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+#!/bin/bash
+set -e
+
+# Start script for Ross Ultrix MCP Server
+echo "Starting Ross Ultrix MCP Server..."
+
+# Check if config directory exists
+if [ ! -d "/app/config" ]; then
+    echo "Creating config directory..."
+    mkdir -p /app/config
+fi
+
+# Check if logs directory exists
+if [ ! -d "/app/logs" ]; then
+    echo "Creating logs directory..."
+    mkdir -p /app/logs
+fi
+
+# Ensure proper permissions
+chown -R rossuser:nodejs /app/logs
+
+# Start the MCP server
+echo "Starting MCP server with Node.js..."
+exec node dist/index.js