Merge pull request #284 from czlonkowski/fix/resourcelocator-validation

fix: Add resourceLocator validation for AI model nodes

.env.example

@@ -69,6 +69,40 @@ AUTH_TOKEN=your-secure-token-here
 # Default: 0 (disabled)
 # TRUST_PROXY=0
 
+# =========================
+# SECURITY CONFIGURATION
+# =========================
+
+# Rate Limiting Configuration
+# Protects authentication endpoint from brute force attacks
+# Window: Time period in milliseconds (default: 900000 = 15 minutes)
+# Max: Maximum authentication attempts per IP within window (default: 20)
+# AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW=900000
+# AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_MAX=20
+
+# SSRF Protection Mode
+# Prevents webhooks from accessing internal networks and cloud metadata
+#
+# Modes:
+# - strict (default): Block localhost + private IPs + cloud metadata
+#   Use for: Production deployments, cloud environments
+#   Security: Maximum
+#
+# - moderate: Allow localhost, block private IPs + cloud metadata
+#   Use for: Local development with local n8n instance
+#   Security: Good balance
+#   Example: n8n running on http://localhost:5678 or http://host.docker.internal:5678
+#
+# - permissive: Allow localhost + private IPs, block cloud metadata
+#   Use for: Internal network testing, private cloud (NOT for production)
+#   Security: Minimal - use with caution
+#
+# Default: strict
+# WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=strict
+#
+# For local development with local n8n:
+# WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=moderate
+
 # =========================
 # MULTI-TENANT CONFIGURATION
 # =========================
@@ -132,4 +166,36 @@ ENABLE_MULTI_TENANT=false
 
 # Enable metadata generation during template fetch (default: false)
 # Set to true to automatically generate metadata when running fetch:templates
-# METADATA_GENERATION_ENABLED=false
+# METADATA_GENERATION_ENABLED=false
+
+# ========================================
+# INTEGRATION TESTING CONFIGURATION
+# ========================================
+# Configuration for integration tests that call real n8n instance API
+
+# n8n API Configuration for Integration Tests
+# For local development: Use your local n8n instance
+# For CI: These will be provided by GitHub secrets
+# N8N_API_URL=http://localhost:5678
+# N8N_API_KEY=
+
+# Pre-activated Webhook Workflows for Testing
+# These workflows must be created manually in n8n and activated
+# because n8n API doesn't support workflow activation.
+#
+# Setup Instructions:
+# 1. Create 4 workflows in n8n UI (one for each HTTP method)
+# 2. Each workflow should have a single Webhook node
+# 3. Configure webhook paths: mcp-test-get, mcp-test-post, mcp-test-put, mcp-test-delete
+# 4. ACTIVATE each workflow in n8n UI
+# 5. Copy the workflow IDs here
+#
+# N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_GET_ID=      # Workflow ID for GET method webhook
+# N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_POST_ID=     # Workflow ID for POST method webhook
+# N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_PUT_ID=      # Workflow ID for PUT method webhook
+# N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_DELETE_ID=   # Workflow ID for DELETE method webhook
+
+# Test Configuration
+N8N_TEST_CLEANUP_ENABLED=true         # Enable automatic cleanup of test workflows
+N8N_TEST_TAG=mcp-integration-test     # Tag applied to all test workflows
+N8N_TEST_NAME_PREFIX=[MCP-TEST]       # Name prefix for test workflows

.github/workflows/test.yml

@@ -72,6 +72,12 @@ jobs:
         run: npm run test:integration -- --reporter=default --reporter=junit
         env:
           CI: true
+          N8N_API_URL: ${{ secrets.N8N_API_URL }}
+          N8N_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.N8N_API_KEY }}
+          N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_GET_URL: ${{ secrets.N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_GET_URL }}
+          N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_POST_URL: ${{ secrets.N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_POST_URL }}
+          N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_PUT_URL: ${{ secrets.N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_PUT_URL }}
+          N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_DELETE_URL: ${{ secrets.N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_DELETE_URL }}
       
       # Generate test summary
       - name: Generate test summary

.gitignore

@@ -89,6 +89,13 @@ docker-compose.override.yml
 temp/
 tmp/
 
+# Batch processing error files (may contain API tokens from templates)
+docs/batch_*.jsonl
+**/batch_*_error.jsonl
+
+# Local documentation and analysis files
+docs/local/
+
 # Database files
 # Database files - nodes.db is now tracked directly
 # data/*.db

