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README.md

@@ -10,13 +10,16 @@ Modern Laravel 12 billing and customer management platform replacing WHMCS for E
 
 | File | Purpose | Lines |
 |------|---------|-------|
-| **CLAUDE.md** | Project instructions for AI assistance | ~70 |
+| **CLAUDE.md** | Project instructions for AI assistance | ~80 |
 | **PROJECT_DEVELOPMENT.md** | Complete architecture & development plan | ~600 |
 | **TASKS.md** | Detailed task breakdown (13 phases) | ~400 |
 | **FEATURES.md** | Feature specifications (35+ features) | ~1000 |
 | **KASM_AND_MULTITENANCY.md** | Kasm Workspaces + Multi-Tenancy implementation | ~600 |
 | **GETTING_STARTED.md** | Development setup guide | ~300 |
+| **ADVANCED_FEATURES.md** | Advanced feature specifications (28 features) | ~1400 |
+| **IDEAS.md** | Future feature ideas and exploration topics | ~500 |
 | **README.md** | This file - project overview | - |
+| **website/** | Laravel 12 base installation | - |
 
 ## Quick Overview
 
@@ -70,9 +73,9 @@ A comprehensive billing and service management platform for EZSCALE Hosting that
 - ✅ Full audit trail and login history
 - ✅ Unified communication timeline
 
-## Current Status: Planning Phase
+## Current Status: Base Install Complete
 
-We are currently in the **documentation and planning phase**. This repository contains comprehensive planning documents but no code yet.
+The **Laravel 12 base installation** exists in the `website/` directory. Planning and documentation is complete. No additional packages or customizations have been added yet.
 
 ### Planning Complete ✓
 - [x] Infrastructure architecture designed
@@ -83,11 +86,12 @@ We are currently in the **documentation and planning phase**. This repository co
 - [x] Task breakdown completed (200+ tasks)
 - [x] Security architecture defined
 - [x] WHMCS migration strategy planned
+- [x] Laravel 12 base install created (`website/`)
 
 ### Next Steps
-1. Review and approve planning documents
-2. Set up development environment on separate machine
-3. Initialize Laravel 12 project with Vue + Inertia
+1. Install core dependencies (Cashier, Fortify, Passport, PayPal, Spatie)
+2. Configure environment and database
+3. Create database schema and migrations
 4. Begin Phase 1: Foundation (auth, database, core setup)
 
 ## Development Phases
@@ -157,7 +161,9 @@ See **PROJECT_DEVELOPMENT.md** for complete schema with all columns.
 - Redirect old WHMCS URLs to new platform
 
 ### Migration Commands
+Run from the `website/` directory:
 ```bash
+cd website
 php artisan migrate:whmcs-customers       # Import customers and profiles
 php artisan migrate:whmcs-subscriptions   # Import active subscriptions
 php artisan migrate:whmcs-invoices        # Import invoice history
@@ -245,9 +251,11 @@ php artisan migrate:whmcs-tickets         # Migrate tickets to SupportPal
 - Refund reports
 - Subscription metrics
 
-## Development Machine
+## Project Layout
 
-**Important**: This machine is for documentation and planning only. The actual Laravel project will be built on a separate development machine.
+The Laravel 12 application is located in the **`website/`** directory (base install, no additional packages yet). Documentation and planning files are in the repository root.
+
+**Important**: This machine is for documentation and planning only. The actual project building and code execution happens on a separate development machine.
 
 ## Contact
 
@@ -255,6 +263,6 @@ For questions about this project, contact the EZSCALE development team.
 
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-**Status**: Planning Phase - Documentation Complete
-**Last Updated**: February 8, 2026
-**Total Planning Documents**: 4 files, ~2000 lines of specifications
+**Status**: Base Laravel 12 install in `website/` - Ready for Phase 1 Development
+**Last Updated**: February 9, 2026
+**Total Planning Documents**: 7 files, ~4000+ lines of specifications