# Tailscale/Headscale VPN Choice Integration

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**Goal:** Allow users to choose between Tailscale (enterprise, fast) and Headscale (self-hosted, open-source) at Stage 4 of the installer.

**Architecture:**
- New `create_headscale_server_interactive()` helper function follows existing pattern of account setup helpers
- Stage 4 presents user choice with neutral, informative framing of both options
- Manifest stores `vpn_backend` choice alongside credentials
- Stage 8 firewall rules remain backend-agnostic (UFW allows on Tailscale interface for both)

**Tech Stack:** Python 3, subprocess, json (existing in interview.py)

---

### Task 1: Write failing test for Headscale helper function

**Files:**
- Create: `tests/test_interview_vpn.py`

- [ ] **Step 1: Write test file with VPN flow tests**

```python
"""Tests for Tailscale/Headscale VPN choice in interview.py"""

import json
import sys
from pathlib import Path
from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock

# Import from interview.py
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / "scripts"))
from interview import create_headscale_server_interactive

def test_headscale_helper_returns_none_if_already_setup():
    """Test Headscale helper when user already has server running."""
    with patch('builtins.input', side_effect=['yes']):
        # User indicates they already have a Headscale server
        result = create_headscale_server_interactive()
        assert result is None or isinstance(result, dict)

def test_headscale_helper_shows_setup_steps_if_no_server():
    """Test Headscale helper shows Docker setup when user doesn't have server."""
    with patch('builtins.input', side_effect=['no', 'https://headscale.example.com', 'hskey_abc123']):
        # User indicates no server, then provides server URL and key
        result = create_headscale_server_interactive()
        # Should return dict with server_url and key, or HEADSCALE_SETUP_REQUIRED
        assert result is not None

def test_stage4_vpn_choice_defaults_to_tailscale():
    """Test Stage 4 defaults to Tailscale when user presses Enter."""
    # This will be tested via manual flow testing
    pass

def test_stage4_vpn_choice_selects_headscale():
    """Test Stage 4 selects Headscale when user enters 2."""
    # This will be tested via manual flow testing
    pass
```

- [ ] **Step 2: Run test to verify it fails**

Run: `pytest tests/test_interview_vpn.py -v`
Expected: FAIL with "ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'interview'" or function not found

---

### Task 2: Create `create_headscale_server_interactive()` helper function

**Files:**
- Modify: `scripts/interview.py` (add new function after `create_tailscale_account_interactive()`)

- [ ] **Step 1: Add Headscale helper function**

Locate `create_tailscale_account_interactive()` in interview.py (around line 1594). Insert this new function right after it:

```python
def create_headscale_server_interactive():
    """
    Guide user through optional Headscale server setup.

    Headscale is a self-hosted, open-source alternative to Tailscale.
    This helper asks if they have a server running, and if not,
    provides Docker setup instructions.

    Returns:
        None if user already has Headscale server set up
        dict with 'server_url' and 'auth_key' if user provides them
        "HEADSCALE_SETUP_REQUIRED" if setup is needed and deferred
    """
    print("╔══ Headscale Self-Hosted Setup ══╗\n")
    print("Headscale is 100% open-source, auditable, and self-hosted.")
    print("You control the server — no metadata sent to external services.\n")

    has_server = input("Do you already have a Headscale server running? (y/n): ").strip().lower()

    if has_server in ('y', 'yes'):
        print("\n✓ Great! We'll need the connection details.\n")
        server_url = input("Headscale server URL (e.g., https://headscale.example.com): ").strip()
        auth_key = input("Headscale auth key (starts with 'hskey_'): ").strip()

        if server_url and auth_key:
            print(f"\n✓ Server configured: {server_url}\n")
            return {"server_url": server_url, "auth_key": auth_key}
        else:
            print("\n⚠️  Missing server URL or auth key. Please provide both.\n")
            return None

    # User needs to set up a server
    print("\n→ Headscale Server Setup Guide\n")
    print("You'll need to run Headscale on a server you control:")
    print("  • VPS: DigitalOcean, Linode, AWS (~$5-10/month)")
    print("  • Local: Raspberry Pi, old laptop, NAS")
    print("  • Cloud: Home server with public IP\n")

    print("Quick Docker setup (5 minutes):")
    print("  1. SSH into your server")
    print("  2. Create directory: mkdir -p ~/headscale/config")
    print("  3. Download config: wget https://github.com/juanfont/headscale/raw/main/config-example.yaml")
    print("  4. Edit config (change 'server_url' to your domain)")
    print("  5. Run Docker:")
    print("     docker run -d --name headscale \\")
    print("       -v ~/headscale/config:/etc/headscale \\")
    print("       -p 8080:8080 \\")
    print("       -p 50443:50443/udp \\")
    print("       juanfont/headscale:latest\n")

    print("Once your server is running:")
    print("  6. Create an auth key: docker exec headscale headscale apikeys create")
    print("  7. Copy the key (starts with 'hskey_')")
    print("  8. Run this wizard again and provide the server URL + key\n")

    open_guide = input("Open Headscale docs in browser? (y/n): ").strip().lower()
    if open_guide in ('y', 'yes'):
        webbrowser.open("https://headscale.dev/getting-started/")

    print("\nℹ️  Once your Headscale server is running, re-run this wizard")
    print("and select Headscale at Stage 4 to provide your server details.\n")

    return "HEADSCALE_SETUP_REQUIRED"
```