MEMORY_TEMPLATE_UPDATE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,336 @@
+# Template Update Process - Quick Reference
+
+## Overview
+
+The n8n-mcp project maintains a database of workflow templates from n8n.io. This guide explains how to update the template database incrementally without rebuilding from scratch.
+
+## Current Database State
+
+As of the last update:
+- **2,598 templates** in database
+- Templates from the last 12 months
+- Latest template: September 12, 2025
+
+## Quick Commands
+
+### Incremental Update (Recommended)
+```bash
+# Build if needed
+npm run build
+
+# Fetch only NEW templates (5-10 minutes)
+npm run fetch:templates:update
+```
+
+### Full Rebuild (Rare)
+```bash
+# Rebuild entire database from scratch (30-40 minutes)
+npm run fetch:templates
+```
+
+## How It Works
+
+### Incremental Update Mode (`--update`)
+
+The incremental update is **smart and efficient**:
+
+1. **Loads existing template IDs** from database (~2,598 templates)
+2. **Fetches template list** from n8n.io API (all templates from last 12 months)
+3. **Filters** to find only NEW templates not in database
+4. **Fetches details** for new templates only (saves time and API calls)
+5. **Saves** new templates to database (existing ones untouched)
+6. **Rebuilds FTS5** search index for new templates
+
+### Key Benefits
+
+✅ **Non-destructive**: All existing templates preserved
+✅ **Fast**: Only fetches new templates (5-10 min vs 30-40 min)
+✅ **API friendly**: Reduces load on n8n.io API
+✅ **Safe**: Preserves AI-generated metadata
+✅ **Smart**: Automatically skips duplicates
+
+## Performance Comparison
+
+| Mode | Templates Fetched | Time | Use Case |
+|------|------------------|------|----------|
+| **Update** | Only new (~50-200) | 5-10 min | Regular updates |
+| **Rebuild** | All (~8000+) | 30-40 min | Initial setup or corruption |
+
+## Command Options
+
+### Basic Update
+```bash
+npm run fetch:templates:update
+```
+
+### Full Rebuild
+```bash
+npm run fetch:templates
+```
+
+### With Metadata Generation
+```bash
+# Update templates and generate AI metadata
+npm run fetch:templates -- --update --generate-metadata
+
+# Or just generate metadata for existing templates
+npm run fetch:templates -- --metadata-only
+```
+
+### Help
+```bash
+npm run fetch:templates -- --help
+```
+
+## Update Frequency
+
+Recommended update schedule:
+- **Weekly**: Run incremental update to get latest templates
+- **Monthly**: Review database statistics
+- **As needed**: Rebuild only if database corruption suspected
+
+## Template Filtering
+
+The fetcher automatically filters templates:
+- ✅ **Includes**: Templates from last 12 months
+- ✅ **Includes**: Templates with >10 views
+- ❌ **Excludes**: Templates with ≤10 views (too niche)
+- ❌ **Excludes**: Templates older than 12 months
+
+## Workflow
+
+### Regular Update Workflow
+
+```bash
+# 1. Check current state
+sqlite3 data/nodes.db "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM templates"
+
+# 2. Build project (if code changed)
+npm run build
+
+# 3. Run incremental update
+npm run fetch:templates:update
+
+# 4. Verify new templates added
+sqlite3 data/nodes.db "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM templates"
+```
+
+### After n8n Dependency Update
+
+When you update n8n dependencies, templates remain compatible:
+```bash
+# 1. Update n8n (from MEMORY_N8N_UPDATE.md)
+npm run update:all
+
+# 2. Fetch new templates incrementally
+npm run fetch:templates:update
+
+# 3. Check how many templates were added
+sqlite3 data/nodes.db "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM templates"
+
+# 4. Generate AI metadata for new templates (optional, requires OPENAI_API_KEY)
+npm run fetch:templates -- --metadata-only
+
+# 5. IMPORTANT: Sanitize templates before pushing database
+npm run build
+npm run sanitize:templates
+```
+
+Templates are independent of n8n version - they're just workflow JSON data.
+
+**CRITICAL**: Always run `npm run sanitize:templates` before pushing the database to remove API tokens from template workflows.
+
+**Note**: New templates fetched via `--update` mode will NOT have AI-generated metadata by default. You need to run `--metadata-only` separately to generate metadata for templates that don't have it yet.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### No New Templates Found
+
+This is normal! It means:
+- All recent templates are already in your database
+- n8n.io hasn't published many new templates recently
+- Your database is up to date
+
+```bash
+📊 Update mode: 0 new templates to fetch (skipping 2598 existing)
+✅ All templates already have metadata
+```
+
+### API Rate Limiting
+
+If you hit rate limits:
+- The fetcher includes built-in delays (150ms between requests)
+- Wait a few minutes and try again
+- Use `--update` mode instead of full rebuild
+
+### Database Corruption
+
+If you suspect corruption:
+```bash
+# Full rebuild from scratch
+npm run fetch:templates
+
+# This will:
+# - Drop and recreate templates table
+# - Fetch all templates fresh
+# - Rebuild search indexes
+```
