ClaudeProjectManager/activity_server_cmd_fix.md

Activity Server CMD Connection Fix

Problem

Users had to manually navigate to /home/claude-dev/cpm-activity-server after connecting via SSH when using the Activity Server CMD button.

Solution Implemented

1. Enhanced VPS Connection Module

Modified vps_connection.py to create a more robust create_activity_server_script() method that:

• Detects available tools (PowerShell, plink, WSL, ssh)
• Attempts automatic directory change using multiple methods
• Provides clear fallback instructions when automation isn't possible

2. Project Tile Updates

Modified gui/project_tile.py to:

• Enable CMD button for both VPS Server and Activity Server tiles
• Use the VPS connection module for generating connection scripts
• Properly handle different project types

3. Connection Methods (in order of preference)

PowerShell + plink

• Uses PowerShell to better control plink execution
• Attempts to run commands after authentication
• Falls back to interactive mode with instructions

plink with batch commands

• Tries to execute cd /home/claude-dev/cpm-activity-server && exec bash -l
• If that fails, provides interactive session with clear instructions

WSL + sshpass

• Most reliable method when available
• Automatically changes directory and starts claude
• Uses inline bash commands for better control

Standard SSH fallback

• Clear instructions displayed for manual navigation
• Password shown for easy copy/paste

Usage

1. Click the "CMD" button on the Activity Server tile
2. The script will attempt to connect and automatically navigate to the correct directory
3. If automatic navigation fails, clear instructions are displayed

Files Modified

• /vps_connection.py - Enhanced create_activity_server_script() method
• /gui/project_tile.py - Updated CMD button logic and connection handling

Additional Files Created

• /activity_server_connect.ps1 - PowerShell script for enhanced connection (optional)
• /setup_activity_server_profile.sh - Server-side profile setup script (optional)