- [ ] **Step 2: Verify function syntax is correct**

Run: `python3 -m py_compile scripts/interview.py`
Expected: No output (success)

---

### Task 3: Add HELP_TEXT entry for Headscale

**Files:**
- Modify: `scripts/interview.py` (update HELP_TEXT dict, around line 97)

- [ ] **Step 1: Add Headscale help text**

Locate the HELP_TEXT dict and add this entry after the `"tailscale"` entry:

```python
    "headscale": """
╔══ Headscale: Self-Hosted Mesh Network ══╗

Headscale is an open-source alternative to Tailscale's control plane.
You run the server yourself — full control, zero metadata leaks.

When to use Headscale:
  ✓ Your IT dept requires open-source infrastructure
  ✓ You need full audit trail of all connections
  ✓ You prefer self-hosted over cloud
  ✓ You want zero metadata sent to external services

Setup requirements:
  • A server you control (VPS, Pi, home server, ~$5-10/month)
  • Docker (comes pre-installed on most VPS)
  • ~15 minutes to spin up

Same encryption as Tailscale (WireGuard), same reliability,
just hosted by you instead of Tailscale Inc.

→ Quick start: https://headscale.dev/getting-started/
""",
```

- [ ] **Step 2: Verify syntax**

Run: `python3 -m py_compile scripts/interview.py`
Expected: No output (success)

---

### Task 4: Modify Stage 4 to present VPN choice

**Files:**
- Modify: `scripts/interview.py` (replace Stage 4 section, around lines 2025-2039)

- [ ] **Step 1: Find and replace Stage 4 section**

Locate this section in interview.py:
```python
    # ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
    # STAGE 4: Tailscale Auth Key
    # ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
    print("╔══ Stage 4: Tailscale Mesh Network ══╗\n")
    print("Tailscale creates a secure network between your devices.\n")
    print(f"→ Get your auth key here: {SERVICE_URLS['tailscale']}\n")

    tailscale_key = prompt_with_help(
        "Paste your Tailscale Auth Key: ",
        "tailscale"
    )
    print()
```

Replace with:

```python
    # ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
    # STAGE 4: Mesh Network Backend (Tailscale vs Headscale)
    # ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
    print("╔══ Stage 4: Mesh Network Backend ══╗\n")
    print("Your Jetson needs a secure mesh network to connect with your devices.")
    print("Two options:\n")

    print("┌─ Option 1: Tailscale (Recommended for most) ─┐")
    print("  ✓ Military-grade encryption (WireGuard)")
    print("  ✓ Approved & trusted by enterprise IT departments")
    print("  ✓ Zero-config: QR scan + instant connectivity")
    print("  ✓ Cloud-hosted, globally distributed, ultra-reliable")
    print("  ✓ ~2 minutes to set up")
    print("  ✓ No infrastructure needed\n")
    print("└──────────────────────────────────────────┘\n")

    print("┌─ Option 2: Headscale (For maximum control) ─┐")
    print("  ✓ Same encryption as Tailscale (WireGuard)")
    print("  ✓ 100% open-source (MIT license) — audit any code")
    print("  ✓ You control the server (full auditability)")
    print("  ✓ No metadata sent to external services")
    print("  ✓ Self-hosted on your VPS, Pi, or local hardware")
    print("  ✓ ~15-20 minutes (includes Docker setup)\n")
    print("  Best if: Your IT requires open-source infrastructure,")
    print("           you want zero metadata leakage, or you")
    print("           prefer ultimate control over the server.\n")
    print("  Note: Requires a VPS (~$5-10/mo) or existing server.")
    print("        We'll help you set it up.")
    print("└──────────────────────────────────────────┘\n")

    vpn_choice = input("Which backend? [1] Tailscale (default), [2] Headscale: ").strip().lower()

    # Default to Tailscale if empty or invalid input
    if vpn_choice in ('2', 'headscale'):
        print("\n→ Configuring Headscale self-hosted backend...\n")
        vpn_backend = "headscale"
        headscale_result = create_headscale_server_interactive()

        if headscale_result == "HEADSCALE_SETUP_REQUIRED":
            print("⚠️  Headscale setup required. Pausing here.")
            print("Once your server is ready, re-run this wizard.\n")
            tailscale_key = None
            headscale_server_url = None
            headscale_auth_key = None
        elif isinstance(headscale_result, dict):
            print()
            tailscale_key = None
            headscale_server_url = headscale_result.get("server_url")
            headscale_auth_key = headscale_result.get("auth_key")
        else:
            print("⚠️  Invalid Headscale input. Falling back to Tailscale.\n")
            vpn_backend = "tailscale"
            tailscale_key = prompt_with_help(
                f"Paste your Tailscale Auth Key: ",
                "tailscale"
            )
            headscale_server_url = None
            headscale_auth_key = None
    else:
        # Tailscale (default)
        print("→ Configuring Tailscale cloud backend...\n")
        vpn_backend = "tailscale"
        tailscale_key = prompt_with_help(
            f"Paste your Tailscale Auth Key: ",
            "tailscale"
        )
        headscale_server_url = None
        headscale_auth_key = None

    print()
```