+
+## Database Schema
+
+Templates are stored with:
+- Basic info (id, name, description, author, views, created_at)
+- Node types used (JSON array)
+- Complete workflow (gzip compressed, base64 encoded)
+- AI-generated metadata (optional, requires OpenAI API key)
+- FTS5 search index for fast text search
+
+## Metadata Generation
+
+Generate AI metadata for templates:
+```bash
+# Requires OPENAI_API_KEY in .env
+export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-..."
+
+# Generate for templates without metadata (recommended after incremental update)
+npm run fetch:templates -- --metadata-only
+
+# Generate during template fetch (slower, but automatic)
+npm run fetch:templates:update -- --generate-metadata
+```
+
+**Important**: Incremental updates (`--update`) do NOT generate metadata by default. After running `npm run fetch:templates:update`, you'll have new templates without metadata. Run `--metadata-only` separately to generate metadata for them.
+
+### Check Metadata Coverage
+
+```bash
+# See how many templates have metadata
+sqlite3 data/nodes.db "SELECT
+  COUNT(*) as total,
+  SUM(CASE WHEN metadata_json IS NOT NULL THEN 1 ELSE 0 END) as with_metadata,
+  SUM(CASE WHEN metadata_json IS NULL THEN 1 ELSE 0 END) as without_metadata
+FROM templates"
+
+# See recent templates without metadata
+sqlite3 data/nodes.db "SELECT id, name, created_at
+FROM templates
+WHERE metadata_json IS NULL
+ORDER BY created_at DESC
+LIMIT 10"
+```
+
+Metadata includes:
+- Categories
+- Complexity level (simple/medium/complex)
+- Use cases
+- Estimated setup time
+- Required services
+- Key features
+- Target audience
+
+### Metadata Generation Troubleshooting
+
+If metadata generation fails:
+
+1. **Check error file**: Errors are saved to `temp/batch/batch_*_error.jsonl`
+2. **Common issues**:
+   - `"Unsupported value: 'temperature'"` - Model doesn't support custom temperature
+   - `"Invalid request"` - Check OPENAI_API_KEY is valid
+   - Model availability issues
+3. **Model**: Uses `gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07` by default
+4. **Token limit**: 3000 tokens per request for detailed metadata
+
+The system will automatically:
+- Process error files and assign default metadata to failed templates
+- Save error details for debugging
+- Continue processing even if some templates fail
+
+**Example error handling**:
+```bash
+# If you see: "No output file available for batch job"
+# Check: temp/batch/batch_*_error.jsonl for error details
+# The system now automatically processes errors and generates default metadata
+```
+
+## Environment Variables
+
+Optional configuration:
+```bash
+# OpenAI for metadata generation
+OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...
+OPENAI_MODEL=gpt-4o-mini  # Default model
+OPENAI_BATCH_SIZE=50      # Batch size for metadata generation
+
+# Metadata generation limits
+METADATA_LIMIT=100        # Max templates to process (0 = all)
+```
+
+## Statistics
+
+After update, check stats:
+```bash
+# Template count
+sqlite3 data/nodes.db "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM templates"
+
+# Most recent template
+sqlite3 data/nodes.db "SELECT MAX(created_at) FROM templates"
+
+# Templates by view count
+sqlite3 data/nodes.db "SELECT COUNT(*),
+  CASE
+    WHEN views < 50 THEN '<50'
+    WHEN views < 100 THEN '50-100'
+    WHEN views < 500 THEN '100-500'
+    ELSE '500+'
+  END as view_range
+  FROM templates GROUP BY view_range"
+```
+
+## Integration with n8n-mcp
+
+Templates are available through MCP tools:
+- `list_templates`: List all templates
+- `get_template`: Get specific template with workflow
+- `search_templates`: Search by keyword
+- `list_node_templates`: Templates using specific nodes
+- `get_templates_for_task`: Templates for common tasks
+- `search_templates_by_metadata`: Advanced filtering
+
+See `npm run test:templates` for usage examples.
+
+## Time Estimates
+
+Typical incremental update:
+- Loading existing IDs: 1-2 seconds
+- Fetching template list: 2-3 minutes
+- Filtering new templates: instant
+- Fetching details for 100 new templates: ~15 seconds (0.15s each)
+- Saving and indexing: 5-10 seconds
+- **Total: 3-5 minutes**
+
+Full rebuild:
+- Fetching 8000+ templates: 25-30 minutes
+- Saving and indexing: 5-10 minutes
+- **Total: 30-40 minutes**
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Use incremental updates** for regular maintenance
+2. **Rebuild only when necessary** (corruption, major changes)
+3. **Generate metadata incrementally** to avoid OpenAI costs
+4. **Monitor template count** to verify updates working
+5. **Keep database backed up** before major operations
+
+## Next Steps
+
+After updating templates:
+1. Test template search: `npm run test:templates`
+2. Verify MCP tools work: Test in Claude Desktop
+3. Check statistics in database
+4. Commit changes if desired (database changes)
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- `MEMORY_N8N_UPDATE.md` - Updating n8n dependencies
+- `CLAUDE.md` - Project overview and architecture
+- `README.md` - User documentation

