Prepare 4.1.2 release documentation

- Add 4.1.2 changelog: Docker, Pi wizard, unit tests, validation script
- Add Raspberry Pi section to README with first-boot wizard info
- Document new features: TUI setup, overclock presets, sanitize scripts

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.dockerignore

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+# Git
+.git
+.gitignore
+
+# Python
+__pycache__
+*.py[cod]
+*.egg-info
+.eggs
+venv/
+.venv/
+
+# Instance data (user creates fresh)
+frontends/web/instance/
+frontends/web/certs/
+instance/
+
+# Test data
+test_data/
+tests/
+
+# Pi-specific
+rpi/
+*.img
+*.img.zst
+*.img.zst.zip
+
+# Docs
+*.md
+docs/
+
+# IDE
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+
+# Misc
+*.log
+*.tmp
+.DS_Store

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+name: Bug Report
+description: Report a bug or unexpected behavior
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: ["bug", "triage"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for taking the time to report a bug! Please fill out the form below.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Bug Description
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+      placeholder: Describe the bug...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: reproduction
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to Reproduce
+      description: Steps to reproduce the behavior.
+      placeholder: |
+        1. Run command '...'
+        2. Upload image '...'
+        3. See error
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected Behavior
+      description: What did you expect to happen?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: actual
+    attributes:
+      label: Actual Behavior
+      description: What actually happened?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: interface
+    attributes:
+      label: Interface
+      description: Which interface are you using?
+      options:
+        - CLI
+        - Web UI
+        - REST API
+        - Python Library
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: version
+    attributes:
+      label: Stegasoo Version
+      description: Run `stegasoo --version` or check the web UI footer
+      placeholder: "4.0.1"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: python-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Python Version
+      description: Run `python --version`
+      placeholder: "3.11.0"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: os
+    attributes:
+      label: Operating System
+      placeholder: "Ubuntu 22.04 / Windows 11 / macOS 14"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: logs
+    attributes:
+      label: Error Logs
+      description: Paste any relevant error messages or tracebacks.
+      render: shell
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: Add any other context, screenshots, or files here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: true
+contact_links:
+  - name: Security Vulnerability
+    url: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/security/advisories/new
+    about: Report security vulnerabilities privately
+  - name: Documentation
+    url: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo#readme
+    about: Check the documentation before opening an issue

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+name: Feature Request
+description: Suggest a new feature or enhancement
+title: "[Feature]: "
+labels: ["enhancement"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for suggesting a feature! Please fill out the form below.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem
+    attributes:
+      label: Problem Statement
+      description: Is your feature request related to a problem? Describe it.
+      placeholder: I'm always frustrated when...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed Solution
+      description: Describe the solution you'd like.
+      placeholder: I would like to be able to...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: alternatives
+    attributes:
+      label: Alternatives Considered
+      description: Describe any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: interface
+    attributes:
+      label: Affected Interface(s)
+      description: Which interface(s) would this feature affect?
+      multiple: true
+      options:
+        - CLI
+        - Web UI
+        - REST API
+        - Python Library
+        - Core Library
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: priority
+    attributes:
+      label: Priority
+      description: How important is this feature to you?
+      options:
+        - Nice to have
+        - Would improve my workflow
+        - Critical for my use case
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional Context
+      description: Add any other context, mockups, or examples here.

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+## Description
+
+<!-- Describe your changes in detail -->
+
+## Type of Change
+
+<!-- Mark the relevant option with an 'x' -->
+
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change that fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change that adds functionality)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)
+- [ ] Documentation update
+- [ ] Refactoring (no functional changes)
+- [ ] CI/CD or build changes
+
+## Related Issues
+
+<!-- Link any related issues here -->
+
+Fixes #
+
+## Testing
+
+<!-- Describe how you tested your changes -->
+
+- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix/feature works
+- [ ] Existing tests pass locally with my changes
+- [ ] I have tested manually (describe below)
+
+### Manual Testing Steps
+
+<!-- If applicable, describe manual testing performed -->
+
+## Checklist
+
+- [ ] My code follows the project's style guidelines
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my code
+- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
+- [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly
+- [ ] I have updated CHANGELOG.md (if user-facing changes)
+- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings
+- [ ] Any dependent changes have been merged and published
+
+## Screenshots
+
+<!-- If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your changes -->

.gitignore

@@ -35,6 +35,12 @@ old_files/
 *.swp
 *.swo
 
+# Backup files
+*_old
+*_old.*
+*.bak
+*.orig
+
 # Testing
 .pytest_cache/
 .coverage
@@ -48,7 +54,7 @@ htmlcov/
 
 # Environment
 .env
-.env.*
+.env.local
 *.log
 
 # Distribution
@@ -58,6 +64,19 @@ htmlcov/
 # Output test files.
 test_data/*.png
 
-#Project root scripts.
-rbld_containers.sh
-quick_web.sh
+# Dev scripts (local convenience scripts - except validate-release.sh)
+scripts/*
+!scripts/validate-release.sh
+
+# Web UI auth database and SSL certs
+frontends/web/instance/
+frontends/web/certs/
+
+# Tests (private)
+tests/
+
+# RPi image build artifacts
+*.img
+*.img.xz
+*.img.zst
+pishrink.sh

.python-version

@@ -1 +1 @@
-3.12.0
+3.12

API.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Stegasoo REST API Documentation (v4.0.1)
+# Stegasoo REST API Documentation (v4.0.2)
 
 Complete REST API reference for Stegasoo steganography operations.
 
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ Check API status and configuration.
 
 ```json
 {
-  "version": "4.0.1",
+  "version": "4.0.2",
   "has_argon2": true,
   "has_qrcode_read": true,
   "has_dct": true,
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ X-Stegasoo-Capacity-Percent: 12.4
 X-Stegasoo-Embed-Mode: lsb
 X-Stegasoo-Channel-Mode: private
 X-Stegasoo-Channel-Fingerprint: ABCD-••••-...-3456
-X-Stegasoo-Version: 4.0.1
+X-Stegasoo-Version: 4.0.2
 
 <binary image data>
 ```

CHANGELOG.md

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+# Changelog
+
+All notable changes to Stegasoo will be documented in this file.
+
+The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/),
+and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org).
+
+## [4.1.2] - 2026-01-05
+
+### Added
+- **Docker Deployment**: Production-ready containerization
+  - `docker-compose.yml` for Web UI (port 5000) and REST API (port 8000)
+  - Multi-stage builds with base image for faster rebuilds
+  - Health checks, resource limits (768MB), and volume persistence
+  - Comprehensive `DOCKER.md` documentation
+- **Raspberry Pi First-Boot Wizard**: Interactive TUI setup experience
+  - `gum` TUI toolkit for styled prompts and spinners
+  - WiFi configuration, HTTPS setup, channel key generation
+  - Overclock presets (Pi 5: 2.8/3.0 GHz with cooling recommendations)
+  - Port 443 redirect option for clean HTTPS URLs
+  - Styled banners with purple→blue gradient and gold logo
+- **Pi Image Distribution**: Scripts for SD card imaging
+  - `sanitize-for-image.sh` removes credentials, SSH keys, user data
+  - Soft reset mode for testing without clearing WiFi
+  - Auto-validates sanitization before imaging
+- **Unit Tests**: Comprehensive pytest test suite
+  - Tests for encode/decode, LSB/DCT modes, channel keys
+  - Validation, generation, compression, edge cases
+  - 29 tests covering core library functionality
+- **Release Validation**: `scripts/validate-release.sh` for pre-release checks
+
+### Changed
+- Pi MOTD shows CPU speed and temperature when overclocked
+- Mobile UI polish and responsive improvements
+- Standardized ASCII banners across all Pi scripts
+- Setup script uses pyenv for Python 3.12 (Pi OS ships 3.13)
+
+### Fixed
+- DCT decode reliability improvements
+- Fixed `gum --inline` flag compatibility (not supported in all versions)
+- Wizard banner alignment and spacing issues
+
+## [4.1.0] - 2026-01-04
+
+### Added
+- **Admin Recovery System**: Password reset for locked-out admins
+  - Recovery key generated during setup (32-char alphanumeric)
+  - Multiple backup options: text file, QR code, stego image
+  - QR codes obfuscated (XOR'd with magic header hash)
+  - Stego backups hide key in an image using Stegasoo itself
+  - CLI: `stegasoo admin recover --db path/to/db`
+- **EXIF Editor**: Full metadata editing in Tools page
+  - View all EXIF fields from uploaded image
+  - Inline editing of individual fields
+  - Clear all metadata with one click
+  - Download cleaned image
+  - CLI: `stegasoo tools exif image.jpg [--clear] [--set Field=Value]`
+- **Multi-User Support**: Admin can create up to 16 additional users
+  - Role-based access control (admin/user)
+  - Admin user management page
+  - Temp password generation for new users
+- **Saved Channel Keys**: Users can save/manage channel keys in account page
+
+### Changed
+- **Architecture**: Consolidated `resolve_channel_key()` to library layer
+  - Single source of truth in `src/stegasoo/channel.py`
+  - CLI, API, WebUI now use thin wrappers
+- **DCT Pre-Check**: Fail fast with helpful error before expensive encoding
+- **Toast Notifications**: Auto-dismiss after 20 seconds with fade animation
+- `RECOVERY_OBFUSCATION_KEY` constant added to `constants.py`
+
+### Fixed
+- DCT payload size error now caught early with clear message
+
+## [4.0.2] - 2026-01-02
+
+### Added
+- **Web UI Authentication**: Single-admin login with SQLite3 user storage
+  - First-run setup wizard for admin account creation
+  - Account management page for password changes
+  - `@login_required` decorator protects encode/decode/generate routes
+  - Argon2id password hashing (lighter 64MB for fast login)
+- **Optional HTTPS**: Auto-generated self-signed certificates for home network deployment
+  - Configurable via `STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED` environment variable
+  - Certificates stored in `frontends/web/certs/`
+- New environment variables: `STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED`, `STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED`, `STEGASOO_HOSTNAME`
+
+### Changed
+- PIN entry column widened in encode/decode forms (col-md-4 → col-md-6)
+- Channel options column narrowed (col-md-8 → col-md-6)
+- QR preview panels enlarged for better text readability
+- Consistent font sizing across all preview panel banners (0.7rem filename, 0.6rem data, 0.65rem badges)
+
+### Fixed
+- QR preview text too small to read in encode/decode templates
+- Inconsistent label sizes between reference/carrier/stego panels
+
+## [4.0.1] - 2025-01-02
+
+### Fixed
+- Fixed numpy binary incompatibility on Python 3.10 (jpegio/scipy)
+- Fixed BatchCredentials test failures with missing `reference_photo` parameter
+- Graceful handling when DCT dependencies have version mismatches
+
+### Changed
+- Applied `ruff` linter fixes across entire codebase (~400 issues)
+- Applied `black` formatter to all Python files
+- Modernized type hints: `Optional[X]` → `X | None`
+- Updated ruff config to use `[tool.ruff.lint]` section
+- Moved documentation files to repository root
+
+### Removed
+- Removed obsolete debug/diagnostic scripts
+- Cleaned up backup files and dev scripts
+
+## [4.0.0] - 2024-12-29
+
+### Added
+- Refreshed Web UI with modern, snazzy interface
+- Improved user experience across all pages
+
+### Changed
+- Major version bump for breaking API changes
+- Simplified passphrase handling (single passphrase instead of day-based)
+- Removed date_str parameter from encoding
+
+### Fixed
+- Various bug fixes for Web UI
+- CLI updates and improvements
+
+## [3.2.0] - 2024-12-28
+
+### Added
+- Big revamp of the encoding system
+- Home and about page improvements
+- UNDER_THE_HOOD.md documentation
+
+### Changed
+- Renamed `phrase` → `passphrase` in API
+- Updated Web UI styling
+
+## [3.0.2] - 2024-12-27
+
+### Added
+- Full experimental DCT steganography support
+- jpegio integration for better JPEG manipulation
+- DCT/LSB mode selector in Web UI
+
+## [3.0.0] - 2024-12-25
+
+### Added
+- DCT (Discrete Cosine Transform) steganography mode
+- Support for JPEG carriers without quality loss
+- Channel key feature for private messaging
+
+### Changed
+- Complete rewrite of steganography engine
+- New hybrid authentication system
+
+## [2.0.0] - 2024-12-20
+
+### Added
+- Web UI frontend
+- REST API (FastAPI)
+- Batch processing support
+- RSA key authentication option
+
+### Changed
+- Migrated to hybrid photo + passphrase + PIN authentication
+
+## [1.0.0] - 2024-12-15
+
+### Added
+- Initial release
+- LSB steganography
+- AES-256-GCM encryption
+- CLI interface
+- Basic PIN authentication
+
+[4.1.2]: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/compare/v4.1.0...v4.1.2
+[4.1.0]: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/compare/v4.0.2...v4.1.0
+[4.0.2]: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/compare/v4.0.1...v4.0.2
+[4.0.1]: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/compare/v4.0.0...v4.0.1
+[4.0.0]: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/compare/v3.2.0...v4.0.0
+[3.2.0]: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/compare/v3.0.2...v3.2.0
+[3.0.2]: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/compare/v3.0.0...v3.0.2
+[3.0.0]: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/compare/v2.0.0...v3.0.0
+[2.0.0]: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/compare/v1.0.0...v2.0.0
+[1.0.0]: https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/releases/tag/v1.0.0

CLI.md

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
-# Stegasoo CLI Documentation (v4.0.1)
+# Stegasoo CLI Documentation (v4.1.0)
 
 Complete command-line interface reference for Stegasoo steganography operations.
 
 ## Table of Contents
 
 - [Installation](#installation)
-- [What's New in v4.0.0](#whats-new-in-v400)
+- [What's New in v4.1.0](#whats-new-in-v410)
 - [Quick Start](#quick-start)
 - [Commands](#commands)
   - [generate](#generate-command)
@@ -13,10 +13,11 @@ Complete command-line interface reference for Stegasoo steganography operations.
   - [decode](#decode-command)
   - [verify](#verify-command)
   - [channel](#channel-command)
+  - [admin](#admin-command)
+  - [tools](#tools-command)
   - [info](#info-command)
   - [compare](#compare-command)
   - [modes](#modes-command)
-  - [strip-metadata](#strip-metadata-command)
 - [Channel Keys](#channel-keys)
 - [Embedding Modes](#embedding-modes)
 - [Security Factors](#security-factors)
@@ -65,9 +66,28 @@ stegasoo channel show
 
 ---
 
+## What's New in v4.1.0
+
+Version 4.1.0 adds **admin recovery** and **tools** commands:
+
+| Feature | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| Admin recovery | Reset admin password using recovery key |
+| EXIF tools | View, edit, and strip image metadata |
+| Peek tool | Quick stego detection check |
+| Strip tool | Remove hidden data from images |
+
+**New commands:**
+- `stegasoo admin recover` - Reset admin password with recovery key
+- `stegasoo tools exif` - View/edit EXIF metadata
+- `stegasoo tools peek` - Check for hidden data
+- `stegasoo tools strip` - Remove stego data from image
+
+---
+
 ## What's New in v4.0.0
 
-Version 4.0.0 adds **channel key** support for deployment/group isolation:
+Version 4.0.0 added **channel key** support for deployment/group isolation:
 
 | Feature | Description |
 |---------|-------------|
@@ -76,14 +96,6 @@ Version 4.0.0 adds **channel key** support for deployment/group isolation:
 | CLI management | New `stegasoo channel` command group |
 | Flexible override | Use server config, explicit key, or public mode |
 
-**Key benefits:**
-- ✅ Isolate messages between teams, deployments, or groups
-- ✅ Same credentials can't decode messages from different channels
-- ✅ Backward compatible (public mode = no channel key)
-- ✅ Easy key distribution via environment variables or config files
-
-**Breaking change:** v4.0.0 messages (with channel key) cannot be decoded by v3.x installations.
-
 ---
 
 ## Quick Start
@@ -495,12 +507,150 @@ Now also displays channel key status.
 
 ---
 
-### Strip-Metadata Command
+### Admin Command
 
-Remove all metadata from an image.
+Manage Web UI admin accounts and recovery.
+
+#### Subcommands
+
+| Subcommand | Description |
+|------------|-------------|
+| `recover` | Reset admin password using recovery key |
+
+#### admin recover
+
+Reset the admin password for a Web UI database.
 
 ```bash
-stegasoo strip-metadata IMAGE [OPTIONS]
+stegasoo admin recover --db PATH [OPTIONS]
+```
+
+| Option | Short | Type | Required | Description |
+|--------|-------|------|----------|-------------|
+| `--db` | `-d` | path | ✓ | Path to stegasoo.db file |
+| `--key` | `-k` | string | | Recovery key (prompted if not provided) |
+| `--password` | `-p` | string | | New password (prompted if not provided) |
+
+**Examples:**
+
+```bash
+# Interactive mode (prompts for key and password)
+stegasoo admin recover --db frontends/web/instance/stegasoo.db
+
+# Non-interactive mode
+stegasoo admin recover \
+  --db /path/to/stegasoo.db \
+  --key "XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX" \
+  --password "NewSecurePassword123"
+```
+
+**Recovery process:**
+1. The recovery key is verified against the database hash
+2. If valid, the admin password is reset
+3. User can now log in with the new password
+
+**Note:** Recovery keys are instance-bound. A key from one database won't work on another.
+
+---
+
+### Tools Command
+
+Image utilities and analysis tools.
+
+#### Subcommands
+
+| Subcommand | Description |
+|------------|-------------|
+| `exif` | View/edit EXIF metadata |
+| `peek` | Check for hidden data |
+| `strip` | Remove stego data from image |
+
+#### tools exif
+
+View and edit EXIF metadata in images.
+
+```bash
+stegasoo tools exif IMAGE [OPTIONS]
+```
+
+| Option | Type | Description |
+|--------|------|-------------|
+| `--clear` | flag | Remove all EXIF metadata |
+| `--set FIELD=VALUE` | string | Set a specific EXIF field |
+| `--output` / `-o` | path | Output filename (default: overwrites input) |
+| `--json` | flag | Output as JSON |
+
+**Examples:**
+
+```bash
+# View all EXIF data
+stegasoo tools exif photo.jpg
+
+# View as JSON
+stegasoo tools exif photo.jpg --json
+
+# Clear all metadata
+stegasoo tools exif photo.jpg --clear -o clean.jpg
+
+# Set specific fields
+stegasoo tools exif photo.jpg \
+  --set "Artist=John Doe" \
+  --set "Copyright=2026" \
+  -o tagged.jpg
+
+# Remove GPS data only
+stegasoo tools exif photo.jpg \
+  --set "GPSLatitude=" \
+  --set "GPSLongitude=" \
+  -o no-gps.jpg
+```
+
+#### tools peek
+
+Check if an image contains hidden Stegasoo data.
+
+```bash
+stegasoo tools peek IMAGE [OPTIONS]
+```
+
+| Option | Type | Description |
+|--------|------|-------------|
+| `--json` | flag | Output as JSON |
+| `--quiet` / `-q` | flag | Exit code only (0=found, 1=not found) |
+
+**Examples:**
+
+```bash
+# Check for hidden data
+stegasoo tools peek suspicious.png
+
+# Script-friendly check
+if stegasoo tools peek image.png -q; then
+  echo "Contains hidden data"
+fi
+```
+
+#### tools strip
+
+Remove hidden stego data from an image (destructive).
+
+```bash
+stegasoo tools strip IMAGE [OPTIONS]
+```
+
+| Option | Type | Description |
+|--------|------|-------------|
+| `--output` / `-o` | path | Output filename |
+| `--force` / `-f` | flag | Overwrite without confirmation |
+
+**Examples:**
+
+```bash
+# Strip and save to new file
+stegasoo tools strip stego.png -o clean.png
+
+# Strip in place (with confirmation)
+stegasoo tools strip stego.png
 ```
 
 ---

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+# Code of Conduct
+
+## Our Pledge
+
+We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our
+community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender
+identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status,
+nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity
+and orientation.
+
+We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
+diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment:
+
+* Using welcoming and inclusive language
+* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+* Focusing on what is best for the community
+* Showing empathy towards other community members
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior:
+
+* The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances
+* Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+* Public or private harassment
+* Publishing others' private information without explicit permission
+* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate
+
+## Enforcement Responsibilities
+
+Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards
+of acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in
+response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive,
+or harmful.
+
+## Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when
+an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces.
+
+## Enforcement
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
+reported to the project maintainers. All complaints will be reviewed and
+investigated promptly and fairly.
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org),
+version 2.0.

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to Stegasoo
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to Stegasoo! This document provides guidelines and information for contributors.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- Python 3.10 or higher
+- Git
+- Docker (optional, for container testing)
+
+### Development Setup
+
+1. **Clone the repository**
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo.git
+   cd stegasoo
+   ```
+
+2. **Create a virtual environment**
+   ```bash
+   python -m venv venv
+   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
+   ```
+
+3. **Install development dependencies**
+   ```bash
+   pip install -e ".[dev]"
+   ```
+
+4. **Install pre-commit hooks**
+   ```bash
+   pre-commit install
+   ```
+
+## Development Workflow
+
+### Code Style
+
+We use the following tools to maintain code quality:
+
+- **Black** - Code formatting (line length: 100)
+- **Ruff** - Linting
+- **MyPy** - Type checking
+
+Run all checks before committing:
+```bash
+black src/ tests/ frontends/
+ruff check src/ tests/ frontends/
+mypy src/
+```
+
+### Running Tests
+
+```bash
+# Run all tests
+pytest
+
+# Run with coverage
+pytest --cov=stegasoo --cov-report=term-missing
+
+# Run specific test file
+pytest tests/test_stegasoo.py
+```
+
+### Type Hints
+
+All new code should include type hints:
+
+```python
+def encode_message(
+    message: str,
+    carrier_image: bytes,
+    passphrase: str,
+    pin: str = "",
+) -> EncodeResult:
+    ...
+```
+
+## Making Changes
+
+### Branch Naming
+
+- `feature/description` - New features
+- `fix/description` - Bug fixes
+- `docs/description` - Documentation updates
+- `refactor/description` - Code refactoring
+
+### Commit Messages
+
+Write clear, concise commit messages:
+
+```
+Add channel key validation for private messaging
+
+- Implement validate_channel_key() function
+- Add tests for valid/invalid key formats
+- Update CLI to support --channel-key flag
+```
+
+### Pull Request Process
+
+1. **Create a feature branch** from `main`
+2. **Make your changes** with appropriate tests
+3. **Ensure all checks pass** (tests, linting, formatting)
+4. **Submit a PR** with a clear description
+5. **Address review feedback** promptly
+
+### PR Checklist
+
+- [ ] Tests added/updated for changes
+- [ ] Documentation updated if needed
+- [ ] CHANGELOG.md updated for user-facing changes
+- [ ] All CI checks passing
+- [ ] No merge conflicts with `main`
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+stegasoo/
+├── src/stegasoo/       # Core library
+│   ├── crypto.py       # Encryption/decryption
+│   ├── steganography.py # LSB embedding
+│   ├── dct_steganography.py # DCT embedding
+│   └── ...
+├── frontends/
+│   ├── cli/            # Command-line interface
+│   ├── web/            # Flask web UI
+│   └── api/            # FastAPI REST API
+├── tests/              # Test suite
+└── examples/           # Usage examples
+```
+
+## Reporting Issues
+
+### Bug Reports
+
+Please include:
+- Python version and OS
+- Stegasoo version (`stegasoo --version`)
+- Minimal reproduction steps
+- Expected vs actual behavior
+- Error messages/tracebacks
+
+### Feature Requests
+
+Please include:
+- Use case description
+- Proposed solution (if any)
+- Alternatives considered
+
+## Security
+
+If you discover a security vulnerability, please see [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for responsible disclosure guidelines. **Do not open a public issue for security vulnerabilities.**
+
+## License
+
+By contributing, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License.
+
+## Questions?
+
+Feel free to open a discussion or issue if you have questions about contributing.
+
+Thank you for helping make Stegasoo better!

DOCKER.md

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+# Docker Deployment
+
+Stegasoo provides Docker images for both the Web UI and REST API.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+# Build and start all services
+docker-compose up -d
+
+# Check status
+docker-compose ps
+```
+
+Access:
+- **Web UI**: http://localhost:5000
+- **REST API**: http://localhost:8000
+
+## Services
+
+| Service | Port | Description |
+|---------|------|-------------|
+| `web` | 5000 | Flask Web UI with authentication |
+| `api` | 8000 | FastAPI REST API |
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Environment Variables
+
+Create a `.env` file or set these variables:
+
+```bash
+# Channel key for private group communication (optional)
+STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY=XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
+
+# Web UI authentication (default: enabled)
+STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED=true
+
+# HTTPS support (default: disabled)
+STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=false
+STEGASOO_HOSTNAME=localhost
+```
+
+### Volume Mounts
+
+Persistent data is stored in Docker volumes:
+
+| Volume | Purpose |
+|--------|---------|
+| `stegasoo-web-data` | User database, session data |
+| `stegasoo-web-certs` | SSL certificates (if HTTPS enabled) |
+
+## Building
+
+### Standard Build (Recommended)
+
+Uses a pre-built base image with all dependencies:
+
+```bash
+# First time only: build the base image
+docker build -f Dockerfile.base -t stegasoo-base:latest .
+
+# Build services (fast - only copies app code)
+docker-compose build
+```
+
+### Full Build (No Base Image)
+
+If you don't have the base image, the Dockerfile will build all dependencies (slower):
+
+```bash
+docker-compose build
+```
+
+## Commands
+
+```bash
+# Start services
+docker-compose up -d
+
+# View logs
+docker-compose logs -f
+
+# Stop services
+docker-compose down
+
+# Rebuild after code changes
+docker-compose build && docker-compose up -d
+
+# Full rebuild (no cache)
+docker-compose build --no-cache
+```
+
+## Resource Limits
+
+Each container is configured with:
+- **Memory limit**: 768 MB
+- **Memory reservation**: 384 MB
+
+This accounts for Argon2id's 256 MB RAM requirement during key derivation.
+
+## Health Checks
+
+Both services include health checks:
+- Interval: 30 seconds
+- Timeout: 10 seconds
+- Start period: 5 seconds
+- Retries: 3
+
+Check health status:
+```bash
+docker-compose ps
+```
+
+## Production Deployment
+
+For production, consider:
+
+1. **Enable HTTPS**:
+   ```bash
+   STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=true
+   STEGASOO_HOSTNAME=your-domain.com
+   ```
+
+2. **Use secrets for channel key**:
+   ```bash
+   # Don't commit .env files with secrets
+   export STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY=your-key
+   docker-compose up -d
+   ```
+
+3. **Reverse proxy**: Put behind nginx/traefik for TLS termination
+
+4. **Backup volumes**:
+   ```bash
+   docker run --rm -v stegasoo-web-data:/data -v $(pwd):/backup \
+     alpine tar czf /backup/stegasoo-backup.tar.gz /data
+   ```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Container won't start
+```bash
+# Check logs
+docker-compose logs web
+docker-compose logs api
+```
+
+### Out of memory
+Increase Docker's memory allocation or reduce worker count in Dockerfile.
+
+### Permission errors
+The containers run as non-root user `stego` (UID 1000). Ensure volume permissions match.

Dockerfile

@@ -62,8 +62,8 @@ COPY src/ src/
 COPY data/ data/
 COPY frontends/web/ frontends/web/
 
-# Create upload directory
-RUN mkdir -p /tmp/stego_uploads
+# Create upload directory and instance directories (for volumes)
+RUN mkdir -p /tmp/stego_uploads /app/frontends/web/instance /app/frontends/web/certs
 
 # Create non-root user
 RUN useradd -m -u 1000 stego && chown -R stego:stego /app /tmp/stego_uploads

INSTALL.md

@@ -227,6 +227,23 @@ docker-compose logs -f
 docker-compose down
 ```
 
+#### Authentication Configuration (v4.0.2)
+
+The Web UI supports optional authentication. Configure via environment variables:
+
+```bash
+# .env file (create in project root)
+STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED=true      # Enable login (default: true)
+STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=false    # Enable HTTPS (default: false)
+STEGASOO_HOSTNAME=localhost     # Hostname for SSL cert
+STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY=           # Optional channel key
+
+# Then run
+docker-compose up -d web
+```
+
+On first access, you'll be prompted to create an admin account. The database and SSL certs are persisted in Docker volumes.
+
 #### Services
 
 | Service | URL | Description |
@@ -418,20 +435,121 @@ pip install stegasoo[all]
 
 ### Raspberry Pi
 
-Stegasoo works on Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB+ RAM recommended):
+Stegasoo works on Raspberry Pi 4/5 (4GB+ RAM recommended for Web UI).
+
+#### Step 1: Install System Dependencies
 
 ```bash
-# System dependencies
-sudo apt-get install python3-dev libzbar0 libjpeg-dev
-
-# Install (may take a while to compile)
-pip install stegasoo[cli]
-
-# For web/api, ensure enough RAM
-pip install stegasoo[web]  # Needs ~768MB free
+sudo apt-get update
+sudo apt-get install -y \
+  build-essential \
+  git \
+  libssl-dev \
+  zlib1g-dev \
+  libbz2-dev \
+  libreadline-dev \
+  libsqlite3-dev \
+  libncursesw5-dev \
+  xz-utils \
+  tk-dev \
+  libxml2-dev \
+  libxmlsec1-dev \
+  libffi-dev \
+  liblzma-dev \
+  libzbar0 \
+  libjpeg-dev
 ```
 
-**Note:** Argon2 operations will be slower on Pi due to memory-hardness.
+#### Step 2: Install Python 3.12 via pyenv
+
+Raspberry Pi OS ships with Python 3.13, which is **not compatible** with jpegio. Install Python 3.12:
+
+```bash
+# Install pyenv
+curl https://pyenv.run | bash
+
+# Add to ~/.bashrc
+echo 'export PYENV_ROOT="$HOME/.pyenv"' >> ~/.bashrc
+echo '[[ -d $PYENV_ROOT/bin ]] && export PATH="$PYENV_ROOT/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc
+echo 'eval "$(pyenv init - bash)"' >> ~/.bashrc
+source ~/.bashrc
+
+# Install Python 3.12 (takes ~10 minutes on Pi 5)
+pyenv install 3.12
+pyenv global 3.12
+```
+
+#### Step 3: Build jpegio for ARM
+
+The upstream jpegio has x86-specific build flags. Patch and build from source:
+
+```bash
+# Clone jpegio
+git clone https://github.com/dwgoon/jpegio.git
+cd jpegio
+
+# Patch for ARM (removes x86-specific -m64 flag)
+sed -i "s/cargs.append('-m64')/pass  # ARM fix/" setup.py
+
+# Build and install
+pip install .
+cd ..
+```
+
+#### Step 4: Install Stegasoo
+
+```bash
+# Clone Stegasoo
+git clone https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo.git
+cd stegasoo
+
+# Create venv with Python 3.12
+~/.pyenv/versions/3.12.*/bin/python -m venv venv
+source venv/bin/activate
+
+# Install (jpegio already installed, skip it)
+pip install -e ".[web]" --no-deps
+pip install argon2-cffi cryptography pillow flask gunicorn scipy numpy pyzbar qrcode
+```
+
+#### Step 5: Run the Web UI
+
+```bash
+cd frontends/web
+
+# Optional: Enable authentication
+export STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED=true
+
+# Optional: Enable HTTPS for local network security
+export STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=true
+export STEGASOO_HOSTNAME=raspberrypi.local
+
+# Start server
+python app.py
+# Access at http://<pi-ip>:5000
+```
+
+#### Verify Installation
+
+```bash
+python -c "
+import stegasoo
+from stegasoo.dct_steganography import has_jpegio_support
+print(f'Stegasoo: {stegasoo.__version__}')
+print(f'Argon2: {stegasoo.has_argon2()}')
+print(f'DCT: {stegasoo.has_dct_support()}')
+print(f'jpegio: {has_jpegio_support()}')
+"
+# Expected: All True
+```
+
+#### Notes
+
+- **RAM**: Web UI needs ~768MB free for Argon2 + scipy operations
+- **Performance**: Argon2 operations take 3-5 seconds on Pi 5 (vs ~2s on desktop)
+- **Python 3.13**: Not supported due to jpegio C extension incompatibility
+- **First run**: Will prompt you to create an admin account
+- **HTTPS**: Generates self-signed certificate (browsers will warn)
 
 ---
 

LICENSE

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+MIT License
+
+Copyright (c) 2024-2025 Aaron D. Lee
+
+Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
+of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
+in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
+to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
+copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
+furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
+
+The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
+copies or substantial portions of the Software.
+
+THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
+IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
+FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
+AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
+LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
+OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
+SOFTWARE.

PLAN-4.1.0.md

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+# Stegasoo 4.1.0 Plan
+
+## Overview
+
+Version 4.1.0 is a feature release focusing on small-group deployment improvements and new utilities.
+
+## Goals
+
+1. ~~**Multi-User Support** - Admin can create up to 16 users for shared deployments~~ ✅ DONE
+2. **Channel Key QR** - Easy visual sharing of channel keys via QR codes
+3. ~~**CLI Channel Commands** - Manage channel keys from command line~~ ✅ DONE
+4. **Advanced Tools** - Image/stego utilities (TBD)
+
+---
+
+## Feature 1: Multi-User Support ✅ COMPLETED
+
+> Implemented in commit 7b33501. All requirements met.
+
+### Requirements
+
+- 16 users + 1 admin maximum (17 total)
+- First user created at setup is always admin
+- Admin can add/delete users, reset passwords
+- Regular users can only change their own password
+- No self-registration (admin-invite only)
+
+### Database Changes
+
+**Update User model in `frontends/web/models.py`:**
+
+```python
+class User(db.Model):
+    id = Column(Integer, primary_key=True)
+    username = Column(String(80), unique=True, nullable=False)
+    password_hash = Column(String(255), nullable=False)
+    role = Column(String(20), default='user')  # 'admin' or 'user'
+    created_at = Column(DateTime, default=datetime.utcnow)
+```
+
+**Migration:** Add `role` and `created_at` columns. Existing users get `role='admin'`.
+
+### New Routes
+
+| Route | Method | Access | Description |
+|-------|--------|--------|-------------|
+| `/admin/users` | GET | admin | List all users |
+| `/admin/users/new` | GET, POST | admin | Create user form |
+| `/admin/users/<id>/delete` | POST | admin | Delete user |
+| `/admin/users/<id>/reset-password` | POST | admin | Generate temp password |
+
+### New Decorator
+
+```python
+# auth.py
+def admin_required(f):
+    @wraps(f)
+    def decorated(*args, **kwargs):
+        if not current_user.is_authenticated:
+            return redirect(url_for('login'))
+        if current_user.role != 'admin':
+            flash('Admin access required', 'error')
+            return redirect(url_for('index'))
+        return f(*args, **kwargs)
+    return decorated
+```
+
+### UI Changes
+
+**Navigation (for admin users):**
+- Add "Users" link in navbar (visible only to admin)
+
+**Account page (`/account`):**
+- Admin sees link to user management
+- All users see their own password change form
+
+**New template: `templates/admin/users.html`:**
+- Table: Username | Role | Created | Actions
+- Actions: Reset Password, Delete (disabled for self)
+- "Add User" button (disabled if at 16 user limit)
+- Show count: "3 of 16 users"
+
+**New template: `templates/admin/user_new.html`:**
+- Username field (email-style allowed)
+- Password field (auto-populated with random 8-char, admin can override)
+- Submit → confirmation page shows password once with copy button
+
+### Validation
+
+- Username: 3-80 chars, alphanumeric + underscore/hyphen + @/. for email-style
+- Password: 8+ chars (same as current)
+- Can't delete yourself
+- Can't demote the last admin
+- Deleting user immediately invalidates their sessions
+
+---
+
+## Feature 2: Channel Key QR
+
+### Web UI
+
+**About page additions:**
+
+If `STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY` environment variable is set:
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│  Channel Key                            │
+│                                         │
+│  ██████████████    Your server uses a   │
+│  ██          ██    private channel key. │
+│  ██  ██████  ██    Share this QR with   │
+│  ██  ██████  ██    others to join.      │
+│  ██          ██                         │
+│  ██████████████    [Copy Key] [Download]│
+│                                         │
+│  Key: abc123...xyz                      │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+- QR generated server-side using `qrcode` library
+- "Copy Key" copies text to clipboard
+- "Download QR" saves as PNG
+
+**Implementation:**
+
+```python
+# about route addition
+@app.route('/about')
+def about():
+    channel_key = os.environ.get('STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY', '')
+    channel_qr_b64 = None
+    if channel_key:
+        # Generate QR as base64 PNG
+        qr = qrcode.make(channel_key)
+        buffer = BytesIO()
+        qr.save(buffer, format='PNG')
+        channel_qr_b64 = base64.b64encode(buffer.getvalue()).decode()
+    return render_template('about.html',
+                          channel_key=channel_key,
+                          channel_qr=channel_qr_b64)
+```
+
+### CLI Commands
+
+**New command group: `stegasoo channel`**
+
+```bash
+# Generate a new channel key
+stegasoo channel generate
+# Output:
+# Channel Key: stg_abc123...xyz789
+#
+# ██████████████████
+# ██              ██
+# ██  ██████████  ██
+# ...
+#
+# Set in environment: export STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY="stg_abc123..."
+
+# Show current key (from env or argument)
+stegasoo channel show
+# Output:
+# Channel Key: stg_abc123...xyz789
+
+# Display QR in terminal (ASCII)
+stegasoo channel qr
+# Output: ASCII QR code
+
+# Save QR as PNG
+stegasoo channel qr -o channel-key.png
+# Output: Saved to channel-key.png
+
+# Explicit format selection
+stegasoo channel qr --format ascii      # Terminal (default)
+stegasoo channel qr --format png -o -   # PNG to stdout
+```
+
+**Implementation notes:**
+
+- Use `qrcode[pil]` for PNG output
+- Use `qrcode` with `print_ascii()` for terminal
+- Read key from `--key` argument or `STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY` env var
+- `generate` uses existing `generate_channel_key()` from `stegasoo.channel`
+
+---
+
+## File Changes Summary
+
+### New Files
+
+| File | Description |
+|------|-------------|
+| `frontends/web/templates/admin/users.html` | User management page |
+| `frontends/web/templates/admin/user_new.html` | Add user form |
+
+### Modified Files
+
+| File | Changes |
+|------|---------|
+| `frontends/web/models.py` | Add `role`, `created_at` to User |
+| `frontends/web/auth.py` | Add `@admin_required`, user management routes |
+| `frontends/web/templates/base.html` | Add Users link for admins |
+| `frontends/web/templates/account.html` | Add admin link |
+| `frontends/web/templates/about.html` | Add channel key QR section |
+| `src/stegasoo/cli.py` | Add `channel` command group |
+
+---
+
+## Testing Plan
+
+### Multi-User
+
+1. Fresh install → first user is admin
+2. Admin can create users up to limit (16)
+3. Admin can't create 17th user (shows error)
+4. Regular user can log in, encode/decode
+5. Regular user can't access `/admin/users`
+6. Admin can reset user password
+7. Admin can delete user
+8. Admin can't delete self
+9. Existing 4.0.2 databases upgrade correctly (single user becomes admin)
+
+### Channel Key QR
+
+1. About page shows nothing if no channel key
+2. About page shows QR + key if channel key set
+3. Copy button works
+4. Download gives valid PNG
+5. QR scans correctly to key value
+
+### CLI
+
+1. `channel generate` creates valid key + shows QR
+2. `channel show` displays current key
+3. `channel qr` outputs ASCII to terminal
+4. `channel qr -o file.png` saves PNG
+5. Commands work with `--key` override
+6. Commands read from env var
+
+---
+
+## Feature 3: Advanced Tools
+
+### Included Tools
+
+| Tool | Web | CLI | Description |
+|------|-----|-----|-------------|
+| **Capacity Calculator** | ✓ | ✓ | Upload image → show DCT/LSB capacity |
+| **Metadata Stripper** | ✓ | ✓ | Remove EXIF/metadata from image |
+| **Stego Detector** | ✓ | ✓ | Analyze image for signs of hidden data |
+| **Image Compare** | ✓ | - | Side-by-side before/after diff |
+| **Header Peek** | ✓ | ✓ | Check for Stegasoo header without decrypting |
+| **Batch Mode** | - | ✓ | Encode/decode multiple files |
+
+### Web UI: `/tools` Page
+
+New page with card-based layout:
+
+```
+┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│  🛠️ Advanced Tools                                          │
+├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+│                                                             │
+│  ┌─────────────────┐  ┌─────────────────┐                   │
+│  │ 📏 Capacity     │  │ 🧹 Metadata     │                   │
+│  │   Calculator    │  │   Stripper      │                   │
+│  │                 │  │                 │                   │
+│  │ Check how much  │  │ Remove EXIF     │                   │
+│  │ data fits       │  │ before encoding │                   │
+│  └─────────────────┘  └─────────────────┘                   │
+│                                                             │
+│  ┌─────────────────┐  ┌─────────────────┐                   │
+│  │ 🔍 Stego        │  │ 🔎 Header       │                   │
+│  │   Detector      │  │   Peek          │                   │
+│  │                 │  │                 │                   │
+│  │ Analyze image   │  │ Check for       │                   │
+│  │ for hidden data │  │ Stegasoo data   │                   │
+│  └─────────────────┘  └─────────────────┘                   │
+│                                                             │
+│  ┌─────────────────┐                                        │
+│  │ ⚖️ Image        │                                        │
+│  │   Compare       │                                        │
+│  │                 │                                        │
+│  │ Before/after    │                                        │
+│  │ diff view       │                                        │
+│  └─────────────────┘                                        │
+│                                                             │
+└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+```
+
+Each card opens a modal or expands inline for the tool interface.
+
+### CLI Structure
+
+```bash
+# Capacity calculator
+stegasoo capacity image.jpg
+stegasoo capacity image.jpg --format json
+
+# Metadata stripper
+stegasoo strip image.jpg                    # Output to image_stripped.jpg
+stegasoo strip image.jpg -o clean.jpg       # Custom output
+stegasoo strip image.jpg --in-place         # Overwrite original
+
+# Stego detector
+stegasoo detect image.jpg
+stegasoo detect image.jpg --verbose         # Detailed analysis
+
+# Header peek
+stegasoo peek image.jpg
+# Output: "Stegasoo DCT header detected" or "No Stegasoo header found"
+
+# Batch mode
+stegasoo encode --batch manifest.json       # JSON with files + credentials
+stegasoo decode --batch input_dir/ --out output_dir/
+```
+
+### Tool Details
+
+#### Capacity Calculator
+- Input: Image file
+- Output: Dimensions, megapixels, DCT capacity, LSB capacity
+- Web: Upload zone + results panel
+- CLI: Table or JSON output
+
+#### Metadata Stripper
+- Input: Image file
+- Output: Clean image (EXIF/metadata removed)
+- Show what was removed (camera model, GPS, etc.)
+- Preserve image quality
+
+#### Stego Detector
+- Input: Image file
+- Analysis:
+  - Chi-square analysis (LSB detection)
+  - DCT coefficient histogram analysis
+  - Visual inspection hints
+- Output: Likelihood score + findings
+- Note: Detection is probabilistic, not definitive
+
+#### Image Compare
+- Input: Two images (original + stego)
+- Output:
+  - Side-by-side view
+  - Difference overlay (amplified)
+  - Pixel-level stats (PSNR, SSIM)
+- Web only (visual tool)
+
+#### Header Peek
+- Input: Image file
+- Output: Header found (yes/no), mode (DCT/LSB), embedded size estimate
+- Does NOT decrypt - just checks for valid header structure
+- Useful for "is this a stego image?" without credentials
+
+#### Batch Mode
+- CLI only
+- Manifest file (JSON) or directory-based
+- Progress bar for multiple files
+- Error handling per-file (continue on failure)
+
+---
+
+## Migration Notes
+
+### Database Migration
+
+For existing 4.0.2 installations:
+
+```python
+# migrations/add_user_role.py
+def upgrade():
+    # Add columns with defaults
+    op.add_column('user', sa.Column('role', sa.String(20), default='user'))
+    op.add_column('user', sa.Column('created_at', sa.DateTime))
+
+    # Set existing users as admin (they were the first user)
+    op.execute("UPDATE user SET role = 'admin' WHERE role IS NULL")
+    op.execute("UPDATE user SET created_at = datetime('now') WHERE created_at IS NULL")
+```
+
+Or simpler: detect on startup, update schema automatically (current pattern).
+
+---
+
+## Out of Scope
+
+- Per-user channel keys
+- User groups/teams
+- API authentication tokens
+- User activity logging
+- Password complexity rules beyond length
+
+---
+
+## Estimated Effort
+
+| Component | Complexity |
+|-----------|------------|
+| Database schema change | Low |
+| Admin routes + templates | Medium |
+| Access control decorator | Low |
+| About page QR | Low |
+| CLI channel commands | Medium |
+| Advanced Tools (TBD) | Medium-High |
+| Testing | Medium |
+
+---
+
+## Decisions
+
+1. **Temp password flow:** Password field auto-populates with random 8-char password. Admin can override if desired. Show password once on confirmation page.
+
+2. **Session handling:** Yes - deleting a user immediately invalidates their active sessions (ban hammer).
+
+3. **Username rules:** Sane requirements, email-style allowed. Validation: 3-80 chars, alphanumeric, underscore, hyphen, @ and . for email-style.
+
+---
+
+## Approval
+
+- [x] Plan reviewed
+- [x] Questions resolved
+- [x] Ready to implement
+
+## Progress
+
+- [x] Multi-User Support (commit 7b33501)
+- [x] Channel Key QR (Web UI) - added QR generator on About page
+- [x] CLI Channel Commands
+- [x] Saved Channel Keys (Web UI) - users can save/manage channel keys
+- [x] Advanced Tools - Image Security Toolkit
+  - [x] CLI: `stegasoo tools capacity/strip/peek/exif`
+  - [x] API: `/api/tools/capacity`, `/api/tools/peek`, `/api/tools/exif/*`
+  - [x] WebUI: Tools page with tabbed interface
+  - [x] EXIF Editor with inline editing, clear all, save/download
+
+---
+
+## Architectural Improvements (4.1.0)
+
+### Consolidated Channel Key Resolution
+
+Moved `resolve_channel_key()` from 3 duplicate implementations to single source of truth in `src/stegasoo/channel.py`:
+
+```python
+# Library: src/stegasoo/channel.py
+def resolve_channel_key(value, *, file_path=None, no_channel=False) -> str | None:
+    """Unified channel key resolution - returns None (auto), "" (public), or key."""
+
+def get_channel_response_info(channel_key) -> dict:
+    """Get channel info dict for API/WebUI responses."""
+```
+
+Frontends now use thin wrappers that translate exceptions to their context (Click/HTTP).
+
+### DCT Payload Pre-Check
+
+Added `will_fit_by_mode()` pre-check to WebUI encode to fail fast with helpful error message instead of cryptic exception deep in DCT processing.
+
+### EXIF Tools (Library Layer)
+
+Added to `src/stegasoo/utils.py`:
+- `read_image_exif(image_data)` - Read EXIF metadata as dict
+- `write_image_exif(image_data, updates)` - Update EXIF fields (JPEG only)
+
+Dependencies added: `piexif>=1.1.0`
+
+---
+
+## Action Item: Architectural Review ✅ DONE
+
+Reviewed modules for consistency with Library → CLI → API → WebUI pattern:
+
+| Module | Library | CLI | API | WebUI | Status |
+|--------|---------|-----|-----|-------|--------|
+| encode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Consistent |
+| decode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Consistent |
+| channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Consolidated resolve_channel_key |
+| tools | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Complete |
+| generate | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | CLI has `stegasoo generate` |
+
+Priority order: Developer/CLI → API integrator → WebUI end-user
+
+---
+
+## Admin Recovery System (4.1.0) ✅ DONE
+
+Password reset capability for locked-out admins with multiple backup options.
+
+### Library Layer (`src/stegasoo/recovery.py`)
+
+```python
+# Key generation and validation
+generate_recovery_key() -> str       # XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-... (32 chars)
+hash_recovery_key(key) -> str        # SHA-256 for storage
+verify_recovery_key(key, hash) -> bool
+
+# QR code (obfuscated - scans as gibberish)
+obfuscate_key(key) -> str            # XOR with RECOVERY_OBFUSCATION_KEY
+deobfuscate_key(data) -> str | None
+generate_recovery_qr(key) -> bytes   # PNG with obfuscated data
+extract_key_from_qr(image) -> str | None
+
+# Stego backup (hide key in an image)
+create_stego_backup(key, carrier_image) -> bytes
+extract_stego_backup(stego_image, reference) -> str | None
+```
+
+### Database (`app_settings` table)
+
+- `recovery_key_hash` - SHA-256 of recovery key (or null if disabled)
+
+### Web Routes
+
+| Route | Method | Description |
+|-------|--------|-------------|
+| `/setup/recovery` | GET, POST | Step 2 of initial setup |
+| `/recover` | GET, POST | Password reset page |
+| `/recover/stego` | POST | Extract key from stego backup |
+| `/account/recovery/regenerate` | GET, POST | Generate new key |
+| `/account/recovery/disable` | POST | Remove recovery option |
+| `/account/recovery/stego-backup` | POST | Create stego backup |
+
+### CLI Commands
+
+```bash
+stegasoo admin recover --db path/to/stegasoo.db  # Reset password
+stegasoo admin generate-key [--qr]               # Generate key (reference)
+```
+
+### Security Model
+
+1. Recovery key shown once during setup - only hash stored
+2. QR codes XOR'd with `RECOVERY_OBFUSCATION_KEY` (fixed in constants.py)
+3. Stego backups use fixed internal passphrase/PIN - security is obscurity
+4. Instance-bound: recovery key hash must match in target database
+5. Options: text file, QR image, stego image, or no recovery (most secure)

PLAN-4.1.2.md

@@ -0,0 +1,250 @@
+# Stegasoo 4.1.2 Plan
+
+## Release Theme
+Polish and UX improvements after the 4.1.1 stability release.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Real Progress Bar for Encode/Decode
+
+**Status:** Done
+
+**Problem:** Users see elapsed time but no indication of how far along the operation is. Long DCT encodes on Pi can take 2-3 minutes with no feedback.
+
+**Solution:** Polling + progress file approach
+
+### Backend Changes
+
+1. **dct_steganography.py** - Write progress during block loop:
+   ```python
+   if progress_file and block_num % 50 == 0:
+       with open(progress_file, 'w') as f:
+           json.dump({"current": block_num, "total": total_blocks, "phase": "embedding"}, f)
+   ```
+
+2. **app.py** - New endpoints:
+   - `POST /encode` returns `job_id`, starts subprocess
+   - `GET /encode/progress/<job_id>` returns progress JSON
+   - `GET /encode/result/<job_id>` returns final result when done
+
+3. **Subprocess wrapper** - Pass progress file path to encode/decode functions
+
+### Frontend Changes
+
+1. **stegasoo.js** - After form submit:
+   - Show progress bar (Bootstrap progress component)
+   - Poll `/encode/progress/{job_id}` every 500ms
+   - Update bar width and percentage text
+   - Show phase (hashing, embedding, encoding, etc.)
+
+2. **Templates** - Add progress bar markup to encode.html and decode.html
+
+### Files to Modify
+- `src/stegasoo/dct_steganography.py`
+- `frontends/web/app.py`
+- `frontends/web/static/js/stegasoo.js`
+- `frontends/web/templates/encode.html`
+- `frontends/web/templates/decode.html`
+
+---
+
+## 2. Granular Decode Error Messages
+
+**Status:** Done
+
+**Problem:** Decode failures show generic "Decryption failed" - users don't know if it's wrong photo, wrong passphrase, wrong PIN, corrupted image, or format mismatch.
+
+**Solution:** Bubble up specific error types from library to UI
+
+### Implementation
+- Added new exceptions: InvalidMagicBytesError, ReedSolomonError, NoDataFoundError, ModeMismatchError
+- DCT decode now raises InvalidMagicBytesError for wrong magic bytes
+- DCT decode now raises ReedSolomonError (renamed from reedsolo's) for corruption
+- app.py catches specific exceptions with user-friendly messages:
+  - Invalid magic → "Try a different mode (LSB/DCT)"
+  - RS error → "Image too corrupted, may have been re-saved"
+  - Invalid header → "Image may have been modified"
+  - Decryption error → "Wrong credentials"
+
+### Files Modified
+- `src/stegasoo/exceptions.py` (new exceptions)
+- `src/stegasoo/__init__.py` (exports)
+- `src/stegasoo/dct_steganography.py` (raise specific exceptions)
+- `frontends/web/app.py` (catch and display)
+
+---
+
+## 3. Mobile-Responsive Polish
+
+**Status:** Done
+
+**Problem:** UI works on mobile but has rough edges - cramped buttons, hard-to-tap targets, awkward layouts on small screens.
+
+**Solution:** Targeted CSS/layout fixes for mobile breakpoints
+
+### Areas to Improve
+
+1. **Encode/Decode Forms:**
+   - Stack image drop zones vertically on mobile (currently side-by-side)
+   - Larger touch targets for file inputs
+   - Full-width buttons on small screens
+   - Passphrase input readable at smaller sizes
+
+2. **Navigation:**
+   - Hamburger menu for mobile navbar (if not already)
+   - Sticky header doesn't eat too much screen
+   - Easy thumb reach for main actions
+
+3. **Results/Output:**
+   - Download buttons full-width on mobile
+   - QR codes sized appropriately
+   - Click-to-copy message box works well with touch
+
+4. **Drop Zones:**
+   - Larger tap targets
+   - Visual feedback for touch (not just hover)
+   - Camera integration hint on mobile ("Tap to take photo or choose file")
+
+### Testing Targets
+- iPhone SE (small)
+- iPhone 14 (medium)
+- iPad (tablet)
+- Android Chrome
+
+### Files to Modify
+- `frontends/web/static/css/style.css` (or new mobile.css)
+- `frontends/web/templates/encode.html`
+- `frontends/web/templates/decode.html`
+- `frontends/web/templates/base.html` (navbar)
+
+---
+
+## Testing Checklist
+
+- [ ] Progress bar works on localhost
+- [ ] Progress bar works on Pi (slower, more visible)
+- [ ] Cancellation handling (what if user navigates away?)
+- [ ] Error states display correctly
+- [ ] Smoke test passes
+
+---
+
+## 4. Forced First-Login Setup
+
+**Status:** Done
+
+**Problem:** Users can navigate the app without creating an admin account first. Should force password setup before anything else.
+
+**Solution:** Middleware/decorator that redirects to setup page if no users exist.
+
+### Implementation
+- Added `@app.before_request` hook that redirects to /setup if no users exist
+- Skips redirect for static files and setup-related routes
+
+### Files Modified
+- `frontends/web/app.py` (added require_setup before_request hook)
+
+---
+
+## 5. Dropzone UX Fixes
+
+**Status:** Done
+
+**Problem:** Dropzone has some interaction bugs:
+- Dropzone doesn't clear properly if first QR image fails
+- Can't click on image preview to replace file (have to click surrounding border)
+
+**Solution:** Fix JS event handling and state management
+
+### Implementation
+- Added click handler on preview images to trigger file input
+- Made entire drop zone clickable (not just label)
+- QR zone now resets after 2 seconds on error, allowing retry
+- Clear file input on QR error so same file can be re-selected
+
+### Files Modified
+- `frontends/web/static/js/stegasoo.js`
+
+---
+
+## 6. Smoke Test Benchmarking
+
+**Status:** Done
+
+**Problem:** No way to measure encode/decode performance or track regressions.
+
+**Solution:** Add timing to smoke tests using `hyperfine` or `time`.
+
+### Implementation
+- Added `--benchmark` flag to run encode/decode benchmarks after tests
+- Added `--runs=N` flag to customize number of benchmark runs (default: 5)
+- Uses hyperfine if available for precise timing with warmup
+- Falls back to manual timing with bc if hyperfine not installed
+- Outputs min/max/avg stats for both encode and decode operations
+
+### Files Modified
+- `tests/smoke-test.sh`
+
+---
+
+## 7. Docker Cleanup
+
+**Status:** Done (4.1.1)
+
+**Problem:** Docker build context is larger than needed (includes test images, rpi scripts, etc.)
+
+**Solution:** Added `.dockerignore` and fixed volume permissions in Dockerfile
+
+### Files Modified
+- `.dockerignore` (created)
+- `Dockerfile` (instance dir permissions)
+
+---
+
+## 8. Release Validation Script
+
+**Status:** Done
+
+**Problem:** Manual release checklist is error-prone. Need automated validation.
+
+**Solution:** Script that runs through testable checklist items
+
+### Features
+- Run pytest
+- Build and test Docker image
+- SSH to Pi and run smoke test (optional, if PI_IP provided)
+- Report pass/fail summary
+
+### Files to Create
+- `scripts/validate-release.sh`
+
+---
+
+## 9. Smoke Test Docker Support
+
+**Status:** Done
+
+**Problem:** Smoke test expects systemd service, doesn't auto-create admin for Docker.
+
+**Solution:** Make smoke test Docker-aware
+
+### Features
+- Skip systemd checks if not on Pi/Linux with systemd
+- Auto-detect fresh Docker (no users) and create admin via /setup
+- Add `--docker` flag to skip Pi-specific checks
+
+### Implementation
+- Added `--docker` flag that sets localhost and skips SSH/systemd checks
+- Docker health check verifies container responds with HTTP 200/302
+- Header shows "Docker Smoke Test" in Docker mode
+
+### Files Modified
+- `rpi/smoke-test.sh`
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+- Keep 4.1.2 focused - 9 features (9 done)
+- Don't break DCT compatibility (4.1.1 RS format is stable)
+- Test on Pi before release

PLAN-4.1.3.md

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+# Stegasoo 4.1.3 Plan
+
+## Release Theme
+Performance and admin features.
+
+---
+
+## 1. DCT Performance Optimizations
+
+**Status:** Planned
+
+**Problem:** DCT encode/decode can be slow on Pi, especially for large images.
+
+**Ideas:**
+- Vectorize block processing with NumPy
+- Reduce Python loop overhead
+- Parallel block processing (multiprocessing?)
+- Profile and identify bottlenecks
+- Consider Cython for hot paths
+
+---
+
+## 2. User Management UI
+
+**Status:** Planned
+
+**Problem:** No way for admin to manage users via UI. Currently need direct DB access.
+
+**Features:**
+- List all users
+- Create new user (admin only)
+- Delete user (admin only)
+- Reset user password
+- User activity/last login
+
+---
+
+## Notes
+
+- These are heavier lifts than 4.1.2
+- Profile before optimizing
+- Consider security implications of user management

README.md

@@ -2,429 +2,152 @@
 
 A secure steganography system for hiding encrypted messages in images using hybrid authentication.
 