- [ ] **Step 2: Verify syntax**

Run: `python3 -m py_compile scripts/interview.py`
Expected: No output (success)

---

### Task 5: Update manifest to store VPN backend choice

**Files:**
- Modify: `scripts/interview.py` (update Stage 6 config saving, around lines 2110-2125)

- [ ] **Step 1: Locate Stage 6 (Saving Configuration)**

Find this section:
```python
    master_account = {
        "email": email,
        "nvidia_api_key": nvidia_key,
        "tailscale_key": tailscale_key,
        "matrix_access_token": matrix_token,
        "status": "provisioned"
    }
```

- [ ] **Step 2: Update to include VPN backend and Headscale details**

Replace with:

```python
    master_account = {
        "email": email,
        "nvidia_api_key": nvidia_key,
        "vpn_backend": vpn_backend,  # "tailscale" or "headscale"
        "status": "provisioned"
    }

    # Add VPN-specific credentials based on backend choice
    if vpn_backend == "tailscale":
        master_account["tailscale_key"] = tailscale_key
    elif vpn_backend == "headscale":
        master_account["headscale_server_url"] = headscale_server_url
        master_account["headscale_auth_key"] = headscale_auth_key

    # Matrix token always included
    master_account["matrix_access_token"] = matrix_token
```

- [ ] **Step 3: Verify syntax**

Run: `python3 -m py_compile scripts/interview.py`
Expected: No output (success)

---

### Task 6: Update validation to handle both VPN backends

**Files:**
- Modify: `scripts/interview.py` (update `validate_manifest()` function, around line 1420)

- [ ] **Step 1: Find Tailscale key validation**

Locate this section:
```python
    # Check Tailscale key format
    ts_key = manifest.get("master_account", {}).get("tailscale_key", "")
    if ts_key and not ts_key.startswith("tskey-"):
        issues.append("❌ Tailscale key doesn't start with 'tskey-' (invalid format)")
    elif ts_key:
        print(f"✓ Tailscale key format valid (starts with 'tskey-')")
```

- [ ] **Step 2: Replace with backend-aware validation**

Replace with:

```python
    # Check VPN backend configuration
    vpn_backend = manifest.get("master_account", {}).get("vpn_backend", "tailscale")

    if vpn_backend == "tailscale":
        ts_key = manifest.get("master_account", {}).get("tailscale_key", "")
        if ts_key and not ts_key.startswith("tskey-"):
            issues.append("❌ Tailscale key doesn't start with 'tskey-' (invalid format)")
        elif ts_key:
            print(f"✓ Tailscale key format valid (starts with 'tskey-')")
        else:
            issues.append("❌ Tailscale backend selected but no auth key provided")

    elif vpn_backend == "headscale":
        hs_url = manifest.get("master_account", {}).get("headscale_server_url", "")
        hs_key = manifest.get("master_account", {}).get("headscale_auth_key", "")
        if not hs_url:
            issues.append("❌ Headscale backend selected but server URL missing")
        elif hs_key and not hs_key.startswith("hskey_"):
            issues.append("❌ Headscale auth key doesn't start with 'hskey_' (invalid format)")
        elif hs_key:
            print(f"✓ Headscale auth key format valid (starts with 'hskey_')")
        else:
            issues.append("❌ Headscale backend selected but no auth key provided")
```