P0-R3-TEST-PLAN.md

@@ -0,0 +1,484 @@
+# P0-R3 Feature Test Coverage Plan
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+This document outlines comprehensive test coverage for the P0-R3 feature (Template-based Configuration Examples). The feature adds real-world configuration examples from popular templates to node search and essentials tools.
+
+**Feature Overview:**
+- New database table: `template_node_configs` (197 pre-extracted configurations)
+- Enhanced tools: `search_nodes({includeExamples: true})` and `get_node_essentials({includeExamples: true})`
+- Breaking changes: Removed `get_node_for_task` tool
+
+## Test Files Created
+
+### Unit Tests
+
+#### 1. `/tests/unit/scripts/fetch-templates-extraction.test.ts` ✅
+**Purpose:** Test template extraction logic from `fetch-templates.ts`
+
+**Coverage:**
+- `extractNodeConfigs()` - 90%+ coverage
+  - Valid workflows with multiple nodes
+  - Empty workflows
+  - Malformed compressed data
+  - Invalid JSON
+  - Nodes without parameters
+  - Sticky note filtering
+  - Credential handling
+  - Expression detection
+  - Special characters
+  - Large workflows (100 nodes)
+
+- `detectExpressions()` - 100% coverage
+  - `={{...}}` syntax detection
+  - `$json` references
+  - `$node` references
+  - Nested objects
+  - Arrays
+  - Null/undefined handling
+  - Multiple expression types
+
+**Test Count:** 27 tests
+**Expected Coverage:** 92%+
+
+---
+
+#### 2. `/tests/unit/mcp/search-nodes-examples.test.ts` ✅
+**Purpose:** Test `search_nodes` tool with includeExamples parameter
+
+**Coverage:**
+- includeExamples parameter behavior
+  - false: no examples returned
+  - undefined: no examples returned (default)
+  - true: examples returned
+- Example data structure validation
+- Top 2 limit enforcement
+- Backward compatibility
+- Performance (<100ms)
+- Error handling (malformed JSON, database errors)
+- searchNodesLIKE integration
+- searchNodesFTS integration
+
+**Test Count:** 12 tests
+**Expected Coverage:** 85%+
+
+---
+
+#### 3. `/tests/unit/mcp/get-node-essentials-examples.test.ts` ✅
+**Purpose:** Test `get_node_essentials` tool with includeExamples parameter
+
+**Coverage:**
+- includeExamples parameter behavior
+- Full metadata structure
+  - configuration object
+  - source (template, views, complexity)
+  - useCases (limited to 2)
+  - metadata (hasCredentials, hasExpressions)
+- Cache key differentiation
+- Backward compatibility
+- Performance (<100ms)
+- Error handling
+- Top 3 limit enforcement
+
+**Test Count:** 13 tests
+**Expected Coverage:** 88%+
+
+---
+
+### Integration Tests
+
+#### 4. `/tests/integration/database/template-node-configs.test.ts` ✅
+**Purpose:** Test database schema, migrations, and operations
+
+**Coverage:**
+- Schema validation
+  - Table creation
+  - All columns present
+  - Correct types and constraints
+  - CHECK constraint on complexity
+- Indexes
+  - idx_config_node_type_rank
+  - idx_config_complexity
+  - idx_config_auth
+- View: ranked_node_configs
+  - Top 5 per node_type
+  - Correct ordering
+- Foreign key constraints
+  - CASCADE delete
+  - Referential integrity
+- Data operations
+  - INSERT with all fields
+  - Nullable fields
+  - Rank updates
+  - Delete rank > 10
+- Performance
+  - 1000 records < 10ms queries
+- Migration idempotency
+
+**Test Count:** 19 tests
+**Expected Coverage:** 95%+
+
+---
+
+#### 5. `/tests/integration/mcp/template-examples-e2e.test.ts` ✅
+**Purpose:** End-to-end integration testing
+
+**Coverage:**
+- Direct SQL queries
+  - Top 2 examples for search_nodes
+  - Top 3 examples with metadata for get_node_essentials
+- Data structure validation
+  - Valid JSON in all fields
+  - Credentials when has_credentials=1
+- Ranked view functionality
+- Performance with 100+ configs
+  - Query performance < 5ms
+  - Complexity filtering
+- Edge cases
+  - Non-existent node types
+  - Long parameters_json (100 params)
+  - Special characters (Unicode, emojis, symbols)
+- Data integrity
+  - Foreign key constraints
+  - Cascade deletes
+
+**Test Count:** 14 tests
+**Expected Coverage:** 90%+
+
+---
+
+### Test Fixtures
+
+#### 6. `/tests/fixtures/template-configs.ts` ✅
+**Purpose:** Reusable test data
+
+**Provides:**
+- `sampleConfigs`: 7 realistic node configurations
+  - simpleWebhook
+  - webhookWithAuth
+  - httpRequestBasic
+  - httpRequestWithExpressions
+  - slackMessage
+  - codeNodeTransform
+  - codeNodeWithExpressions
+
+- `sampleWorkflows`: 3 complete workflows
+  - webhookToSlack
+  - apiWorkflow
+  - complexWorkflow
+
+- **Helper Functions:**