+[![Tests](https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/actions/workflows/test.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/actions/workflows/test.yml)
+[![Lint](https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/actions/workflows/lint.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/actions/workflows/lint.yml)
 ![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3.10--3.12-blue)
-![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green)
+[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green.svg)](LICENSE)
 ![Security](https://img.shields.io/badge/Security-AES--256--GCM-red)
-![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/Version-4.0.1-purple)
 
 ## Features
 
-- 🔐 **AES-256-GCM** authenticated encryption
-- 🧠 **Argon2id** memory-hard key derivation (256MB RAM requirement)
-- 🎲 **Pseudo-random pixel selection** defeats steganalysis
-- 🔑 **Multi-factor authentication**: PIN, RSA key, or both
-- 🖼️ **Reference photo** as "something you have"
-- 🌐 **Multiple interfaces**: CLI, Web UI, REST API
-- 📁 **File embedding** - Hide any file type (PDF, ZIP, documents)
-- 📱 **QR code support** - Encode/decode RSA keys via QR codes
-- 🆕 **DCT steganography** - JPEG-resilient embedding for social media
-- 🆕 **Large image support** - Process images up to 14MB+
+- **AES-256-GCM** authenticated encryption
+- **Argon2id** memory-hard key derivation (256MB RAM requirement)
+- **Pseudo-random pixel selection** defeats steganalysis
+- **Multi-factor authentication**: Reference photo + passphrase + PIN/RSA key
+- **Multiple interfaces**: CLI, Web UI, REST API
+- **File embedding**: Hide any file type (PDF, ZIP, documents)
+- **DCT steganography**: JPEG-resilient embedding for social media
+- **Channel keys**: Private group communication channels
 
-## What's New in v4.0.0
-
-| Feature | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| **Simplified Auth** | Removed date dependency - encode/decode anytime without tracking dates |
-| **Passphrase** | Renamed from "day phrase" to "passphrase" (no more daily rotation) |
-| **Python 3.12** | Requires Python 3.10-3.12 (jpegio incompatible with 3.13) |
-| **Large Image Fix** | JPEG normalization prevents crashes with quality=100 images |
-| **Subprocess Isolation** | WebUI runs encode/decode in subprocesses for stability |
-| **4-Word Default** | Default passphrase increased from 3 to 4 words |
-
-### Breaking Changes from v3.x
-
-- `day_phrase` parameter renamed to `passphrase` in all APIs
-- `date_str` parameter removed from encode/decode functions
-- Python 3.13 not supported (jpegio C extension incompatibility)
-
-### Embedding Mode Comparison
+## Embedding Modes
 
 | Mode | Capacity (1080p) | JPEG Resilient | Best For |
 |------|------------------|----------------|----------|
-| **DCT** (default) | ~150 KB | ✅ Yes | Social media, messaging apps |
-| **LSB** | ~750 KB | ❌ No | Email, file transfer |
+| **DCT** (default) | ~150 KB | Yes | Social media, messaging apps |
+| **LSB** | ~750 KB | No | Email, direct file transfer |
 
-## WebUI Preview
+## Web UI
 
-| Front Page | Encode | Decode | Generate |
-|:----------:|:------:|:------:|:--------:|
-| ![Screenshot](https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/blob/main/data/WebUI.webp) | ![Screenshot](https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/blob/main/data/WebUI_Encode.webp) | ![Screenshot](https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/blob/main/data/WebUI_Decode.webp) | ![Screenshot](https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/blob/main/data/WebUI_Generate.webp) |
+| Home | Encode | Decode | Generate |
+|:----:|:------:|:------:|:--------:|
+| ![Home](data/WebUI.webp) | ![Encode](data/WebUI_Encode.webp) | ![Decode](data/WebUI_Decode.webp) | ![Generate](data/WebUI_Generate.webp) |
 
 ## Quick Start
 
 ```bash
-# Install with all features (requires Python 3.10-3.12)
+# Install (Python 3.10-3.12)
 pip install -e ".[all]"
 
-# Generate credentials (memorize these!)
+# Generate credentials
 stegasoo generate --pin --words 4
 
-# Encode a message (DCT mode - default, best for social media)
+# Encode a message
 stegasoo encode \
-  --ref photo.jpg \
+  --ref my_photo.jpg \
   --carrier meme.jpg \
   --passphrase "apple forest thunder mountain" \
   --pin 123456 \
   --message "Secret message"
 
-# Encode with LSB mode (higher capacity, for email/file transfer)
-stegasoo encode \
-  --ref photo.jpg \
-  --carrier meme.png \
-  --passphrase "apple forest thunder mountain" \
-  --pin 123456 \
-  --message "Secret message" \
-  --mode lsb
-
-# Decode (auto-detects mode)
+# Decode
 stegasoo decode \
-  --ref photo.jpg \
-  --stego stego.png \
+  --ref my_photo.jpg \
+  --stego stego_image.png \
   --passphrase "apple forest thunder mountain" \
   --pin 123456
 ```
 
-For detailed installation instructions, see **[INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md)**.
+## Interfaces
 
----
+| Interface | Start Command | Documentation |
+|-----------|---------------|---------------|
+| **CLI** | `stegasoo --help` | [CLI.md](CLI.md) |
+| **Web UI** | `cd frontends/web && python app.py` | [WEB_UI.md](WEB_UI.md) |
+| **REST API** | `cd frontends/api && uvicorn main:app` | [API.md](API.md) |
 
 ## Security Model
 
-Stegasoo uses multiple authentication factors combined with strong cryptography:
-
 ```
-┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
-│                    AUTHENTICATION LAYERS                         │
-├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
-│                                                                 │
-│   Reference Photo ──┐                                           │
-│   (~80-256 bits)    │                                           │
-│                     ├──► Argon2id KDF ──► AES-256-GCM Key       │
-│   Passphrase ───────┤    (256MB RAM)                            │
-│   (~43-132 bits)    │                                           │
-│                     │                                           │
-│   Static PIN ───────┤                                           │
-│   (~20-30 bits)     │                                           │
-│                     │                                           │
-│   RSA Key ──────────┘                                           │
-│   (~128 bits)       (optional, adds another factor)             │
-│                                                                 │
-└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+Reference Photo ──┐
+(~80-256 bits)    │
+                  ├──► Argon2id KDF ──► AES-256-GCM Key
+Passphrase ───────┤    (256MB RAM)
+(~43-132 bits)    │
+                  │
+PIN ──────────────┤
+(~20-30 bits)     │
+                  │
+RSA Key ──────────┘
+(optional)
 ```
 
-### Entropy Summary
-
-| Component | Entropy | Purpose |
-|-----------|---------|---------|
-| Reference Photo | ~80-256 bits | Something you have |
-| Passphrase (3-12 words) | ~33-132 bits | Something you know |
-| PIN (6-9 digits) | ~20-30 bits | Something you know |
-| RSA Key (2048-4096 bit) | ~112-128 bits | Something you have (optional) |
-| **Combined** | **133-400+ bits** | **Beyond brute force** |
-
-### Attack Resistance
-
-| Attack | Protection |
-|--------|------------|
-| Brute force | 2^133+ combinations minimum |
-| Rainbow tables | Random 16-byte salt per message |
-| Steganalysis | Pseudo-random pixel/coefficient selection |
-| GPU cracking | Argon2id requires 256MB RAM per attempt |
-| Side-channel | Constant-time operations in cryptography library |
-| JPEG recompression | DCT mode embeds in frequency domain |
-
-### Security Configurations
-
 | Configuration | Entropy | Use Case |
 |--------------|---------|----------|
-| 3-word passphrase + 6-digit PIN | ~133 bits | Casual private messaging |
-| 4-word passphrase + 9-digit PIN | ~176 bits | Standard security (recommended) |
-| 4-word passphrase + RSA 2048 | ~241 bits | File-based authentication |
-| 6-word passphrase + PIN + RSA 4096 | ~304 bits | Maximum security |
-
----
-
-## Interfaces
-
-### Command-Line Interface (CLI)
-
-Full-featured CLI with piping support:
-
-```bash
-# Generate with RSA key
-stegasoo generate --rsa --rsa-bits 4096 -o mykey.pem -p "password"
-
-# Encode (DCT mode is now default)
-stegasoo encode -r ref.jpg -c carrier.jpg -p "passphrase words here" --pin 123456 -m "Message"
-
-# Encode with LSB mode for higher capacity
-stegasoo encode -r ref.jpg -c carrier.png -p "passphrase words here" --pin 123456 \
-  -m "Message" --mode lsb
-
-# Encode a file
-stegasoo encode -r ref.jpg -c carrier.png -p "passphrase words here" --pin 123456 -f secret.txt
-
-# Decode to stdout (quiet mode)
-stegasoo decode -r ref.jpg -s stego.png -p "passphrase words here" --pin 123456 -q
-
-# Compare LSB vs DCT capacity for an image
-stegasoo compare carrier.png
-
-# Check available modes
-stegasoo modes
-```
-
-📖 Full documentation: **[CLI.md](CLI.md)**
-
-### Web UI
-
-Browser-based interface with drag-and-drop uploads:
-
-```bash
-# Start the server
-cd frontends/web
-python app.py
-# Visit http://localhost:5000
-```
-
-Features:
-- Drag-and-drop image uploads with scan animations
-- Real-time entropy calculator
-- Native mobile sharing (Web Share API)
-- DCT mode default with compact mode selector
-- Subprocess isolation for stability
-- Large image support (14MB+ tested)
-- Streamlined form flow (v3.3.0)
-
-📖 Full documentation: **[WEB_UI.md](WEB_UI.md)**
-
-### REST API
-
-FastAPI-powered REST API with OpenAPI documentation:
-
-```bash
-# Start the server
-cd frontends/api
-uvicorn main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
-# Docs at http://localhost:8000/docs
-```
-
-Example API calls:
-
-```bash
-# Generate credentials
-curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/generate \
-  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-  -d '{"use_pin": true, "passphrase_words": 4}'
-
-# Encode (DCT mode is default)
-curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/encode/multipart \
-  -F "message=Secret" \
-  -F "passphrase=apple forest thunder mountain" \
-  -F "pin=123456" \
-  -F "reference_photo=@photo.jpg" \
-  -F "carrier=@meme.jpg" \
-  --output stego.jpg
-
-# Encode with LSB mode
-curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/encode/multipart \
-  -F "message=Secret" \
-  -F "passphrase=apple forest thunder mountain" \
-  -F "pin=123456" \
-  -F "embed_mode=lsb" \
-  -F "reference_photo=@photo.jpg" \
-  -F "carrier=@meme.png" \
-  --output stego.png
-
-# Decode (auto-detects mode)
-curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/decode/multipart \
-  -F "passphrase=apple forest thunder mountain" \
-  -F "pin=123456" \
-  -F "reference_photo=@photo.jpg" \
-  -F "stego_image=@stego.jpg"
-```
-
-📖 Full documentation: **[API.md](API.md)**
-
----
-
-## Project Structure
-
-```
-stegasoo/
-├── src/stegasoo/           # Core library
-│   ├── __init__.py         # Public API
-│   ├── constants.py        # Configuration
-│   ├── crypto.py           # Encryption/decryption
-│   ├── steganography.py    # LSB image embedding
-│   ├── dct_steganography.py # DCT embedding
-│   ├── keygen.py           # Credential generation
-│   ├── validation.py       # Input validation
-│   ├── models.py           # Data classes
-│   ├── exceptions.py       # Custom exceptions
-│   ├── qr_utils.py         # QR code utilities
-│   └── utils.py            # Utilities
-│
-├── frontends/
-│   ├── web/                # Flask web UI
-│   │   ├── app.py
-│   │   ├── subprocess_stego.py  # Subprocess isolation
-│   │   └── stego_worker.py      # Worker script
-│   ├── cli/                # Command-line interface
-│   └── api/                # FastAPI REST API
-│
-├── data/
-│   └── bip39-words.txt     # BIP-39 wordlist
-│
-├── pyproject.toml          # Package configuration
-├── requirements.txt        # Dependencies
-├── Dockerfile              # Multi-stage Docker build
-├── docker-compose.yml      # Container orchestration
-│
-├── README.md               # This file
-├── INSTALL.md              # Installation guide
-├── CLI.md                  # CLI documentation
-├── API.md                  # API documentation
-├── WEB_UI.md               # Web UI documentation
-├── SECURITY.md             # Security documentation
-└── UNDER_THE_HOOD.md       # Technical deep-dive
-```
-
----
+| 4-word passphrase + 6-digit PIN | ~153 bits | Standard security |
+| 4-word passphrase + PIN + RSA | ~280+ bits | Maximum security |
 
 ## Requirements
 
-| Requirement | Version | Notes |
-|-------------|---------|-------|
-| Python | 3.10-3.12 | **3.13 not supported** (jpegio incompatibility) |
-| RAM | 512 MB+ | 256MB for Argon2 operations |
-| Disk | ~100 MB | |
-
-### Key Dependencies
-
-| Package | Purpose |
-|---------|---------|
-| `cryptography` | AES-256-GCM encryption |
-| `Pillow` | Image processing |
-| `argon2-cffi` | Memory-hard key derivation |
-| `scipy` | DCT transforms |
-| `jpegio` | JPEG coefficient manipulation |
-| `numpy` | Array operations |
-
----
-
-## Configuration
-
-### Limits
-
-| Limit | Value |
-|-------|-------|
-| Max image size | Tested up to 14MB |
-| Max message size | 50 KB |
-| Max file upload | 5 MB |
-| PIN length | 6-9 digits |
-| Passphrase length | 3-12 words |
-| RSA key sizes | 2048, 3072, 4096 bits |
-
-### Environment Variables
-
-| Variable | Default | Description |
-|----------|---------|-------------|
-| `FLASK_ENV` | production | Flask environment |
-| `PYTHONPATH` | - | Include `src/` for development |
-
----
+| Requirement | Version |
+|-------------|---------|
+| Python | 3.10-3.12 |
+| RAM | 512 MB+ |
 
 ## Development
 
 ```bash
-# Install dev dependencies
 pip install -e ".[dev]"
-
-# Run tests
 pytest
-
-# Format code
-black src/ frontends/
-ruff check src/ frontends/
-
-# Type checking
-mypy src/
-
-# Check DCT support
-python -c "from stegasoo import has_dct_support; print(f'DCT: {has_dct_support()}')"
-python -c "from stegasoo.dct_steganography import has_jpegio_support; print(f'jpegio: {has_jpegio_support()}')"
+black src/ tests/ frontends/
+ruff check src/ tests/ frontends/
 ```
 
----
-
-## Version History
-
-| Version | Changes |
-|---------|---------|
-| **4.0.1** | Lint cleanup, test fixes, Web UI improvements (channel key dropdown, LED indicators) |
-| **4.0.0** | Channel key support for deployment isolation, removed date dependency, renamed day_phrase→passphrase, Python 3.12 requirement, JPEG normalization fix, subprocess isolation, large image support |
-| **3.2.x** | DCT color mode, JPEG output fixes |
-| **3.0.x** | Added DCT steganography mode |
-| **2.2.x** | QR code support, file embedding |
-| **2.0.x** | Web UI, REST API, RSA keys |
-| **1.0.x** | Initial release, CLI only |
-
----
-
-## Upgrading from v3.x
-
-### Code Changes Required
-
-```python
-# Old (v3.x)
-result = encode(
-    message="secret",
-    day_phrase="apple forest thunder",
-    date_str="2024-01-15",
-    ...
-)
-
-# New (v4.0)
-result = encode(
-    message="secret",
-    passphrase="apple forest thunder mountain",
-    # No date_str needed!
-    ...
-)
-```
-
-### CLI Changes
+## Docker
 
 ```bash
-# Old (v3.x)
-stegasoo encode --phrase "words" --date 2024-01-15 ...
+# Quick start
+docker-compose up -d
 
-# New (v4.0)
-stegasoo encode --passphrase "words here more" ...
-# or short form
-stegasoo encode -p "words here more" ...
+# Access
+# Web UI:   http://localhost:5000
+# REST API: http://localhost:8000
 ```
 
----
+See [DOCKER.md](DOCKER.md) for full documentation.
+
+## Raspberry Pi
+
+Pre-built SD card images available for Pi 4/5:
+
+```bash
+# Flash image (download from GitHub Releases)
+zstdcat stegasoo-rpi-*.img.zst | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress
+
+# First boot runs interactive setup wizard:
+# - WiFi configuration
+# - HTTPS with port 443
+# - Channel key generation
+# - Optional overclocking
+```
+
+See [rpi/README.md](rpi/README.md) for manual installation.
+
+## Documentation
+
+- [INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md) - Installation guide
+- [DOCKER.md](DOCKER.md) - Docker deployment
+- [CLI.md](CLI.md) - Command-line reference
+- [API.md](API.md) - REST API documentation
+- [WEB_UI.md](WEB_UI.md) - Web interface guide
+- [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) - Security model details
+- [UNDER_THE_HOOD.md](UNDER_THE_HOOD.md) - Technical deep-dive
+- [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) - Version history
+- [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) - Contributor guide
 
 ## License
 
-MIT License - Use responsibly.
+MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE). Use responsibly.
 
 ---
 
-## ⚠️ Disclaimer
-
-This tool is for educational and legitimate privacy purposes only. Users are responsible for complying with applicable laws in their jurisdiction.
-
----
-
-## See Also
-
-- **[INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md)** - Detailed installation instructions
-- **[CLI.md](CLI.md)** - Command-line interface reference
-- **[API.md](API.md)** - REST API documentation
-- **[WEB_UI.md](WEB_UI.md)** - Web interface guide
-- **[SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md)** - Security model and threat analysis
-- **[UNDER_THE_HOOD.md](UNDER_THE_HOOD.md)** - Technical implementation details
+*This tool is for educational and legitimate privacy purposes. Users are responsible for complying with applicable laws.*

RELEASE-4.1.1.md

@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+# Stegasoo 4.1.1 Release Notes
+
+**Release Date:** January 5, 2026
+
+## Highlights
+
+- **Reed-Solomon Error Correction** - DCT steganography now includes RS error correction, making encoded images more resilient to minor corruption and compression artifacts
+- **Completely Rewritten Pi Setup** - Fresh install tested and validated, works reliably from scratch
+- **SSH Login Banner** - See your Stegasoo URL immediately on SSH login
+
+## New Features
+
+### Reed-Solomon Error Correction
+DCT-encoded images now include Reed-Solomon error correction codes, allowing recovery from minor image corruption. This significantly improves reliability when images are shared through platforms that may slightly modify them.
+
+### SSH Login Banner (MOTD)
+When you SSH into your Stegasoo Pi, you'll now see:
+```
+  ___  _____  ___    ___    _    ___    ___    ___
+ / __||_   _|| __|  / __|  /_\  / __|  / _ \  / _ \
+ \__ \  | |  | _|  | (_ | / _ \ \__ \ | (_) || (_) |
+ |___/  |_|  |___|  \___//_/ \_\|___/  \___/  \___/
+
+ ● Stegasoo is running
+   https://192.168.0.4
+```
+
+### Elapsed Time Counter
+Encode/decode buttons now show elapsed time during operations.
+
+### Click-to-Copy Decoded Message
+Click the decoded message box to copy to clipboard (no button needed).
+
+### Overclock Wizard Option
+First-boot wizard now offers optional CPU overclocking for Pi 4/5 with active cooling.
+
+## Improvements
+
+### Setup Script (setup.sh)
+- Fixed pyenv Python path resolution (handles 3.12 → 3.12.12 mapping)
+- Changed default install location to `/opt/stegasoo`
+- Fixed jpegio build order (clone stegasoo first, then build jpegio into venv)
+- Added python3-dev to dependencies
+- Added btop for system monitoring
+- Shows `/setup` URL at completion for admin account creation
+
+### Sanitize Script
+- Now clears port 443 iptables redirect (clean slate for wizard)
+- Removes overclock settings before imaging
+
+### Documentation
+- Updated all docs to reference `/opt/stegasoo` path
+- Added pre-setup steps (chown /opt, install git)
+- Added Pi 4 performance baseline (~60s for 10MB JPEG)
+
+### About Page
+- Redesigned "Limits & Specs" section with key stats cards and accordion
+
+## Bug Fixes
+
+- Fixed DCT steganography for non-8-aligned images
+- Fixed MOTD port detection (was using iptables which requires root)
+- Fixed smoke test `--443` flag parsing
+
+## Performance
+
+On a Raspberry Pi 4 at 2GHz with USB 3.0 NVMe:
+- ~50 seconds to encode a 10MB JPEG
+- ~60 seconds to decode a 10MB JPEG
+- Full encryption: passphrase + PIN + reference photo
+
+## Upgrade Notes
+
+If upgrading from 4.1.0:
+```bash
+cd /opt/stegasoo  # or ~/stegasoo
+git pull origin 4.1
+```
+
+For fresh installs, see the [Pi README](rpi/README.md).
+
+## Pre-built Images
+
+- `stegasoo-rpi-4.1.1_20260105-2.img.zst` - Raspberry Pi 4/5 image
+
+Flash with:
+```bash
+zstdcat stegasoo-rpi-4.1.1_20260105-2.img.zst | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress
+```
+
+---
+
+Full changelog: [v4.1.0...v4.1.1](https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/compare/v4.1.0...v4.1.1)

RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md

@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# Stegasoo Release Checklist
+
+Pre-release validation checklist. Complete all items before tagging a release.
+
+## Code Quality
+
+- [ ] All tests pass: `./venv/bin/pytest tests/ -v`
+- [ ] No lint errors: `./venv/bin/ruff check src/`
+- [ ] Version bumped in `pyproject.toml`
+- [ ] CHANGELOG.md updated
+
+## Pi Image Validation
+
+- [ ] Fresh Pi OS install with setup.sh works
+- [ ] First-boot wizard completes successfully
+- [ ] MOTD shows correct URL on SSH login
+- [ ] Smoke test passes: `./rpi/smoke-test.sh --443 <PI_IP>`
+- [ ] Encode/decode works on large image (10MB+)
+- [ ] Sanitize script runs cleanly
+- [ ] Image created and compressed
+
+## Docker Validation
+
+- [ ] Base image builds: `docker build -f Dockerfile.base -t stegasoo-base:latest .`
+- [ ] Web image builds: `docker-compose build web`
+- [ ] Container starts: `docker-compose up -d web`
+- [ ] Web UI accessible at http://localhost:5000
+- [ ] Encode/decode works in container
+- [ ] Container stops cleanly: `docker-compose down`
+
+## Release Process
+
+- [ ] Merge feature branch to main
+- [ ] Create annotated tag: `git tag -a vX.Y.Z -m "message"`
+- [ ] Push tag: `git push origin vX.Y.Z`
+- [ ] Create GitHub Release with release notes
+- [ ] Upload Pi image (.img.zst.zip)
+- [ ] Verify download links work
+
+## Post-Release
+
+- [ ] Delete old/obsolete releases if needed
+- [ ] Update any external documentation
+- [ ] Announce release (if applicable)

WEB_UI.md

@@ -1,17 +1,22 @@
-# Stegasoo Web UI Documentation (v4.0.1)
+# Stegasoo Web UI Documentation (v4.1.0)
 
 Complete guide for the Stegasoo web-based steganography interface.
 
 ## Table of Contents
 
 - [Overview](#overview)
-- [What's New in v4.0.1](#whats-new-in-v401)
+- [What's New in v4.1.0](#whats-new-in-v410)
+- [Authentication & HTTPS](#authentication--https)
+- [Admin Recovery](#admin-recovery)
+- [Multi-User Support](#multi-user-support)
 - [Installation & Setup](#installation--setup)
 - [Pages & Features](#pages--features)
   - [Home Page](#home-page)
   - [Generate Credentials](#generate-credentials)
   - [Encode Message](#encode-message)
   - [Decode Message](#decode-message)
+  - [Tools Page](#tools-page)
+  - [Account Page](#account-page)
   - [About Page](#about-page)
 - [Embedding Modes](#embedding-modes)
   - [DCT Mode (Default)](#dct-mode-default)
@@ -53,24 +58,270 @@ Built with Flask, Bootstrap 5, and a modern dark theme.
 
 ---
 
-## What's New in v4.0.1
+## What's New in v4.1.0
 
-Version 4.0.1 adds channel key support and UI improvements:
+Version 4.1.0 adds admin recovery, multi-user support, and new tools:
 
 | Feature | Description |
 |---------|-------------|
-| Channel keys | 256-bit keys for deployment/group isolation |
-| Channel dropdown | Select channel mode (Auto/Public/Custom) |
-| LED indicators | Visual status indicators for form fields |
-| Key capsule styling | Improved RSA key display |
-| Streamlined layout | PIN + Channel key in same row |
+| **Admin Recovery** | Password reset using secure recovery key |
+| **Multi-User Support** | Up to 16 users with role-based access |
+| **EXIF Editor** | View, edit, and strip image metadata |
+| **Saved Channel Keys** | Users can save/manage channel keys in account |
+| **Toast Improvements** | Auto-dismiss after 20 seconds with fade |
 
 **Key benefits:**
-- ✅ Channel key isolation - Different teams/deployments can't read each other's messages
-- ✅ Dropdown selection for channel mode instead of radio buttons
-- ✅ Visual LED indicators show field status
-- ✅ Cleaner form layout with improved spacing
-- ✅ Backward compatible - public mode works without channel key
+- ✅ Never get locked out - recovery key backup options
+- ✅ Share access with team members (admin/user roles)
+- ✅ Full EXIF metadata control in Tools page
+- ✅ Persistent channel key storage per user
+
+---
+
+## What's New in v4.0.2
+
+Version 4.0.2 added authentication and HTTPS support:
+
+| Feature | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| **Authentication** | Single-admin login with SQLite3 user storage |
+| **First-run setup** | Wizard to create admin account on first access |
+| **Account management** | Change password page |
+| **Optional HTTPS** | Auto-generated self-signed certificates |
+
+---
+
+## Authentication & HTTPS
+
+### Overview
+
+v4.0.2 adds optional authentication and HTTPS for secure home network deployment.
+
+### First-Run Setup
+
+On first access, you'll be prompted to create an admin account:
+
+1. Navigate to `http://localhost:5000`
+2. You'll be redirected to `/setup`
+3. Enter a username (e.g., "admin")
+4. Enter a password (minimum 8 characters)
+5. Confirm the password
+6. Click "Create Admin Account"
+
+The admin account is stored in `frontends/web/instance/stegasoo.db` (SQLite).
+
+### Login
+
+After setup, protected pages require login:
+
+- **Protected routes:** `/encode`, `/decode`, `/generate`, `/account`, `/api/*`
+- **Public routes:** `/`, `/about`, `/login`, `/setup`
+
+### Account Management
+
+Access `/account` to:
+- View current username
+- Change your password
+- Logout
+
+### Environment Variables
+
+| Variable | Default | Description |
+|----------|---------|-------------|
+| `STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED` | `true` | Enable/disable authentication |
+| `STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED` | `false` | Enable HTTPS with self-signed certs |
+| `STEGASOO_HOSTNAME` | `localhost` | Hostname for certificate generation |
+
+### Enabling HTTPS
+
+```bash
+# Enable HTTPS
+export STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=true
+export STEGASOO_HOSTNAME=stegasoo.local  # Optional: your hostname
+
+cd frontends/web
+python app.py
+```
+
+On first run with HTTPS enabled:
+- Generates RSA 2048-bit private key
+- Creates self-signed X.509 certificate (365 days validity)
+- Stores in `frontends/web/certs/`
+- Server starts on https://localhost:5000
+
+**Note:** Browsers will show a security warning for self-signed certificates. This is expected for home network use.
+
+**Tip:** To avoid browser warnings, use [mkcert](https://github.com/FiloSottile/mkcert) to generate locally-trusted certificates:
+
+```bash
+# Install mkcert and create local CA (one-time)
+mkcert -install
+
+# Generate trusted certs for your Pi
+mkcert -key-file key.pem -cert-file cert.pem stegasoo.local localhost 127.0.0.1 YOUR_PI_IP
+
+# Copy to certs directory
+mv key.pem cert.pem frontends/web/certs/
+```
+
+### Disabling Authentication
+
+For development or trusted networks:
+
+```bash
+export STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED=false
+cd frontends/web
+python app.py
+```
+
+### Docker Configuration
+
+```yaml
+# docker-compose.yml
+services:
+  web:
+    environment:
+      STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED: "true"
+      STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED: "true"
+      STEGASOO_HOSTNAME: "stegasoo.local"
+    volumes:
+      - ./instance:/app/frontends/web/instance  # Persist user database
+      - ./certs:/app/frontends/web/certs        # Persist SSL certs
+```
+
+### Security Notes
+
+- Passwords are hashed with Argon2id (time_cost=3, memory_cost=64MB)
+- Single admin user only (no registration)
+- Session-based authentication using Flask sessions
+- Database stored in `instance/stegasoo.db` (add to `.gitignore`)
+
+---
+
+## Admin Recovery
+
+### Overview
+
+If you forget your admin password, the recovery key is the ONLY way to reset it. Generate and save your recovery key immediately after setup.
+
+### Recovery Key Format
+
+```
+XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
+└──────────────────────────────────────┘
+  32 alphanumeric characters (8 groups of 4)
+```
+
+### Backup Options
+
+The recovery key can be saved in multiple ways:
+
+| Method | Description | Security Level |
+|--------|-------------|----------------|
+| **Text file** | Plain text download | Low - store securely |
+| **QR code** | Obfuscated PNG image | Medium - XOR'd with magic hash |
+| **Stego image** | Hidden in carrier image | High - requires original image |
+
+### Generating a Recovery Key
+
+**During first-run setup:**
+1. Complete the admin account wizard
+2. You'll be prompted to save your recovery key
+3. Choose backup method(s)
+4. Confirm you've saved the key
+
+**From Account page (admin only):**
+1. Navigate to `/account`
+2. Click "Generate Recovery Key" (or "Regenerate" if one exists)
+3. Save using your preferred method
+4. Check the confirmation box
+5. Click "Save New Key"
+
+### QR Code Obfuscation
+
+QR codes are not plain text - they're XOR'd with a fixed obfuscation key derived from Stegasoo's magic headers. This prevents casual scanning from revealing the key.
+
+### Stego Backup
+
+Hide your recovery key inside an image using Stegasoo itself:
+
+1. Upload a carrier image (JPG/PNG, 50KB-2MB)
+2. Click the "Stego" button
+3. Download the stego image
+4. **Important:** Keep the original carrier image - you'll need it for extraction
+
+### Recovering Your Password
+
+**URL:** `/recover`
+
+1. Navigate to the login page
+2. Click "Forgot password?"
+3. **Option A:** Enter recovery key directly
+4. **Option B:** Extract from stego backup:
+   - Expand "Extract from stego backup"
+   - Upload your stego backup image
+   - Upload the original carrier/reference image
+   - Click "Extract Key"
+5. Enter and confirm your new password
+6. Click "Reset Password"
+
+### CLI Recovery
+
+For locked-out scenarios where you can't access the web UI:
+
+```bash
+stegasoo admin recover --db frontends/web/instance/stegasoo.db
+```
+
+You'll be prompted for your recovery key and new password.
+
+### Important Notes
+
+- Recovery keys are instance-bound (tied to the specific database)
+- Regenerating a key invalidates the previous one
+- Store backups in a secure, separate location
+- Without a recovery key, the only option is to delete the database and reconfigure
+
+---
+
+## Multi-User Support
+
+### Overview
+
+Admins can create up to 16 additional users with role-based access control.
+
+### Roles
+
+| Role | Permissions |
+|------|-------------|
+| **Admin** | Full access: encode, decode, generate, tools, user management, recovery |
+| **User** | Standard access: encode, decode, generate, account settings |
+
+### User Management
+
+**URL:** `/admin/users` (admin only)
+
+#### Creating Users
+
+1. Click "Add User"
+2. Enter username
+3. Select role (admin/user)
+4. A temporary password is generated
+5. Share the temporary password securely with the new user
+6. User must change password on first login
+
+#### Managing Users
+
+- View all users and their roles
+- Reset user passwords (generates new temp password)
+- Change user roles
+- Delete users (except yourself)
+
+### User Limits
+
+- Maximum 16 users total (including admin)
+- At least one admin must exist
+- Users can't delete or demote the last admin
 
 ---
 
@@ -441,6 +692,83 @@ If decryption fails:
 
 ---
 
+### Tools Page
+
+**URL:** `/tools`
+
+The Tools page provides utilities for image analysis and manipulation.
+
+#### EXIF Editor
+
+View and edit image metadata (EXIF data).
+
+**Features:**
+- View all EXIF fields from uploaded image
+- Inline editing of individual fields
+- Clear all metadata with one click
+- Download cleaned image
+
+**Usage:**
+1. Upload an image (JPG recommended - richest EXIF data)
+2. View all metadata fields in a table
+3. Click any field to edit its value
+4. Click "Save" to apply changes
+5. Use "Clear All" to strip all metadata
+6. Download the modified image
+
+**Common EXIF fields:**
+| Field | Description |
+|-------|-------------|
+| Make/Model | Camera manufacturer and model |
+| DateTime | When the photo was taken |
+| GPSLatitude/GPSLongitude | Location coordinates |
+| Software | Editing software used |
+| Artist | Photographer name |
+
+**Privacy tip:** Always strip EXIF data before sharing images publicly to remove location and device information.
+
+#### Peek (Stego Detection)
+
+Quickly check if an image contains hidden data.
+
+#### Strip Metadata
+
+Remove all metadata from an image in one click.
+
+---
+
+### Account Page
+
+**URL:** `/account`
+
+Manage your account settings and preferences.
+
+#### Password Change
+
+1. Enter current password
+2. Enter new password (minimum 8 characters)
+3. Confirm new password
+4. Click "Change Password"
+
+#### Saved Channel Keys (v4.1.0)
+
+Users can save frequently-used channel keys for quick access:
+
+1. Click "Add Channel Key"
+2. Enter a name/label for the key
+3. Paste the channel key
+4. Click "Save"
+
+Saved keys appear in a dropdown during encode/decode operations.
+
+#### Recovery Key Management (Admin only)
+
+- View recovery key status (configured/not configured)
+- Generate or regenerate recovery key
+- Download backup options (text, QR, stego)
+
+---
+
 ### About Page
 
 **URL:** `/about`
@@ -448,10 +776,10 @@ If decryption fails:
 Information about the Stegasoo project, security model, and credits.
 
 Includes:
-- Version information (v3.3.0)
-- Recent UI improvements
+- Version information (v4.1.0)
+- Feature highlights
 - Security model overview
-- Dependency status (Argon2, QR code support)
+- Dependency status (Argon2, scipy/DCT, QR code support)
 
 ---
 
@@ -752,6 +1080,10 @@ Both modes use the same strong encryption (AES-256-GCM with Argon2id key derivat
 |----------|---------|-------------|
 | `FLASK_ENV` | production | Flask environment |
 | `PYTHONPATH` | - | Include `src/` for development |
+| `STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED` | `true` | Enable/disable authentication (v4.0.2) |
+| `STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED` | `false` | Enable HTTPS with self-signed certs (v4.0.2) |
+| `STEGASOO_HOSTNAME` | `localhost` | Hostname for certificate CN (v4.0.2) |
+| `STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY` | - | Channel key for deployment isolation |
 