- [ ] **Step 3: Verify syntax**

Run: `python3 -m py_compile scripts/interview.py`
Expected: No output (success)

---

### Task 7: Manual test - Tailscale flow (default)

**Files:**
- Test: `scripts/interview.py` (Stage 4 interactive)

- [ ] **Step 1: Run wizard and accept Tailscale default**

```bash
cd /home/geodesix/engram
# Run only through Stage 4
python3 scripts/interview.py
# At Stage 4 prompt: Press Enter or type "1" to select Tailscale
# Provide a valid test Tailscale key (tskey-abc123... format)
```

Expected output:
- Stage 4 displays both options clearly
- Default input (Enter or "1") selects Tailscale
- Prompts for Tailscale auth key
- Manifest saves with `vpn_backend: "tailscale"` and `tailscale_key: "..."`

- [ ] **Step 2: Verify manifest created correctly**

```bash
cat ~/engram/credentials.json | jq '.master_account | {vpn_backend, tailscale_key}'
```

Expected: `{"vpn_backend": "tailscale", "tailscale_key": "tskey_..."}`

---

### Task 8: Manual test - Headscale flow (with existing server)

**Files:**
- Test: `scripts/interview.py` (Stage 4 interactive)

- [ ] **Step 1: Remove existing credentials to start fresh**

```bash
rm -f ~/engram/credentials.json
```

- [ ] **Step 2: Run wizard and select Headscale**

```bash
cd /home/geodesix/engram
python3 scripts/interview.py
# At Stage 4 prompt: type "2" to select Headscale
# At Headscale prompt: type "yes" (user has server)
# Provide test URL: https://headscale.example.com
# Provide test key: hskey_abc123...
```

Expected output:
- Stage 4 displays both options clearly
- Input "2" selects Headscale
- Asks if server exists, guides Docker setup if needed
- Manifest saves with `vpn_backend: "headscale"`, `headscale_server_url`, `headscale_auth_key`

- [ ] **Step 3: Verify manifest created correctly**

```bash
cat ~/engram/credentials.json | jq '.master_account | {vpn_backend, headscale_server_url, headscale_auth_key}'
```

Expected: `{"vpn_backend": "headscale", "headscale_server_url": "https://headscale.example.com", "headscale_auth_key": "hskey_..."}`

---

### Task 9: Verify Stage 8 firewall rules work for both backends

**Files:**
- Review: `scripts/interview.py` (Stage 8 security hardening, around line 1950)

- [ ] **Step 1: Verify firewall logic is backend-agnostic**

Check `check_tailscale_active()` and firewall rules in Stage 8. These should work for both:
- Tailscale uses `tailscale0` interface (existing)
- Headscale uses same `tailscale0` interface (after auto-enrollment)

Current code should need NO changes — both backends produce the same interface.

```bash
grep -n "tailscale0" scripts/interview.py
```

Expected: firewall rules reference `tailscale0` interface only (works for both backends)

---

### Task 10: Final commit

**Files:**
- Commit: All changes to `scripts/interview.py` + new test file

- [ ] **Step 1: Stage changes**

```bash
cd /home/geodesix/engram
git add scripts/interview.py tests/test_interview_vpn.py
git status
```

- [ ] **Step 2: Create commit**

```bash
git commit -m "feat: integrate Tailscale/Headscale VPN choice at Stage 4

- Add Stage 4 choice prompt with neutral framing of both options
- Create create_headscale_server_interactive() helper function
- Support both backends: Tailscale (cloud-hosted) and Headscale (self-hosted)
- Store vpn_backend choice in credentials.json manifest
- Update validation to check correct credentials per backend
- Both backends use same tailscale0 interface for firewall compatibility
- Add comprehensive help text for both options
- Test flows: default Tailscale + Headscale with server prompt

Headscale option designed for users requiring:
- Full open-source infrastructure audit
- Zero metadata leakage to external services
- Maximum control (self-hosted on VPS/Pi/local hardware)

Tailscale recommended for most (enterprise-approved, zero-config, fast setup).
Both options presented neutrally to let users choose based on their needs.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Haiku 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>"
```

- [ ] **Step 3: Verify commit**

```bash
git log -1 --stat
```

Expected: Single commit with changes to interview.py and new test file