+  - `compressWorkflow()` - Compress to base64
+  - `createTemplateMetadata()` - Generate metadata
+  - `createConfigBatch()` - Batch create configs
+  - `getConfigByComplexity()` - Filter by complexity
+  - `getConfigsWithExpressions()` - Filter with expressions
+  - `getConfigsWithCredentials()` - Filter with credentials
+  - `createInsertStatement()` - SQL insert helper
+
+---
+
+## Existing Tests Requiring Updates
+
+### High Priority
+
+#### 1. `tests/unit/mcp/parameter-validation.test.ts`
+**Line 480:** Remove `get_node_for_task` from legacyValidationTools array
+
+```typescript
+// REMOVE THIS:
+{ name: 'get_node_for_task', args: {}, expected: 'Missing required parameters for get_node_for_task: task' },
+```
+
+**Status:** ⚠️ BREAKING CHANGE - Tool removed
+
+---
+
+#### 2. `tests/unit/mcp/tools.test.ts`
+**Update:** Remove `get_node_for_task` from templates category
+
+```typescript
+// BEFORE:
+templates: ['list_tasks', 'get_node_for_task', 'search_templates', ...]
+
+// AFTER:
+templates: ['list_tasks', 'search_templates', ...]
+```
+
+**Add:** Tests for new includeExamples parameter in tool definitions
+
+```typescript
+it('should have includeExamples parameter in search_nodes', () => {
+  const searchNodesTool = tools.find(t => t.name === 'search_nodes');
+  expect(searchNodesTool.inputSchema.properties.includeExamples).toBeDefined();
+  expect(searchNodesTool.inputSchema.properties.includeExamples.type).toBe('boolean');
+  expect(searchNodesTool.inputSchema.properties.includeExamples.default).toBe(false);
+});
+
+it('should have includeExamples parameter in get_node_essentials', () => {
+  const essentialsTool = tools.find(t => t.name === 'get_node_essentials');
+  expect(essentialsTool.inputSchema.properties.includeExamples).toBeDefined();
+});
+```
+
+**Status:** ⚠️ REQUIRED UPDATE
+
+---
+
+#### 3. `tests/integration/mcp-protocol/session-management.test.ts`
+**Remove:** Test case calling `get_node_for_task` with invalid task
+
+```typescript
+// REMOVE THIS TEST:
+client.callTool({ name: 'get_node_for_task', arguments: { task: 'invalid_task' } }).catch(e => e)
+```
+
+**Status:** ⚠️ BREAKING CHANGE
+
+---
+
+#### 4. `tests/integration/mcp-protocol/tool-invocation.test.ts`
+**Remove:** Entire `get_node_for_task` describe block
+
+**Add:** Tests for new includeExamples functionality
+
+```typescript
+describe('search_nodes with includeExamples', () => {
+  it('should return examples when includeExamples is true', async () => {
+    const response = await client.callTool({
+      name: 'search_nodes',
+      arguments: { query: 'webhook', includeExamples: true }
+    });
+
+    expect(response.results).toBeDefined();
+    // Examples may or may not be present depending on database
+  });
+
+  it('should not return examples when includeExamples is false', async () => {
+    const response = await client.callTool({
+      name: 'search_nodes',
+      arguments: { query: 'webhook', includeExamples: false }
+    });
+
+    expect(response.results).toBeDefined();
+    response.results.forEach(node => {
+      expect(node.examples).toBeUndefined();
+    });
+  });
+});
+
+describe('get_node_essentials with includeExamples', () => {
+  it('should return examples with metadata when includeExamples is true', async () => {
+    const response = await client.callTool({
+      name: 'get_node_essentials',
+      arguments: { nodeType: 'nodes-base.webhook', includeExamples: true }
+    });
+
+    expect(response.nodeType).toBeDefined();
+    // Examples may or may not be present depending on database
+  });
+});
+```
+
+**Status:** ⚠️ REQUIRED UPDATE
+
+---
+
+### Medium Priority
+
+#### 5. `tests/unit/services/task-templates.test.ts`
+**Status:** ✅ No changes needed (TaskTemplates marked as deprecated but not removed)
+
+**Note:** TaskTemplates remains for backward compatibility. Tests should continue to pass.
+
+---
+
+## Test Execution Plan
+
+### Phase 1: Unit Tests
+```bash
+# Run new unit tests
+npm test tests/unit/scripts/fetch-templates-extraction.test.ts
+npm test tests/unit/mcp/search-nodes-examples.test.ts
+npm test tests/unit/mcp/get-node-essentials-examples.test.ts
+
+# Expected: All pass, 52 tests
+```
+
+### Phase 2: Integration Tests
+```bash
+# Run new integration tests
+npm test tests/integration/database/template-node-configs.test.ts
+npm test tests/integration/mcp/template-examples-e2e.test.ts
+
+# Expected: All pass, 33 tests
+```
+
+### Phase 3: Update Existing Tests
+```bash
+# Update files as outlined above, then run:
+npm test tests/unit/mcp/parameter-validation.test.ts
+npm test tests/unit/mcp/tools.test.ts
+npm test tests/integration/mcp-protocol/session-management.test.ts
+npm test tests/integration/mcp-protocol/tool-invocation.test.ts
+
+# Expected: All pass after updates
+```
+
+### Phase 4: Full Test Suite
+```bash
+# Run all tests
+npm test
+
+# Run with coverage
+npm run test:coverage
+
+# Expected coverage improvements:
+# - src/scripts/fetch-templates.ts: +20% (60% → 80%)
+# - src/mcp/server.ts: +5% (75% → 80%)
+# - Overall project: +2% (current → current+2%)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Coverage Expectations
+
+### New Code Coverage
+
+| File | Function | Target | Tests |
+|------|----------|--------|-------|
+| fetch-templates.ts | extractNodeConfigs | 95% | 15 tests |
+| fetch-templates.ts | detectExpressions | 100% | 12 tests |
+| server.ts | searchNodes (with examples) | 90% | 8 tests |
+| server.ts | getNodeEssentials (with examples) | 90% | 10 tests |
+| Database migration | template_node_configs | 100% | 19 tests |
+
+### Overall Coverage Goals
+
+- **Unit Tests:** 90%+ coverage for new code
+- **Integration Tests:** All happy paths + critical error paths
+- **E2E Tests:** Complete feature workflows
+- **Performance:** All queries <10ms (database), <100ms (MCP)
+
+---
+
+## Test Infrastructure
+
+### Dependencies Required
+All dependencies already present in `package.json`:
+- vitest (test runner)
+- better-sqlite3 (database)
+- @vitest/coverage-v8 (coverage)
+
+### Test Utilities Used
+- TestDatabase helper (from existing test utils)
+- createTestDatabaseAdapter (from existing test utils)
+- Standard vitest matchers
+
+### No New Dependencies Required ✅
+
+---
+
+## Regression Prevention
+
+### Critical Paths Protected
+
+1. **Backward Compatibility**
+   - Tools work without includeExamples parameter
+   - Existing workflows unchanged
+   - Cache keys differentiated
+
+2. **Performance**
+   - No degradation when includeExamples=false
+   - Indexed queries <10ms
+   - Example fetch errors don't break responses
+
+3. **Data Integrity**
+   - Foreign key constraints enforced
+   - JSON validation in all fields
+   - Rank calculations correct
+
+---
+
+## CI/CD Integration
+
+### GitHub Actions Updates
+No changes required. Existing test commands will run new tests:
+
+```yaml
+- run: npm test
+- run: npm run test:coverage
+```
+
+### Coverage Thresholds
+Current thresholds maintained. Expected improvements:
+- Lines: +2%
+- Functions: +3%
+- Branches: +2%
+
+---
+
+## Manual Testing Checklist
+
+### Pre-Deployment Verification
+
+- [ ] Run `npm run rebuild` - Verify migration applies cleanly
+- [ ] Run `npm run fetch:templates --extract-only` - Verify extraction works
+- [ ] Check database: `SELECT COUNT(*) FROM template_node_configs` - Should be ~197
+- [ ] Test MCP tool: `search_nodes({query: "webhook", includeExamples: true})`
+- [ ] Test MCP tool: `get_node_essentials({nodeType: "nodes-base.webhook", includeExamples: true})`
+- [ ] Verify backward compatibility: Tools work without includeExamples parameter
+- [ ] Performance test: Query 100 nodes with examples < 200ms
+
+---
+
+## Rollback Plan
+
+If issues are detected:
+
+1. **Database Rollback:**
+   ```sql
+   DROP TABLE IF EXISTS template_node_configs;
+   DROP VIEW IF EXISTS ranked_node_configs;
+   ```
+
+2. **Code Rollback:**
+   - Revert server.ts changes
+   - Revert tools.ts changes
+   - Restore get_node_for_task tool (if critical)
+
+3. **Test Rollback:**
+   - Revert parameter-validation.test.ts
+   - Revert tools.test.ts
+   - Revert tool-invocation.test.ts
+
+---
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+### Test Metrics
+- ✅ 85+ new tests added
+- ✅ 0 tests failing after updates
+- ✅ Coverage increase 2%+
+- ✅ All performance tests pass
+
+### Feature Metrics
+- ✅ 197 template configs extracted
+- ✅ Top 2/3 examples returned correctly
+- ✅ Query performance <10ms
+- ✅ No backward compatibility breaks
+
+---
+
+## Conclusion
+
+This test plan provides **comprehensive coverage** for the P0-R3 feature with:
+- **85+ new tests** across unit, integration, and E2E levels
+- **Complete coverage** of extraction, storage, and retrieval
+- **Backward compatibility** protection
+- **Performance validation** (<10ms queries)
+- **Clear migration path** for existing tests
+
+**All test files are ready for execution.** Update the 4 existing test files as outlined, then run the full test suite.
+
+**Estimated Total Implementation Time:** 2-3 hours for updating existing tests + validation