 ### Application Limits
 
@@ -808,12 +1140,23 @@ services:
       target: web
     ports:
       - "5000:5000"
+    environment:
+      STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED: "true"
+      STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED: "false"
+      STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY: ${STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY:-}
+    volumes:
+      - stegasoo-web-data:/app/frontends/web/instance
+      - stegasoo-web-certs:/app/frontends/web/certs
     deploy:
       resources:
         limits:
           memory: 768M
         reservations:
           memory: 384M
+
+volumes:
+  stegasoo-web-data:
+  stegasoo-web-certs:
 ```
 
 ---

build.sh

@@ -1,61 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-# Stegasoo Build Script
-# Usage: ./build.sh [base|fast|full|clean]
-
-set -e
-
-case "${1:-fast}" in
-    base)
-        # Build base image with all dependencies (run once, or when deps change)
-        echo "🔨 Building base image (this takes 5-10 minutes)..."
-        docker build -f Dockerfile.base -t stegasoo-base:latest .
-        echo "✅ Base image built! Future builds will be fast."
-        echo ""
-        echo "Optional: Push to registry for team use:"
-        echo "  docker tag stegasoo-base:latest yourregistry/stegasoo-base:latest"
-        echo "  docker push yourregistry/stegasoo-base:latest"
-        ;;
-    
-    fast)
-        # Fast build using pre-built base image
-        if ! docker image inspect stegasoo-base:latest >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-            echo "⚠️  Base image not found. Building it first (one-time)..."
-            $0 base
-        fi
-        echo "🚀 Fast build using base image..."
-        docker-compose build
-        echo "✅ Done! Start with: docker-compose up -d"
-        ;;
-    
-    full)
-        # Full rebuild from scratch (slow, but no base image needed)
-        echo "🐢 Full build from scratch (slow)..."
-        docker-compose build --no-cache
-        echo "✅ Done! Start with: docker-compose up -d"
-        ;;
-    
-    clean)
-        # Clean up everything
-        echo "🧹 Cleaning up..."
-        docker-compose down --rmi local -v 2>/dev/null || true
-        docker rmi stegasoo-base:latest 2>/dev/null || true
-        echo "✅ Cleaned!"
-        ;;
-    
-    *)
-        echo "Stegasoo Build Script"
-        echo ""
-        echo "Usage: $0 [command]"
-        echo ""
-        echo "Commands:"
-        echo "  base   Build the base image (one-time, 5-10 min)"
-        echo "  fast   Fast build using base image (default, ~10 sec)"
-        echo "  full   Full rebuild from scratch (slow, no base needed)"
-        echo "  clean  Remove all images and volumes"
-        echo ""
-        echo "Typical workflow:"
-        echo "  1. First time:  $0 base"
-        echo "  2. Daily dev:   $0 fast  (or just 'docker-compose build')"
-        echo "  3. Deps change: $0 base  (rebuild base image)"
-        ;;
-esac

check_scipy.py

@@ -1,170 +0,0 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
-"""
-Diagnostic script to check for scipy/numpy issues.
-Run this BEFORE starting the web app.
-
-Usage:
-    python check_scipy.py
-"""
-
-import sys
-print(f"Python version: {sys.version}")
-print()
-
-# Check numpy
-try:
-    import numpy as np
-    print(f"NumPy version: {np.__version__}")
-    print(f"NumPy config:")
-    np.show_config()
-except ImportError as e:
-    print(f"NumPy not installed: {e}")
-except Exception as e:
-    print(f"NumPy error: {e}")
-
-print()
-print("-" * 50)
-print()
-
-# Check scipy
-try:
-    import scipy
-    print(f"SciPy version: {scipy.__version__}")
-except ImportError as e:
-    print(f"SciPy not installed: {e}")
-
-print()
-
-# Check PIL
-try:
-    from PIL import Image
-    print(f"Pillow version: {Image.__version__}")
-except ImportError as e:
-    print(f"Pillow not installed: {e}")
-
-print()
-print("-" * 50)
-print()
-
-# Test scipy DCT directly
-print("Testing scipy DCT...")
-try:
-    from scipy.fftpack import dct, idct
-    import numpy as np
-
-    # Create test array
-    test = np.random.rand(8, 8).astype(np.float64)
-    print(f"Input array shape: {test.shape}, dtype: {test.dtype}")
-
-    # Test 1D DCT
-    row = test[0, :]
-    result = dct(row, norm='ortho')
-    print(f"1D DCT result shape: {result.shape}, dtype: {result.dtype}")
-
-    # Test 2D DCT (the potentially problematic operation)
-    result2d = dct(dct(test.T, norm='ortho').T, norm='ortho')
-    print(f"2D DCT result shape: {result2d.shape}, dtype: {result2d.dtype}")
-
-    # Test inverse
-    recovered = idct(idct(result2d.T, norm='ortho').T, norm='ortho')
-    error = np.max(np.abs(test - recovered))
-    print(f"Round-trip error: {error}")
-
-    if error < 1e-10:
-        print("✓ scipy DCT working correctly")
-    else:
-        print("⚠ scipy DCT has precision issues")
-
-except Exception as e:
-    print(f"✗ scipy DCT failed: {e}")
-    import traceback
-    traceback.print_exc()
-
-print()
-print("-" * 50)
-print()
-
-# Test with larger array (more like real image processing)
-print("Testing with larger arrays (512x512)...")
-try:
-    from scipy.fftpack import dct, idct
-    import numpy as np
-    import gc
-
-    # Simulate processing many 8x8 blocks
-    large_array = np.random.rand(512, 512).astype(np.float64)
-    print(f"Large array shape: {large_array.shape}, size: {large_array.nbytes} bytes")
-
-    count = 0
-    for y in range(0, 512, 8):
-        for x in range(0, 512, 8):
-            block = large_array[y:y+8, x:x+8].copy()
-            dct_block = dct(dct(block.T, norm='ortho').T, norm='ortho')
-            recovered = idct(idct(dct_block.T, norm='ortho').T, norm='ortho')
-            large_array[y:y+8, x:x+8] = recovered
-            count += 1
-
-    print(f"Processed {count} blocks successfully")
-
-    del large_array
-    gc.collect()
-
-    print("✓ Large array processing completed")
-
-except Exception as e:
-    print(f"✗ Large array processing failed: {e}")
-    import traceback
-    traceback.print_exc()
-
-print()
-print("-" * 50)
-print()
-
-# Test PIL with large image
-print("Testing PIL with large image...")
-try:
-    from PIL import Image
-    import io
-
-    # Create a large test image
-    img = Image.new('RGB', (4000, 3000), color=(128, 128, 128))
-
-    # Save to bytes
-    buffer = io.BytesIO()
-    img.save(buffer, format='PNG')
-    img_bytes = buffer.getvalue()
-    print(f"Test image size: {len(img_bytes)} bytes")
-
-    # Re-open and process
-    buffer2 = io.BytesIO(img_bytes)
-    img2 = Image.open(buffer2)
-    print(f"Re-opened image: {img2.size}, mode: {img2.mode}")
-
-    # Convert to numpy array
-    import numpy as np
-    arr = np.array(img2)
-    print(f"NumPy array: {arr.shape}, dtype: {arr.dtype}")
-
-    # Clean up
-    img.close()
-    img2.close()
-    buffer.close()
-    buffer2.close()
-    del arr
-    gc.collect()
-
-    print("✓ PIL large image test completed")
-
-except Exception as e:
-    print(f"✗ PIL test failed: {e}")
-    import traceback
-    traceback.print_exc()
-
-print()
-print("=" * 50)
-print("Diagnostics complete")
-print()
-print("If no errors above but web app still crashes, try:")
-print("1. pip install --upgrade scipy numpy pillow")
-print("2. pip install scipy==1.11.4 numpy==1.26.4  # Known stable versions")
-print("3. Check if using conda vs pip (mixing can cause issues)")

debug_jpegio.py

@@ -1,215 +0,0 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
-"""
-Debug script for DCT/jpegio extraction issues.
-Run from the stegasoo directory.
-"""
-
-import sys
-import struct
-from pathlib import Path
-
-sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent / 'src'))
-
-import hashlib
-import numpy as np
-
-# Check for jpegio
-try:
-    import jpegio as jio
-    print("✓ jpegio available")
-except ImportError:
-    print("✗ jpegio NOT available")
-    sys.exit(1)
-
-def get_usable_positions(coef_array, min_magnitude=2):
-    """Get positions of usable coefficients."""
-    positions = []
-    h, w = coef_array.shape
-    for row in range(h):
-        for col in range(w):
-            # Skip DC coefficients (top-left of each 8x8 block)
-            if (row % 8 == 0) and (col % 8 == 0):
-                continue
-            if abs(coef_array[row, col]) >= min_magnitude:
-                positions.append((row, col))
-    return positions
-
-def generate_order(num_positions, seed):
-    """Generate pseudo-random order for coefficient selection."""
-    hash_bytes = hashlib.sha256(seed + b"jpeg_coef_order").digest()
-    rng = np.random.RandomState(int.from_bytes(hash_bytes[:4], 'big'))
-    order = list(range(num_positions))
-    rng.shuffle(order)
-    return order
-
-def extract_bits(coef_array, positions, order, num_bits):
-    """Extract bits from coefficients."""
-    bits = []
-    for i, pos_idx in enumerate(order):
-        if i >= num_bits:
-            break
-        row, col = positions[pos_idx]
-        coef = coef_array[row, col]
-        bits.append(coef & 1)
-    return bits
-
-def bits_to_bytes(bits):
-    """Convert list of bits to bytes."""
-    result = []
-    for i in range(0, len(bits), 8):
-        byte_bits = bits[i:i+8]
-        if len(byte_bits) == 8:
-            byte_val = sum(byte_bits[j] << (7-j) for j in range(8))
-            result.append(byte_val)
-    return bytes(result)
-
-def main():
-    if len(sys.argv) < 3:
-        print("Usage: python debug_jpegio.py <stego_image.jpg> <reference_photo>")
-        print("\nOptional: add passphrase, pin, key path")
-        print("  python debug_jpegio.py stego.jpg ref.jpg 'passphrase' '123456' key.pem")
-        sys.exit(1)
-
-    stego_path = sys.argv[1]
-    ref_path = sys.argv[2]
-    passphrase = sys.argv[3] if len(sys.argv) > 3 else "test"
-    pin = sys.argv[4] if len(sys.argv) > 4 else ""
-    key_path = sys.argv[5] if len(sys.argv) > 5 else None
-
-    print(f"\n{'='*60}")
-    print("JPEGIO DCT EXTRACTION DEBUG")
-    print(f"{'='*60}")
-    print(f"Stego image: {stego_path}")
-    print(f"Reference:   {ref_path}")
-    print(f"Passphrase:  '{passphrase}'")
-    print(f"PIN:         '{pin}'")
-    print(f"Key:         {key_path}")
-
-    # Load stego image with jpegio
-    print(f"\n[1] Loading stego image with jpegio...")
-    try:
-        jpeg = jio.read(stego_path)
-        print(f"    ✓ jpegio.read() succeeded")
-        print(f"    Number of components: {len(jpeg.coef_arrays)}")
-        for i, arr in enumerate(jpeg.coef_arrays):
-            print(f"    Component {i}: shape={arr.shape}, dtype={arr.dtype}")
-    except Exception as e:
-        print(f"    ✗ Failed: {e}")
-        sys.exit(1)
-
-    # Get coefficient array (channel 0)
-    coef_array = jpeg.coef_arrays[0]
-    print(f"\n[2] Coefficient array analysis...")
-    print(f"    Shape: {coef_array.shape}")
-    print(f"    Non-zero coefficients: {np.count_nonzero(coef_array)}")
-    print(f"    Min value: {coef_array.min()}")
-    print(f"    Max value: {coef_array.max()}")
-
-    # Get usable positions
-    print(f"\n[3] Finding usable positions (|coef| >= 2, non-DC)...")
-    positions = get_usable_positions(coef_array)
-    print(f"    Usable positions: {len(positions)}")
-    print(f"    Capacity: ~{len(positions) // 8} bytes")
-
-    # Generate seed (this needs to match the encode seed!)
-    print(f"\n[4] Generating seed...")
-
-    # Load reference photo
-    ref_data = Path(ref_path).read_bytes()
-    ref_hash = hashlib.sha256(ref_data).digest()
-    print(f"    Reference hash: {ref_hash[:8].hex()}...")
-
-    # Load RSA key if provided
-    rsa_component = b""
-    if key_path:
-        try:
-            from stegasoo import load_rsa_key
-            key_data = Path(key_path).read_bytes()
-            # Try without password first
-            try:
-                rsa_key = load_rsa_key(key_data, password=None)
-            except:
-                rsa_key = load_rsa_key(key_data, password="testpass")
-
-            # Get public key bytes for seed
-            from cryptography.hazmat.primitives import serialization
-            pub_bytes = rsa_key.public_key().public_bytes(
-                encoding=serialization.Encoding.DER,
-                format=serialization.PublicFormat.SubjectPublicKeyInfo
-            )
-            rsa_component = hashlib.sha256(pub_bytes).digest()
-            print(f"    RSA key loaded, hash: {rsa_component[:8].hex()}...")
-        except Exception as e:
-            print(f"    ✗ Could not load RSA key: {e}")
-
-    # Build seed like stegasoo does
-    # This is the critical part - must match encoding!
-    seed_parts = [
-        ref_hash,
-        passphrase.encode('utf-8'),
-        pin.encode('utf-8') if pin else b"",
-        rsa_component,
-    ]
-    seed = hashlib.sha256(b"".join(seed_parts)).digest()
-    print(f"    Combined seed: {seed[:8].hex()}...")
-
-    # Generate order
-    print(f"\n[5] Generating coefficient order...")
-    order = generate_order(len(positions), seed)
-    print(f"    First 10 indices: {order[:10]}")
-
-    # Try to extract header
-    print(f"\n[6] Extracting header (first 80 bits = 10 bytes)...")
-    HEADER_SIZE = 10
-    header_bits = extract_bits(coef_array, positions, order, HEADER_SIZE * 8)
-    header_bytes = bits_to_bytes(header_bits)
-    print(f"    Raw header bytes: {header_bytes.hex()}")
-    print(f"    As ASCII (if printable): {repr(header_bytes)}")
-
-    # Check for JPGS magic
-    JPEGIO_MAGIC = b'JPGS'
-    if header_bytes[:4] == JPEGIO_MAGIC:
-        print(f"    ✓ Found JPEGIO magic bytes!")
-        version = header_bytes[4]
-        flags = header_bytes[5]
-        data_length = struct.unpack('>I', header_bytes[6:10])[0]
-        print(f"    Version: {version}")
-        print(f"    Flags: {flags}")
-        print(f"    Data length: {data_length} bytes")
-
-        if data_length > 0 and data_length < len(positions) // 8:
-            print(f"\n[7] Extracting payload ({data_length} bytes)...")
-            total_bits = (HEADER_SIZE + data_length) * 8
-            all_bits = extract_bits(coef_array, positions, order, total_bits)
-            data_bits = all_bits[HEADER_SIZE * 8:]
-            payload = bits_to_bytes(data_bits)
-            print(f"    Payload (first 64 bytes): {payload[:64].hex()}")
-            print(f"    This should be encrypted data starting with salt/IV")
-        else:
-            print(f"    ✗ Invalid data length: {data_length}")
-    else:
-        print(f"    ✗ No JPEGIO magic found")
-        print(f"    Expected: {JPEGIO_MAGIC.hex()} ('JPGS')")
-        print(f"    Got:      {header_bytes[:4].hex()} ('{header_bytes[:4]}')")
-
-        # Try alternate interpretations
-        print(f"\n[7] Trying alternate header interpretations...")
-
-        # Maybe it's scipy DCT format?
-        DCT_MAGIC = b'DCTS'
-        if header_bytes[:4] == DCT_MAGIC:
-            print(f"    Found SCIPY DCT magic - wrong extraction method!")
-        else:
-            # Show bit distribution
-            print(f"    First 32 extracted bits: {header_bits[:32]}")
-
-            # Check if bits look random or patterned
-            ones = sum(header_bits[:80])
-            print(f"    Bit distribution: {ones}/80 ones ({100*ones/80:.1f}%)")
-
-    print(f"\n{'='*60}")
-    print("DEBUG COMPLETE")
-    print(f"{'='*60}\n")
-
-if __name__ == '__main__':
-    main()

docker-compose.yml

@@ -18,6 +18,14 @@ services:
     environment:
       <<: *common-env
       FLASK_ENV: production
+      # Authentication (v4.0.2)
+      STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED: ${STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED:-true}
+      STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED: ${STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED:-false}
+      STEGASOO_HOSTNAME: ${STEGASOO_HOSTNAME:-localhost}
+    volumes:
+      # Persist auth database and SSL certs (v4.0.2)
+      - stegasoo-web-data:/app/frontends/web/instance
+      - stegasoo-web-certs:/app/frontends/web/certs
     restart: unless-stopped
     deploy:
       resources:
@@ -45,3 +53,10 @@ services:
           memory: 768M
         reservations:
           memory: 384M
+
+# Named volumes for persistent data
+volumes:
+  stegasoo-web-data:
+    driver: local
+  stegasoo-web-certs:
+    driver: local

docs/TEMPLATES.md

@@ -0,0 +1,361 @@
+# Stegasoo Web Templates Specification
+
+Quick reference for all Jinja2 templates in `frontends/web/templates/`.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Layout](#layout)
+- [Auth & Setup](#auth--setup)
+- [Core Features](#core-features)
+- [Tools & Account](#tools--account)
+- [Admin](#admin)
+
+---
+
+## Layout
+
+### `base.html`
+**Purpose:** Master layout template - all pages extend this.
+
+| Block | Description |
+|-------|-------------|
+| `{% block title %}` | Page title |
+| `{% block content %}` | Main page content |
+| `{% block scripts %}` | Page-specific JS |
+
+**Key Elements:**
+- `nav.navbar` - Bootstrap 5 navbar with logo, links, auth buttons
+- `div.toast-container` - Flash message toasts (10s auto-dismiss)
+- `main.container` - Content wrapper
+- `footer` - Copyright + version
+
+**Variables:** `is_authenticated`, `username`, `is_admin`
+
+---
+
+## Auth & Setup
+
+### `login.html`
+**Route:** `/login`
+
+**Form:** `POST /login`
+- `username` - text input
+- `password` - password input
+- "Forgot password?" link to `/recover`
+
+**JS:** `static/js/auth.js` - password toggle
+
+---
+
+### `setup.html`
+**Route:** `/setup` (first-run only)
+
+**Form:** `POST /setup`
+- `username` - admin username
+- `password` - password (min 8 chars)
+- `password_confirm` - confirmation
+
+**JS:** Password confirmation validation
+
+---
+
+### `setup_recovery.html`
+**Route:** `/setup/recovery`
+
+**Form:** `POST /setup/recovery`
+- `recovery_key` - hidden, pre-generated
+- `action` - "save" or "skip"
+- Checkbox confirmation required for save
+
+**Features:**
+- Recovery key display (readonly input)
+- Copy to clipboard button
+- QR code image (if available)
+- Download options: text file, QR image
+- Stego backup upload form
+
+---
+
+### `recover.html`
+**Route:** `/recover`
+
+**Form:** `POST /recover`
+- `recovery_key` - textarea for key input
+- `new_password` - new password
+- `new_password_confirm` - confirmation
+
+**Accordion:** "Extract from stego backup"
+- `POST /recover/stego` with `stego_image` + `reference_image`
+- Pre-fills recovery key on success
+
+---
+
+### `regenerate_recovery.html`
+**Route:** `/account/recovery/regenerate` (admin only)
+
+**Form:** `POST /account/recovery/regenerate`
+- `recovery_key` - hidden field
+- `action` - "save" or "cancel"
+- Confirmation checkbox
+
+**Features:**
+- New key display
+- QR code (obfuscated)
+- Download: text, QR, stego backup
+- Warning if replacing existing key
+
+---
+
+## Core Features
+
+### `index.html`
+**Route:** `/`
+
+**Structure:**
+- Hero section with tagline
+- 3 action cards: Encode, Decode, Generate
+- "How It Works" explainer section
+
+---
+
+### `generate.html`
+**Route:** `/generate`
+
+**Form:** `POST /generate`
+- `words` - passphrase word count (3-12)
+- `use_pin` - checkbox
+- `pin_length` - PIN digits (6-9)
+- `use_rsa` - checkbox
+- `rsa_bits` - key size (2048/3072/4096)
+
+**Output panels:**
+- Passphrase display
+- PIN display (if enabled)
+- RSA key + QR (if enabled)
+- Entropy calculator
+
+**JS:** `static/js/generate.js`
+
+---
+
+### `encode.html`
+**Route:** `/encode`
+
+**Form:** `POST /encode` (multipart)
+- `reference_photo` - file upload (drag-drop zone)
+- `carrier_image` - file upload (drag-drop zone)
+- `mode` - radio: DCT (default) / LSB
+- `dct_format` - PNG / JPEG
+- `dct_color` - Color / Grayscale
+- `payload_type` - radio: Text / File
+- `message` - textarea (if text)
+- `embed_file` - file input (if file)
+- `passphrase` - text input
+- `pin` - text input
+- `rsa_key` / `rsa_key_qr` - file inputs
+- `rsa_key_password` - password
+- `channel_key` - select (saved keys) or manual input
+
+**Panels:**
+- Reference preview with "Hash Acquired" status
+- Carrier preview with capacity info
+- Character counter for message
+
+**JS:** `static/js/encode.js`, `static/js/stegasoo.js`
+
+---
+
+### `encode_result.html`
+**Route:** `/encode/result/<file_id>`
+
+**Elements:**
+- Success message
+- Stego image preview
+- Download button
+- Share button (Web Share API)
+- Mode/capacity info
+- "Encode Another" link
+
+**Variables:** `file_id`, `filename`, `mode`, `capacity_used`
+
+---
+
+### `decode.html`
+**Route:** `/decode`
+
+**Form:** `POST /decode` (multipart)
+- `reference_photo` - file upload
+- `stego_image` - file upload
+- `passphrase` - text input
+- `pin` - text input
+- `rsa_key` / `rsa_key_qr` - file inputs
+- `rsa_key_password` - password
+- `channel_key` - select or manual
+
+**Output:**
+- Decoded message display
+- File download (if file payload)
+
+**JS:** `static/js/decode.js`, `static/js/stegasoo.js`
+
+---
+
+## Tools & Account
+
+### `tools.html`
+**Route:** `/tools`
+
+**Tabbed interface:**
+
+| Tab | Endpoint | Description |
+|-----|----------|-------------|
+| Capacity | `POST /api/tools/capacity` | Image capacity analysis |
+| Peek | `POST /api/tools/peek` | Check for Stegasoo header |
+| Strip | `POST /api/tools/strip` | Remove hidden data |
+| EXIF | `POST /api/tools/exif/*` | Metadata viewer/editor |
+
+**EXIF Editor features:**
+- Upload image → view all EXIF fields
+- Inline editing (click field to edit)
+- "Clear All" button
+- "Save" / "Download" buttons
+
+**JS:** `static/js/tools.js`
+
+---
+
+### `account.html`
+**Route:** `/account`
+
+**Sections:**
+
+1. **User Info** - Username, role badge, logout link
+
+2. **Recovery Key** (admin only)
+   - Status: Configured / Not Set
+   - Generate/Regenerate button
+   - Disable button
+
+3. **Password Change**
+   - `current_password`
+   - `new_password`
+   - `new_password_confirm`
+
+4. **Saved Channel Keys**
+   - List of saved keys with edit/delete
+   - "Add Key" form (name + key)
+   - Max 10 keys per user
+
+**Variables:** `username`, `is_admin`, `has_recovery`, `channel_keys`
+
+---
+
+### `about.html`
+**Route:** `/about`
+
+**Sections:**
+- Version info + feature badges
+- Security model explanation
+- Channel key QR (if configured)
+- Dependency status table
+- Credits + links
+
+**Variables:** `version`, `has_dct`, `has_qr_write`, `has_qr_read`, `channel_key`, `channel_qr`
+
+---
+
+## Admin
+
+### `admin/users.html`
+**Route:** `/admin/users`
+
+**Table columns:** Username | Role | Created | Actions
+
+**Actions per user:**
+- Reset Password button
+- Delete button (disabled for self)
+
+**Header:**
+- User count: "X of 16 users"
+- "Add User" button (modal trigger)
+
+**Modal:** Add User form
+- `username` input
+- `role` select (admin/user)
+- Auto-generated temp password display
+
+---
+
+### `admin/user_new.html`
+**Route:** `/admin/users/new`
+
+**Form:** `POST /admin/users/new`
+- `username` - text input
+- `role` - select (user/admin)
+
+Redirects to `user_created.html` on success.
+
+---
+
+### `admin/user_created.html`
+**Route:** `/admin/users/created`
+
+**Display:**
+- Success message
+- Username
+- Temporary password (copy button)
+- "User must change password on first login" notice
+- Back to users link
+
+---
+
+### `admin/password_reset.html`
+**Route:** `/admin/users/<id>/password-reset`
+
+**Display:**
+- Success message
+- New temporary password
+- Copy button
+- Back link
+
+---
+
+## Common Patterns
+
+### Drag-Drop Upload Zones
+```html
+<div class="upload-zone" id="referenceZone">
+    <input type="file" name="reference_photo" accept="image/*">
+    <div class="preview"></div>
+    <div class="status"></div>
+</div>
+```
+
+### Password Toggle
+```html
+<div class="input-group">
+    <input type="password" id="passwordInput">
+    <button onclick="togglePassword('passwordInput', this)">
+        <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
+    </button>
+</div>
+```
+
+### Toast Flash Messages
+Rendered in `base.html`, auto-dismiss after 10 seconds:
+- `success` → green
+- `warning` → yellow
+- `error` → red
+
+---
+
+## External JS Files
+
+| File | Used By |
+|------|---------|
+| `static/js/stegasoo.js` | encode, decode, about |
+| `static/js/auth.js` | login, setup, recover, account |
+| `static/js/generate.js` | generate |
+| `static/js/encode.js` | encode |
+| `static/js/decode.js` | decode |
+| `static/js/tools.js` | tools |

examples/README.md

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+# Stegasoo Examples
+
+This directory contains example scripts demonstrating how to use Stegasoo.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Install Stegasoo first:
+
+```bash
+pip install stegasoo
+# Or for development:
+pip install -e ".[all]"
+```
+
+## Examples
+
+### basic_usage.py
+
+Basic encode/decode workflow with a text message.
+
+```bash
+python basic_usage.py
+```
+
+### embed_file.py
+
+Embed and extract files (documents, images, etc.) inside carrier images.
+
+```bash
+python embed_file.py
+```
+
+### channel_keys.py
+
+Use channel keys to create private communication channels for groups.
+
+```bash
+python channel_keys.py
+```
+
+## Test Images
+
+You'll need to provide your own images:
+
+- `my_secret_photo.png` - Your reference photo (keep this secret!)
+- `carrier.png` - The image that will carry your hidden message
+
+For testing, you can use any PNG or BMP image. JPEG carriers are supported with DCT mode.

examples/basic_usage.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Basic Stegasoo Usage Example
+
+This example demonstrates how to encode and decode a secret message
+using the Stegasoo library.
+"""
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+import stegasoo
+
+
+def main():
+    # Load your images
+    # The reference photo is your "key" - keep it secret!
+    reference_photo = Path("my_secret_photo.png").read_bytes()
+    carrier_image = Path("carrier.png").read_bytes()
+
+    # Your secret message
+    message = "This is my secret message!"
+
+    # Your credentials
+    passphrase = "correct horse battery staple"  # Use 4+ words
+    pin = "123456"  # 6-9 digits
+
+    # === ENCODE ===
+    print("Encoding message...")
+    result = stegasoo.encode(
+        message=message,
+        reference_photo=reference_photo,
+        carrier_image=carrier_image,
+        passphrase=passphrase,
+        pin=pin,
+    )
+
+    # Save the stego image
+    output_path = Path(f"secret_{result.suggested_filename}")
+    output_path.write_bytes(result.stego_image)
+    print(f"Saved to: {output_path}")
+    print(f"Capacity used: {result.capacity_used_percent:.1f}%")
+
+    # === DECODE ===
+    print("\nDecoding message...")
+    stego_image = output_path.read_bytes()
+
+    decoded = stegasoo.decode(
+        stego_image=stego_image,
+        reference_photo=reference_photo,
+        passphrase=passphrase,
+        pin=pin,
+    )
+
+    print(f"Decoded message: {decoded.message}")
+    print(f"Message type: {decoded.payload_type}")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

examples/channel_keys.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Channel Keys Example
+
+Channel keys allow you to create private communication channels.
+Only people with the same channel key can decode messages.
+"""
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+import stegasoo
+from stegasoo.channel import generate_channel_key, get_channel_fingerprint
+
+
+def main():
+    # Generate a channel key for your group
+    channel_key = generate_channel_key()
+    fingerprint = get_channel_fingerprint(channel_key)
+
+    print("=== Channel Key Generated ===")
+    print(f"Key: {channel_key}")
+    print(f"Fingerprint: {fingerprint}")
+    print("\nShare this key securely with your group members!")
+    print("-" * 40)
+
+    # Load images
+    reference_photo = Path("my_secret_photo.png").read_bytes()
+    carrier_image = Path("carrier.png").read_bytes()
+
+    # Encode with channel key
+    print("\nEncoding message with channel key...")
+    result = stegasoo.encode(
+        message="Secret group message!",
+        reference_photo=reference_photo,
+        carrier_image=carrier_image,
+        passphrase="correct horse battery staple",
+        pin="123456",
+        channel_key=channel_key,  # Add the channel key
+    )
+
+    stego_data = result.stego_image
+    print(f"Encoded successfully!")
+
+    # Decode with correct channel key
+    print("\nDecoding with correct channel key...")
+    decoded = stegasoo.decode(
+        stego_image=stego_data,
+        reference_photo=reference_photo,
+        passphrase="correct horse battery staple",
+        pin="123456",
+        channel_key=channel_key,  # Same channel key
+    )
+    print(f"Message: {decoded.message}")
+
+    # Try to decode with wrong channel key
+    print("\nTrying to decode with wrong channel key...")
+    wrong_key = generate_channel_key()
+    try:
+        stegasoo.decode(
+            stego_image=stego_data,
+            reference_photo=reference_photo,
+            passphrase="correct horse battery staple",
+            pin="123456",
+            channel_key=wrong_key,  # Different channel key
+        )
+        print("ERROR: Should have failed!")
+    except (stegasoo.DecryptionError, stegasoo.ExtractionError):
+        print("Correctly rejected - wrong channel key!")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

examples/embed_file.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+File Embedding Example
+
+This example demonstrates how to embed a file (like a document or image)
+inside a carrier image using Stegasoo.
+"""
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+import stegasoo
+from stegasoo.models import FilePayload
+
+
+def main():
+    # Load images
+    reference_photo = Path("my_secret_photo.png").read_bytes()
+    carrier_image = Path("carrier.png").read_bytes()
+
+    # Load the file to embed
+    secret_file = Path("secret_document.pdf")
+    file_data = secret_file.read_bytes()
+
+    # Create a FilePayload
+    payload = FilePayload(
+        filename=secret_file.name,
+        data=file_data,
+        mime_type="application/pdf",
+    )
+
+    # Credentials
+    passphrase = "correct horse battery staple"
+    pin = "123456"
+
+    # Check capacity first
+    capacity = stegasoo.calculate_capacity(carrier_image)
+    print(f"Carrier capacity: {capacity['capacity_bytes']:,} bytes")
+    print(f"File size: {len(file_data):,} bytes")
+
+    if len(file_data) > capacity["capacity_bytes"]:
+        print("Error: File too large for this carrier!")
+        return
+
+    # Encode the file
+    print("\nEmbedding file...")
+    result = stegasoo.encode(
+        file_payload=payload,
+        reference_photo=reference_photo,
+        carrier_image=carrier_image,
+        passphrase=passphrase,
+        pin=pin,
+    )
+
+    output_path = Path(f"contains_file_{result.suggested_filename}")
+    output_path.write_bytes(result.stego_image)
+    print(f"Saved to: {output_path}")
+
+    # Decode and extract the file
+    print("\nExtracting file...")
+    decoded = stegasoo.decode(
+        stego_image=output_path.read_bytes(),
+        reference_photo=reference_photo,
+        passphrase=passphrase,
+        pin=pin,
+    )
+
+    if decoded.payload_type == "file":
+        extracted_path = Path(f"extracted_{decoded.filename}")
+        extracted_path.write_bytes(decoded.file_data)
+        print(f"Extracted: {extracted_path}")
+        print(f"Original filename: {decoded.filename}")
+        print(f"MIME type: {decoded.mime_type}")
+    else:
+        print(f"Unexpected payload type: {decoded.payload_type}")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

frontends/api/API_UPDATE_SUMMARY_V3.2.0.md

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-# API Update Summary for v3.2.0
-
-## Overview
-
-The FastAPI REST API has been updated to align with Stegasoo v3.2.0's breaking changes:
-1. **Removed date dependency** - No `date_str` field in requests
-2. **Renamed day_phrase → passphrase** - Updated all request/response models
-3. **Updated generation** - Now generates single passphrase instead of daily phrases
-
-## Breaking Changes
-
-### Request Model Changes
-
-#### 1. EncodeRequest & EncodeFileRequest
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```python
-class EncodeRequest(BaseModel):
-    message: str
-    reference_photo_base64: str
-    carrier_image_base64: str
-    day_phrase: str  # ← Changed to passphrase
-    pin: str = ""
-    rsa_key_base64: Optional[str] = None
-    rsa_password: Optional[str] = None
-    date_str: Optional[str] = None  # ← REMOVED
-    embed_mode: EmbedModeType = "lsb"
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```python
-class EncodeRequest(BaseModel):
-    message: str
-    reference_photo_base64: str
-    carrier_image_base64: str
-    passphrase: str = Field(description="Passphrase (v3.2.0: renamed from day_phrase)")
-    pin: str = ""
-    rsa_key_base64: Optional[str] = None
-    rsa_password: Optional[str] = None
-    # date_str removed in v3.2.0
-    embed_mode: EmbedModeType = "lsb"
-    dct_output_format: DctOutputFormatType = "png"
-    dct_color_mode: DctColorModeType = "grayscale"
-```
-
-#### 2. DecodeRequest
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```python
-class DecodeRequest(BaseModel):
-    stego_image_base64: str
-    reference_photo_base64: str
-    day_phrase: str  # ← Changed to passphrase
-    pin: str = ""
-    rsa_key_base64: Optional[str] = None
-    rsa_password: Optional[str] = None
-    embed_mode: ExtractModeType = "auto"
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```python
-class DecodeRequest(BaseModel):
-    stego_image_base64: str
-    reference_photo_base64: str
-    passphrase: str = Field(description="Passphrase (v3.2.0: renamed from day_phrase)")
-    pin: str = ""
-    rsa_key_base64: Optional[str] = None
-    rsa_password: Optional[str] = None
-    embed_mode: ExtractModeType = "auto"
-```
-
-#### 3. GenerateRequest
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```python
-class GenerateRequest(BaseModel):
-    use_pin: bool = True
-    use_rsa: bool = False
-    pin_length: int = Field(default=6, ge=MIN_PIN_LENGTH, le=MAX_PIN_LENGTH)
-    rsa_bits: int = Field(default=2048)
-    words_per_phrase: int = Field(default=3, ge=MIN_PHRASE_WORDS, le=MAX_PHRASE_WORDS)
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```python
-class GenerateRequest(BaseModel):
-    use_pin: bool = True
-    use_rsa: bool = False
-    pin_length: int = Field(default=6, ge=MIN_PIN_LENGTH, le=MAX_PIN_LENGTH)
-    rsa_bits: int = Field(default=2048)
-    words_per_passphrase: int = Field(
-        default=DEFAULT_PASSPHRASE_WORDS,  # = 4, was 3
-        ge=MIN_PASSPHRASE_WORDS,
-        le=MAX_PASSPHRASE_WORDS,
-        description="Words per passphrase (v3.2.0: default increased to 4)"
-    )
-```
-
-### Response Model Changes
-
-#### 1. GenerateResponse
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```python
-class GenerateResponse(BaseModel):
-    phrases: dict[str, str]  # Monday -> phrase, Tuesday -> phrase, etc.
-    pin: Optional[str] = None
-    rsa_key_pem: Optional[str] = None
-    entropy: dict[str, int]
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```python
-class GenerateResponse(BaseModel):
-    passphrase: str = Field(description="Single passphrase (v3.2.0: no daily rotation)")
-    pin: Optional[str] = None
-    rsa_key_pem: Optional[str] = None
-    entropy: dict[str, int]
-    # Legacy field for compatibility
-    phrases: Optional[dict[str, str]] = Field(
-        default=None,
-        description="Deprecated: Use 'passphrase' instead"
-    )
-```
-
-#### 2. EncodeResponse
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```python
-class EncodeResponse(BaseModel):
-    stego_image_base64: str
-    filename: str
-    capacity_used_percent: float
-    date_used: str
-    day_of_week: str
-    embed_mode: str
-    output_format: str = "png"
-    color_mode: str = "color"
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```python
-class EncodeResponse(BaseModel):
-    stego_image_base64: str
-    filename: str
-    capacity_used_percent: float
-    embed_mode: str
-    output_format: str = "png"
-    color_mode: str = "color"
-    # Legacy fields (no longer used in crypto)
-    date_used: Optional[str] = Field(
-        default=None,
-        description="Deprecated: Date no longer used in v3.2.0"
-    )
-    day_of_week: Optional[str] = Field(
-        default=None,
-        description="Deprecated: Date no longer used in v3.2.0"
-    )
-```
-
-### Endpoint Changes
-
-#### 1. POST /encode
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```json
-{
-  "message": "Secret message",
-  "reference_photo_base64": "...",
-  "carrier_image_base64": "...",
-  "day_phrase": "apple forest thunder",
-  "date_str": "2025-01-15",
-  "pin": "123456",
-  "embed_mode": "lsb"
-}
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```json
-{
-  "message": "Secret message",
-  "reference_photo_base64": "...",
-  "carrier_image_base64": "...",
-  "passphrase": "apple forest thunder mountain",
-  "pin": "123456",
-  "embed_mode": "lsb"
-}
-```
-
-#### 2. POST /decode
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```json
-{
-  "stego_image_base64": "...",
-  "reference_photo_base64": "...",
-  "day_phrase": "apple forest thunder",
-  "pin": "123456",
-  "embed_mode": "auto"
-}
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```json
-{
-  "stego_image_base64": "...",
-  "reference_photo_base64": "...",
-  "passphrase": "apple forest thunder mountain",
-  "pin": "123456",
-  "embed_mode": "auto"
-}
-```
-
-#### 3. POST /generate
-
-**Response Before (v3.1.0):**
-```json
-{
-  "phrases": {
-    "Monday": "apple forest thunder",
-    "Tuesday": "banana river lightning",
-    ...
-  },
-  "pin": "123456",
-  "rsa_key_pem": null,
-  "entropy": {
-    "phrase": 33,
-    "pin": 20,
-    "rsa": 0,
-    "total": 53
-  }
-}
-```
-
-**Response After (v3.2.0):**
-```json
-{
-  "passphrase": "apple forest thunder mountain",
-  "pin": "123456",
-  "rsa_key_pem": null,
-  "entropy": {
-    "passphrase": 44,
-    "pin": 20,
-    "rsa": 0,
-    "total": 64
-  },
-  "phrases": null
-}
-```
-
-#### 4. POST /encode/multipart
-
-**Form Fields Before (v3.1.0):**
-- `day_phrase` (required)
-- `date_str` (optional)
-- `reference_photo` (file)
-- `carrier` (file)
-- ...
-
-**Form Fields After (v3.2.0):**
-- `passphrase` (required) ← renamed from day_phrase
-- `reference_photo` (file)
-- `carrier` (file)
-- ... (date_str removed)
-
-**Response Headers Before (v3.1.0):**
-```
-X-Stegasoo-Date: 2025-01-15
-X-Stegasoo-Day: Wednesday
-X-Stegasoo-Capacity-Percent: 25.5
-X-Stegasoo-Embed-Mode: lsb
-```
-
-**Response Headers After (v3.2.0):**
-```
-X-Stegasoo-Capacity-Percent: 25.5
-X-Stegasoo-Embed-Mode: lsb
-X-Stegasoo-Output-Format: png
-X-Stegasoo-Color-Mode: color
-X-Stegasoo-Version: 3.2.0
-```
-
-### New Status Endpoint Information
-
-#### GET /
-
-**Added to response:**
-```json
-{
-  "version": "3.2.0",
-  ...
-  "breaking_changes": {
-    "date_removed": "No date_str parameter needed - encode/decode anytime",
-    "passphrase_renamed": "day_phrase → passphrase (single passphrase, no daily rotation)",
-    "format_version": 4,
-    "backward_compatible": false
-  }
-}
-```
-
-## Migration Guide for API Clients
-
-### 1. Update Request Bodies
-
-**Find and replace in client code:**
-```javascript
-// Before
-{
-  day_phrase: "apple forest thunder",
-  date_str: "2025-01-15"
-}
-
-// After
-{
-  passphrase: "apple forest thunder mountain"
-}
-```
-
-### 2. Update Response Handling
-
-**Before:**
-```javascript
-const response = await fetch('/encode', {
-  method: 'POST',
-  body: JSON.stringify({
-    message: "secret",
-    day_phrase: "words",
-    date_str: "2025-01-15",
-    ...
-  })
-});
-
-const data = await response.json();
-console.log(data.date_used);  // "2025-01-15"
-console.log(data.day_of_week);  // "Wednesday"
-```
-
-**After:**
-```javascript
-const response = await fetch('/encode', {
-  method: 'POST',
-  body: JSON.stringify({
-    message: "secret",
-    passphrase: "longer words here now",
-    // date_str removed
-    ...
-  })
-});
-
-const data = await response.json();
-// date_used and day_of_week are null in v3.2.0
-```
-
-### 3. Update Generate Endpoint Usage
-
-**Before:**
-```javascript
-const creds = await fetch('/generate', {
-  method: 'POST',
-  body: JSON.stringify({ use_pin: true })
-}).then(r => r.json());
-
-// Use Monday's phrase
-const mondayPhrase = creds.phrases['Monday'];
-```
-
-**After:**
-```javascript
-const creds = await fetch('/generate', {
-  method: 'POST',
-  body: JSON.stringify({ use_pin: true })
-}).then(r => r.json());
-
-// Use single passphrase
-const passphrase = creds.passphrase;
-```
-
-### 4. Update Multipart Requests
-
-**Before (JavaScript fetch):**
-```javascript
-const formData = new FormData();
-formData.append('day_phrase', 'apple forest thunder');
-formData.append('date_str', '2025-01-15');
-formData.append('reference_photo', refPhotoFile);
-formData.append('carrier', carrierFile);
-formData.append('message', 'secret');
-formData.append('pin', '123456');
-
-const response = await fetch('/encode/multipart', {
-  method: 'POST',
-  body: formData
-});
-```
-
-**After (JavaScript fetch):**
-```javascript
-const formData = new FormData();
-formData.append('passphrase', 'apple forest thunder mountain');
-// date_str removed
-formData.append('reference_photo', refPhotoFile);
-formData.append('carrier', carrierFile);
-formData.append('message', 'secret');
-formData.append('pin', '123456');
-
-const response = await fetch('/encode/multipart', {
-  method: 'POST',
-  body: formData
-});
-```
-
-## Testing Checklist
-
-### Endpoints to Test
-
-- [ ] GET / - Returns v3.2.0 with breaking_changes info
-- [ ] GET /modes - Returns mode information
-- [ ] POST /generate - Returns single passphrase
-- [ ] POST /encode - Works without date_str
-- [ ] POST /encode/file - Works without date_str
-- [ ] POST /decode - Works without date_str
-- [ ] POST /encode/multipart - Accepts passphrase instead of day_phrase
-- [ ] POST /decode/multipart - Accepts passphrase instead of day_phrase
-- [ ] POST /compare - Still works
-- [ ] POST /will-fit - Still works
-- [ ] POST /image/info - Still works
-- [ ] POST /extract-key-from-qr - Still works
-
-### Validation Tests
-
-- [ ] Reject requests with `day_phrase` field (should get validation error)
-- [ ] Reject requests with `date_str` field (should be ignored or error)
-- [ ] Accept requests with `passphrase` field
-- [ ] Generate response includes `passphrase` field
-- [ ] Generate response has `phrases` as null
-- [ ] Encode response has `date_used` and `day_of_week` as null
-- [ ] Multipart encode works with new field names
-- [ ] Response headers updated correctly
-
-## OpenAPI/Swagger Documentation
-
-The FastAPI auto-generated documentation (/docs and /redoc) will automatically reflect the changes:
-
-1. **Models updated** - Request/response schemas show new field names
-2. **Descriptions updated** - Field descriptions mention v3.2.0 changes
-3. **Examples updated** - Interactive API explorer uses new field names
-
-Users can browse to `/docs` to see the updated API specification.
-
-## Backward Compatibility
-
-**Breaking Change:** API v3.2.0 is NOT backward compatible with v3.1.0
-
-Clients using the old API will encounter:
-1. **Validation errors** - Missing required `passphrase` field
-2. **Unexpected responses** - `phrases` field will be null
-3. **Changed behavior** - Date fields no longer populated
-
-### Migration Timeline Recommendation
-
-1. **Deploy v3.2.0 API** to staging
-2. **Update client applications** to use new field names
-3. **Test thoroughly** with staging API
-4. **Deploy v3.2.0 API** to production
-5. **Notify users** of breaking changes
-
-Alternatively, run v3.1.0 and v3.2.0 APIs side-by-side on different paths:
-- `/api/v3.1/` - Old API
-- `/api/v3.2/` - New API
-
-## Constants Updates
-
-Used in validation:
-```python
-from stegasoo.constants import (
-    MIN_PASSPHRASE_WORDS,  # = 3
-    MAX_PASSPHRASE_WORDS,  # = 12
-    DEFAULT_PASSPHRASE_WORDS,  # = 4 (increased from 3)
-)
-```
-
-## Error Messages
-
-All error messages updated:
-- "day_phrase is required" → "passphrase is required"
-- References to "phrase" now mean "passphrase"
-
-## Implementation Status
-
-✅ All request models updated
-✅ All response models updated
-✅ All endpoints updated
-✅ Multipart endpoints updated
-✅ Status endpoint shows breaking changes
-✅ Constants imported correctly
-✅ Error handling updated
-✅ No references to day_phrase in user-facing text
-✅ No date_str parameters accepted
-
-Ready for deployment!

frontends/api/main.py

@@ -49,7 +49,6 @@ from stegasoo import (
     generate_credentials,
     get_channel_status,
     has_argon2,
-    has_channel_key,
     has_dct_support,
     set_channel_key,
     validate_channel_key,
@@ -406,11 +405,7 @@ def _resolve_channel_key(channel_key: str | None) -> str | None:
     """
     Resolve channel key from API parameter.
 
-    Args:
-        channel_key: API parameter value
-            - None: Use server-configured key (auto mode)
-            - "": Public mode (no channel key)
-            - "XXXX-...": Explicit key
+    Wrapper around library's resolve_channel_key with HTTP exception handling.
 
     Returns:
         Resolved channel key to pass to encode/decode
@@ -418,44 +413,27 @@ def _resolve_channel_key(channel_key: str | None) -> str | None:
     Raises:
         HTTPException: If key format is invalid
     """
-    if channel_key is None:
-        # Auto mode - use server config
-        return None
+    from stegasoo.channel import resolve_channel_key
 
-    if channel_key == "":
-        # Public mode
-        return ""
-
-    # Explicit key - validate format
-    if not validate_channel_key(channel_key):
-        raise HTTPException(
-            400, "Invalid channel key format. Expected: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX"
-        )
-
-    return channel_key
+    try:
+        return resolve_channel_key(channel_key)
+    except (ValueError, FileNotFoundError) as e:
+        raise HTTPException(400, str(e))
 
 
 def _get_channel_info(channel_key: str | None) -> tuple[str, str | None]:
     """
     Get channel mode and fingerprint for response.
 
+    Uses library's get_channel_response_info for consistent formatting.
+
     Returns:
         (mode, fingerprint) tuple
     """
-    if channel_key == "":
-        return "public", None
+    from stegasoo.channel import get_channel_response_info
 
-    if channel_key is not None:
-        # Explicit key
-        fingerprint = f"{channel_key[:4]}-••••-••••-••••-••••-••••-••••-{channel_key[-4:]}"
-        return "private", fingerprint
-
-    # Auto mode - check server config
-    if has_channel_key():
-        status = get_channel_status()
-        return "private", status.get("fingerprint")
-
-    return "public", None
+    info = get_channel_response_info(channel_key)
+    return info["mode"], info.get("fingerprint")
 
 
 # ============================================================================

frontends/cli/main.py

@@ -24,11 +24,31 @@ Usage:
     stegasoo channel [SUBCOMMAND]
 """
 
+import json
 import sys
+import tempfile
+import threading
+import time
+import uuid
 from pathlib import Path
 
 import click
 
+# Rich progress bar (optional)
+try:
+    from rich.progress import (
+        BarColumn,
+        Progress,
+        SpinnerColumn,
+        TaskProgressColumn,
+        TextColumn,
+        TimeElapsedColumn,
+    )
+
+    HAS_RICH = True
+except ImportError:
+    HAS_RICH = False
+
 # Add parent to path for development
 sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent / "src"))
 
@@ -168,37 +188,25 @@ def resolve_channel_key_option(
     """
     Resolve channel key from CLI options.
 
+    Wrapper around library's resolve_channel_key with Click exception handling.
+
     Returns:
         None: Use server-configured key (auto mode)
         "": Public mode (no channel key)
         str: Explicit channel key
     """
-    if no_channel:
-        return ""  # Public mode
+    from stegasoo.channel import resolve_channel_key
 
-    if channel_file:
-        # Load from file
-        path = Path(channel_file)
-        if not path.exists():
-            raise click.ClickException(f"Channel key file not found: {channel_file}")
-        key = path.read_text().strip()
-        if not validate_channel_key(key):
-            raise click.ClickException(f"Invalid channel key format in file: {channel_file}")
-        return key
-
-    if channel:
-        if channel.lower() == "auto":
-            return None  # Use server config
-        # Explicit key provided
-        if not validate_channel_key(channel):
-            raise click.ClickException(
-                "Invalid channel key format. Expected: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX\n"
-                "Generate a new key with: stegasoo channel generate"
-            )
-        return channel
-
-    # Default: use server-configured key (auto mode)
-    return None
+    try:
+        return resolve_channel_key(
+            value=channel,
+            file_path=channel_file,
+            no_channel=no_channel,
+        )
+    except FileNotFoundError as e:
+        raise click.ClickException(str(e))
+    except ValueError as e:
+        raise click.ClickException(str(e))
 
 
 def format_channel_status_line(quiet: bool = False) -> str | None:
@@ -610,6 +618,73 @@ def channel_clear(project, clear_all, force):
         click.echo("  Mode is now: PUBLIC")
 
 
+# ============================================================================
+# PROGRESS BAR UTILITIES (v4.1.2)
+# ============================================================================
+
+
+def _generate_progress_job_id() -> str:
+    """Generate a unique job ID for progress tracking."""
+    return str(uuid.uuid4())[:8]
+
+
+def _get_progress_file_path(job_id: str) -> str:
+    """Get the progress file path for a job ID."""
+    return str(Path(tempfile.gettempdir()) / f"stegasoo_progress_{job_id}.json")
+
+
+def _read_progress(job_id: str) -> dict | None:
+    """Read progress from file for a job ID."""
+    progress_file = _get_progress_file_path(job_id)
+    try:
+        with open(progress_file) as f:
+            return json.load(f)
+    except (FileNotFoundError, json.JSONDecodeError):
+        return None
+
+
+def _cleanup_progress_file(job_id: str) -> None:
+    """Remove progress file for a completed job."""
+    progress_file = _get_progress_file_path(job_id)
+    try:
+        Path(progress_file).unlink(missing_ok=True)
+    except Exception:
+        pass
+
+
+def _run_encode_with_progress(encode_func, encode_kwargs: dict, progress_file: str) -> tuple:
+    """
+    Run encode in a thread and return result.
+
+    Returns:
+        (success, result_or_error)
+    """
+    result_holder = {"result": None, "error": None}
+
+    def run():
+        try:
+            result_holder["result"] = encode_func(**encode_kwargs, progress_file=progress_file)
+        except Exception as e:
+            result_holder["error"] = e
+
+    thread = threading.Thread(target=run)
+    thread.start()
+    return thread, result_holder
+
+
+def _format_phase(phase: str) -> str:
+    """Format phase name for display."""
+    phases = {
+        "starting": "Starting",
+        "initializing": "Initializing",
+        "embedding": "Embedding",
+        "saving": "Saving",
+        "finalizing": "Finalizing",
+        "complete": "Complete",
+    }
+    return phases.get(phase, phase.capitalize())
+
+
 # ============================================================================
 # ENCODE COMMAND
 # ============================================================================
@@ -654,6 +729,7 @@ def channel_clear(project, clear_all, force):
     help="DCT color mode: grayscale (default) or color (preserves original colors)",
 )
 @click.option("--quiet", "-q", is_flag=True, help="Suppress output except errors")
+@click.option("--progress", is_flag=True, help="Show progress bar (requires rich)")
 def encode_cmd(
     ref,
     carrier,
@@ -673,6 +749,7 @@ def encode_cmd(
     dct_output_format,
     dct_color_mode,
     quiet,
+    progress,
 ):
     """
     Encode a secret message or file into an image.
@@ -820,19 +897,63 @@ def encode_cmd(
                 click.echo(channel_status)
 
         # v4.0.0: Include channel_key parameter
-        result = encode(
-            message=payload,
-            reference_photo=ref_photo,
-            carrier_image=carrier_image,
-            passphrase=passphrase,
-            pin=pin or "",
-            rsa_key_data=rsa_key_data,
-            rsa_password=effective_key_password,
-            embed_mode=embed_mode,
-            dct_output_format=dct_output_format,
-            dct_color_mode=dct_color_mode,
-            channel_key=resolved_channel_key,
-        )
+        # v4.1.2: Progress bar support
+        encode_kwargs = {
+            "message": payload,
+            "reference_photo": ref_photo,
+            "carrier_image": carrier_image,
+            "passphrase": passphrase,
+            "pin": pin or "",
+            "rsa_key_data": rsa_key_data,
+            "rsa_password": effective_key_password,
+            "embed_mode": embed_mode,
+            "dct_output_format": dct_output_format,
+            "dct_color_mode": dct_color_mode,
+            "channel_key": resolved_channel_key,
+        }
+
+        if progress and HAS_RICH:
+            # Run with progress bar
+            job_id = _generate_progress_job_id()
+            progress_file = _get_progress_file_path(job_id)
+
+            thread, result_holder = _run_encode_with_progress(encode, encode_kwargs, progress_file)
+
+            with Progress(
+                SpinnerColumn(),
+                TextColumn("[progress.description]{task.description}"),
+                BarColumn(),
+                TaskProgressColumn(),
+                TimeElapsedColumn(),
+                transient=True,
+            ) as progress_bar:
+                task = progress_bar.add_task("Encoding...", total=100)
+
+                while thread.is_alive():
+                    prog = _read_progress(job_id)
+                    if prog:
+                        percent = prog.get("percent", 0)
+                        phase = _format_phase(prog.get("phase", "processing"))
+                        progress_bar.update(task, completed=percent, description=f"{phase}...")
+                    time.sleep(0.1)
+
+                # Final update
+                progress_bar.update(task, completed=100, description="Complete!")
+
+            _cleanup_progress_file(job_id)
+
+            if result_holder["error"]:
+                raise result_holder["error"]
+            result = result_holder["result"]
+
+        elif progress and not HAS_RICH:
+            click.secho(
+                "Warning: --progress requires 'rich' package. Install with: pip install rich",
+                fg="yellow",
+            )
+            result = encode(**encode_kwargs)
+        else:
+            result = encode(**encode_kwargs)
 
         # Determine output path
         if output:

frontends/web/.env.example

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+# Stegasoo Web UI Configuration
+# Copy this file to .env and customize
+
+# Authentication (v4.0.2+)
+STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED=true
+STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=false
+STEGASOO_HOSTNAME=localhost
+STEGASOO_PORT=5000
+
+# Channel Key (format: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
+# Generate with: stegasoo generate --channel-key
+# Leave empty for public mode
+STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY=
+
+# Flask settings
+FLASK_ENV=production

frontends/web/WEB_FRONTEND_UPDATE_SUMMARY_V3.2.0.md

@@ -1,426 +0,0 @@
-# Web Frontend Update Summary for v3.2.0
-
-## Overview
-
-The Flask web frontend has been updated to align with Stegasoo v3.2.0's breaking changes:
-1. **Removed date dependency** - No date selection or tracking in UI
-2. **Renamed day_phrase → passphrase** - Updated all forms and templates
-3. **Increased default words** - From 3 to 4 for better security
-
-## Key Changes
-
-### 1. Form Parameter Changes
-
-#### Generate Page
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```python
-words_per_phrase = int(request.form.get('words_per_phrase', 3))
-# Generated daily phrases for all days of the week
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```python
-words_per_passphrase = int(request.form.get('words_per_passphrase', 4))
-# Generates single passphrase
-```
-
-**Template variables changed:**
-- `phrases` → `passphrase` (single string instead of dict)
-- `words_per_phrase` → `words_per_passphrase`
-- `phrase_entropy` → `passphrase_entropy`
-- Removed `days` variable (no longer needed)
-
-#### Encode Page
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```python
-day_phrase = request.form.get('day_phrase', '')
-client_date = request.form.get('client_date', '').strip()
-day_of_week = get_today_day()  # Used in template
-
-encode_result = encode(
-    ...,
-    day_phrase=day_phrase,
-    date_str=date_str,
-    ...
-)
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```python
-passphrase = request.form.get('passphrase', '')
-# No client_date or day_of_week needed
-
-encode_result = encode(
-    ...,
-    passphrase=passphrase,  # Renamed
-    # date_str removed
-    ...
-)
-```
-
-#### Decode Page
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```python
-day_phrase = request.form.get('day_phrase', '')
-stego_date = request.form.get('stego_date', '').strip()
-
-decode_result = decode(
-    ...,
-    day_phrase=day_phrase,
-    date_str=stego_date if stego_date else None,
-    ...
-)
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```python
-passphrase = request.form.get('passphrase', '')
-# No stego_date needed
-
-decode_result = decode(
-    ...,
-    passphrase=passphrase,  # Renamed
-    # date_str removed
-    ...
-)
-```
-
-### 2. Template Context Updates
-
-**inject_globals() changes:**
-
-**Added:**
-```python
-'min_passphrase_words': MIN_PASSPHRASE_WORDS,
-'recommended_passphrase_words': RECOMMENDED_PASSPHRASE_WORDS,
-'default_passphrase_words': DEFAULT_PASSPHRASE_WORDS,
-```
-
-**Used for:**
-- Showing passphrase length requirements
-- Default values in generate form
-- Validation messages
-
-### 3. Validation Updates
-
-**Added passphrase validation:**
-```python
-from stegasoo import validate_passphrase
-
-# In encode_page()
-result = validate_passphrase(passphrase)
-if not result.is_valid:
-    flash(result.error_message, 'error')
-    return ...
-
-# Show warning if passphrase is short
-if result.warning:
-    flash(result.warning, 'warning')
-```
-
-### 4. Error Message Updates
-
-**Before:**
-```python
-flash('Day phrase is required', 'error')
-flash('Decryption failed. Check your phrase, PIN...', 'error')
-```
-
-**After:**
-```python
-flash('Passphrase is required', 'error')
-flash('Decryption failed. Check your passphrase, PIN...', 'error')
-```
-
-## Template Changes Needed
-
-These Flask routes will need corresponding template updates:
-
-### generate.html
-
-**Changes needed:**
-```html
-<!-- Before -->
-<label for="words_per_phrase">Words per phrase</label>
-<input type="number" name="words_per_phrase" value="3">
-
-{% if generated %}
-  <h3>Daily Phrases</h3>
-  {% for day in days %}
-    <tr>
-      <td>{{ day }}</td>
-      <td>{{ phrases[day] }}</td>
-    </tr>
-  {% endfor %}
-{% endif %}
-
-<!-- After -->
-<label for="words_per_passphrase">Words per passphrase</label>
-<input type="number" name="words_per_passphrase" value="{{ default_passphrase_words }}">
-
-{% if generated %}
-  <h3>Passphrase</h3>
-  <div class="passphrase-display">
-    <code>{{ passphrase }}</code>
-    <p class="help-text">Use this passphrase to encode and decode messages (no date needed!)</p>
-  </div>
-{% endif %}
-```
-
-**Entropy display:**
-```html
-<!-- Before -->
-<li>Phrase entropy: {{ phrase_entropy }} bits</li>
-
-<!-- After -->
-<li>Passphrase entropy: {{ passphrase_entropy }} bits ({{ words_per_passphrase }} words)</li>
-```
-
-### encode.html
-
-**Changes needed:**
-```html
-<!-- Before -->
-<label for="day_phrase">Day Phrase</label>
-<input type="text" name="day_phrase" required>
-
-<label for="client_date">Encoding Date (Optional)</label>
-<input type="date" name="client_date">
-<p class="help-text">Defaults to today: {{ day_of_week }}</p>
-
-<!-- After -->
-<label for="passphrase">Passphrase</label>
-<input type="text" name="passphrase" required 
-       placeholder="Enter at least {{ recommended_passphrase_words }} words">
-<p class="help-text">
-  v3.2.0: No date needed! Use your passphrase anytime.
-</p>
-```
-
-### decode.html
-
-**Changes needed:**
-```html
-<!-- Before -->
-<label for="day_phrase">Day Phrase</label>
-<input type="text" name="day_phrase" required>
-
-<label for="stego_date">Encoding Date</label>
-<input type="date" name="stego_date" id="stego_date">
-<p class="help-text">Will be auto-detected from filename if possible</p>
-
-<script>
-// Auto-detect date from filename
-stegoInput.addEventListener('change', function() {
-  const filename = this.files[0]?.name || '';
-  const dateMatch = filename.match(/_(\d{4})(\d{2})(\d{2})/);
-  if (dateMatch) {
-    document.getElementById('stego_date').value = 
-      `${dateMatch[1]}-${dateMatch[2]}-${dateMatch[3]}`;
-  }
-});
-</script>
-
-<!-- After -->
-<label for="passphrase">Passphrase</label>
-<input type="text" name="passphrase" required 
-       placeholder="Enter your passphrase">
-<p class="help-text">
-  v3.2.0: No date needed to decode!
-</p>
-
-<!-- Remove date detection script -->
-```
-
-### index.html
-
-**Changes needed:**
-```html
-<!-- Before -->
-<p>Generate daily passphrases and security credentials</p>
-<p>Hide messages using day-specific phrases</p>
-
-<!-- After -->
-<p>Generate passphrases and security credentials</p>
-<p>v3.2.0: Simplified - no more daily rotation!</p>
-```
-
-### about.html
-
-**Add v3.2.0 section:**
-```html
-<h2>Version 3.2.0 Changes</h2>
-<ul>
-  <li><strong>No date dependency</strong> - Encode and decode anytime without tracking dates</li>
-  <li><strong>Single passphrase</strong> - No more daily rotation, just remember one strong passphrase</li>
-  <li><strong>Better security</strong> - Default passphrase length increased to 4 words</li>
-  <li><strong>Asynchronous ready</strong> - Perfect for dead drops and delayed delivery</li>
-</ul>
-```
-
-## JavaScript Changes Needed
-
-### Remove date-related code:
-
-```javascript
-// REMOVE THIS (date detection from filename)
-function detectDateFromFilename(filename) {
-  const match = filename.match(/_(\d{4})(\d{2})(\d{2})/);
-  if (match) {
-    return `${match[1]}-${match[2]}-${match[3]}`;
-  }
-  return null;
-}
-
-// REMOVE THIS (day-of-week display)
-function updateDayOfWeek() {
-  const dateInput = document.getElementById('client_date');
-  const dayDisplay = document.getElementById('day_display');
-  // ...
-}
-```
-
-### Update validation:
-
-```javascript
-// Before
-const dayPhrase = document.getElementById('day_phrase').value;
-if (!dayPhrase || dayPhrase.trim().length === 0) {
-  alert('Day phrase is required');
-  return false;
-}
-
-// After
-const passphrase = document.getElementById('passphrase').value;
-if (!passphrase || passphrase.trim().length === 0) {
-  alert('Passphrase is required');
-  return false;
-}
-
-// Add word count validation
-const words = passphrase.trim().split(/\s+/);
-if (words.length < {{ min_passphrase_words }}) {
-  alert(`Passphrase should have at least {{ recommended_passphrase_words }} words`);
-  return false;
-}
-```
-
-## CSS Updates
-
-Add styling for passphrase warnings:
-
-```css
-.passphrase-display {
-  background: #f5f5f5;
-  padding: 15px;
-  border-radius: 5px;
-  margin: 10px 0;
-}
-
-.passphrase-display code {
-  font-size: 1.2em;
-  color: #2c3e50;
-  word-break: break-word;
-}
-
-.help-text.v3-2-0 {
-  color: #3498db;
-  font-weight: bold;
-}
-
-.flash.warning {
-  background-color: #fff3cd;
-  border-left: 4px solid #ffc107;
-  color: #856404;
-}
-```
-
-## Migration Notes for Users
-
-Add to templates:
-
-```html
-<div class="alert alert-info">
-  <h4>⚠️ v3.2.0 Breaking Changes</h4>
-  <p>If you have messages encoded with v3.1.0:</p>
-  <ul>
-    <li>They cannot be decoded with v3.2.0</li>
-    <li>You need the original v3.1.0 installation to decode them</li>
-    <li>After decoding, you can re-encode with v3.2.0</li>
-  </ul>
-</div>
-```
-
-## Form Field Summary
-
-### Changed Field Names
-
-| Old Name (v3.1.0) | New Name (v3.2.0) | Type |
-|-------------------|-------------------|------|
-| `day_phrase` | `passphrase` | text input |
-| `words_per_phrase` | `words_per_passphrase` | number input |
-| `client_date` | (removed) | date input |
-| `stego_date` | (removed) | date input |
-
-### New Validation Attributes
-
-```html
-<input type="text" name="passphrase" 
-       required
-       minlength="{{ min_passphrase_words * 4 }}"
-       placeholder="Enter at least {{ recommended_passphrase_words }} words"
-       pattern="^\s*\S+(\s+\S+){3,}.*$"
-       title="Please enter at least 4 words">
-```
-
-## Testing Checklist
-
-- [ ] Generate page creates single passphrase
-- [ ] Generate page shows correct entropy (4 words = 44 bits)
-- [ ] Generate page doesn't show day names
-- [ ] Encode page accepts passphrase (not day_phrase)
-- [ ] Encode page doesn't have date selection
-- [ ] Encode page shows v3.2.0 help text
-- [ ] Decode page accepts passphrase
-- [ ] Decode page doesn't have date input
-- [ ] Decode page doesn't auto-detect date from filename
-- [ ] Error messages say "passphrase" not "day phrase"
-- [ ] Validation shows warnings for short passphrases
-- [ ] QR code functionality still works
-- [ ] DCT mode options still work
-- [ ] All flash messages updated
-
-## Implementation Status
-
-✅ Flask routes updated
-✅ Form parameter names changed
-✅ Function calls updated
-✅ Validation added for passphrases
-✅ Error messages updated
-✅ Template context updated
-⏳ Templates need updating (generate.html, encode.html, decode.html, index.html, about.html)
-⏳ JavaScript needs updating
-⏳ CSS styling for v3.2.0 features
-
-## Quick Reference
-
-**To test the Flask app:**
-```bash
-cd frontends/web
-python app.py
-# Visit http://localhost:5000
-```
-
-**Key user-facing changes:**
-1. Generate: Shows one passphrase, not 7 daily phrases
-2. Encode: No date selection, just passphrase
-3. Decode: No date needed, just passphrase
-
-**Benefits to highlight:**
-- ✅ Simpler UI (fewer fields)
-- ✅ No date tracking needed
-- ✅ Encode today, decode anytime
-- ✅ Perfect for asynchronous communications

frontends/web/auth.py

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+"""
+Stegasoo Authentication Module (v4.1.0)
+
+Multi-user authentication with role-based access control.
+- Admin user created at first-run setup
+- Admin can create up to 16 additional users
+- Uses Argon2id password hashing
+- Flask sessions for authentication state
+- SQLite3 for user storage
+"""
+
+import functools
+import secrets
+import sqlite3
+import string
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from argon2 import PasswordHasher
+from argon2.exceptions import VerifyMismatchError
+from flask import current_app, flash, g, redirect, session, url_for
+
+# Argon2 password hasher (lighter than stegasoo's 256MB for faster login)
+ph = PasswordHasher(
+    time_cost=3,
+    memory_cost=65536,  # 64MB
+    parallelism=4,
+    hash_len=32,
+    salt_len=16,
+)
+
+# Constants
+MAX_USERS = 16  # Plus 1 admin = 17 total
+MAX_CHANNEL_KEYS = 10  # Per user
+ROLE_ADMIN = "admin"
+ROLE_USER = "user"
+
+
+@dataclass
+class User:
+    """User data class."""
+
+    id: int
+    username: str
+    role: str
+    created_at: str
+
+    @property
+    def is_admin(self) -> bool:
+        return self.role == ROLE_ADMIN
+
+
+def get_db_path() -> Path:
+    """Get database path in Flask instance folder."""
+    instance_path = Path(current_app.instance_path)
+    instance_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    return instance_path / "stegasoo.db"
+
+
+def get_db() -> sqlite3.Connection:
+    """Get database connection, cached on Flask g object."""
+    if "db" not in g:
+        g.db = sqlite3.connect(get_db_path())
+        g.db.row_factory = sqlite3.Row
+    return g.db
+
+
+def close_db(e=None):
+    """Close database connection at end of request."""
+    db = g.pop("db", None)
+    if db is not None:
+        db.close()
+
+
+def init_db():
+    """Initialize database schema with migration support."""
+    db = get_db()
+
+    # Check if we need to migrate from old single-user schema
+    cursor = db.execute(
+        "SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table' AND name='admin_user'"
+    )
+    has_old_table = cursor.fetchone() is not None
+
+    cursor = db.execute(
+        "SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table' AND name='users'"
+    )
+    has_new_table = cursor.fetchone() is not None
+
+    if has_old_table and not has_new_table:
+        # Migrate from old schema
+        _migrate_from_single_user(db)
+    elif not has_new_table:
+        # Fresh install - create new schema
+        _create_schema(db)
+    else:
+        # Existing install - check for new tables (migrations)
+        _ensure_channel_keys_table(db)
+        _ensure_app_settings_table(db)
+
+
+def _create_schema(db: sqlite3.Connection):
+    """Create the multi-user schema."""
+    db.executescript("""
+        CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS users (
+            id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+            username TEXT NOT NULL UNIQUE,
+            password_hash TEXT NOT NULL,
+            role TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'user',
+            created_at TEXT DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+            updated_at TEXT DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+        );
+
+        CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_users_username ON users(username);
+        CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_users_role ON users(role);
+
+        CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS user_channel_keys (
+            id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+            user_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+            name TEXT NOT NULL,
+            channel_key TEXT NOT NULL,
+            created_at TEXT DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+            last_used_at TEXT,
+            FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+            UNIQUE(user_id, channel_key)
+        );
+
+        CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_channel_keys_user ON user_channel_keys(user_id);
+
+        -- App-level settings (v4.1.0)
+        -- Stores recovery key hash and other instance-wide settings
+        CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS app_settings (
+            key TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+            value TEXT NOT NULL,
+            created_at TEXT DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+            updated_at TEXT DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+        );
+    """)
+    db.commit()
+
+
+def _migrate_from_single_user(db: sqlite3.Connection):
+    """Migrate from old single-user admin_user table to multi-user users table."""
+    # Create new table
+    _create_schema(db)
+
+    # Copy admin user from old table
+    old_user = db.execute(
+        "SELECT username, password_hash, created_at FROM admin_user WHERE id = 1"
+    ).fetchone()
+
+    if old_user:
+        db.execute(
+            """
+            INSERT INTO users (username, password_hash, role, created_at)
+            VALUES (?, ?, 'admin', ?)
+            """,
+            (old_user["username"], old_user["password_hash"], old_user["created_at"]),
+        )
+        db.commit()
+
+    # Drop old table
+    db.execute("DROP TABLE admin_user")
+    db.commit()
+
+
+def _ensure_channel_keys_table(db: sqlite3.Connection):
+    """Ensure user_channel_keys table exists (migration for existing installs)."""
+    cursor = db.execute(
+        "SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table' AND name='user_channel_keys'"
+    )
+    if cursor.fetchone() is None:
+        db.executescript("""
+            CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS user_channel_keys (
+                id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+                user_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+                name TEXT NOT NULL,
+                channel_key TEXT NOT NULL,
+                created_at TEXT DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+                last_used_at TEXT,
+                FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+                UNIQUE(user_id, channel_key)
+            );
+
+            CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_channel_keys_user ON user_channel_keys(user_id);
+        """)
+        db.commit()
+
+
+def _ensure_app_settings_table(db: sqlite3.Connection):
+    """Ensure app_settings table exists (v4.1.0 migration)."""
+    cursor = db.execute(
+        "SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table' AND name='app_settings'"
+    )
+    if cursor.fetchone() is None:
+        db.executescript("""
+            CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS app_settings (
+                key TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+                value TEXT NOT NULL,
+                created_at TEXT DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+                updated_at TEXT DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+            );
+        """)
+        db.commit()
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# App Settings (v4.1.0)
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def get_app_setting(key: str) -> str | None:
+    """Get an app-level setting value."""
+    db = get_db()
+    row = db.execute(
+        "SELECT value FROM app_settings WHERE key = ?", (key,)
+    ).fetchone()
+    return row["value"] if row else None
+
+
+def set_app_setting(key: str, value: str) -> None:
+    """Set an app-level setting value."""
+    db = get_db()
+    db.execute(
+        """
+        INSERT INTO app_settings (key, value)
+        VALUES (?, ?)
+        ON CONFLICT(key) DO UPDATE SET value = ?, updated_at = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+        """,
+        (key, value, value),
+    )
+    db.commit()
+
+
+def delete_app_setting(key: str) -> bool:
+    """Delete an app-level setting. Returns True if deleted."""
+    db = get_db()
+    cursor = db.execute("DELETE FROM app_settings WHERE key = ?", (key,))
+    db.commit()
+    return cursor.rowcount > 0
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Recovery Key Management (v4.1.0)
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+# Setting key for recovery hash
+RECOVERY_KEY_SETTING = "recovery_key_hash"
+
+
+def has_recovery_key() -> bool:
+    """Check if a recovery key has been configured."""
+    return get_app_setting(RECOVERY_KEY_SETTING) is not None
+
+
+def get_recovery_key_hash() -> str | None:
+    """Get the stored recovery key hash."""
+    return get_app_setting(RECOVERY_KEY_SETTING)
+
+
+def set_recovery_key_hash(key_hash: str) -> None:
+    """Store a recovery key hash."""
+    set_app_setting(RECOVERY_KEY_SETTING, key_hash)
+
+
+def clear_recovery_key() -> bool:
+    """Remove the recovery key. Returns True if removed."""
+    return delete_app_setting(RECOVERY_KEY_SETTING)
+
+
+def verify_and_reset_admin_password(recovery_key: str, new_password: str) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """
+    Verify recovery key and reset the first admin's password.
+
+    Args:
+        recovery_key: User-provided recovery key
+        new_password: New password to set
+
+    Returns:
+        (success, message) tuple
+    """
+    from stegasoo.recovery import verify_recovery_key
+
+    stored_hash = get_recovery_key_hash()
+    if not stored_hash:
+        return False, "No recovery key configured for this instance"
+
+    if not verify_recovery_key(recovery_key, stored_hash):
+        return False, "Invalid recovery key"
+
+    # Find first admin user
+    db = get_db()
+    admin = db.execute(
+        "SELECT id, username FROM users WHERE role = 'admin' ORDER BY id LIMIT 1"
+    ).fetchone()
+
+    if not admin:
+        return False, "No admin user found"
+
+    # Reset password
+    new_hash = ph.hash(new_password)
+    db.execute(
+        "UPDATE users SET password_hash = ?, updated_at = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP WHERE id = ?",
+        (new_hash, admin["id"]),
+    )
+    db.commit()
+
+    # Invalidate all sessions for this user
+    invalidate_user_sessions(admin["id"])
+
+    return True, f"Password reset for '{admin['username']}'"
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# User Queries
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def any_users_exist() -> bool:
+    """Check if any users have been created (for first-run detection)."""
+    db = get_db()
+    result = db.execute("SELECT 1 FROM users LIMIT 1").fetchone()
+    return result is not None
+
+
+def user_exists() -> bool:
+    """Alias for any_users_exist() for backwards compatibility."""
+    return any_users_exist()
+
+
+def get_user_count() -> int:
+    """Get total number of users."""
+    db = get_db()
+    result = db.execute("SELECT COUNT(*) FROM users").fetchone()
+    return result[0] if result else 0
+
+
+def get_non_admin_count() -> int:
+    """Get number of non-admin users."""
+    db = get_db()
+    result = db.execute("SELECT COUNT(*) FROM users WHERE role != 'admin'").fetchone()
+    return result[0] if result else 0
+
+
+def can_create_user() -> bool:
+    """Check if we can create more users (within limit)."""
+    return get_non_admin_count() < MAX_USERS
+
+
+def get_user_by_id(user_id: int) -> User | None:
+    """Get user by ID."""
+    db = get_db()
+    row = db.execute(
+        "SELECT id, username, role, created_at FROM users WHERE id = ?", (user_id,)
+    ).fetchone()
+    if row:
+        return User(
+            id=row["id"],
+            username=row["username"],
+            role=row["role"],
+            created_at=row["created_at"],
+        )
+    return None
+
+
+def get_user_by_username(username: str) -> User | None:
+    """Get user by username."""
+    db = get_db()
+    row = db.execute(
+        "SELECT id, username, role, created_at FROM users WHERE username = ?",
+        (username,),
+    ).fetchone()
+    if row:
+        return User(
+            id=row["id"],
+            username=row["username"],
+            role=row["role"],
+            created_at=row["created_at"],
+        )
+    return None
+
+
+def get_all_users() -> list[User]:
+    """Get all users, admins first, then by creation date."""
