v0.6.4 fixed help.md display

.env.example

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ TZ=UTC
 # Copy this file to .env and customize
 
 # Image version to run (set by build.sh, or use 'latest')
-JAMA_VERSION=0.6.3
+JAMA_VERSION=0.6.4
 
 # Default admin credentials (used on FIRST RUN only)
 ADMIN_NAME=Admin User

Dockerfile

@@ -42,8 +42,6 @@ COPY --from=builder /app/frontend/dist ./public
 # Create data and uploads directories
 RUN mkdir -p /app/data /app/uploads/avatars /app/uploads/logos /app/uploads/images
 
-# Copy default help.md (can be overridden by mounting /app/data/help.md)
-COPY data/help.md /app/data/help.md
 
 EXPOSE 3000
 

backend/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "jama-backend",
-  "version": "0.6.3",
+  "version": "0.6.4",
   "description": "TeamChat backend server",
   "main": "src/index.js",
   "scripts": {

backend/src/data/help.md

@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+# Getting Started with Jama
+
+Welcome to **Jama** — your private, self-hosted team messaging app.
+
+---
+
+## Navigating Jama
+
+### Message List (Left Sidebar)
+The sidebar shows all your message groups and direct conversations. Tap or click any group to open it.
+
+- **#** prefix indicates a **Public** group — visible to all users
+- **Lock** icon indicates a **Private** group — invite only
+- **Bold** group names have unread messages
+- The last message preview shows **You:** if you sent it
+
+---
+
+## Sending Messages
+
+Type your message in the input box at the bottom and press **Enter** to send.
+
+- **Shift + Enter** adds a new line without sending
+- Tap the **+** button to attach a photo or emoji
+- Use the **camera** icon to take a photo directly (mobile)
+
+### Mentioning Someone
+Type **@** followed by the person's name to mention them. Select from the dropdown that appears. Mentioned users receive a notification.
+
+Example: `@[John Smith]` will notify John.
+
+### Replying to a Message
+Hover over any message and click the **reply arrow** to quote and reply to it.
+
+### Reacting to a Message
+Hover over any message and click the **emoji** button to react with an emoji.
+
+---
+
+## Direct Messages
+
+To start a private conversation with one person:
+
+1. Click the **pencil / new chat** icon in the sidebar
+2. Select one user from the list
+3. Click **Start Conversation**
+
+---
+
+## Group Messages
+
+To create a group conversation:
+
+1. Click the **pencil / new chat** icon
+2. Select two or more users
+3. Enter a **Group Name**
+4. Click **Create**
+
+> If a group with the exact same members already exists, you will be redirected to it automatically.
+
+---
+
+## Your Profile
+
+Click your name or avatar at the bottom of the sidebar to:
+
+- Update your **display name** (shown to others instead of your username)
+- Add an **about me** note
+- Upload a **profile photo**
+- Change your **password**
+
+---
+
+## Customising Group Names
+
+You can set a personal display name for any group that only you will see:
+
+1. Open the group
+2. Click the **ⓘ info** icon in the top bar
+3. Enter your custom name under **Your custom name**
+4. Click **Save**
+
+Other members still see the original group name.
+
+---
+
+## Settings
+
+Admins can access **Settings** from the user menu to configure:
+
+- App name and logo
+- Default user password
+- Notification preferences
+
+---
+
+## Tips
+
+- 🌙 Toggle **dark mode** from the user menu
+- 🔔 Enable **push notifications** when prompted to receive alerts when the app is closed
+- 📱 Install Jama as a **PWA** on your device — tap *Add to Home Screen* in your browser menu for an app-like experience
+
+---
+
+*This help file can be updated by your administrator at any time.*

backend/src/routes/help.js

@@ -5,13 +5,14 @@ const path = require('path');
 const { getDb } = require('../models/db');
 const { authMiddleware } = require('../middleware/auth');
 
-const HELP_FILE = '/app/data/help.md';
+// help.md lives inside the backend source tree — NOT in /app/data which is
-const HELP_FALLBACK = path.join(__dirname, '../../data/help.md');
+// volume-mounted and would hide files baked into the image at build time.
+const HELP_FILE = path.join(__dirname, '../data/help.md');
 
 // GET /api/help — returns markdown content
 router.get('/', authMiddleware, (req, res) => {
   let content = '';
-  const filePath = fs.existsSync(HELP_FILE) ? HELP_FILE : HELP_FALLBACK;
+  const filePath = HELP_FILE;
   try {
     content = fs.readFileSync(filePath, 'utf8');
   } catch (e) {

build.sh

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 # ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 set -euo pipefail
 
-VERSION="${1:-0.6.3}"
+VERSION="${1:-0.6.4}"
 ACTION="${2:-}"
 REGISTRY="${REGISTRY:-}"
 IMAGE_NAME="jama"

frontend/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "jama-frontend",
-  "version": "0.6.3",
+  "version": "0.6.4",
   "private": true,
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "vite",