diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy-dev.yml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy-dev.yml
index 07f8037..cdc719e 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy-dev.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy-dev.yml
@@ -80,3 +80,31 @@ jobs:
           # Manually connect to networks after container is created
           docker network connect nas-dashboard_internal nas-dashboard-dev || true
           docker network connect gitea_gitea nas-dashboard-dev || true
+      - name: Wait for container to be healthy
+        run: |
+          echo "Waiting for container to be healthy..."
+          for i in {1..30}; do
+            STATUS=$(docker inspect --format='{{.State.Health.Status}}' nas-dashboard-dev 2>/dev/null || echo "starting")
+            if [ "$STATUS" = "healthy" ]; then
+              echo "Container is healthy"
+              break
+            fi
+            echo "Waiting... ($i/30) Status: $STATUS"
+            sleep 2
+          done
+          # Final check
+          STATUS=$(docker inspect --format='{{.State.Health.Status}}' nas-dashboard-dev 2>/dev/null || echo "unknown")
+          if [ "$STATUS" != "healthy" ]; then
+            echo "Container failed to become healthy: $STATUS"
+            docker logs nas-dashboard-dev --tail 50
+            exit 1
+          fi
+      - name: Run smoke tests
+        run: |
+          cd /volume1/repos/nas-tools
+          bash scripts/smoke-test-dashboard.sh dev
+          if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
+            echo "Smoke tests failed! Check logs above."
+            docker logs nas-dashboard-dev --tail 100
+            exit 1
+          fi
diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/test.yml b/.gitea/workflows/test.yml
index 6e45b48..04375b9 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/test.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/test.yml
@@ -72,6 +72,13 @@ jobs:
             --junit-xml=test-results.xml \
             --cov-fail-under=49
 
+          # Explicitly check exit code
+          if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
+            echo "❌ Backend tests failed!"
+            exit 1
+          fi
+          echo "✅ Backend tests passed"
+
       - name: Upload coverage report
         if: always()
         run: |
@@ -145,6 +152,13 @@ jobs:
           cd dashboard/frontend
           npm run test:coverage -- --reporter=verbose --run --pool=forks --poolOptions.forks.maxForks=2
 
+          # Explicitly check exit code
+          if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
+            echo "❌ Frontend tests failed!"
+            exit 1
+          fi
+          echo "✅ Frontend tests passed"
+
   test-summary:
     name: Test Summary
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
diff --git a/dashboard/backend/config.py b/dashboard/backend/config.py
index c038243..10f2526 100644
--- a/dashboard/backend/config.py
+++ b/dashboard/backend/config.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import os
 
 from fastapi import Request
 
-# Dashboard v1.3 — Runner DNS fix applied
+# Dashboard v1.4 — Conversation tracker enabled
 
 GITEA_URL = os.environ.get("GITEA_URL", "http://gitea:3000")
 GITEA_TOKEN = os.environ.get("GITEA_TOKEN", "")
diff --git a/dashboard/backend/main.py b/dashboard/backend/main.py
index 4888eb0..6a69e4c 100644
--- a/dashboard/backend/main.py
+++ b/dashboard/backend/main.py
@@ -299,6 +299,7 @@ app.include_router(
 )
 app.include_router(
     conversation_tracker.router,
+    prefix="/api/conversations",
     dependencies=[Depends(_inject_user), Depends(require_page("conversations"))],
 )
 app.include_router(
diff --git a/dashboard/backend/routers/conversation_tracker.py b/dashboard/backend/routers/conversation_tracker.py
index e1012e5..07466f5 100644
--- a/dashboard/backend/routers/conversation_tracker.py
+++ b/dashboard/backend/routers/conversation_tracker.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import aiosqlite
 from fastapi import APIRouter, HTTPException, Query
 from typing import Optional
 
-router = APIRouter(prefix="/api/conversations", tags=["conversations"])
+router = APIRouter(tags=["conversations"])
 
 CONVERSATION_TRACKER_DB = os.environ.get("CONVERSATION_TRACKER_DB", "/app/data/claude-code-tracker/conversations.db")
 
diff --git a/dashboard/backend/tests/conftest.py b/dashboard/backend/tests/conftest.py
index de6d884..a51d5f6 100644
--- a/dashboard/backend/tests/conftest.py
+++ b/dashboard/backend/tests/conftest.py
@@ -287,3 +287,64 @@ def mock_request():
     request.client.host = "192.168.31.100"
     request.headers = {}
     return request
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def mock_conversation_db(tmp_path, monkeypatch):
+    """Mock conversation tracker database"""
+    import sqlite3
+
+    db_path = tmp_path / "conversations.db"
+
+    # Create minimal SQLite schema
+    conn = sqlite3.connect(db_path)
+    conn.execute("""
+        CREATE TABLE conversations (
+            session_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+            project_path TEXT,
+            started_at DATETIME,
+            message_count INTEGER,
+            total_input_tokens INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
+            total_output_tokens INTEGER DEFAULT 0
+        )
+    """)
+    conn.execute("""
+        CREATE TABLE messages (
+            id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+            session_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+            message_uuid TEXT UNIQUE NOT NULL,
+            role TEXT NOT NULL,
+            content_text TEXT,
+            timestamp DATETIME NOT NULL
+        )
+    """)
+    conn.execute("""
+        CREATE TABLE tool_calls (
+            id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+            message_uuid TEXT NOT NULL,
+            tool_name TEXT NOT NULL,
+            timestamp DATETIME NOT NULL
+        )
+    """)
+    conn.execute("""
+        CREATE TABLE daily_summaries (
+            id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+            date TEXT UNIQUE NOT NULL,
+            summary_content TEXT NOT NULL
+        )
+    """)
+
+    # Insert test data
+    conn.execute("""
+        INSERT INTO conversations VALUES
+        ('test-session-id', '/test/project', '2026-04-19 10:00:00', 10, 1000, 500)
+    """)
+    conn.execute("""
+        INSERT INTO messages VALUES
+        (1, 'test-session-id', 'msg-1', 'user', 'test message', '2026-04-19 10:00:00')
+    """)
+    conn.commit()
+    conn.close()
+
+    monkeypatch.setenv("CONVERSATION_TRACKER_DB", str(db_path))
+    return db_path
diff --git a/dashboard/backend/tests/integration/test_conversation_tracker.py b/dashboard/backend/tests/integration/test_conversation_tracker.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ad23ae4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dashboard/backend/tests/integration/test_conversation_tracker.py
@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+import pytest
+from fastapi.testclient import TestClient
+
+
+class TestConversationTrackerAPI:
+    """Test conversation tracker endpoints"""
+
+    def test_list_dates_requires_auth(self, test_app):
+        """Verify dates endpoint requires authentication"""
+        response = test_app.get("/api/conversations/dates")
+        assert response.status_code == 401
+        assert "Not authenticated" in response.json()["detail"]
+
+    def test_list_dates_with_auth(self, test_app, admin_headers, mock_conversation_db):
+        """Verify dates endpoint returns data with auth"""
+        response = test_app.get("/api/conversations/dates", headers=admin_headers)
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert isinstance(response.json(), list)
+
+    def test_get_summary_not_found(self, test_app, admin_headers, mock_conversation_db):
+        """Test daily summary endpoint returns 404 when no summary exists"""
+        response = test_app.get("/api/conversations/summary/2026-04-19", headers=admin_headers)
+        assert response.status_code == 404
+
+    def test_list_conversations(self, test_app, admin_headers, mock_conversation_db):
+        """Test conversation list endpoint"""
+        response = test_app.get("/api/conversations/list?date=2026-04-19", headers=admin_headers)
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        data = response.json()
+        assert isinstance(data, list)
+        if len(data) > 0:
+            assert "session_id" in data[0]
+            assert "project_path" in data[0]
+
+    def test_list_conversations_requires_auth(self, test_app):
+        """Test conversation list requires authentication"""
+        response = test_app.get("/api/conversations/list?date=2026-04-19")
+        assert response.status_code == 401
+
+    def test_get_conversation_detail(self, test_app, admin_headers, mock_conversation_db):
+        """Test conversation detail endpoint"""
+        response = test_app.get("/api/conversations/test-session-id", headers=admin_headers)
+        assert response.status_code in [200, 404]
+
+    def test_get_conversation_messages(self, test_app, admin_headers, mock_conversation_db):
+        """Test conversation messages endpoint"""
+        response = test_app.get("/api/conversations/test-session-id/messages", headers=admin_headers)
+        assert response.status_code in [200, 404]
+
+    def test_search_conversations(self, test_app, admin_headers, mock_conversation_db):
+        """Test search endpoint"""
+        response = test_app.get("/api/conversations/search?q=test", headers=admin_headers)
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert isinstance(response.json(), list)
+
+    def test_search_requires_query(self, test_app, admin_headers, mock_conversation_db):
+        """Test search requires query parameter"""
+        response = test_app.get("/api/conversations/search", headers=admin_headers)
+        # Should handle missing query gracefully
+        assert response.status_code in [200, 400, 422]
+
+    def test_get_stats(self, test_app, admin_headers, mock_conversation_db):
+        """Test stats endpoint"""
+        response = test_app.get("/api/conversations/stats", headers=admin_headers)
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        data = response.json()
+        assert "top_projects" in data
+        assert "top_tools" in data
+        assert isinstance(data["top_projects"], list)
+        assert isinstance(data["top_tools"], list)
+
+    def test_trigger_summary_requires_auth(self, test_app):
+        """Test trigger endpoint requires authentication"""
+        response = test_app.post("/api/conversations/trigger")
+        assert response.status_code == 401
+
+    def test_api_prefix_correct(self, test_app, admin_headers):
+        """Test that API paths don't have double /api/ prefix"""
+        # This should be 404, not a valid endpoint
+        response = test_app.get("/api/api/conversations/dates", headers=admin_headers)
+        assert response.status_code == 404
diff --git a/dashboard/frontend/src/lib/api.js b/dashboard/frontend/src/lib/api.js
index 864b0e0..1f0b2c7 100644
--- a/dashboard/frontend/src/lib/api.js
+++ b/dashboard/frontend/src/lib/api.js
@@ -217,14 +217,16 @@ export async function download(path, filename) {
 
     const { token: downloadToken } = await tokenResponse.json();
 
-    // Use the token to trigger browser download (no memory loading)
-    const downloadUrl = `${BASE}/files/download?token=${downloadToken}`;
-    const a = document.createElement("a");
-    a.href = downloadUrl;
-    a.download = filename;
-    document.body.appendChild(a);
-    a.click();
-    document.body.removeChild(a);
+    // Use hidden iframe for download - avoids page navigation and popup blockers
+    const iframe = document.createElement('iframe');
+    iframe.style.display = 'none';
+    iframe.src = `${BASE}/files/download?token=${downloadToken}`;
+    document.body.appendChild(iframe);
+
+    // Clean up iframe after download starts
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      document.body.removeChild(iframe);
+    }, 5000);
   } catch (e) {
     console.error("Download error:", e);
     throw e;
diff --git a/dashboard/frontend/src/routes/Conversations.svelte b/dashboard/frontend/src/routes/Conversations.svelte
index f9af7df..93cd15e 100644
--- a/dashboard/frontend/src/routes/Conversations.svelte
+++ b/dashboard/frontend/src/routes/Conversations.svelte
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 
   onMount(async () => {
     try {
-      dates = await get("/api/conversations/dates");
+      dates = await get("/conversations/dates");
       if (dates.length) selectDate(dates[0]);
       loadStats();
     } catch (e) {
@@ -32,8 +32,8 @@
     loading = true;
     error = "";
     try {
-      summary = await get(`/api/conversations/summary/${d}`);
-      conversations = await get(`/api/conversations/list?date=${d}`);
+      summary = await get(`/conversations/summary/${d}`);
+      conversations = await get(`/conversations/list?date=${d}`);
     } catch (e) {
       summary = null;
       if (e.status !== 404) error = e.body?.detail || "Failed to load summary";
@@ -46,8 +46,8 @@
     view = "detail";
     loading = true;
     try {
-      selectedConversation = await get(`/api/conversations/${sessionId}`);
-      messages = await get(`/api/conversations/${sessionId}/messages`);
+      selectedConversation = await get(`/conversations/${sessionId}`);
+      messages = await get(`/conversations/${sessionId}/messages`);
     } catch (e) {
       error = "Failed to load conversation";
     } finally {
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
     view = "search";
     loading = true;
     try {
-      searchResults = await get(`/api/conversations/search?q=${encodeURIComponent(searchQuery)}`);
+      searchResults = await get(`/conversations/search?q=${encodeURIComponent(searchQuery)}`);
     } catch (e) {
       error = "Search failed";
     } finally {
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 
   async function loadStats() {
     try {
-      stats = await get("/api/conversations/stats");
+      stats = await get("/conversations/stats");
     } catch (e) {
       console.error("Failed to load stats", e);
     }
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
   async function trigger() {
     triggering = true;
     try {
-      await post("/api/conversations/trigger");
+      await post("/conversations/trigger");
       setTimeout(() => selectDate(selectedDate), 5000);
     } catch (e) {
       error = "Trigger failed";
diff --git a/dashboard/frontend/src/routes/Files.svelte b/dashboard/frontend/src/routes/Files.svelte
index bb575ed..f4cead6 100644
--- a/dashboard/frontend/src/routes/Files.svelte
+++ b/dashboard/frontend/src/routes/Files.svelte
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@
   let currentPath = $state("");
   let loading = $state(true);
   let uploading = $state(false);
-  let downloading = $state(false);
   let error = $state("");
   let fileInput;
 
@@ -33,15 +32,12 @@
 
   async function handleDownload(name) {
     const path = currentPath ? `${currentPath}/${name}` : name;
-    downloading = true;
     error = "";
     try {
       await download(path, name);
     } catch (e) {
       error = `Failed to download "${name}": ${e.message}`;
       console.error("Download failed:", e);
-    } finally {
-      downloading = false;
     }
   }
 
@@ -165,8 +161,8 @@
           <span class="text-xs text-surface-400 text-right">{e.is_dir ? "—" : formatSize(e.size)}</span>
           <div class="flex items-center justify-end gap-1 opacity-100 md:opacity-0 md:group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity">
             {#if !e.is_dir}
-              <button onclick={() => handleDownload(e.name)} class="text-[11px] text-primary-500 hover:text-primary-700 font-medium transition-colors disabled:opacity-50" disabled={downloading}>
-                {downloading ? "..." : "DL"}
+              <button onclick={() => handleDownload(e.name)} class="text-[11px] text-primary-500 hover:text-primary-700 font-medium transition-colors">
+                DL
               </button>
             {/if}
             <button class="text-[11px] text-rose-400 hover:text-rose-600 font-medium transition-colors" onclick={() => remove(e.name)}>Del</button>
diff --git a/dashboard/frontend/tests/integration/conversations.test.js b/dashboard/frontend/tests/integration/conversations.test.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9f50888
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dashboard/frontend/tests/integration/conversations.test.js
@@ -0,0 +1,130 @@
+import { describe, it, expect, beforeEach, vi } from 'vitest';
+import { get, post } from '../../src/lib/api.js';
+
+describe('Conversation Tracker API Paths', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    // Mock fetch globally
+    global.fetch = vi.fn();
+    // Mock localStorage
+    global.localStorage = {
+      getItem: vi.fn(() => 'mock-token'),
+      setItem: vi.fn(),
+      removeItem: vi.fn(),
+    };
+  });
+
+  it('should call /api/conversations/dates without double prefix', async () => {
+    global.fetch.mockResolvedValueOnce({
+      ok: true,
+      json: async () => ['2026-04-19'],
+      headers: new Headers(),
+    });
+
+    await get('/conversations/dates');
+
+    expect(global.fetch).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.stringContaining('/api/conversations/dates'),
+      expect.any(Object)
+    );
+    expect(global.fetch).not.toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.stringContaining('/api/api/'),
+      expect.any(Object)
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should call /api/conversations/summary/:date correctly', async () => {
+    global.fetch.mockResolvedValueOnce({
+      ok: true,
+      json: async () => ({ summary: 'test' }),
+      headers: new Headers(),
+    });
+
+    await get('/conversations/summary/2026-04-19');
+
+    expect(global.fetch).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.stringContaining('/api/conversations/summary/2026-04-19'),
+      expect.any(Object)
+    );
+    expect(global.fetch).not.toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.stringContaining('/api/api/'),
+      expect.any(Object)
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should call /api/conversations/list correctly', async () => {
+    global.fetch.mockResolvedValueOnce({
+      ok: true,
+      json: async () => [],
+      headers: new Headers(),
+    });
+
+    await get('/conversations/list?date=2026-04-19');
+
+    expect(global.fetch).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.stringContaining('/api/conversations/list?date=2026-04-19'),
+      expect.any(Object)
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should call search endpoint correctly', async () => {
+    global.fetch.mockResolvedValueOnce({
+      ok: true,
+      json: async () => [],
+      headers: new Headers(),
+    });
+
+    await get('/conversations/search?q=test');
+
+    expect(global.fetch).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.stringContaining('/api/conversations/search?q=test'),
+      expect.any(Object)
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should call stats endpoint correctly', async () => {
+    global.fetch.mockResolvedValueOnce({
+      ok: true,
+      json: async () => ({ top_projects: [], top_tools: [] }),
+      headers: new Headers(),
+    });
+
+    await get('/conversations/stats');
+
+    expect(global.fetch).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.stringContaining('/api/conversations/stats'),
+      expect.any(Object)
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should call conversation detail endpoint correctly', async () => {
+    global.fetch.mockResolvedValueOnce({
+      ok: true,
+      json: async () => ({ session_id: 'test' }),
+      headers: new Headers(),
+    });
+
+    await get('/conversations/test-session-id');
+
+    expect(global.fetch).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.stringContaining('/api/conversations/test-session-id'),
+      expect.any(Object)
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('should call trigger endpoint correctly', async () => {
+    global.fetch.mockResolvedValueOnce({
+      ok: true,
+      json: async () => ({ status: 'ok' }),
+      headers: new Headers(),
+    });
+
+    await post('/conversations/trigger');
+
+    expect(global.fetch).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.stringContaining('/api/conversations/trigger'),
+      expect.objectContaining({
+        method: 'POST',
+      })
+    );
+  });
+});
diff --git a/docs/TESTING.md b/docs/TESTING.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..775b0c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/TESTING.md
@@ -0,0 +1,360 @@
+# Testing Guide
+
+## Overview
+
+This guide covers the multi-layered testing approach for the NAS Dashboard to ensure features work correctly before and after deployment.
+
+## Testing Layers
+
+```
+       /\
+      /E2E\         <- Full user workflows (optional)
+     /------\
+    /Smoke  \       <- Post-deployment verification
+   /----------\
+  /Integration\     <- API and component integration
+ /--------------\
+/   Unit Tests   \  <- Fast, isolated tests
+------------------
+```
+
+## Running Tests Locally
+
+### Backend Tests
+
+```bash
+cd dashboard/backend
+python -m venv venv
+source venv/bin/activate
+pip install -r requirements-dev.txt
+pytest tests/ --cov=. --cov-report=term
+```
+
+**Run specific test file:**
+```bash
+pytest tests/integration/test_conversation_tracker.py -v
+```
+
+**Run with coverage:**
+```bash
+pytest tests/ --cov=. --cov-report=html
+open htmlcov/index.html
+```
+
+### Frontend Tests
+
+```bash
+cd dashboard/frontend
+npm install
+npm run test
+```
+
+**Run with coverage:**
+```bash
+npm run test:coverage
+```
+
+**Run in watch mode:**
+```bash
+npm run test:ui
+```
+
+### Smoke Tests
+
+Test dev deployment:
+```bash
+./scripts/smoke-test-dashboard.sh dev
+```
+
+Test production deployment:
+```bash
+./scripts/smoke-test-dashboard.sh prod
+```
+
+## Pre-Deployment Checklist
+
+Before pushing code to dev branch:
+
+- [ ] Run backend tests locally: `cd dashboard/backend && pytest tests/`
+- [ ] Run frontend tests locally: `cd dashboard/frontend && npm run test`
+- [ ] Verify API paths don't have double `/api/` prefixes
+- [ ] Check router registration in `main.py` has correct prefix
+- [ ] Test feature manually in local environment if possible
+- [ ] Review code changes for obvious issues
+
+## Post-Deployment Verification
+
+### After Deployment to Dev
+
+1. Wait for CI/CD to complete (check Gitea Actions)
+2. Run smoke tests:
+   ```bash
+   ./scripts/smoke-test-dashboard.sh dev
+   ```
+3. Manually test the feature in browser at `http://nas.jimmygan.com:4001`
+4. Check container logs for errors:
+   ```bash
+   ssh nas "docker logs nas-dashboard-dev --tail 50"
+   ```
+
+### After Deployment to Production
+
+1. Run smoke tests:
+   ```bash
+   ./scripts/smoke-test-dashboard.sh prod
+   ```
+2. Verify health monitoring is active:
+   ```bash
+   ssh nas "tail -20 /volume1/repos/nas-tools/logs/health-monitor.log"
+   ```
+3. Test critical user workflows manually
+
+## Adding Tests for New Features
+
+### 1. Backend API Tests
+
+Create integration test in `dashboard/backend/tests/integration/`:
+
+```python
+import pytest
+
+class TestMyNewFeature:
+    def test_endpoint_requires_auth(self, test_app):
+        response = test_app.get("/api/my-feature/endpoint")
+        assert response.status_code == 401
+    
+    def test_endpoint_with_auth(self, test_app, admin_headers):
+        response = test_app.get("/api/my-feature/endpoint", headers=admin_headers)
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+```
+
+### 2. Frontend API Path Tests
+
+Create test in `dashboard/frontend/tests/integration/`:
+
+```javascript
+import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest';
+import { get } from '../../src/lib/api.js';
+
+describe('My Feature API Paths', () => {
+  it('should call correct API path', async () => {
+    global.fetch = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue({
+      ok: true,
+      json: async () => ({}),
+      headers: new Headers(),
+    });
+
+    await get('/my-feature/endpoint');
+
+    expect(global.fetch).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.stringContaining('/api/my-feature/endpoint'),
+      expect.any(Object)
+    );
+  });
+});
+```
+
+### 3. Update Smoke Tests
+
+Add checks to `scripts/smoke-test-dashboard.sh`:
+
+```bash
+# Test new feature endpoint
+echo "Testing my new feature..."
+RESPONSE=$(curl -s "$BASE_URL/api/my-feature/health")
+if echo "$RESPONSE" | grep -q "ok"; then
+    echo "✅ My feature is working"
+else
+    echo "❌ My feature failed"
+    exit 1
+fi
+```
+
+## CI/CD Pipeline
+
+Tests run automatically on every push via `.gitea/workflows/test.yml`:
+
+### Backend Tests
+- Runs pytest with 49% minimum coverage
+- Timeout: 30 seconds per test
+- Generates JUnit XML and coverage reports
+
+### Frontend Tests
+- Runs vitest with coverage
+- Tests all components and API integrations
+
+### Deployment Tests
+- Smoke tests run after dev deployment
+- Health checks verify container is healthy
+- Logs checked for critical errors
+
+## Monitoring
+
+### Health Check Monitoring
+
+Runs every 5 minutes via cron on NAS:
+
+```bash
+*/5 * * * * /volume1/repos/nas-tools/scripts/monitor-dashboard-health.sh >> /volume1/repos/nas-tools/logs/health-monitor.log 2>&1
+```
+
+**What it checks:**
+- Production dashboard `/api/health` endpoint
+- Dev dashboard `/api/health` endpoint (non-critical)
+- Sends Telegram alert on production failure
+- Sends recovery notification when fixed
+
+**View logs:**
+```bash
+ssh nas "tail -f /volume1/repos/nas-tools/logs/health-monitor.log"
+```
+
+### Manual Health Check
+
+```bash
+# Check production
+curl http://nas.jimmygan.com:4000/api/health
+
+# Check dev
+curl http://nas.jimmygan.com:4001/api/health
+
+# Check container health
+ssh nas "docker ps | grep nas-dashboard"
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Tests Failing Locally
+
+**Backend:**
+```bash
+# Check Python version (should be 3.12+)
+python --version
+
+# Reinstall dependencies
+cd dashboard/backend
+rm -rf venv
+python -m venv venv
+source venv/bin/activate
+pip install -r requirements-dev.txt
+```
+
+**Frontend:**
+```bash
+# Clear node_modules and reinstall
+cd dashboard/frontend
+rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
+npm install
+```
+
+### Smoke Tests Failing
+
+1. Check if container is running:
+   ```bash
+   ssh nas "docker ps | grep nas-dashboard"
+   ```
+
+2. Check container logs:
+   ```bash
+   ssh nas "docker logs nas-dashboard-dev --tail 100"
+   ```
+
+3. Verify network connectivity:
+   ```bash
+   curl -v http://nas.jimmygan.com:4001/api/health
+   ```
+
+4. Check if database is accessible (for conversation tracker):
+   ```bash
+   ssh nas "ls -la /volume1/docker/claude-code-tracker/data/conversations.db"
+   ```
+
+### CI/CD Tests Failing
+
+1. Check Gitea Actions logs in web UI
+2. Look for specific test failures in output
+3. Run the same tests locally to reproduce
+4. Fix issues and push again
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### Writing Tests
+
+1. **Test behavior, not implementation** - Focus on what the API returns, not how it works internally
+2. **Use descriptive test names** - `test_endpoint_requires_auth` is better than `test_1`
+3. **One assertion per test** - Makes failures easier to diagnose
+4. **Mock external dependencies** - Don't rely on real databases, APIs, or services
+5. **Test error cases** - Not just the happy path
+
+### Test Coverage
+
+- **Aim for 50%+ coverage** - Current backend is at 49%
+- **Focus on critical paths** - Auth, data access, user-facing features
+- **Don't chase 100%** - Some code (like error handlers) is hard to test
+
+### Deployment Safety
+
+1. **Always test in dev first** - Never push directly to production
+2. **Run smoke tests after deployment** - Automated verification catches issues
+3. **Monitor logs after deployment** - Watch for errors in first 5-10 minutes
+4. **Have rollback plan** - Know how to revert to previous version
+
+## Common Issues and Solutions
+
+### Issue: Double `/api/` prefix in API calls
+
+**Symptom:** Frontend gets 404 errors, logs show `/api/api/endpoint`
+
+**Solution:**
+- Check router definition: should NOT have `prefix="/api/..."` in `APIRouter()`
+- Check router registration: SHOULD have `prefix="/api/..."` in `app.include_router()`
+- Frontend should call `get("/endpoint")` not `get("/api/endpoint")`
+
+**Test:** Run `dashboard/frontend/tests/integration/conversations.test.js`
+
+### Issue: Tests pass locally but fail in CI
+
+**Possible causes:**
+- Different Python/Node versions
+- Missing environment variables
+- Timing issues (increase timeouts)
+- File path differences
+
+**Solution:** Check CI logs for specific error, replicate environment locally
+
+### Issue: Smoke tests timeout
+
+**Possible causes:**
+- Container not fully started
+- Network issues
+- Service crashed
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+# Check container status
+ssh nas "docker ps -a | grep nas-dashboard"
+
+# Check container logs
+ssh nas "docker logs nas-dashboard-dev --tail 50"
+
+# Restart container
+ssh nas "cd /volume1/docker/nas-dashboard && docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml up -d"
+```
+
+## Resources
+
+- **Backend Test Fixtures:** `dashboard/backend/tests/conftest.py`
+- **Frontend Test Setup:** `dashboard/frontend/tests/setup.js`
+- **CI/CD Workflows:** `.gitea/workflows/`
+- **Smoke Tests:** `scripts/smoke-test-dashboard.sh`
+- **Health Monitor:** `scripts/monitor-dashboard-health.sh`
+
+## Getting Help
+
+If tests are failing and you're stuck:
+
+1. Check this documentation first
+2. Look at existing tests for examples
+3. Check CI/CD logs for specific errors
+4. Review recent code changes that might have broken tests
+5. Ask for help with specific error messages and context
diff --git a/scripts/monitor-dashboard-health.sh b/scripts/monitor-dashboard-health.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..66aa466
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/monitor-dashboard-health.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Monitor dashboard health and send alerts
+# Run via cron: */5 * * * * /volume1/repos/nas-tools/scripts/monitor-dashboard-health.sh
+
+PROD_URL="http://nas.jimmygan.com:4000"
+DEV_URL="http://nas.jimmygan.com:4001"
+ALERT_FILE="/tmp/dashboard-health-alert-sent"
+LOG_DIR="/volume1/repos/nas-tools/logs"
+
+# Create log directory if it doesn't exist
+mkdir -p "$LOG_DIR"
+
+check_endpoint() {
+    local url=$1
+    local name=$2
+
+    response=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" "$url/api/health" --max-time 5)
+
+    if [ "$response" != "200" ]; then
+        echo "$(date): ❌ $name health check failed (HTTP $response)"
+        return 1
+    fi
+    echo "$(date): ✅ $name health check passed"
+    return 0
+}
+
+# Check production
+if ! check_endpoint "$PROD_URL" "Production"; then
+    if [ ! -f "$ALERT_FILE" ]; then
+        # Send alert only once until issue is resolved
+        /volume1/repos/nas-tools/notify.sh "⚠️ Dashboard Production Health Check Failed - HTTP endpoint not responding"
+        touch "$ALERT_FILE"
+    fi
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Check dev (non-critical, just log)
+if ! check_endpoint "$DEV_URL" "Dev"; then
+    echo "$(date): ⚠️ Dev dashboard health check failed (non-critical)"
+fi
+
+# Clear alert file if checks pass
+if [ -f "$ALERT_FILE" ]; then
+    rm -f "$ALERT_FILE"
+    /volume1/repos/nas-tools/notify.sh "✅ Dashboard Production Health Restored"
+fi
+
+echo "$(date): ✅ All health checks passed"
diff --git a/scripts/smoke-test-dashboard.sh b/scripts/smoke-test-dashboard.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..cc2c8ea
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/smoke-test-dashboard.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Smoke test for dashboard deployment
+# Usage: ./smoke-test-dashboard.sh [dev|prod]
+
+set -e
+
+ENV=${1:-dev}
+if [ "$ENV" = "dev" ]; then
+    BASE_URL="http://nas.jimmygan.com:4001"
+    CONTAINER="nas-dashboard-dev"
+else
+    BASE_URL="http://nas.jimmygan.com:4000"
+    CONTAINER="nas-dashboard"
+fi
+
+echo "=== Dashboard Smoke Test ($ENV) ==="
+echo "Base URL: $BASE_URL"
+echo ""
+
+# Test 1: Health check
+echo "1. Testing health endpoint..."
+HEALTH=$(curl -s "$BASE_URL/api/health" --max-time 5)
+if echo "$HEALTH" | grep -q '"status":"ok"'; then
+    echo "✅ Health check passed"
+else
+    echo "❌ Health check failed: $HEALTH"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Test 2: Frontend loads
+echo "2. Testing frontend loads..."
+FRONTEND=$(curl -s "$BASE_URL/" --max-time 5 | grep -c "NAS Dashboard" || echo "0")
+if [ "$FRONTEND" -gt 0 ]; then
+    echo "✅ Frontend loads"
+else
+    echo "❌ Frontend failed to load"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Test 3: API endpoints respond (should require auth)
+echo "3. Testing API endpoints require auth..."
+DATES=$(curl -s "$BASE_URL/api/conversations/dates" --max-time 5)
+if echo "$DATES" | grep -q "Not authenticated"; then
+    echo "✅ Conversation tracker API requires auth"
+else
+    echo "❌ Unexpected response: $DATES"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Test 4: Check for double /api/ prefix bug
+echo "4. Testing for double /api/ prefix bug..."
+DOUBLE_API=$(curl -s -o /dev/null -w "%{http_code}" "$BASE_URL/api/api/conversations/dates" --max-time 5)
+if [ "$DOUBLE_API" = "404" ]; then
+    echo "✅ No double /api/ prefix bug"
+else
+    echo "⚠️  Warning: /api/api/ path returned $DOUBLE_API (should be 404)"
+fi
+
+# Test 5: Container health
+echo "5. Checking container health..."
+HEALTH_STATUS=$(ssh nas "/volume1/@appstore/ContainerManager/usr/bin/docker inspect --format='{{.State.Health.Status}}' $CONTAINER" 2>/dev/null || echo "unknown")
+if [ "$HEALTH_STATUS" = "healthy" ]; then
+    echo "✅ Container is healthy"
+else
+    echo "❌ Container health: $HEALTH_STATUS"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Test 6: Check recent logs for errors
+echo "6. Checking for recent errors in logs..."
+ERROR_COUNT=$(ssh nas "/volume1/@appstore/ContainerManager/usr/bin/docker logs $CONTAINER --tail 50 2>&1 | grep -c 'ERROR' || echo 0")
+if [ "$ERROR_COUNT" -lt 5 ]; then
+    echo "✅ No critical errors in recent logs ($ERROR_COUNT errors)"
+else
+    echo "⚠️  Warning: Found $ERROR_COUNT errors in recent logs"
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo "=== All smoke tests passed! ==="