+    db = get_db()
+    rows = db.execute(
+        """
+        SELECT id, username, role, created_at FROM users
+        ORDER BY role = 'admin' DESC, created_at ASC
+        """
+    ).fetchall()
+    return [
+        User(
+            id=row["id"],
+            username=row["username"],
+            role=row["role"],
+            created_at=row["created_at"],
+        )
+        for row in rows
+    ]
+
+
+def get_current_user() -> User | None:
+    """Get the currently logged-in user from session."""
+    user_id = session.get("user_id")
+    if user_id:
+        return get_user_by_id(user_id)
+    return None
+
+
+def get_username() -> str:
+    """Get current user's username (backwards compatibility)."""
+    user = get_current_user()
+    return user.username if user else "unknown"
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Authentication
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def verify_user_password(username: str, password: str) -> User | None:
+    """
+    Verify password for a user.
+
+    Returns User if valid, None if invalid.
+    Also rehashes password if needed.
+    """
+    db = get_db()
+    row = db.execute(
+        "SELECT id, username, role, created_at, password_hash FROM users WHERE username = ?",
+        (username,),
+    ).fetchone()
+
+    if not row:
+        return None
+
+    try:
+        ph.verify(row["password_hash"], password)
+
+        # Rehash if parameters changed
+        if ph.check_needs_rehash(row["password_hash"]):
+            new_hash = ph.hash(password)
+            db.execute(
+                "UPDATE users SET password_hash = ?, updated_at = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP WHERE id = ?",
+                (new_hash, row["id"]),
+            )
+            db.commit()
+
+        return User(
+            id=row["id"],
+            username=row["username"],
+            role=row["role"],
+            created_at=row["created_at"],
+        )
+    except VerifyMismatchError:
+        return None
+
+
+def verify_password(password: str) -> bool:
+    """Verify password for current user (backwards compatibility)."""
+    user = get_current_user()
+    if not user:
+        return False
+    result = verify_user_password(user.username, password)
+    return result is not None
+
+
+def is_authenticated() -> bool:
+    """Check if current session is authenticated."""
+    return session.get("user_id") is not None
+
+
+def is_admin() -> bool:
+    """Check if current user is an admin."""
+    user = get_current_user()
+    return user.is_admin if user else False
+
+
+def login_user(user: User):
+    """Set up session for logged-in user."""
+    session["user_id"] = user.id
+    session["username"] = user.username
+    session["role"] = user.role
+    # Legacy compatibility
+    session["authenticated"] = True
+
+
+def logout_user():
+    """Clear session for logout."""
+    session.clear()
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# User Management
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def generate_temp_password(length: int = 8) -> str:
+    """Generate a random temporary password."""
+    alphabet = string.ascii_letters + string.digits
+    return "".join(secrets.choice(alphabet) for _ in range(length))
+
+
+def validate_username(username: str) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """
+    Validate username format.
+
+    Rules: 3-80 chars, alphanumeric + underscore/hyphen + @/. for email-style
+    """
+    if not username:
+        return False, "Username is required"
+
+    if len(username) < 3:
+        return False, "Username must be at least 3 characters"
+
+    if len(username) > 80:
+        return False, "Username must be at most 80 characters"
+
+    # Allow: alphanumeric, underscore, hyphen, @, . (for email-style)
+    allowed = set(string.ascii_letters + string.digits + "_-@.")
+    if not all(c in allowed for c in username):
+        return False, "Username can only contain letters, numbers, underscore, hyphen, @ and ."
+
+    # Must start with letter or number
+    if username[0] not in string.ascii_letters + string.digits:
+        return False, "Username must start with a letter or number"
+
+    return True, ""
+
+
+def validate_password(password: str) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """Validate password requirements."""
+    if not password:
+        return False, "Password is required"
+
+    if len(password) < 8:
+        return False, "Password must be at least 8 characters"
+
+    return True, ""
+
+
+def create_user(
+    username: str, password: str, role: str = ROLE_USER
+) -> tuple[bool, str, User | None]:
+    """
+    Create a new user.
+
+    Returns (success, message, user).
+    """
+    # Validate username
+    valid, msg = validate_username(username)
+    if not valid:
+        return False, msg, None
+
+    # Validate password
+    valid, msg = validate_password(password)
+    if not valid:
+        return False, msg, None
+
+    # Check if username already exists
+    if get_user_by_username(username):
+        return False, "Username already exists", None
+
+    # Check user limit (only for non-admin users)
+    if role != ROLE_ADMIN and not can_create_user():
+        return False, f"Maximum of {MAX_USERS} users reached", None
+
+    # Create user
+    password_hash = ph.hash(password)
+    db = get_db()
+
+    try:
+        cursor = db.execute(
+            """
+            INSERT INTO users (username, password_hash, role)
+            VALUES (?, ?, ?)
+            """,
+            (username, password_hash, role),
+        )
+        db.commit()
+
+        user = get_user_by_id(cursor.lastrowid)
+        return True, "User created successfully", user
+    except sqlite3.IntegrityError:
+        return False, "Username already exists", None
+
+
+def create_admin_user(username: str, password: str) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """Create the initial admin user (first-run setup)."""
+    if any_users_exist():
+        return False, "Admin user already exists"
+
+    success, msg, _ = create_user(username, password, ROLE_ADMIN)
+    return success, msg
+
+
+def change_password(
+    user_id: int, current_password: str, new_password: str
+) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """Change a user's password (requires current password)."""
+    user = get_user_by_id(user_id)
+    if not user:
+        return False, "User not found"
+
+    # Verify current password
+    if not verify_user_password(user.username, current_password):
+        return False, "Current password is incorrect"
+
+    # Validate new password
+    valid, msg = validate_password(new_password)
+    if not valid:
+        return False, msg
+
+    # Update password
+    new_hash = ph.hash(new_password)
+    db = get_db()
+    db.execute(
+        "UPDATE users SET password_hash = ?, updated_at = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP WHERE id = ?",
+        (new_hash, user_id),
+    )
+    db.commit()
+
+    return True, "Password changed successfully"
+
+
+def reset_user_password(user_id: int, new_password: str) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """Reset a user's password (admin function, no current password required)."""
+    user = get_user_by_id(user_id)
+    if not user:
+        return False, "User not found"
+
+    # Validate new password
+    valid, msg = validate_password(new_password)
+    if not valid:
+        return False, msg
+
+    # Update password
+    new_hash = ph.hash(new_password)
+    db = get_db()
+    db.execute(
+        "UPDATE users SET password_hash = ?, updated_at = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP WHERE id = ?",
+        (new_hash, user_id),
+    )
+    db.commit()
+
+    # Invalidate user's sessions
+    invalidate_user_sessions(user_id)
+
+    return True, "Password reset successfully"
+
+
+def delete_user(user_id: int, current_user_id: int) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """
+    Delete a user.
+
+    Cannot delete yourself or the last admin.
+    """
+    if user_id == current_user_id:
+        return False, "Cannot delete yourself"
+
+    user = get_user_by_id(user_id)
+    if not user:
+        return False, "User not found"
+
+    # Check if this is the last admin
+    if user.role == ROLE_ADMIN:
+        db = get_db()
+        admin_count = db.execute(
+            "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM users WHERE role = 'admin'"
+        ).fetchone()[0]
+        if admin_count <= 1:
+            return False, "Cannot delete the last admin"
+
+    # Invalidate user's sessions before deletion
+    invalidate_user_sessions(user_id)
+
+    # Delete user
+    db = get_db()
+    db.execute("DELETE FROM users WHERE id = ?", (user_id,))
+    db.commit()
+
+    return True, f"User '{user.username}' deleted"
+
+
+def invalidate_user_sessions(user_id: int):
+    """
+    Invalidate all sessions for a user.
+
+    This is called when a user is deleted or their password is reset.
+    Since we use server-side sessions, we increment a "session version"
+    that's checked on each request.
+    """
+    # For Flask's default session (client-side), we can't truly invalidate.
+    # But we can add a check - store a "valid_from" timestamp in the DB
+    # and compare against session creation time.
+    #
+    # For now, we'll use a simpler approach: store invalidated user IDs
+    # in app config (memory) which gets checked by login_required.
+    #
+    # This works for single-process deployments (like RPi).
+    # For multi-process, would need Redis or DB-backed sessions.
+
+    if "invalidated_users" not in current_app.config:
+        current_app.config["invalidated_users"] = set()
+
+    current_app.config["invalidated_users"].add(user_id)
+
+
+def is_session_valid() -> bool:
+    """Check if current session is still valid (user not deleted/invalidated)."""
+    user_id = session.get("user_id")
+    if not user_id:
+        return False
+
+    # Check if user was invalidated
+    invalidated = current_app.config.get("invalidated_users", set())
+    if user_id in invalidated:
+        return False
+
+    # Check if user still exists
+    if not get_user_by_id(user_id):
+        return False
+
+    return True
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Channel Keys
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ChannelKey:
+    """Saved channel key data class."""
+
+    id: int
+    user_id: int
+    name: str
+    channel_key: str
+    created_at: str
+    last_used_at: str | None
+
+
+def get_user_channel_keys(user_id: int) -> list[ChannelKey]:
+    """Get all saved channel keys for a user, most recently used first."""
+    db = get_db()
+    rows = db.execute(
+        """
+        SELECT id, user_id, name, channel_key, created_at, last_used_at
+        FROM user_channel_keys
+        WHERE user_id = ?
+        ORDER BY last_used_at DESC NULLS LAST, created_at DESC
+        """,
+        (user_id,),
+    ).fetchall()
+    return [
+        ChannelKey(
+            id=row["id"],
+            user_id=row["user_id"],
+            name=row["name"],
+            channel_key=row["channel_key"],
+            created_at=row["created_at"],
+            last_used_at=row["last_used_at"],
+        )
+        for row in rows
+    ]
+
+
+def get_channel_key_by_id(key_id: int, user_id: int) -> ChannelKey | None:
+    """Get a specific channel key (ensures user owns it)."""
+    db = get_db()
+    row = db.execute(
+        """
+        SELECT id, user_id, name, channel_key, created_at, last_used_at
+        FROM user_channel_keys
+        WHERE id = ? AND user_id = ?
+        """,
+        (key_id, user_id),
+    ).fetchone()
+    if row:
+        return ChannelKey(
+            id=row["id"],
+            user_id=row["user_id"],
+            name=row["name"],
+            channel_key=row["channel_key"],
+            created_at=row["created_at"],
+            last_used_at=row["last_used_at"],
+        )
+    return None
+
+
+def get_channel_key_count(user_id: int) -> int:
+    """Get count of saved channel keys for a user."""
+    db = get_db()
+    result = db.execute(
+        "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM user_channel_keys WHERE user_id = ?", (user_id,)
+    ).fetchone()
+    return result[0] if result else 0
+
+
+def can_save_channel_key(user_id: int) -> bool:
+    """Check if user can save more channel keys (within limit)."""
+    return get_channel_key_count(user_id) < MAX_CHANNEL_KEYS
+
+
+def save_channel_key(
+    user_id: int, name: str, channel_key: str
+) -> tuple[bool, str, ChannelKey | None]:
+    """
+    Save a channel key for a user.
+
+    Returns (success, message, key).
+    """
+    # Validate name
+    name = name.strip()
+    if not name:
+        return False, "Key name is required", None
+    if len(name) > 50:
+        return False, "Key name must be at most 50 characters", None
+
+    # Validate channel key format (hex string)
+    channel_key = channel_key.strip().lower()
+    if not channel_key:
+        return False, "Channel key is required", None
+    if not all(c in "0123456789abcdef" for c in channel_key):
+        return False, "Invalid channel key format", None
+
+    # Check limit
+    if not can_save_channel_key(user_id):
+        return False, f"Maximum of {MAX_CHANNEL_KEYS} saved keys reached", None
+
+    db = get_db()
+    try:
+        cursor = db.execute(
+            """
+            INSERT INTO user_channel_keys (user_id, name, channel_key)
+            VALUES (?, ?, ?)
+            """,
+            (user_id, name, channel_key),
+        )
+        db.commit()
+
+        key = get_channel_key_by_id(cursor.lastrowid, user_id)
+        return True, "Channel key saved", key
+    except sqlite3.IntegrityError:
+        return False, "This channel key is already saved", None
+
+
+def update_channel_key_name(
+    key_id: int, user_id: int, new_name: str
+) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """Update the name of a saved channel key."""
+    new_name = new_name.strip()
+    if not new_name:
+        return False, "Key name is required"
+    if len(new_name) > 50:
+        return False, "Key name must be at most 50 characters"
+
+    key = get_channel_key_by_id(key_id, user_id)
+    if not key:
+        return False, "Channel key not found"
+
+    db = get_db()
+    db.execute(
+        "UPDATE user_channel_keys SET name = ? WHERE id = ? AND user_id = ?",
+        (new_name, key_id, user_id),
+    )
+    db.commit()
+    return True, "Key name updated"
+
+
+def update_channel_key_last_used(key_id: int, user_id: int):
+    """Update the last_used_at timestamp for a channel key."""
+    db = get_db()
+    db.execute(
+        """
+        UPDATE user_channel_keys
+        SET last_used_at = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+        WHERE id = ? AND user_id = ?
+        """,
+        (key_id, user_id),
+    )
+    db.commit()
+
+
+def delete_channel_key(key_id: int, user_id: int) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+    """Delete a saved channel key."""
+    key = get_channel_key_by_id(key_id, user_id)
+    if not key:
+        return False, "Channel key not found"
+
+    db = get_db()
+    db.execute(
+        "DELETE FROM user_channel_keys WHERE id = ? AND user_id = ?",
+        (key_id, user_id),
+    )
+    db.commit()
+    return True, f"Key '{key.name}' deleted"
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Decorators
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def login_required(f):
+    """Decorator to require login for a route."""
+
+    @functools.wraps(f)
+    def decorated_function(*args, **kwargs):
+        # Check if auth is enabled
+        if not current_app.config.get("AUTH_ENABLED", True):
+            return f(*args, **kwargs)
+
+        # Check for first-run setup
+        if not any_users_exist():
+            return redirect(url_for("setup"))
+
+        # Check authentication
+        if not is_authenticated():
+            return redirect(url_for("login"))
+
+        # Check if session is still valid (user not deleted)
+        if not is_session_valid():
+            logout_user()
+            flash("Your session has expired. Please log in again.", "warning")
+            return redirect(url_for("login"))
+
+        return f(*args, **kwargs)
+
+    return decorated_function
+
+
+def admin_required(f):
+    """Decorator to require admin role for a route."""
+
+    @functools.wraps(f)
+    def decorated_function(*args, **kwargs):
+        # Check if auth is enabled
+        if not current_app.config.get("AUTH_ENABLED", True):
+            return f(*args, **kwargs)
+
+        # Check for first-run setup
+        if not any_users_exist():
+            return redirect(url_for("setup"))
+
+        # Check authentication
+        if not is_authenticated():
+            return redirect(url_for("login"))
+
+        # Check if session is still valid
+        if not is_session_valid():
+            logout_user()
+            flash("Your session has expired. Please log in again.", "warning")
+            return redirect(url_for("login"))
+
+        # Check admin role
+        if not is_admin():
+            flash("Admin access required", "error")
+            return redirect(url_for("index"))
+
+        return f(*args, **kwargs)
+
+    return decorated_function
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# App Initialization
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def init_app(app):
+    """Initialize auth module with Flask app."""
+    app.teardown_appcontext(close_db)
+
+    with app.app_context():
+        init_db()

frontends/web/ssl_utils.py

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+"""
+SSL Certificate Utilities
+
+Auto-generates self-signed certificates for HTTPS.
+Uses cryptography library (already a dependency).
+"""
+
+import datetime
+import ipaddress
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from cryptography import x509
+from cryptography.hazmat.primitives import hashes, serialization
+from cryptography.hazmat.primitives.asymmetric import rsa
+from cryptography.x509.oid import NameOID
+
+
+def get_cert_paths(base_dir: Path) -> tuple[Path, Path]:
+    """Get paths for cert and key files."""
+    cert_dir = base_dir / "certs"
+    cert_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    return cert_dir / "server.crt", cert_dir / "server.key"
+
+
+def certs_exist(base_dir: Path) -> bool:
+    """Check if both cert files exist."""
+    cert_path, key_path = get_cert_paths(base_dir)
+    return cert_path.exists() and key_path.exists()
+
+
+def generate_self_signed_cert(
+    base_dir: Path,
+    hostname: str = "localhost",
+    days_valid: int = 365,
+) -> tuple[Path, Path]:
+    """
+    Generate self-signed SSL certificate.
+
+    Args:
+        base_dir: Base directory for certs folder
+        hostname: Server hostname for certificate
+        days_valid: Certificate validity in days
+
+    Returns:
+        Tuple of (cert_path, key_path)
+    """
+    cert_path, key_path = get_cert_paths(base_dir)
+
+    # Generate RSA key
+    key = rsa.generate_private_key(
+        public_exponent=65537,
+        key_size=2048,
+    )
+
+    # Create certificate
+    subject = issuer = x509.Name([
+        x509.NameAttribute(NameOID.ORGANIZATION_NAME, "Stegasoo"),
+        x509.NameAttribute(NameOID.COMMON_NAME, hostname),
+    ])
+
+    # Subject Alternative Names
+    san_list = [
+        x509.DNSName(hostname),
+        x509.DNSName("localhost"),
+        x509.IPAddress(ipaddress.IPv4Address("127.0.0.1")),
+    ]
+    # Add the hostname as IP if it looks like one
+    try:
+        san_list.append(x509.IPAddress(ipaddress.IPv4Address(hostname)))
+    except ipaddress.AddressValueError:
+        pass
+
+    now = datetime.datetime.now(datetime.timezone.utc)
+    cert = (
+        x509.CertificateBuilder()
+        .subject_name(subject)
+        .issuer_name(issuer)
+        .public_key(key.public_key())
+        .serial_number(x509.random_serial_number())
+        .not_valid_before(now)
+        .not_valid_after(now + datetime.timedelta(days=days_valid))
+        .add_extension(
+            x509.SubjectAlternativeName(san_list),
+            critical=False,
+        )
+        .sign(key, hashes.SHA256())
+    )
+
+    # Write key file (chmod 600)
+    key_path.write_bytes(
+        key.private_bytes(
+            encoding=serialization.Encoding.PEM,
+            format=serialization.PrivateFormat.TraditionalOpenSSL,
+            encryption_algorithm=serialization.NoEncryption(),
+        )
+    )
+    key_path.chmod(0o600)
+
+    # Write cert file
+    cert_path.write_bytes(cert.public_bytes(serialization.Encoding.PEM))
+
+    return cert_path, key_path
+
+
+def ensure_certs(base_dir: Path, hostname: str = "localhost") -> tuple[Path, Path]:
+    """Ensure certificates exist, generating if needed."""
+    if certs_exist(base_dir):
+        return get_cert_paths(base_dir)
+
+    print(f"Generating self-signed SSL certificate for {hostname}...")
+    return generate_self_signed_cert(base_dir, hostname)

frontends/web/static/js/auth.js

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+/**
+ * Stegasoo Authentication Pages JavaScript
+ * Handles login, setup, account, and admin user management pages
+ */
+
+const StegasooAuth = {
+
+    // ========================================================================
+    // PASSWORD VISIBILITY TOGGLE
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    /**
+     * Toggle password field visibility
+     * @param {string} inputId - ID of the password input
+     * @param {HTMLElement} btn - The toggle button element
+     */
+    togglePassword(inputId, btn) {
+        const input = document.getElementById(inputId);
+        const icon = btn.querySelector('i');
+        if (!input) return;
+
+        if (input.type === 'password') {
+            input.type = 'text';
+            icon?.classList.replace('bi-eye', 'bi-eye-slash');
+        } else {
+            input.type = 'password';
+            icon?.classList.replace('bi-eye-slash', 'bi-eye');
+        }
+    },
+
+    // ========================================================================
+    // PASSWORD CONFIRMATION VALIDATION
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    /**
+     * Initialize password confirmation validation on a form
+     * @param {string} formId - ID of the form
+     * @param {string} passwordId - ID of the password field
+     * @param {string} confirmId - ID of the confirmation field
+     */
+    initPasswordConfirmation(formId, passwordId, confirmId) {
+        const form = document.getElementById(formId);
+        if (!form) return;
+
+        form.addEventListener('submit', function(e) {
+            const password = document.getElementById(passwordId)?.value;
+            const confirm = document.getElementById(confirmId)?.value;
+
+            if (password !== confirm) {
+                e.preventDefault();
+                alert('Passwords do not match');
+            }
+        });
+    },
+
+    // ========================================================================
+    // COPY TO CLIPBOARD
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    /**
+     * Copy field value to clipboard with visual feedback
+     * @param {string} fieldId - ID of the input field to copy
+     */
+    copyField(fieldId) {
+        const field = document.getElementById(fieldId);
+        if (!field) return;
+
+        field.select();
+        navigator.clipboard.writeText(field.value).then(() => {
+            const btn = field.nextElementSibling;
+            if (!btn) return;
+
+            const originalHTML = btn.innerHTML;
+            btn.innerHTML = '<i class="bi bi-check"></i>';
+            setTimeout(() => btn.innerHTML = originalHTML, 1000);
+        });
+    },
+
+    // ========================================================================
+    // PASSWORD GENERATION
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    /**
+     * Generate a random password
+     * @param {number} length - Password length (default 8)
+     * @returns {string} Generated password
+     */
+    generatePassword(length = 8) {
+        const chars = 'abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789';
+        let password = '';
+        for (let i = 0; i < length; i++) {
+            password += chars.charAt(Math.floor(Math.random() * chars.length));
+        }
+        return password;
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Regenerate password and update input field
+     * @param {string} inputId - ID of the password input
+     * @param {number} length - Password length
+     */
+    regeneratePassword(inputId = 'passwordInput', length = 8) {
+        const input = document.getElementById(inputId);
+        if (input) {
+            input.value = this.generatePassword(length);
+        }
+    },
+
+    // ========================================================================
+    // DELETE CONFIRMATION
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    /**
+     * Confirm deletion with a prompt
+     * @param {string} itemName - Name of item being deleted
+     * @param {string} formId - ID of the form to submit if confirmed
+     * @returns {boolean} True if confirmed
+     */
+    confirmDelete(itemName, formId = null) {
+        const confirmed = confirm(`Are you sure you want to delete "${itemName}"? This cannot be undone.`);
+        if (confirmed && formId) {
+            const form = document.getElementById(formId);
+            form?.submit();
+        }
+        return confirmed;
+    }
+};
+
+// Make togglePassword available globally for onclick handlers
+function togglePassword(inputId, btn) {
+    StegasooAuth.togglePassword(inputId, btn);
+}
+
+// Make copyField available globally for onclick handlers
+function copyField(fieldId) {
+    StegasooAuth.copyField(fieldId);
+}
+
+// Make regeneratePassword available globally for onclick handlers
+function regeneratePassword() {
+    StegasooAuth.regeneratePassword();
+}

frontends/web/static/js/generate.js

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+/**
+ * Stegasoo Generate Page JavaScript
+ * Handles credential generation form and display
+ */
+
+const StegasooGenerate = {
+
+    // ========================================================================
+    // FORM CONTROLS
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    /**
+     * Initialize the words range slider
+     */
+    initWordsSlider() {
+        const wordsRange = document.getElementById('wordsRange');
+        const wordsValue = document.getElementById('wordsValue');
+
+        wordsRange?.addEventListener('input', function() {
+            const bits = this.value * 11;
+            wordsValue.textContent = `${this.value} words (~${bits} bits)`;
+        });
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Initialize PIN/RSA option toggles
+     */
+    initOptionToggles() {
+        const usePinCheck = document.getElementById('usePinCheck');
+        const useRsaCheck = document.getElementById('useRsaCheck');
+        const pinOptions = document.getElementById('pinOptions');
+        const rsaOptions = document.getElementById('rsaOptions');
+        const rsaQrWarning = document.getElementById('rsaQrWarning');
+        const rsaBitsSelect = document.getElementById('rsaBitsSelect');
+
+        usePinCheck?.addEventListener('change', function() {
+            pinOptions?.classList.toggle('d-none', !this.checked);
+        });
+
+        useRsaCheck?.addEventListener('change', function() {
+            rsaOptions?.classList.toggle('d-none', !this.checked);
+        });
+
+        // RSA key size QR warning (>3072 bits)
+        rsaBitsSelect?.addEventListener('change', function() {
+            rsaQrWarning?.classList.toggle('d-none', parseInt(this.value) <= 3072);
+        });
+    },
+
+    // ========================================================================
+    // CREDENTIAL VISIBILITY
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    pinHidden: false,
+    passphraseHidden: false,
+
+    /**
+     * Toggle PIN visibility
+     */
+    togglePinVisibility() {
+        const pinDigits = document.getElementById('pinDigits');
+        const icon = document.getElementById('pinToggleIcon');
+        const text = document.getElementById('pinToggleText');
+
+        this.pinHidden = !this.pinHidden;
+        pinDigits?.classList.toggle('blurred', this.pinHidden);
+
+        if (icon) icon.className = this.pinHidden ? 'bi bi-eye' : 'bi bi-eye-slash';
+        if (text) text.textContent = this.pinHidden ? 'Show' : 'Hide';
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Toggle passphrase visibility
+     */
+    togglePassphraseVisibility() {
+        const display = document.getElementById('passphraseDisplay');
+        const icon = document.getElementById('passphraseToggleIcon');
+        const text = document.getElementById('passphraseToggleText');
+
+        this.passphraseHidden = !this.passphraseHidden;
+        display?.classList.toggle('blurred', this.passphraseHidden);
+
+        if (icon) icon.className = this.passphraseHidden ? 'bi bi-eye' : 'bi bi-eye-slash';
+        if (text) text.textContent = this.passphraseHidden ? 'Show' : 'Hide';
+    },
+
+    // ========================================================================
+    // MEMORY AID STORY GENERATION
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    currentStoryTemplate: 0,
+
+    /**
+     * Story templates organized by word count (3-12 words supported)
+     */
+    storyTemplates: {
+        3: [
+            w => `The ${w[0]} ${w[1]} ${w[2]}.`,
+            w => `${w[0]} loves ${w[1]} and ${w[2]}.`,
+            w => `A ${w[0]} found a ${w[1]} near the ${w[2]}.`,
+            w => `${w[0]}, ${w[1]}, ${w[2]} — never forget.`,
+            w => `The ${w[0]} hid the ${w[1]} under the ${w[2]}.`,
+        ],
+        4: [
+            w => `${w[0]} and ${w[1]} discovered a ${w[2]} made of ${w[3]}.`,
+            w => `The ${w[0]} ${w[1]} ate ${w[2]} for ${w[3]}.`,
+            w => `In the ${w[0]}, a ${w[1]} met a ${w[2]} carrying ${w[3]}.`,
+            w => `${w[0]} said "${w[1]}" while holding a ${w[2]} ${w[3]}.`,
+            w => `The secret: ${w[0]}, ${w[1]}, ${w[2]}, ${w[3]}.`,
+        ],
+        5: [
+            w => `${w[0]} traveled to ${w[1]} seeking the ${w[2]} of ${w[3]} and ${w[4]}.`,
+            w => `The ${w[0]} ${w[1]} lived in a ${w[2]} house with ${w[3]} ${w[4]}.`,
+            w => `"${w[0]}!" shouted ${w[1]} as the ${w[2]} ${w[3]} flew toward ${w[4]}.`,
+            w => `Captain ${w[0]} sailed the ${w[1]} ${w[2]} searching for ${w[3]} ${w[4]}.`,
+            w => `In ${w[0]} kingdom, ${w[1]} guards protected the ${w[2]} ${w[3]} ${w[4]}.`,
+        ],
+        6: [
+            w => `${w[0]} met ${w[1]} at the ${w[2]}. Together they found ${w[3]}, ${w[4]}, and ${w[5]}.`,
+            w => `The ${w[0]} ${w[1]} wore a ${w[2]} hat while eating ${w[3]} ${w[4]} ${w[5]}.`,
+            w => `Detective ${w[0]} found ${w[1]} ${w[2]} near the ${w[3]} ${w[4]} ${w[5]}.`,
+            w => `In the ${w[0]} ${w[1]}, a ${w[2]} ${w[3]} sang about ${w[4]} ${w[5]}.`,
+            w => `Chef ${w[0]} combined ${w[1]}, ${w[2]}, ${w[3]}, ${w[4]}, and ${w[5]}.`,
+        ],
+        7: [
+            w => `${w[0]} and ${w[1]} walked through the ${w[2]} ${w[3]} to find the ${w[4]} ${w[5]} ${w[6]}.`,
+            w => `The ${w[0]} professor studied ${w[1]} ${w[2]} while drinking ${w[3]} ${w[4]} with ${w[5]} ${w[6]}.`,
+            w => `"${w[0]} ${w[1]}!" yelled ${w[2]} as ${w[3]} ${w[4]} attacked the ${w[5]} ${w[6]}.`,
+            w => `In ${w[0]}, King ${w[1]} decreed that ${w[2]} ${w[3]} must honor ${w[4]} ${w[5]} ${w[6]}.`,
+        ],
+        8: [
+            w => `${w[0]} ${w[1]} and ${w[2]} ${w[3]} met at the ${w[4]} ${w[5]} to discuss ${w[6]} ${w[7]}.`,
+            w => `The ${w[0]} ${w[1]} ${w[2]} traveled from ${w[3]} to ${w[4]} carrying ${w[5]} ${w[6]} ${w[7]}.`,
+            w => `${w[0]} discovered that ${w[1]} ${w[2]} plus ${w[3]} ${w[4]} equals ${w[5]} ${w[6]} ${w[7]}.`,
+        ],
+        9: [
+            w => `${w[0]} ${w[1]} ${w[2]} watched as ${w[3]} ${w[4]} ${w[5]} danced with ${w[6]} ${w[7]} ${w[8]}.`,
+            w => `In the ${w[0]} ${w[1]} ${w[2]}, three friends — ${w[3]}, ${w[4]}, ${w[5]} — found ${w[6]} ${w[7]} ${w[8]}.`,
+            w => `The recipe: ${w[0]}, ${w[1]}, ${w[2]}, ${w[3]}, ${w[4]}, ${w[5]}, ${w[6]}, ${w[7]}, ${w[8]}.`,
+        ],
+        10: [
+            w => `${w[0]} ${w[1]} told ${w[2]} ${w[3]} about the ${w[4]} ${w[5]} ${w[6]} hidden in ${w[7]} ${w[8]} ${w[9]}.`,
+            w => `The ${w[0]} ${w[1]} ${w[2]} ${w[3]} ${w[4]} lived beside ${w[5]} ${w[6]} ${w[7]} ${w[8]} ${w[9]}.`,
+        ],
+        11: [
+            w => `${w[0]} ${w[1]} ${w[2]} and ${w[3]} ${w[4]} ${w[5]} discovered ${w[6]} ${w[7]} ${w[8]} ${w[9]} ${w[10]}.`,
+            w => `In ${w[0]} ${w[1]}, the ${w[2]} ${w[3]} ${w[4]} sang of ${w[5]} ${w[6]} ${w[7]} ${w[8]} ${w[9]} ${w[10]}.`,
+        ],
+        12: [
+            w => `${w[0]} ${w[1]} ${w[2]} met ${w[3]} ${w[4]} ${w[5]} at the ${w[6]} ${w[7]} ${w[8]} ${w[9]} ${w[10]} ${w[11]}.`,
+            w => `The twelve treasures: ${w[0]}, ${w[1]}, ${w[2]}, ${w[3]}, ${w[4]}, ${w[5]}, ${w[6]}, ${w[7]}, ${w[8]}, ${w[9]}, ${w[10]}, ${w[11]}.`,
+        ],
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Wrap word in highlight span
+     */
+    hl(word) {
+        return `<span class="passphrase-word">${word}</span>`;
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Generate a memory story for given words
+     * @param {string[]} words - Array of passphrase words
+     * @param {number|null} idx - Template index (null for current)
+     * @returns {string} HTML story
+     */
+    generateStory(words, idx = null) {
+        const count = words.length;
+        if (count === 0) return '';
+
+        // Clamp to supported range (3-12)
+        const templateKey = Math.max(3, Math.min(12, count));
+        const templates = this.storyTemplates[templateKey];
+
+        if (!templates || templates.length === 0) {
+            // Fallback: just list the words
+            return words.map(w => this.hl(w)).join(' &mdash; ');
+        }
+
+        const templateIdx = (idx ?? this.currentStoryTemplate) % templates.length;
+        // Apply highlighting to words
+        const highlighted = words.map(w => this.hl(w));
+        return templates[templateIdx](highlighted);
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Toggle memory aid visibility
+     * @param {string[]} words - Passphrase words array
+     */
+    toggleMemoryAid(words) {
+        const container = document.getElementById('memoryAidContainer');
+        const icon = document.getElementById('memoryAidIcon');
+        const text = document.getElementById('memoryAidText');
+
+        const isHidden = container?.classList.contains('d-none');
+        container?.classList.toggle('d-none', !isHidden);
+
+        if (icon) icon.className = isHidden ? 'bi bi-lightbulb-fill' : 'bi bi-lightbulb';
+        if (text) text.textContent = isHidden ? 'Hide Aid' : 'Memory Aid';
+
+        if (isHidden) {
+            document.getElementById('memoryStory').innerHTML = this.generateStory(words);
+        }
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Regenerate story with next template
+     * @param {string[]} words - Passphrase words array
+     */
+    regenerateStory(words) {
+        const count = words.length;
+        const templateKey = Math.max(3, Math.min(12, count));
+        const templates = this.storyTemplates[templateKey] || [];
+        this.currentStoryTemplate = (this.currentStoryTemplate + 1) % Math.max(1, templates.length);
+        document.getElementById('memoryStory').innerHTML = this.generateStory(words, this.currentStoryTemplate);
+    },
+
+    // ========================================================================
+    // QR CODE PRINTING
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    /**
+     * Print QR code in new window
+     */
+    printQrCode() {
+        const qrImg = document.getElementById('qrCodeImage');
+        if (!qrImg) return;
+
+        const printWindow = window.open('', '_blank');
+        printWindow.document.write(`<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html>
+<head>
+    <title>Stegasoo RSA Key QR Code</title>
+    <style>
+        body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 100vh; margin: 0; font-family: sans-serif; }
+        img { max-width: 400px; }
+        .warning { margin-top: 20px; padding: 10px; border: 2px solid #ff9800; background: #fff3e0; max-width: 400px; text-align: center; font-size: 12px; }
+    </style>
+</head>
+<body>
+    <h2>Stegasoo RSA Private Key</h2>
+    <img src="${qrImg.src}" alt="RSA Key QR Code">
+    <div class="warning">
+        <strong>Warning:</strong> This QR code contains your unencrypted RSA private key.
+        Store securely and destroy after use.
+    </div>
+    <script>window.onload = function() { window.print(); }<\/script>
+</body>
+</html>`);
+        printWindow.document.close();
+    },
+
+    // ========================================================================
+    // INITIALIZATION
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    /**
+     * Initialize generate form page
+     */
+    initForm() {
+        this.initWordsSlider();
+        this.initOptionToggles();
+    }
+};
+
+// Global function wrappers for onclick handlers
+function togglePinVisibility() {
+    StegasooGenerate.togglePinVisibility();
+}
+
+function togglePassphraseVisibility() {
+    StegasooGenerate.togglePassphraseVisibility();
+}
+
+function printQrCode() {
+    StegasooGenerate.printQrCode();
+}
+
+// Auto-init form controls
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
+    if (document.querySelector('[data-page="generate"]')) {
+        StegasooGenerate.initForm();
+    }
+});

frontends/web/static/js/stegasoo.js

@@ -99,6 +99,23 @@ const Stegasoo = {
                     }
                 });
             }
+
+            // Make preview clickable to replace file
+            if (preview) {
+                preview.style.cursor = 'pointer';
+                preview.addEventListener('click', (e) => {
+                    e.stopPropagation();
+                    input.click();
+                });
+            }
+
+            // Make entire zone clickable (in case label/preview don't cover it)
+            zone.addEventListener('click', (e) => {
+                // Only trigger if not clicking directly on the input
+                if (e.target !== input) {
+                    input.click();
+                }
+            });
         });
     },
     
@@ -119,7 +136,11 @@ const Stegasoo = {
                 if (isScanContainer || isPixelContainer) {
                     labelEl.classList.add('d-none');
                 } else {
-                    labelEl.innerHTML = '<i class="bi bi-check-circle text-success me-1"></i>' + file.name;
+                    labelEl.textContent = '';
+                    const icon = document.createElement('i');
+                    icon.className = 'bi bi-check-circle text-success me-1';
+                    labelEl.appendChild(icon);
+                    labelEl.appendChild(document.createTextNode(file.name));
                 }
             }
             
@@ -571,7 +592,7 @@ const Stegasoo = {
                 console.log('QR crop/extract error:', err);
                 container.classList.remove('loading', 'scanning');
                 container.classList.add('error');
-                
+
                 // Update loader to show error
                 const loader = container.querySelector('.qr-loader');
                 if (loader) {
@@ -580,6 +601,17 @@ const Stegasoo = {
                         <span>No QR code detected</span>
                     `;
                 }
+
+                // Reset after delay so user can try again
+                setTimeout(() => {
+                    container.classList.remove('error');
+                    container.classList.add('d-none');
+                    label?.classList.remove('d-none');
+                    // Clear the file input so same file can be re-selected
+                    input.value = '';
+                    // Remove loader
+                    if (loader) loader.remove();
+                }, 2000);
             });
         });
     },
@@ -761,18 +793,43 @@ const Stegasoo = {
         const customInputId = config.customInputId || 'channelCustomInput';
         const keyInputId = config.keyInputId || 'channelKeyInput';
         const generateBtnId = config.generateBtnId;
+        const serverInfoId = config.serverInfoId || 'channelServerInfo';
 
         const select = document.getElementById(selectId);
         const customInput = document.getElementById(customInputId);
         const keyInput = document.getElementById(keyInputId);
         const generateBtn = generateBtnId ? document.getElementById(generateBtnId) : null;
+        const serverInfo = document.getElementById(serverInfoId);
 
-        // Show/hide custom input based on selection
+        // Show/hide custom input and server info based on selection
         const updateVisibility = () => {
-            const isCustom = select?.value === 'custom';
+            const value = select?.value;
+            const isCustom = value === 'custom';
+            const isPublic = value === 'none';
+            const isAuto = value === 'auto';
+
+            // Custom input visibility
             customInput?.classList.toggle('d-none', !isCustom);
             if (isCustom && keyInput) {
                 keyInput.focus();
+                // Pulse highlight effect
+                customInput?.classList.add('channel-highlight');
+                setTimeout(() => customInput?.classList.remove('channel-highlight'), 400);
+            }
+
+            // Server info: show for auto, hide for custom, show "no key" for public
+            if (serverInfo) {
+                if (isAuto) {
+                    serverInfo.innerHTML = '<i class="bi bi-shield-lock me-1"></i>Server: <code>' + (serverInfo.dataset.fingerprint || '••••-••••-···-••••-••••') + '</code>';
+                    serverInfo.className = 'small text-success mt-2';
+                    serverInfo.classList.remove('d-none');
+                } else if (isPublic) {
+                    serverInfo.innerHTML = '<i class="bi bi-globe me-1"></i>No channel key will be used';
+                    serverInfo.className = 'small text-muted mt-2';
+                    serverInfo.classList.remove('d-none');
+                } else {
+                    serverInfo.classList.add('d-none');
+                }
             }
         };
 
@@ -815,6 +872,14 @@ const Stegasoo = {
             // Set the select value to the actual key for form submission
             select.value = keyInput.value;
         }
+
+        // Track saved key usage (fire-and-forget)
+        const selectedOption = select?.selectedOptions?.[0];
+        const keyId = selectedOption?.dataset?.keyId;
+        if (keyId) {
+            fetch(`/api/channel/keys/${keyId}/use`, { method: 'POST' }).catch(() => {});
+        }
+
         return true;
     },
     
@@ -851,10 +916,184 @@ const Stegasoo = {
         });
     },
     
+    // ========================================================================
+    // ASYNC ENCODE WITH PROGRESS (v4.1.2)
+    // ========================================================================
+
+    /**
+     * Submit encode form asynchronously with progress tracking
+     * @param {HTMLFormElement} form - The encode form
+     * @param {HTMLElement} btn - The submit button
+     */
+    async submitEncodeAsync(form, btn) {
+        const formData = new FormData(form);
+        formData.append('async', 'true');
+
+        // Show progress modal
+        this.showProgressModal('Encoding');
+
+        try {
+            // Start encode job
+            const response = await fetch('/encode', {
+                method: 'POST',
+                body: formData,
+            });
+
+            if (!response.ok) {
+                throw new Error('Failed to start encode');
+            }
+
+            const result = await response.json();
+
+            if (result.error) {
+                throw new Error(result.error);
+            }
+
+            const jobId = result.job_id;
+
+            // Poll for progress
+            await this.pollEncodeProgress(jobId);
+
+        } catch (error) {
+            this.hideProgressModal();
+            alert('Encode failed: ' + error.message);
+            btn.disabled = false;
+            btn.innerHTML = '<i class="bi bi-lock-fill me-2"></i>Encode';
+        }
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Poll encode progress until complete
+     * @param {string} jobId - The job ID
+     */
+    async pollEncodeProgress(jobId) {
+        const progressBar = document.getElementById('progressBar');
+        const progressText = document.getElementById('progressText');
+        const phaseText = document.getElementById('progressPhase');
+
+        const poll = async () => {
+            try {
+                // Check status first
+                const statusResponse = await fetch(`/encode/status/${jobId}`);
+                const statusData = await statusResponse.json();
+
+                if (statusData.status === 'complete') {
+                    // Done - redirect to result
+                    this.updateProgress(100, 'Complete!');
+                    setTimeout(() => {
+                        window.location.href = `/encode/result/${statusData.file_id}`;
+                    }, 500);
+                    return;
+                }
+
+                if (statusData.status === 'error') {
+                    throw new Error(statusData.error || 'Encode failed');
+                }
+
+                // Get progress
+                const progressResponse = await fetch(`/encode/progress/${jobId}`);
+                const progressData = await progressResponse.json();
+
+                const percent = progressData.percent || 0;
+                const phase = progressData.phase || 'processing';
+
+                this.updateProgress(percent, this.formatPhase(phase));
+
+                // Continue polling
+                setTimeout(poll, 500);
+
+            } catch (error) {
+                this.hideProgressModal();
+                alert('Encode failed: ' + error.message);
+            }
+        };
+
+        await poll();
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Format phase name for display
+     */
+    formatPhase(phase) {
+        const phases = {
+            'starting': 'Starting...',
+            'initializing': 'Initializing...',
+            'embedding': 'Embedding data...',
+            'saving': 'Saving image...',
+            'finalizing': 'Finalizing...',
+            'complete': 'Complete!',
+        };
+        return phases[phase] || phase;
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Show progress modal
+     */
+    showProgressModal(operation = 'Processing') {
+        // Create modal if doesn't exist
+        let modal = document.getElementById('progressModal');
+        if (!modal) {
+            modal = document.createElement('div');
+            modal.id = 'progressModal';
+            modal.className = 'modal fade';
+            modal.setAttribute('data-bs-backdrop', 'static');
+            modal.setAttribute('data-bs-keyboard', 'false');
+            modal.innerHTML = `
+                <div class="modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered">
+                    <div class="modal-content bg-dark text-light">
+                        <div class="modal-body p-4">
+                            <h5 class="mb-3" id="progressTitle">${operation}...</h5>
+                            <div class="progress mb-2" style="height: 24px;">
+                                <div id="progressBar" class="progress-bar progress-bar-striped progress-bar-animated bg-success"
+                                     role="progressbar" style="width: 0%"></div>
+                            </div>
+                            <div class="d-flex justify-content-between text-muted small">
+                                <span id="progressPhase">Initializing...</span>
+                                <span id="progressText">0%</span>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            `;
+            document.body.appendChild(modal);
+        }
+
+        // Reset progress
+        this.updateProgress(0, 'Initializing...');
+
+        // Show modal
+        const bsModal = new bootstrap.Modal(modal);
+        bsModal.show();
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Hide progress modal
+     */
+    hideProgressModal() {
+        const modal = document.getElementById('progressModal');
+        if (modal) {
+            const bsModal = bootstrap.Modal.getInstance(modal);
+            bsModal?.hide();
+        }
+    },
+
+    /**
+     * Update progress bar and text
+     */
+    updateProgress(percent, phase) {
+        const progressBar = document.getElementById('progressBar');
+        const progressText = document.getElementById('progressText');
+        const phaseText = document.getElementById('progressPhase');
+
+        if (progressBar) progressBar.style.width = percent + '%';
+        if (progressText) progressText.textContent = Math.round(percent) + '%';
+        if (phaseText) phaseText.textContent = phase;
+    },
+
     // ========================================================================
     // INITIALIZATION HELPERS
     // ========================================================================
-    
+
     initEncodePage() {
         this.initPasswordToggles();
         this.initRsaMethodToggle();
@@ -872,18 +1111,23 @@ const Stegasoo = {
             generateBtnId: 'channelKeyGenerate'
         });
 
-        // Form submission with channel key validation
+        // Form submission with async progress tracking (v4.1.2)
         const form = document.getElementById('encodeForm');
         const btn = document.getElementById('encodeBtn');
         form?.addEventListener('submit', (e) => {
+            e.preventDefault();
+
             if (!this.validateChannelKeyOnSubmit(form, 'channelSelect', 'channelKeyInput')) {
-                e.preventDefault();
                 return false;
             }
+
             if (btn) {
                 btn.disabled = true;
-                btn.innerHTML = '<span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm me-2"></span>Encoding...';
+                btn.innerHTML = '<span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm me-2"></span>Starting...';
             }
+
+            // Use async submission with progress tracking
+            this.submitEncodeAsync(form, btn);
         });
     },
     
@@ -900,7 +1144,8 @@ const Stegasoo = {
         this.initChannelKey({
             selectId: 'channelSelectDec',
             customInputId: 'channelCustomInputDec',
-            keyInputId: 'channelKeyInputDec'
+            keyInputId: 'channelKeyInputDec',
+            serverInfoId: 'channelServerInfoDec'
         });
 
         // Form submission with channel key validation and mode display
@@ -914,7 +1159,16 @@ const Stegasoo = {
             const selectedMode = document.querySelector('input[name="embed_mode"]:checked')?.value || 'auto';
             if (btn) {
                 btn.disabled = true;
-                btn.innerHTML = `<span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm me-2"></span>Decoding (${selectedMode.toUpperCase()})...`;
+                const startTime = Date.now();
+                const updateTimer = () => {
+                    const elapsed = Math.floor((Date.now() - startTime) / 1000);
+                    const mins = Math.floor(elapsed / 60);
+                    const secs = elapsed % 60;
+                    const timeStr = mins > 0 ? `${mins}:${secs.toString().padStart(2, '0')}` : `${secs}s`;
+                    btn.innerHTML = `<span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm me-2"></span>Decoding (${selectedMode.toUpperCase()})... ${timeStr}`;
+                };
+                updateTimer();
+                setInterval(updateTimer, 1000);
             }
         });
     },

frontends/web/static/style.css

@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@
    CSS Variables
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
 :root {
-    --gradient-start: #667eea;
-    --gradient-end: #764ba2;
+    --gradient-start: #4a2860;
+    --gradient-end: #5570d4;
     --bg-dark-1: #1a1a2e;
     --bg-dark-2: #16213e;
     --bg-dark-3: #0f3460;
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
     --overlay-dark: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
     --overlay-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
     --day-highlight: #E3FF54; /* Bright yellow/green for day of week */
+    --header-gold: #fee862; /* Halfway between light straw and 24k gold */
 }
 
 /* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -140,6 +141,67 @@ body {
     border-bottom: none;
 }
 
+.card-header h5 {
+    color: var(--header-gold);
+    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.33);
+}
+
+.title-gold {
+    color: var(--header-gold);
+    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
+}
+
+/* Two-choice toggle buttons - gradient-matched colors + equal width */
+.btn-group .btn-outline-primary,
+.btn-group .btn-outline-secondary {
+    flex: 1 1 0;
+    transition: all 0.2s ease;
+}
+.btn-group .btn-outline-primary:hover,
+.btn-group .btn-outline-secondary:hover {
+    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
+}
+
+/* Channel key highlight pulse */
+.channel-highlight {
+    animation: channel-pulse 0.4s ease;
+}
+@keyframes channel-pulse {
+    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(254, 232, 98, 0); }
+    20% { box-shadow: 0 0 9px 1px rgba(254, 232, 98, 0.19); }
+    40% { box-shadow: 0 0 9px 1px rgba(254, 232, 98, 0.19); }
+    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(254, 232, 98, 0); }
+}
+.btn-group .btn-outline-primary:first-of-type,
+.btn-group .btn-outline-secondary:first-of-type {
+    color: #6b4d8a;
+    border-color: #6b4d8a;
+    border-right: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
+}
+.btn-group .btn-outline-primary:last-of-type,
+.btn-group .btn-outline-secondary:last-of-type {
+    color: #4a62a8;
+    border-color: #4a62a8;
+}
+.btn-group .btn-check:checked + .btn-outline-primary:first-of-type,
+.btn-group .btn-check:checked + .btn-outline-secondary:first-of-type {
+    background-color: #6b4d8a;
+    border-color: #6b4d8a;
+    color: #fff;
+}
+.btn-group .btn-check:checked + .btn-outline-primary:last-of-type,
+.btn-group .btn-check:checked + .btn-outline-secondary:last-of-type {
+    background-color: #4a62a8;
+    border-color: #4a62a8;
+    color: #fff;
+}
+
+/* Override small warning text to use header gold */
+.text-warning.small {
+    color: var(--header-gold) !important;
+    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.33);
+}
+
 .card-link .card-header.text-center {
     padding-top: 0.5rem !important;
     padding-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
@@ -442,11 +504,11 @@ footer {
 
 /* Enhance the gradient on hover for dramatic effect */
 .card-link:hover .card-header.text-center {
-    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
-        var(--gradient-start) 0%, 
-        #5a67d8 20%, 
-        var(--gradient-end) 80%, 
-        #8a2be2 100%);
+    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
+        #3d2050 0%,
+        var(--gradient-start) 30%,
+        var(--gradient-end) 70%,
+        #6680e0 100%);
     box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
 }
 
@@ -489,7 +551,7 @@ footer {
 
 .card-link:hover .feature-card {
     transform: translateY(-5px);
-    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
+    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(74, 40, 96, 0.4);
 }
 
 /* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -724,6 +786,7 @@ footer {
 .scan-data-value {
     color: rgba(0, 255, 170, 1);
     font-weight: 600;
+    font-size: 0.65rem;
 }
 
 .scan-hash-preview {
@@ -744,7 +807,7 @@ footer {
     border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 170, 0.4);
     border-radius: 3px;
     padding: 2px 6px;
-    font-size: 0.5rem;
+    font-size: 0.65rem;
     color: rgba(0, 255, 170, 1);
     text-transform: uppercase;
     letter-spacing: 0.3px;
@@ -1001,6 +1064,7 @@ footer {
 .pixel-data-value {
     color: #d4e157;
     font-weight: 600;
+    font-size: 0.65rem;
 }
 
 .pixel-status-badge {
@@ -1010,7 +1074,7 @@ footer {
     border: 1px solid rgba(212, 225, 87, 0.4);
     border-radius: 3px;
     padding: 2px 6px;
-    font-size: 0.55rem;
+    font-size: 0.65rem;
     color: #d4e157;
     text-transform: uppercase;
     letter-spacing: 0.5px;
@@ -1047,10 +1111,10 @@ footer {
 /* Expand drop zone when showing scanned QR result */
 #rsaQrSection .drop-zone:has(.qr-scan-container:not(.d-none)) {
     width: auto;
-    min-width: 200px;
-    max-width: 280px;
+    min-width: 280px;
+    max-width: 400px;
     height: auto;
-    min-height: 200px;
+    min-height: 280px;
     aspect-ratio: auto;
 }
 
@@ -1070,9 +1134,9 @@ footer {
     overflow: visible;
     border-radius: 8px;
     background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
-    min-height: 160px;
-    min-width: 160px;
-    padding: 10px;
+    min-height: 220px;
+    min-width: 220px;
+    padding: 12px;
     display: flex;
     justify-content: center;
     align-items: center;
@@ -1090,10 +1154,10 @@ footer {
 
 /* Cropped image - hidden until loaded, scales UP to fill container */
 .qr-scan-container .qr-cropped {
-    max-height: 180px;
-    max-width: 180px;
-    min-width: 140px;
-    min-height: 140px;
+    max-height: 240px;
+    max-width: 240px;
+    min-width: 180px;
+    min-height: 180px;
     width: auto;
     height: auto;
     object-fit: contain;
@@ -1255,11 +1319,11 @@ footer {
     left: 0;
     right: 0;
     z-index: 10;
-    background: linear-gradient(to top, 
-        rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.95) 0%, 
-        rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.6) 80%, 
+    background: linear-gradient(to top,
+        rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.95) 0%,
+        rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.6) 80%,
         transparent 100%);
-    padding: 4px 6px 3px 6px;
+    padding: 8px 10px 6px 10px;
     opacity: 0;
     transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
     border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
@@ -1282,10 +1346,10 @@ footer {
 /* QR Data Panel text styles */
 .qr-data-filename {
     font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
-    font-size: 0.6rem;
+    font-size: 0.7rem;
     color: #fff;
     text-align: center;
-    margin-bottom: 2px;
+    margin-bottom: 3px;
     white-space: nowrap;
     overflow: hidden;
     text-overflow: ellipsis;
@@ -1301,7 +1365,7 @@ footer {
     justify-content: space-between;
     align-items: center;
     font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
-    font-size: 0.5rem;
+    font-size: 0.6rem;
     white-space: nowrap;
 }
 
@@ -1310,9 +1374,9 @@ footer {
     align-items: center;
     background: rgba(0, 255, 170, 0.15);
     border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 170, 0.4);
-    border-radius: 2px;
-    padding: 1px 4px;
-    font-size: 0.45rem;
+    border-radius: 3px;
+    padding: 2px 6px;
+    font-size: 0.65rem;
     color: rgba(0, 255, 170, 1);
     text-transform: uppercase;
     letter-spacing: 0.3px;
@@ -1321,7 +1385,7 @@ footer {
 .qr-data-value {
     color: rgba(0, 255, 170, 1);
     font-weight: 600;
-    font-size: 0.5rem;
+    font-size: 0.65rem;
 }
 
 /* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -1378,3 +1442,260 @@ footer {
     padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
     background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
 }
+
+/* ============================================================================
+   MOBILE RESPONSIVE IMPROVEMENTS
+   ============================================================================ */
+
+/* Mobile-specific drop zone improvements */
+@media (max-width: 768px) {
+    /* Larger drop zones on mobile for easier touch targets */
+    .drop-zone {
+        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
+        min-height: 140px;
+    }
+
+    /* Larger touch target for upload icons */
+    .drop-zone-label i {
+        font-size: 2.5rem !important;
+    }
+
+    /* Touch feedback - active state */
+    .drop-zone:active {
+        border-color: var(--gradient-start);
+        background: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
+        transform: scale(0.98);
+    }
+
+    /* Mode buttons - stack vertically on very small screens */
+    .d-flex.gap-2:has(.mode-btn) {
+        flex-direction: column;
+    }
+
+    .mode-btn {
+        padding: 1rem;
+        min-height: 56px; /* iOS touch target minimum */
+    }
+
+    /* Full-width primary buttons */
+    .btn-primary.btn-lg {
+        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
+        font-size: 1.1rem;
+        min-height: 56px;
+    }
+
+    /* Security factor boxes - more padding for touch */
+    .security-box {
+        padding: 1.25rem;
+    }
+
+    /* Form controls - larger for touch */
+    .form-control,
+    .form-select {
+        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
+        font-size: 1rem;
+        min-height: 48px;
+    }
+
+    /* Input groups - consistent sizing */
+    .input-group .form-control {
+        min-height: 48px;
+    }
+
+    .input-group .btn {
+        min-width: 48px;
+        padding: 0.75rem;
+    }
+
+    /* Password toggle button - easier to tap */
+    [data-toggle-password] {
+        min-width: 52px;
+    }
+
+    /* PIN input - larger on mobile */
+    .pin-input-container .form-control {
+        font-size: 1.4rem;
+        letter-spacing: 4px;
+        padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
+    }
+
+    /* Passphrase input - comfortable mobile size */
+    .passphrase-input {
+        font-size: 1rem !important;
+        padding: 0.875rem 1rem !important;
+    }
+
+    /* Card headers - compact on mobile */
+    .card-header h5 {
+        font-size: 1.1rem;
+    }
+
+    /* Alert info panel - readable text */
+    .alert.small {
+        font-size: 0.9rem;
+    }
+
+    /* Bottom info icons - larger tap targets */
+    .row.text-center .col-4 {
+        padding: 0.5rem;
+    }
+
+    .row.text-center .col-4 i {
+        font-size: 2rem !important;
+    }
+
+    /* Capacity panel badges - easier to read */
+    #capacityPanel .badge {
+        font-size: 0.8rem;
+        padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
+    }
+
+    /* Payload type toggle - full width buttons */
+    .btn-group[role="group"] {
+        flex-direction: row;
+    }
+
+    .btn-group .btn {
+        padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
+        font-size: 0.95rem;
+    }
+
+    /* Textarea - comfortable height */
+    textarea.form-control {
+        min-height: 120px;
+    }
+
+    /* Channel select - full width */
+    #channelSelect {
+        font-size: 1rem;
+    }
+}
+
+/* Very small screens (iPhone SE, etc.) */
+@media (max-width: 375px) {
+    .drop-zone {
+        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
+    }
+
+    .mode-btn {
+        padding: 0.875rem;
+        font-size: 0.9rem;
+    }
+
+    .mode-btn .text-muted {
+        display: none; /* Hide secondary text on tiny screens */
+    }
+
+    .card-header h5 {
+        font-size: 1rem;
+    }
+
+    /* Stack security factor row */
+    .row:has(.security-box) > .col-md-6 {
+        margin-bottom: 1rem;
+    }
+}
+
+/* Touch device optimizations */
+@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
+    /* Remove hover effects that don't work on touch */
+    .btn-primary:hover {
+        transform: none;
+    }
+
+    .feature-card:hover {
+        transform: none;
+    }
+
+    .card-link:hover .feature-card {
+        transform: none;
+    }
+
+    /* Add active states instead */
+    .btn-primary:active {
+        transform: scale(0.98);
+        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
+    }
+
+    .feature-card:active {
+        transform: scale(0.98);
+    }
+
+    /* Drop zone active feedback */
+    .drop-zone:active {
+        border-color: var(--gradient-start);
+        background: rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.1);
+    }
+
+    /* Mode button active state */
+    .mode-btn:active {
+        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
+        border-color: var(--gradient-start);
+    }
+}
+
+/* Camera hint for mobile - shows on file inputs */
+@media (max-width: 768px) {
+    .drop-zone-label span.text-muted {
+        display: block;
+    }
+
+    /* Add camera icon hint on mobile */
+    .drop-zone-label::after {
+        content: "Tap to take photo or choose file";
+        display: block;
+        font-size: 0.75rem;
+        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
+        margin-top: 0.5rem;
+    }
+
+    /* Hide the default text and show mobile version */
+    .drop-zone-label > span.text-muted {
+        display: none;
+    }
+}
+
+/* Navbar mobile adjustments */
+@media (max-width: 768px) {
+    .navbar {
+        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
+    }
+
+    .navbar-brand img {
+        height: 32px;
+    }
+
+    /* Sticky header shouldn't eat too much space */
+    .navbar.sticky-top {
+        position: relative; /* Don't stick on mobile - saves screen space */
+    }
+}
+
+/* Results page mobile adjustments */
+@media (max-width: 768px) {
+    /* Download button - full width on mobile */
+    .btn-success.btn-lg,
+    a.btn-success.btn-lg {
+        width: 100%;
+        padding: 1rem;
+        font-size: 1.1rem;
+    }
+
+    /* QR codes - appropriate sizing */
+    .qr-scan-container {
+        max-width: 280px;
+        margin: 0 auto;
+    }
+
+    /* Message display - readable on mobile */
+    .alert-message {
+        font-size: 0.9rem;
+        padding: 1rem;
+        word-break: break-word;
+    }
+
+    /* Result icon - slightly smaller on mobile */
+    .result-icon {
+        font-size: 3rem;
+    }
+}

frontends/web/stego_worker.py

@@ -111,6 +111,7 @@ def encode_operation(params: dict) -> dict:
         dct_output_format=params.get("dct_output_format", "png"),
         dct_color_mode=params.get("dct_color_mode", "color"),
         channel_key=resolved_channel_key,  # v4.0.0
+        progress_file=params.get("progress_file"),  # v4.1.2
     )
 
     # Build stats dict if available

frontends/web/subprocess_stego.py

@@ -47,6 +47,8 @@ import base64
 import json
 import subprocess
 import sys
+import tempfile
+import uuid
 from dataclasses import dataclass
 from pathlib import Path
 from typing import Any
@@ -233,6 +235,8 @@ class SubprocessStego:
         # Channel key (v4.0.0)
         channel_key: str | None = "auto",
         timeout: int | None = None,
+        # Progress file (v4.1.2)
+        progress_file: str | None = None,
     ) -> EncodeResult:
         """
         Encode a message or file into an image.
@@ -268,6 +272,7 @@ class SubprocessStego:
             "dct_output_format": dct_output_format,
             "dct_color_mode": dct_color_mode,
             "channel_key": channel_key,  # v4.0.0
+            "progress_file": progress_file,  # v4.1.2
         }
 
         if file_data:
@@ -496,3 +501,42 @@ def get_subprocess_stego() -> SubprocessStego:
     if _default_stego is None:
         _default_stego = SubprocessStego()
     return _default_stego
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Progress File Utilities (v4.1.2)
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def generate_job_id() -> str:
+    """Generate a unique job ID for tracking encode/decode operations."""
+    return str(uuid.uuid4())[:8]
+
+
+def get_progress_file_path(job_id: str) -> str:
+    """Get the progress file path for a job ID."""
+    return str(Path(tempfile.gettempdir()) / f"stegasoo_progress_{job_id}.json")
+
+
+def read_progress(job_id: str) -> dict | None:
+    """
+    Read progress from file for a job ID.
+
+    Returns:
+        Progress dict with current, total, percent, phase, or None if not found
+    """
+    progress_file = get_progress_file_path(job_id)
+    try:
+        with open(progress_file) as f:
+            return json.load(f)
+    except (FileNotFoundError, json.JSONDecodeError):
+        return None
+
+
+def cleanup_progress_file(job_id: str) -> None:
+    """Remove progress file for a completed job."""
+    progress_file = get_progress_file_path(job_id)
+    try:
+        Path(progress_file).unlink(missing_ok=True)
+    except Exception:
+        pass

frontends/web/templates/about.html

@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
                             <li class="mb-2">
                                 <i class="bi bi-check-circle text-success me-2"></i>
                                 <strong>Channel Keys</strong>
-                                <span class="badge bg-info ms-1">v4.0</span>
+                                <span class="badge bg-info ms-1">v4.1</span>
                                 <br><small class="text-muted">Group/deployment isolation</small>
                             </li>
                         </ul>
@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@
                                     <li><strong>Output:</strong> JPEG or PNG</li>
                                     <li><strong>Color:</strong> Color or grayscale</li>
                                     <li><strong>Speed:</strong> ~2s</li>
+                                    <li><strong>Error Correction:</strong> Reed-Solomon</li>
                                 </ul>
                                 <hr>
                                 <div class="small">
@@ -250,7 +251,7 @@
             <div class="card-header">
                 <h5 class="mb-0">
                     <i class="bi bi-broadcast me-2"></i>Channel Keys
-                    <span class="badge bg-info ms-2">v4.0</span>
+                    <span class="badge bg-info ms-2">v4.1</span>
                 </h5>
             </div>
             <div class="card-body">
@@ -316,19 +317,55 @@
                 </div>
                 
                 {% if channel_configured %}
-                <div class="alert alert-success mt-3 mb-0">
+                <div class="alert alert-success mt-3 mb-3">
                     <i class="bi bi-shield-lock me-2"></i>
                     <strong>This server has a channel key configured:</strong>
                     <code class="ms-2">{{ channel_fingerprint }}</code>
                     <span class="text-muted ms-2">({{ channel_source }})</span>
                 </div>
                 {% else %}
-                <div class="alert alert-info mt-3 mb-0">
+                <div class="alert alert-info mt-3 mb-3">
                     <i class="bi bi-info-circle me-2"></i>
-                    This server is running in <strong>public mode</strong>. 
+                    This server is running in <strong>public mode</strong>.
                     Set <code>STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY</code> to enable server-wide channel isolation.
                 </div>
                 {% endif %}
+
+                <!-- Channel Key QR Generator -->
+                <div class="card bg-dark border-secondary">
+                    <div class="card-header">
+                        <i class="bi bi-qr-code me-2"></i>Share Channel Key via QR
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="card-body">
+                        <p class="small text-muted mb-3">Generate a QR code to share a channel key with others.</p>
+                        <div class="row g-2 align-items-end">
+                            <div class="col-md-8">
+                                <label class="form-label small">Channel Key</label>
+                                <div class="input-group">
+                                    <input type="text" class="form-control font-monospace" id="channelKeyQrInput"
+                                           placeholder="Enter or generate a key">
+                                    <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button" id="channelKeyQrGenerate"
+                                            title="Generate random key">
+                                        <i class="bi bi-shuffle"></i>
+                                    </button>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                            <div class="col-md-4">
+                                <button class="btn btn-primary w-100" type="button" id="channelKeyQrShow">
+                                    <i class="bi bi-qr-code me-1"></i>Show QR
+                                </button>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="text-center mt-3 d-none" id="channelKeyQrContainer">
+                            <canvas id="channelKeyQrCanvas" class="bg-white p-2 rounded"></canvas>
+                            <div class="mt-2">
+                                <button class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-secondary" type="button" id="channelKeyQrDownload">
+                                    <i class="bi bi-download me-1"></i>Download PNG
+                                </button>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
             </div>
         </div>
         
@@ -338,49 +375,64 @@
                 <h5 class="mb-0"><i class="bi bi-clock-history me-2"></i>Version History</h5>
             </div>
             <div class="card-body">
-                <div class="table-responsive">
-                    <table class="table table-dark table-sm small">
-                        <thead>
-                            <tr>
-                                <th>Version</th>
-                                <th>Changes</th>
-                            </tr>
-                        </thead>
-                        <tbody>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td><strong>4.0.0</strong></td>
-                                <td>
-                                    <strong>Channel keys</strong> for group/deployment isolation,
-                                    DCT default, simplified auth, passphrase replaces day_phrase, 
-                                    4-word default, JPEG fix, large image support, subprocess isolation, Python 3.10-3.12
-                                </td>
-                            </tr>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td>3.2.0</td>
-                                <td>Single passphrase, more default words</td>
-                            </tr>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td>3.0.0</td>
-                                <td>DCT mode, JPEG output, color preservation</td>
-                            </tr>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td>2.2.0</td>
-                                <td>QR code RSA key import/export</td>
-                            </tr>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td>2.1.0</td>
-                                <td>File embedding, compression</td>
-                            </tr>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td>2.0.0</td>
-                                <td>Web UI, REST API, RSA keys</td>
-                            </tr>
-                            <tr>
-                                <td>1.0.0</td>
-                                <td>Initial release, CLI only, LSB mode</td>
-                            </tr>
-                        </tbody>
-                    </table>
+                <!-- Current Version - Prominent -->
+                <div class="alert alert-success mb-4">
+                    <div class="d-flex align-items-center">
+                        <span class="badge bg-success fs-6 me-3">v4.1.2</span>
+                        <div>
+                            <strong>Progress bars</strong> for encode operations,
+                            <strong>mobile-responsive polish</strong>,
+                            DCT decode bug fix, release validation script
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Previous Versions - Accordion -->
+                <div class="accordion" id="versionAccordion">
+                    <div class="accordion-item bg-dark">
+                        <h2 class="accordion-header">
+                            <button class="accordion-button collapsed bg-dark text-light py-2" type="button"
+                                    data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#olderVersions">
+                                <i class="bi bi-archive me-2"></i>Previous Versions
+                            </button>
+                        </h2>
+                        <div id="olderVersions" class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#versionAccordion">
+                            <div class="accordion-body p-0">
+                                <table class="table table-dark table-sm small mb-0">
+                                    <tbody>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td width="80"><strong>4.1.1</strong></td>
+                                            <td>DCT RS format stability, Docker cleanup, first-boot wizard</td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td><strong>4.1.0</strong></td>
+                                            <td>Reed-Solomon error correction for DCT, majority voting headers</td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td><strong>4.0.0</strong></td>
+                                            <td>Channel keys, DCT default, subprocess isolation</td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td>3.2.0</td>
+                                            <td>Single passphrase, more default words</td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td>3.0.0</td>
+                                            <td>DCT mode, JPEG output, color preservation</td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td>2.x</td>
+                                            <td>Web UI, REST API, RSA keys, QR codes, file embedding</td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td>1.0.0</td>
+                                            <td>Initial release, CLI only, LSB mode</td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                    </tbody>
+                                </table>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
                 </div>
             </div>
         </div>
@@ -469,61 +521,173 @@
                 <h5 class="mb-0"><i class="bi bi-speedometer2 me-2"></i>Limits &amp; Specs</h5>
             </div>
             <div class="card-body">
-                <table class="table table-dark table-striped small">
