unraid-mcp/cline_docs/systemPatterns.md

System Patterns

How the system is built

• The core application is a Python script: unraid-mcp-server.py.
• Python dependencies are managed via requirements.txt.
• The application will be containerized using Docker.

Key technical decisions

• Utilize an official Python base image for the Docker container to ensure a stable and secure foundation.
• Python dependencies will be installed within the Docker image using pip and the requirements.txt file.
• Environment variables will be the primary method for configuring the application within the Docker container. The .env.example and .env.local files provide templates for these variables, but will not be copied directly into the image for security and flexibility.

Architecture patterns

• Standard Docker containerization pattern for a Python application.
• The application is expected to be a network service, exposing one or more ports.