diff --git a/tests/integration/run-integration.sh b/tests/integration/run-integration.sh
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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Integration Test Runner
+# Ensures services are running before running integration tests
+
+echo "🔍 Checking service availability..."
+
+# Check CouchDB
+if ! curl -s http://localhost:5984/ > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo "❌ CouchDB not available at localhost:5984"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Check Frontend
+if ! curl -s http://localhost:8080/ > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+    echo "⚠️  Frontend not available at localhost:8080"
+    echo "   Starting services..."
+    # Could add auto-start logic here
+fi
+
+echo "✅ Services are available"
+echo "🧪 Running integration tests..."
+
+bun run test:integration