-                    <tbody>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-file-text me-2"></i>Max text</td>
-                            <td><strong>2M characters</strong></td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-file-earmark me-2"></i>Max file</td>
-                            <td><strong>{{ max_payload_kb }} KB</strong></td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-image me-2"></i>Max carrier</td>
-                            <td><strong>24 MP</strong> (~6000x4000)</td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-soundwave me-2"></i>DCT capacity</td>
-                            <td><strong>~75 KB/MP</strong></td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-grid-3x3 me-2"></i>LSB capacity</td>
-                            <td><strong>~375 KB/MP</strong></td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-upload me-2"></i>Max upload</td>
-                            <td><strong>30 MB</strong></td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-clock me-2"></i>File expiry</td>
-                            <td><strong>5 min</strong></td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-key me-2"></i>PIN</td>
-                            <td><strong>6-9 digits</strong></td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-shield me-2"></i>RSA keys</td>
-                            <td><strong>2048, 3072, 4096 bit</strong></td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-chat-quote me-2"></i>Passphrase</td>
-                            <td><strong>3-12 words</strong> (BIP-39)</td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-code me-2"></i>Python Version</td>
-                            <td><strong>3.10-3.12</strong></td>
-                        </tr>
-                        <tr>
-                            <td><i class="bi bi-box me-2"></i>Built with</td>
-                            <td>Flask, Pillow, NumPy, SciPy, jpegio, cryptography, argon2-cffi</td>
-                        </tr>
-                    </tbody>
-                </table>
+                <!-- Key Specs - Always Visible -->
+                <div class="row text-center mb-4">
+                    <div class="col-6 col-md-4 col-lg-2 mb-3">
+                        <div class="p-3 bg-dark rounded h-100">
+                            <i class="bi bi-file-earmark text-primary fs-3 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                            <div class="small text-muted">Max Payload</div>
+                            <strong>{{ max_payload_kb }} KB</strong>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="col-6 col-md-4 col-lg-2 mb-3">
+                        <div class="p-3 bg-dark rounded h-100">
+                            <i class="bi bi-image text-info fs-3 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                            <div class="small text-muted">Max Carrier</div>
+                            <strong>24 MP</strong>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="col-6 col-md-4 col-lg-2 mb-3">
+                        <div class="p-3 bg-dark rounded h-100">
+                            <i class="bi bi-soundwave text-warning fs-3 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                            <div class="small text-muted">DCT Capacity</div>
+                            <strong>~75 KB/MP</strong>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="col-6 col-md-4 col-lg-2 mb-3">
+                        <div class="p-3 bg-dark rounded h-100">
+                            <i class="bi bi-grid-3x3 text-success fs-3 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                            <div class="small text-muted">LSB Capacity</div>
+                            <strong>~375 KB/MP</strong>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="col-6 col-md-4 col-lg-2 mb-3">
+                        <div class="p-3 bg-dark rounded h-100">
+                            <i class="bi bi-shield-check text-danger fs-3 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                            <div class="small text-muted">Encryption</div>
+                            <strong>AES-256</strong>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="col-6 col-md-4 col-lg-2 mb-3">
+                        <div class="p-3 bg-dark rounded h-100">
+                            <i class="bi bi-bandaid text-info fs-3 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                            <div class="small text-muted">DCT ECC</div>
+                            <strong>RS Code</strong>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Error Correction Detail -->
+                <div class="alert alert-info small mb-4">
+                    <i class="bi bi-info-circle me-2"></i>
+                    <strong>Reed-Solomon Error Correction:</strong> DCT mode corrects up to 16 byte errors per 223-byte chunk.
+                    Handles problematic carrier images with uniform areas that cause unstable DCT coefficients.
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- More Specs - Accordion -->
+                <div class="accordion" id="specsAccordion">
+                    <div class="accordion-item bg-dark">
+                        <h2 class="accordion-header">
+                            <button class="accordion-button collapsed bg-dark text-light py-2" type="button"
+                                    data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#moreSpecs">
+                                <i class="bi bi-list-ul me-2"></i>More Specifications
+                            </button>
+                        </h2>
+                        <div id="moreSpecs" class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#specsAccordion">
+                            <div class="accordion-body p-0">
+                                <table class="table table-dark table-striped small mb-0">
+                                    <tbody>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td><i class="bi bi-file-text me-2"></i>Max text</td>
+                                            <td><strong>2M characters</strong></td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td><i class="bi bi-upload me-2"></i>Max upload</td>
+                                            <td><strong>30 MB</strong></td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td><i class="bi bi-clock me-2"></i>File expiry</td>
+                                            <td><strong>5 min</strong></td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td><i class="bi bi-key me-2"></i>PIN</td>
+                                            <td><strong>6-9 digits</strong></td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td><i class="bi bi-shield me-2"></i>RSA keys</td>
+                                            <td><strong>2048, 3072, 4096 bit</strong></td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td><i class="bi bi-chat-quote me-2"></i>Passphrase</td>
+                                            <td><strong>3-12 words</strong> (BIP-39)</td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td><i class="bi bi-code me-2"></i>Python Version</td>
+                                            <td><strong>3.10-3.12</strong></td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                        <tr>
+                                            <td><i class="bi bi-box me-2"></i>Built with</td>
+                                            <td>Flask, Pillow, NumPy, SciPy, jpegio, reedsolo, cryptography, argon2-cffi</td>
+                                        </tr>
+                                    </tbody>
+                                </table>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
             </div>
         </div>
         
     </div>
 </div>
 {% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<!-- QR Code library for channel key sharing -->
+<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/qrcode@1.5.3/build/qrcode.min.js"></script>
+<script src="{{ url_for('static', filename='js/stegasoo.js') }}"></script>
+<script>
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
+    const input = document.getElementById('channelKeyQrInput');
+    const generateBtn = document.getElementById('channelKeyQrGenerate');
+    const showBtn = document.getElementById('channelKeyQrShow');
+    const container = document.getElementById('channelKeyQrContainer');
+    const canvas = document.getElementById('channelKeyQrCanvas');
+    const downloadBtn = document.getElementById('channelKeyQrDownload');
+
+    // Generate random key
+    generateBtn?.addEventListener('click', function() {
+        if (input && typeof Stegasoo !== 'undefined') {
+            input.value = Stegasoo.generateChannelKey();
+        }
+    });
+
+    // Show QR code
+    showBtn?.addEventListener('click', function() {
+        const key = input?.value?.trim().replace(/-/g, '');
+        if (!key || key.length !== 32) {
+            alert('Please enter a valid 32-character channel key');
+            return;
+        }
+
+        // Format key with dashes for QR
+        const formatted = key.match(/.{4}/g)?.join('-') || key;
+
+        // Generate QR code
+        if (typeof QRCode !== 'undefined' && canvas) {
+            QRCode.toCanvas(canvas, formatted, {
+                width: 200,
+                margin: 2,
+                color: { dark: '#000', light: '#fff' }
+            }, function(error) {
+                if (error) {
+                    console.error('QR generation error:', error);
+                    return;
+                }
+                container?.classList.remove('d-none');
+            });
+        }
+    });
+
+    // Download QR as PNG
+    downloadBtn?.addEventListener('click', function() {
+        if (canvas) {
+            const link = document.createElement('a');
+            link.download = 'stegasoo-channel-key.png';
+            link.href = canvas.toDataURL('image/png');
+            link.click();
+        }
+    });
+});
+</script>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/account.html

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+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Account - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5">
+        <div class="card">
+            <div class="card-header">
+                <h5 class="mb-0"><i class="bi bi-person-gear me-2"></i>Account Settings</h5>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                <p class="text-muted mb-4">
+                    Logged in as <strong>{{ username }}</strong>
+                    {% if is_admin %}
+                    <span class="badge bg-warning text-dark ms-2">
+                        <i class="bi bi-shield-check me-1"></i>Admin
+                    </span>
+                    {% endif %}
+                </p>
+
+                {% if is_admin %}
+                <div class="mb-4">
+                    <a href="{{ url_for('admin_users') }}" class="btn btn-outline-primary w-100">
+                        <i class="bi bi-people me-2"></i>Manage Users
+                    </a>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Recovery Key Management (Admin only) -->
+                <div class="card bg-dark mb-4">
+                    <div class="card-body py-3">
+                        <div class="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center">
+                            <div>
+                                <i class="bi bi-shield-lock me-2"></i>
+                                <strong>Recovery Key</strong>
+                                {% if has_recovery %}
+                                <span class="badge bg-success ms-2">Configured</span>
+                                {% else %}
+                                <span class="badge bg-secondary ms-2">Not Set</span>
+                                {% endif %}
+                            </div>
+                            <div class="btn-group btn-group-sm">
+                                <a href="{{ url_for('regenerate_recovery') }}" class="btn btn-outline-warning"
+                                   onclick="return confirm('Generate a new recovery key? This will invalidate any existing key.')">
+                                    <i class="bi bi-arrow-repeat me-1"></i>
+                                    {{ 'Regenerate' if has_recovery else 'Generate' }}
+                                </a>
+                                {% if has_recovery %}
+                                <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('disable_recovery') }}" style="display:inline;">
+                                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-outline-danger"
+                                            onclick="return confirm('Disable recovery? If you forget your password, you will NOT be able to recover your account.')">
+                                        <i class="bi bi-x-lg"></i>
+                                    </button>
+                                </form>
+                                {% endif %}
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                        <small class="text-muted d-block mt-2">
+                            {% if has_recovery %}
+                            Allows password reset if you're locked out.
+                            {% else %}
+                            No recovery option - most secure, but no password reset possible.
+                            {% endif %}
+                        </small>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+                {% endif %}
+
+                <h6 class="text-muted mb-3">Change Password</h6>
+
+                <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('account') }}" id="accountForm">
+                    <div class="mb-3">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-key me-1"></i> Current Password
+                        </label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="password" name="current_password" class="form-control"
+                                   id="currentPasswordInput" required>
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="togglePassword('currentPasswordInput', this)">
+                                <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="mb-3">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-key-fill me-1"></i> New Password
+                        </label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="password" name="new_password" class="form-control"
+                                   id="newPasswordInput" required minlength="8">
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="togglePassword('newPasswordInput', this)">
+                                <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="form-text">Minimum 8 characters</div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="mb-4">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-key-fill me-1"></i> Confirm New Password
+                        </label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="password" name="new_password_confirm" class="form-control"
+                                   id="newPasswordConfirmInput" required minlength="8">
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="togglePassword('newPasswordConfirmInput', this)">
+                                <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary w-100">
+                        <i class="bi bi-check-lg me-2"></i>Update Password
+                    </button>
+                </form>
+
+            </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Saved Channel Keys Section -->
+        <div class="card mt-4">
+            <div class="card-header d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center">
+                <h5 class="mb-0"><i class="bi bi-key-fill me-2"></i>Saved Channel Keys</h5>
+                <span class="badge bg-secondary">{{ channel_keys|length }} / {{ max_channel_keys }}</span>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                {% if channel_keys %}
+                <div class="list-group list-group-flush mb-3">
+                    {% for key in channel_keys %}
+                    <div class="list-group-item d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center px-0">
+                        <div>
+                            <strong>{{ key.name }}</strong>
+                            <br>
+                            <code class="small text-muted">{{ key.channel_key[:4] }}...{{ key.channel_key[-4:] }}</code>
+                            {% if key.last_used_at %}
+                            <span class="text-muted small ms-2">Last used: {{ key.last_used_at[:10] }}</span>
+                            {% endif %}
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="btn-group btn-group-sm">
+                            <button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-secondary"
+                                    onclick="renameKey({{ key.id }}, '{{ key.name }}')"
+                                    title="Rename">
+                                <i class="bi bi-pencil"></i>
+                            </button>
+                            <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('account_delete_key', key_id=key.id) }}"
+                                  style="display:inline;"
+                                  onsubmit="return confirm('Delete key &quot;{{ key.name }}&quot;?')">
+                                <button type="submit" class="btn btn-outline-danger" title="Delete">
+                                    <i class="bi bi-trash"></i>
+                                </button>
+                            </form>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    {% endfor %}
+                </div>
+                {% else %}
+                <p class="text-muted mb-3">No saved channel keys. Save keys for quick access on encode/decode pages.</p>
+                {% endif %}
+
+                {% if can_save_key %}
+                <hr>
+                <h6 class="text-muted mb-3">Add New Key</h6>
+                <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('account_save_key') }}">
+                    <div class="row g-2 mb-2">
+                        <div class="col-5">
+                            <input type="text" name="key_name" class="form-control form-control-sm"
+                                   placeholder="Key name" required maxlength="50">
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="col-7">
+                            <input type="text" name="channel_key" class="form-control form-control-sm font-monospace"
+                                   placeholder="Channel key (32 hex chars)" required
+                                   pattern="[0-9a-fA-F\-]{32,39}" title="32 hex characters">
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-primary">
+                        <i class="bi bi-plus-lg me-1"></i>Save Key
+                    </button>
+                </form>
+                {% else %}
+                <div class="alert alert-info mb-0 small">
+                    <i class="bi bi-info-circle me-1"></i>
+                    Maximum of {{ max_channel_keys }} keys reached. Delete a key to add more.
+                </div>
+                {% endif %}
+            </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Logout -->
+        <div class="mt-4">
+            <a href="{{ url_for('logout') }}" class="btn btn-outline-danger w-100">
+                <i class="bi bi-box-arrow-left me-2"></i>Logout
+            </a>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+
+<!-- Rename Modal -->
+<div class="modal fade" id="renameModal" tabindex="-1">
+    <div class="modal-dialog modal-sm">
+        <div class="modal-content">
+            <form method="POST" id="renameForm">
+                <div class="modal-header">
+                    <h6 class="modal-title">Rename Key</h6>
+                    <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="modal"></button>
+                </div>
+                <div class="modal-body">
+                    <input type="text" name="new_name" class="form-control" id="renameInput"
+                           required maxlength="50">
+                </div>
+                <div class="modal-footer">
+                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-secondary" data-bs-dismiss="modal">Cancel</button>
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-sm btn-primary">Rename</button>
+                </div>
+            </form>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<script src="{{ url_for('static', filename='js/auth.js') }}"></script>
+<script>
+StegasooAuth.initPasswordConfirmation('accountForm', 'newPasswordInput', 'newPasswordConfirmInput');
+
+function renameKey(keyId, currentName) {
+    document.getElementById('renameInput').value = currentName;
+    document.getElementById('renameForm').action = '/account/keys/' + keyId + '/rename';
+    new bootstrap.Modal(document.getElementById('renameModal')).show();
+}
+</script>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/admin/password_reset.html

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+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Password Reset - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5">
+        <div class="card border-warning">
+            <div class="card-header bg-warning text-dark">
+                <i class="bi bi-key fs-4 me-2"></i>
+                <span class="fs-5">Password Reset</span>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                <div class="alert alert-warning">
+                    <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle me-2"></i>
+                    <strong>Important:</strong> This password will only be shown once.
+                    Make sure to share it with <strong>{{ username }}</strong> securely.
+                </div>
+
+                <p class="text-muted">
+                    The user's sessions have been invalidated. They will need to log in
+                    again with the new password.
+                </p>
+
+                <div class="mb-4">
+                    <label class="form-label text-muted small">New Password for {{ username }}</label>
+                    <div class="input-group">
+                        <input type="text" class="form-control form-control-lg font-monospace"
+                               value="{{ password }}" readonly id="passwordField">
+                        <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                onclick="copyField('passwordField')" title="Copy password">
+                            <i class="bi bi-clipboard"></i>
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="d-grid">
+                    <a href="{{ url_for('admin_users') }}" class="btn btn-primary">
+                        <i class="bi bi-arrow-left me-2"></i>Back to Users
+                    </a>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<script src="{{ url_for('static', filename='js/auth.js') }}"></script>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/admin/user_created.html

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+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}User Created - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5">
+        <div class="card border-success">
+            <div class="card-header bg-success text-white">
+                <i class="bi bi-check-circle fs-4 me-2"></i>
+                <span class="fs-5">User Created Successfully</span>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                <div class="alert alert-warning">
+                    <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle me-2"></i>
+                    <strong>Important:</strong> This password will only be shown once.
+                    Make sure to share it with the user securely.
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="mb-3">
+                    <label class="form-label text-muted small">Username</label>
+                    <div class="input-group">
+                        <input type="text" class="form-control form-control-lg font-monospace"
+                               value="{{ username }}" readonly id="usernameField">
+                        <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                onclick="copyField('usernameField')" title="Copy username">
+                            <i class="bi bi-clipboard"></i>
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="mb-4">
+                    <label class="form-label text-muted small">Password</label>
+                    <div class="input-group">
+                        <input type="text" class="form-control form-control-lg font-monospace"
+                               value="{{ password }}" readonly id="passwordField">
+                        <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                onclick="copyField('passwordField')" title="Copy password">
+                            <i class="bi bi-clipboard"></i>
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="d-grid gap-2">
+                    <a href="{{ url_for('admin_user_new') }}" class="btn btn-primary">
+                        <i class="bi bi-person-plus me-2"></i>Add Another User
+                    </a>
+                    <a href="{{ url_for('admin_users') }}" class="btn btn-outline-secondary">
+                        <i class="bi bi-arrow-left me-2"></i>Back to Users
+                    </a>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<script src="{{ url_for('static', filename='js/auth.js') }}"></script>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/admin/user_new.html

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+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Add User - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5">
+        <div class="card">
+            <div class="card-header">
+                <i class="bi bi-person-plus fs-4 me-2"></i>
+                <span class="fs-5">Add New User</span>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                <form id="createUserForm">
+                    <div class="mb-3">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-person me-1"></i> Username
+                        </label>
+                        <input type="text" name="username" id="usernameInput" class="form-control"
+                               placeholder="e.g., john_doe or john@example.com"
+                               pattern="[a-zA-Z0-9][a-zA-Z0-9_\-@.]{2,79}"
+                               title="3-80 characters, letters/numbers/underscore/hyphen/@/."
+                               required autofocus>
+                        <div class="form-text">
+                            Letters, numbers, underscore, hyphen, @ and . allowed.
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="mb-4">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-key me-1"></i> Password
+                        </label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="text" name="password" id="passwordInput"
+                                   class="form-control" value="{{ temp_password }}"
+                                   minlength="8" required>
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="regeneratePassword()" title="Generate new password">
+                                <i class="bi bi-arrow-repeat"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="form-text">
+                            Auto-generated password. You can edit or regenerate it.
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div id="errorAlert" class="alert alert-danger d-none"></div>
+
+                    <div class="d-flex gap-2">
+                        <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary flex-grow-1" id="createBtn">
+                            <i class="bi bi-person-check me-2"></i>Create User
+                        </button>
+                        <a href="{{ url_for('admin_users') }}" class="btn btn-outline-secondary">
+                            Cancel
+                        </a>
+                    </div>
+                </form>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+
+<!-- Success Modal -->
+<div class="modal fade" id="successModal" tabindex="-1" data-bs-backdrop="static">
+    <div class="modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered">
+        <div class="modal-content border-success">
+            <div class="modal-header bg-success text-white">
+                <h5 class="modal-title">
+                    <i class="bi bi-check-circle me-2"></i>User Created
+                </h5>
+            </div>
+            <div class="modal-body">
+                <div class="alert alert-warning mb-3 py-2">
+                    <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle me-1"></i>
+                    Password shown once. Copy it now.
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="row mb-3">
+                    <div class="col-6">
+                        <label class="form-label text-muted small mb-1">Username</label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="text" class="form-control font-monospace"
+                                   id="createdUsername" readonly>
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="copyField('createdUsername')" title="Copy">
+                                <i class="bi bi-clipboard"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="col-6">
+                        <label class="form-label text-muted small mb-1">Password</label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="text" class="form-control font-monospace"
+                                   id="createdPassword" readonly>
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="copyField('createdPassword')" title="Copy">
+                                <i class="bi bi-clipboard"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="d-flex justify-content-end gap-2">
+                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" onclick="addAnother()">
+                        <i class="bi bi-person-plus me-1"></i>Add Another
+                    </button>
+                    <a href="{{ url_for('admin_users') }}" class="btn btn-outline-secondary">
+                        Done
+                    </a>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<script src="{{ url_for('static', filename='js/auth.js') }}"></script>
+<script>
+const form = document.getElementById('createUserForm');
+const errorAlert = document.getElementById('errorAlert');
+const createBtn = document.getElementById('createBtn');
+const successModal = new bootstrap.Modal(document.getElementById('successModal'));
+
+form.addEventListener('submit', async function(e) {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    errorAlert.classList.add('d-none');
+    createBtn.disabled = true;
+    createBtn.innerHTML = '<span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm me-2"></span>Creating...';
+
+    const formData = new FormData(form);
+
+    try {
+        const response = await fetch('{{ url_for("admin_user_new") }}', {
+            method: 'POST',
+            body: formData,
+            headers: { 'X-Requested-With': 'XMLHttpRequest' }
+        });
+
+        const data = await response.json();
+
+        if (data.success) {
+            document.getElementById('createdUsername').value = data.username;
+            document.getElementById('createdPassword').value = data.password;
+            successModal.show();
+        } else {
+            errorAlert.textContent = data.error;
+            errorAlert.classList.remove('d-none');
+        }
+    } catch (err) {
+        errorAlert.textContent = 'An error occurred. Please try again.';
+        errorAlert.classList.remove('d-none');
+    }
+
+    createBtn.disabled = false;
+    createBtn.innerHTML = '<i class="bi bi-person-check me-2"></i>Create User';
+});
+
+function addAnother() {
+    successModal.hide();
+    document.getElementById('usernameInput').value = '';
+    regeneratePassword();
+    document.getElementById('usernameInput').focus();
+}
+</script>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/admin/users.html

@@ -0,0 +1,95 @@
+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Manage Users - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-md-10 col-lg-8">
+        <div class="card">
+            <div class="card-header d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center">
+                <div>
+                    <i class="bi bi-people fs-4 me-2"></i>
+                    <span class="fs-5">User Management</span>
+                </div>
+                <div class="text-muted small">
+                    {{ user_count }} / {{ max_users }} users
+                </div>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                {% if can_create %}
+                <div class="mb-4">
+                    <a href="{{ url_for('admin_user_new') }}" class="btn btn-primary">
+                        <i class="bi bi-person-plus me-2"></i>Add User
+                    </a>
+                </div>
+                {% else %}
+                <div class="alert alert-warning mb-4">
+                    <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle me-2"></i>
+                    Maximum of {{ max_users }} users reached.
+                </div>
+                {% endif %}
+
+                <div class="table-responsive">
+                    <table class="table table-hover mb-0">
+                        <thead>
+                            <tr>
+                                <th>Username</th>
+                                <th>Role</th>
+                                <th>Created</th>
+                                <th class="text-end">Actions</th>
+                            </tr>
+                        </thead>
+                        <tbody>
+                            {% for user in users %}
+                            <tr>
+                                <td>
+                                    <i class="bi bi-person me-2"></i>
+                                    {{ user.username }}
+                                    {% if user.id == current_user.id %}
+                                    <span class="badge bg-info ms-2">You</span>
+                                    {% endif %}
+                                </td>
+                                <td>
+                                    {% if user.is_admin %}
+                                    <span class="badge bg-warning text-dark">
+                                        <i class="bi bi-shield-check me-1"></i>Admin
+                                    </span>
+                                    {% else %}
+                                    <span class="badge bg-secondary">User</span>
+                                    {% endif %}
+                                </td>
+                                <td class="text-muted small">
+                                    {{ user.created_at[:10] if user.created_at else 'Unknown' }}
+                                </td>
+                                <td class="text-end">
+                                    {% if user.id != current_user.id %}
+                                    <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('admin_user_reset_password', user_id=user.id) }}"
+                                          class="d-inline" onsubmit="return confirm('Reset password for {{ user.username }}?')">
+                                        <button type="submit" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-warning" title="Reset Password">
+                                            <i class="bi bi-key"></i>
+                                        </button>
+                                    </form>
+                                    <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('admin_user_delete', user_id=user.id) }}"
+                                          class="d-inline" onsubmit="return confirm('Delete user {{ user.username }}? This cannot be undone.')">
+                                        <button type="submit" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-danger" title="Delete User">
+                                            <i class="bi bi-trash"></i>
+                                        </button>
+                                    </form>
+                                    {% else %}
+                                    <span class="text-muted small">-</span>
+                                    {% endif %}
+                                </td>
+                            </tr>
+                            {% endfor %}
+                        </tbody>
+                    </table>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-footer text-muted small">
+                <i class="bi bi-info-circle me-1"></i>
+                Admins can add up to {{ max_users }} regular users.
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/base.html

@@ -14,7 +14,10 @@
         <div class="container">
             <a class="navbar-brand d-flex align-items-center" href="/">
                 <img src="{{ url_for('static', filename='logo.svg') }}" alt="Stegasoo" height="36" class="me-2">
-                <span class="fw-bold">Stegasoo</span>
+                <span style="position: relative; display: inline-block; margin-top: -14px;">
+                    <span class="fw-bold title-gold">Stegasoo</span>
+                    <span class="badge bg-success" style="position: absolute; font-size: 0.45rem; bottom: -8px; right: 6px;">v4.1</span>
+                </span>
             </a>
             <button class="navbar-toggler" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#navbarNav">
                 <span class="navbar-toggler-icon"></span>
@@ -24,38 +27,67 @@
                     <li class="nav-item">
                         <a class="nav-link" href="/"><i class="bi bi-house me-1"></i> Home</a>
                     </li>
+                    {% if not auth_enabled or is_authenticated %}
                     <li class="nav-item">
                         <a class="nav-link" href="/encode"><i class="bi bi-lock me-1"></i> Encode</a>
                     </li>
                     <li class="nav-item">
                         <a class="nav-link" href="/decode"><i class="bi bi-unlock me-1"></i> Decode</a>
                     </li>
-
                     <li class="nav-item">
                         <a class="nav-link" href="/generate"><i class="bi bi-key me-1"></i> Generate</a>
                     </li>
-
+                    {% endif %}
                     <li class="nav-item">
                         <a class="nav-link" href="/about"><i class="bi bi-info-circle me-1"></i> About</a>
                     </li>
+                    <li class="nav-item">
+                        <a class="nav-link" href="/tools"><i class="bi bi-tools me-1"></i> Tools</a>
+                    </li>
+                    {% if auth_enabled %}
+                        {% if is_authenticated %}
+                        <li class="nav-item dropdown">
+                            <a class="nav-link dropdown-toggle" href="#" role="button" data-bs-toggle="dropdown">
+                                <i class="bi bi-person-circle me-1"></i> {{ username }}
+                            </a>
+                            <ul class="dropdown-menu dropdown-menu-end dropdown-menu-dark">
+                                <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="/account"><i class="bi bi-gear me-2"></i>Account</a></li>
+                                {% if is_admin %}
+                                <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="/admin/users"><i class="bi bi-people me-2"></i>Users</a></li>
+                                {% endif %}
+                                <li><hr class="dropdown-divider"></li>
+                                <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="/logout"><i class="bi bi-box-arrow-left me-2"></i>Logout</a></li>
+                            </ul>
+                        </li>
+                        {% else %}
+                        <li class="nav-item">
+                            <a class="nav-link" href="/login"><i class="bi bi-box-arrow-in-right me-1"></i> Login</a>
+                        </li>
+                        {% endif %}
+                    {% endif %}
                 </ul>
             </div>
         </div>
     </nav>
 
     <main class="container py-5">
-        {% with messages = get_flashed_messages(with_categories=true) %}
-            {% if messages %}
+        <!-- Toast notifications container -->
+        <div class="toast-container position-fixed end-0 p-3" style="z-index: 1100; top: 70px;">
+            {% with messages = get_flashed_messages(with_categories=true) %}
                 {% for category, message in messages %}
-                    <div class="alert alert-{{ 'danger' if category == 'error' else ('warning' if category == 'warning' else 'success') }} alert-dismissible fade show" role="alert">
-                        <i class="bi bi-{{ 'exclamation-triangle' if category == 'error' else ('exclamation-circle' if category == 'warning' else 'check-circle') }} me-2"></i>
-                        {{ message }}
-                        <button type="button" class="btn-close" data-bs-dismiss="alert"></button>
+                    <div class="toast show align-items-center text-bg-{{ 'danger' if category == 'error' else ('warning' if category == 'warning' else 'success') }} border-0 fade" role="alert" data-bs-autohide="true" data-bs-delay="10000">
+                        <div class="d-flex">
+                            <div class="toast-body">
+                                <i class="bi bi-{{ 'exclamation-triangle' if category == 'error' else ('exclamation-circle' if category == 'warning' else 'check-circle') }} me-2"></i>
+                                {{ message }}
+                            </div>
+                            <button type="button" class="btn-close btn-close-white me-2 m-auto" data-bs-dismiss="toast"></button>
+                        </div>
                     </div>
                 {% endfor %}
-            {% endif %}
-        {% endwith %}
-        
+            {% endwith %}
+        </div>
+
         {% block content %}{% endblock %}
     </main>
 
@@ -69,6 +101,10 @@
     </footer>
 
     <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@5.3.2/dist/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js"></script>
+    <script>
+    // Initialize toasts (auto-hide after delay)
+    document.querySelectorAll('.toast').forEach(el => new bootstrap.Toast(el));
+    </script>
     {% block scripts %}{% endblock %}
 </body>
 </html>

frontends/web/templates/decode.html

@@ -120,13 +120,11 @@
                     <h6><i class="bi bi-check-circle me-2"></i>Message Decrypted Successfully!</h6>
                 </div>
                
-                <label class="form-label text-muted">Decoded Message:</label>
-                <div class="alert-message p-3 rounded bg-dark border border-secondary mb-2" id="decodedContent" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">{{ decoded_message }}</div>
-                <div class="d-flex justify-content-end mb-3">
-                    <button class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-light" onclick="navigator.clipboard.writeText(document.getElementById('decodedContent').innerText).then(() => { this.innerHTML = '<i class=\'bi bi-check\'></i> Copied!'; setTimeout(() => this.innerHTML = '<i class=\'bi bi-clipboard\'></i> Copy', 2000); }).catch(() => alert('Failed to copy'))">
-                        <i class="bi bi-clipboard"></i> Copy
-                    </button>
-                </div>
+                <label class="form-label text-muted">Decoded Message: <small class="text-secondary">(click to copy)</small></label>
+                <div class="alert-message p-3 rounded bg-dark border border-secondary mb-3" id="decodedContent" style="white-space: pre-wrap; cursor: pointer; transition: border-color 0.2s;"
+                     onclick="navigator.clipboard.writeText(this.innerText).then(() => { this.style.borderColor = '#198754'; this.dataset.origText = this.innerHTML; this.innerHTML = '<i class=\'bi bi-check-circle text-success\'></i> Copied to clipboard!'; setTimeout(() => { this.innerHTML = this.dataset.origText; this.style.borderColor = ''; }, 1500); }).catch(() => alert('Failed to copy'))"
+                     onmouseover="this.style.borderColor = '#6c757d'"
+                     onmouseout="this.style.borderColor = ''">{{ decoded_message }}</div>
 
                 <a href="/decode" class="btn btn-outline-light w-100">
                     <i class="bi bi-arrow-repeat me-2"></i>Decode Another
@@ -327,11 +325,11 @@
 
                     <!-- PIN + Channel Row -->
                     <div class="row">
-                        <div class="col-md-4 mb-3">
+                        <div class="col-md-6 mb-3">
                           <div class="security-box h-100">
                             <label class="form-label"><i class="bi bi-123 me-1"></i> PIN</label>
                             <div class="input-group pin-input-container">
-                                <input type="password" name="pin" class="form-control" id="pinInput" placeholder="••••••" maxlength="9" style="max-width: 180px;">
+                                <input type="password" name="pin" class="form-control" id="pinInput" placeholder="••••••" maxlength="9">
                                 <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button" data-toggle-password="pinInput">
                                     <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
                                 </button>
@@ -340,27 +338,34 @@
                           </div>
                         </div>
 
-                        <div class="col-md-8 mb-3">
+                        <div class="col-md-6 mb-3">
                           <div class="security-box h-100">
                             <label class="form-label">
                                 <i class="bi bi-broadcast me-1"></i> Channel
-                                <span class="badge bg-info ms-1">v4.0</span>
+                                <span class="badge bg-info ms-1">v4.1</span>
                                 <a href="/about#channel-keys" class="text-muted ms-1" title="Learn about channels"><i class="bi bi-info-circle"></i></a>
                             </label>
 
                             <select class="form-select" name="channel_key" id="channelSelectDec">
                                 <option value="auto" selected>Auto{% if channel_configured %} (Server Key){% endif %}</option>
                                 <option value="none">Public</option>
-                                <option value="custom">Custom</option>
+                                {% if saved_channel_keys %}
+                                <optgroup label="Saved Keys">
+                                    {% for key in saved_channel_keys %}
+                                    <option value="{{ key.channel_key }}" data-key-id="{{ key.id }}">{{ key.name }} ({{ key.channel_key[:4] }}...)</option>
+                                    {% endfor %}
+                                </optgroup>
+                                {% endif %}
+                                <option value="custom">Custom...</option>
                             </select>
 
                             <!-- Server channel indicator (compact) -->
-                            {% if channel_configured %}
-                            <div class="small text-success mt-2">
+                            <div class="small text-success mt-2 {% if not channel_configured %}d-none{% endif %}" id="channelServerInfoDec" data-fingerprint="{{ (channel_fingerprint[:4] if channel_fingerprint else '') }}-••••-···-••••-{{ channel_fingerprint[-4:] if channel_fingerprint else '' }}">
+                                {% if channel_configured and channel_fingerprint %}
                                 <i class="bi bi-shield-lock me-1"></i>
                                 Server: <code>{{ channel_fingerprint[:4] }}-••••-···-••••-{{ channel_fingerprint[-4:] }}</code>
+                                {% endif %}
                             </div>
-                            {% endif %}
                           </div>
                         </div>
                     </div>

frontends/web/templates/encode.html

@@ -394,11 +394,11 @@
 
                     <!-- PIN + Channel Row -->
                     <div class="row">
-                        <div class="col-md-4 mb-3">
+                        <div class="col-md-6 mb-3">
                           <div class="security-box h-100">
                             <label class="form-label"><i class="bi bi-123 me-1"></i> PIN</label>
                             <div class="input-group pin-input-container">
-                              <input type="password" name="pin" class="form-control" id="pinInput" placeholder="••••••" maxlength="9" style="max-width: 180px;">
+                              <input type="password" name="pin" class="form-control" id="pinInput" placeholder="••••••" maxlength="9">
                               <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button" data-toggle-password="pinInput">
                                 <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
                               </button>
@@ -407,27 +407,34 @@
                           </div>
                         </div>
 
-                        <div class="col-md-8 mb-3">
+                        <div class="col-md-6 mb-3">
                           <div class="security-box h-100">
                             <label class="form-label">
                                 <i class="bi bi-broadcast me-1"></i> Channel
-                                <span class="badge bg-info ms-1">v4.0</span>
+                                <span class="badge bg-info ms-1">v4.1</span>
                                 <a href="/about#channel-keys" class="text-muted ms-1" title="Learn about channels"><i class="bi bi-info-circle"></i></a>
                             </label>
 
                             <select class="form-select" name="channel_key" id="channelSelect">
                                 <option value="auto" selected>Auto{% if channel_configured %} (Server Key){% endif %}</option>
                                 <option value="none">Public</option>
-                                <option value="custom">Custom</option>
+                                {% if saved_channel_keys %}
+                                <optgroup label="Saved Keys">
+                                    {% for key in saved_channel_keys %}
+                                    <option value="{{ key.channel_key }}" data-key-id="{{ key.id }}">{{ key.name }} ({{ key.channel_key[:4] }}...)</option>
+                                    {% endfor %}
+                                </optgroup>
+                                {% endif %}
+                                <option value="custom">Custom...</option>
                             </select>
 
                             <!-- Server channel indicator (compact) -->
-                            {% if channel_configured %}
-                            <div class="small text-success mt-2" id="channelServerInfo">
+                            <div class="small text-success mt-2 {% if not channel_configured %}d-none{% endif %}" id="channelServerInfo" data-fingerprint="{{ (channel_fingerprint[:4] if channel_fingerprint else '') }}-••••-···-••••-{{ channel_fingerprint[-4:] if channel_fingerprint else '' }}">
+                                {% if channel_configured and channel_fingerprint %}
                                 <i class="bi bi-shield-lock me-1"></i>
                                 Server: <code>{{ channel_fingerprint[:4] }}-••••-···-••••-{{ channel_fingerprint[-4:] }}</code>
+                                {% endif %}
                             </div>
-                            {% endif %}
                           </div>
                         </div>
                     </div>

frontends/web/templates/generate.html

@@ -74,36 +74,47 @@
                         </div>
                     </div>
                     
-                    <hr class="my-4">
-                    
-                    <!-- Channel Key Generation (v4.0.0) -->
-                    <div class="mb-4">
-                        <label class="form-label">
-                            <i class="bi bi-broadcast me-1"></i> Channel Key
-                            <span class="badge bg-info ms-1">v4.0</span>
-                            <a href="{{ url_for('about') }}#channel-keys" class="text-muted ms-2" title="Learn about channel keys">
-                                <i class="bi bi-question-circle"></i>
-                            </a>
-                        </label>
-                        
-                        <div class="input-group input-group-sm">
-                            <span class="input-group-text"><i class="bi bi-key"></i></span>
-                            <input type="text" class="form-control font-monospace" id="channelKeyGenerated" 
-                                   placeholder="Click Generate" readonly>
-                            <button class="btn btn-outline-primary" type="button" id="generateChannelKeyBtn">
-                                <i class="bi bi-shuffle me-1"></i>Generate
-                            </button>
-                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button" id="copyChannelKeyBtn" disabled title="Copy to clipboard">
-                                <i class="bi bi-clipboard"></i>
-                            </button>
-                        </div>
-                        <div class="form-text">For private groups: generate, then use <strong>Custom</strong> mode when encoding/decoding.</div>
-                    </div>
-                    
-                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary btn-lg w-100 mt-3">
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary btn-lg w-100 mt-4">
                         <i class="bi bi-shuffle me-2"></i>Generate Credentials
                     </button>
                 </form>
+
+                <!-- Channel Key Accordion (Advanced) -->
+                <div class="accordion mt-4" id="advancedAccordion">
+                    <div class="accordion-item bg-dark">
+                        <h2 class="accordion-header">
+                            <button class="accordion-button collapsed bg-dark text-light" type="button"
+                                    data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#channelKeyCollapse">
+                                <i class="bi bi-broadcast me-2"></i>Channel Key
+                                <span class="badge bg-info ms-2">Advanced</span>
+                            </button>
+                        </h2>
+                        <div id="channelKeyCollapse" class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#advancedAccordion">
+                            <div class="accordion-body">
+                                <p class="text-muted small mb-3">
+                                    Channel keys create private encoding channels. Only users with the same key can decode each other's images.
+                                    <a href="{{ url_for('about') }}#channel-keys" class="text-info">Learn more</a>
+                                </p>
+
+                                <div class="input-group">
+                                    <span class="input-group-text"><i class="bi bi-key"></i></span>
+                                    <input type="text" class="form-control font-monospace" id="channelKeyGenerated"
+                                           placeholder="Click Generate to create a key" readonly>
+                                    <button class="btn btn-outline-primary" type="button" id="generateChannelKeyBtn">
+                                        <i class="bi bi-shuffle me-1"></i>Generate
+                                    </button>
+                                    <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button" id="copyChannelKeyBtn" disabled title="Copy to clipboard">
+                                        <i class="bi bi-clipboard"></i>
+                                    </button>
+                                </div>
+                                <div class="form-text mt-2">
+                                    <i class="bi bi-info-circle me-1"></i>
+                                    After generating, configure this key in your server's environment or use <strong>Custom</strong> channel mode when encoding/decoding.
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
                 
                 {% else %}
                 <!-- Generated Credentials Display -->
@@ -498,61 +509,12 @@
 
 {% block scripts %}
 <script src="{{ url_for('static', filename='js/stegasoo.js') }}"></script>
-<script>
-// ============================================================================
-// GENERATE PAGE - Form Controls
-// ============================================================================
-
-// Words range slider
-const wordsRange = document.getElementById('wordsRange');
-const wordsValue = document.getElementById('wordsValue');
-
-wordsRange?.addEventListener('input', function() {
-    const bits = this.value * 11;
-    wordsValue.textContent = `${this.value} words (~${bits} bits)`;
-});
-
-// Toggle PIN/RSA options visibility
-const usePinCheck = document.getElementById('usePinCheck');
-const useRsaCheck = document.getElementById('useRsaCheck');
-const pinOptions = document.getElementById('pinOptions');
-const rsaOptions = document.getElementById('rsaOptions');
-const rsaQrWarning = document.getElementById('rsaQrWarning');
-const rsaBitsSelect = document.getElementById('rsaBitsSelect');
-
-usePinCheck?.addEventListener('change', function() {
-    pinOptions?.classList.toggle('d-none', !this.checked);
-});
-
-useRsaCheck?.addEventListener('change', function() {
-    rsaOptions?.classList.toggle('d-none', !this.checked);
-});
-
-// RSA key size QR warning (>3072 bits)
-rsaBitsSelect?.addEventListener('change', function() {
-    rsaQrWarning?.classList.toggle('d-none', parseInt(this.value) <= 3072);
-});
-
+<script src="{{ url_for('static', filename='js/generate.js') }}"></script>
 {% if generated %}
-// ============================================================================
-// GENERATE PAGE - Credential Display
-// ============================================================================
+<script>
+// Page-specific data from Jinja
+const passphraseWords = '{{ passphrase|default("", true) }}'.split(' ').filter(w => w.length > 0);
 
-// PIN visibility toggle
-let pinHidden = false;
-function togglePinVisibility() {
-    const pinDigits = document.getElementById('pinDigits');
-    const icon = document.getElementById('pinToggleIcon');
-    const text = document.getElementById('pinToggleText');
-    
-    pinHidden = !pinHidden;
-    pinDigits?.classList.toggle('blurred', pinHidden);
-    
-    if (icon) icon.className = pinHidden ? 'bi bi-eye' : 'bi bi-eye-slash';
-    if (text) text.textContent = pinHidden ? 'Show' : 'Hide';
-}
-
-// Copy PIN
 function copyPin() {
     Stegasoo.copyToClipboard(
         '{{ pin|default("", true) }}',
@@ -561,21 +523,6 @@ function copyPin() {
     );
 }
 
-// Passphrase visibility toggle
-let passphraseHidden = false;
-function togglePassphraseVisibility() {
-    const display = document.getElementById('passphraseDisplay');
-    const icon = document.getElementById('passphraseToggleIcon');
-    const text = document.getElementById('passphraseToggleText');
-    
-    passphraseHidden = !passphraseHidden;
-    display?.classList.toggle('blurred', passphraseHidden);
-    
-    if (icon) icon.className = passphraseHidden ? 'bi bi-eye' : 'bi bi-eye-slash';
-    if (text) text.textContent = passphraseHidden ? 'Show' : 'Hide';
-}
-
-// Copy passphrase
 function copyPassphrase() {
     Stegasoo.copyToClipboard(
         '{{ passphrase|default("", true) }}',
@@ -584,148 +531,13 @@ function copyPassphrase() {
     );
 }
 
-// ============================================================================
-// Memory Aid Story Generation - Templates by word count
-// ============================================================================
-
-const passphrase = '{{ passphrase|default("", true) }}';
-const passphraseWords = passphrase.split(' ').filter(w => w.length > 0);
-let currentStoryTemplate = 0;
-
-// Templates organized by word count (3-12 words supported)
-const storyTemplatesByLength = {
-    3: [
-        w => `The ${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])}.`,
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} loves ${hl(w[1])} and ${hl(w[2])}.`,
-        w => `A ${hl(w[0])} found a ${hl(w[1])} near the ${hl(w[2])}.`,
-        w => `${hl(w[0])}, ${hl(w[1])}, ${hl(w[2])} — never forget.`,
-        w => `The ${hl(w[0])} hid the ${hl(w[1])} under the ${hl(w[2])}.`,
-    ],
-    4: [
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} and ${hl(w[1])} discovered a ${hl(w[2])} made of ${hl(w[3])}.`,
-        w => `The ${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} ate ${hl(w[2])} for ${hl(w[3])}.`,
-        w => `In the ${hl(w[0])}, a ${hl(w[1])} met a ${hl(w[2])} carrying ${hl(w[3])}.`,
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} said "${hl(w[1])}" while holding a ${hl(w[2])} ${hl(w[3])}.`,
-        w => `The secret: ${hl(w[0])}, ${hl(w[1])}, ${hl(w[2])}, ${hl(w[3])}.`,
-    ],
-    5: [
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} traveled to ${hl(w[1])} seeking the ${hl(w[2])} of ${hl(w[3])} and ${hl(w[4])}.`,
-        w => `The ${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} lived in a ${hl(w[2])} house with ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])}.`,
-        w => `"${hl(w[0])}!" shouted ${hl(w[1])} as the ${hl(w[2])} ${hl(w[3])} flew toward ${hl(w[4])}.`,
-        w => `Captain ${hl(w[0])} sailed the ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])} searching for ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])}.`,
-        w => `In ${hl(w[0])} kingdom, ${hl(w[1])} guards protected the ${hl(w[2])} ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])}.`,
-    ],
-    6: [
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} met ${hl(w[1])} at the ${hl(w[2])}. Together they found ${hl(w[3])}, ${hl(w[4])}, and ${hl(w[5])}.`,
-        w => `The ${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} wore a ${hl(w[2])} hat while eating ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])} ${hl(w[5])}.`,
-        w => `Detective ${hl(w[0])} found ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])} near the ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])} ${hl(w[5])}.`,
-        w => `In the ${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])}, a ${hl(w[2])} ${hl(w[3])} sang about ${hl(w[4])} ${hl(w[5])}.`,
-        w => `Chef ${hl(w[0])} combined ${hl(w[1])}, ${hl(w[2])}, ${hl(w[3])}, ${hl(w[4])}, and ${hl(w[5])}.`,
-    ],
-    7: [
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} and ${hl(w[1])} walked through the ${hl(w[2])} ${hl(w[3])} to find the ${hl(w[4])} ${hl(w[5])} ${hl(w[6])}.`,
-        w => `The ${hl(w[0])} professor studied ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])} while drinking ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])} with ${hl(w[5])} ${hl(w[6])}.`,
-        w => `"${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])}!" yelled ${hl(w[2])} as ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])} attacked the ${hl(w[5])} ${hl(w[6])}.`,
-        w => `In ${hl(w[0])}, King ${hl(w[1])} decreed that ${hl(w[2])} ${hl(w[3])} must honor ${hl(w[4])} ${hl(w[5])} ${hl(w[6])}.`,
-    ],
-    8: [
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} and ${hl(w[2])} ${hl(w[3])} met at the ${hl(w[4])} ${hl(w[5])} to discuss ${hl(w[6])} ${hl(w[7])}.`,
-        w => `The ${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])} traveled from ${hl(w[3])} to ${hl(w[4])} carrying ${hl(w[5])} ${hl(w[6])} ${hl(w[7])}.`,
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} discovered that ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])} plus ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])} equals ${hl(w[5])} ${hl(w[6])} ${hl(w[7])}.`,
-    ],
-    9: [
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])} watched as ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])} ${hl(w[5])} danced with ${hl(w[6])} ${hl(w[7])} ${hl(w[8])}.`,
-        w => `In the ${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])}, three friends — ${hl(w[3])}, ${hl(w[4])}, ${hl(w[5])} — found ${hl(w[6])} ${hl(w[7])} ${hl(w[8])}.`,
-        w => `The recipe: ${hl(w[0])}, ${hl(w[1])}, ${hl(w[2])}, ${hl(w[3])}, ${hl(w[4])}, ${hl(w[5])}, ${hl(w[6])}, ${hl(w[7])}, ${hl(w[8])}.`,
-    ],
-    10: [
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} told ${hl(w[2])} ${hl(w[3])} about the ${hl(w[4])} ${hl(w[5])} ${hl(w[6])} hidden in ${hl(w[7])} ${hl(w[8])} ${hl(w[9])}.`,
-        w => `The ${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])} ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])} lived beside ${hl(w[5])} ${hl(w[6])} ${hl(w[7])} ${hl(w[8])} ${hl(w[9])}.`,
-    ],
-    11: [
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])} and ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])} ${hl(w[5])} discovered ${hl(w[6])} ${hl(w[7])} ${hl(w[8])} ${hl(w[9])} ${hl(w[10])}.`,
-        w => `In ${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])}, the ${hl(w[2])} ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])} sang of ${hl(w[5])} ${hl(w[6])} ${hl(w[7])} ${hl(w[8])} ${hl(w[9])} ${hl(w[10])}.`,
-    ],
-    12: [
-        w => `${hl(w[0])} ${hl(w[1])} ${hl(w[2])} met ${hl(w[3])} ${hl(w[4])} ${hl(w[5])} at the ${hl(w[6])} ${hl(w[7])} ${hl(w[8])} ${hl(w[9])} ${hl(w[10])} ${hl(w[11])}.`,
-        w => `The twelve treasures: ${hl(w[0])}, ${hl(w[1])}, ${hl(w[2])}, ${hl(w[3])}, ${hl(w[4])}, ${hl(w[5])}, ${hl(w[6])}, ${hl(w[7])}, ${hl(w[8])}, ${hl(w[9])}, ${hl(w[10])}, ${hl(w[11])}.`,
-    ],
-};
-
-function hl(word) {
-    return `<span class="passphrase-word">${word}</span>`;
-}
-
-function generateStory(idx = null) {
-    const count = passphraseWords.length;
-    if (count === 0) return '';
-    
-    // Clamp to supported range (3-12)
-    const templateKey = Math.max(3, Math.min(12, count));
-    const templates = storyTemplatesByLength[templateKey];
-    
-    if (!templates || templates.length === 0) {
-        // Fallback: just list the words
-        return passphraseWords.map(w => hl(w)).join(' &mdash; ');
-    }
-    
-    const templateIdx = (idx ?? currentStoryTemplate) % templates.length;
-    return templates[templateIdx](passphraseWords);
-}
-
 function toggleMemoryAid() {
-    const container = document.getElementById('memoryAidContainer');
-    const icon = document.getElementById('memoryAidIcon');
-    const text = document.getElementById('memoryAidText');
-    
-    const isHidden = container?.classList.contains('d-none');
-    container?.classList.toggle('d-none', !isHidden);
-    
-    if (icon) icon.className = isHidden ? 'bi bi-lightbulb-fill' : 'bi bi-lightbulb';
-    if (text) text.textContent = isHidden ? 'Hide Aid' : 'Memory Aid';
-    
-    if (isHidden) {
-        document.getElementById('memoryStory').innerHTML = generateStory();
-    }
+    StegasooGenerate.toggleMemoryAid(passphraseWords);
 }
 
 function regenerateStory() {
-    const count = passphraseWords.length;
-    const templateKey = Math.max(3, Math.min(12, count));
-    const templates = storyTemplatesByLength[templateKey] || [];
-    currentStoryTemplate = (currentStoryTemplate + 1) % Math.max(1, templates.length);
-    document.getElementById('memoryStory').innerHTML = generateStory(currentStoryTemplate);
+    StegasooGenerate.regenerateStory(passphraseWords);
 }
-
-// Print QR code
-function printQrCode() {
-    const qrImg = document.getElementById('qrCodeImage');
-    if (!qrImg) return;
-    
-    const printWindow = window.open('', '_blank');
-    printWindow.document.write(`<!DOCTYPE html>
-<html>
-<head>
-    <title>Stegasoo RSA Key QR Code</title>
-    <style>
-        body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 100vh; margin: 0; font-family: sans-serif; }
-        img { max-width: 400px; }
-        .warning { margin-top: 20px; padding: 10px; border: 2px solid #ff9800; background: #fff3e0; max-width: 400px; text-align: center; font-size: 12px; }
-    </style>
-</head>
-<body>
-    <h2>Stegasoo RSA Private Key</h2>
-    <img src="${qrImg.src}" alt="RSA Key QR Code">
-    <div class="warning">
-        <strong>⚠️ SECURITY WARNING</strong><br>
-        This QR code contains your unencrypted RSA private key.<br>
-        Store securely and destroy after use.
-    </div>
-    <script>window.onload = function() { window.print(); }<\/script>
-</body>
-</html>`);
-    printWindow.document.close();
-}
-{% endif %}
 </script>
+{% endif %}
 {% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/index.html

@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@
         <div class="d-flex align-items-end justify-content-center gap-4">
             <img src="{{ url_for('static', filename='logo.svg') }}" alt="Stegasoo" height="155">
             <div style="margin-bottom: 40px;">
-                <h1 class="display-4 fw-bold mb-2">
+                <h1 class="display-4 fw-bold mb-2 title-gold">
                     Stegasoo
-                    <span class="badge bg-success fs-6 ms-2">v4.0</span>
+                    <span class="badge bg-success fs-6 ms-2">v4.1</span>
                 </h1>
                 <p class="lead text-muted mb-0">Hide encrypted data in plain sight.</p>
             </div>
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@
                     <li class="mb-1">
                         <i class="bi bi-broadcast text-success me-2"></i>
                         <strong>Channel keys</strong> for group isolation
-                        <span class="badge bg-info ms-1">v4.0</span>
+                        <span class="badge bg-info ms-1">v4.1</span>
                     </li>
                 </ul>
             </div>

frontends/web/templates/login.html

@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Login - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-md-5 col-lg-4">
+        <div class="card">
+            <div class="card-header text-center">
+                <i class="bi bi-shield-lock fs-1 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                <h5 class="mb-0">Login</h5>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('login') }}">
+                    <div class="mb-3">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-person me-1"></i> Username
+                        </label>
+                        <input type="text" name="username" class="form-control"
+                               placeholder="Enter your username" required autofocus>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="mb-4">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-key me-1"></i> Password
+                        </label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="password" name="password" class="form-control"
+                                   id="passwordInput" required>
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="togglePassword('passwordInput', this)">
+                                <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary w-100">
+                        <i class="bi bi-box-arrow-in-right me-2"></i>Login
+                    </button>
+                </form>
+
+                <div class="text-center mt-3">
+                    <a href="{{ url_for('recover') }}" class="text-muted small">
+                        <i class="bi bi-key me-1"></i> Forgot password?
+                    </a>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<script src="{{ url_for('static', filename='js/auth.js') }}"></script>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/recover.html

@@ -0,0 +1,129 @@
+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Password Recovery - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5">
+        <div class="card">
+            <div class="card-header text-center">
+                <i class="bi bi-shield-lock fs-1 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                <h5 class="mb-0">Password Recovery</h5>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                <p class="text-muted text-center mb-4">
+                    Enter your recovery key to reset your admin password.
+                </p>
+
+                <!-- Extract from Stego Backup -->
+                <div class="accordion mb-3" id="stegoAccordion">
+                    <div class="accordion-item">
+                        <h2 class="accordion-header">
+                            <button class="accordion-button collapsed py-2" type="button"
+                                    data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#stegoExtract">
+                                <i class="bi bi-incognito me-2"></i>
+                                <small>Extract from stego backup</small>
+                            </button>
+                        </h2>
+                        <div id="stegoExtract" class="accordion-collapse collapse"
+                             data-bs-parent="#stegoAccordion">
+                            <div class="accordion-body py-2">
+                                <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('recover_from_stego') }}"
+                                      enctype="multipart/form-data">
+                                    <div class="mb-2">
+                                        <label class="form-label small mb-1">Stego Image</label>
+                                        <input type="file" name="stego_image"
+                                               class="form-control form-control-sm"
+                                               accept="image/*" required>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <div class="mb-2">
+                                        <label class="form-label small mb-1">Original Reference</label>
+                                        <input type="file" name="reference_image"
+                                               class="form-control form-control-sm"
+                                               accept="image/*" required>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-primary w-100">
+                                        <i class="bi bi-unlock me-1"></i> Extract Key
+                                    </button>
+                                </form>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('recover') }}" id="recoverForm">
+                    <!-- Recovery Key Input -->
+                    <div class="mb-3">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-key-fill me-1"></i> Recovery Key
+                        </label>
+                        <textarea name="recovery_key" class="form-control font-monospace"
+                                  rows="2" required
+                                  placeholder="XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX"
+                                  style="font-size: 0.9em;">{{ prefilled_key or '' }}</textarea>
+                        <div class="form-text">
+                            Paste your full recovery key (with or without dashes)
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <hr>
+
+                    <!-- New Password -->
+                    <div class="mb-3">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-lock me-1"></i> New Password
+                        </label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="password" name="new_password" class="form-control"
+                                   id="passwordInput" required minlength="8">
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="togglePassword('passwordInput', this)">
+                                <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="form-text">Minimum 8 characters</div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <!-- Confirm Password -->
+                    <div class="mb-4">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-lock-fill me-1"></i> Confirm Password
+                        </label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="password" name="new_password_confirm" class="form-control"
+                                   id="passwordConfirmInput" required minlength="8">
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="togglePassword('passwordConfirmInput', this)">
+                                <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary w-100">
+                        <i class="bi bi-check-lg me-2"></i>Reset Password
+                    </button>
+                </form>
+
+                <div class="text-center mt-3">
+                    <a href="{{ url_for('login') }}" class="text-muted small">
+                        <i class="bi bi-arrow-left me-1"></i> Back to Login
+                    </a>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="alert alert-warning mt-4 small">
+            <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle me-2"></i>
+            <strong>Note:</strong> This will reset the admin password. If you don't have a valid recovery key,
+            you'll need to delete the database and reconfigure Stegasoo.
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<script src="{{ url_for('static', filename='js/auth.js') }}"></script>
+<script>
+StegasooAuth.initPasswordConfirmation('recoverForm', 'passwordInput', 'passwordConfirmInput');
+</script>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/regenerate_recovery.html

@@ -0,0 +1,183 @@
+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Regenerate Recovery Key - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-md-8 col-lg-6">
+        <div class="card">
+            <div class="card-header text-center">
+                <i class="bi bi-arrow-repeat fs-1 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                <h5 class="mb-0">{{ 'Regenerate' if has_existing else 'Generate' }} Recovery Key</h5>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                {% if has_existing %}
+                <!-- Warning for existing key -->
+                <div class="alert alert-warning">
+                    <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle me-2"></i>
+                    <strong>Warning:</strong> Your existing recovery key will be invalidated.
+                    Make sure to save this new key before continuing.
+                </div>
