# Tailscale example: https://{{service}}.your-tailnet.ts.net
# Headscale example: http://{{service}}.yourdomain.com
{{SERVICE}}_SERVICE_PUBLICURL=http://{{service}}.example.com
# Frontend URL (usually the same as PUBLICURL)
{{SERVICE}}_SERVICE_FRONTENDURL=http://{{service}}.example.com
# Service JWT secret (change this!)
{{SERVICE}}_SERVICE_JWTSECRET=***
# Add more app-specific vars here as needed, for example:
# {{SERVICE}}_TIMEZONE=UTC
# {{SERVICE}}_ADMIN_EMAIL=admin@example.com

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# Secrets and environment files
# Real environment files (never commit)
.env
.env.*
.env.local
.env.*.local
# Secrets and keys
*.key
tskey-*
authkey*
# Tailscale data (never commit state)
# Tailscale state
tailscale/tailscale-data/
# OS / editor
.DS_Store
*.swp
*.swo
*~

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# {{Service}} with Tailscale Integration
![{{Service}} with Tailscale](https://damconsulting.llc/images/logo_yellow.svg "{{Service}}")
![{{Service}} with Tailscale](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/go-vikunja/vikunja/main/frontend/src/assets/logo.svg "{{Service}}")
This project sets up a {{Service}} instance with Tailscale VPN integration using Docker Compose. It creates a secure, private network connection for your {{Service}} instance using Tailscale.
This project sets up a {{Service}} instance with Tailscale VPN integration using Docker Compose.
## Prerequisites
## Quick Start (Tailscale)
- Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system
- A Tailscale account and auth key (get one from https://login.tailscale.com/admin/authkeys)
- Basic understanding of Docker and networking concepts
## Project Structure
```
ts-{{service}}/
├── docker-compose.yml
├── tailscale/
│ ├── tailscale-data/ # Persistent Tailscale state
│ └── config/ # Tailscale configuration files
└── {{service}}/
└── config/ # {{Service}} configuration files
```
## Setup Instructions
1. **Clone the Repository**
1. Copy the example environment file and fill in your values:
```bash
git clone https://gitea.damconsulting.llc/DAM/ts-{{service}}
cd ts-{{service}}
cp .env.example .env
```
2. Create Required Directories
```bash
mkdir -p tailscale/tailscale-data
```
3. Configure Tailscale
- Make sure `TS_AUTHKEY` and `TS_LOGIN_SERVER` are set in your environment (or a local `.env` file) before running docker compose.
- Optionally, update the file in `tailscale/config/serve.json` if you need specific Tailscale serve configurations
- CAUTION: Changing `"${TS_CERT_DOMAIN}:443": false` to `true` will expose the service to the internet
2. Edit `.env` and set:
- `TS_AUTHKEY` — your Tailscale auth key
3. Start the stack:
```bash
docker compose up -d
```
4. Customize the app config per official documentation
5. Access {{Service}} at `http://{{service}}.<your-tailnet>.ts.net`
4. Configure {{Service}}
- See the [documentation]({{service_docs}}) for configuration options
## Headscale
5. Start the Services
```bash
docker compose up -d
```
If you're using Headscale instead of Tailscale:
6. Wait for Certificate to propagate [~2m]
1. Copy the example environment file:
```bash
cp .env.example .env
```
2. Edit `.env` and set:
- `TS_AUTHKEY` — your Headscale auth key
- `TS_LOGIN_SERVER` — your Headscale server URL
3. Switch to the Headscale serve config:
```bash
cp tailscale/config/serve.headscale.json tailscale/config/serve.json
```
4. Edit `serve.json` and replace `{{service}}.example.com` with your actual domain
5. Start the stack:
```bash
docker compose up -d
```
6. Customs the app config per official documentation
7. Access {{Service}} at `http://{{service}}.yourdomain.com`
7. Login
- After starting the services your service should be available via tailnet at https://{{service}}.{{YOUR_TAILNET_DOMAIN}}.ts.net ie https://{{service}}.tail12345.ts.net/
## Configuration
## Services
See `.env.example` for all available options.
### {{service}}-ts (Tailscale)
### Switching Serve Configs
- Runs Tailscale VPN client
- Image: tailscale/tailscale:latest
- Container name: {{service}}-ts
- Hostname: {{service}}
- Requires NET_ADMIN and SYS_MODULE capabilities
- Persists state in ./tailscale/tailscale-data
- Uses configuration from ./tailscale/config
| Environment | File to use | Notes |
|-------------------|--------------------------------------|-------|
| Tailscale (default) | `tailscale/config/serve.json` | Supports HTTP + HTTPS with certs |
| Headscale | `tailscale/config/serve.headscale.json` | HTTP only |
### {{service}}
After changing the serve config, restart the sidecar:
```bash
docker compose restart {{service}}-ts
```
- Depends on {{service}}-ts service
## Optional: Direct Host Access
## Usage
Uncomment the ports section in `docker-compose.yml` if you need direct access without Tailscale:
```yaml
ports:
- {{port}}:{{port}}
```
- After starting the services your service should be available via tailnet at `https://{{service}}.{{YOUR_TAILNET_DOMAIN}}.ts.net` ie `https://{{service}}.tail12345.ts.net/`
- To manually get the Tailscale IP/hostname of your container:
```bash
docker logs {{service}}-ts
```
Look for the Tailscale IP address in the logs.
## Optional Features
- Uncomment and adjust the ports mapping if you need direct access (without Tailscale):
```yaml
ports:
- 3000:3000
```
- Stopping the Services
```bash
docker compose down
```
## Troubleshooting
- Check container logs:
```bash
docker logs {{service}}-ts
docker logs {{service}}
```
- Ensure your Tailscale auth key is valid and not expired
- Verify the configuration files have proper permissions
- Make sure required directories exist before starting
## Notes
- The {{Service}} service uses the Tailscale service's network stack via `network_mode: service:{{service}}-ts`
- Direct port mapping is disabled by default as Tailscale handles the networking
- Services restart automatically unless explicitly stopped
- For more information:
- Tailscale documentation: https://tailscale.com/kb/
- {{Service}} [documentation]({{service_docs}})
- {{Service}} [repository]({{service_repo}})
- {{Service}} [linuxserve.io]({{service_lcsr}})
## Links
put links to offical site, and git repo

