From f3c1157d7ee92eccf6ee273fa120418285a40278 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Local Server <server@skyartshop.local>
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:35:25 -0600
Subject: [PATCH] Add local git documentation and commit script - GitHub sync
 disabled

---
 .gitignore      | 10 +++++++++
 GIT-README.md   | 59 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 local-commit.sh | 45 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 3 files changed, 114 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 GIT-README.md
 create mode 100755 local-commit.sh

diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 6cde1f4..3122ce3 100755
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -7,3 +7,13 @@ publish_old/
 *.db-shm
 *.db-wal
 wwwroot/uploads/
+
+# Prevent GitHub credentials
+.git/config.github
+github-credentials
+.github-token
+
+# Environment files (already ignored but adding for clarity)
+backend/.env
+.env
+*.env.local
diff --git a/GIT-README.md b/GIT-README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5cdbe2e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/GIT-README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+# Local Git Repository - No GitHub Sync
+
+This repository is configured for **LOCAL VERSION CONTROL ONLY**.
+
+## ✅ Current Configuration
+
+- ✅ Git is enabled for version control
+- ✅ All commits are stored locally on this server
+- ✅ **NO** GitHub remote is configured
+- ✅ **NO** changes will be pushed online
+- ✅ All changes stay on this server only
+
+## 📝 How to Commit Changes
+
+### Easy Method (Recommended)
+Use the provided script:
+```bash
+cd /media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop
+./local-commit.sh
+```
+
+### Manual Method
+```bash
+cd /media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop
+git add -A
+git commit -m "Your commit message here"
+```
+
+## 🔍 View Your Commits
+
+```bash
+cd /media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop
+git log --oneline
+```
+
+## ✋ Important Notes
+
+1. **No GitHub Sync**: This repository has NO GitHub remote configured
+2. **Local Only**: All commits are stored in `/media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop/.git/`
+3. **Server Backups**: Make sure to backup this entire folder to preserve your git history
+4. **No Online Profile**: Your commits will NOT appear on your GitHub profile
+
+## 🚫 What NOT to Do
+
+- ❌ Do NOT run `git remote add origin <url>`
+- ❌ Do NOT run `git push`
+- ❌ Do NOT connect this to GitHub
+
+## ✅ What You Can Do
+
+- ✅ Commit changes locally anytime
+- ✅ View commit history
+- ✅ Create branches
+- ✅ Revert to previous versions
+- ✅ Track all your changes over time
+
+---
+
+Last Updated: December 13, 2025
diff --git a/local-commit.sh b/local-commit.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..380e47f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/local-commit.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Local Git Commit Script
+# This script commits all changes locally without pushing to GitHub
+
+cd /media/pts/Website/SkyArtShop
+
+echo "========================================="
+echo "  Local Git Commit (No GitHub Sync)"
+echo "========================================="
+echo ""
+
+# Show current changes
+echo "Current changes:"
+git status --short
+echo ""
+
+# Ask for commit message
+read -p "Enter commit message: " commit_msg
+
+if [ -z "$commit_msg" ]; then
+    echo "Error: Commit message cannot be empty"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Stage all changes
+echo "Staging all changes..."
+git add -A
+
+# Commit
+echo "Committing changes..."
+git commit -m "$commit_msg"
+
+if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
+    echo ""
+    echo "✅ Changes committed successfully!"
+    echo "📁 All changes are stored locally on this server"
+    echo "🚫 No changes will be pushed to GitHub"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Recent commits:"
+    git log --oneline -3
+else
+    echo ""
+    echo "❌ Commit failed"
+    exit 1
+fi