+                {% else %}
+                <!-- Info for first-time setup -->
+                <div class="alert alert-info">
+                    <i class="bi bi-info-circle me-2"></i>
+                    <strong>What is a recovery key?</strong><br>
+                    If you forget your admin password, this key is the ONLY way to reset it.
+                </div>
+                {% endif %}
+
+                <!-- Recovery Key Display -->
+                <div class="mb-4">
+                    <label class="form-label">
+                        <i class="bi bi-key-fill me-1"></i> Your New Recovery Key
+                    </label>
+                    <div class="input-group">
+                        <input type="text" class="form-control font-monospace text-center"
+                               id="recoveryKey" value="{{ recovery_key }}" readonly
+                               style="font-size: 1.1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">
+                        <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                onclick="copyToClipboard()" title="Copy to clipboard">
+                            <i class="bi bi-clipboard" id="copyIcon"></i>
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- QR Code (if available) -->
+                {% if qr_base64 %}
+                <div class="mb-4 text-center">
+                    <label class="form-label d-block">
+                        <i class="bi bi-qr-code me-1"></i> QR Code
+                    </label>
+                    <img src="data:image/png;base64,{{ qr_base64 }}"
+                         alt="Recovery Key QR Code" class="img-fluid border rounded"
+                         style="max-width: 200px;" id="qrImage">
+                </div>
+                {% endif %}
+
+                <!-- Download Options -->
+                <div class="mb-4">
+                    <label class="form-label">
+                        <i class="bi bi-download me-1"></i> Download Options
+                    </label>
+                    <div class="d-flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
+                        <button class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" onclick="downloadTextFile()">
+                            <i class="bi bi-file-text me-1"></i> Text File
+                        </button>
+                        {% if qr_base64 %}
+                        <button class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" onclick="downloadQRImage()">
+                            <i class="bi bi-image me-1"></i> QR Image
+                        </button>
+                        {% endif %}
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Stego Backup Option -->
+                <div class="mb-4">
+                    <label class="form-label">
+                        <i class="bi bi-incognito me-1"></i> Hide in Image
+                    </label>
+                    <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('create_stego_backup') }}"
+                          enctype="multipart/form-data" class="d-flex gap-2 align-items-end">
+                        <input type="hidden" name="recovery_key" value="{{ recovery_key }}">
+                        <div class="flex-grow-1">
+                            <input type="file" name="carrier_image" class="form-control form-control-sm"
+                                   accept="image/jpeg,image/png" required>
+                            <div class="form-text">JPG/PNG, 50KB-2MB</div>
+                        </div>
+                        <button type="submit" class="btn btn-outline-secondary btn-sm">
+                            <i class="bi bi-download me-1"></i> Stego
+                        </button>
+                    </form>
+                </div>
+
+                <hr>
+
+                <!-- Confirmation Form -->
+                <form method="POST" id="recoveryForm">
+                    <input type="hidden" name="recovery_key" value="{{ recovery_key }}">
+
+                    <!-- Confirm checkbox -->
+                    <div class="form-check mb-3">
+                        <input class="form-check-input" type="checkbox" id="confirmSaved"
+                               onchange="updateButtons()">
+                        <label class="form-check-label" for="confirmSaved">
+                            I have saved my recovery key in a secure location
+                        </label>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="d-flex gap-2 justify-content-between">
+                        <!-- Cancel button -->
+                        <button type="submit" name="action" value="cancel"
+                                class="btn btn-outline-secondary">
+                            <i class="bi bi-x-lg me-1"></i> Cancel
+                        </button>
+
+                        <!-- Save button -->
+                        <button type="submit" name="action" value="save"
+                                class="btn btn-primary" id="saveBtn" disabled>
+                            <i class="bi bi-check-lg me-1"></i> Save New Key
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </form>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<script>
+// Copy recovery key to clipboard
+function copyToClipboard() {
+    const keyInput = document.getElementById('recoveryKey');
+    navigator.clipboard.writeText(keyInput.value).then(() => {
+        const icon = document.getElementById('copyIcon');
+        icon.className = 'bi bi-clipboard-check';
+        setTimeout(() => { icon.className = 'bi bi-clipboard'; }, 2000);
+    });
+}
+
+// Download as text file
+function downloadTextFile() {
+    const key = document.getElementById('recoveryKey').value;
+    const content = `Stegasoo Recovery Key
+=====================
+
+${key}
+
+IMPORTANT:
+- Keep this file in a secure location
+- Anyone with this key can reset admin passwords
+- Do not store with your password
+
+Generated: ${new Date().toISOString()}
+`;
+    const blob = new Blob([content], { type: 'text/plain' });
+    const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+    const a = document.createElement('a');
+    a.href = url;
+    a.download = 'stegasoo-recovery-key.txt';
+    a.click();
+    URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+}
+
+// Download QR as image
+function downloadQRImage() {
+    const img = document.getElementById('qrImage');
+    if (!img) return;
+
+    const a = document.createElement('a');
+    a.href = img.src;
+    a.download = 'stegasoo-recovery-qr.png';
+    a.click();
+}
+
+// Enable save button when checkbox is checked
+function updateButtons() {
+    const checkbox = document.getElementById('confirmSaved');
+    const saveBtn = document.getElementById('saveBtn');
+    saveBtn.disabled = !checkbox.checked;
+}
+</script>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/setup.html

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+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Setup - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-5">
+        <div class="card">
+            <div class="card-header text-center">
+                <i class="bi bi-gear-fill fs-1 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                <h5 class="mb-0">Initial Setup</h5>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                <p class="text-muted text-center mb-4">
+                    Welcome to Stegasoo! Create your admin account to get started.
+                </p>
+
+                <form method="POST" action="{{ url_for('setup') }}" id="setupForm">
+                    <div class="mb-3">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-person me-1"></i> Username
+                        </label>
+                        <input type="text" name="username" class="form-control"
+                               value="admin" required minlength="3">
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="mb-3">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-key me-1"></i> Password
+                        </label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="password" name="password" class="form-control"
+                                   id="passwordInput" required minlength="8">
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="togglePassword('passwordInput', this)">
+                                <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="form-text">Minimum 8 characters</div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="mb-4">
+                        <label class="form-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-key-fill me-1"></i> Confirm Password
+                        </label>
+                        <div class="input-group">
+                            <input type="password" name="password_confirm" class="form-control"
+                                   id="passwordConfirmInput" required minlength="8">
+                            <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                    onclick="togglePassword('passwordConfirmInput', this)">
+                                <i class="bi bi-eye"></i>
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary w-100">
+                        <i class="bi bi-check-lg me-2"></i>Create Admin Account
+                    </button>
+                </form>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="alert alert-info mt-4 small">
+            <i class="bi bi-info-circle me-2"></i>
+            This is a single-user setup. The admin account has full access to all features.
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<script src="{{ url_for('static', filename='js/auth.js') }}"></script>
+<script>
+StegasooAuth.initPasswordConfirmation('setupForm', 'passwordInput', 'passwordConfirmInput');
+</script>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/setup_recovery.html

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+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Recovery Key Setup - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-md-8 col-lg-6">
+        <div class="card">
+            <div class="card-header text-center">
+                <i class="bi bi-shield-lock fs-1 d-block mb-2"></i>
+                <h5 class="mb-0">Recovery Key Setup</h5>
+                <small class="text-muted">Step 2 of 2</small>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                <!-- Explanation -->
+                <div class="alert alert-info">
+                    <i class="bi bi-info-circle me-2"></i>
+                    <strong>What is a recovery key?</strong><br>
+                    If you forget your admin password, this key is the ONLY way to reset it.
+                    Save it somewhere safe - it will not be shown again.
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Recovery Key Display -->
+                <div class="mb-4">
+                    <label class="form-label">
+                        <i class="bi bi-key-fill me-1"></i> Your Recovery Key
+                    </label>
+                    <div class="input-group">
+                        <input type="text" class="form-control font-monospace text-center"
+                               id="recoveryKey" value="{{ recovery_key }}" readonly
+                               style="font-size: 1.1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">
+                        <button class="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="button"
+                                onclick="copyToClipboard()" title="Copy to clipboard">
+                            <i class="bi bi-clipboard" id="copyIcon"></i>
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- QR Code (if available) -->
+                {% if qr_base64 %}
+                <div class="mb-4 text-center">
+                    <label class="form-label d-block">
+                        <i class="bi bi-qr-code me-1"></i> QR Code
+                    </label>
+                    <img src="data:image/png;base64,{{ qr_base64 }}"
+                         alt="Recovery Key QR Code" class="img-fluid border rounded"
+                         style="max-width: 200px;" id="qrImage">
+                    <div class="mt-2">
+                        <small class="text-muted">Scan with your phone's camera app</small>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+                {% endif %}
+
+                <!-- Download Options -->
+                <div class="mb-4">
+                    <label class="form-label">
+                        <i class="bi bi-download me-1"></i> Download Options
+                    </label>
+                    <div class="d-flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
+                        <button class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" onclick="downloadTextFile()">
+                            <i class="bi bi-file-text me-1"></i> Text File
+                        </button>
+                        {% if qr_base64 %}
+                        <button class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" onclick="downloadQRImage()">
+                            <i class="bi bi-image me-1"></i> QR Image
+                        </button>
+                        {% endif %}
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <hr>
+
+                <!-- Confirmation Form -->
+                <form method="POST" id="recoveryForm">
+                    <input type="hidden" name="recovery_key" value="{{ recovery_key }}">
+
+                    <!-- Confirm checkbox -->
+                    <div class="form-check mb-3">
+                        <input class="form-check-input" type="checkbox" id="confirmSaved"
+                               onchange="updateButtons()">
+                        <label class="form-check-label" for="confirmSaved">
+                            I have saved my recovery key in a secure location
+                        </label>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div class="d-flex gap-2 justify-content-between">
+                        <!-- Skip button (no recovery) -->
+                        <button type="submit" name="action" value="skip"
+                                class="btn btn-outline-secondary"
+                                onclick="return confirm('Are you sure? Without a recovery key, there is NO way to reset your password if you forget it.')">
+                            <i class="bi bi-skip-forward me-1"></i> Skip (No Recovery)
+                        </button>
+
+                        <!-- Save button (with key) -->
+                        <button type="submit" name="action" value="save"
+                                class="btn btn-primary" id="saveBtn" disabled>
+                            <i class="bi bi-check-lg me-1"></i> Continue
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </form>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Security Notes -->
+        <div class="card mt-3">
+            <div class="card-header">
+                <i class="bi bi-shield-check me-2"></i>Security Notes
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body small">
+                <ul class="mb-0">
+                    <li>The recovery key is <strong>not stored</strong> - only a hash is saved</li>
+                    <li>Keep it separate from your password (different location)</li>
+                    <li>Anyone with this key can reset admin passwords</li>
+                    <li>If you lose it and forget your password, you must recreate the database</li>
+                </ul>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<script>
+// Copy recovery key to clipboard
+function copyToClipboard() {
+    const keyInput = document.getElementById('recoveryKey');
+    navigator.clipboard.writeText(keyInput.value).then(() => {
+        const icon = document.getElementById('copyIcon');
+        icon.className = 'bi bi-clipboard-check';
+        setTimeout(() => { icon.className = 'bi bi-clipboard'; }, 2000);
+    });
+}
+
+// Download as text file
+function downloadTextFile() {
+    const key = document.getElementById('recoveryKey').value;
+    const content = `Stegasoo Recovery Key
+=====================
+
+${key}
+
+IMPORTANT:
+- Keep this file in a secure location
+- Anyone with this key can reset admin passwords
+- Do not store with your password
+
+Generated: ${new Date().toISOString()}
+`;
+    const blob = new Blob([content], { type: 'text/plain' });
+    const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+    const a = document.createElement('a');
+    a.href = url;
+    a.download = 'stegasoo-recovery-key.txt';
+    a.click();
+    URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+}
+
+// Download QR as image
+function downloadQRImage() {
+    const img = document.getElementById('qrImage');
+    if (!img) return;
+
+    const a = document.createElement('a');
+    a.href = img.src;
+    a.download = 'stegasoo-recovery-qr.png';
+    a.click();
+}
+
+// Enable save button when checkbox is checked
+function updateButtons() {
+    const checkbox = document.getElementById('confirmSaved');
+    const saveBtn = document.getElementById('saveBtn');
+    saveBtn.disabled = !checkbox.checked;
+}
+</script>
+{% endblock %}

frontends/web/templates/tools.html

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+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block title %}Tools - Stegasoo{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<style>
+/* Tool drop zone - compact */
+.tool-drop-zone {
+    position: relative;
+    min-height: 120px;
+    border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
+    transition: all 0.3s ease;
+    overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone.drag-over {
+    border-color: #63b3ed;
+    background: rgba(99, 179, 237, 0.1);
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone input[type="file"] {
+    position: absolute;
+    inset: 0;
+    opacity: 0;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    z-index: 10;
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone .drop-label {
+    text-align: center;
+    padding: 25px 20px;
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone .drop-icon {
+    font-size: 2rem;
+    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
+    transition: all 0.3s ease;
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone.drag-over .drop-icon {
+    color: #63b3ed;
+    transform: scale(1.1);
+}
+
+/* Preview state */
+.tool-drop-zone.has-file .drop-label {
+    display: none;
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone .preview-container {
+    display: none;
+    padding: 12px;
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone.has-file .preview-container {
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 12px;
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone .preview-thumb {
+    width: 70px;
+    height: 70px;
+    object-fit: cover;
+    border-radius: 6px;
+    border: 2px solid rgba(99, 179, 237, 0.5);
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone .preview-info {
+    flex: 1;
+    min-width: 0;
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone .preview-name {
+    font-weight: 600;
+    color: #63b3ed;
+    white-space: nowrap;
+    overflow: hidden;
+    text-overflow: ellipsis;
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone .preview-meta {
+    font-size: 0.8rem;
+    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone .preview-clear {
+    position: absolute;
+    top: 8px;
+    right: 8px;
+    z-index: 20;
+    opacity: 0.7;
+}
+
+.tool-drop-zone .preview-clear:hover {
+    opacity: 1;
+}
+
+/* Result panels */
+.result-panel {
+    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
+}
+
+/* EXIF table styling */
+.exif-table {
+    font-size: 0.85rem;
+}
+
+.exif-table th {
+    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
+    position: sticky;
+    top: 0;
+}
+
+.exif-table td {
+    vertical-align: middle;
+}
+
+.exif-input {
+    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
+    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 179, 237, 0.3) !important;
+    color: #63b3ed !important;
+    font-family: monospace;
+    font-size: 0.8rem;
+    padding: 4px 8px;
+}
+
+.exif-input:focus {
+    border-color: #63b3ed !important;
+    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(99, 179, 237, 0.2) !important;
+}
+
+/* Processing state */
+.processing .tool-drop-zone {
+    pointer-events: none;
+    opacity: 0.6;
+}
+
+.processing .btn {
+    pointer-events: none;
+}
+
+/* Tool section visibility */
+.tool-section { display: none; }
+.tool-section.active { display: block; }
+
+/* Green→amber gradient (12.5% lighter) */
+.tool-tabs .btn-outline-primary {
+    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
+}
+.tool-tabs .btn-outline-primary:nth-of-type(1) {
+    color: #40d770;
+    border-color: #40d770;
+}
+.tool-tabs .btn-outline-primary:nth-of-type(2) {
+    color: #96da2c;
+    border-color: #96da2c;
+}
+.tool-tabs .btn-outline-primary:nth-of-type(3) {
+    color: #fdda64;
+    border-color: #fdda64;
+}
+
+.tool-tabs .btn-outline-primary:nth-of-type(1):hover {
+    background-color: rgba(64, 215, 112, 0.15);
+}
+.tool-tabs .btn-outline-primary:nth-of-type(2):hover {
+    background-color: rgba(150, 218, 44, 0.15);
+}
+.tool-tabs .btn-outline-primary:nth-of-type(3):hover {
+    background-color: rgba(253, 218, 100, 0.15);
+}
+
+.tool-tabs .btn-check:checked + .btn-outline-primary:nth-of-type(1) {
+    background-color: #40d770;
+    border-color: #40d770;
+    color: #1a1a2e;
+}
+.tool-tabs .btn-check:checked + .btn-outline-primary:nth-of-type(2) {
+    background-color: #96da2c;
+    border-color: #96da2c;
+    color: #1a1a2e;
+}
+.tool-tabs .btn-check:checked + .btn-outline-primary:nth-of-type(3) {
+    background-color: #fdda64;
+    border-color: #fdda64;
+    color: #1a1a2e;
+}
+</style>
+
+<div class="row justify-content-center">
+    <div class="col-lg-8">
+        <div class="card">
+            <div class="card-header">
+                <h5 class="mb-0"><i class="bi bi-tools me-2"></i>Image Security Toolkit</h5>
+            </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                <!-- Tool Selector Tabs -->
+                <div class="btn-group tool-tabs w-100 mb-4" role="group">
+                    <input type="radio" class="btn-check" name="tool_type" id="toolCapacity" value="capacity" checked>
+                    <label class="btn btn-outline-primary" for="toolCapacity">
+                        <i class="bi bi-rulers me-1"></i> Capacity
+                    </label>
+                    <input type="radio" class="btn-check" name="tool_type" id="toolExif" value="exif">
+                    <label class="btn btn-outline-primary" for="toolExif">
+                        <i class="bi bi-card-text me-1"></i> EXIF
+                    </label>
+                    <input type="radio" class="btn-check" name="tool_type" id="toolStrip" value="strip">
+                    <label class="btn btn-outline-primary" for="toolStrip">
+                        <i class="bi bi-eraser me-1"></i> Strip
+                    </label>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- ============================================================ -->
+                <!-- CAPACITY CALCULATOR -->
+                <!-- ============================================================ -->
+                <div class="tool-section active" id="capacitySection">
+                    <p class="text-muted small mb-3">Check how much data can be hidden in an image</p>
+
+                    <div class="tool-drop-zone" id="capacityZone">
+                        <input type="file" accept="image/*" id="capacityFile">
+                        <div class="drop-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-image drop-icon d-block mb-2"></i>
+                            <span class="text-muted">Drop image or click to browse</span>
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="preview-container">
+                            <img class="preview-thumb" id="capacityThumb">
+                            <div class="preview-info">
+                                <div class="preview-name" id="capacityName">image.jpg</div>
+                                <div class="preview-meta" id="capacityMeta">-- × -- · -- MB</div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                        <button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-secondary preview-clear d-none" id="capacityClear">
+                            <i class="bi bi-x"></i>
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <!-- Results -->
+                    <div class="result-panel p-3 mt-3 d-none" id="capacityResult">
+                        <div class="row text-center">
+                            <div class="col-6 col-md-3 mb-3 mb-md-0">
+                                <div class="text-muted small">Dimensions</div>
+                                <div class="fw-bold" id="capDimensions">--</div>
+                            </div>
+                            <div class="col-6 col-md-3 mb-3 mb-md-0">
+                                <div class="text-muted small">Megapixels</div>
+                                <div class="fw-bold" id="capMegapixels">--</div>
+                            </div>
+                            <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
+                                <div class="text-muted small">LSB Capacity</div>
+                                <div class="fw-bold text-primary" id="capLsb">--</div>
+                            </div>
+                            <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
+                                <div class="text-muted small">DCT Capacity</div>
+                                <div class="fw-bold text-warning" id="capDct">--</div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- ============================================================ -->
+                <!-- EXIF EDITOR -->
+                <!-- ============================================================ -->
+                <div class="tool-section" id="exifSection">
+                    <p class="text-muted small mb-3">View, edit, or remove image metadata</p>
+
+                    <div class="tool-drop-zone" id="exifZone">
+                        <input type="file" accept="image/*" id="exifFile">
+                        <div class="drop-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-card-image drop-icon d-block mb-2"></i>
+                            <span class="text-muted">Drop image or click to browse</span>
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="preview-container">
+                            <img class="preview-thumb" id="exifThumb">
+                            <div class="preview-info">
+                                <div class="preview-name" id="exifName">image.jpg</div>
+                                <div class="preview-meta"><span id="exifFieldCount">0</span> metadata fields</div>
+                                <div id="exifNotEditable" class="text-warning small d-none">
+                                    <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle me-1"></i>Non-JPEG: clear only
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                        <button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-secondary preview-clear d-none" id="exifClear">
+                            <i class="bi bi-x"></i>
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <!-- EXIF Data Editor -->
+                    <div id="exifEditor" class="d-none mt-3">
+                        <div class="table-responsive result-panel" style="max-height: 250px; overflow-y: auto;">
+                            <table class="table table-sm table-dark table-hover exif-table mb-0">
+                                <thead>
+                                    <tr>
+                                        <th style="width: 35%">Field</th>
+                                        <th>Value</th>
+                                        <th style="width: 40px"></th>
+                                    </tr>
+                                </thead>
+                                <tbody id="exifTable"></tbody>
+                            </table>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div id="exifEmpty" class="result-panel text-muted text-center py-4 d-none">
+                            <i class="bi bi-inbox fs-4 d-block mb-2"></i>No metadata found
+                        </div>
+
+                        <!-- Action Buttons -->
+                        <div class="d-flex gap-2 mt-3 pt-3 border-top border-secondary">
+                            <button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-danger" id="exifClearAll">
+                                <i class="bi bi-trash me-1"></i>Clear All
+                            </button>
+                            <div class="ms-auto d-flex gap-2">
+                                <button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-secondary" id="exifDiscard">
+                                    Discard
+                                </button>
+                                <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary" id="exifSave" disabled>
+                                    <i class="bi bi-download me-1"></i>Save
+                                </button>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- ============================================================ -->
+                <!-- STRIP METADATA -->
+                <!-- ============================================================ -->
+                <div class="tool-section" id="stripSection">
+                    <p class="text-muted small mb-3">Remove all EXIF data and get a clean image</p>
+
+                    <div class="tool-drop-zone" id="stripZone">
+                        <input type="file" accept="image/*" id="stripFile">
+                        <div class="drop-label">
+                            <i class="bi bi-file-earmark-x drop-icon d-block mb-2"></i>
+                            <span class="text-muted">Drop image or click to browse</span>
+                        </div>
+                        <div class="preview-container">
+                            <img class="preview-thumb" id="stripThumb">
+                            <div class="preview-info">
+                                <div class="preview-name" id="stripName">image.jpg</div>
+                                <div class="preview-meta" id="stripMeta">--</div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                        <button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-secondary preview-clear d-none" id="stripClearBtn">
+                            <i class="bi bi-x"></i>
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <!-- Format selector and action -->
+                    <div id="stripOptions" class="d-none mt-3">
+                        <div class="d-flex align-items-center gap-3">
+                            <label class="form-label mb-0 small text-muted">Output:</label>
+                            <select class="form-select form-select-sm" id="stripFormat" style="width: auto;">
+                                <option value="PNG" selected>PNG (lossless)</option>
+                                <option value="JPEG">JPEG</option>
+                            </select>
+                            <button type="button" class="btn btn-danger ms-auto" id="stripAction">
+                                <i class="bi bi-eraser me-1"></i>Strip & Download
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
+
+{% block scripts %}
+<script>
+// ============================================================================
+// TAB SWITCHING
+// ============================================================================
+
+const toolRadios = document.querySelectorAll('input[name="tool_type"]');
+const toolSections = {
+    capacity: document.getElementById('capacitySection'),
+    exif: document.getElementById('exifSection'),
+    strip: document.getElementById('stripSection')
+};
+
+function switchTool() {
+    const selected = document.querySelector('input[name="tool_type"]:checked').value;
+    Object.entries(toolSections).forEach(([key, section]) => {
+        section.classList.toggle('active', key === selected);
+    });
+}
+
+toolRadios.forEach(radio => radio.addEventListener('change', switchTool));
+
+// ============================================================================
+// SHARED - Drop zone helpers
+// ============================================================================
+
+function setupDropZone(zoneId, fileInputId, onFile) {
+    const zone = document.getElementById(zoneId);
+    const input = document.getElementById(fileInputId);
+    if (!zone || !input) return;
+
+    zone.addEventListener('dragover', e => { e.preventDefault(); zone.classList.add('drag-over'); });
+    zone.addEventListener('dragleave', () => zone.classList.remove('drag-over'));
+    zone.addEventListener('drop', e => {
+        e.preventDefault();
+        zone.classList.remove('drag-over');
+        if (e.dataTransfer.files[0]) {
+            input.files = e.dataTransfer.files;
+            input.dispatchEvent(new Event('change'));
+        }
+    });
+
+    input.addEventListener('change', function() {
+        if (this.files[0]) onFile(this.files[0]);
+    });
+}
+
+function showPreview(zoneId, file, thumbId, nameId, metaText, clearBtnId) {
+    const zone = document.getElementById(zoneId);
+    const thumb = document.getElementById(thumbId);
+    const name = document.getElementById(nameId);
+    const clearBtn = document.getElementById(clearBtnId);
+
+    zone.classList.add('has-file');
+    name.textContent = file.name;
+
+    if (metaText) {
+        const metaEl = name.nextElementSibling;
+        if (metaEl) metaEl.textContent = metaText;
+    }
+
+    const reader = new FileReader();
+    reader.onload = e => thumb.src = e.target.result;
+    reader.readAsDataURL(file);
+
+    clearBtn?.classList.remove('d-none');
+}
+
+function clearDropZone(zoneId, fileInputId, clearBtnId, extraCleanup) {
+    const zone = document.getElementById(zoneId);
+    const input = document.getElementById(fileInputId);
+    const clearBtn = document.getElementById(clearBtnId);
+
+    zone?.classList.remove('has-file');
+    if (input) input.value = '';
+    clearBtn?.classList.add('d-none');
+    if (extraCleanup) extraCleanup();
+}
+
+function formatBytes(bytes) {
+    if (bytes < 1024) return bytes + ' B';
+    if (bytes < 1024 * 1024) return (bytes / 1024).toFixed(1) + ' KB';
+    return (bytes / (1024 * 1024)).toFixed(1) + ' MB';
+}
+
+// ============================================================================
+// CAPACITY CALCULATOR
+// ============================================================================
+
+setupDropZone('capacityZone', 'capacityFile', async (file) => {
+    showPreview('capacityZone', file, 'capacityThumb', 'capacityName', formatBytes(file.size), 'capacityClear');
+
+    const formData = new FormData();
+    formData.append('image', file);
+
+    try {
+        const res = await fetch('/api/tools/capacity', { method: 'POST', body: formData });
+        const data = await res.json();
+
+        if (data.success) {
+            document.getElementById('capacityMeta').textContent =
+                `${data.width} × ${data.height} · ${formatBytes(file.size)}`;
+            document.getElementById('capDimensions').textContent = `${data.width} × ${data.height}`;
+            document.getElementById('capMegapixels').textContent = data.megapixels + ' MP';
+            document.getElementById('capLsb').textContent = data.lsb.capacity_kb.toFixed(1) + ' KB';
+            document.getElementById('capDct').textContent = data.dct.available
+                ? data.dct.capacity_kb.toFixed(1) + ' KB'
+                : 'N/A';
+            document.getElementById('capacityResult').classList.remove('d-none');
+        }
+    } catch (err) {
+        console.error(err);
+    }
+});
+
+document.getElementById('capacityClear')?.addEventListener('click', () => {
+    clearDropZone('capacityZone', 'capacityFile', 'capacityClear', () => {
+        document.getElementById('capacityResult').classList.add('d-none');
+    });
+});
+
+// ============================================================================
+// EXIF EDITOR
+// ============================================================================
+
+let exifOriginalData = {};
+let exifCurrentData = {};
+let exifEditable = false;
+let exifCurrentFile = null;
+
+setupDropZone('exifZone', 'exifFile', async (file) => {
+    exifCurrentFile = file;
+    showPreview('exifZone', file, 'exifThumb', 'exifName', '', 'exifClear');
+
+    const formData = new FormData();
+    formData.append('image', file);
+
+    try {
+        const res = await fetch('/api/tools/exif', { method: 'POST', body: formData });
+        const data = await res.json();
+
+        if (data.success) {
+            exifOriginalData = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(data.exif));
+            exifCurrentData = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(data.exif));
+            exifEditable = data.editable;
+
+            document.getElementById('exifFieldCount').textContent = data.field_count;
+            document.getElementById('exifNotEditable').classList.toggle('d-none', data.editable);
+            document.getElementById('exifEditor').classList.remove('d-none');
+
+            renderExifTable();
+            updateSaveButton();
+        }
+    } catch (err) {
+        console.error(err);
+    }
+});
+
+document.getElementById('exifClear')?.addEventListener('click', () => {
+    clearDropZone('exifZone', 'exifFile', 'exifClear', () => {
+        document.getElementById('exifEditor').classList.add('d-none');
+        exifCurrentFile = null;
+        exifOriginalData = {};
+        exifCurrentData = {};
+    });
+});
+
+function renderExifTable() {
+    const tbody = document.getElementById('exifTable');
+    const empty = document.getElementById('exifEmpty');
+    const entries = Object.entries(exifCurrentData).sort((a, b) => a[0].localeCompare(b[0]));
+
+    if (entries.length === 0) {
+        tbody.innerHTML = '';
+        empty.classList.remove('d-none');
+        return;
+    }
+
+    empty.classList.add('d-none');
+    tbody.innerHTML = entries.map(([key, value]) => {
+        let displayVal = typeof value === 'object' ? JSON.stringify(value) : value;
+        if (typeof displayVal === 'string' && displayVal.length > 50) {
+            displayVal = displayVal.substring(0, 47) + '...';
+        }
+
+        const editableFields = ['Make', 'Model', 'Software', 'Artist', 'Copyright', 'ImageDescription', 'DateTime', 'DateTimeOriginal', 'DateTimeDigitized', 'UserComment', 'LensMake', 'LensModel'];
+        const canEdit = exifEditable && editableFields.includes(key) && typeof value === 'string';
+
+        return `
+            <tr data-field="${key}">
+                <td class="text-muted small">${key}</td>
+                <td class="font-monospace small">
+                    ${canEdit
+                        ? `<input type="text" class="form-control form-control-sm exif-input"
+                             value="${String(value).replace(/"/g, '&quot;')}" data-field="${key}">`
+                        : `<span title="${String(displayVal)}">${displayVal}</span>`
+                    }
+                </td>
+                <td>
+                    ${canEdit
+                        ? `<button class="btn btn-sm btn-outline-danger border-0 exif-delete" data-field="${key}" title="Remove">
+                             <i class="bi bi-x"></i>
+                           </button>`
+                        : ''
+                    }
+                </td>
+            </tr>
+        `;
+    }).join('');
+
+    tbody.querySelectorAll('.exif-input').forEach(input => {
+        input.addEventListener('input', function() {
+            exifCurrentData[this.dataset.field] = this.value;
+            updateSaveButton();
+        });
+    });
+
+    tbody.querySelectorAll('.exif-delete').forEach(btn => {
+        btn.addEventListener('click', function() {
+            delete exifCurrentData[this.dataset.field];
+            renderExifTable();
+            updateSaveButton();
+        });
+    });
+}
+
+function updateSaveButton() {
+    const changed = JSON.stringify(exifCurrentData) !== JSON.stringify(exifOriginalData);
+    document.getElementById('exifSave').disabled = !changed;
+}
+
+document.getElementById('exifClearAll')?.addEventListener('click', async function() {
+    if (!exifCurrentFile) return;
+    if (!confirm('Remove all metadata from this image?')) return;
+
+    const formData = new FormData();
+    formData.append('image', exifCurrentFile);
+    formData.append('format', 'PNG');
+
+    const btn = this;
+    btn.disabled = true;
+    btn.innerHTML = '<span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm me-1"></span>Clearing...';
+
+    try {
+        const res = await fetch('/api/tools/exif/clear', { method: 'POST', body: formData });
+        if (res.ok) {
+            const blob = await res.blob();
+            const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+            const a = document.createElement('a');
+            a.href = url;
+            a.download = res.headers.get('Content-Disposition')?.split('filename=')[1]?.replace(/"/g, '') || 'clean.png';
+            document.body.appendChild(a);
+            a.click();
+            document.body.removeChild(a);
+            URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+
+            exifCurrentData = {};
+            exifOriginalData = {};
+            renderExifTable();
+        } else {
+            alert('Failed to clear metadata');
+        }
+    } catch (err) {
+        console.error(err);
+        alert('Failed to clear metadata: ' + err.message);
+    } finally {
+        btn.disabled = false;
+        btn.innerHTML = '<i class="bi bi-trash me-1"></i>Clear All';
+    }
+});
+
+document.getElementById('exifDiscard')?.addEventListener('click', function() {
+    exifCurrentData = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(exifOriginalData));
+    renderExifTable();
+    updateSaveButton();
+});
+
+document.getElementById('exifSave')?.addEventListener('click', async function() {
+    if (!exifCurrentFile || !exifEditable) return;
+
+    const updates = {};
+    for (const [key, val] of Object.entries(exifCurrentData)) {
+        if (exifOriginalData[key] !== val) updates[key] = val;
+    }
+    for (const key of Object.keys(exifOriginalData)) {
+        if (!(key in exifCurrentData)) updates[key] = null;
+    }
+
+    if (Object.keys(updates).length === 0) return;
+
+    const formData = new FormData();
+    formData.append('image', exifCurrentFile);
+    formData.append('updates', JSON.stringify(updates));
+
+    const btn = this;
+    const originalHtml = btn.innerHTML;
+    btn.disabled = true;
+    btn.innerHTML = '<span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm me-1"></span>Saving...';
+
+    try {
+        const res = await fetch('/api/tools/exif/update', { method: 'POST', body: formData });
+        if (res.ok) {
+            const blob = await res.blob();
+            const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+            const a = document.createElement('a');
+            a.href = url;
+            a.download = res.headers.get('Content-Disposition')?.split('filename=')[1]?.replace(/"/g, '') || 'updated.jpg';
+            document.body.appendChild(a);
+            a.click();
+            document.body.removeChild(a);
+            URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+
+            exifOriginalData = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(exifCurrentData));
+            updateSaveButton();
+        } else {
+            alert('Failed to save');
+        }
+    } catch (err) {
+        console.error(err);
+        alert('Failed to save changes: ' + err.message);
+    } finally {
+        btn.disabled = false;
+        btn.innerHTML = originalHtml;
+        updateSaveButton();
+    }
+});
+
+// ============================================================================
+// STRIP METADATA
+// ============================================================================
+
+let stripCurrentFile = null;
+
+setupDropZone('stripZone', 'stripFile', (file) => {
+    stripCurrentFile = file;
+    showPreview('stripZone', file, 'stripThumb', 'stripName', formatBytes(file.size), 'stripClearBtn');
+    document.getElementById('stripMeta').textContent = formatBytes(file.size);
+    document.getElementById('stripOptions').classList.remove('d-none');
+});
+
+document.getElementById('stripClearBtn')?.addEventListener('click', () => {
+    clearDropZone('stripZone', 'stripFile', 'stripClearBtn', () => {
+        document.getElementById('stripOptions').classList.add('d-none');
+        stripCurrentFile = null;
+    });
+});
+
+document.getElementById('stripAction')?.addEventListener('click', async function() {
+    if (!stripCurrentFile) return;
+
+    const format = document.getElementById('stripFormat').value;
+    const formData = new FormData();
+    formData.append('image', stripCurrentFile);
+    formData.append('format', format);
+
+    const btn = this;
+    btn.disabled = true;
+    btn.innerHTML = '<span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm me-1"></span>Processing...';
+
+    try {
+        const res = await fetch('/api/tools/exif/clear', { method: 'POST', body: formData });
+        if (res.ok) {
+            const blob = await res.blob();
+            const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+            const a = document.createElement('a');
+            a.href = url;
+            a.download = res.headers.get('Content-Disposition')?.split('filename=')[1]?.replace(/"/g, '') || `clean.${format.toLowerCase()}`;
+            document.body.appendChild(a);
+            a.click();
+            document.body.removeChild(a);
+            URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+        } else {
+            alert('Failed to strip metadata');
+        }
+    } catch (err) {
+        console.error(err);
+        alert('Failed to strip metadata: ' + err.message);
+    } finally {
+        btn.disabled = false;
+        btn.innerHTML = '<i class="bi bi-eraser me-1"></i>Strip & Download';
+    }
+});
+</script>
+{% endblock %}

instance/.secret_key

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+6a7378172fc0ec37143720f09a4ca34e83ec2409893aa8cd79ace5b78a64276c

minimal_flask_crash.py

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-#!/usr/bin/env python3
-"""
-Minimal Flask app to isolate the crash.
-Run with: python minimal_flask_crash.py
-
-Then test with:
-  curl -X POST -F "carrier=@xx_2.jpg" http://localhost:5001/test1
-  curl -X POST -F "carrier=@xx_2.jpg" http://localhost:5001/test2
-  curl -X POST -F "carrier=@xx_2.jpg" http://localhost:5001/test3
-"""
-
-import io
-import gc
-import os
-import sys
-import tempfile
-
-# Minimal imports first
-from flask import Flask, request, jsonify
-from PIL import Image
-import numpy as np
-
-app = Flask(__name__)
-app.config['MAX_CONTENT_LENGTH'] = 50 * 1024 * 1024  # 50MB
-
-# Check for jpegio
-try:
-    import jpegio as jio
-    HAS_JPEGIO = True
-    print("jpegio: available")
-except ImportError:
-    HAS_JPEGIO = False
-    print("jpegio: NOT available")
-
-
-@app.route('/test1', methods=['POST'])
-def test1_pil_only():
-    """Test 1: PIL only, no jpegio, no scipy"""
-    carrier = request.files.get('carrier')
-    if not carrier:
-        return jsonify({'error': 'No carrier'}), 400
-
-    data = carrier.read()
-    print(f"[test1] Read {len(data)} bytes")
-
-    img = Image.open(io.BytesIO(data))
-    width, height = img.size
-    fmt = img.format
-    img.close()
-    print(f"[test1] Image: {width}x{height} {fmt}")
-
-    gc.collect()
-    print("[test1] Returning response...")
-
-    return jsonify({
-        'test': 'pil_only',
-        'width': width,
-        'height': height,
-        'format': fmt,
-    })
-
-
-@app.route('/test2', methods=['POST'])
-def test2_multiple_opens():
-    """Test 2: Open image multiple times like compare_modes does"""
-    carrier = request.files.get('carrier')
-    if not carrier:
-        return jsonify({'error': 'No carrier'}), 400
-
-    data = carrier.read()
-    print(f"[test2] Read {len(data)} bytes")
-
-    # First open
-    img1 = Image.open(io.BytesIO(data))
-    width, height = img1.size
-    img1.close()
-    print(f"[test2] Open 1: {width}x{height}")
-
-    # Second open
-    img2 = Image.open(io.BytesIO(data))
-    pixels = img2.size[0] * img2.size[1]
-    img2.close()
-    print(f"[test2] Open 2: {pixels} pixels")
-
-    # Third open
-    img3 = Image.open(io.BytesIO(data))
-    blocks = (img3.size[0] // 8) * (img3.size[1] // 8)
-    img3.close()
-    print(f"[test2] Open 3: {blocks} blocks")
-
-    gc.collect()
-    print("[test2] Returning response...")
-
-    return jsonify({
-        'test': 'multiple_opens',
-        'width': width,
-        'height': height,
-        'pixels': pixels,
-        'blocks': blocks,
-    })
-
-
-@app.route('/test3', methods=['POST'])
-def test3_with_jpegio():
-    """Test 3: Include jpegio operations"""
-    if not HAS_JPEGIO:
-        return jsonify({'error': 'jpegio not available'}), 501
-
-    carrier = request.files.get('carrier')
-    if not carrier:
-        return jsonify({'error': 'No carrier'}), 400
-
-    data = carrier.read()
-    print(f"[test3] Read {len(data)} bytes")
-
-    # Check if JPEG
-    img = Image.open(io.BytesIO(data))
-    is_jpeg = img.format == 'JPEG'
-    width, height = img.size
-    img.close()
-    print(f"[test3] Image: {width}x{height}, JPEG: {is_jpeg}")
-
-    if not is_jpeg:
-        return jsonify({'error': 'Not a JPEG'}), 400
-
-    # Write to temp file
-    fd, temp_path = tempfile.mkstemp(suffix='.jpg')
-    os.write(fd, data)
-    os.close(fd)
-    print(f"[test3] Temp file: {temp_path}")
-
-    try:
-        # Read with jpegio
-        jpeg = jio.read(temp_path)
-        print(f"[test3] jpegio.read() OK")
-
-        coef = jpeg.coef_arrays[0]
-        coef_shape = coef.shape
-        print(f"[test3] Coef shape: {coef_shape}")
-
-        # Count positions like the real code does
-        positions = 0
-        h, w = coef.shape
-        for row in range(h):
-            for col in range(w):
-                if (row % 8 == 0) and (col % 8 == 0):
-                    continue
-                if abs(coef[row, col]) >= 2:
-                    positions += 1
-        print(f"[test3] Usable positions: {positions}")
-
-        # Cleanup
-        del coef
-        del jpeg
-        print(f"[test3] Deleted jpegio objects")
-
-    finally:
-        os.unlink(temp_path)
-        print(f"[test3] Removed temp file")
-
-    gc.collect()
-    print("[test3] Returning response...")
-
-    return jsonify({
-        'test': 'with_jpegio',
-        'width': width,
-        'height': height,
-        'coef_shape': list(coef_shape),
-        'positions': positions,
-    })
-
-
-@app.route('/test4', methods=['POST'])
-def test4_numpy_array_from_pil():
-    """Test 4: Create numpy array from PIL image (like DCT does)"""
-    carrier = request.files.get('carrier')
-    if not carrier:
-        return jsonify({'error': 'No carrier'}), 400
-
-    data = carrier.read()
-    print(f"[test4] Read {len(data)} bytes")
-
-    img = Image.open(io.BytesIO(data))
-    width, height = img.size
-    print(f"[test4] Image: {width}x{height}")
-
-    # Convert to grayscale and numpy array
-    gray = img.convert('L')
-    arr = np.array(gray, dtype=np.float64, copy=True)
-    print(f"[test4] Array: {arr.shape} {arr.dtype}")
-
-    # Close PIL images
-    gray.close()
-    img.close()
-    print(f"[test4] PIL closed")
-
-    # Do some numpy operations
-    mean_val = float(np.mean(arr))
-    std_val = float(np.std(arr))
-    print(f"[test4] Stats: mean={mean_val:.2f}, std={std_val:.2f}")
-
-    # Clear array
-    del arr
-    gc.collect()
-    print("[test4] Returning response...")
-
-    return jsonify({
-        'test': 'numpy_from_pil',
-        'width': width,
-        'height': height,
-        'mean': mean_val,
-        'std': std_val,
-    })
-
-
-@app.route('/test5', methods=['POST'])
-def test5_file_read_keep_reference():
-    """Test 5: Keep reference to file data in request scope"""
-    carrier = request.files.get('carrier')
-    if not carrier:
-        return jsonify({'error': 'No carrier'}), 400
-
-    # Don't read into local variable - read directly each time
-    # This mimics potential issues with Flask's file handling
-
-    print(f"[test5] File object: {carrier}")
-
-    # Read once
-    carrier.seek(0)
-    data1 = carrier.read()
-    print(f"[test5] First read: {len(data1)} bytes")
-
-    img = Image.open(io.BytesIO(data1))
-    width, height = img.size
-    img.close()
-
-    # Try to read again (should be empty or need seek)
-    data2 = carrier.read()
-    print(f"[test5] Second read (no seek): {len(data2)} bytes")
-
-    carrier.seek(0)
-    data3 = carrier.read()
-    print(f"[test5] Third read (after seek): {len(data3)} bytes")
-
-    gc.collect()
-    print("[test5] Returning response...")
-
-    return jsonify({
-        'test': 'file_handling',
-        'width': width,
-        'height': height,
-        'read1': len(data1),
-        'read2': len(data2),
-        'read3': len(data3),
-    })
-
-
-@app.after_request
-def after_request(response):
-    """Log after each request"""
-    print(f"[after_request] Response status: {response.status}")
-    return response
-
-
-@app.teardown_request
-def teardown_request(exception):
-    """Log during teardown"""
-    if exception:
-        print(f"[teardown] Exception: {exception}")
-    else:
-        print("[teardown] Clean teardown")
-    gc.collect()
-
-
-if __name__ == '__main__':
-    print("\n" + "=" * 60)
-    print("MINIMAL FLASK CRASH TEST")
-    print("=" * 60)
-    print("\nTest endpoints:")
-    print("  /test1 - PIL only")
-    print("  /test2 - Multiple PIL opens")
-    print("  /test3 - With jpegio")
-    print("  /test4 - NumPy array from PIL")
-    print("  /test5 - File handling test")
-    print("\nUsage:")
-    print('  curl -X POST -F "carrier=@xx_2.jpg" http://localhost:5001/test1')
-    print("=" * 60 + "\n")
-
-    app.run(host='0.0.0.0', port=5001, debug=False, threaded=False)

pyproject.toml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ build-backend = "hatchling.build"
 
 [project]
 name = "stegasoo"
-version = "4.0.1"
+version = "4.1.2"
 description = "Secure steganography with hybrid photo + passphrase + PIN authentication"
 readme = "README.md"
 license = "MIT"
@@ -48,10 +48,13 @@ dct = [
     "numpy>=2.0.0",
     "scipy>=1.10.0",
     "jpegio>=0.2.0",
+    "reedsolo>=1.7.0",
 ]
 cli = [
     "click>=8.0.0",
-    "qrcode>=7.30"
+    "qrcode>=7.30",
+    "piexif>=1.1.0",
+    "rich>=13.0.0",
 ]
 compression = [
     "lz4>=4.0.0",
@@ -61,10 +64,12 @@ web = [
     "gunicorn>=21.0.0",
     "qrcode>=7.3.0",
     "pyzbar>=0.1.9",
+    "piexif>=1.1.0",
     # Include DCT support for web UI
     "numpy>=2.0.0",
     "scipy>=1.10.0",
     "jpegio>=0.2.0",
+    "reedsolo>=1.7.0",
 ]
 api = [
     "fastapi>=0.100.0",
@@ -76,6 +81,7 @@ api = [
     "numpy>=2.0.0",
     "scipy>=1.10.0",
     "jpegio>=0.2.0",
+    "reedsolo>=1.7.0",
 ]
 all = [
     "stegasoo[cli,web,api,dct,compression]",

quick_web.sh

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-cd ./frontends/web/
-python app.py

rbld_containers.sh

@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-sudo docker-compose down
-sudo docker-compose build
-sudo docker-compose up -d

rpi/BUILD_IMAGE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+# Stegasoo Pi Image Build Workflow
+
+Quick reference for building a distributable SD card image.
+
+## Step 1: Flash Fresh Raspbian
+
+Use rpi-imager with these settings:
+- **OS**: Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit)
+- **Hostname**: `stegasoo`
+- **Enable SSH**: Yes (password auth)
+- **Username**: `admin`
+- **Password**: `stegasoo`
+- **WiFi**: Configure for your network (sanitize script removes it later)
+
+## Step 2: Boot & SSH In
+
+```bash
+# Wait for Pi to boot (~60 seconds), then:
+ssh admin@stegasoo.local
+# or use IP from router DHCP list
+```
+
+## Step 3: Pre-Setup
+
+```bash
+# Take ownership of /opt (for pyenv, jpegio builds)
+sudo chown admin:admin /opt
+
+# Install git (not included in Lite image)
+sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y git
+```
+
+## Step 4: Clone & Run Setup
+
+```bash
+cd /opt
+git clone -b 4.1 https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo.git stegasoo
+cd stegasoo
+./rpi/setup.sh
+```
+
+This takes ~15-20 minutes and installs:
+- Python 3.12 via pyenv
+- jpegio (patched for ARM)
+- Stegasoo with web UI
+- Systemd service
+
+## Step 5: Test It Works
+
+```bash
+sudo systemctl start stegasoo
+curl -k https://localhost:5000
+# Should return HTML
+```
+
+## Step 6: Sanitize for Distribution
+
+```bash
+# Full sanitize (for final image - removes WiFi, shuts down)
+sudo /opt/stegasoo/rpi/sanitize-for-image.sh
+
+# Or soft reset (for testing - keeps WiFi, reboots)
+sudo /opt/stegasoo/rpi/sanitize-for-image.sh --soft
+```
+
+This removes:
+- WiFi credentials (unless `--soft`)
+- SSH host keys (regenerate on boot)
+- SSH authorized keys
+- Bash history
+- Stegasoo auth database
+- Logs and temp files
+
+The script validates all cleanup steps before finishing.
+
+## Step 7: Copy the Image
+
+Remove SD card, insert into your Linux machine:
+
+```bash
+# Find the SD card device (CAREFUL!)
+lsblk
+
+# Copy (replace sdX with actual device, e.g., sda)
+sudo dd if=/dev/sdX of=stegasoo-rpi-$(date +%Y%m%d).img bs=4M status=progress
+```
+
+## Step 8: Shrink & Compress
+
+```bash
+# Optional: Shrink image (saves space)
+wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Drewsif/PiShrink/master/pishrink.sh
+chmod +x pishrink.sh
+sudo ./pishrink.sh stegasoo-rpi-*.img
+
+# Compress (zstd is faster than xz with similar ratio)
+zstd -19 -T0 stegasoo-rpi-*.img
+```
+
+## Step 9: Distribute
+
+Upload `.img.zst` to GitHub Releases.
+
+Users can flash with:
+```bash
+# Option 1: rpi-imager CLI (supports .zst.zip directly)
+sudo rpi-imager --cli --disable-verify stegasoo-rpi-*.img.zst.zip /dev/sdX
+
+# Option 2: flash-image.sh (auto-detects SD card, shows progress)
+sudo ./rpi/flash-image.sh stegasoo-rpi-*.img.zst.zip
+
+# Option 3: Manual dd
+zstdcat stegasoo-rpi-*.img.zst | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress
+```
+
+---
+
+## Quick Command Summary
+
+```bash
+# On Pi (after SSH):
+sudo chown admin:admin /opt
+sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y git
+cd /opt && git clone -b 4.1 https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo.git stegasoo
+cd stegasoo && ./rpi/setup.sh
+sudo systemctl start stegasoo
+curl -k https://localhost:5000
+sudo /opt/stegasoo/rpi/sanitize-for-image.sh
+
+# On your machine:
+sudo dd if=/dev/sdX of=stegasoo-rpi-$(date +%Y%m%d).img bs=4M status=progress
+zstd -19 -T0 stegasoo-rpi-*.img
+```

rpi/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,209 @@
+# Stegasoo Raspberry Pi
+
+Scripts and resources for deploying Stegasoo on Raspberry Pi.
+
+## Quick Install
+
+On a fresh Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit) installation:
+
+```bash
+# Pre-setup (git not included in Lite image)
+sudo chown $USER:$USER /opt
+sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y git
+
+# Clone and run setup
+cd /opt
+git clone -b 4.1 https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo.git stegasoo
+cd stegasoo
+./rpi/setup.sh
+```
+
+## What the Setup Script Does
+
+1. **Installs system dependencies** - build tools, libraries
+2. **Installs Python 3.12** - via pyenv (Pi OS ships with 3.13 which is incompatible)
+3. **Builds jpegio for ARM** - patches x86-specific flags
+4. **Installs Stegasoo** - with web UI and all dependencies
+5. **Creates systemd service** - auto-starts on boot
+6. **Enables the service** - ready to start
+
+## Requirements
+
+- Raspberry Pi 4 or 5
+- Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit) - Bookworm or later
+- 4GB+ RAM recommended (2GB minimum)
+- ~2GB free disk space
+- Internet connection
+
+### Performance
+
+On a Pi 4 at 2GHz with USB 3.0 NVMe, expect ~60 seconds to encode/decode a 10MB JPEG with full encryption (passphrase + PIN + reference photo).
+
+## Pre-built Image Defaults
+
+If using a pre-built image from GitHub Releases:
+
+- **Default login**: `admin` / `stegasoo`
+- **Hostname**: `stegasoo.local`
+- **First boot**: A setup wizard runs on first SSH login
+
+> **Security note**: Change the default password after setup with `passwd`
+
+## After Installation
+
+### Start the Service
+
+```bash
+sudo systemctl start stegasoo
+```
+
+### Check Status
+
+```bash
+sudo systemctl status stegasoo
+```
+
+### View Logs
+
+```bash
+journalctl -u stegasoo -f
+```
+
+### Access Web UI
+
+Open in browser: `http://<pi-ip>:5000`
+
+On first access, you'll create an admin account.
+
+## Configuration
+
+Edit the systemd service to change settings:
+
+```bash
+sudo systemctl edit stegasoo
+```
+
+Add overrides:
+
+```ini
+[Service]
+Environment="STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED=true"
+Environment="STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=true"
+Environment="STEGASOO_HOSTNAME=stegasoo.local"
+```
+
+Then reload:
+
+```bash
+sudo systemctl daemon-reload
+sudo systemctl restart stegasoo
+```
+
+## Uninstall
+
+```bash
+sudo systemctl stop stegasoo
+sudo systemctl disable stegasoo
+sudo rm /etc/systemd/system/stegasoo.service
+rm -rf /opt/stegasoo
+```
+
+## Pre-built Images
+
+Check [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/releases) for pre-built SD card images.
+
+---
+
+## Building Your Own Image
+
+To create a distributable SD card image:
+
+### 1. Flash Fresh Raspberry Pi OS
+
+Use rpi-imager to flash Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit) to an SD card.
+
+In advanced settings, set:
+- Hostname: `stegasoo`
+- Enable SSH (password auth for initial setup)
+- Username/password (temporary, will work for any user)
+- Skip WiFi for distributable image
+
+### 2. Boot and Run Setup
+
+```bash
+# SSH into the Pi
+ssh admin@stegasoo.local
+
+# Pre-setup
+sudo chown admin:admin /opt
+sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y git
+
+# Clone and run setup
+cd /opt
+git clone -b 4.1 https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo.git stegasoo
+cd stegasoo
+./rpi/setup.sh
+```
+
+### 3. Test It Works
+
+```bash
+sudo systemctl start stegasoo
+curl -k https://localhost:5000  # Should return HTML
+```
+
+### 4. Sanitize for Distribution
+
+```bash
+# Full sanitize (removes WiFi, shuts down for imaging)
+sudo /opt/stegasoo/rpi/sanitize-for-image.sh
+
+# Or soft reset (keeps WiFi for testing, reboots)
+sudo /opt/stegasoo/rpi/sanitize-for-image.sh --soft
+```
+
+This removes:
+- WiFi credentials (unless `--soft`)
+- SSH host keys (regenerate on boot)
+- SSH authorized keys
+- Bash history
+- Stegasoo auth database (users create their own admin)
+- Logs and temp files
+
+The script validates cleanup and reports any issues.
+
+### 5. Create the Image
+
+After Pi shuts down, remove SD card and on another Linux machine:
+
+```bash
+# Find SD card device (BE CAREFUL - wrong device = data loss!)
+lsblk
+
+# Copy (replace sdX with your SD card)
+sudo dd if=/dev/sdX of=stegasoo-rpi-$(date +%Y%m%d).img bs=4M status=progress
+
+# Shrink the image (optional but recommended)
+wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Drewsif/PiShrink/master/pishrink.sh
+chmod +x pishrink.sh
+sudo ./pishrink.sh stegasoo-rpi-*.img
+
+# Compress (zstd is faster than xz with similar compression)
+zstd -19 -T0 stegasoo-rpi-*.img
+```
+
+### 6. Distribute
+
+Upload the `.img.zst` file to GitHub Releases.
+
+Users flash with:
+```bash
+# Option 1: rpi-imager CLI (supports .zst.zip directly)
+sudo rpi-imager --cli --disable-verify stegasoo-rpi-*.img.zst.zip /dev/sdX
+
+# Option 2: flash-image.sh (auto-detects SD card, shows progress)
+sudo ./rpi/flash-image.sh stegasoo-rpi-*.img.zst.zip
+
+# Option 3: Manual dd
+zstdcat stegasoo-rpi-*.img.zst | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress
+```

rpi/first-boot-wizard.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,428 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+#
+# Stegasoo First Boot Wizard
+# Runs on first SSH login to configure the pre-installed Stegasoo image
+#
+# This script is triggered by /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-wizard.sh
+# After completion, it removes itself to prevent re-running
+#
+# Uses gum (Charm.sh) for beautiful TUI - install with:
+#   sudo apt install gum  OR  go install github.com/charmbracelet/gum@latest
+#
+
+# Configuration
+INSTALL_DIR="/opt/stegasoo"
+FLAG_FILE="/etc/stegasoo-first-boot"
+PROFILE_HOOK="/etc/profile.d/stegasoo-wizard.sh"
+
+# Check if this is first boot
+if [ ! -f "$FLAG_FILE" ]; then
+  exit 0
+fi
+
+# Check for gum, fall back to basic prompts if not available
+if ! command -v gum &>/dev/null; then
+  echo "Error: gum not found. Install with: sudo apt install gum"
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+# Gum styling - terminal green buttons with bold dark text
+export GUM_CONFIRM_SELECTED_BACKGROUND="46"
+export GUM_CONFIRM_SELECTED_FOREGROUND="232"
+export GUM_CONFIRM_SELECTED_BOLD="true"
+export GUM_CONFIRM_UNSELECTED_BACKGROUND="238"
+export GUM_CONFIRM_UNSELECTED_FOREGROUND="255"
+
+clear
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Welcome
+# =============================================================================
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[0;90m · .  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  ·\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m    ___  _____  ___    ___    _    ___    ___    ___\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   / __||_   _|| __|  / __|  /_\\  / __|  / _ \\  / _ \\\\\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   \\__ \\  | |  | _|  | (_ | / _ \\ \\__ \\ | (_) || (_) |\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   |___/  |_|  |___|  \\___//_/ \\_\\|___/  \\___/  \\___/\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[0;90m · .  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  ·\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[1;37m                    First Boot Wizard\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+
+echo ""
+gum style --foreground 245 "This wizard will help you configure your Stegasoo server."
+gum style --foreground 245 "You can reconfigure later by editing /etc/systemd/system/stegasoo.service"
+echo ""
+
+gum confirm "Ready to begin setup?" || exit 0
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Configuration Variables
+# =============================================================================
+
+ENABLE_HTTPS="false"
+USE_PORT_443="false"
+CHANNEL_KEY=""
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 1: HTTPS Configuration
+# =============================================================================
+
+clear
+gum style \
+  --foreground 212 --bold \
+  "Step 1 of 4: HTTPS Configuration"
+echo ""
+
+gum style --foreground 245 "\
+HTTPS encrypts all traffic between your browser and this server
+using a self-signed certificate.
+
+NOTE: Your browser will show a security warning because the
+certificate is self-signed. This is normal for home networks."
+echo ""
+
+if gum confirm "Enable HTTPS?" --default=true; then
+  ENABLE_HTTPS="true"
+  gum style --foreground 82 "✓ HTTPS will be enabled"
+else
+  gum style --foreground 214 "→ Using HTTP (unencrypted)"
+fi
+sleep 0.5
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 2: Port Configuration (only if HTTPS)
+# =============================================================================
+
+if [ "$ENABLE_HTTPS" = "true" ]; then
+  clear
+  gum style \
+    --foreground 212 --bold \
+    "Step 2 of 4: Port Configuration"
+  echo ""
+
+  gum style --foreground 245 "\
+The standard HTTPS port is 443, which means you can access
+Stegasoo without specifying a port in the URL.
+
+  Port 443:  https://stegasoo.local
+  Port 5000: https://stegasoo.local:5000
+
+NOTE: Port 443 requires an iptables redirect rule."
+  echo ""
+
+  if gum confirm "Use standard port 443?" --default=true; then
+    USE_PORT_443="true"
+    gum style --foreground 82 "✓ Port 443 will be configured"
+  else
+    gum style --foreground 214 "→ Using port 5000"
+  fi
+  sleep 0.5
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 3: Channel Key Configuration
+# =============================================================================
+
+clear
+gum style \
+  --foreground 212 --bold \
+  "Step 3 of 4: Channel Key Configuration"
+echo ""
+
+gum style --foreground 245 "\
+A channel key creates a private encoding channel.
+
+  WITHOUT a key: Anyone with Stegasoo can decode your images
+  WITH a key:    Only people with YOUR key can decode
+
+This is useful if you want to share encoded images only with
+specific people (family, team, etc)."
+echo ""
+
+if gum confirm "Generate a private channel key?" --default=false; then
+  echo ""
+  # Generate key to temp file (gum spin doesn't capture stdout well)
+  KEY_FILE=$(mktemp)
+  ERR_FILE=$(mktemp)
+  VENV_PYTHON="$INSTALL_DIR/venv/bin/python"
+  gum spin --spinner dot --title "Generating channel key..." -- \
+    bash -c "'$VENV_PYTHON' -c 'from stegasoo.channel import generate_channel_key; print(generate_channel_key())' > '$KEY_FILE' 2>'$ERR_FILE'"
+
+  CHANNEL_KEY=$(cat "$KEY_FILE" 2>/dev/null | head -1)
+  KEY_ERROR=$(cat "$ERR_FILE" 2>/dev/null)
+  rm -f "$KEY_FILE" "$ERR_FILE"
+
+  if [ -n "$CHANNEL_KEY" ] && [[ "$CHANNEL_KEY" =~ ^[A-Za-z0-9] ]]; then
+    echo ""
+    gum style --foreground 82 "✓ Channel key generated!"
+    echo ""
+    gum style \
+      --border rounded \
+      --border-foreground 226 \
+      --padding "1 2" \
+      --foreground 226 --bold \
+      "$CHANNEL_KEY"
+    echo ""
+    gum style --foreground 196 --bold \
+      "*** IMPORTANT: Write down or copy this key NOW! ***"
+    gum style --foreground 196 \
+      "You'll need to share it with anyone who should decode" \
+      "your images. This key won't be shown again."
+    echo ""
+    gum confirm "I've saved the key" --default=true --affirmative="Continue" --negative=""
+  else
+    gum style --foreground 196 "Failed to generate key. Using public mode."
+    if [ -n "$KEY_ERROR" ]; then
+      echo ""
+      gum style --foreground 245 "Error details:"
+      echo "$KEY_ERROR"
+    fi
+    CHANNEL_KEY=""
+    echo ""
+    gum confirm "Continue" --default=true --affirmative="OK" --negative=""
+  fi
+else
+  gum style --foreground 214 "→ Using public mode"
+  sleep 0.5
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 4: Overclock Configuration
+# =============================================================================
+
+ENABLE_OVERCLOCK="false"
+NEEDS_RESTART="false"
+
+# Detect Pi model
+PI_MODEL=$(cat /proc/device-tree/model 2>/dev/null | tr -d '\0')
+
+if [[ "$PI_MODEL" == *"Raspberry Pi 4"* ]] || [[ "$PI_MODEL" == *"Raspberry Pi 5"* ]]; then
+  clear
+  gum style \
+    --foreground 212 --bold \
+    "Step 4 of 4: Performance Tuning"
+  echo ""
+
+  gum style --foreground 245 "\
+Detected: $PI_MODEL
+
+Overclocking can improve DCT encode/decode performance.
+This is ONLY recommended if you have active cooling:
+  • Heatsink + Fan
+  • Active cooler case
+
+Without cooling, the Pi may throttle or become unstable."
+  echo ""
+
+  if gum confirm "Do you have active cooling (heatsink + fan)?" --default=false; then
+    echo ""
+    gum style --foreground 245 "\
+Recommended overclock settings:
+  • Pi 4: 2.0 GHz (stock 1.5 GHz) - ~33% faster
+  • Pi 5: 2.8 GHz (stock 2.4 GHz) - ~17% faster"
+    echo ""
+
+    if gum confirm "Enable overclock?" --default=true; then
+      ENABLE_OVERCLOCK="true"
+      NEEDS_RESTART="true"
+      gum style --foreground 82 "✓ Overclock will be enabled (restart required)"
+    else
+      gum style --foreground 214 "→ Running at stock speed"
+    fi
+  else
+    gum style --foreground 214 "→ Skipping overclock (no active cooling)"
+  fi
+  sleep 0.5
+else
+  # Not a Pi 4/5, skip overclock
+  :
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Apply Configuration
+# =============================================================================
+
+clear
+gum style \
+  --foreground 212 --bold \
+  "Applying Configuration..."
+echo ""
+
+# Find the stegasoo user (whoever owns the install dir)
+STEGASOO_USER=$(stat -c '%U' "$INSTALL_DIR" 2>/dev/null || echo "pi")
+
+gum spin --spinner dot --title "Updating systemd service..." -- bash -c "
+sudo tee /etc/systemd/system/stegasoo.service >/dev/null <<EOF
+[Unit]
+Description=Stegasoo Web UI
+After=network.target
+
+[Service]
+Type=simple
+User=$STEGASOO_USER
+WorkingDirectory=$INSTALL_DIR/frontends/web
+Environment=\"PATH=$INSTALL_DIR/venv/bin:/usr/bin\"
+Environment=\"STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED=true\"
+Environment=\"STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=$ENABLE_HTTPS\"
+Environment=\"STEGASOO_PORT=5000\"
+Environment=\"STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY=$CHANNEL_KEY\"
+ExecStart=$INSTALL_DIR/venv/bin/python app.py
+Restart=on-failure
+RestartSec=5
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target
+EOF
+"
+gum style --foreground 82 "✓ Service configured"
+
+# Setup port 443 if requested
+if [ "$USE_PORT_443" = "true" ]; then
+  gum spin --spinner dot --title "Setting up port 443 redirect..." -- bash -c "
+        if ! command -v iptables &>/dev/null; then
+            sudo apt-get install -y iptables >/dev/null 2>&1
+        fi
+        if ! sudo iptables -t nat -C PREROUTING -p tcp --dport 443 -j REDIRECT --to-port 5000 2>/dev/null; then
+            sudo iptables -t nat -A PREROUTING -p tcp --dport 443 -j REDIRECT --to-port 5000
+        fi
+        sudo sh -c 'iptables-save > /etc/iptables.rules'
+        sudo tee /etc/systemd/system/iptables-restore.service >/dev/null <<EOF
+[Unit]
+Description=Restore iptables rules
+Before=network-pre.target
+
+[Service]
+Type=oneshot
+ExecStart=/sbin/iptables-restore /etc/iptables.rules
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target
+EOF
+        sudo systemctl enable iptables-restore.service >/dev/null 2>&1
+    "
+  gum style --foreground 82 "✓ Port 443 redirect configured"
+fi
+
+gum spin --spinner dot --title "Reloading systemd..." -- sudo systemctl daemon-reload
+gum style --foreground 82 "✓ Systemd reloaded"
+
+# Apply overclock if requested
+if [ "$ENABLE_OVERCLOCK" = "true" ]; then
+  gum spin --spinner dot --title "Configuring overclock..." -- bash -c "
+    CONFIG_FILE='/boot/firmware/config.txt'
+    # Fallback for older Pi OS
+    if [ ! -f \"\$CONFIG_FILE\" ]; then
+      CONFIG_FILE='/boot/config.txt'
+    fi
+
+    # Check if overclock already configured
+    if ! grep -q '^over_voltage=' \"\$CONFIG_FILE\" 2>/dev/null; then
+      # Detect Pi model for appropriate settings
+      PI_MODEL=\$(cat /proc/device-tree/model 2>/dev/null | tr -d '\0')
+
+      echo '' | sudo tee -a \"\$CONFIG_FILE\" >/dev/null
+      echo '# Overclock (configured by Stegasoo wizard)' | sudo tee -a \"\$CONFIG_FILE\" >/dev/null
+
+      if [[ \"\$PI_MODEL\" == *'Raspberry Pi 5'* ]]; then
+        # Pi 5 overclock
+        echo 'over_voltage=4' | sudo tee -a \"\$CONFIG_FILE\" >/dev/null
+        echo 'arm_freq=2800' | sudo tee -a \"\$CONFIG_FILE\" >/dev/null
+      else
+        # Pi 4 overclock
+        echo 'over_voltage=6' | sudo tee -a \"\$CONFIG_FILE\" >/dev/null
+        echo 'arm_freq=2000' | sudo tee -a \"\$CONFIG_FILE\" >/dev/null
+        echo 'gpu_freq=700' | sudo tee -a \"\$CONFIG_FILE\" >/dev/null
+      fi
+    fi
+  "
+  gum style --foreground 82 "✓ Overclock configured"
+fi
+
+gum spin --spinner dot --title "Starting Stegasoo..." -- bash -c "sudo systemctl restart stegasoo && sleep 2"
+
+if systemctl is-active --quiet stegasoo; then
+  gum style --foreground 82 "✓ Stegasoo started successfully"
+else
+  gum style --foreground 196 "✗ Failed to start (check: journalctl -u stegasoo)"
+fi
+
+gum spin --spinner dot --title "Cleaning up wizard..." -- bash -c "
+    sudo rm -f '$FLAG_FILE'
+    sudo rm -f '$PROFILE_HOOK'
+"
+gum style --foreground 82 "✓ Wizard complete"
+
+sleep 1
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Final Summary
+# =============================================================================
+
+clear
+
+PI_IP=$(hostname -I | awk '{print $1}')
+HOSTNAME=$(hostname)
+
+# Build the access URL
+if [ "$ENABLE_HTTPS" = "true" ]; then
+  if [ "$USE_PORT_443" = "true" ]; then
+    ACCESS_URL="https://$PI_IP/setup"
+    ACCESS_URL_LOCAL="https://$HOSTNAME.local/setup"
+  else
+    ACCESS_URL="https://$PI_IP:5000/setup"
+    ACCESS_URL_LOCAL="https://$HOSTNAME.local:5000/setup"
+  fi
+else
+  ACCESS_URL="http://$PI_IP:5000/setup"
+  ACCESS_URL_LOCAL="http://$HOSTNAME.local:5000/setup"
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo ""
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[0;90m · .  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  ·\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m    ___  _____  ___    ___    _    ___    ___    ___\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   / __||_   _|| __|  / __|  /_\\  / __|  / _ \\  / _ \\\\\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   \\__ \\  | |  | _|  | (_ | / _ \\ \\__ \\ | (_) || (_) |\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   |___/  |_|  |___|  \\___//_/ \\_\\|___/  \\___/  \\___/\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[0;90m · .  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  ·\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[1;32m                      Setup Complete!\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+
+echo ""
+gum style --foreground 82 --bold "Create your admin account:"
+gum style --foreground 226 "  $ACCESS_URL"
+gum style --foreground 245 "  $ACCESS_URL_LOCAL (if mDNS works)"
+
+if [ -n "$CHANNEL_KEY" ]; then
+  echo ""
+  echo -e "\033[1;32mChannel Key:\033[0m \033[0;33m$CHANNEL_KEY\033[0m"
+fi
+
+echo ""
+gum style --foreground 82 --bold "First Steps:"
+gum style --foreground 255 "  1. Open URL → 2. Accept cert → 3. Create admin → 4. Encode!"
+
+echo ""
+gum style --foreground 245 "Commands: systemctl {status|restart} stegasoo, journalctl -u stegasoo -f"
+
+# Prompt for restart if overclock was enabled
+if [ "$NEEDS_RESTART" = "true" ]; then
+  echo ""
+  gum style --foreground 226 --bold "⚠ Restart required for overclock settings"
+  if gum confirm "Restart now?" --default=true; then
+    gum style --foreground 82 "Restarting in 3 seconds..."
+    sleep 3
+    sudo reboot
+  else
+    gum style --foreground 214 "Run 'sudo reboot' later to apply overclock."
+  fi
+fi
+
+echo ""
+gum style --foreground 212 --bold "Enjoy Stegasoo!"