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# Security Notes
## Sensitive Files
- `.env` — Contains your Tailscale/Headscale auth key and service configuration. **Never commit this file.**
- `tailscale/tailscale-data/` — Contains Tailscale node state and keys. **Never commit this directory.**
## Capabilities
This compose file adds the following capabilities to the Tailscale sidecar:
- `net_admin` — Required for Tailscale to manage network interfaces and routes.
These capabilities are necessary for Tailscale to function but increase the attack surface if the container is compromised.
## Default Passwords & Secrets
The `docker-compose.yml` and `.env` files contain placeholder values (`***`) for sensitive items such as:
- Database credentials
- Service JWT secret
**Change these values** before deploying anywhere security matters. Never use the default placeholders in production or shared environments.
## Recommendations
- Use a dedicated, limited-scope auth key for each service.
- Regularly rotate auth keys.
- Review Headscale/Tailscale ACLs to ensure services only have the access they need.
- Keep the Tailscale Docker image reasonably up to date.

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# ==========================================
# REQUIRED: Tailscale sidecar (all ts-* services)
# ==========================================
services:
{{service}}-ts:
image: tailscale/tailscale:latest
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- net_admin
restart: unless-stopped
# ==========================================
# REFERENCE: Example database (REMOVE this section if your service
# uses SQLite or has no database requirement)
# ==========================================
db:
image: postgres:15
environment:
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network_mode: service:{{service}}-ts
restart: unless-stopped
# ==========================================
# REQUIRED: Your service container
# Customize the image, env vars, and volumes for your specific app
# ==========================================
{{service}}:
image: {{service}}/{{service}}:latest
environment:
# Database (remove these lines if your service has no database)
{{SERVICE}}_DATABASE_TYPE: postgres
{{SERVICE}}_DATABASE_HOST: 127.0.0.1
{{SERVICE}}_DATABASE_USER: ${POSTGRES_USER}
{{SERVICE}}_DATABASE_PASSWORD: ${POSTGRES_PASSWORD}
{{SERVICE}}_DATABASE_DATABASE: ${POSTGRES_DB}
# Service configuration (customize these for your app)
{{SERVICE}}_SERVICE_JWTSECRET: ${{{SERVICE}}_SERVICE_JWTSECRET}
{{SERVICE}}_SERVICE_PUBLICURL: ${{{SERVICE}}_SERVICE_PUBLICURL}
{{SERVICE}}_SERVICE_FRONTENDURL: ${{{SERVICE}}_SERVICE_FRONTENDURL}
# Add or remove more app-specific env vars here as needed
volumes:
- ./files:/app/{{service}}/files
- ./{{service}}/files:/app/files
depends_on:
- {{service}}-ts
- db
network_mode: service:{{service}}-ts
restart: unless-stopped

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{
"TCP": {
"80": {
"HTTP": true
}
},
"Web": {
"{{service}}.yourdomain.com:80": {
"Handlers": {
"/": {
"Proxy": "http://127.0.0.1:{{port}}"
}
}
}
}
}

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{
"TCP": {
"443": {
"HTTPS": true
}
"TCP": {
"80": {
"HTTP": true
},
"Web": {
"${TS_CERT_DOMAIN}:443": {
"Handlers": {
"/": {
"Proxy": "http://127.0.0.1:3000"
}
"443": {
"HTTPS": true
}
},
"Web": {
"${TS_CERT_DOMAIN}:80": {
"Handlers": {
"/": {
"Proxy": "http://127.0.0.1:{{port}}"
}
}
},
"AllowFunnel": {
"${TS_CERT_DOMAIN}:443": false
"${TS_CERT_DOMAIN}:443": {
"Handlers": {
"/": {
"Proxy": "http://127.0.0.1:{{port}}"
}
}
}
}
},
"AllowFunnel": {
"${TS_CERT_DOMAIN}:443": false
}
}