# MTG Online Backend - Handoff Document ## Project Overview **Project Name**: MTG Online Backend **Location**: `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline` **Purpose**: Python FastAPI application that processes Magic: The Gathering card data from MTGJSON and stores it in PostgreSQL databases. ## Vision Statement (from STATEMENT_OF_INTENT.md) **MTG Online Web** — A modern, web-based implementation of the MTG Online multiplayer Magic: The Gathering platform. To build a fully-featured, open-source multiplayer Magic: The Gathering platform that runs entirely in modern web browsers, eliminating the need for desktop software installations while maintaining compatibility with the existing MTG Online ecosystem. ## Core Objectives ### User Experience - Intuitive, modern interface that rivals native desktop applications - Real-time multiplayer gameplay with minimal latency - Seamless deck building with import/export from MTG Online - Responsive design that works across all screen sizes ### Technical Excellence - **Backend**: Python 3.12 + FastAPI with async architecture - **Database**: PostgreSQL with async SQLAlchemy ORM - **Real-time**: WebSocket-based game server for live multiplayer - **Protocol**: Full compatibility with MTG Online protocol buffer messages ### Feature Parity with Desktop - User authentication and account management - Deck creation, editing, and storage (per-user) - Multiplayer game rooms with real-time state sync - Card game mechanics (mana, phases, priority, stack) - Admin/moderation tools (ban, warn, log viewing) - Card database integration with comprehensive card data ### Performance Requirements - API response times < 100ms for 95% of requests - WebSocket latency < 50ms for game state updates - Support 1000+ concurrent users - Sub-second page loads with proper caching ### Success Criteria - [ ] Users can create accounts and authenticate securely - [ ] Users can create, edit, and manage decks (per-user) - [ ] Users can join and play multiplayer games in real-time - [ ] Game state syncs correctly across all connected players - [ ] Admin users can manage accounts and moderate games - [ ] Deck formats are compatible with MTG Online desktop client ## Current Status All planned tasks have been completed: - ✅ Documentation created (root README.md + backend/README.md) - ✅ State.json consolidated to project root - ✅ Commit pushed to Gitea (commit `c42d7ca`) - ✅ Docker cleanup completed (all containers, images, volumes removed) - ✅ **User data schema implemented** (16 tables with Alembic migrations) - ✅ **Comprehensive API endpoints created** (7 routers covering all user data features) ## Architecture Summary ### Tech Stack - **Backend**: Python 3.12, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy (async), asyncpg - **Databases**: Dual PostgreSQL (14-alpine) - Primary: `mtgonline` database (users, decks, auth) - MTG Data: `mtgdata` database (card data, sets) - **Cache**: Redis 7-alpine - **Protocol**: Protocol buffer message compatibility ### Service Architecture ``` mtgonline/ ├── backend/ # FastAPI application │ ├── app/ │ │ ├── core/ # Settings, database engines, Redis client │ │ ├── models/ # SQLAlchemy ORM models (user_data.py - 16 models) │ │ ├── routers/ # API route modules (auth, users, decks, rooms, games, admin, cards, interactions, refresh, ws) │ │ │ ├── user_data.py # User data endpoints (replays, collections, groups, etc.) │ │ ├── schemas/ # Pydantic request/response schemas (user_data_schemas.py) │ │ ├── services/ # Business logic (MTGJSON manager, card DB, game server, deck parser) │ │ └── main.py # FastAPI app entry point (user-data mounted at /api/v1/user-data) │ ├── alembic/ # Database migrations │ │ ├── env.py # Async Alembic configuration │ │ └── versions/ # Migration scripts │ │ └── 001_initial_user_schema.py │ ├── scripts/ # Utility scripts (downloads, migrations, checks) │ │ └── run_migrations.sh │ ├── Dockerfile # Updated to run migrations on startup │ ├── requirements.txt │ └── .env.example ├── docker-compose.dev.yml # Development stack ├── docker-compose.yml # Production stack └── README.md # Project documentation ``` ### Data Flow 1. Backend connects to PostgreSQL (both instances) and Redis on startup 2. Checks `mtg_refresh_log` in `mtgdata` database for existing data 3. If no data exists, downloads MTGJSON files from `https://mtgjson.com/api/v5/` 4. Upserts data into `mtgdata` tables (`mtg_sets`, `mtg_cards`, etc.) 5. Data available via REST endpoints ### Key Database Connections - **Primary DB**: `postgresql+asyncpg://mtgonline_user:mtgonline_password@postgres:5432/mtgonline` - **MTG DB**: `postgresql+asyncpg://mtgonline_user:mtgonline_password@mtgdata:5432/mtgdata` - **Redis**: `redis://redis:6379` ## Environment Configuration ### Docker Compose Dev Environment Variables ```yaml environment: DATABASE_URL: "postgresql+asyncpg://mtgonline_user:mtgonline_password@postgres:5432/mtgonline" MTG_DATABASE_URL: "postgresql+asyncpg://mtgonline_user:mtgonline_password@mtgdata:5432/mtgdata" REDIS_URL: "redis://redis:6379" ``` ### Service Ports (Host to Container) - PostgreSQL: `5432:5432` - MTG Data PostgreSQL: `5433:5432` - Redis: `6379:6379` - Backend: `5555:8000` ## API Endpoints ### Health & Status - `GET /health` - Health check with MTGJSON status - `GET /` - API info ### Authentication - `POST /auth/login` - User login - `POST /auth/register` - User registration - `POST /auth/refresh` - Refresh JWT - `GET /auth/me` - Current user ### Users - `GET /users/{user_id}` - Get user - `PATCH /users/{user_id}` - Update user - `POST /users/{user_id}/ban` - Ban user (admin) ### Decks - `GET /decks/` - List decks - `POST /decks/` - Create deck - `GET /decks/{deck_id}` - Get deck - `PATCH /decks/{deck_id}` - Update deck - `DELETE /decks/{deck_id}` - Delete deck ### MTG Cards - `GET /api/cards/` - Search cards - `GET /api/cards/{card_id}` - Get card - `GET /api/sets/` - List sets ### Admin - `GET /admin/users` - List all users - `GET /admin/bans` - List bans - `POST /admin/bans` - Create ban ### Data Management - `POST /refresh` - Trigger MTGJSON refresh ### WebSocket - `WS /ws/{room_id}` - Real-time game communication ## MTGJSON Data Pipeline ### Downloaded Files - `AllPrintings.psql` - Main card data (PostgreSQL format) - `AllIdentifiers.json` - Card identifiers - `Keywords.json` - Card keywords - `CardTypes.json` - Card type definitions - `AllDeckFiles.zip` - Deck files (unzipped on load) ### Refresh Logic 1. **On Startup**: Checks `mtg_refresh_log` for existing data 2. **If No Data**: Downloads and loads all MTGJSON files (may take minutes) 3. **Manual Refresh**: `POST /refresh` triggers immediate reload 4. **Logging**: All refreshes logged to `mtg_refresh_log` with status, timing, and counts ## Git Repository **Gitea Repository**: `https://git.optimex.systems/admin/mtgonline.git` **Credentials**: Located at `/home/wall-o/projects/gitea_credentials.txt` **Current Branch**: `main` **Last Commit**: `c42d7ca` - "feat: implement user data schema and API endpoints" ### Commit History ``` c42d7ca - feat: implement user data schema and API endpoints - Add Alembic migration setup with async configuration - Create 16 user data models (users, decks, cards, replays, etc.) - Implement comprehensive API endpoints with JWT auth - Add replay, card collection, group, network, preferences, and activity log routers - Include API documentation and migration test plan 46abfe5 - Add comprehensive documentation for MTG Online Backend 6f01e2d - Initial project setup ``` ## Running the Project ### Start Services ```bash cd /home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml up -d ``` ### Check Services ```bash docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml ps docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml logs -f backend ``` ### Stop Services ```bash docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml down ``` ### Full Cleanup ```bash # Stop and remove all containers docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml down # Remove images docker images rm mtgonline-backend:latest postgres:14-alpine redis:7-alpine # Clear build cache and prune docker builder prune -af docker system prune -af --volumes ``` ## Testing ### Run Tests ```bash cd /home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend docker exec -it pytest # OR cd /home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend pytest ``` ### Database Verification ```bash # Check MTG data tables docker exec psql -U mtgonline_user mtgdata -c "\dt" # Check refresh log docker exec psql -U mtgonline_user mtgdata -c "SELECT * FROM mtg_refresh_log ORDER BY refresh_time DESC LIMIT 5;" ``` ## Troubleshooting ### Backend can't connect to databases - Verify all services are running: `docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml ps` - Check logs: `docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml logs backend` - Ensure environment variables match docker-compose.dev.yml ### MTGJSON download fails - Check network connectivity to mtgjson.com - Verify DATA_DIR has write permissions - Check disk space: `df -h` - Manual download: `python scripts/download_mtgjson.py` ### Database tables missing - Run initialization: `docker exec -i psql -U mtgonline_user mtgdata < /path/to/scripts/init-mtgdata.sql` - Check tables: `docker exec psql -U mtgonline_user mtgdata -c "\dt"` ### CORS errors - Check CORS_ORIGINS setting in app/core/settings.py - Ensure frontend URL matches allowed origins ## Next Phase: V1 Backend — Deck Building & Card Management (NEW SCOPE) The v1 app function focuses on three core capabilities: 1. **Per-user deck building** with card search, deck precedents, and card suggestions 2. **Card list import** from spreadsheet/text files with fuzzy matching 3. **Multiplayer gameplay** (handled by a separate backend) ### 1. Per-User Deck Building #### Database Schema - **`user_decks` table** (per-user storage in primary `mtgonline` database): - `deck_id` (PK, auto-increment) - `user_id` (FK → users) - `name` (text) - `status` (ENUM: `DRAFT`, `FINAL`) - `DRAFT` = works in progress, can be edited freely - `FINAL` = user considers it complete, no further changes expected - `cards` (JSONB or separate junction table with `card_id`, `quantity`) - `created_at`, `updated_at` (timestamps) - `folder_id` (FK → user folders, optional) #### API Endpoints to Implement - `POST /decks/` — Create new draft deck (auto status: DRAFT) - `GET /decks/` — List user's decks, filtered by status - `GET /decks/{deck_id}` — Get full deck details - `PATCH /decks/{deck_id}` — Update deck (name, status, card list) - `POST /decks/{deck_id}/finalize` — Transition DRAFT → FINAL - `DELETE /decks/{deck_id}` — Delete deck (only if FINAL, or admin override) - `GET /decks/{deck_id}/cards` — Get cards in deck with quantity counts #### Deck Building Features - **Card Search**: Search the MTG card database by name, type, set, color, etc. Returns matching cards with full details. - **Deck Precedents**: Preset/starting deck templates that users can use as a basis. Could be built-in (e.g., "Starter Deck") or user-saved as FINAL decks to be reused. - **Card Suggestion**: Given a card already in the deck, suggest similar cards (same type, same color, same set, same mana cost, or cards often paired with the input card in existing decks). ### 2. Card Import from Files #### Supported Formats - XLSX (Excel) - CSV - JSON - ODS (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) #### Import Flow 1. User uploads a file (XLSX, CSV, JSON, or ODS) 2. Backend parses the file — each row is treated as one card entry 3. Duplicates within the file are allowed (each row → one card instance) 4. For each card name in the file, backend performs **fuzzy matching** against the `Cards` PSQL table 5. Matched cards are stored in a **user-owned card table** with metadata: - `user_id` (FK → users) - `card_id` (FK → mtg_cards from mtgdata, matched via fuzzy search) - `raw_name` (original name from file, for traceability) - `confidence` (match score from fuzzy search) - `imported_at` (timestamp) #### Fuzzy Search Requirements - Must handle **spelling errors** (e.g., "Wondrrland" → "Wonderland") - Must handle **American vs British English** differences (e.g., "color" vs "colour", "armor" vs "armour") - Use a fuzzy string matching library (e.g., `python-Levenshtein`, `thefuzz`/`fuzzymatch`) - Confidence threshold to auto-accept vs flag for manual review - Bulk matching: process all cards in the file in a single batch operation #### API Endpoints to Implement - `POST /cards/import` — Upload file for import - `GET /cards/import/{import_id}/status` — Check import progress/status - `GET /cards/import/{import_id}/results` — Get match results with confidence scores - `POST /cards/import/{import_id}/confirm` — Confirm import (save to user card table) - `GET /user/cards` — List user's imported/owned cards - `DELETE /user/cards/{card_import_id}` — Remove from user card table ### 3. Multiplayer Play Feature (Separate Backend) #### Architecture Decision The multiplayer gameplay feature will live in a **separate backend codebase** to ensure smooth, independent development. This backend will communicate with the card backend via: - **API Calls**: For authentication, user data, deck retrieval, card lookups - **Direct PSQL Queries**: For card data and user deck data #### Integration Points - **Card Backend API** (`http://backend:8000`): - `GET /api/cards/{card_id}` — Get card details for in-game display - `GET /api/cards/search?q=...` — Search cards during gameplay - `GET /api/sets/` — List available sets for game formatting - **PSQL Direct Access** (via shared connection string): - `mtgdata` database — Read card data (cards, sets, etc.) - `mtgonline` database — Read user decks (for deck validation, game setup) #### API Endpoints for Play Backend - `POST /play/decks/{deck_id}/validate` — Validate deck against card database - `GET /play/users/{user_id}/decks` — Get user's FINAL decks for selection - `GET /play/cards/{card_id}` — Get card details for game board display **Note**: The play backend is out of scope for this document. See separate codebase/repository when ready. ### Summary of Work Required in This Backend | Feature | Database | API | Notes | |---------|----------|-----|-------| | User deck CRUD | `mtgonline` (new tables) | Full CRUD + finalize | DRAFT/FINAL status | | Card search | `mtgdata` (existing) | Search endpoint | Leverages existing card DB | | Card suggestions | `mtgonline` + `mtgdata` | Suggestion endpoint | Based on similar cards | | File import (XLSX/CSV/JSON/ODS) | `mtgonline` (new user cards table) | Upload + confirm | Fuzzy match required | | Fuzzy matching service | N/A | Internal service | Handles spelling + EN variants | | Play backend integration | Read-only access | API consumer | Separate codebase | ### Files to Create/Modify - New models: `models/user_deck.py`, `models/user_card.py` - New migrations: Alembic migrations for new tables - New router: `routers/decks.py`, `routers/card_import.py` - New service: `services/fuzzy_card_matcher.py` - New service: `services/deck_suggestion.py` - New schema: `schemas/deck.py`, `schemas/card_import.py` - Update `core/database.py` if new engine needed - Update `requirements.txt` with fuzzy matching libraries See **ROADMAP.md Phase 2** for detailed task breakdown. ## User Data Schema & API ### Database Models (16 Tables) - **`users`** - User accounts with authentication - **`decks`** - User decks (DRAFT/FINAL status) - **`cards`** - User card collections - **`card_ownership`** - Card ownership tracking - **`win_streaks`** - Win/loss statistics - **`game_replays`** - Saved game replays (JSONB) - **`groups`** - User groups - **`group_members`** - Group membership - **`networks`** - Network accounts (Twitch, X, YouTube) - **`network_credentials`** - Network login info - **`preferences`** - User preferences (JSONB) - **`activity_log`** - User activity tracking (JSONB) - **`suggested_cards`** - Card suggestions - **`folders`** - Deck organization - **`game_logs`** - Game audit trail - **`user_decks`** - User deck storage (DRAFT/FINAL) ### API Endpoints #### Replays (`/api/v1/user-data/replays`) - `POST /api/v1/user-data/replays/` - Save replay - `GET /api/v1/user-data/replays/{replay_id}` - Get replay - `DELETE /api/v1/user-data/replays/{replay_id}` - Delete replay #### Card Collection (`/api/v1/user-data/cards`) - `GET /api/v1/user-data/cards/` - List user's cards - `POST /api/v1/user-data/cards/` - Add card to collection - `DELETE /api/v1/user-data/cards/{card_id}` - Remove card #### Groups (`/api/v1/user-data/groups`) - `GET /api/v1/user-data/groups/` - List user's groups - `POST /api/v1/user-data/groups/` - Create group - `PATCH /api/v1/user-data/groups/{group_id}` - Update group - `DELETE /api/v1/user-data/groups/{group_id}` - Delete group #### Networks (`/api/v1/user-data/networks`) - `GET /api/v1/user-data/networks/` - List network accounts - `POST /api/v1/user-data/networks/` - Add network - `PATCH /api/v1/user-data/networks/{network_id}` - Update network - `DELETE /api/v1/user-data/networks/{network_id}` - Remove network #### Preferences (`/api/v1/user-data/preferences`) - `GET /api/v1/user-data/preferences/` - Get preferences - `PATCH /api/v1/user-data/preferences/` - Update preferences #### Activity Log (`/api/v1/user-data/activity`) - `GET /api/v1/user-data/activity/` - List activity - `POST /api/v1/user-data/activity/` - Add activity entry ### Alembic Migrations - **Async configuration** with `run_sync` for database operations - **Initial migration**: `001_initial_user_schema.py` creates all 16 tables - **Migration script**: `scripts/run_migrations.sh` runs on container startup - **JSONB columns** used for flexible data storage (replay_data, activity_data, preferences) ### Architecture Decisions - **CASCADE deletes** for data integrity in related tables - **Composite unique constraints** for card collection uniqueness - **RESTful API design** with pagination support - **JWT authentication** for all endpoints - **Permission checks** for group/network management ## State File Current state saved at: `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/state.json` ```json { "task_description": "Create Alembic migration setup for user data schema and complete API endpoints for all user data features", "current_step": "Phase 3 completed - All API endpoints created with comprehensive documentation", "commit_hash": "c42d7ca", "timestamp": "2026-07-22T23:23:00-04:00" } ``` ## Access Information - **Backend API**: `http://localhost:5555` - **User Data API**: `http://localhost:5555/api/v1/user-data` - **Swagger Docs**: `http://localhost:5555/docs` - **Health Check**: `http://localhost:5555/health` - **Gitea**: `https://git.optimex.systems/admin/mtgonline` ### Key Files to Review #### Current State 1. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/state.json` - Current project state 2. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/README.md` - Project documentation 3. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend/README.md` - Backend documentation #### Architecture & Configuration 4. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/docker-compose.dev.yml` - Docker configuration 5. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend/app/core/settings.py` - Application settings 6. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend/app/main.py` - FastAPI entry point (user-data mounted at /api/v1/user-data) #### User Data Models 7. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend/app/models/user_data.py` - All user data models (16 tables) 8. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend/alembic/versions/001_initial_user_schema.py` - Migration script #### API Endpoints 9. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend/app/routers/user_data.py` - User data API endpoints 10. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend/app/schemas/user_data_schemas.py` - Pydantic schemas for user data #### Documentation 11. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend/API_DOCUMENTATION.md` - Comprehensive API documentation 12. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/backend/TEST_PLAN.md` - Migration test plan 13. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/ROADMAP.md` - Complete feature roadmap and timeline 14. `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline/STATEMENT_OF_INTENT.md` - Project vision and objectives ## Environment - **OS**: Linux 6.8.0-136-generic (x86_64) - **Docker**: Available - **Python**: 3.12.3 - **Working Directory**: `/home/wall-o/projects/mtgonline` --- **Last Updated**: 2026-07-22T23:23:00-04:00 **Status**: Phase 1-3 Complete. Ready for Phase 4: Testing and Deployment. **Next Action**: Test migration execution in container, run API tests against all endpoints, add rate limiting, create integration tests, deploy to staging environment. **Timeline**: | Phase | Duration | Status | |-------|----------|--------| | Phase 1: Backend Foundation | 2 weeks | ✅ Complete | | Phase 2: Frontend Development | 4 weeks | Not Started | | Phase 3: Integration & Polish | 2 weeks | Not Started | | Phase 4: Deployment & Production | 1 week | Not Started | | Phase 5: Advanced Features | Ongoing | Future |