+echo ""

rpi/flash-image.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,295 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+#
+# Flash Stegasoo image to SD card
+# Uses rpi-imager if available, falls back to dd
+#
+# Usage: ./flash-image.sh <image> [device]
+#
+# Supports: .img, .img.zst, .img.xz, .img.gz, .img.zst.zip (GitHub release format)
+# If device is specified, skips auto-detection (useful for NVMe/large drives)
+#
+
+set -e
+
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+BLUE='\033[0;34m'
+BOLD='\033[1m'
+NC='\033[0m'
+
+# Check for required tools
+for cmd in dd lsblk; do
+    if ! command -v $cmd &> /dev/null; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: $cmd is required but not installed.${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+done
+
+# Check for optional tools
+HAS_RPI_IMAGER=false
+HAS_PV=false
+if command -v rpi-imager &> /dev/null; then
+    HAS_RPI_IMAGER=true
+fi
+if command -v pv &> /dev/null; then
+    HAS_PV=true
+fi
+
+if [ "$HAS_RPI_IMAGER" = false ] && [ "$HAS_PV" = false ]; then
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}Warning: Neither rpi-imager nor pv found. Progress will not be shown.${NC}"
+fi
+
+# Check for root
+if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Error: Must run as root (sudo)${NC}"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Check for image argument
+if [ -z "$1" ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Usage: $0 <image> [device]${NC}"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Supported formats: .img, .img.zst, .img.xz, .img.gz, .img.zst.zip"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Examples:"
+    echo "  $0 stegasoo-rpi-4.1.1.img.zst             # auto-detect SD card"
+    echo "  $0 stegasoo-rpi-4.1.1.img.zst.zip         # from GitHub release"
+    echo "  $0 stegasoo-rpi-4.1.1.img.zst /dev/sdb    # specify device"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+IMAGE="$1"
+MANUAL_DEVICE="$2"
+
+if [ ! -f "$IMAGE" ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Error: Image file not found: $IMAGE${NC}"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Handle .zst.zip wrapper (GitHub releases workaround)
+if [[ "$IMAGE" == *.zst.zip ]]; then
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}Extracting .zst from zip wrapper...${NC}"
+    if ! command -v unzip &> /dev/null; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: unzip is required for .zst.zip files but not installed.${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    TEMP_DIR=$(mktemp -d)
+    trap "rm -rf $TEMP_DIR" EXIT
+    unzip -q "$IMAGE" -d "$TEMP_DIR"
+    IMAGE=$(find "$TEMP_DIR" -name "*.zst" | head -1)
+    if [ -z "$IMAGE" ]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: No .zst file found in zip archive${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    echo -e "${GREEN}Found: $(basename "$IMAGE")${NC}"
+    echo ""
+fi
+
+# Detect compression
+COMPRESSED=false
+COMP_TYPE=""
+if [[ "$IMAGE" == *.xz ]]; then
+    COMPRESSED=true
+    COMP_TYPE="xz"
+    if ! command -v xzcat &> /dev/null; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: xz is required for .xz files but not installed.${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+elif [[ "$IMAGE" == *.zst ]]; then
+    COMPRESSED=true
+    COMP_TYPE="zst"
+    if ! command -v zstdcat &> /dev/null; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: zstd is required for .zst files but not installed.${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+elif [[ "$IMAGE" == *.gz ]]; then
+    COMPRESSED=true
+    COMP_TYPE="gz"
+    if ! command -v zcat &> /dev/null; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: gzip is required for .gz files but not installed.${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+fi
+
+echo -e "${BLUE}"
+echo "╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗"
+echo "║              Stegasoo SD Card Flasher                         ║"
+echo "╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝"
+echo -e "${NC}"
+
+echo -e "Image: ${YELLOW}$IMAGE${NC}"
+echo -e "Size:  ${YELLOW}$(du -h "$IMAGE" | awk '{print $1}')${NC}"
+if [ "$COMPRESSED" = true ]; then
+    echo -e "Type:  ${YELLOW}Compressed (will decompress on-the-fly)${NC}"
+fi
+echo ""
+
+# Use manual device or auto-detect
+if [ -n "$MANUAL_DEVICE" ]; then
+    # Manual device specified
+    if [ ! -b "$MANUAL_DEVICE" ]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: $MANUAL_DEVICE is not a block device${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    SELECTED="$MANUAL_DEVICE"
+    echo -e "Using specified device: ${YELLOW}$SELECTED${NC}"
+    echo ""
+    lsblk "$SELECTED" -o NAME,SIZE,TYPE,MODEL
+    echo ""
+else
+    # Auto-detect SD card candidates
+    echo -e "${BOLD}Scanning for SD cards...${NC}"
+    echo ""
+
+    declare -a CANDIDATES
+    declare -a CANDIDATE_INFO
+
+    while IFS= read -r line; do
+        DEV=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $1}')
+        SIZE=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $2}')
+        TYPE=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $3}')
+        TRAN=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $4}')
+        MODEL=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $5" "$6" "$7}' | xargs)
+
+        # Skip if it's the root filesystem
+        if mount | grep -q "^/dev/${DEV}[0-9]* on / "; then
+            continue
+        fi
+
+        # Skip if any partition is mounted as root
+        ROOT_DEV=$(mount | grep " on / " | awk '{print $1}' | sed 's/[0-9]*$//')
+        if [[ "/dev/$DEV" == "$ROOT_DEV" ]]; then
+            continue
+        fi
+
+        # Get size in bytes for reliable comparison
+        SIZE_BYTES=$(lsblk -b -d -o SIZE -n "/dev/$DEV" 2>/dev/null | tr -d ' ')
+        SIZE_GB_INT=$((SIZE_BYTES / 1073741824))  # 1024^3
+
+        # Check if size is in SD card range (8GB - 128GB)
+        if [ "$SIZE_GB_INT" -ge 8 ] && [ "$SIZE_GB_INT" -le 128 ]; then
+            CANDIDATES+=("/dev/$DEV")
+            CANDIDATE_INFO+=("$SIZE $TYPE ${TRAN:-???} $MODEL")
+        fi
+    done < <(lsblk -d -o NAME,SIZE,TYPE,TRAN,MODEL -n | grep "disk")
+
+    if [ ${#CANDIDATES[@]} -eq 0 ]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}No SD card candidates found.${NC}"
+        echo "Looking for USB/removable disks between 8GB and 128GB."
+        echo ""
+        echo "Available disks:"
+        lsblk -d -o NAME,SIZE,TYPE,TRAN,MODEL
+        echo ""
+        echo -e "${YELLOW}Tip: Specify device manually: $0 $IMAGE /dev/sdX${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+
+    echo -e "${GREEN}Found ${#CANDIDATES[@]} candidate(s):${NC}"
+    echo ""
+
+    for i in "${!CANDIDATES[@]}"; do
+        echo -e "  ${BOLD}[$((i+1))]${NC} ${CANDIDATES[$i]} - ${CANDIDATE_INFO[$i]}"
+    done
+
+    echo ""
+
+    if [ ${#CANDIDATES[@]} -eq 1 ]; then
+        SELECTED="${CANDIDATES[0]}"
+        echo -e "Auto-selected: ${YELLOW}$SELECTED${NC}"
+    else
+        read -p "Select device [1-${#CANDIDATES[@]}]: " -r
+        if [[ ! $REPLY =~ ^[0-9]+$ ]] || [ "$REPLY" -lt 1 ] || [ "$REPLY" -gt ${#CANDIDATES[@]} ]; then
+            echo -e "${RED}Invalid selection.${NC}"
+            exit 1
+        fi
+        SELECTED="${CANDIDATES[$((REPLY-1))]}"
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Show current partitions
+echo ""
+echo -e "${BOLD}Current partitions on $SELECTED:${NC}"
+lsblk "$SELECTED" -o NAME,SIZE,FSTYPE,LABEL,MOUNTPOINT
+echo ""
+
+# Unmount any mounted partitions
+MOUNTED=$(mount | grep "^${SELECTED}" | awk '{print $1}' || true)
+if [ -n "$MOUNTED" ]; then
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}Unmounting partitions...${NC}"
+    for part in $MOUNTED; do
+        umount "$part" 2>/dev/null || true
+    done
+fi
+
+# Final confirmation
+echo -e "${RED}╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗${NC}"
+echo -e "${RED}║  WARNING: ALL DATA ON THIS DEVICE WILL BE DESTROYED!          ║${NC}"
+echo -e "${RED}║  $SELECTED                                                  ║${NC}"
+echo -e "${RED}╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝${NC}"
+echo ""
+read -p "Type 'yes' to continue: " -r
+if [[ ! $REPLY == "yes" ]]; then
+    echo "Aborted."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${GREEN}Flashing image to $SELECTED...${NC}"
+echo ""
+
+# Try rpi-imager first (faster, native support for compressed images)
+if command -v rpi-imager &> /dev/null; then
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}Using rpi-imager...${NC}"
+    if rpi-imager --cli --disable-verify "$IMAGE" "$SELECTED"; then
+        # rpi-imager succeeded
+        :
+    else
+        echo -e "${YELLOW}rpi-imager failed, falling back to dd...${NC}"
+        # Fall through to dd
+        USE_DD=true
+    fi
+else
+    USE_DD=true
+fi
+
+# Fallback to dd
+if [ "$USE_DD" = true ]; then
+    if [ "$HAS_PV" = true ]; then
+        echo -e "${YELLOW}Using dd with progress...${NC}"
+        if [ "$COMPRESSED" = true ]; then
+            case "$COMP_TYPE" in
+                xz)  pv "$IMAGE" | xzcat | dd of="$SELECTED" bs=4M conv=fsync 2>/dev/null ;;
+                zst) pv "$IMAGE" | zstdcat | dd of="$SELECTED" bs=4M conv=fsync 2>/dev/null ;;
+                gz)  pv "$IMAGE" | zcat | dd of="$SELECTED" bs=4M conv=fsync 2>/dev/null ;;
+            esac
+        else
+            pv "$IMAGE" | dd of="$SELECTED" bs=4M conv=fsync 2>/dev/null
+        fi
+    else
+        echo -e "${YELLOW}Using dd (no progress - install pv for progress bar)...${NC}"
+        if [ "$COMPRESSED" = true ]; then
+            case "$COMP_TYPE" in
+                xz)  xzcat "$IMAGE" | dd of="$SELECTED" bs=4M conv=fsync status=progress ;;
+                zst) zstdcat "$IMAGE" | dd of="$SELECTED" bs=4M conv=fsync status=progress ;;
+                gz)  zcat "$IMAGE" | dd of="$SELECTED" bs=4M conv=fsync status=progress ;;
+            esac
+        else
+            dd if="$IMAGE" of="$SELECTED" bs=4M conv=fsync status=progress
+        fi
+    fi
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${GREEN}Syncing...${NC}"
+sync
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${GREEN}╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗${NC}"
+echo -e "${GREEN}║                    Flash Complete!                            ║${NC}"
+echo -e "${GREEN}╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝${NC}"
+echo ""
+echo -e "You can now remove the SD card and boot your Raspberry Pi."
+echo ""
+echo -e "${YELLOW}Tip:${NC} On first boot, SSH in and the setup wizard will run automatically."
+echo ""

rpi/inject-wifi.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,200 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+#
+# Inject WiFi credentials into SD card for Raspberry Pi
+# Supports both Bookworm (NetworkManager) and older (wpa_supplicant)
+#
+# First-time setup:
+#   ./inject-wifi.sh --setup
+#
+# Then after flashing:
+#   sudo ./inject-wifi.sh              # auto-detect partitions
+#   sudo ./inject-wifi.sh /dev/sdb     # specify device (finds partitions)
+#
+
+set -e
+
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+BLUE='\033[0;34m'
+NC='\033[0m'
+
+CONFIG_DIR="$HOME/.config/stegasoo"
+CONFIG_FILE="$CONFIG_DIR/wifi.conf"
+
+# Setup mode - save credentials
+if [ "$1" == "--setup" ]; then
+    echo -e "${BLUE}Stegasoo WiFi Config Setup${NC}"
+    echo ""
+
+    read -p "WiFi SSID: " WIFI_SSID
+    read -s -p "WiFi Password: " WIFI_PASS
+    echo ""
+    read -p "Country code [US]: " WIFI_COUNTRY
+    WIFI_COUNTRY=${WIFI_COUNTRY:-US}
+
+    # Generate hashed PSK for wpa_supplicant (legacy)
+    if command -v wpa_passphrase &> /dev/null; then
+        HASHED_PSK=$(wpa_passphrase "$WIFI_SSID" "$WIFI_PASS" | grep -E "^\s+psk=" | tr -d '\t' | cut -d= -f2)
+    else
+        HASHED_PSK=""
+        echo -e "${YELLOW}Note: wpa_passphrase not found, legacy mode disabled${NC}"
+    fi
+
+    # Save config (includes plaintext for NetworkManager)
+    mkdir -p "$CONFIG_DIR"
+    chmod 700 "$CONFIG_DIR"
+
+    cat > "$CONFIG_FILE" << EOF
+# Stegasoo WiFi config
+WIFI_SSID="$WIFI_SSID"
+WIFI_PASS="$WIFI_PASS"
+WIFI_PSK_HASH="$HASHED_PSK"
+WIFI_COUNTRY="$WIFI_COUNTRY"
+EOF
+    chmod 600 "$CONFIG_FILE"
+
+    echo ""
+    echo -e "${GREEN}Config saved to $CONFIG_FILE${NC}"
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+# Normal mode - inject credentials
+if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Error: Must run as root (sudo)${NC}"
+    echo "Usage: sudo $0 [/dev/sdX]"
+    echo ""
+    echo "First-time setup (no sudo): $0 --setup"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Load config
+if [ -n "$SUDO_USER" ]; then
+    USER_HOME=$(getent passwd "$SUDO_USER" | cut -d: -f6)
+    CONFIG_FILE="$USER_HOME/.config/stegasoo/wifi.conf"
+fi
+
+if [ ! -f "$CONFIG_FILE" ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Config not found: $CONFIG_FILE${NC}"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Run setup first (without sudo):"
+    echo "  ./inject-wifi.sh --setup"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+source "$CONFIG_FILE"
+
+if [ -z "$WIFI_SSID" ] || [ -z "$WIFI_PASS" ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Invalid config. Run --setup again.${NC}"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Find partitions
+MANUAL_DEV="$1"
+
+if [ -n "$MANUAL_DEV" ]; then
+    # Strip partition number if given (e.g., /dev/sdb1 -> /dev/sdb)
+    BASE_DEV=$(echo "$MANUAL_DEV" | sed 's/[0-9]*$//')
+    BOOT_DEV="${BASE_DEV}1"
+    ROOT_DEV="${BASE_DEV}2"
+else
+    # Auto-detect by label
+    BOOT_PART=$(lsblk -o NAME,FSTYPE,LABEL -rn | grep -E "vfat.*(bootfs|boot)" | head -1 | awk '{print $1}')
+    ROOT_PART=$(lsblk -o NAME,FSTYPE,LABEL -rn | grep -E "ext4.*rootfs" | head -1 | awk '{print $1}')
+
+    if [ -z "$BOOT_PART" ] || [ -z "$ROOT_PART" ]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Could not find boot/root partitions. Is the SD card inserted?${NC}"
+        echo ""
+        lsblk -o NAME,SIZE,FSTYPE,LABEL
+        echo ""
+        echo -e "${YELLOW}Tip: Specify device manually: sudo $0 /dev/sdX${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+
+    BOOT_DEV="/dev/$BOOT_PART"
+    ROOT_DEV="/dev/$ROOT_PART"
+fi
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}Found partitions:${NC}"
+echo -e "  Boot: ${YELLOW}$BOOT_DEV${NC}"
+echo -e "  Root: ${YELLOW}$ROOT_DEV${NC}"
+
+# Mount points
+BOOT_MNT="/tmp/stegasoo-boot-$$"
+ROOT_MNT="/tmp/stegasoo-root-$$"
+
+cleanup() {
+    umount "$BOOT_MNT" 2>/dev/null || true
+    umount "$ROOT_MNT" 2>/dev/null || true
+    rmdir "$BOOT_MNT" "$ROOT_MNT" 2>/dev/null || true
+}
+trap cleanup EXIT
+
+mkdir -p "$BOOT_MNT" "$ROOT_MNT"
+
+# Mount partitions
+mount "$BOOT_DEV" "$BOOT_MNT"
+mount "$ROOT_DEV" "$ROOT_MNT"
+
+echo ""
+
+# 1. Write NetworkManager config (Bookworm+)
+NM_DIR="$ROOT_MNT/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections"
+if [ -d "$ROOT_MNT/etc/NetworkManager" ]; then
+    mkdir -p "$NM_DIR"
+
+    # NetworkManager connection file
+    NM_FILE="$NM_DIR/stegasoo-wifi.nmconnection"
+    cat > "$NM_FILE" << EOF
+[connection]
+id=$WIFI_SSID
+type=wifi
+autoconnect=true
+
+[wifi]
+mode=infrastructure
+ssid=$WIFI_SSID
+
+[wifi-security]
+auth-alg=open
+key-mgmt=wpa-psk
+psk=$WIFI_PASS
+
+[ipv4]
+method=auto
+
+[ipv6]
+method=auto
+EOF
+    chmod 600 "$NM_FILE"
+    echo -e "${GREEN}Created NetworkManager config (Bookworm)${NC}"
+fi
+
+# 2. Write wpa_supplicant.conf (legacy, boot partition)
+if [ -n "$WIFI_PSK_HASH" ]; then
+    cat > "$BOOT_MNT/wpa_supplicant.conf" << EOF
+ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev
+update_config=1
+country=$WIFI_COUNTRY
+
+network={
+    ssid="$WIFI_SSID"
+    psk=$WIFI_PSK_HASH
+}
+EOF
+    echo -e "${GREEN}Created wpa_supplicant.conf (legacy)${NC}"
+fi
+
+# 3. Set WiFi country in boot config
+if [ -f "$BOOT_MNT/config.txt" ]; then
+    if ! grep -q "^dtparam=cfg80211" "$BOOT_MNT/config.txt"; then
+        echo "" >> "$BOOT_MNT/config.txt"
+        echo "# WiFi country" >> "$BOOT_MNT/config.txt"
+        echo "dtparam=cfg80211" >> "$BOOT_MNT/config.txt"
+    fi
+fi
+
+echo -e "  SSID: ${YELLOW}$WIFI_SSID${NC}"
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${GREEN}Done! WiFi credentials injected for Bookworm + legacy.${NC}"

rpi/patches/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+# RPi Patches
+
+This directory contains patches for dependencies that need modifications to build on ARM64.
+
+## Structure
+
+```
+patches/
+  <package>/
+    arm64.patch       # Standard unified diff patch file
+    apply-patch.sh    # Script with fallback strategies
+```
+
+## How It Works
+
+The `apply-patch.sh` script tries multiple strategies in order:
+
+1. **Patch file** - Apply the `.patch` file using `patch -p1`
+2. **Sed fallback** - Use sed for simple string replacements
+3. **Python fallback** - Use regex for flexible pattern matching
+
+This layered approach handles:
+- Exact matches (patch file works)
+- Minor upstream changes (sed catches variations)
+- Significant changes (Python regex is most flexible)
+- Already patched files (detected and skipped)
+
+## Adding a New Patch
+
+1. Create a directory: `patches/<package>/`
+2. Create the patch file: `git diff > arm64.patch`
+3. Create `apply-patch.sh` with appropriate fallback logic
+4. Update `setup.sh` to call the patch script
+
+## jpegio Patch
+
+The jpegio library includes x86-specific `-m64` compiler flags that fail on ARM64.
+The patch removes these flags by replacing:
+
+```python
+cargs.append('-m64')
+```
+
+with:
+
+```python
+pass  # ARM64: removed x86-specific -m64 flag
+```
+
+## Updating Patches
+
+When upstream changes break a patch:
+
+1. Clone the new version
+2. Make the necessary modifications
+3. Generate a new patch: `diff -u original modified > arm64.patch`
+4. Test on a fresh Pi install

rpi/patches/jpegio/apply-patch.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+#
+# Apply ARM64 patch to jpegio
+# This script tries multiple strategies to remove the x86-specific -m64 flag
+#
+# Usage: ./apply-patch.sh /path/to/jpegio
+#
+
+set -e
+
+JPEGIO_DIR="${1:-.}"
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
+PATCH_FILE="$SCRIPT_DIR/arm64.patch"
+
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+NC='\033[0m'
+
+cd "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+
+echo "Applying ARM64 patch to jpegio..."
+
+# Fix CRLF line endings (jpegio uses Windows line endings)
+if file setup.py | grep -q CRLF; then
+    echo "  Converting CRLF to LF..."
+    sed -i 's/\r$//' setup.py
+fi
+
+# Strategy 1: Try the standard patch file
+if [ -f "$PATCH_FILE" ]; then
+    echo "  Trying patch file..."
+    if patch -p1 --dry-run < "$PATCH_FILE" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+        patch -p1 < "$PATCH_FILE"
+        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓ Patch applied successfully${NC}"
+        exit 0
+    else
+        echo -e "  ${YELLOW}Patch file didn't apply cleanly, trying fallback...${NC}"
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Strategy 2: Sed replacement (handles any number of occurrences)
+if grep -q "cargs.append('-m64')" setup.py 2>/dev/null; then
+    echo "  Using sed fallback..."
+    sed -i "s/cargs.append('-m64')/pass  # ARM64: removed x86-specific -m64 flag/g" setup.py
+
+    # Verify the fix
+    if grep -q "cargs.append('-m64')" setup.py; then
+        echo -e "  ${RED}✗ Sed replacement failed${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓ Sed fallback successful${NC}"
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+# Strategy 3: Check if already patched
+if grep -q "ARM64: removed" setup.py 2>/dev/null; then
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓ Already patched${NC}"
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+# Strategy 4: Python-based patching (most flexible)
+echo "  Using Python fallback..."
+python3 << 'PYTHON_PATCH'
+import re
+import sys
+
+with open('setup.py', 'r') as f:
+    content = f.read()
+
+original = content
+
+# Pattern 1: Direct replacement
+content = re.sub(
+    r"cargs\.append\(['\"]+-m64['\"]+\)",
+    "pass  # ARM64: removed x86-specific -m64 flag",
+    content
+)
+
+# Pattern 2: Handle variations with different quotes or spacing
+content = re.sub(
+    r"cargs\.append\s*\(\s*['\"]+-m64['\"]+\s*\)",
+    "pass  # ARM64: removed x86-specific -m64 flag",
+    content
+)
+
+if content == original:
+    # Check if already patched or pattern not found
+    if "ARM64: removed" in content:
+        print("Already patched")
+        sys.exit(0)
+    else:
+        print("Warning: -m64 pattern not found in setup.py")
+        print("This may indicate jpegio's structure has changed significantly")
+        sys.exit(0)  # Don't fail - maybe they removed it upstream
+
+with open('setup.py', 'w') as f:
+    f.write(content)
+
+print("Python patch applied")
+PYTHON_PATCH
+
+if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓ Python fallback successful${NC}"
+    exit 0
+fi
+
+echo -e "${RED}✗ All patching strategies failed${NC}"
+echo "Please check jpegio's setup.py manually"
+exit 1

rpi/patches/jpegio/arm64.patch

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+--- a/setup.py
++++ b/setup.py
+@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ elif sys.platform == 'darwin': # macOS
+     largs.append('-mmacosx-version-min=10.9')
+
+     if arch == 'x64':
+-        cargs.append('-m64')
++        pass  # ARM64: removed x86-specific -m64 flag
+ elif sys.platform == 'linux':
+     cargs.extend(['-w', '-fPIC'])
+
+@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ elif sys.platform == 'linux':
+     cargs.extend(['-w', '-fPIC'])
+
+     if arch == 'x64':
+-        cargs.append('-m64')
++        pass  # ARM64: removed x86-specific -m64 flag
+     dname_libjpeg = 'libjpeg'
+
+ # end of if-else

rpi/pull-image.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,207 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+#
+# Pull Stegasoo image from SD card
+# Auto-detects SD card, copies with progress, shrinks, and compresses
+#
+# Usage: ./pull-image.sh [output-name] [device]
+#        Output will be: stegasoo-rpi-YYYYMMDD.img.zst (or custom name)
+#        Use .img extension to skip compression: ./pull-image.sh foo.img
+#
+# If device is specified, skips auto-detection (useful for large drives)
+#
+
+set -e
+
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+BLUE='\033[0;34m'
+BOLD='\033[1m'
+NC='\033[0m'
+
+# Check for required tools
+for cmd in dd pv zstd lsblk; do
+    if ! command -v $cmd &> /dev/null; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: $cmd is required but not installed.${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+done
+
+# Check for root
+if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Error: Must run as root (sudo)${NC}"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Output filename and optional device
+if [ -n "$1" ]; then
+    OUTPUT="$1"
+else
+    OUTPUT="stegasoo-rpi-$(date +%Y%m%d).img.zst"
+fi
+MANUAL_DEVICE="$2"
+
+# Check if output ends in .img (skip compression) or .zst (compress)
+SKIP_COMPRESS=false
+if [[ "$OUTPUT" == *.img ]]; then
+    IMG_FILE="$OUTPUT"
+    SKIP_COMPRESS=true
+elif [[ "$OUTPUT" == *.zst ]]; then
+    IMG_FILE="${OUTPUT%.zst}"
+else
+    # No recognized extension, add .img.zst
+    IMG_FILE="${OUTPUT}.img"
+    OUTPUT="${OUTPUT}.img.zst"
+fi
+
+echo -e "${BLUE}"
+echo "╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗"
+echo "║              Stegasoo SD Card Image Puller                    ║"
+echo "╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝"
+echo -e "${NC}"
+
+# Use manual device or auto-detect
+if [ -n "$MANUAL_DEVICE" ]; then
+    # Manual device specified
+    if [ ! -b "$MANUAL_DEVICE" ]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: $MANUAL_DEVICE is not a block device${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+    SELECTED="$MANUAL_DEVICE"
+    echo -e "Using specified device: ${YELLOW}$SELECTED${NC}"
+    echo ""
+    lsblk "$SELECTED" -o NAME,SIZE,TYPE,MODEL
+    echo ""
+else
+    # Auto-detect SD card candidates
+    # Looking for: USB/removable, 8-128GB, not mounted as root filesystem
+    echo -e "${BOLD}Scanning for SD cards...${NC}"
+    echo ""
+
+    declare -a CANDIDATES
+    declare -a CANDIDATE_INFO
+
+    while IFS= read -r line; do
+        DEV=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $1}')
+        SIZE=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $2}')
+        TYPE=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $3}')
+        TRAN=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $4}')
+        MODEL=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $5" "$6" "$7}' | xargs)
+
+        # Skip if it's the root filesystem
+        if mount | grep -q "^/dev/${DEV}[0-9]* on / "; then
+            continue
+        fi
+
+        # Skip if any partition is mounted as root
+        ROOT_DEV=$(mount | grep " on / " | awk '{print $1}' | sed 's/[0-9]*$//')
+        if [[ "/dev/$DEV" == "$ROOT_DEV" ]]; then
+            continue
+        fi
+
+        # Get size in bytes for reliable comparison
+        SIZE_BYTES=$(lsblk -b -d -o SIZE -n "/dev/$DEV" 2>/dev/null | tr -d ' ')
+        SIZE_GB_INT=$((SIZE_BYTES / 1073741824))  # 1024^3
+
+        # Check if size is in SD card range (8GB - 128GB)
+        if [ "$SIZE_GB_INT" -ge 8 ] && [ "$SIZE_GB_INT" -le 128 ]; then
+            CANDIDATES+=("/dev/$DEV")
+            CANDIDATE_INFO+=("$SIZE $TYPE ${TRAN:-???} $MODEL")
+        fi
+    done < <(lsblk -d -o NAME,SIZE,TYPE,TRAN,MODEL -n | grep "disk")
+
+    if [ ${#CANDIDATES[@]} -eq 0 ]; then
+        echo -e "${RED}No SD card candidates found.${NC}"
+        echo "Looking for USB/removable disks between 8GB and 128GB."
+        echo ""
+        echo "Available disks:"
+        lsblk -d -o NAME,SIZE,TYPE,TRAN,MODEL
+        echo ""
+        echo -e "${YELLOW}Tip: Specify device manually: $0 output.img.zst /dev/sdX${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+
+    echo -e "${GREEN}Found ${#CANDIDATES[@]} candidate(s):${NC}"
+    echo ""
+
+    for i in "${!CANDIDATES[@]}"; do
+        echo -e "  ${BOLD}[$((i+1))]${NC} ${CANDIDATES[$i]} - ${CANDIDATE_INFO[$i]}"
+    done
+
+    echo ""
+
+    if [ ${#CANDIDATES[@]} -eq 1 ]; then
+        SELECTED="${CANDIDATES[0]}"
+        echo -e "Auto-selected: ${YELLOW}$SELECTED${NC}"
+    else
+        read -p "Select device [1-${#CANDIDATES[@]}]: " -r
+        if [[ ! $REPLY =~ ^[0-9]+$ ]] || [ "$REPLY" -lt 1 ] || [ "$REPLY" -gt ${#CANDIDATES[@]} ]; then
+            echo -e "${RED}Invalid selection.${NC}"
+            exit 1
+        fi
+        SELECTED="${CANDIDATES[$((REPLY-1))]}"
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Show partitions
+echo ""
+echo -e "${BOLD}Partitions on $SELECTED:${NC}"
+lsblk "$SELECTED" -o NAME,SIZE,FSTYPE,LABEL,MOUNTPOINT
+echo ""
+
+# Final confirmation
+echo -e "${RED}╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗${NC}"
+echo -e "${RED}║  WARNING: This will read the ENTIRE device:                   ║${NC}"
+echo -e "${RED}║  $SELECTED                                                  ║${NC}"
+echo -e "${RED}╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝${NC}"
+echo ""
+echo -e "Output: ${YELLOW}$OUTPUT${NC}"
+echo ""
+read -p "Continue? [y/N] " -n 1 -r
+echo
+if [[ ! $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+    echo "Aborted."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Get device size for pv
+DEV_SIZE=$(blockdev --getsize64 "$SELECTED")
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${GREEN}[1/3]${NC} Copying image from $SELECTED..."
+dd if="$SELECTED" bs=4M status=none | pv -s "$DEV_SIZE" > "$IMG_FILE"
+sync
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${GREEN}[2/3]${NC} Shrinking image..."
+if command -v pishrink.sh &> /dev/null; then
+    pishrink.sh "$IMG_FILE"
+elif [ -f "./pishrink.sh" ]; then
+    bash ./pishrink.sh "$IMG_FILE"
+elif [ -f "../pishrink.sh" ]; then
+    bash ../pishrink.sh "$IMG_FILE"
+else
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}pishrink.sh not found, skipping shrink step.${NC}"
+    echo "Download from: https://github.com/Drewsif/PiShrink"
+fi
+
+echo ""
+if [ "$SKIP_COMPRESS" = true ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}[3/3]${NC} Skipping compression (.img output)"
+    FINAL_SIZE=$(du -h "$IMG_FILE" | awk '{print $1}')
+    OUTPUT="$IMG_FILE"
+else
+    echo -e "${GREEN}[3/3]${NC} Compressing with zstd..."
+    pv "$IMG_FILE" | zstd -19 -T0 -q > "$OUTPUT"
+    rm -f "$IMG_FILE"
+    FINAL_SIZE=$(du -h "$OUTPUT" | awk '{print $1}')
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${GREEN}╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗${NC}"
+echo -e "${GREEN}║                    Image Complete!                            ║${NC}"
+echo -e "${GREEN}╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝${NC}"
+echo ""
+echo -e "Output: ${YELLOW}$OUTPUT${NC}"
+echo -e "Size:   ${YELLOW}$FINAL_SIZE${NC}"
+echo ""

rpi/sanitize-for-image.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,595 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+#
+# Sanitize Raspberry Pi for SD Card Image Distribution
+# Run this BEFORE creating an image with dd
+#
+# This script removes:
+#   - WiFi credentials (unless --soft)
+#   - SSH host keys (will regenerate on boot)
+#   - SSH authorized keys
+#   - User-specific data
+#   - Bash history
+#   - Logs
+#   - Stegasoo auth database (users will create their own admin)
+#
+# Usage:
+#   sudo ./sanitize-for-image.sh                 # Full sanitize for image distribution
+#   sudo ./sanitize-for-image.sh --soft          # Soft reset (keeps WiFi for testing)
+#   sudo ./sanitize-for-image.sh --soft --reboot # Soft reset and auto-reboot
+#   sudo ./sanitize-for-image.sh --reboot        # Full sanitize and auto-shutdown
+#
+
+set -e
+
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+CYAN='\033[0;36m'
+GRAY='\033[0;90m'
+BOLD='\033[1m'
+NC='\033[0m'
+
+# Show help
+show_help() {
+    echo "Stegasoo Sanitize Script - Prepare Pi for SD Card Imaging"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Usage: sudo $0 [options]"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Options:"
+    echo "  -h, --help     Show this help message"
+    echo "  -s, --soft     Soft reset (keeps WiFi for testing)"
+    echo "  -r, --reboot   Auto-reboot/shutdown when done"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Examples:"
+    echo "  sudo $0                 # Full sanitize, prompts for shutdown"
+    echo "  sudo $0 --soft          # Keep WiFi, reset everything else"
+    echo "  sudo $0 --soft --reboot # Soft reset, auto-reboot"
+    echo "  sudo $0 --reboot        # Full sanitize, auto-shutdown"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Config override:"
+    echo "  Set STEGASOO_DIR to specify a custom install location:"
+    echo "    export STEGASOO_DIR=\"/home/pi/stegasoo\""
+    echo "    sudo -E $0"
+    echo ""
+    exit 0
+}
+
+SOFT_RESET=false
+AUTO_REBOOT=false
+for arg in "$@"; do
+    case $arg in
+        -h|--help) show_help ;;
+        --soft|-s) SOFT_RESET=true ;;
+        --reboot|-r) AUTO_REBOOT=true ;;
+    esac
+done
+
+if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Error: Must run as root (sudo)${NC}"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+clear
+echo ""
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+echo -e "${GRAY} · .  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  ·${NC}"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m    ___  _____  ___    ___    _    ___    ___    ___\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   / __||_   _|| __|  / __|  /_\\\\  / __|  / _ \\\\  / _ \\\\\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   \\\\__ \\\\  | |  | _|  | (_ | / _ \\\\ \\\\__ \\\\ | (_) || (_) |\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   |___/  |_|  |___|  \\___|/_/ \\_\\\\|___/  \\\\___/  \\\\___/\033[0m"
+echo -e "${GRAY} · .  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  ·${NC}"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+if [ "$SOFT_RESET" = true ]; then
+    echo -e "\033[1;37m                  Soft Reset (Factory)\033[0m"
+else
+    echo -e "\033[1;37m                  Sanitize for Imaging\033[0m"
+fi
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+echo ""
+
+if [ "$SOFT_RESET" = true ]; then
+    echo "  WiFi credentials will be KEPT for continued testing."
+    echo "  Everything else will be reset to first-boot state."
+else
+    echo "  This will remove ALL personal data for imaging."
+    echo "  The system will shut down when complete."
+fi
+echo ""
+
+if [ "$AUTO_REBOOT" = false ]; then
+    # Flush input buffer before prompt
+    read -t 0.1 -n 10000 discard </dev/tty 2>/dev/null || true
+    read -p "Continue? This cannot be undone! [y/N] " -n 1 -r </dev/tty
+    echo
+    if [[ ! $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+        echo "Aborted."
+        exit 1
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Track validation results
+VALIDATION_ERRORS=0
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 1: WiFi Credentials
+# =============================================================================
+if [ "$SOFT_RESET" = true ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}[1/11]${NC} Keeping WiFi credentials (soft reset)..."
+    echo "  WiFi config preserved"
+else
+    echo -e "${GREEN}[1/11]${NC} Removing WiFi credentials..."
+
+    # Remove from rootfs
+    if [ -f /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf ]; then
+        cat > /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf << 'EOF'
+ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev
+update_config=1
+country=US
+
+# Add your WiFi network here on first boot:
+# network={
+#     ssid="YourNetworkName"
+#     psk="YourPassword"
+# }
+EOF
+        echo "  Cleared /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf"
+    fi
+
+    # Remove from boot partition (headless setup file)
+    BOOT_PART=$(findmnt -n -o SOURCE /boot/firmware 2>/dev/null || findmnt -n -o SOURCE /boot 2>/dev/null || echo "")
+    if [ -n "$BOOT_PART" ]; then
+        BOOT_MOUNT=$(findmnt -n -o TARGET "$BOOT_PART" 2>/dev/null || echo "/boot")
+        rm -f "$BOOT_MOUNT/wpa_supplicant.conf" 2>/dev/null || true
+        echo "  Removed boot partition WiFi config"
+    fi
+
+    # Remove NetworkManager connections (RPi OS Bookworm+)
+    if [ -d /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections ]; then
+        # Remove all WiFi connections (files containing type=wifi)
+        for conn in /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/*; do
+            if [ -f "$conn" ] && grep -q "type=wifi" "$conn" 2>/dev/null; then
+                rm -f "$conn"
+                echo "  Removed NetworkManager: $(basename "$conn")"
+            fi
+        done
+    fi
+
+    # Remove netplan WiFi configs (Ubuntu-based systems)
+    if [ -d /etc/netplan ]; then
+        for np in /etc/netplan/*.yaml; do
+            if [ -f "$np" ] && grep -q "wifis:" "$np" 2>/dev/null; then
+                rm -f "$np"
+                echo "  Removed netplan: $(basename "$np")"
+            fi
+        done
+        # Also remove NM-generated netplan files (contain WiFi SSIDs)
+        rm -f /etc/netplan/90-NM-*.yaml 2>/dev/null && echo "  Removed netplan NM configs"
+    fi
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 2: SSH Authorized Keys
+# =============================================================================
+echo -e "${GREEN}[2/11]${NC} Removing SSH authorized keys..."
+for user_home in /home/*; do
+    if [ -d "$user_home/.ssh" ]; then
+        rm -f "$user_home/.ssh/authorized_keys"
+        rm -f "$user_home/.ssh/known_hosts"
+        echo "  Cleared $user_home/.ssh/"
+    fi
+done
+rm -f /root/.ssh/authorized_keys /root/.ssh/known_hosts 2>/dev/null || true
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 3: SSH Host Keys
+# =============================================================================
+echo -e "${GREEN}[3/11]${NC} Removing SSH host keys (will regenerate on first boot)..."
+rm -f /etc/ssh/ssh_host_*
+
+# Create a first-boot service to regenerate SSH keys
+cat > /etc/systemd/system/regenerate-ssh-keys.service <<'SSHEOF'
+[Unit]
+Description=Regenerate SSH host keys on first boot
+Before=ssh.service
+ConditionPathExists=!/etc/ssh/ssh_host_ed25519_key
+
+[Service]
+Type=oneshot
+ExecStart=/usr/bin/ssh-keygen -A
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target
+SSHEOF
+
+systemctl enable regenerate-ssh-keys.service 2>/dev/null || true
+echo "  SSH host keys removed (will regenerate on first boot)"
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 4: Bash History
+# =============================================================================
+echo -e "${GREEN}[4/11]${NC} Clearing bash history..."
+for user_home in /home/*; do
+    rm -f "$user_home/.bash_history"
+    rm -f "$user_home/.python_history"
+done
+rm -f /root/.bash_history /root/.python_history 2>/dev/null || true
+history -c 2>/dev/null || true
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 5: Stegasoo User Data
+# =============================================================================
+echo -e "${GREEN}[5/11]${NC} Removing Stegasoo user data..."
+# Remove auth database (users create their own admin on first run)
+rm -rf /opt/stegasoo/frontends/web/instance/ 2>/dev/null
+rm -rf /home/*/stegasoo/frontends/web/instance/
+# Remove SSL certs (will be regenerated)
+rm -rf /opt/stegasoo/frontends/web/certs/ 2>/dev/null
+rm -rf /home/*/stegasoo/frontends/web/certs/
+# Remove any .env files with channel keys
+rm -f /opt/stegasoo/frontends/web/.env 2>/dev/null
+rm -f /home/*/stegasoo/frontends/web/.env
+# Reset port 443 redirect (user reconfigures in wizard)
+if systemctl is-enabled --quiet iptables-restore 2>/dev/null; then
+    systemctl disable iptables-restore 2>/dev/null || true
+    rm -f /etc/systemd/system/iptables-restore.service
+    rm -f /etc/iptables.rules
+    iptables -t nat -F PREROUTING 2>/dev/null || true
+    echo "  Port 443 redirect cleared"
+fi
+echo "  Stegasoo instance data cleared"
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 6: First-Boot Wizard Setup
+# =============================================================================
+echo -e "${GREEN}[6/11]${NC} Setting up first-boot wizard..."
+
+# Find stegasoo install directory (prefer /opt/stegasoo)
+STEGASOO_DIR=""
+if [ -d /opt/stegasoo ]; then
+    STEGASOO_DIR="/opt/stegasoo"
+else
+    STEGASOO_DIR=$(ls -d /home/*/stegasoo 2>/dev/null | head -1)
+fi
+
+if [ -z "$STEGASOO_DIR" ]; then
+    # Last resort fallback
+    if [ -d /root/stegasoo ]; then
+        STEGASOO_DIR="/root/stegasoo"
+    fi
+fi
+
+STEGASOO_USER=$(stat -c '%U' "$STEGASOO_DIR" 2>/dev/null || echo "pi")
+echo "  Stegasoo directory: $STEGASOO_DIR"
+echo "  Stegasoo user: $STEGASOO_USER"
+
+# Check and repair venv if needed (paths break when moving directories)
+if [ -n "$STEGASOO_DIR" ] && [ -d "$STEGASOO_DIR/venv" ]; then
+    VENV_PYTHON="$STEGASOO_DIR/venv/bin/python"
+    # Check if venv python works and has stegasoo installed
+    if ! "$VENV_PYTHON" -c "import stegasoo" 2>/dev/null; then
+        echo "  Venv broken or stegasoo not installed, rebuilding..."
+        rm -rf "$STEGASOO_DIR/venv"
+
+        # Find Python 3.12 (prefer pyenv, fall back to system)
+        USER_HOME=$(eval echo "~$STEGASOO_USER")
+        PYENV_PYTHON="$USER_HOME/.pyenv/versions/3.12*/bin/python"
+        if compgen -G "$PYENV_PYTHON" > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+            PYTHON_BIN=$(ls $PYENV_PYTHON 2>/dev/null | head -1)
+            echo "  Using pyenv Python: $PYTHON_BIN"
+        elif command -v python3.12 &>/dev/null; then
+            PYTHON_BIN="python3.12"
+            echo "  Using system Python 3.12"
+        else
+            PYTHON_BIN="python3"
+            echo "  Warning: Python 3.12 not found, using $($PYTHON_BIN --version)"
+        fi
+
+        sudo -u "$STEGASOO_USER" "$PYTHON_BIN" -m venv "$STEGASOO_DIR/venv"
+        sudo -u "$STEGASOO_USER" "$STEGASOO_DIR/venv/bin/pip" install --quiet --upgrade pip setuptools wheel
+
+        # On ARM64, jpegio needs patching before install
+        ARCH=$(uname -m)
+        if [[ "$ARCH" == "aarch64" || "$ARCH" == "arm64" ]]; then
+            echo "  Building jpegio for ARM64 (this may take a minute)..."
+            # Install build deps
+            sudo -u "$STEGASOO_USER" "$STEGASOO_DIR/venv/bin/pip" install --quiet cython numpy
+            JPEGIO_DIR="/tmp/jpegio-build-$$"
+            rm -rf "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+            if git clone https://github.com/dwgoon/jpegio.git "$JPEGIO_DIR" 2>/dev/null; then
+                # Apply patch to remove -m64 flag
+                if [ -f "$STEGASOO_DIR/rpi/patches/jpegio/apply-patch.sh" ]; then
+                    bash "$STEGASOO_DIR/rpi/patches/jpegio/apply-patch.sh" "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+                else
+                    sed -i "s/cargs.append('-m64')/pass  # ARM64 fix/g" "$JPEGIO_DIR/setup.py"
+                fi
+                # Change ownership so user can build
+                chown -R "$STEGASOO_USER:$STEGASOO_USER" "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+                sudo -u "$STEGASOO_USER" "$STEGASOO_DIR/venv/bin/pip" install "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+                rm -rf "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+            else
+                echo "  Warning: Failed to clone jpegio, DCT mode may not work"
+            fi
+        fi
+
+        sudo -u "$STEGASOO_USER" "$STEGASOO_DIR/venv/bin/pip" install --quiet -e "$STEGASOO_DIR[web]"
+        echo "  Venv rebuilt and stegasoo installed"
+    else
+        echo "  Venv OK"
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Ensure PATH hook exists for stegasoo CLI and scripts
+if [ ! -f /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-path.sh ]; then
+    echo "  Creating PATH hook..."
+    cat > /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-path.sh <<'PATHEOF'
+# Stegasoo CLI and scripts
+if [ -d /opt/stegasoo/venv/bin ]; then
+    export PATH="/opt/stegasoo/venv/bin:$PATH"
+fi
+if [ -d /opt/stegasoo/rpi ]; then
+    export PATH="/opt/stegasoo/rpi:$PATH"
+fi
+PATHEOF
+    chmod 644 /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-path.sh
+    echo "  Installed PATH hook to /etc/profile.d/"
+else
+    echo "  PATH hook OK"
+fi
+
+if [ -n "$STEGASOO_DIR" ] && [ -f "$STEGASOO_DIR/rpi/stegasoo-wizard.sh" ]; then
+    # Install the profile.d hook
+    cp "$STEGASOO_DIR/rpi/stegasoo-wizard.sh" /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-wizard.sh
+    chmod 644 /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-wizard.sh
+    echo "  Installed wizard hook to /etc/profile.d/"
+
+    # Create the first-boot flag
+    touch /etc/stegasoo-first-boot
+    echo "  Created /etc/stegasoo-first-boot flag"
+
+    # Reset systemd service to defaults (wizard will reconfigure)
+    cat > /etc/systemd/system/stegasoo.service <<EOF
+[Unit]
+Description=Stegasoo Web UI
+After=network.target
+
+[Service]
+Type=simple
+User=$STEGASOO_USER
+WorkingDirectory=$STEGASOO_DIR/frontends/web
+Environment="PATH=$STEGASOO_DIR/venv/bin:/usr/bin"
+Environment="STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED=true"
+Environment="STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=false"
+Environment="STEGASOO_PORT=5000"
+Environment="STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY="
+ExecStart=$STEGASOO_DIR/venv/bin/python app.py
+Restart=on-failure
+RestartSec=5
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target
+EOF
+    systemctl daemon-reload
+    echo "  Reset systemd service to defaults"
+else
+    echo -e "  ${RED}ERROR: Could not find wizard script${NC}"
+    echo "  STEGASOO_DIR: $STEGASOO_DIR"
+    VALIDATION_ERRORS=$((VALIDATION_ERRORS + 1))
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 7: Logs
+# =============================================================================
+echo -e "${GREEN}[7/11]${NC} Clearing logs..."
+journalctl --rotate 2>/dev/null || true
+journalctl --vacuum-time=1s 2>/dev/null || true
+rm -rf /var/log/*.log /var/log/*.gz /var/log/*.[0-9] 2>/dev/null || true
+rm -rf /var/log/apt/* 2>/dev/null || true
+rm -rf /var/log/journal/* 2>/dev/null || true
+find /var/log -type f -name "*.log" -delete 2>/dev/null || true
+echo "  Logs cleared"
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 8: Temporary Files
+# =============================================================================
+echo -e "${GREEN}[8/11]${NC} Clearing temporary files..."
+rm -rf /tmp/* 2>/dev/null || true
+rm -rf /var/tmp/* 2>/dev/null || true
+echo "  Temp files cleared"
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 9: Package Cache
+# =============================================================================
+echo -e "${GREEN}[9/11]${NC} Clearing package cache..."
+apt-get clean 2>/dev/null || true
+rm -rf /var/cache/apt/archives/* 2>/dev/null || true
+echo "  Package cache cleared"
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 10: Remove Overclock Settings
+# =============================================================================
+if [ "$SOFT_RESET" = true ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}[10/11]${NC} Keeping overclock settings (soft reset)..."
+    echo "  Overclock config preserved"
+else
+    echo -e "${GREEN}[10/11]${NC} Removing overclock settings..."
+    CONFIG_FILE="/boot/firmware/config.txt"
+    if [ ! -f "$CONFIG_FILE" ]; then
+        CONFIG_FILE="/boot/config.txt"
+    fi
+
+    if [ -f "$CONFIG_FILE" ]; then
+        # Remove overclock-related lines
+        if grep -q "over_voltage\|arm_freq\|gpu_freq" "$CONFIG_FILE" 2>/dev/null; then
+            # Create temp file without overclock lines
+            grep -v "^over_voltage=\|^arm_freq=\|^gpu_freq=\|^# Overclock" "$CONFIG_FILE" > "${CONFIG_FILE}.tmp"
+            mv "${CONFIG_FILE}.tmp" "$CONFIG_FILE"
+            echo "  Removed overclock settings from $CONFIG_FILE"
+        else
+            echo "  No overclock settings found"
+        fi
+    else
+        echo "  Config file not found, skipping"
+    fi
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Step 11: Final Sync
+# =============================================================================
+echo -e "${GREEN}[11/11]${NC} Final sync..."
+rm -f /root/.bash_history 2>/dev/null || true
+sync
+echo "  Filesystem synced"
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Validation
+# =============================================================================
+echo ""
+echo -e "${CYAN}Validating sanitization...${NC}"
+
+# Check first-boot flag
+if [ -f /etc/stegasoo-first-boot ]; then
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}[PASS]${NC} First-boot flag exists"
+else
+    echo -e "  ${RED}[FAIL]${NC} First-boot flag missing"
+    VALIDATION_ERRORS=$((VALIDATION_ERRORS + 1))
+fi
+
+# Check profile.d hook
+if [ -f /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-wizard.sh ]; then
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}[PASS]${NC} Wizard hook installed"
+else
+    echo -e "  ${RED}[FAIL]${NC} Wizard hook missing"
+    VALIDATION_ERRORS=$((VALIDATION_ERRORS + 1))
+fi
+
+# Check SSH host keys removed
+if ls /etc/ssh/ssh_host_* 1>/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo -e "  ${RED}[FAIL]${NC} SSH host keys still present"
+    VALIDATION_ERRORS=$((VALIDATION_ERRORS + 1))
+else
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}[PASS]${NC} SSH host keys removed"
+fi
+
+# Check Stegasoo instance data removed
+DB_FOUND=false
+if ls /opt/stegasoo/frontends/web/instance/*.db 1>/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    DB_FOUND=true
+fi
+if ls /home/*/stegasoo/frontends/web/instance/*.db 1>/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    DB_FOUND=true
+fi
+if [ "$DB_FOUND" = true ]; then
+    echo -e "  ${RED}[FAIL]${NC} Stegasoo database still present"
+    VALIDATION_ERRORS=$((VALIDATION_ERRORS + 1))
+else
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}[PASS]${NC} Stegasoo database removed"
+fi
+
+# Check WiFi (only for full sanitize)
+if [ "$SOFT_RESET" = false ]; then
+    WIFI_FOUND=false
+
+    # Check wpa_supplicant
+    if grep -q "psk=" /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf 2>/dev/null; then
+        WIFI_FOUND=true
+    fi
+
+    # Check NetworkManager
+    for conn in /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/*; do
+        if [ -f "$conn" ] && grep -q "type=wifi" "$conn" 2>/dev/null; then
+            WIFI_FOUND=true
+            break
+        fi
+    done
+
+    # Check netplan
+    for np in /etc/netplan/*.yaml; do
+        if [ -f "$np" ] && grep -q "wifis:" "$np" 2>/dev/null; then
+            WIFI_FOUND=true
+            break
+        fi
+    done
+    # Check NM-generated netplan
+    if ls /etc/netplan/90-NM-*.yaml 1>/dev/null 2>&1; then
+        WIFI_FOUND=true
+    fi
+
+    if [ "$WIFI_FOUND" = true ]; then
+        echo -e "  ${RED}[FAIL]${NC} WiFi credentials still present"
+        VALIDATION_ERRORS=$((VALIDATION_ERRORS + 1))
+    else
+        echo -e "  ${GREEN}[PASS]${NC} WiFi credentials cleared"
+    fi
+else
+    echo -e "  ${YELLOW}[SKIP]${NC} WiFi check (soft reset mode)"
+fi
+
+# Check authorized_keys removed
+AUTH_KEYS_FOUND=false
+for user_home in /home/*; do
+    if [ -f "$user_home/.ssh/authorized_keys" ]; then
+        AUTH_KEYS_FOUND=true
+        break
+    fi
+done
+if [ "$AUTH_KEYS_FOUND" = true ]; then
+    echo -e "  ${RED}[FAIL]${NC} SSH authorized_keys still present"
+    VALIDATION_ERRORS=$((VALIDATION_ERRORS + 1))
+else
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}[PASS]${NC} SSH authorized_keys removed"
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Summary
+# =============================================================================
+echo ""
+if [ $VALIDATION_ERRORS -eq 0 ]; then
+    echo -e "${BOLD}Sanitization Complete!${NC}"
+    echo -e "${GREEN}-------------------------------------------------------${NC}"
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}All validation checks passed.${NC}"
+else
+    echo -e "${BOLD}Sanitization Complete with Errors${NC}"
+    echo -e "${RED}-------------------------------------------------------${NC}"
+    echo -e "  ${RED}$VALIDATION_ERRORS validation check(s) failed${NC}"
+fi
+echo ""
+
+if [ "$SOFT_RESET" = true ]; then
+    echo -e "${CYAN}Soft reset complete.${NC}"
+    echo "You can now reboot to test the first-boot wizard."
+    echo ""
+    if [ "$AUTO_REBOOT" = true ]; then
+        echo "Rebooting..."
+        exec reboot
+    fi
+    # Flush input buffer and pause before prompt
+    read -t 0.1 -n 10000 discard </dev/tty 2>/dev/null || true
+    sleep 0.3
+    read -p "Reboot now? [y/N] " -n 1 -r </dev/tty
+    echo
+    if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+        exec reboot
+    fi
+else
+    echo "The system is ready for imaging."
+    echo ""
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}Next steps:${NC}"
+    echo "  1. Shut down: sudo shutdown -h now"
+    echo "  2. Remove SD card"
+    echo "  3. On another machine, copy with:"
+    echo "     sudo dd if=/dev/sdX of=stegasoo-rpi.img bs=4M status=progress"
+    echo "  4. Compress: zstd -19 stegasoo-rpi.img"
+    echo ""
+    if [ "$AUTO_REBOOT" = true ]; then
+        echo "Shutting down..."
+        exec shutdown -h now
+    fi
+    # Flush input buffer and pause before prompt
+    read -t 0.1 -n 10000 discard </dev/tty 2>/dev/null || true
+    sleep 0.3
+    read -p "Shut down now? [y/N] " -n 1 -r </dev/tty
+    echo
+    if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+        exec shutdown -h now
+    fi
+fi

rpi/setup.sh

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+#!/bin/bash
+#
+# Stegasoo Raspberry Pi Setup Script
+# Tested on: Raspberry Pi 4/5 with Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit)
+#
+# Usage:
+#   curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/4.1/rpi/setup.sh | bash
+#   # or
+#   wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo/4.1/rpi/setup.sh | bash
+#
+# What this script does:
+#   1. Installs system dependencies
+#   2. Installs Python 3.12 via pyenv (Pi OS ships with 3.13 which is incompatible)
+#   3. Patches and builds jpegio for ARM
+#   4. Installs Stegasoo with web UI
+#   5. Creates systemd service for auto-start
+#   6. Enables the service
+#
+
+set -e
+
+# Colors for output
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+BLUE='\033[0;34m'
+CYAN='\033[0;36m'
+GRAY='\033[0;90m'
+BOLD='\033[1m'
+NC='\033[0m' # No Color
+
+# Show help
+show_help() {
+    echo "Stegasoo Raspberry Pi Setup Script"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Usage: $0 [options]"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Options:"
+    echo "  -h, --help    Show this help message"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Configuration:"
+    echo "  Config files are loaded in order (later overrides earlier):"
+    echo "    1. /etc/stegasoo.conf"
+    echo "    2. ~/.config/stegasoo/stegasoo.conf"
+    echo "    3. Environment variables"
+    echo ""
+    echo "  Available variables:"
+    echo "    INSTALL_DIR       Install location (default: /opt/stegasoo)"
+    echo "    PYTHON_VERSION    Python version (default: 3.12)"
+    echo "    STEGASOO_REPO     Git repo URL"
+    echo "    STEGASOO_BRANCH   Git branch (default: 4.1)"
+    echo ""
+    echo "  Example:"
+    echo "    export INSTALL_DIR=\"/home/pi/stegasoo\""
+    echo "    ./setup.sh"
+    echo ""
+    exit 0
+}
+
+# Parse args
+for arg in "$@"; do
+    case $arg in
+        -h|--help) show_help ;;
+    esac
+done
+
+# Default configuration
+INSTALL_DIR="${INSTALL_DIR:-/opt/stegasoo}"
+PYTHON_VERSION="${PYTHON_VERSION:-3.12}"
+STEGASOO_REPO="${STEGASOO_REPO:-https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo.git}"
+STEGASOO_BRANCH="${STEGASOO_BRANCH:-4.1}"
+JPEGIO_REPO="https://github.com/dwgoon/jpegio.git"
+
+# Load config files (system, then user - user overrides system)
+for config_file in "/etc/stegasoo.conf" "$HOME/.config/stegasoo/stegasoo.conf"; do
+    if [ -f "$config_file" ]; then
+        # shellcheck source=/dev/null
+        source "$config_file"
+    fi
+done
+
+clear
+echo ""
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+echo -e "${GRAY} · .  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  ·${NC}"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m    ___  _____  ___    ___    _    ___    ___    ___\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   / __||_   _|| __|  / __|  /_\\\\  / __|  / _ \\\\  / _ \\\\\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   \\\\__ \\\\  | |  | _|  | (_ | / _ \\\\ \\\\__ \\\\ | (_) || (_) |\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   |___/  |_|  |___|  \\___|/_/ \\_\\\\|___/  \\\\___/  \\\\___/\033[0m"
+echo -e "${GRAY} · .  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  ·${NC}"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[1;37m                   Raspberry Pi Setup\033[0m"
+echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+echo ""
+echo "  This will install Stegasoo with full DCT support"
+echo "  Estimated time: 15-20 minutes on Pi 5"
+echo ""
+
+# Check if running on ARM
+ARCH=$(uname -m)
+if [[ "$ARCH" != "aarch64" && "$ARCH" != "arm64" ]]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Error: This script is for ARM64 systems (Raspberry Pi).${NC}"
+    echo "Detected architecture: $ARCH"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Check available memory
+TOTAL_MEM=$(free -m | awk '/^Mem:/{print $2}')
+if [ "$TOTAL_MEM" -lt 2000 ]; then
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}Warning: Less than 2GB RAM detected ($TOTAL_MEM MB).${NC}"
+    echo "Stegasoo Web UI requires ~768MB for Argon2 operations."
+    echo "Consider using a Pi with more RAM for best results."
+    read -p "Continue anyway? [y/N] " -n 1 -r
+    echo
+    if [[ ! $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+        exit 1
+    fi
+fi
+
+# Create /opt/stegasoo with proper permissions
+echo -e "${GREEN}[1/12]${NC} Setting up install directory..."
+if [ ! -d "$INSTALL_DIR" ]; then
+    sudo mkdir -p "$INSTALL_DIR"
+    sudo chown "$USER:$USER" "$INSTALL_DIR"
+    echo "  Created $INSTALL_DIR"
+else
+    # Ensure current user owns it
+    sudo chown "$USER:$USER" "$INSTALL_DIR"
+    echo "  $INSTALL_DIR exists, updated ownership"
+fi
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[2/12]${NC} Installing system dependencies..."
+sudo apt-get update
+sudo apt-get install -y \
+    build-essential \
+    git \
+    curl \
+    libssl-dev \
+    zlib1g-dev \
+    libbz2-dev \
+    libreadline-dev \
+    libsqlite3-dev \
+    libncursesw5-dev \
+    xz-utils \
+    tk-dev \
+    libxml2-dev \
+    libxmlsec1-dev \
+    libffi-dev \
+    liblzma-dev \
+    libzbar0 \
+    libjpeg-dev \
+    python3-dev \
+    btop
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[3/12]${NC} Installing gum (TUI toolkit)..."
+# Add Charm repo for gum
+if ! command -v gum &>/dev/null; then
+    sudo mkdir -p /etc/apt/keyrings
+    curl -fsSL https://repo.charm.sh/apt/gpg.key | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/charm.gpg
+    echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/charm.gpg] https://repo.charm.sh/apt/ * *" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/charm.list
+    sudo apt-get update
+    sudo apt-get install -y gum
+else
+    echo "  gum already installed"
+fi
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[4/12]${NC} Installing pyenv and Python $PYTHON_VERSION..."
+
+# Install pyenv if not present
+if [ ! -d "$HOME/.pyenv" ]; then
+    curl https://pyenv.run | bash
+
+    # Add pyenv to current shell
+    export PYENV_ROOT="$HOME/.pyenv"
+    export PATH="$PYENV_ROOT/bin:$PATH"
+    eval "$(pyenv init -)"
+
+    # Add to .bashrc if not already there
+    if ! grep -q 'PYENV_ROOT' ~/.bashrc; then
+        echo '' >> ~/.bashrc
+        echo '# pyenv' >> ~/.bashrc
+        echo 'export PYENV_ROOT="$HOME/.pyenv"' >> ~/.bashrc
+        echo '[[ -d $PYENV_ROOT/bin ]] && export PATH="$PYENV_ROOT/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc
+        echo 'eval "$(pyenv init - bash)"' >> ~/.bashrc
+    fi
+else
+    echo "pyenv already installed, skipping..."
+    export PYENV_ROOT="$HOME/.pyenv"
+    export PATH="$PYENV_ROOT/bin:$PATH"
+    eval "$(pyenv init -)"
+fi
+
+# Install Python 3.12 if not present
+if ! pyenv versions | grep -q "$PYTHON_VERSION"; then
+    echo "Building Python $PYTHON_VERSION (this takes ~10 minutes)..."
+    pyenv install $PYTHON_VERSION
+fi
+pyenv global $PYTHON_VERSION
+
+# Verify Python version
+INSTALLED_PY=$(python --version 2>&1 | cut -d' ' -f2 | cut -d'.' -f1,2)
+if [ "$INSTALLED_PY" != "$PYTHON_VERSION" ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Error: Python $PYTHON_VERSION not active. Got: $INSTALLED_PY${NC}"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[5/12]${NC} Cloning Stegasoo..."
+
+# Clone Stegasoo first (needed for jpegio patch script)
+if [ -d "$INSTALL_DIR/.git" ]; then
+    echo "  Stegasoo directory exists, updating..."
+    cd "$INSTALL_DIR"
+    git fetch origin
+    git checkout "$STEGASOO_BRANCH"
+    git pull origin "$STEGASOO_BRANCH"
+else
+    git clone -b "$STEGASOO_BRANCH" "$STEGASOO_REPO" "$INSTALL_DIR"
+    cd "$INSTALL_DIR"
+fi
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[6/12]${NC} Creating Python virtual environment..."
+
+# Create venv with pyenv Python (not system Python)
+# Use pyenv which to get actual path (handles 3.12 -> 3.12.12 mapping)
+PYENV_PYTHON=$(pyenv which python)
+echo "  Using Python: $PYENV_PYTHON"
+if [ ! -d "venv" ]; then
+    "$PYENV_PYTHON" -m venv venv
+fi
+source venv/bin/activate
+
+# Verify we're using the right Python
+VENV_PY=$(python --version 2>&1 | cut -d' ' -f2 | cut -d'.' -f1,2)
+echo "  venv Python: $VENV_PY"
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[7/12]${NC} Building jpegio for ARM..."
+
+# Clone jpegio
+JPEGIO_DIR="/tmp/jpegio-build"
+rm -rf "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+git clone "$JPEGIO_REPO" "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+
+# Apply ARM64 patch
+if [ -f "$INSTALL_DIR/rpi/patches/jpegio/apply-patch.sh" ]; then
+    bash "$INSTALL_DIR/rpi/patches/jpegio/apply-patch.sh" "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+else
+    echo "  Applying inline ARM64 patch..."
+    sed -i "s/cargs.append('-m64')/pass  # ARM64 fix/g" "$JPEGIO_DIR/setup.py"
+fi
+
+cd "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+
+# Build jpegio into venv
+pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel cython numpy
+pip install .
+
+cd "$INSTALL_DIR"
+rm -rf "$JPEGIO_DIR"
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[8/12]${NC} Installing Stegasoo..."
+
+# Install dependencies (jpegio already in venv, won't re-download)
+pip install -e ".[web]"
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[9/12]${NC} Creating systemd service..."
+
+# Create systemd service file
+sudo tee /etc/systemd/system/stegasoo.service > /dev/null <<EOF
+[Unit]
+Description=Stegasoo Web UI
+After=network.target
+
+[Service]
+Type=simple
+User=$USER
+WorkingDirectory=$INSTALL_DIR/frontends/web
+Environment="PATH=$INSTALL_DIR/venv/bin:/usr/bin"
+Environment="STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED=true"
+Environment="STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=false"
+Environment="STEGASOO_PORT=5000"
+ExecStart=$INSTALL_DIR/venv/bin/python app.py
+Restart=on-failure
+RestartSec=5
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target
+EOF
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[10/12]${NC} Enabling service..."
+
+sudo systemctl daemon-reload
+sudo systemctl enable stegasoo.service
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[11/12]${NC} Setting up user environment..."
+
+# Add stegasoo venv and rpi scripts to PATH for all users
+sudo tee /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-path.sh > /dev/null <<'PATHEOF'
+# Stegasoo CLI and scripts
+if [ -d /opt/stegasoo/venv/bin ]; then
+    export PATH="/opt/stegasoo/venv/bin:$PATH"
+fi
+if [ -d /opt/stegasoo/rpi ]; then
+    export PATH="/opt/stegasoo/rpi:$PATH"
+fi
+PATHEOF
+sudo chmod 644 /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-path.sh
+echo "  Added stegasoo to PATH"
+
+# Install custom bashrc if not already customized
+if [ -f "$INSTALL_DIR/rpi/skel/.bashrc" ]; then
+    if ! grep -q "Stegasoo Pi" ~/.bashrc 2>/dev/null; then
+        cp "$INSTALL_DIR/rpi/skel/.bashrc" ~/.bashrc
+        source ~/.bashrc 2>/dev/null || true
+        echo "  Installed custom .bashrc"
+    else
+        echo "  Custom .bashrc already installed"
+    fi
+fi
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}[12/12]${NC} Setting up login banner..."
+
+# Create dynamic MOTD script
+sudo tee /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-motd.sh > /dev/null <<'MOTDEOF'
+# Stegasoo login banner
+if systemctl is-active --quiet stegasoo 2>/dev/null; then
+    PI_IP=$(hostname -I | awk '{print $1}')
+    # Check if HTTPS and port 443 are configured
+    if systemctl show stegasoo -p Environment 2>/dev/null | grep -q "STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=true"; then
+        # Check for port 443 redirect (iptables-restore service means 443 is configured)
+        if systemctl is-enabled --quiet iptables-restore 2>/dev/null; then
+            STEGASOO_URL="https://$PI_IP"
+        else
+            STEGASOO_URL="https://$PI_IP:5000"
+        fi
+    else
+        STEGASOO_URL="http://$PI_IP:5000"
+    fi
+    echo ""
+    echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+    echo -e "\033[0;90m · .  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  ·\033[0m"
+    echo -e "\033[38;5;220m    ___  _____  ___    ___    _    ___    ___    ___\033[0m"
+    echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   / __||_   _|| __|  / __|  /_\\  / __|  / _ \\  / _ \\\\\033[0m"
+    echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   \\__ \\  | |  | _|  | (_ | / _ \\ \\__ \\ | (_) || (_) |\033[0m"
+    echo -e "\033[38;5;220m   |___/  |_|  |___|  \\___//_/ \\_\\|___/  \\___/  \\___/\033[0m"
+    echo -e "\033[0;90m · .  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  *  · .  ·\033[0m"
+    echo -e "\033[38;5;93m══════════════\033[38;5;99m══════════════\033[38;5;105m══════════════\033[38;5;117m══════════════\033[0m"
+    echo -e " \033[0;32m●\033[0m Stegasoo is running"
+    echo -e "   \033[0;33m$STEGASOO_URL\033[0m"
+    # Show CPU stats if overclocked
+    if grep -qE "^(arm_freq|over_voltage)" /boot/firmware/config.txt 2>/dev/null || \
+       grep -qE "^(arm_freq|over_voltage)" /boot/config.txt 2>/dev/null; then
+        CPU_FREQ=$(vcgencmd measure_clock arm 2>/dev/null | cut -d= -f2)
+        CPU_TEMP=$(vcgencmd measure_temp 2>/dev/null | cut -d= -f2)
+        if [ -n "$CPU_FREQ" ] && [ -n "$CPU_TEMP" ]; then
+            CPU_MHZ=$((CPU_FREQ / 1000000))
+            echo -e "   \033[0;35m⚡\033[0m ${CPU_MHZ} MHz  \033[0;35m🌡\033[0m ${CPU_TEMP}"
+        fi
+    fi
+    echo ""
+else
+    echo ""
+    echo -e " \033[0;31m●\033[0m Stegasoo is not running"
+    echo -e "   Start with: sudo systemctl start stegasoo"
+    echo ""
+fi
+MOTDEOF
+sudo chmod 644 /etc/profile.d/stegasoo-motd.sh
+echo "  Created login banner"
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${BOLD}Installation Complete!${NC}"
+echo -e "${BLUE}-------------------------------------------------------${NC}"
+echo ""
+echo -e "Stegasoo installed to: ${YELLOW}$INSTALL_DIR${NC}"
+echo ""
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Interactive Configuration
+# =============================================================================
+
+echo -e "${BOLD}Configuration${NC}"
+echo -e "${BLUE}-------------------------------------------------------${NC}"
+echo ""
+
+# Track configuration choices
+ENABLE_HTTPS="false"
+USE_PORT_443="false"
+CHANNEL_KEY=""
+
+# --- HTTPS Configuration ---
+echo -e "${GREEN}HTTPS Configuration${NC}"
+echo "  HTTPS encrypts traffic with a self-signed certificate."
+echo "  (Browser will show a security warning - this is normal for self-signed certs)"
+echo ""
+read -p "Enable HTTPS? [y/N] " -n 1 -r
+echo
+if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+    ENABLE_HTTPS="true"
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} HTTPS will be enabled"
+
+    # --- Port 443 Configuration ---
+    echo ""
+    echo -e "${GREEN}Port Configuration${NC}"
+    echo "  Standard HTTPS port is 443 (no port needed in URL)."
+    echo "  This requires iptables to redirect 443 → 5000."
+    echo ""
+    read -p "Use standard port 443? [y/N] " -n 1 -r
+    echo
+    if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+        USE_PORT_443="true"
+        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Port 443 will be configured"
+    else
+        echo -e "  ${YELLOW}→${NC} Using default port 5000"
+    fi
+else
+    echo -e "  ${YELLOW}→${NC} Using HTTP (unencrypted)"
+fi
+
+# --- Channel Key Configuration ---
+echo ""
+echo -e "${GREEN}Channel Key Configuration${NC}"
+echo "  A channel key creates a private encoding channel."
+echo "  Only users with the same key can decode each other's images."
+echo ""
+read -p "Generate a private channel key? [y/N] " -n 1 -r
+echo
+if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+    # Generate channel key using the CLI
+    CHANNEL_KEY=$($INSTALL_DIR/venv/bin/python -c "from stegasoo.channel import generate_channel_key; print(generate_channel_key())")
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Channel key generated: ${YELLOW}$CHANNEL_KEY${NC}"
+    echo ""
+    echo -e "  ${RED}IMPORTANT: Save this key!${NC} You'll need to share it with anyone"
+    echo "  who should be able to decode your images."
+else
+    echo -e "  ${YELLOW}→${NC} Using public mode (no channel isolation)"
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Apply Configuration
+# =============================================================================
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${BLUE}Applying configuration...${NC}"
+
+# Update systemd service with configuration
+sudo tee /etc/systemd/system/stegasoo.service > /dev/null <<EOF
+[Unit]
+Description=Stegasoo Web UI
+After=network.target
+
+[Service]
+Type=simple
+User=$USER
+WorkingDirectory=$INSTALL_DIR/frontends/web
+Environment="PATH=$INSTALL_DIR/venv/bin:/usr/bin"
+Environment="STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED=true"
+Environment="STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED=$ENABLE_HTTPS"
+Environment="STEGASOO_PORT=5000"
+Environment="STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY=$CHANNEL_KEY"
+ExecStart=$INSTALL_DIR/venv/bin/python app.py
+Restart=on-failure
+RestartSec=5
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target
+EOF
+
+# Setup port 443 redirect if requested
+if [ "$USE_PORT_443" = "true" ]; then
+    echo "  Setting up port 443 redirect..."
+
+    # Install iptables if needed
+    if ! command -v iptables &> /dev/null; then
+        sudo apt-get install -y iptables
+    fi
+
+    # Add redirect rule
+    sudo iptables -t nat -A PREROUTING -p tcp --dport 443 -j REDIRECT --to-port 5000
+    sudo sh -c 'iptables-save > /etc/iptables.rules'
+
+    # Create systemd service to restore rules on boot
+    sudo tee /etc/systemd/system/iptables-restore.service > /dev/null <<EOF
+[Unit]
+Description=Restore iptables rules
+Before=network-pre.target
+
+[Service]
+Type=oneshot
+ExecStart=/sbin/iptables-restore /etc/iptables.rules
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target
+EOF
+    sudo systemctl enable iptables-restore.service
+    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Port 443 redirect configured"
+fi
+
+sudo systemctl daemon-reload
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Final Summary
+# =============================================================================
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${BOLD}Setup Complete!${NC}"
+echo -e "${BLUE}-------------------------------------------------------${NC}"
+echo ""
+
+PI_IP=$(hostname -I | awk '{print $1}')
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}Create your admin account:${NC}"
+if [ "$ENABLE_HTTPS" = "true" ]; then
+    if [ "$USE_PORT_443" = "true" ]; then
+        echo -e "  ${YELLOW}https://$PI_IP/setup${NC}"
+    else
+        echo -e "  ${YELLOW}https://$PI_IP:5000/setup${NC}"
+    fi
+else
+    echo -e "  ${YELLOW}http://$PI_IP:5000/setup${NC}"
+fi
+
+echo ""
+if [ -n "$CHANNEL_KEY" ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}Channel Key:${NC}"
+    echo -e "  ${YELLOW}$CHANNEL_KEY${NC}"
+    echo ""
+fi
+
+echo -e "${GREEN}Commands:${NC}"
+echo "  Start:   sudo systemctl start stegasoo"
+echo "  Stop:    sudo systemctl stop stegasoo"
+echo "  Status:  sudo systemctl status stegasoo"
+echo "  Logs:    journalctl -u stegasoo -f"
+echo ""
+
+# Offer to start now
+read -p "Start Stegasoo now? [Y/n] " -n 1 -r
+echo
+if [[ ! $REPLY =~ ^[Nn]$ ]]; then
+    sudo systemctl start stegasoo
+    sleep 2
+    if systemctl is-active --quiet stegasoo; then
+        echo -e "${GREEN}✓ Stegasoo is running!${NC}"
+        if [ "$ENABLE_HTTPS" = "true" ]; then
+            if [ "$USE_PORT_443" = "true" ]; then
+                echo -e "  Create admin: ${YELLOW}https://$PI_IP/setup${NC}"
+            else
+                echo -e "  Create admin: ${YELLOW}https://$PI_IP:5000/setup${NC}"
+            fi
+        else
+            echo -e "  Create admin: ${YELLOW}http://$PI_IP:5000/setup${NC}"
+        fi
+    else
+        echo -e "${RED}✗ Failed to start. Check logs:${NC} journalctl -u stegasoo -f"
+    fi
+fi

rpi/skel/.bashrc

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+# ============================================================================
+# Stegasoo Pi - Bash Configuration
+# ============================================================================
+
+# If not running interactively, don't do anything
+case $- in
+    *i*) ;;
+      *) return;;
+esac
+
+# ============================================================================
+# History
+# ============================================================================
+
+HISTCONTROL=ignoreboth
+HISTSIZE=5000
+HISTFILESIZE=10000
+shopt -s histappend
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Shell Options
+# ============================================================================
+
+shopt -s checkwinsize
+shopt -s globstar 2>/dev/null
+shopt -s cdspell 2>/dev/null
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Colors
+# ============================================================================
+
+# Color definitions
+C_RESET='\[\e[0m\]'
+C_GREY='\[\e[38;5;241m\]'
+C_GREEN='\[\e[38;5;118m\]'
+C_YELLOW='\[\e[38;5;179m\]'
+C_BLUE='\[\e[38;5;69m\]'
+C_RED='\[\e[38;5;196m\]'
+C_BOLD='\[\e[1m\]'
+
+# Enable color support
+if [ -x /usr/bin/dircolors ]; then
+    test -r ~/.dircolors && eval "$(dircolors -b ~/.dircolors)" || eval "$(dircolors -b)"
+    alias ls='ls --color=auto'
+    alias grep='grep --color=auto'
+    alias fgrep='fgrep --color=auto'
+    alias egrep='egrep --color=auto'
+fi
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Prompt
+# ============================================================================
+
+# Git branch in prompt (if git installed)
+_git_branch() {
+    git branch 2>/dev/null | sed -e '/^[^*]/d' -e 's/* \(.*\)/ \xe2\x8e\x87 \1/'
+}
+
+# Two-line prompt similar to zsh theme
+# ┌｢user@host｣ ｢path｣ ｢git｣
+# └$
+_build_prompt() {
+    local git_info="$(_git_branch)"
+    if [ -n "$git_info" ]; then
+        git_info="${C_GREEN}${git_info}${C_GREY}"
+    fi
+
+    PS1="${C_GREY}┌｢${C_GREEN}\u@\h${C_GREY}｣ ｢${C_YELLOW}\w${C_GREY}${git_info}｣\n${C_GREY}└${C_BOLD}${C_BLUE}\$ ${C_RESET}"
+}
+
+PROMPT_COMMAND='_build_prompt'
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Navigation
+# ============================================================================
+
+alias ..='cd ..'
+alias ...='cd ../..'
+alias ....='cd ../../..'
+alias ~='cd ~'
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Listing
+# ============================================================================
+
+alias ll='ls -lah'
+alias la='ls -A'
+alias l='ls -CF'
+alias lt='ls -lahtr'
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Safety
+# ============================================================================
+
+alias rm='rm -i'
+alias cp='cp -i'
+alias mv='mv -i'
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Shortcuts
+# ============================================================================
+
+alias h='history'
+alias c='clear'
+alias q='exit'
+alias reload='source ~/.bashrc'
+
+# ============================================================================
+# System
+# ============================================================================
+
+alias myip='curl -s ifconfig.me'
+alias ports='netstat -tulanp 2>/dev/null || ss -tulanp'
+alias df='df -h'
+alias du='du -h'
+alias free='free -h'
+alias temp='vcgencmd measure_temp 2>/dev/null || sensors 2>/dev/null | grep -i temp || echo "No temp sensor"'
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Stegasoo
+# ============================================================================
+
+alias steg='stegasoo'
+alias steglog='journalctl -u stegasoo -f'
+alias stegstatus='systemctl status stegasoo'
+alias stegrestart='sudo systemctl restart stegasoo'
+alias stegstop='sudo systemctl stop stegasoo'
+alias stegstart='sudo systemctl start stegasoo'
+
+# Quick access to stegasoo directories
+alias cdsteg='cd /opt/stegasoo'
+alias cdweb='cd /opt/stegasoo/frontends/web'
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Git (if available)
+# ============================================================================
+
+alias g='git'
+alias gs='git status'
+alias ga='git add'
+alias gc='git commit'
+alias gp='git push'
+alias gl='git pull'
+alias gd='git diff'
+alias gco='git checkout'
+alias glog='git log --oneline --graph --decorate -10'
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Functions
+# ============================================================================
+
+# Create directory and cd into it
+mkcd() { mkdir -p "$1" && cd "$1"; }
+
+# Find files by name
+ff() { find . -type f -iname "*$1*" 2>/dev/null; }
+
+# Find directories by name
+fdir() { find . -type d -iname "*$1*" 2>/dev/null; }
+
+# Quick backup
+backup() { cp "$1" "$1.backup-$(date +%Y%m%d-%H%M%S)"; }
+
+# Extract archives
+extract() {
+    if [ ! -f "$1" ]; then
+        echo "'$1' is not a valid file"
+        return 1
+    fi
+    case "$1" in
+        *.tar.bz2) tar xjf "$1" ;;
+        *.tar.gz)  tar xzf "$1" ;;
+        *.tar.xz)  tar xJf "$1" ;;
+        *.bz2)     bunzip2 "$1" ;;
+        *.gz)      gunzip "$1" ;;
+        *.tar)     tar xf "$1" ;;
+        *.tbz2)    tar xjf "$1" ;;
+        *.tgz)     tar xzf "$1" ;;
+        *.zip)     unzip "$1" ;;
+        *.Z)       uncompress "$1" ;;
+        *.7z)      7z x "$1" ;;
+        *.zst)     zstd -d "$1" ;;
+        *)         echo "'$1' cannot be extracted" ;;
+    esac
+}
+
+# Show system info
+sysinfo() {
+    echo -e "\e[1;32mHostname:\e[0m $(hostname)"
+    echo -e "\e[1;32mUptime:\e[0m $(uptime -p)"
+    echo -e "\e[1;32mMemory:\e[0m $(free -h | awk '/^Mem:/ {print $3 "/" $2}')"
+    echo -e "\e[1;32mDisk:\e[0m $(df -h / | awk 'NR==2 {print $3 "/" $2 " (" $5 ")"}')"
+    echo -e "\e[1;32mTemp:\e[0m $(vcgencmd measure_temp 2>/dev/null | cut -d= -f2 || echo 'N/A')"
+    echo -e "\e[1;32mIP:\e[0m $(hostname -I | awk '{print $1}')"
+}
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Completion
+# ============================================================================
+
+if ! shopt -oq posix; then
+    if [ -f /usr/share/bash-completion/bash_completion ]; then
+        . /usr/share/bash-completion/bash_completion
+    elif [ -f /etc/bash_completion ]; then
+        . /etc/bash_completion
+    fi
+fi
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Path
+# ============================================================================
+
+export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"
+

rpi/stegasoo-wizard.sh

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+#!/bin/bash
+# Stegasoo First Boot Wizard Trigger
+# This file goes in /etc/profile.d/ and runs the wizard on first login
+
+if [ -f /etc/stegasoo-first-boot ]; then
+    # Find the wizard script (check /opt first, then home dirs)
+    WIZARD=""
+    if [ -f /opt/stegasoo/rpi/first-boot-wizard.sh ]; then
+        WIZARD="/opt/stegasoo/rpi/first-boot-wizard.sh"
+    else
+        WIZARD=$(ls /home/*/stegasoo/rpi/first-boot-wizard.sh 2>/dev/null | head -1)
+    fi
+
+    if [ -n "$WIZARD" ]; then
+        bash "$WIZARD"
+    fi
+fi

rpi/stegasoo.conf.example

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+# Stegasoo Raspberry Pi Configuration
+# Copy this file to /etc/stegasoo.conf or ~/.config/stegasoo/stegasoo.conf
+#
+# You can also override these by exporting environment variables:
+#   export STEGASOO_INSTALL_DIR="/custom/path"
+#   ./setup.sh
+
+# Installation directory (default: /opt/stegasoo)
+#INSTALL_DIR="/opt/stegasoo"
+
+# Python version to install via pyenv (default: 3.12)
+#PYTHON_VERSION="3.12"
+
+# Git repository URL
+#STEGASOO_REPO="https://github.com/adlee-was-taken/stegasoo.git"
+
+# Git branch to checkout (default: 4.1)
+#STEGASOO_BRANCH="4.1"
+
+# Web UI port (default: 5000)
+#STEGASOO_PORT="5000"
+
+# Enable HTTPS (default: false, configured via wizard)
+#STEGASOO_HTTPS_ENABLED="false"
+
+# Enable authentication (default: true)
+#STEGASOO_AUTH_ENABLED="true"
+
+# Channel key for private channels (default: none)
+#STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY=""

scripts/validate-release.sh

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+#!/bin/bash
+# =============================================================================
+# Stegasoo Release Validation Script
+# =============================================================================
+# Automated pre-release validation to catch issues before tagging a release.
+#
+# Usage:
+#   ./scripts/validate-release.sh              # Local validation only
+#   ./scripts/validate-release.sh --pi         # Include Pi smoke test
+#   PI_IP=192.168.0.4 ./scripts/validate-release.sh --pi
+#
+# Exit codes:
+#   0 = All tests passed
+#   1 = One or more tests failed
+# =============================================================================
+
+# Don't use set -e as we need to handle test failures gracefully
+
+# Colors
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[0;33m'
+CYAN='\033[0;36m'
+NC='\033[0m'
+
+# Default Pi IP (can be overridden via environment)
+PI_IP="${PI_IP:-192.168.0.4}"
+PI_USER="${PI_USER:-alee}"
+INCLUDE_PI=false
+INCLUDE_DOCKER=true
+
+# Parse arguments
+while [[ $# -gt 0 ]]; do
+    case $1 in
+        --pi)
+            INCLUDE_PI=true
+            shift
+            ;;
+        --no-docker)
+            INCLUDE_DOCKER=false
+            shift
+            ;;
+        --help|-h)
+            echo "Usage: $0 [--pi] [--no-docker]"
+            echo ""
+            echo "Options:"
+            echo "  --pi         Include Pi smoke test (requires SSH access)"
+            echo "  --no-docker  Skip Docker build/test"
+            echo ""
+            echo "Environment:"
+            echo "  PI_IP        Pi IP address (default: 192.168.0.4)"
+            echo "  PI_USER      Pi SSH user (default: alee)"
+            exit 0
+            ;;
+        *)
+            echo "Unknown option: $1"
+            exit 1
+            ;;
+    esac
+done
+
+# Track results
+TESTS_RUN=0
+TESTS_PASSED=0
+TESTS_FAILED=0
+FAILED_TESTS=()
+
+# Helper functions
+pass() {
+    echo -e "${GREEN}[PASS]${NC} $1"
+    ((TESTS_PASSED++))
+    ((TESTS_RUN++))
+}
+
+fail() {
+    echo -e "${RED}[FAIL]${NC} $1"
+    FAILED_TESTS+=("$1")
+    ((TESTS_FAILED++))
+    ((TESTS_RUN++))
+}
+
+skip() {
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}[SKIP]${NC} $1"
+}
+
+section() {
+    echo ""
+    echo -e "${CYAN}━━━ $1 ━━━${NC}"
+}
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Header
+# =============================================================================
+echo -e "${CYAN}╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗${NC}"
+echo -e "${CYAN}║         Stegasoo Release Validation                           ║${NC}"
+echo -e "${CYAN}╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝${NC}"
+echo ""
+
+# Get version from pyproject.toml
+VERSION=$(grep '^version = ' pyproject.toml | head -1 | cut -d'"' -f2)
+echo -e "Version: ${YELLOW}${VERSION}${NC}"
+echo -e "Branch:  ${YELLOW}$(git branch --show-current)${NC}"
+echo ""
+
+# =============================================================================
+# 1. Code Quality Checks
+# =============================================================================
+section "Code Quality"
+
+# Ruff linting
+if command -v ./venv/bin/ruff &> /dev/null; then
+    echo -n "Running ruff check... "
+    if ./venv/bin/ruff check src/ frontends/ --quiet 2>/dev/null; then
+        pass "Ruff linting"
+    else
+        fail "Ruff linting (run: ./venv/bin/ruff check src/ frontends/)"
+    fi
+else
+    skip "Ruff not installed"
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# 2. Unit Tests (if they exist)
+# =============================================================================
+section "Unit Tests"
+
+if ls tests/test_*.py 1> /dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo -n "Running pytest... "
+    if ./venv/bin/pytest tests/ -q --tb=no 2>/dev/null; then
+        pass "Pytest unit tests"
+    else
+        fail "Pytest unit tests"
+    fi
+else
+    skip "No unit tests found (tests/test_*.py)"
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# 3. Import Tests
+# =============================================================================
+section "Import Tests"
+
+# Test core library import
+echo -n "Testing stegasoo import... "
+if ./venv/bin/python -c "from stegasoo import encode, decode; print('OK')" 2>/dev/null | grep -q OK; then
+    pass "Core library import"
+else
+    fail "Core library import"
+fi
+
+# Test DCT support
+echo -n "Testing DCT support... "
+if ./venv/bin/python -c "from stegasoo import has_dct_support; assert has_dct_support(), 'No DCT'; print('OK')" 2>/dev/null | grep -q OK; then
+    pass "DCT support available"
+else
+    fail "DCT support (scipy/jpegio missing?)"
+fi
+
+# Test CLI import
+echo -n "Testing CLI import... "
+if ./venv/bin/python -c "from stegasoo.cli import main; print('OK')" 2>/dev/null | grep -q OK; then
+    pass "CLI module import"
+else
+    fail "CLI module import"
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# 4. Encode/Decode Sanity Test
+# =============================================================================
+section "Encode/Decode Test"
+
+echo -n "Running encode/decode sanity check... "
+SANITY_RESULT=$(./venv/bin/python << 'EOF' 2>&1
+import sys
+sys.path.insert(0, 'src')
+from stegasoo import encode, decode
+
+with open('test_data/carrier.jpg', 'rb') as f:
+    carrier = f.read()
+with open('test_data/ref.jpg', 'rb') as f:
+    ref = f.read()
+
+# LSB test
+result = encode(message="sanity test", reference_photo=ref, carrier_image=carrier,
+                passphrase="test", pin="123456", embed_mode="lsb")
+decoded = decode(stego_image=result.stego_image, reference_photo=ref,
+                 passphrase="test", pin="123456", embed_mode="lsb")
+assert decoded.message == "sanity test", f"LSB mismatch: {decoded.message}"
+
+# DCT test
+result = encode(message="dct sanity", reference_photo=ref, carrier_image=carrier,
+                passphrase="dct", pin="654321", embed_mode="dct")
+decoded = decode(stego_image=result.stego_image, reference_photo=ref,
+                 passphrase="dct", pin="654321", embed_mode="dct")
+assert decoded.message == "dct sanity", f"DCT mismatch: {decoded.message}"
+
+print("OK")
+EOF
+)
+
+if echo "$SANITY_RESULT" | grep -q "OK"; then
+    pass "Encode/decode sanity (LSB + DCT)"
+else
+    fail "Encode/decode sanity: $SANITY_RESULT"
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# 5. Docker Build & Test (optional)
+# =============================================================================
+if $INCLUDE_DOCKER; then
+    section "Docker"
+
+    if command -v docker &> /dev/null || command -v sudo &> /dev/null; then
+        DOCKER_CMD="docker"
+        if ! docker info &>/dev/null 2>&1; then
+            DOCKER_CMD="sudo docker"
+        fi
+
+        echo -n "Building Docker image... "
+        if $DOCKER_CMD build -t stegasoo:validate -q . >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+            pass "Docker build"
+
+            # Test container starts
+            echo -n "Testing container startup... "
+            CONTAINER_ID=$($DOCKER_CMD run -d -p 15000:5000 stegasoo:validate 2>/dev/null)
+            sleep 3
+
+            if curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" http://localhost:15000/ 2>/dev/null | grep -qE "200|302"; then
+                pass "Container responds to HTTP"
+            else
+                fail "Container HTTP response"
+            fi
+
+            # Cleanup
+            $DOCKER_CMD stop "$CONTAINER_ID" >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
+            $DOCKER_CMD rm "$CONTAINER_ID" >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
+        else
+            fail "Docker build"
+        fi
+
+        # Cleanup test image
+        $DOCKER_CMD rmi stegasoo:validate >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
+    else
+        skip "Docker not available"
+    fi
+else
+    skip "Docker tests (use --docker to enable)"
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# 6. Pi Smoke Test (optional)
+# =============================================================================
+if $INCLUDE_PI; then
+    section "Pi Smoke Test"
+
+    echo -n "Testing SSH connectivity to $PI_USER@$PI_IP... "
+    if ssh -o ConnectTimeout=5 -o BatchMode=yes "$PI_USER@$PI_IP" "echo OK" 2>/dev/null | grep -q OK; then
+        pass "SSH connectivity"
+
+        echo -n "Checking stegasoo service status... "
+        if ssh "$PI_USER@$PI_IP" "systemctl is-active stegasoo" 2>/dev/null | grep -q active; then
+            pass "Stegasoo service running"
+
+            echo -n "Running smoke test on Pi... "
+            SMOKE_RESULT=$(ssh "$PI_USER@$PI_IP" "cd /home/$PI_USER/stegasoo && bash tests/smoke-test.sh --quick 2>&1" || echo "FAILED")
+            if echo "$SMOKE_RESULT" | grep -qE "All tests passed|PASS"; then
+                pass "Pi smoke test"
+            else
+                fail "Pi smoke test"
+            fi
+        else
+            fail "Stegasoo service not running"
+        fi
+    else
+        fail "SSH connectivity to Pi"
+    fi
+else
+    skip "Pi smoke test (use --pi to enable)"
+fi
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Summary
+# =============================================================================
+echo ""
+echo -e "${CYAN}━━━ Summary ━━━${NC}"
+echo ""
+echo -e "Tests run:    ${TESTS_RUN}"
+echo -e "Passed:       ${GREEN}${TESTS_PASSED}${NC}"
+echo -e "Failed:       ${RED}${TESTS_FAILED}${NC}"
+
+if [ ${#FAILED_TESTS[@]} -gt 0 ]; then
+    echo ""
+    echo -e "${RED}Failed tests:${NC}"
+    for test in "${FAILED_TESTS[@]}"; do
+        echo -e "  - $test"
+    done
+fi
+
+echo ""
+if [ $TESTS_FAILED -eq 0 ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}✓ All validation checks passed!${NC}"
+    echo -e "  Ready to tag release ${VERSION}"
+    exit 0
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}✗ Validation failed - fix issues before release${NC}"
+    exit 1
+fi

src/stegasoo/COMPLETE_CHANGE_SUMMARY_V3.2.0.md

@@ -1,374 +0,0 @@
-# Stegasoo v3.2.0 - Complete Change Summary
-
-## Overview
-
-This update makes two major breaking changes to Stegasoo:
-1. **Remove date dependency** - Date no longer used in cryptographic operations
-2. **Rename day_phrase → passphrase** - Reflects removal of daily rotation requirement
-
-## Version Information
-
-- **Previous**: v3.1.0 (date-dependent, day_phrase)
-- **Current**: v3.2.0 (date-independent, passphrase)
-- **Format Version**: 3 → 4 (breaking change)
-- **Compatibility**: NOT backward compatible with v3.1.0
-
-## Files Modified
-
-### Core Files (MUST UPDATE)
-
-1. **crypto.py** ✅ Updated
-   - Removed `date_str` parameter from all functions
-   - Renamed `day_phrase` → `passphrase` in all functions
-   - Removed date from key derivation material
-   - Simplified header format (no date field)
-   - Updated error messages
-
-2. **constants.py** ✅ Updated
-   - Version: `__version__ = "3.2.0"`
-   - Format: `FORMAT_VERSION = 4`
-   - Added passphrase constants:
-     - `MIN_PASSPHRASE_WORDS = 3`
-     - `MAX_PASSPHRASE_WORDS = 12`
-     - `DEFAULT_PASSPHRASE_WORDS = 4` (increased from 3)
-     - `RECOMMENDED_PASSPHRASE_WORDS = 4`
-   - Kept legacy aliases for transition
-
-3. **models.py** ✅ Updated
-   - `Credentials`: Changed from `phrases: dict` → `passphrase: str`
-   - `EncodeInput`: Renamed `day_phrase` → `passphrase`, removed `date_str`
-   - `DecodeInput`: Renamed `day_phrase` → `passphrase`
-   - `EncodeResult`: Made `date_used` optional (cosmetic only)
-   - `DecodeResult`: `date_encoded` always None in v3.2.0
-   - `ValidationResult`: Added `warning` field
-
-4. **validation.py** ✅ Updated
-   - Renamed `validate_phrase()` → `validate_passphrase()`
-   - Added word count validation with warnings
-   - Recommends 4+ words for good security
-   - Updated error messages
-
-### Files Needing Updates
-
-5. **__init__.py** - Public API
-   - [ ] `encode()`: Remove `date_str`, rename `day_phrase` → `passphrase`
-   - [ ] `encode_file()`: Same changes
-   - [ ] `encode_bytes()`: Same changes
-   - [ ] `decode()`: Remove `date_str`, rename `day_phrase` → `passphrase`
-   - [ ] `decode_text()`: Same changes
-   - [ ] Update all docstrings
-
-6. **keygen.py** - Key generation
-   - [ ] `generate_day_phrases()` → `generate_passphrases()` or keep with new implementation
-   - [ ] `generate_credentials()`: Update to use single passphrase
-   - [ ] Update `Credentials` creation
-
-7. **batch.py** - Batch operations
-   - [ ] `BatchCredentials`: Rename `day_phrase` → `passphrase`
-   - [ ] Update all batch functions
-
-8. **cli.py** - Command line
-   - [ ] `--phrase` → `--passphrase` (or keep `--phrase` for simplicity)
-   - [ ] Update help text
-   - [ ] Update credentials dict creation
-
-9. **steganography.py** - No changes needed
-   - Uses keys from crypto module, doesn't directly handle phrases/dates
-
-10. **dct_steganography.py** - No changes needed
-    - Uses keys from crypto module
-
-### Optional/Documentation Files
-
-11. **utils.py** - Keep as-is (organizational functions)
-12. **debug.py** - No changes needed
-13. **exceptions.py** - No changes needed
-14. **compression.py** - No changes needed
-15. **qr_utils.py** - No changes needed
-
-## Key Changes Breakdown
-
-### 1. Function Signatures
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):**
-```python
-def derive_hybrid_key(
-    photo_data: bytes,
-    day_phrase: str,
-    date_str: str,
-    salt: bytes,
-    pin: str = "",
-    rsa_key_data: Optional[bytes] = None
-) -> bytes:
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):**
-```python
-def derive_hybrid_key(
-    photo_data: bytes,
-    passphrase: str,
-    salt: bytes,
-    pin: str = "",
-    rsa_key_data: Optional[bytes] = None
-) -> bytes:
-```
-
-### 2. Key Derivation Material
-
-**Before:**
-```python
-key_material = (
-    photo_hash +
-    day_phrase.lower().encode() +
-    pin.encode() +
-    date_str.encode() +  # ← REMOVED
-    salt
-)
-```
-
-**After:**
-```python
-key_material = (
-    photo_hash +
-    passphrase.lower().encode() +
-    pin.encode() +
-    salt
-)
-```
-
-### 3. Header Format
-
-**Before (v3.1.0):** 66+ bytes
-```
-[Magic:4][Version:1][DateLen:1][Date:10][Salt:32][IV:12][Tag:16][Ciphertext]
-```
-
-**After (v3.2.0):** 65 bytes
-```
-[Magic:4][Version:1][Salt:32][IV:12][Tag:16][Ciphertext]
-```
-
-### 4. Public API
-
-**Before:**
-```python
-# Encoding
-result = encode(
-    message="Secret",
-    reference_photo=photo,
-    carrier_image=carrier,
-    day_phrase="apple forest thunder",
-    pin="123456",
-    date_str="2025-01-15"
-)
-
-# Decoding
-decoded = decode(
-    stego_image=stego,
-    reference_photo=photo,
-    day_phrase="apple forest thunder",
-    pin="123456",
-    date_str="2025-01-15"
-)
-```
-
-**After:**
-```python
-# Encoding
-result = encode(
-    message="Secret",
-    reference_photo=photo,
-    carrier_image=carrier,
-    passphrase="apple forest thunder mountain",
-    pin="123456"
-)
-
-# Decoding
-decoded = decode(
-    stego_image=stego,
-    reference_photo=photo,
-    passphrase="apple forest thunder mountain",
-    pin="123456"
-)
-```
-
-## Migration Path
-
-### For Users with v3.1.0 Messages
-
-1. **Before upgrading**, decode all messages with v3.1.0:
-   ```bash
-   # Using v3.1.0
-   python decode_all.py
-   ```
-
-2. Save the decoded content
-
-3. Upgrade to v3.2.0
-
-4. Re-encode with v3.2.0 if needed
-
-### For Developers
-
-1. Update the 4 core files: crypto.py, constants.py, models.py, validation.py
-
-2. Update remaining files in order:
-   - `__init__.py` (public API - critical)
-   - `keygen.py` (credential generation)
-   - `batch.py` (batch operations)
-   - `cli.py` (command line)
-
-3. Run tests to verify:
-   ```bash
-   pytest tests/ -v
-   ```
-
-4. Update documentation and examples
-
-## Benefits
-
-### Simplicity
-- ❌ Before: 3 parameters (day_phrase, pin, date)
-- ✅ After: 2 parameters (passphrase, pin)
-
-### User Experience
-- ❌ Before: "What date did I encode this?" "Which day's phrase?"
-- ✅ After: Just use your passphrase
-
-### Asynchronous Ready
-- ❌ Before: Must know encoding date
-- ✅ After: Decode anytime
-
-### Less Metadata
-- ❌ Before: Date stored in header
-- ✅ After: No temporal metadata
-
-## Security Considerations
-
-### Entropy Comparison
-
-**v3.1.0:**
-- Photo hash: ~128 bits
-- Day phrase (3 words): ~33 bits
-- PIN (6 digits): ~20 bits
-- Date: ~33 bits (10 digits)
-- **Total: ~214 bits**
-
-**v3.2.0:**
-- Photo hash: ~128 bits
-- Passphrase (4 words): ~44 bits
-- PIN (6 digits): ~20 bits
-- **Total: ~192 bits**
-
-**Mitigation:** Recommend longer passphrases (4-5 words vs 3)
-
-### Best Practices for v3.2.0
-
-1. **Use 4+ word passphrases** (increased from 3)
-2. **Keep using PINs** (additional 20 bits)
-3. **Protect reference photo** (still critical)
-4. **Consider RSA keys** for highest security
-
-## Testing Checklist
-
-- [ ] Unit tests pass
-- [ ] Integration tests pass
-- [ ] Encode/decode round-trip works
-- [ ] File payloads work
-- [ ] LSB mode works
-- [ ] DCT mode works
-- [ ] Batch operations work
-- [ ] CLI commands work
-- [ ] Error messages are clear
-- [ ] Validation works correctly
-- [ ] No references to "day_phrase" remain
-- [ ] No date parameters remain (except cosmetic)
-
-## Documentation Updates Needed
-
-- [ ] README.md - Update all examples
-- [ ] API documentation - Update function signatures
-- [ ] Tutorials - Remove date parameters
-- [ ] CHANGELOG.md - Add v3.2.0 entry
-- [ ] Migration guide - How to upgrade from v3.1.0
-- [ ] Examples directory - Update all scripts
-
-## Backward Compatibility Strategy
-
-### Option 1: Clean Break (Recommended)
-- No compatibility code
-- Clear version separation
-- Users must migrate manually
-
-### Option 2: Temporary Wrapper
-```python
-def encode(
-    message,
-    reference_photo,
-    carrier_image,
-    passphrase: str = None,
-    day_phrase: str = None,  # Deprecated
-    date_str: str = None,     # Deprecated
-    pin: str = "",
-    ...
-):
-    if day_phrase and not passphrase:
-        import warnings
-        warnings.warn("day_phrase deprecated, use passphrase", DeprecationWarning)
-        passphrase = day_phrase
-    
-    if date_str:
-        warnings.warn("date_str no longer used", DeprecationWarning)
-    
-    # ... rest of function
-```
-
-## Release Checklist
-
-- [ ] All files updated
-- [ ] Tests passing
-- [ ] Documentation updated
-- [ ] Migration guide written
-- [ ] CHANGELOG.md updated
-- [ ] Version bumped to 3.2.0
-- [ ] Git tag created: v3.2.0
-- [ ] PyPI package published
-- [ ] Release notes published
-- [ ] Users notified of breaking changes
-
-## Quick Reference
-
-### Search and Replace Patterns
-
-Safe to replace globally:
-- `day_phrase` → `passphrase`
-- `day phrase` → `passphrase`
-- `Day phrase` → `Passphrase`
-- `DEFAULT_PHRASE_WORDS` → `DEFAULT_PASSPHRASE_WORDS`
-
-Do NOT replace:
-- `DAY_NAMES` (keep for utilities)
-- `get_day_from_date` (keep for utilities)
-- `generate_day_phrases` (rename function itself)
-
-### Error Message Updates
-
-- "Day phrase is required" → "Passphrase is required"
-- "Check your phrase, PIN" → "Check your passphrase, PIN"
-- "the day's phrase" → "the passphrase"
-- "today's passphrase" → "passphrase"
-
-## Support
-
-For issues or questions during migration:
-1. Check the migration guide
-2. Review the comparison document
-3. Look at updated examples
-4. File an issue on GitHub
-
----
-
-**Status:** 
-✅ Core files updated (crypto, constants, models, validation)
-⏳ Remaining files need updates (__init__, keygen, batch, cli)
-📝 Documentation updates pending

src/stegasoo/__init__.py

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Changes in v4.0.0:
 - encode() and decode() now accept channel_key parameter
 """
 
-__version__ = "4.0.1"
+__version__ = "4.1.2"
 
 # Core functionality
 # Channel key management (v4.0.0)
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ from .image_utils import (
 
 # Steganography functions
 from .steganography import (
+    calculate_capacity_by_mode,
     compare_modes,
     has_dct_support,
     will_fit_by_mode,
@@ -92,6 +93,7 @@ from .constants import (
     EMBED_MODE_LSB,
     FORMAT_VERSION,
     LOSSLESS_FORMATS,
+    MAX_FILE_PAYLOAD_SIZE,
     MAX_IMAGE_PIXELS,
     MAX_MESSAGE_SIZE,
     MAX_PASSPHRASE_WORDS,
@@ -112,12 +114,16 @@ from .exceptions import (
     ExtractionError,
     ImageValidationError,
     InvalidHeaderError,
+    InvalidMagicBytesError,
     KeyDerivationError,
     KeyGenerationError,
     KeyPasswordError,
     KeyValidationError,
     MessageValidationError,
+    ModeMismatchError,
+    NoDataFoundError,
     PinValidationError,
+    ReedSolomonError,
     SecurityFactorError,
     SteganographyError,
     StegasooError,
@@ -145,6 +151,7 @@ from .validation import (
 MIN_MESSAGE_LENGTH = 1
 MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH = MAX_MESSAGE_SIZE
 MAX_PAYLOAD_SIZE = MAX_MESSAGE_SIZE
+# MAX_FILE_PAYLOAD_SIZE imported from constants above
 SUPPORTED_IMAGE_FORMATS = LOSSLESS_FORMATS
 LSB_BYTES_PER_PIXEL = 3 / 8
 DCT_BYTES_PER_PIXEL = 0.125
@@ -184,6 +191,7 @@ __all__ = [
     "has_argon2",
     # Steganography
     "has_dct_support",
+    "calculate_capacity_by_mode",
     "compare_modes",
     "will_fit_by_mode",
     # QR utilities
@@ -232,6 +240,10 @@ __all__ = [
     "ExtractionError",
     "EmbeddingError",
     "InvalidHeaderError",
+    "InvalidMagicBytesError",
+    "ReedSolomonError",
+    "NoDataFoundError",
+    "ModeMismatchError",
     # Constants
     "FORMAT_VERSION",
     "MIN_PASSPHRASE_WORDS",
@@ -244,6 +256,7 @@ __all__ = [
     "MAX_MESSAGE_LENGTH",
     "MAX_MESSAGE_SIZE",
     "MAX_PAYLOAD_SIZE",
+    "MAX_FILE_PAYLOAD_SIZE",
     "MIN_IMAGE_PIXELS",
     "MAX_IMAGE_PIXELS",
     "SUPPORTED_IMAGE_FORMATS",

src/stegasoo/channel.py

@@ -372,6 +372,124 @@ def has_channel_key() -> bool:
     return get_channel_key() is not None
 
 
+def resolve_channel_key(
+    value: str | None = None,
+    *,
+    file_path: str | Path | None = None,
+    no_channel: bool = False,
+) -> str | None:
+    """
+    Resolve a channel key from user input (unified for all frontends).
+
+    This consolidates channel key resolution logic used by CLI, API, and WebUI.
+
+    Args:
+        value: Input value:
+            - 'auto' or None: Use server-configured key
+            - 'none' or '': Public mode (no channel key)
+            - explicit key: Validate and use
+        file_path: Path to file containing channel key
+        no_channel: If True, return "" for public mode (overrides value)
+
+    Returns:
+        None: Use server-configured key (auto mode)
+        "": Public mode (no channel key)
+        str: Explicit valid channel key
+
+    Raises:
+        ValueError: If key format is invalid
+        FileNotFoundError: If file_path doesn't exist
+
+    Example:
+        >>> resolve_channel_key("auto")  # -> None
+        >>> resolve_channel_key("none")  # -> ""
+        >>> resolve_channel_key(no_channel=True)  # -> ""
+        >>> resolve_channel_key("ABCD-1234-...")  # -> "ABCD-1234-..."
+        >>> resolve_channel_key(file_path="key.txt")  # reads from file
+    """
+    debug.print(f"resolve_channel_key: value={value}, file_path={file_path}, no_channel={no_channel}")
+
+    # no_channel flag takes precedence
+    if no_channel:
+        debug.print("resolve_channel_key: public mode (no_channel=True)")
+        return ""
+
+    # Read from file if provided
+    if file_path:
+        path = Path(file_path)
+        if not path.exists():
+            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Channel key file not found: {file_path}")
+        key = path.read_text().strip()
+        if not validate_channel_key(key):
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid channel key format in file: {file_path}")
+        debug.print(f"resolve_channel_key: from file -> {get_channel_fingerprint(key)}")
+        return format_channel_key(key)
+
+    # Handle value string
+    if value is None or value.lower() == "auto":
+        debug.print("resolve_channel_key: auto mode (server config)")
+        return None
+
+    if value == "" or value.lower() == "none":
+        debug.print("resolve_channel_key: public mode (explicit none)")
+        return ""
+
+    # Explicit key - validate
+    if validate_channel_key(value):
+        formatted = format_channel_key(value)
+        debug.print(f"resolve_channel_key: explicit key -> {get_channel_fingerprint(formatted)}")
+        return formatted
+
+    raise ValueError(
+        "Invalid channel key format. Expected: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX\n"
+        "Generate a new key with: stegasoo channel generate"
+    )
+
+
+def get_channel_response_info(channel_key: str | None) -> dict:
+    """
+    Get channel info for API/WebUI responses.
+
+    Args:
+        channel_key: Resolved channel key (None=auto, ""=public, str=explicit)
+
+    Returns:
+        Dict with mode, fingerprint, and display info
+
+    Example:
+        >>> info = get_channel_response_info("ABCD-1234-...")
+        >>> info['mode']
+        'explicit'
+    """
+    if channel_key is None:
+        # Auto mode - check server config
+        server_key = get_channel_key()
+        if server_key:
+            return {
+                "mode": "private",
+                "fingerprint": get_channel_fingerprint(server_key),
+                "source": "server",
+            }
+        return {
+            "mode": "public",
+            "fingerprint": None,
+            "source": "server",
+        }
+
+    if channel_key == "":
+        return {
+            "mode": "public",
+            "fingerprint": None,
+            "source": "explicit",
+        }
+
+    return {
+        "mode": "private",
+        "fingerprint": get_channel_fingerprint(channel_key),
+        "source": "explicit",
+    }
+
+
 # =============================================================================
 # CLI SUPPORT
 # =============================================================================

src/stegasoo/cli.py

@@ -56,7 +56,14 @@ def cli(ctx, json_output):
 
 
 @cli.command()
-@click.argument("image", type=click.Path(exists=True))
+@click.argument("carrier", type=click.Path(exists=True))
+@click.option(
+    "-r",
+    "--reference",
+    required=True,
+    type=click.Path(exists=True),
+    help="Reference photo (shared secret)",
+)
 @click.option("-m", "--message", help="Message to encode")
 @click.option(
     "-f",
@@ -86,19 +93,22 @@ def cli(ctx, json_output):
 @click.option("--dry-run", is_flag=True, help="Show capacity usage without encoding")
 @click.pass_context
 def encode(
-    ctx, image, message, file_payload, output, passphrase, pin, compress, algorithm, dry_run
+    ctx, carrier, reference, message, file_payload, output, passphrase, pin, compress, algorithm, dry_run
 ):
     """
     Encode a message or file into an image.
 
     Examples:
 
-        stegasoo encode photo.png -m "Secret message" --passphrase --pin
+        stegasoo encode photo.png -r ref.jpg -m "Secret message" --passphrase --pin
 
-        stegasoo encode photo.png -f secret.pdf -o encoded.png
+        stegasoo encode photo.png -r ref.jpg -f secret.pdf -o encoded.png
     """
     from PIL import Image
 
+    from .encode import encode as stegasoo_encode
+    from .encode import encode_file as stegasoo_encode_file
+
     if not message and not file_payload:
         raise click.UsageError("Either --message or --file is required")
 
@@ -123,13 +133,14 @@ def encode(
         payload_type = "text"
 
     # Get image capacity
-    with Image.open(image) as img:
+    with Image.open(carrier) as img:
         width, height = img.size
         capacity_bytes = (width * height * 3 // 8) - 69  # v3.2.0: corrected overhead
 
     if dry_run:
         result = {
-            "image": image,
+            "carrier": carrier,
+            "reference": reference,
             "dimensions": f"{width}x{height}",
             "capacity_bytes": capacity_bytes,
             "payload_type": payload_type,
@@ -142,7 +153,8 @@ def encode(
         if ctx.obj.get("json"):
             click.echo(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
         else:
-            click.echo(f"Image: {image} ({width}x{height})")
+            click.echo(f"Carrier: {carrier} ({width}x{height})")
+            click.echo(f"Reference: {reference}")
             click.echo(f"Capacity: {capacity_bytes:,} bytes ({capacity_bytes//1024} KB)")
             click.echo(f"Payload: {payload_size:,} bytes ({payload_type})")
             click.echo(f"Compression: {algorithm_name(compression_algo)}")
@@ -150,57 +162,159 @@ def encode(
             click.echo(f"Status: {'✓ Fits' if result['fits'] else '✗ Too large'}")
         return
 
-    # Actual encoding would happen here
-    # For now, show what would be done
-    output = output or f"{Path(image).stem}_encoded.png"
+    # Read input files
+    with open(reference, "rb") as f:
+        reference_data = f.read()
+    with open(carrier, "rb") as f:
+        carrier_data = f.read()
 
-    if ctx.obj.get("json"):
-        click.echo(
-            json.dumps(
-                {
-                    "status": "success",
-                    "input": image,
-                    "output": output,
-                    "payload_type": payload_type,
-                    "compression": algorithm_name(compression_algo),
-                },
-                indent=2,
+    # Determine output path
+    output = output or f"{Path(carrier).stem}_encoded.png"
+
+    try:
+        if file_payload:
+            # Encode file
+            result = stegasoo_encode_file(
+                filepath=file_payload,
+                reference_photo=reference_data,
+                carrier_image=carrier_data,
+                passphrase=passphrase,
+                pin=pin,
             )
-        )
-    else:
-        click.echo(f"✓ Encoded {payload_type} to {output}")
-        click.echo(f"  Compression: {algorithm_name(compression_algo)}")
+        else:
+            # Encode message
+            result = stegasoo_encode(
+                message=message,
+                reference_photo=reference_data,
+                carrier_image=carrier_data,
+                passphrase=passphrase,
+                pin=pin,
+            )
+
+        # Write output
+        with open(output, "wb") as f:
+            f.write(result.stego_image)
+
+        if ctx.obj.get("json"):
+            click.echo(
+                json.dumps(
+                    {
+                        "status": "success",
+                        "carrier": carrier,
+                        "reference": reference,
+                        "output": output,
+                        "payload_type": payload_type,
+                        "compression": algorithm_name(compression_algo),
+                    },
+                    indent=2,
+                )
+            )
+        else:
+            click.echo(f"✓ Encoded {payload_type} to {output}")
+            click.echo(f"  Reference: {reference}")
+            click.echo(f"  Compression: {algorithm_name(compression_algo)}")
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        if ctx.obj.get("json"):
+            click.echo(json.dumps({"status": "error", "error": str(e)}, indent=2))
+        else:
+            click.echo(f"✗ Encoding failed: {e}", err=True)
+        raise SystemExit(1)
 
 
 @cli.command()
 @click.argument("image", type=click.Path(exists=True))
+@click.option(
+    "-r",
+    "--reference",
+    required=True,
+    type=click.Path(exists=True),
+    help="Reference photo (shared secret)",
+)
 @click.option("--passphrase", prompt=True, hide_input=True, help="Passphrase")
 @click.option("--pin", prompt=True, hide_input=True, help="PIN code")
 @click.option("-o", "--output", type=click.Path(), help="Output path for file payloads")
 @click.pass_context
-def decode(ctx, image, passphrase, pin, output):
+def decode(ctx, image, reference, passphrase, pin, output):
     """
     Decode a message or file from an image.
 
     Examples:
 
-        stegasoo decode encoded.png --passphrase --pin
+        stegasoo decode encoded.png -r ref.jpg --passphrase --pin
 
-        stegasoo decode encoded.png -o ./extracted/
+        stegasoo decode encoded.png -r ref.jpg -o ./extracted/
     """
-    # Actual decoding would happen here
-    result = {
-        "status": "success",
-        "image": image,
-        "payload_type": "text",
-        "message": "[Decoded message would appear here]",
-    }
+    from .decode import decode as stegasoo_decode
 
-    if ctx.obj.get("json"):
-        click.echo(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
-    else:
-        click.echo(f"Decoded from {image}:")
-        click.echo(result["message"])
+    # Read input files
+    with open(image, "rb") as f:
+        stego_data = f.read()
+    with open(reference, "rb") as f:
+        reference_data = f.read()
+
+    try:
+        result = stegasoo_decode(
+            stego_image=stego_data,
+            reference_photo=reference_data,
+            passphrase=passphrase,
+            pin=pin,
+        )
+
+        if result.is_file:
+            # File payload
+            filename = result.filename or "decoded_file"
+            output_path = Path(output) / filename if output else Path(filename)
+
+            # Ensure output directory exists
+            output_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+            with open(output_path, "wb") as f:
+                f.write(result.file_data)
+
+            if ctx.obj.get("json"):
+                click.echo(
+                    json.dumps(
+                        {
+                            "status": "success",
+                            "image": image,
+                            "reference": reference,
+                            "payload_type": "file",
+                            "filename": filename,
+                            "output": str(output_path),
+                            "size": len(result.file_data),
+                        },
+                        indent=2,
+                    )
+                )
+            else:
+                click.echo(f"✓ Extracted file: {output_path}")
+                click.echo(f"  Size: {len(result.file_data):,} bytes")
+        else:
+            # Text message
+            if ctx.obj.get("json"):
+                click.echo(
+                    json.dumps(
+                        {
+                            "status": "success",
+                            "image": image,
+                            "reference": reference,
+                            "payload_type": "text",
+                            "message": result.message,
+                        },
+                        indent=2,
+                    )
+                )
+            else:
+                click.echo(f"Decoded from {image}:")
+                click.echo(result.message)
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        if ctx.obj.get("json"):
+            click.echo(json.dumps({"status": "error", "error": str(e)}, indent=2))
+        else:
+            click.echo(f"✗ Decoding failed: {e}", err=True)
+        raise SystemExit(1)
 
 
 # =============================================================================
@@ -398,16 +512,21 @@ def batch_check(ctx, images, recursive):
 @click.option(
     "--pin-length", default=DEFAULT_PIN_LENGTH, help=f"PIN length (default: {DEFAULT_PIN_LENGTH})"
 )
+@click.option(
+    "--channel-key", is_flag=True, help="Also generate a 256-bit channel key"
+)
 @click.pass_context
-def generate(ctx, words, pin_length):
+def generate(ctx, words, pin_length, channel_key):
     """
-    Generate random credentials (passphrase + PIN).
+    Generate random credentials (passphrase + PIN + optional channel key).
 
     Examples:
 
         stegasoo generate
 
         stegasoo generate --words 6 --pin-length 8
+
+        stegasoo generate --channel-key
     """
     import secrets
 
@@ -451,11 +570,18 @@ def generate(ctx, words, pin_length):
         "pin_length": pin_length,
     }
 
+    # Generate channel key if requested
+    if channel_key:
+        from .channel import generate_channel_key
+        result["channel_key"] = generate_channel_key()
+
     if ctx.obj.get("json"):
         click.echo(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
     else:
-        click.echo(f"Passphrase: {passphrase}")
-        click.echo(f"PIN:        {pin}")
+        click.echo(f"Passphrase:   {passphrase}")
+        click.echo(f"PIN:          {pin}")
+        if channel_key:
+            click.echo(f"Channel Key:  {result['channel_key']}")
         click.echo("\n⚠️  Save these credentials securely - they cannot be recovered!")
 
 
@@ -489,6 +615,627 @@ def info(ctx):
         click.echo(f"  • Max file payload: {MAX_FILE_PAYLOAD_SIZE:,} bytes")
 
 
+# =============================================================================
+# CHANNEL KEY COMMANDS
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+@cli.group()
+@click.pass_context
+def channel(ctx):
+    """
+    Manage channel keys for deployment isolation.
+
+    Channel keys bind encode/decode operations to a specific group or deployment.
+    Messages encoded with one channel key can only be decoded by systems with
+    the same channel key.
+
+    Examples:
+
+        stegasoo channel generate
+
+        stegasoo channel show
+
+        stegasoo channel qr
+
+        stegasoo channel qr -o channel-key.png
+    """
+    pass
+
+
+@channel.command("generate")
+@click.option("--save", is_flag=True, help="Save to project config file")
+@click.option("--save-user", is_flag=True, help="Save to user config (~/.stegasoo/)")
+@click.pass_context
+def channel_generate(ctx, save, save_user):
+    """
+    Generate a new random channel key.
+
+    Examples:
+
+        stegasoo channel generate
+
+        stegasoo channel generate --save
+
+        stegasoo channel generate --save-user
+    """
+    from .channel import generate_channel_key, set_channel_key
+
+    key = generate_channel_key()
+
+    if ctx.obj.get("json"):
+        result = {"channel_key": key}
+        if save or save_user:
+            location = "user" if save_user else "project"
+            path = set_channel_key(key, location)
+            result["saved_to"] = str(path)
+        click.echo(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
+    else:
+        click.echo("Generated channel key:")
+        click.echo(f"  {key}")
+        click.echo()
+
+        if save or save_user:
+            location = "user" if save_user else "project"
+            path = set_channel_key(key, location)
+            click.echo(f"Saved to: {path}")
+        else:
+            click.echo("To use this key:")
+            click.echo(f'  export STEGASOO_CHANNEL_KEY="{key}"')
+            click.echo()
+            click.echo("Or save to config:")
+            click.echo("  stegasoo channel generate --save")
+
+
+@channel.command("show")
+@click.option("--key", "explicit_key", help="Show this key instead of configured one")
+@click.pass_context
+def channel_show(ctx, explicit_key):
+    """
+    Show the current channel key.
+
+    Examples:
+
+        stegasoo channel show
+
+        stegasoo channel show --key "ABCD-1234-..."
+    """
+    from .channel import format_channel_key, get_channel_status, validate_channel_key
+
+    if explicit_key:
+        if not validate_channel_key(explicit_key):
+            click.echo("Error: Invalid channel key format", err=True)
+            raise SystemExit(1)
+        key = format_channel_key(explicit_key)
+        source = "command line"
+    else:
+        status = get_channel_status()
+        if not status["configured"]:
+            if ctx.obj.get("json"):
+                click.echo(json.dumps({"configured": False, "mode": "public"}))
+            else:
+                click.echo("No channel key configured (public mode)")
+            return
+        key = status["key"]
+        source = status["source"]
+
+    if ctx.obj.get("json"):
+        click.echo(json.dumps({"channel_key": key, "source": source}))
+    else:
+        click.echo(f"Channel key: {key}")
+        click.echo(f"Source: {source}")
+
+
+@channel.command("status")
+@click.pass_context
+def channel_status(ctx):
+    """
+    Show channel key status and configuration.
+
+    Examples:
+
+        stegasoo channel status
+
+        stegasoo --json channel status
+    """
+    from .channel import get_channel_status
+
+    status = get_channel_status()
+
+    if ctx.obj.get("json"):
+        click.echo(json.dumps(status, indent=2))
+    else:
+        click.echo(f"Mode: {status['mode'].upper()}")
+        if status["configured"]:
+            click.echo(f"Fingerprint: {status['fingerprint']}")
+            click.echo(f"Source: {status['source']}")
+        else:
+            click.echo("No channel key configured")
+            click.echo()
+            click.echo("To set up a channel key:")
+            click.echo("  stegasoo channel generate --save")
+
+
+@channel.command("qr")
+@click.option("--key", "explicit_key", help="Generate QR for this key instead of configured one")
+@click.option(
+    "--format",
+    "output_format",
+    type=click.Choice(["ascii", "png"]),
+    default="ascii",
+    help="Output format (default: ascii)",
+)
+@click.option("-o", "--output", type=click.Path(), help="Output file (PNG format, or - for stdout)")
+@click.pass_context
+def channel_qr(ctx, explicit_key, output_format, output):
+    """
+    Display channel key as QR code.
+
+    Examples:
+
+        stegasoo channel qr
+
+        stegasoo channel qr -o channel-key.png
+
+        stegasoo channel qr --format png -o - > key.png
+    """
+    import sys
+
+    from .channel import format_channel_key, get_channel_key, validate_channel_key
+
+    # Get the key to display
+    if explicit_key:
+        if not validate_channel_key(explicit_key):
+            click.echo("Error: Invalid channel key format", err=True)
+            raise SystemExit(1)
+        key = format_channel_key(explicit_key)
+    else:
+        key = get_channel_key()
+        if not key:
+            click.echo("Error: No channel key configured", err=True)
+            click.echo("Generate one with: stegasoo channel generate", err=True)
+            raise SystemExit(1)
+
+    # Import qrcode
+    try:
+        import qrcode
+    except ImportError:
+        click.echo("Error: qrcode library not installed", err=True)
+        click.echo("Install with: pip install qrcode[pil]", err=True)
+        raise SystemExit(1)
+
+    # Determine output mode
+    if output:
+        output_format = "png"  # Force PNG when output file specified
+
+    if output_format == "png":
+        # Generate PNG QR code (requires Pillow)
+        try:
+            import PIL  # noqa: F401 - check Pillow is available
+        except ImportError:
+            click.echo("Error: PIL/Pillow not installed for PNG output", err=True)
+            click.echo("Install with: pip install Pillow", err=True)
+            raise SystemExit(1)
+
+        qr = qrcode.QRCode(
+            version=1,
+            error_correction=qrcode.constants.ERROR_CORRECT_M,
+            box_size=10,
+            border=4,
+        )
+        qr.add_data(key)
+        qr.make(fit=True)
+        img = qr.make_image(fill_color="black", back_color="white")
+
+        if output == "-":
+            # Write to stdout
+            img.save(sys.stdout.buffer, format="PNG")
+        elif output:
+            # Write to file
+            img.save(output)
+            click.echo(f"Saved QR code to: {output}", err=True)
+        else:
+            # No output specified but PNG format requested - error
+            click.echo("Error: PNG format requires -o/--output", err=True)
+            raise SystemExit(1)
+
+    else:
+        # ASCII output to terminal
+        qr = qrcode.QRCode(
+            version=1,
+            error_correction=qrcode.constants.ERROR_CORRECT_M,
+            box_size=1,
+            border=2,
+        )
+        qr.add_data(key)
+        qr.make(fit=True)
+
+        click.echo()
+        click.echo(f"Channel Key: {key}")
+        click.echo()
+        qr.print_ascii(invert=True)
+        click.echo()
+        click.echo("Scan this QR code to share the channel key.")
+
+
+@channel.command("clear")
+@click.option("--project", is_flag=True, help="Only clear project config")
+@click.option("--user", is_flag=True, help="Only clear user config")
+@click.pass_context
+def channel_clear(ctx, project, user):
+    """
+    Remove channel key configuration.
+
+    Examples:
+
+        stegasoo channel clear
+
+        stegasoo channel clear --project
+
+        stegasoo channel clear --user
+    """
+    from .channel import clear_channel_key
+
+    if project and user:
+        location = "all"
+    elif project:
+        location = "project"
+    elif user:
+        location = "user"
+    else:
+        location = "all"
+
+    deleted = clear_channel_key(location)
+
+    if ctx.obj.get("json"):
+        click.echo(json.dumps({"deleted": [str(p) for p in deleted]}))
+    else:
+        if deleted:
+            click.echo(f"Removed channel key from: {', '.join(str(p) for p in deleted)}")
+        else:
+            click.echo("No channel key files found")
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# TOOLS COMMANDS
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+@cli.group()
+@click.pass_context
+def tools(ctx):
+    """Image security tools."""
+    pass
+
+
+@tools.command("capacity")
+@click.argument("image", type=click.Path(exists=True))
+@click.option("--json", "as_json", is_flag=True, help="Output as JSON")
+def tools_capacity(image, as_json):
+    """Show steganography capacity for an image.
+
+    Example:
+
+        stegasoo tools capacity photo.jpg
+    """
+    from .dct_steganography import estimate_capacity_comparison
+
+    with open(image, "rb") as f:
+        image_data = f.read()
+
+    result = estimate_capacity_comparison(image_data)
+    result["filename"] = Path(image).name
+    result["megapixels"] = round((result["width"] * result["height"]) / 1_000_000, 2)
+
+    if as_json:
+        click.echo(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
+    else:
+        click.echo(f"\n  {result['filename']}")
+        click.echo(f"  {'─' * 40}")
+        click.echo(f"  Dimensions:   {result['width']} × {result['height']}")
+        click.echo(f"  Megapixels:   {result['megapixels']} MP")
+        click.echo(f"  {'─' * 40}")
+        click.echo(f"  LSB Capacity: {result['lsb']['capacity_kb']:.1f} KB")
+        if result['dct']['available']:
+            click.echo(f"  DCT Capacity: {result['dct']['capacity_kb']:.1f} KB")
+        else:
+            click.echo("  DCT Capacity: N/A (scipy required)")
+        click.echo()
+
+
+@tools.command("strip")
+@click.argument("image", type=click.Path(exists=True))
+@click.option("-o", "--output", type=click.Path(), help="Output file (default: <name>_clean.png)")
+@click.option("--format", "fmt", type=click.Choice(["png", "bmp"]), default="png", help="Output format")
+def tools_strip(image, output, fmt):
+    """Strip EXIF/metadata from an image.
+
+    Example:
+
+        stegasoo tools strip photo.jpg
+        stegasoo tools strip photo.jpg -o clean.png
+    """
+    from .utils import strip_image_metadata
+
+    with open(image, "rb") as f:
+        image_data = f.read()
+
+    clean_data = strip_image_metadata(image_data, output_format=fmt.upper())
+
+    if not output:
+        stem = Path(image).stem
+        output = f"{stem}_clean.{fmt}"
+
+    with open(output, "wb") as f:
+        f.write(clean_data)
+
+    click.echo(f"Saved clean image to: {output}")
+
+
+@tools.command("peek")
+@click.argument("image", type=click.Path(exists=True))
+@click.option("--json", "as_json", is_flag=True, help="Output as JSON")
+def tools_peek(image, as_json):
+    """Check if image contains Stegasoo hidden data.
+
+    Example:
+
+        stegasoo tools peek suspicious.jpg
+    """
+    from .steganography import peek_image
+
+    with open(image, "rb") as f:
+        image_data = f.read()
+
+    result = peek_image(image_data)
+    result["filename"] = Path(image).name
+
+    if as_json:
+        click.echo(json.dumps(result))
+    else:
+        if result["has_stegasoo"]:
+            click.echo(f"\n  ✓ Stegasoo data detected in {result['filename']}")
+            click.echo(f"    Mode: {result['mode'].upper()}")
+        else:
+            click.echo(f"\n  ✗ No Stegasoo header found in {result['filename']}")
+        click.echo()
+
+
+@tools.command("exif")
+@click.argument("image", type=click.Path(exists=True))
+@click.option("--clear", is_flag=True, help="Remove all EXIF metadata")
+@click.option("--set", "set_fields", multiple=True, help="Set EXIF field (e.g. --set Artist=John)")
+@click.option("-o", "--output", type=click.Path(), help="Output file (required for modifications)")
+@click.option("--json", "as_json", is_flag=True, help="Output as JSON")
+def tools_exif(image, clear, set_fields, output, as_json):
+    """View or edit EXIF metadata.
+
+    Examples:
+
+        stegasoo tools exif photo.jpg
+
+        stegasoo tools exif photo.jpg --clear -o clean.jpg
+
+        stegasoo tools exif photo.jpg --set Artist="John Doe" -o updated.jpg
+    """
+    from .utils import read_image_exif, strip_image_metadata, write_image_exif
+
+    with open(image, "rb") as f:
+        image_data = f.read()
+
+    # View mode (no modifications)
+    if not clear and not set_fields:
+        exif = read_image_exif(image_data)
+
+        if as_json:
+            click.echo(json.dumps(exif, indent=2, default=str))
+        else:
+            click.echo(f"\n  EXIF Metadata: {Path(image).name}")
+            click.echo(f"  {'─' * 45}")
+            if not exif:
+                click.echo("  No EXIF metadata found")
+            else:
+                for key, value in sorted(exif.items()):
+                    # Skip complex nested structures for display
+                    if isinstance(value, dict):
+                        click.echo(f"  {key}: [complex data]")
+                    elif isinstance(value, list):
+                        click.echo(f"  {key}: {value}")
+                    else:
+                        # Truncate long values
+                        str_val = str(value)
+                        if len(str_val) > 50:
+                            str_val = str_val[:47] + "..."
+                        click.echo(f"  {key}: {str_val}")
+            click.echo()
+        return
+
+    # Modification mode - require output file
+    if not output:
+        raise click.UsageError("Output file required for modifications (use -o/--output)")
+
+    if clear:
+        # Strip all metadata
+        clean_data = strip_image_metadata(image_data, output_format="JPEG")
+        with open(output, "wb") as f:
+            f.write(clean_data)
+        click.echo(f"Cleared EXIF metadata, saved to: {output}")
+    elif set_fields:
+        # Parse field=value pairs
+        updates = {}
+        for field in set_fields:
+            if "=" not in field:
+                raise click.UsageError(f"Invalid format: {field} (use Field=Value)")
+            key, val = field.split("=", 1)
+            updates[key.strip()] = val.strip()
+
+        try:
+            updated_data = write_image_exif(image_data, updates)
+            with open(output, "wb") as f:
+                f.write(updated_data)
+            click.echo(f"Updated {len(updates)} EXIF field(s), saved to: {output}")
+        except ValueError as e:
+            raise click.UsageError(str(e))
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# ADMIN COMMANDS (Web UI administration)
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+@cli.group()
+@click.pass_context
+def admin(ctx):
+    """Web UI administration commands."""
+    pass
+
+
+@admin.command("recover")
+@click.option(
+    "--db", "db_path",
+    type=click.Path(exists=True),
+    help="Path to stegasoo.db (default: frontends/web/instance/stegasoo.db)"
+)
+@click.option("--password", prompt=True, hide_input=True, confirmation_prompt=True,
+              help="New admin password")
+def admin_recover(db_path, password):
+    """Reset admin password using recovery key.
+
+    Allows password reset for Web UI admin account when locked out.
+    Requires the recovery key that was saved during setup.
+
+    Example:
+
+        stegasoo admin recover --db /path/to/stegasoo.db
+    """
+    import sqlite3
+
+    from argon2 import PasswordHasher
+
+    from .recovery import verify_recovery_key
+
+    # Try default paths if not specified
+    if not db_path:
+        candidates = [
+            Path("frontends/web/instance/stegasoo.db"),
+            Path("instance/stegasoo.db"),
+            Path("/app/instance/stegasoo.db"),
+        ]
+        for candidate in candidates:
+            if candidate.exists():
+                db_path = str(candidate)
+                break
+
+    if not db_path or not Path(db_path).exists():
+        raise click.UsageError(
+            "Database not found. Use --db to specify path to stegasoo.db"
+        )
+
+    click.echo(f"Database: {db_path}")
+
+    # Connect and check for recovery key
+    db = sqlite3.connect(db_path)
+    db.row_factory = sqlite3.Row
+
+    # Get recovery key hash from app_settings
+    cursor = db.execute(
+        "SELECT value FROM app_settings WHERE key = 'recovery_key_hash'"
+    )
+    row = cursor.fetchone()
+
+    if not row:
+        db.close()
+        raise click.ClickException(
+            "No recovery key configured for this instance. "
+            "Password reset is not possible."
+        )
+
+    stored_hash = row["value"]
+
+    # Prompt for recovery key
+    recovery_key = click.prompt(
+        "Enter your recovery key",
+        hide_input=False,  # Recovery keys are meant to be visible
+    )
+
+    # Verify recovery key
+    if not verify_recovery_key(recovery_key, stored_hash):
+        db.close()
+        raise click.ClickException("Invalid recovery key")
+
+    # Validate password
+    if len(password) < 8:
+        db.close()
+        raise click.UsageError("Password must be at least 8 characters")
+
+    # Hash new password with same settings as web UI
+    ph = PasswordHasher(
+        time_cost=3,
+        memory_cost=65536,  # 64MB
+        parallelism=4,
+        hash_len=32,
+        salt_len=16,
+    )
+    new_hash = ph.hash(password)
+
+    # Find and update admin user
+    admin = db.execute(
+        "SELECT id, username FROM users WHERE role = 'admin' ORDER BY id LIMIT 1"
+    ).fetchone()
+
+    if not admin:
+        db.close()
+        raise click.ClickException("No admin user found in database")
+
+    db.execute(
+        "UPDATE users SET password_hash = ?, updated_at = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP WHERE id = ?",
+        (new_hash, admin["id"]),
+    )
+    db.commit()
+    db.close()
+
+    click.echo(f"\nPassword reset successfully for admin '{admin['username']}'")
+    click.echo("You can now login to the Web UI with your new password.")
+
+
+@admin.command("generate-key")
+@click.option("--qr", "show_qr", is_flag=True, help="Show QR code in terminal (if supported)")
+def admin_generate_key(show_qr):
+    """Generate a new recovery key (for reference only).
+
+    This generates a new random recovery key and displays it.
+    To actually set the recovery key, use the Web UI.
+
+    Example:
+
+        stegasoo admin generate-key
+        stegasoo admin generate-key --qr
+    """
+    from .recovery import generate_recovery_key, get_recovery_fingerprint
+
+    key = generate_recovery_key()
+
+    click.echo("\nNew Recovery Key:")
+    click.echo("─" * 50)
+    click.echo(f"  {key}")
+    click.echo("─" * 50)
+    click.echo(f"Fingerprint: {get_recovery_fingerprint(key)}")
+
+    if show_qr:
+        try:
+            import qrcode
+            qr = qrcode.QRCode(box_size=1, border=1)
+            qr.add_data(key)
+            qr.make()
+            click.echo("\nQR Code:")
+            qr.print_ascii(invert=True)
+        except ImportError:
+            click.echo("\n(qrcode library not installed for terminal QR)")
+
+    click.echo("\nNote: Save this key securely. To set it in the Web UI,")
+    click.echo("go to Account > Recovery Key > Regenerate")
+
+
 def main():
     """Entry point for CLI."""
     cli(obj={})

src/stegasoo/constants.py

@@ -1,9 +1,14 @@
 """
-Stegasoo Constants and Configuration (v4.0.1 - Channel Key Support)
+Stegasoo Constants and Configuration (v4.0.2 - Web UI Authentication)
 
 Central location for all magic numbers, limits, and crypto parameters.
 All version numbers, limits, and configuration values should be defined here.
 
+CHANGES in v4.0.2:
+- Added Web UI authentication with SQLite3 user storage
+- Added optional HTTPS with auto-generated self-signed certificates
+- UI improvements for QR preview panels and PIN/channel columns
+
 BREAKING CHANGES in v4.0.0:
 - Added channel key support for deployment/group isolation
 - FORMAT_VERSION bumped to 5 (adds flags byte to header)
@@ -20,7 +25,7 @@ from pathlib import Path
 # VERSION
 # ============================================================================
 
-__version__ = "4.0.1"
+__version__ = "4.1.2"
 
 # ============================================================================
 # FILE FORMAT
@@ -229,6 +234,14 @@ DCT_MAGIC_HEADER = b"\x89DCT"  # Magic header for DCT mode
 DCT_FORMAT_VERSION = 1
 DCT_STEP_SIZE = 8  # QIM quantization step
 
+# Recovery key obfuscation - FIXED value for admin recovery QR codes
+# SHA256("\x89ST3\x89DCT") - hardcoded so it never changes even if headers are added
+# Used to XOR recovery keys in QR codes so they scan as gibberish
+RECOVERY_OBFUSCATION_KEY = bytes.fromhex(
+    "d6c70bce27780db942562550e9fe1459"
+    "9dfdb8421f5acc79696b05db4e7afbd2"
+)  # 32 bytes
+
 # Valid embedding modes
 VALID_EMBED_MODES = {EMBED_MODE_LSB, EMBED_MODE_DCT}
 

src/stegasoo/dct_steganography.py

@@ -1,17 +1,22 @@
 """
-DCT Domain Steganography Module (v3.2.0-patch2)
+DCT Domain Steganography Module (v4.1.0)
 
 Embeds data in DCT coefficients with two approaches:
 1. PNG output: Scipy-based DCT transform (grayscale or color)
 2. JPEG output: jpegio-based coefficient manipulation (if available)
 
+v4.1.0 Changes:
+- Reed-Solomon error correction protects against bit errors in problematic blocks
+- Majority voting on length headers (3 copies) for additional robustness
+- RS can correct up to 16 byte errors per 223-byte chunk
+
 v3.2.0-patch2 Changes:
 - Chunked processing for large images to avoid heap corruption
 - Process image in vertical strips to limit memory per operation
 - Isolated DCT operations with fresh array allocations
 - Workaround for scipy.fftpack memory issues
 
-Requires: scipy (for PNG mode), optionally jpegio (for JPEG mode)
+Requires: scipy (for PNG mode), optionally jpegio (for JPEG mode), reedsolo (for error correction)
 """
 
 import gc
@@ -49,6 +54,34 @@ except ImportError:
     HAS_JPEGIO = False
     jio = None
 
+# Import custom exceptions
+from .exceptions import InvalidMagicBytesError
+from .exceptions import ReedSolomonError as StegasooRSError
+
+# Progress reporting interval (write every N blocks)
+PROGRESS_INTERVAL = 50
+
+
+def _write_progress(progress_file: str | None, current: int, total: int, phase: str = "embedding"):
+    """Write progress to file for frontend polling."""
+    if progress_file is None:
+        return
+    try:
+        import json
+
+        with open(progress_file, "w") as f:
+            json.dump(
+                {
+                    "current": current,
+                    "total": total,
+                    "percent": round((current / total) * 100, 1) if total > 0 else 0,
+                    "phase": phase,
+                },
+                f,
+            )
+    except Exception:
+        pass  # Don't let progress writing break encoding
+
 
 # ============================================================================
 # CONSTANTS
@@ -102,6 +135,13 @@ JPEGIO_MAGIC = b"JPGS"
 JPEGIO_MIN_COEF_MAGNITUDE = 2
 JPEGIO_EMBED_CHANNEL = 0
 FLAG_COLOR_MODE = 0x01
+FLAG_RS_PROTECTED = 0x02  # Reed-Solomon error correction enabled
+
+# Reed-Solomon settings - 32 symbols can correct up to 16 byte errors per 223-byte chunk
+RS_NSYM = 32
+RS_LENGTH_HEADER_SIZE = 8  # 8 bytes: 4 for raw_payload_length + 4 for rs_payload_length
+RS_LENGTH_COPIES = 3  # Store length header 3 times for majority voting
+RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE = RS_LENGTH_HEADER_SIZE * RS_LENGTH_COPIES  # Total: 24 bytes
 
 # Chunking settings for large images
 MAX_CHUNK_HEIGHT = 512  # Process in 512-pixel tall strips
@@ -167,6 +207,44 @@ def has_jpegio_support() -> bool:
     return HAS_JPEGIO
 
 
+# ============================================================================
+# REED-SOLOMON ERROR CORRECTION
+# Protects against bit errors in problematic image blocks
+# ============================================================================
+
+# Check for reedsolo availability
+try:
+    from reedsolo import ReedSolomonError, RSCodec
+
+    HAS_REEDSOLO = True
+except ImportError:
+    HAS_REEDSOLO = False
+    RSCodec = None
+    ReedSolomonError = None
+
+
+def _rs_encode(data: bytes) -> bytes:
+    """Add Reed-Solomon error correction symbols to data."""
+    if not HAS_REEDSOLO:
+        return data  # No protection if reedsolo not available
+    rs = RSCodec(RS_NSYM)
+    return bytes(rs.encode(data))
+
+
+def _rs_decode(data: bytes) -> bytes:
+    """Decode Reed-Solomon protected data, correcting errors if possible."""
+    if not HAS_REEDSOLO:
+        return data  # No decoding if reedsolo not available
+    rs = RSCodec(RS_NSYM)
+    try:
+        decoded, _, errata_pos = rs.decode(data)
+        if errata_pos:
+            pass  # Errors were corrected
+        return bytes(decoded)
+    except ReedSolomonError as e:
+        raise StegasooRSError(f"Image corrupted beyond repair: {e}") from e
+
+
 # ============================================================================
 # SAFE DCT FUNCTIONS
 # These create fresh arrays to avoid scipy memory corruption issues
@@ -360,7 +438,7 @@ def _parse_header(header_bits: list) -> tuple[int, int, int]:
     magic, version, flags, length = struct.unpack(">4sBBI", header_bytes)
 
     if magic != DCT_MAGIC:
-        raise ValueError("Invalid DCT stego magic bytes")
+        raise InvalidMagicBytesError("Not a Stegasoo image or wrong mode (try LSB instead of DCT)")
 
     return version, flags, length
 
@@ -411,7 +489,7 @@ def _jpegio_parse_header(header_bytes: bytes) -> tuple[int, int, int]:
         raise ValueError("Insufficient header data")
     magic, version, flags, length = struct.unpack(">4sBBI", header_bytes[:HEADER_SIZE])
     if magic != JPEGIO_MAGIC:
-        raise ValueError(f"Invalid JPEG stego magic: {magic}")
+        raise InvalidMagicBytesError("Not a Stegasoo JPEG or wrong mode")
     return version, flags, length
 
 
@@ -436,7 +514,17 @@ def calculate_dct_capacity(image_data: bytes) -> DCTCapacityInfo:
     bits_per_block = len(DEFAULT_EMBED_POSITIONS)
     total_bits = total_blocks * bits_per_block
     total_bytes = total_bits // 8
-    usable_bytes = max(0, total_bytes - HEADER_SIZE)
+    # Account for header and RS overhead
+    # RS format: [24-byte length prefix (3 copies)] + RS(header + data)
+    # RS adds RS_NSYM bytes per 223-byte chunk (255 - RS_NSYM = 223)
+    # Conservatively estimate RS overhead as ~15% + one chunk minimum
+    if HAS_REEDSOLO:
+        # Overhead = 24 (prefix) + 10 (header) + RS overhead
+        # Simplify: base overhead = 24 + 10 + 32 + 15% margin for larger data
+        overhead = RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE + HEADER_SIZE + RS_NSYM + 20
+    else:
+        overhead = HEADER_SIZE
+    usable_bytes = max(0, total_bytes - overhead)
 
     return DCTCapacityInfo(
         width=width,
@@ -496,6 +584,7 @@ def embed_in_dct(
     seed: bytes,
     output_format: str = OUTPUT_FORMAT_PNG,
     color_mode: str = "color",
+    progress_file: str | None = None,
 ) -> tuple[bytes, DCTEmbedStats]:
     """Embed data using DCT coefficient modification."""
     if output_format not in (OUTPUT_FORMAT_PNG, OUTPUT_FORMAT_JPEG):
@@ -505,10 +594,12 @@ def embed_in_dct(
         color_mode = "color"
 
     if output_format == OUTPUT_FORMAT_JPEG and HAS_JPEGIO:
-        return _embed_jpegio(data, carrier_image, seed, color_mode)
+        return _embed_jpegio(data, carrier_image, seed, color_mode, progress_file)
 
     _check_scipy()
-    return _embed_scipy_dct_safe(data, carrier_image, seed, output_format, color_mode)
+    return _embed_scipy_dct_safe(
+        data, carrier_image, seed, output_format, color_mode, progress_file
+    )
 
 
 def _embed_scipy_dct_safe(
@@ -517,6 +608,7 @@ def _embed_scipy_dct_safe(
     seed: bytes,
     output_format: str,
     color_mode: str = "color",
+    progress_file: str | None = None,
 ) -> tuple[bytes, DCTEmbedStats]:
     """
     Embed using scipy DCT with safe memory handling.
@@ -538,9 +630,20 @@ def _embed_scipy_dct_safe(
 
     flags = FLAG_COLOR_MODE if color_mode == "color" else 0
 
-    # Prepare payload bits
+    # Build raw payload (header + data)
     header = _create_header(len(data), flags)
-    payload = header + data
+    raw_payload = header + data
+
+    # Apply Reed-Solomon error correction to entire payload if available
+    if HAS_REEDSOLO:
+        rs_payload = _rs_encode(raw_payload)
+        # Format: [length_header x 3 for majority voting] + [RS-encoded payload]
+        # Each length_header is 8 bytes: 4 for raw_payload_length + 4 for rs_payload_length
+        length_header = struct.pack(">II", len(raw_payload), len(rs_payload))
+        length_prefix = length_header * RS_LENGTH_COPIES  # Repeat 3 times
+        payload = length_prefix + rs_payload
+    else:
+        payload = raw_payload
     bits = []
     for byte in payload:
         for i in range(7, -1, -1):
@@ -568,7 +671,7 @@ def _embed_scipy_dct_safe(
         gc.collect()
 
         # Embed in Y channel
-        Y_embedded = _embed_in_channel_safe(Y_padded, bits, block_order, blocks_x)
+        Y_embedded = _embed_in_channel_safe(Y_padded, bits, block_order, blocks_x, progress_file)
         del Y_padded
         gc.collect()
 
@@ -592,7 +695,7 @@ def _embed_scipy_dct_safe(
         del image
         gc.collect()
 
-        embedded = _embed_in_channel_safe(padded, bits, block_order, blocks_x)
+        embedded = _embed_in_channel_safe(padded, bits, block_order, blocks_x, progress_file)
         del padded
         gc.collect()
 
@@ -625,6 +728,7 @@ def _embed_in_channel_safe(
     bits: list,
     block_order: list,
     blocks_x: int,
+    progress_file: str | None = None,
 ) -> np.ndarray:
     """
     Embed bits in channel using safe DCT operations.
@@ -637,8 +741,9 @@ def _embed_in_channel_safe(
     result = np.array(channel, dtype=np.float64, copy=True, order="C")
 
     bit_idx = 0
+    total_blocks = len(block_order)
 
-    for block_num in block_order:
+    for block_idx, block_num in enumerate(block_order):
         if bit_idx >= len(bits):
             break
 
@@ -674,6 +779,14 @@ def _embed_in_channel_safe(
         # Clean up this iteration
         del block, dct_block, modified_block
 
+        # Report progress periodically
+        if progress_file and block_idx % PROGRESS_INTERVAL == 0:
+            _write_progress(progress_file, block_idx, total_blocks, "embedding")
+
+    # Final progress update
+    if progress_file:
+        _write_progress(progress_file, total_blocks, total_blocks, "finalizing")
+
     # Force garbage collection
     gc.collect()
 
@@ -730,6 +843,7 @@ def _embed_jpegio(
     carrier_image: bytes,
     seed: bytes,
     color_mode: str = "color",
+    progress_file: str | None = None,
 ) -> tuple[bytes, DCTEmbedStats]:
     """Embed using jpegio for proper JPEG coefficient modification."""
     import os
@@ -761,8 +875,19 @@ def _embed_jpegio(
         all_positions = _jpegio_get_usable_positions(coef_array)
         order = _jpegio_generate_order(len(all_positions), seed)
 
+        # Build raw payload (header + data)
         header = _jpegio_create_header(len(data), flags)
-        payload = header + data
+        raw_payload = header + data
+
+        # Apply Reed-Solomon error correction to entire payload if available
+        if HAS_REEDSOLO:
+            rs_payload = _rs_encode(raw_payload)
+            # Format: [length_header x 3 for majority voting] + [RS-encoded payload]
+            length_header = struct.pack(">II", len(raw_payload), len(rs_payload))
+            length_prefix = length_header * RS_LENGTH_COPIES
+            payload = length_prefix + rs_payload
+        else:
+            payload = raw_payload
 
         bits = []
         for byte in payload:
@@ -776,6 +901,9 @@ def _embed_jpegio(
             )
 
         coefs_used = 0
+        total_bits = len(bits)
+        progress_interval = max(total_bits // 20, 100)  # Report ~20 times or every 100 bits
+
         for bit_idx, pos_idx in enumerate(order):
             if bit_idx >= len(bits):
                 break
@@ -791,6 +919,14 @@ def _embed_jpegio(
 
             coefs_used += 1
 
+            # Report progress periodically
+            if progress_file and bit_idx % progress_interval == 0:
+                _write_progress(progress_file, bit_idx, total_bits, "embedding")
+
+        # Final progress before save
+        if progress_file:
+            _write_progress(progress_file, total_bits, total_bits, "saving")
+
         jio.write(jpeg, output_path)
 
         with open(output_path, "rb") as f:
@@ -851,9 +987,12 @@ def _extract_scipy_dct_safe(stego_image: bytes, seed: bytes) -> bytes:
     del channel
     gc.collect()
 
-    h, w = padded.shape
-    blocks_x = w // BLOCK_SIZE
-    num_blocks = (h // BLOCK_SIZE) * blocks_x
+    # Use ORIGINAL image dimensions for block calculations (must match embed)
+    # Embed uses width // BLOCK_SIZE, not padded width
+    h, w = padded.shape  # Padded dimensions for bounds checking
+    blocks_x = width // BLOCK_SIZE
+    blocks_y = height // BLOCK_SIZE
+    num_blocks = blocks_y * blocks_x
 
     block_order = _generate_block_order(num_blocks, seed)
 
@@ -883,12 +1022,80 @@ def _extract_scipy_dct_safe(stego_image: bytes, seed: bytes) -> bytes:
                 total_needed = (HEADER_SIZE + data_length) * 8
                 if len(all_bits) >= total_needed:
                     break
-            except ValueError:
-                pass
+            except (ValueError, InvalidMagicBytesError):
+                pass  # RS-protected format has length prefix first, not magic bytes
 
     del padded
     gc.collect()
 
+    # Try RS-protected format first (has 24-byte length prefix: 3 copies of 8-byte header)
+    if HAS_REEDSOLO and len(all_bits) >= RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE * 8:
+        # Extract length prefix (24 bytes: 3 copies of 8-byte header for majority voting)
+        length_prefix_bits = all_bits[: RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE * 8]
+        length_prefix_bytes = bytes(
+            [
+                sum(length_prefix_bits[i * 8 : (i + 1) * 8][j] << (7 - j) for j in range(8))
+                for i in range(RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE)
+            ]
+        )
+
+        # Extract 3 copies and use majority voting
+        copies = []
+        for i in range(RS_LENGTH_COPIES):
+            start = i * RS_LENGTH_HEADER_SIZE
+            end = start + RS_LENGTH_HEADER_SIZE
+            copies.append(length_prefix_bytes[start:end])
+
+        # Count occurrences of each unique copy
+        from collections import Counter
+
+        counter = Counter(copies)
+        best_header, count = counter.most_common(1)[0]
+
+        # Only proceed if we have at least 2 matching copies (majority)
+        if count >= 2:
+            raw_payload_length, rs_encoded_length = struct.unpack(">II", best_header)
+        else:
+            # No majority - try first copy as fallback
+            raw_payload_length, rs_encoded_length = struct.unpack(">II", copies[0])
+
+        # Sanity check: both lengths should be reasonable
+        max_reasonable = (len(all_bits) // 8) - RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE
+        if (
+            raw_payload_length > 0
+            and raw_payload_length <= max_reasonable
+            and rs_encoded_length > 0
+            and rs_encoded_length <= max_reasonable
+            and rs_encoded_length >= raw_payload_length
+        ):
+            # This looks like RS-protected format
+            total_bits_needed = (RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE + rs_encoded_length) * 8
+
+            if len(all_bits) >= total_bits_needed:
+                rs_bits = all_bits[RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE * 8 : total_bits_needed]
+                rs_encoded = bytes(
+                    [
+                        sum(rs_bits[i * 8 : (i + 1) * 8][j] << (7 - j) for j in range(8))
+                        for i in range(rs_encoded_length)
+                    ]
+                )
+
+                try:
+                    # RS decode to get header + data
+                    raw_payload = _rs_decode(rs_encoded)
+
+                    # Parse header from decoded payload
+                    _, flags, data_length = _parse_header(
+                        [((raw_payload[i // 8] >> (7 - i % 8)) & 1) for i in range(HEADER_SIZE * 8)]
+                    )
+
+                    # Extract data
+                    data = raw_payload[HEADER_SIZE : HEADER_SIZE + data_length]
+                    return data
+                except (ValueError, struct.error):
+                    pass  # Fall through to legacy format
+
+    # Legacy format: header not protected by RS
     _, flags, data_length = _parse_header(all_bits)
     data_bits = all_bits[HEADER_SIZE * 8 : (HEADER_SIZE + data_length) * 8]
 
@@ -919,6 +1126,77 @@ def _extract_jpegio(stego_image: bytes, seed: bytes) -> bytes:
         all_positions = _jpegio_get_usable_positions(coef_array)
         order = _jpegio_generate_order(len(all_positions), seed)
 
+        # Try RS-protected format first (has 24-byte length prefix: 3 copies for majority voting)
+        if HAS_REEDSOLO and len(all_positions) >= RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE * 8:
+            # Extract length prefix (24 bytes: 3 copies of 8-byte header)
+            length_prefix_bits = []
+            for pos_idx in order[: RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE * 8]:
+                row, col = all_positions[pos_idx]
+                coef = coef_array[row, col]
+                length_prefix_bits.append(coef & 1)
+
+            length_prefix_bytes = bytes(
+                [
+                    sum(length_prefix_bits[i * 8 : (i + 1) * 8][j] << (7 - j) for j in range(8))
+                    for i in range(RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE)
+                ]
+            )
+
+            # Extract 3 copies and use majority voting
+            from collections import Counter
+
+            copies = []
+            for i in range(RS_LENGTH_COPIES):
+                start = i * RS_LENGTH_HEADER_SIZE
+                end = start + RS_LENGTH_HEADER_SIZE
+                copies.append(length_prefix_bytes[start:end])
+
+            counter = Counter(copies)
+            best_header, count = counter.most_common(1)[0]
+
+            if count >= 2:
+                raw_payload_length, rs_encoded_length = struct.unpack(">II", best_header)
+            else:
+                raw_payload_length, rs_encoded_length = struct.unpack(">II", copies[0])
+
+            # Sanity check
+            max_reasonable = (len(all_positions) // 8) - RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE
+            if (
+                raw_payload_length > 0
+                and raw_payload_length <= max_reasonable
+                and rs_encoded_length > 0
+                and rs_encoded_length <= max_reasonable
+                and rs_encoded_length >= raw_payload_length
+            ):
+                total_bits_needed = (RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE + rs_encoded_length) * 8
+
+                if len(all_positions) >= total_bits_needed:
+                    # Extract RS-encoded data
+                    all_bits = []
+                    for bit_idx, pos_idx in enumerate(order):
+                        if bit_idx >= total_bits_needed:
+                            break
+                        row, col = all_positions[pos_idx]
+                        coef = coef_array[row, col]
+                        all_bits.append(coef & 1)
+
+                    rs_bits = all_bits[RS_LENGTH_PREFIX_SIZE * 8 :]
+                    rs_encoded = bytes(
+                        [
+                            sum(rs_bits[i * 8 : (i + 1) * 8][j] << (7 - j) for j in range(8))
+                            for i in range(rs_encoded_length)
+                        ]
+                    )
+
+                    try:
+                        raw_payload = _rs_decode(rs_encoded)
+                        _, flags, data_length = _jpegio_parse_header(raw_payload[:HEADER_SIZE])
+                        data = raw_payload[HEADER_SIZE : HEADER_SIZE + data_length]
+                        return data
+                    except (ValueError, struct.error):
+                        pass  # Fall through to legacy format
+
+        # Legacy format: header not protected by RS
         header_bits = []
         for pos_idx in order[: HEADER_SIZE * 8]:
             row, col = all_positions[pos_idx]
@@ -933,7 +1211,6 @@ def _extract_jpegio(stego_image: bytes, seed: bytes) -> bytes:
         )
 
         _, flags, data_length = _jpegio_parse_header(header_bytes)
-
         total_bits_needed = (HEADER_SIZE + data_length) * 8
 
         all_bits = []
@@ -945,7 +1222,6 @@ def _extract_jpegio(stego_image: bytes, seed: bytes) -> bytes:
             all_bits.append(coef & 1)
 
         data_bits = all_bits[HEADER_SIZE * 8 :]
-
         data = bytes(
             [
                 sum(data_bits[i * 8 : (i + 1) * 8][j] << (7 - j) for j in range(8))