feat(vector): Support multiple embedding models with auto-generated collection names

This PR enables safe switching between embedding models and multi-server
deployments by implementing auto-generated Qdrant collection names based on
deployment ID and model name.

## Problem

Previously, all deployments used a single hardcoded collection name
"nextcloud_content", which caused two critical issues:

1. **Dimension mismatches when switching models**: Changing
   OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL (e.g., nomic-embed-text at 768D → all-minilm at
   384D) would cause runtime errors as vectors couldn't be inserted into a
   collection with incompatible dimensions.

2. **Collection collisions in multi-server setups**: Multiple MCP servers
   sharing a single Qdrant instance would overwrite each other's data,
   making horizontal scaling impossible.

## Solution

### Auto-Generated Collection Naming

Collections are now automatically named using the pattern:
\`{deployment-id}-{model-name}\`

**Deployment ID**: Uses \`OTEL_SERVICE_NAME\` if configured (and not default
value), otherwise falls back to \`hostname\` for simple Docker deployments.

**Model Name**: From \`OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL\` with path separators sanitized.

**Examples**:
- \`my-mcp-server-nomic-embed-text\` (with OTEL_SERVICE_NAME=my-mcp-server)
- \`mcp-container-all-minilm\` (simple Docker, hostname=mcp-container)

**Override**: Users can still set \`QDRANT_COLLECTION\` explicitly to bypass
auto-generation for backward compatibility.

### Dimension Validation

Added startup validation that checks collection dimensions match the
embedding service. If a mismatch is detected, the server fails fast with a
clear error message explaining:
- Expected vs actual dimensions
- Likely cause (model change)
- Solutions (delete collection, use different name, or revert model)

### Improved Sampling Error Handling

Enhanced MCP sampling rejection handling to treat user rejections as normal
behavior rather than errors:

- **User rejections** ("rejected", "denied") → INFO log, no traceback
- **Unsupported clients** → INFO log, no traceback
- **Other MCP errors** → WARNING log, no traceback
- **Unexpected errors** → ERROR log WITH traceback

This aligns with the MCP specification where clients SHOULD prompt users for
approval/denial of sampling requests.

## Changes

### Core Implementation

- **nextcloud_mcp_server/config.py**: Added \`get_collection_name()\` method
  with deployment ID detection and model name sanitization
- **nextcloud_mcp_server/vector/qdrant_client.py**: Dimension validation on
  collection open with helpful error messages
- **nextcloud_mcp_server/vector/{scanner,processor}.py**: Updated to use
  \`get_collection_name()\`
- **nextcloud_mcp_server/auth/userinfo_routes.py**: Vector sync status uses
  \`get_collection_name()\`
- **nextcloud_mcp_server/server/semantic.py**:
  - Updated semantic search tools to use \`get_collection_name()\`
  - Improved sampling rejection error handling (McpError vs Exception)

### Documentation

- **docs/semantic-search-architecture.md**: New comprehensive architecture
  document (557 lines) covering background sync, semantic search flow, RAG
  implementation, and deployment modes
- **docs/configuration.md**: Added detailed "Qdrant Collection Naming"
  section with examples and multi-server deployment guidance
- **docker-compose.yml**: Added comments explaining collection naming behavior
- **README.md**: Updated semantic search descriptions to clarify
  experimental status, Notes-only support, and infrastructure requirements

## Migration Guide

**For existing single-server deployments:**

Option 1 (Recommended): Use explicit collection name for continuity
\`\`\`bash
QDRANT_COLLECTION=nextcloud_content  # Keep existing collection
\`\`\`

Option 2: Allow auto-generation and re-embed
\`\`\`bash
# Remove QDRANT_COLLECTION override
# New collection will be created based on deployment ID + model
# Requires re-embedding all documents (may take time)
\`\`\`

**For new multi-server deployments:**

Set unique OTEL service names per server:
\`\`\`bash
# Server 1
OTEL_SERVICE_NAME=mcp-prod
OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL=nomic-embed-text
# → Collection: "mcp-prod-nomic-embed-text"

