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+# Hosting a Team Chat for the Whole Company
+
+This guide explains how to set up and deploy Probe's web interface as a centralized code intelligence platform for your entire team or company.
+
+## Overview
+
+Probe's web interface provides a user-friendly chat experience that allows team members to interact with your codebase using AI. By hosting this interface for your team, you can:
+
+- Create a central knowledge hub for your codebase
+- Enable non-technical team members to explore code
+- Standardize code exploration and documentation practices
+- Secure access to your codebase while making it more accessible
+- Reduce onboarding time for new team members
+
+## Use Cases
+
+### 1. Developer Onboarding
+
+New team members can quickly get up to speed on your codebase:
+
+- "Explain the architecture of this project"
+- "How is authentication implemented?"
+- "What design patterns are used throughout the codebase?"
+- "Show me examples of API endpoints"
+
+### 2. Cross-Team Collaboration
+
+Enable collaboration between different teams:
+
+- Product managers can explore implementation details
+- Designers can understand UI component implementations
+- QA engineers can investigate how features are implemented
+- Support teams can look up error handling patterns
+
+### 3. Knowledge Sharing
+
+Create a shared understanding of your codebase:
+
+- Generate architecture diagrams
+- Document complex workflows
+- Explain historical design decisions
+- Create consistent mental models across the team
+
+### 4. Code Reviews
+
+Enhance your code review process:
+
+- Analyze changes for potential issues
+- Compare implementation approaches
+- Understand the context of changes
+- Generate documentation for new features
+
+## Deployment Options
+
+### 1. Local Network Deployment
+
+For teams working in the same office:
+
+```bash
+# Start the server on your local network
+export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_api_key
+export ALLOWED_FOLDERS=/path/to/repos
+export AUTH_ENABLED=true
+export AUTH_USERNAME=team
+export AUTH_PASSWORD=secure_password
+
+npx -y @probelabs/probe-chat@latest --web
+```
+
+Then share the local IP address with your team (e.g., `http://192.168.1.100:8080`).
+
+### 2. Docker Deployment
+
+For more robust deployment:
+
+```bash
+# Build the Docker image
+docker build -t code-search-chat ./examples/web
+
+# Run the container
+docker run -p 8080:8080 \
+  -e ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_api_key \
+  -e ALLOWED_FOLDERS=/app/code \
+  -e AUTH_ENABLED=true \
+  -e AUTH_USERNAME=team \
+  -e AUTH_PASSWORD=secure_password \
+  -v /path/to/your/repos:/app/code \
+  code-search-chat
+```
+
+### 3. Cloud Deployment
+
+For teams working remotely:
+
+1. Deploy to a VPS or cloud instance
+2. Set up HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate
+3. Configure authentication and access controls
+4. Mount or sync your code repositories to the server
+
+Example using a cloud VM:
+
+```bash
+# On your cloud server
+git clone https://github.com/probelabs/probe.git
+cd probe/examples/web
+npm install
+
+# Configure environment
+export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_api_key
+export ALLOWED_FOLDERS=/path/to/repos
+export AUTH_ENABLED=true
+export AUTH_USERNAME=team
+export AUTH_PASSWORD=secure_password
+export PORT=8080
+
+# Use PM2 to keep the server running
+npm install -g pm2
+pm2 start npm -- start
+```
+
+## Security and Privacy Considerations
+
+When hosting for a team, security and privacy become especially important:
+
+### Authentication
+
+Always enable authentication for team deployments:
+
+```bash
+export AUTH_ENABLED=true
+export AUTH_USERNAME=your_username
+export AUTH_PASSWORD=your_secure_password
+```
+
+### Access Control
+
+Carefully control which repositories are accessible:
+
+```bash
+# Only allow specific repositories
+export ALLOWED_FOLDERS=/path/to/repo1,/path/to/repo2
+
+# Exclude sensitive directories
+# (Use .gitignore patterns in the repositories themselves)
+```
+
+### Network Security
+
+For cloud deployments:
+
+1. Use HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate
+2. Consider IP whitelisting for company networks
+3. Set up a VPN for additional security
+4. Use a reverse proxy like Nginx with rate limiting
+
+Example Nginx configuration:
+
+```nginx
+server {
+    listen 443 ssl;
+    server_name code-chat.yourcompany.com;
+
+    ssl_certificate /path/to/cert.pem;
+    ssl_certificate_key /path/to/key.pem;
+
+    location / {
+        proxy_pass http://localhost:8080;
+        proxy_set_header Host $host;
+        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
+        
+        # Rate limiting
+        limit_req zone=one burst=10 nodelay;
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### Privacy Considerations
+
+When using AI-powered code chat with your team:
+
+1. **External AI Services**: When using Probe with external AI services (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.), code snippets are sent to those services
+2. **Sensitive Code**: Be cautious about allowing access to repositories with sensitive or proprietary code
+3. **Data Retention**: Be aware of the AI provider's data retention policies
+4. **Local Model Options**: For maximum privacy, consider using Probe with locally-running AI models
+5. **Clear Communication**: Ensure team members understand which parts of the system are local vs. cloud-based
