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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # ONLYOFFICE Docs for Runtipi
 
-This is a Runtipi-compatible app configuration for [ONLYOFFICE Document Server](https://www.onlyoffice.com/office-suite.aspx).
+This is a Runtipi-compatible app configuration for [ONLYOFFICE Document Server](https://www.onlyoffice.com/office-suite.aspx). It also includes standalone docker-compose files for use without Runtipi.
 
 ## Installation
 
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ This is a Runtipi-compatible app configuration for [ONLYOFFICE Document Server](
 3. Configure your JWT secret and other options
 4. Start the app
 
-### Option 2: Manual Installation (Custom App Store)
+### Option 2: Manual Installation (Runtipi Custom App Store)
 1. Copy the `onlyoffice-docs` folder to your Runtipi custom apps directory:
    ```bash
    cp -r onlyoffice-docs /path/to/runtipi/apps/
@@ -18,37 +18,52 @@ This is a Runtipi-compatible app configuration for [ONLYOFFICE Document Server](
 2. Restart Runtipi or refresh the app list
 3. Install from the UI
 
-### Option 3: Direct Docker Compose
+### Option 3: Standalone Docker Compose (No Runtipi)
+
+For standalone deployments without Runtipi:
+
 ```bash
-cd onlyoffice-docs
-# Edit the .env file with your settings
+git clone https://git.alexzaw.dev/alexz/runtipi-onlyoffice-docs.git
+cd runtipi-onlyoffice-docs
+
+# Copy and edit the environment file
 cp .env.example .env
-nano .env
+nano .env  # Set JWT_SECRET at minimum
 
-# Start with basic configuration (internal PostgreSQL)
-docker-compose up -d
+# Basic deployment (self-contained with internal PostgreSQL)
+docker-compose -f docker-compose.standalone.yml up -d
 
-# Or use external database configuration for production
-docker-compose -f docker-compose.external-db.yml up -d
+# Production deployment (external Postgres/Redis/RabbitMQ)
+docker-compose -f docker-compose.standalone-external-db.yml up -d
 ```
 
+Data is stored in `./data/` relative to the compose file.
+
 ## Configuration
 
-### Required Settings
-
-| Variable | Description |
-|----------|-------------|
-| `ONLYOFFICE_JWT_SECRET` | Secret key for JWT authentication. **Required** for security. |
-
-### Optional Settings
+### Standalone Variables
 
 | Variable | Default | Description |
 |----------|---------|-------------|
-| `ONLYOFFICE_JWT_ENABLED` | `true` | Enable/disable JWT validation |
-| `ONLYOFFICE_JWT_HEADER` | `Authorization` | HTTP header for JWT token |
-| `ONLYOFFICE_JWT_IN_BODY` | `false` | Allow JWT in request body |
-| `ONLYOFFICE_USE_UNAUTHORIZED_STORAGE` | `false` | Accept self-signed certs |
-| `ONLYOFFICE_WOPI_ENABLED` | `false` | Enable WOPI protocol |
+| `JWT_SECRET` | *required* | Secret key for JWT authentication |
+| `ONLYOFFICE_PORT` | `8044` | Port to expose |
+| `JWT_ENABLED` | `true` | Enable/disable JWT validation |
+| `JWT_HEADER` | `Authorization` | HTTP header for JWT token |
+| `JWT_IN_BODY` | `false` | Allow JWT in request body |
+| `USE_UNAUTHORIZED_STORAGE` | `false` | Accept self-signed certs |
+| `WOPI_ENABLED` | `false` | Enable WOPI protocol |
+| `DB_PASSWORD` | `onlyoffice` | PostgreSQL password (external-db only) |
+
+### Runtipi Variables
+
+When installed via Runtipi, these are configured through the UI:
+
+| Variable | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| `ONLYOFFICE_JWT_SECRET` | Secret key for JWT authentication |
+| `ONLYOFFICE_JWT_ENABLED` | Enable/disable JWT validation |
+| `ONLYOFFICE_USE_UNAUTHORIZED_STORAGE` | Accept self-signed certs |
+| `ONLYOFFICE_WOPI_ENABLED` | Enable WOPI protocol |
 
 ## Integration Examples
 
@@ -57,52 +72,56 @@ docker-compose -f docker-compose.external-db.yml up -d
 1. Install the ONLYOFFICE connector app in Nextcloud
 2. Go to Settings → ONLYOFFICE
 3. Configure:
-   - **Document Editing Service address**: `https://onlyoffice-docs.yourdomain.com` or `http://your-ip:8044`
-   - **Secret key**: Same as `ONLYOFFICE_JWT_SECRET`
+   - **Document Editing Service address**: `http://your-ip:8044` or `https://onlyoffice-docs.yourdomain.com`
+   - **Secret key**: Same as `JWT_SECRET`
 
 ### Seafile Integration
 
-1. Add to `seahub_settings.py`:
-   ```python
-   ONLYOFFICE_APIJS_URL = 'https://onlyoffice-docs.yourdomain.com/web-apps/apps/api/documents/api.js'
-   ONLYOFFICE_JWT_SECRET = 'your-jwt-secret'
-   ```
+Add to `seahub_settings.py`:
+```python
+ONLYOFFICE_APIJS_URL = 'http://your-ip:8044/web-apps/apps/api/documents/api.js'
+ONLYOFFICE_JWT_SECRET = 'your-jwt-secret'
+```
 
 ## File Structure
 
 ```
 onlyoffice-docs/
-├── config.json                    # Runtipi app configuration
-├── docker-compose.yml             # Main compose file (self-contained)
-├── docker-compose.external-db.yml # Alternative with external DB
-├── description.md                 # App description for Runtipi UI
-├── .env.example                   # Example environment variables
-└── README.md                      # This file
+├── config.json                           # Runtipi app configuration
+├── docker-compose.yml                    # Runtipi compose (uses Runtipi vars)
+├── docker-compose.external-db.yml        # Runtipi compose with external DB
+├── docker-compose.standalone.yml         # Standalone compose (no Runtipi)
+├── docker-compose.standalone-external-db.yml  # Standalone with external DB
+├── description.md                        # App description for Runtipi UI
+├── .env.example                          # Example environment variables
+└── README.md                             # This file
 ```
 
 ## Data Persistence
 
-Data is stored in `${APP_DATA_DIR}/data/`:
+**Standalone:** Data is stored in `./data/` (relative to compose file):
 - `logs/` - Application logs
 - `data/` - Certificates and configuration
 - `lib/` - File cache and temporary files
 - `db/` - PostgreSQL database (basic config)
 - `fonts/` - Custom fonts
 
+**Runtipi:** Data is stored in `${APP_DATA_DIR}/data/` (managed by Runtipi)
+
 ## Troubleshooting
 
 ### Container won't start
 - Check logs: `docker logs onlyoffice-docs`
 - Ensure port 8044 is not in use
-- Verify JWT_SECRET is set
+- Verify `JWT_SECRET` is set (required)
 
 ### Integration issues with Nextcloud
 - Ensure both services can reach each other
-- If using self-signed certs, enable `USE_UNAUTHORIZED_STORAGE`
+- If using self-signed certs, set `USE_UNAUTHORIZED_STORAGE=true`
 - Check that JWT secrets match exactly
 
 ### Performance issues
-- Use the `docker-compose.external-db.yml` configuration
+- Use the external-db compose variant
 - Increase container memory limits
 - Check disk I/O performance