diff --git a/deploy/README.md b/deploy/README.md
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--- a/deploy/README.md
+++ b/deploy/README.md
@@ -3,42 +3,58 @@
 ## Quick Start
 
 ```bash
-cd deploy
+git clone https://gitea.ledrew.me/ledadmin/project-tracker.git
+cd project-tracker/deploy
 docker compose up -d
 ```
 
 App available at `http://<your-server-ip>`
 
+---
+
 ## First Run Notes
 
-- The SQLite database initializes automatically on first start
+- The SQLite database initializes automatically on first start (empty)
 - The database file is persisted in a Docker named volume (`project-tracker-data`)
-- To seed with sample projects, exec into the container:
-  ```bash
-  docker exec -it project-tracker-api node -e "
-    const db = require('better-sqlite3')('/app/data/projects.db');
-    const items = [
-      {name:'Bastion setup with Headscale/Tailscale',priority:'Medium',url:'',notes:'Use i3-4130T as hardened jump-box/gateway into homelab.',status:'Active',owner:'Ada',tags:'vpn,homelab,security'},
-      {name:'Outline',priority:'Med-High',url:'https://www.getoutline.com/',notes:'Self-hosted knowledge base/wiki (Notion alternative).',status:'Backlog',owner:'Ada',tags:'wiki,notes'},
-      {name:'Tinyauth',priority:'Med-High',url:'https://tinyauth.app/',notes:'Self-hosted zero-trust authentication platform.',status:'Backlog',owner:'Ada',tags:'auth,security'}
-    ];
-    const stmt = db.prepare('INSERT INTO projects (name,priority,url,notes,status,owner,tags) VALUES (?,?,?,?,?,?,?)');
-    items.forEach(i => stmt.run(i.name,i.priority,i.url,i.notes,i.status,i.owner,i.tags));
-    console.log('Seeded', items.length, 'projects');
-  "
-  ```
+- Projects added through the web UI are stored in the database, not in the code
+
+---
+
+## Seed Sample Projects
+
+To populate with sample projects after first deploy:
+
+```bash
+docker exec -it project-tracker-api node -e "
+const db = require('better-sqlite3')('/app/data/projects.db');
+const items = [
+  {name:'Bastion setup with Headscale/Tailscale',priority:'Medium',url:'',notes:'Use i3-4130T as hardened jump-box/gateway into homelab.',status:'Active',owner:'Ada',tags:'vpn,homelab,security'},
+  {name:'Outline',priority:'Med-High',url:'https://www.getoutline.com/',notes:'Self-hosted knowledge base/wiki (Notion alternative).',status:'Backlog',owner:'Ada',tags:'wiki,notes'},
+  {name:'Tinyauth',priority:'Med-High',url:'https://tinyauth.app/',notes:'Self-hosted zero-trust authentication platform.',status:'Backlog',owner:'Ada',tags:'auth,security'},
+  {name:'TDarr',priority:'Medium',url:'https://github.com/HaveAGitGat/Tdarr',notes:'Video transcode automation for Plex/Jellyfin.',status:'Backlog',owner:'Ada',tags:'media,transcode'},
+  {name:'Retro ROM Collection Organization',priority:'Low',url:'',notes:'Catalog and organize extensive ROM collection.',status:'Backlog',owner:'Ada',tags:'gaming,retro,emulation'},
+];
+const stmt = db.prepare('INSERT INTO projects (name,priority,url,notes,status,owner,tags) VALUES (?,?,?,?,?,?,?)');
+items.forEach(i => stmt.run(i.name,i.priority,i.url,i.notes,i.status,i.owner,i.tags));
+console.log('Seeded', items.length, 'projects');
+"
+```
+
+---
 
 ## Commands
 
 ```bash
 docker compose up -d          # Start
-docker compose logs -f        # View logs
+docker compose logs -f         # View logs
 docker compose restart         # Restart
 docker compose down           # Stop
 docker compose down -v         # Stop and DELETE database volume (CAREFUL!)
 docker exec -it project-tracker-api sh   # Shell into backend container
 ```
 
+---
+
 ## Environment Variables
 
 | Variable | Default | Description |
@@ -47,12 +63,16 @@ docker exec -it project-tracker-api sh   # Shell into backend container
 | `NODE_ENV` | `production` | Node environment |
 | `DATA_DIR` | `/app/data` | SQLite data directory |
 
+---
+
 ## Ports
 
 | Port | Service |
 |---|---|
 | `80` | nginx (frontend + API proxy) |
-| `3000` | Backend API (internal only, not exposed) |
+| `3000` | Backend API (internal only) |
+
+---
 
 ## Volumes
 
@@ -60,15 +80,20 @@ docker exec -it project-tracker-api sh   # Shell into backend container
 |---|---|---|
 | `project-tracker-data` | `/app/data` | SQLite database file |
 
+---
+
 ## Updating
 
 ```bash
-cd deploy
+cd project-tracker
+git pull
 docker compose down
 docker compose build --no-cache
 docker compose up -d
 ```
 
+---
+
 ## SSL / HTTPS
 
 For HTTPS, put nginx behind a reverse proxy (e.g., NginxProxyManager, Traefik, Caddy) on port 80/443. The nginx container should NOT be exposed directly to the internet.