README.md

@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
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+[![Tests](https://img.shields.io/badge/tests-3336%20passing-brightgreen.svg)](https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp/actions)
+[![n8n version](https://img.shields.io/badge/n8n-^1.114.3-orange.svg)](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n)
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@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ n8n-MCP serves as a bridge between n8n's workflow automation platform and AI mod
 - ⚡ **Node operations** - 63.6% coverage of available actions
 - 📄 **Documentation** - 90% coverage from official n8n docs (including AI nodes)
 - 🤖 **AI tools** - 263 AI-capable nodes detected with full documentation
+- 💡 **Real-world examples** - 2,646 pre-extracted configurations from popular templates
+- 🎯 **Template library** - 2,500+ workflow templates with smart filtering
 
 
 ## ⚠️ Important Safety Warning
@@ -196,10 +198,36 @@ Add to Claude Desktop config:
 }
 ```
 
->💡 Tip: If you’re running n8n locally on the same machine (e.g., via Docker), use http://host.docker.internal:5678 as the N8N_API_URL.
+>💡 Tip: If you're running n8n locally on the same machine (e.g., via Docker), use http://host.docker.internal:5678 as the N8N_API_URL.
 
 > **Note**: The n8n API credentials are optional. Without them, you'll have access to all documentation and validation tools. With them, you'll additionally get workflow management capabilities (create, update, execute workflows).
 
+### 🏠 Local n8n Instance Configuration
+
+If you're running n8n locally (e.g., `http://localhost:5678` or Docker), you need to allow localhost webhooks:
+
+```json
+{
+  "mcpServers": {
+    "n8n-mcp": {
+      "command": "docker",
+      "args": [
+        "run", "-i", "--rm", "--init",
+        "-e", "MCP_MODE=stdio",
+        "-e", "LOG_LEVEL=error",
+        "-e", "DISABLE_CONSOLE_OUTPUT=true",
+        "-e", "N8N_API_URL=http://host.docker.internal:5678",
+        "-e", "N8N_API_KEY=your-api-key",
+        "-e", "WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=moderate",
+        "ghcr.io/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp:latest"
+      ]
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+> ⚠️ **Important:** Set `WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=moderate` to allow webhooks to your local n8n instance. This is safe for local development while still blocking private networks and cloud metadata.
+
 **Important:** The `-i` flag is required for MCP stdio communication.
 
 > 🔧 If you encounter any issues with Docker, check our [Docker Troubleshooting Guide](./docs/DOCKER_TROUBLESHOOTING.md).
@@ -397,180 +425,260 @@ Complete guide for integrating n8n-MCP with Codex.
 
 For the best results when using n8n-MCP with Claude Projects, use these enhanced system instructions:
 
-```markdown
+````markdown
 You are an expert in n8n automation software using n8n-MCP tools. Your role is to design, build, and validate n8n workflows with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
 
-## Core Workflow Process
+## Core Principles
 
-1. **ALWAYS start new conversation with**: `tools_documentation()` to understand best practices and available tools.
+### 1. Silent Execution
+CRITICAL: Execute tools without commentary. Only respond AFTER all tools complete.
 
-2. **Template Discovery Phase** 
-   - `search_templates_by_metadata({complexity: "simple"})` - Find skill-appropriate templates
-   - `get_templates_for_task('webhook_processing')` - Get curated templates by task
-   - `search_templates('slack notification')` - Text search for specific needs. Start by quickly searching with "id" and "name" to find the template you are looking for, only then dive deeper into the template details adding "description" to your search query.
-   - `list_node_templates(['n8n-nodes-base.slack'])` - Find templates using specific nodes
-   
-   **Template filtering strategies**:
-   - **For beginners**: `complexity: "simple"` and `maxSetupMinutes: 30`
-   - **By role**: `targetAudience: "marketers"` or `"developers"` or `"analysts"`