+
+### API Key Management
+
+Securely manage your API keys:
+
+1. Use environment variables instead of hardcoding keys
+2. Consider using a secrets manager for cloud deployments
+3. Regularly rotate API keys
+4. Set up usage alerts to monitor API costs
+
+## Team Workflow Integration
+
+### Integration with Development Tools
+
+Connect your team chat with other development tools:
+
+1. **Link from Issue Trackers**: Add links to the team chat in JIRA or GitHub issues
+2. **Documentation References**: Reference the chat in your documentation
+3. **Slack Integration**: Create a Slack command to query the chat
+4. **CI/CD Integration**: Generate code explanations during the build process
+
+### Onboarding Process
+
+Incorporate the team chat into your onboarding process:
+
+1. Include it in your onboarding documentation
+2. Create starter prompts for new team members
+3. Use it during pair programming sessions
+4. Generate team-specific documentation
+
+## Advanced Configuration
+
+### Custom Styling
+
+Customize the appearance to match your company branding:
+
+1. Edit the CSS in `examples/web/index.html`
+2. Add your company logo
+3. Adjust colors and typography
+4. Add custom welcome messages
+
+### Multiple Repositories
+
+Configure access to multiple repositories:
+
+```bash
+# Allow access to multiple repositories
+export ALLOWED_FOLDERS=/path/to/frontend,/path/to/backend,/path/to/shared-libs
+
+# Start with a specific repository context
+# (Users can still switch between allowed repositories)
+export DEFAULT_FOLDER=/path/to/frontend
+```
+
+### Model Configuration
+
+Optimize the AI model for your team's needs:
+
+```bash
+# Use a more powerful model for complex codebases
+export MODEL_NAME=claude-3-opus-20240229
+
+# Or use a faster model for quicker responses
+export MODEL_NAME=claude-3-haiku-20240307
+```
+
+## Monitoring and Maintenance
+
+### Usage Monitoring
+
+Keep track of how your team is using the chat:
+
+1. Enable debug logging for detailed usage information
+2. Monitor API usage to control costs
+3. Collect feedback from team members
+4. Identify common questions for documentation
+
+### Regular Updates
+
+Keep your deployment up to date:
+
+1. Regularly update the Probe package
+2. Keep your code repositories in sync
+3. Rotate API keys and credentials
+4. Review and update access controls
+
+## Example: Enterprise Deployment
+
+Here's a complete example of an enterprise deployment setup:
+
+1. **Infrastructure**:
+   - Dedicated VM or container in your cloud environment
+   - HTTPS with valid SSL certificate
+   - Company VPN access
+   - Regular backups
+
+2. **Configuration**:
+   ```bash
+   # API access
+   export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_api_key
+   
+   # Repository access
+   export ALLOWED_FOLDERS=/app/repos/frontend,/app/repos/backend,/app/repos/mobile
+   
+   # Security
+   export AUTH_ENABLED=true
+   export AUTH_USERNAME=company_username
+   export AUTH_PASSWORD=strong_company_password
+   
+   # Performance
+   export MODEL_NAME=claude-3-opus-20240229
+   export PORT=8080
+   
+   # Debugging
+   export DEBUG=false
+   ```
+
+3. **Repository Sync**:
+   - Set up a cron job to regularly sync repositories
+   - Use read-only access for security
+   - Exclude sensitive files and directories
+
+4. **Monitoring**:
+   - Set up logging to a central system
+   - Monitor API usage and costs
+   - Track system performance
+   - Set up alerts for errors or downtime
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Create Usage Guidelines**: Document how and when to use the team chat
+2. **Develop Common Queries**: Share effective prompts and queries
+3. **Integrate with Documentation**: Link to the chat from your documentation
+4. **Regular Training**: Train team members on effective usage
+5. **Feedback Loop**: Collect and incorporate user feedback
+6. **Cost Management**: Monitor and optimize API usage
+7. **Security Reviews**: Regularly review access and security settings
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Team Deployment Issues
+
+| Issue | Solution |
+|-------|----------|
+| High API costs | Implement usage limits, use smaller models for simple queries |
+| Slow responses | Check network connectivity, consider a more powerful server |
+| Authentication problems | Verify credentials, check for typos in environment variables |
+| Repository access issues | Check file permissions, verify paths in ALLOWED_FOLDERS |
+| Model errors | Verify API key permissions, check model availability |
+| Privacy concerns with sensitive code | Use local AI models, restrict access to sensitive repositories, or implement custom data filtering |
+
+### Support Resources
+
+If you encounter issues with your team deployment:
+
+1. Check the [Web Interface Reference](/web-interface) for detailed configuration options
+2. Review the [AI Integration Reference](/ai-integration) for model-specific information
+3. Visit the [Probe GitHub repository](https://github.com/probelabs/probe) for the latest updates
+4. Open an issue if you encounter a bug or have a feature request
+
+## Next Steps
+
+- Learn about [using Probe with AI Code Editors](/use-cases/ai-code-editors) for individual developer workflows
+- Explore [building custom tools](/use-cases/nodejs-sdk) with the Node.js SDK
+- Check out the [CLI Reference](/cli-mode) for advanced command-line usage