# Server 2
OTEL_SERVICE_NAME=mcp-staging
OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL=nomic-embed-text
# → Collection: "mcp-staging-nomic-embed-text"
\`\`\`

## Benefits

 **Safe model switching**: Each model gets its own collection, preventing
   dimension mismatch errors
 **Multi-server support**: Multiple MCP servers can share one Qdrant
   instance without conflicts
 **Clear ownership**: Collection names show which deployment and model owns
   the data
 **Better error messages**: Dimension validation provides actionable
   guidance
 **Backward compatible**: Existing deployments can continue using
   \`QDRANT_COLLECTION\` override

## Testing

Validated with:
- Single-server deployments (default hostname-based naming)
- Multi-server deployments (OTEL service name-based naming)
- Model switching scenarios (dimension validation)
- Collection override scenarios (backward compatibility)

Next steps: Testing various Ollama embedding models to investigate optimal
chunk sizes and performance characteristics.

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- Requires separate Qdrant service
- More complex deployment
### Qdrant Collection Naming
Collection names are automatically generated to include the embedding model, ensuring safe model switching and preventing dimension mismatches.
#### Auto-Generated Naming (Default)
**Format:** `{deployment-id}-{model-name}`
**Components:**
- **Deployment ID:** `OTEL_SERVICE_NAME` (if configured) or `hostname` (fallback)
- **Model name:** `OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL`
**Examples:**
```bash
# With OTEL service name configured
OTEL_SERVICE_NAME=my-mcp-server
OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL=nomic-embed-text
# → Collection: "my-mcp-server-nomic-embed-text"
# Simple Docker deployment (OTEL not configured)
# hostname=mcp-container
OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL=all-minilm
# → Collection: "mcp-container-all-minilm"
```
#### Switching Embedding Models
When you change `OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL`, a new collection is automatically created:
```bash
# Initial setup
OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL=nomic-embed-text
# Collection: "my-server-nomic-embed-text" (768 dimensions)
# Change model
OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL=all-minilm
# Collection: "my-server-all-minilm" (384 dimensions)
# → New collection created, full re-embedding occurs
```
**Important:**
- **Collections are mutually exclusive** - vectors cannot be shared between different embedding models
- **Switching models requires re-embedding** all documents (may take time for large note collections)
- **Old collection remains** in Qdrant and can be deleted manually if no longer needed
#### Explicit Override
Set `QDRANT_COLLECTION` to use a specific collection name:
```bash
QDRANT_COLLECTION=my-custom-collection # Bypasses auto-generation
```
**Use cases:**
- Backward compatibility with existing deployments
- Custom naming schemes
- Sharing a collection across deployments (advanced)
#### Multi-Server Deployments
Each server should have a unique deployment ID to avoid collection collisions:
```bash
# Server 1 (Production)
OTEL_SERVICE_NAME=mcp-prod
OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL=nomic-embed-text
# → Collection: "mcp-prod-nomic-embed-text"
# Server 2 (Staging)
OTEL_SERVICE_NAME=mcp-staging
OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL=nomic-embed-text
# → Collection: "mcp-staging-nomic-embed-text"
# Server 3 (Different model)
OTEL_SERVICE_NAME=mcp-experimental
OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL=bge-large
# → Collection: "mcp-experimental-bge-large"
```
**Benefits:**
- Multiple MCP servers can share one Qdrant instance safely
- No naming collisions between deployments
- Clear collection ownership (can see which deployment and model)
#### Dimension Validation
The server validates collection dimensions on startup:
```
Dimension mismatch for collection 'my-server-nomic-embed-text':
Expected: 384 (from embedding model 'all-minilm')
Found: 768
This usually means you changed the embedding model.
Solutions:
1. Delete the old collection: Collection will be recreated with new dimensions
2. Set QDRANT_COLLECTION to use a different collection name
3. Revert OLLAMA_EMBEDDING_MODEL to the original model
```
**What this prevents:**
- Runtime errors from dimension mismatches
- Data corruption in Qdrant
- Confusing error messages during indexing
### Vector Sync Configuration
Control background indexing behavior: