Make firstboot updates configurable

docs/workflow.md

@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ This documents the *current* workflow and the *target* workflow once profiles +
    - Nginx + Pi‑Kit dashboard
    - DietPi dashboard
 3) Update the system if needed.
-4) Run the prep scrub:
+4) Run the prep scrub + verify:
    - `sudo ./pikit-prep.sh`
-   - (optional) `sudo ./check-pikit-clean.sh`
+   - (optional) `sudo ./pikit-prep.sh --check-only`
 5) Image the SD card with DietPi Imager.
 6) Store it as the golden base (e.g., `images/base/pikit-base-YYYYMMDD.img.xz`).
 
@@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ This documents the *current* workflow and the *target* workflow once profiles +
 4) Add dashboard services using the UI (Add Service modal).
 5) Open any needed ports in ufw (done as part of testing/config):
    - `sudo ufw allow from <LAN subnet> to any port <port>`
-6) Run the prep scrub:
+6) Run the prep scrub + verify:
    - `sudo ./pikit-prep.sh`
-   - (optional) `sudo ./check-pikit-clean.sh`
+   - (optional) `sudo ./pikit-prep.sh --check-only`
 7) Image the SD card via the QEMU DietPi VM:
    - Insert the SD card into your desktop.
    - Identify it with `lsblk`.
@@ -52,8 +52,9 @@ This documents the *current* workflow and the *target* workflow once profiles +
    - Merges services into `/etc/pikit/services.json` (idempotent).
 5) Run the drift check (planned script):
    - Confirms services + ports match the profile + base.
-6) Run the prep scrub:
+6) Run the prep scrub + verify:
    - `sudo ./pikit-prep.sh`
+   - (optional) `sudo ./pikit-prep.sh --check-only`
 7) Image the SD card with DietPi Imager.
 
 First boot on the end‑user device will:
@@ -61,10 +62,33 @@ First boot on the end‑user device will:
 - Ensure the profile’s firewall ports are open (LAN‑only).
 - Show a progress overlay until complete.
 
+Optional: to skip the first‑boot update step for faster startup, create
+`/etc/pikit/firstboot.conf` with:
+
+```
+PIKIT_FIRSTBOOT_UPDATES=0
+```
+
 ## 3) Flashing an image to SD
 Use the helper:
 - `sudo ./flash_sd.sh <image.img.xz> /dev/sdX`
 
+## 4) Manufacturing / imaging checklist (production)
+1) Start from the golden base image.
+2) Flash it to a known‑good SD card.
+3) Boot and verify:
+   - `http://pikit.local` and `https://pikit.local`
+   - dashboard loads
+   - first‑boot completes
+4) Apply any required profile/services.
+5) Run prep + verify:
+   - `sudo ./pikit-prep.sh`
+6) Power down cleanly.
+7) Image the SD card (DietPi Imager via QEMU or on‑device).
+8) Label and archive the image (include date + profile name).
+9) Smoke test the flashed image on a second SD card:
+   - boot → first‑boot → dashboard → services
+
 ## Notes
 - Profiles are additive to the base image defaults; do not include Pi‑Kit or DietPi dashboard entries in profiles.
 - Keep `RESCUE.md` in `/root` and `/home/dietpi` only (not in `/var/www`).