-   - **By time**: `maxSetupMinutes: 15` for quick wins
-   - **By service**: `requiredService: "openai"` to find compatible templates
+❌ BAD: "Let me search for Slack nodes... Great! Now let me get details..."
+✅ GOOD: [Execute search_nodes and get_node_essentials in parallel, then respond]
 
-3. **Discovery Phase** - Find the right nodes (if no suitable template):
-   - Think deeply about user request and the logic you are going to build to fulfill it. Ask follow-up questions to clarify the user's intent, if something is unclear. Then, proceed with the rest of your instructions.
-   - `search_nodes({query: 'keyword'})` - Search by functionality
+### 2. Parallel Execution
+When operations are independent, execute them in parallel for maximum performance.
+
+✅ GOOD: Call search_nodes, list_nodes, and search_templates simultaneously
+❌ BAD: Sequential tool calls (await each one before the next)
+
+### 3. Templates First
+ALWAYS check templates before building from scratch (2,500+ available).
+
+### 4. Multi-Level Validation
+Use validate_node_minimal → validate_node_operation → validate_workflow pattern.
+
+### 5. Never Trust Defaults
+⚠️ CRITICAL: Default parameter values are the #1 source of runtime failures.
+ALWAYS explicitly configure ALL parameters that control node behavior.
+
+## Workflow Process
+
+1. **Start**: Call `tools_documentation()` for best practices
+
+2. **Template Discovery Phase** (FIRST - parallel when searching multiple)
+   - `search_templates_by_metadata({complexity: "simple"})` - Smart filtering
+   - `get_templates_for_task('webhook_processing')` - Curated by task
+   - `search_templates('slack notification')` - Text search
+   - `list_node_templates(['n8n-nodes-base.slack'])` - By node type
+
+   **Filtering strategies**:
+   - Beginners: `complexity: "simple"` + `maxSetupMinutes: 30`
+   - By role: `targetAudience: "marketers"` | `"developers"` | `"analysts"`
+   - By time: `maxSetupMinutes: 15` for quick wins
+   - By service: `requiredService: "openai"` for compatibility
+
+3. **Node Discovery** (if no suitable template - parallel execution)
+   - Think deeply about requirements. Ask clarifying questions if unclear.
+   - `search_nodes({query: 'keyword', includeExamples: true})` - Parallel for multiple nodes
    - `list_nodes({category: 'trigger'})` - Browse by category
-   - `list_ai_tools()` - See AI-capable nodes (remember: ANY node can be an AI tool!)
+   - `list_ai_tools()` - AI-capable nodes
 
-4. **Configuration Phase** - Get node details efficiently:
-   - `get_node_essentials(nodeType)` - Start here! Only 10-20 essential properties
+4. **Configuration Phase** (parallel for multiple nodes)
+   - `get_node_essentials(nodeType, {includeExamples: true})` - 10-20 key properties
    - `search_node_properties(nodeType, 'auth')` - Find specific properties
-   - `get_node_for_task('send_email')` - Get pre-configured templates
-   - `get_node_documentation(nodeType)` - Human-readable docs when needed
-   - It is good common practice to show a visual representation of the workflow architecture to the user and asking for opinion, before moving forward. 
+   - `get_node_documentation(nodeType)` - Human-readable docs
+   - Show workflow architecture to user for approval before proceeding
 
-5. **Pre-Validation Phase** - Validate BEFORE building:
+5. **Validation Phase** (parallel for multiple nodes)
    - `validate_node_minimal(nodeType, config)` - Quick required fields check
-   - `validate_node_operation(nodeType, config, profile)` - Full operation-aware validation
-   - Fix any validation errors before proceeding
+   - `validate_node_operation(nodeType, config, 'runtime')` - Full validation with fixes
+   - Fix ALL errors before proceeding
 
-6. **Building Phase** - Create or customize the workflow:
+6. **Building Phase**
    - If using template: `get_template(templateId, {mode: "full"})`
-   - **MANDATORY ATTRIBUTION**: When using a template, ALWAYS inform the user:
-     - "This workflow is based on a template by **[author.name]** (@[author.username])"
-     - "View the original template at: [url]"
-     - Example: "This workflow is based on a template by **David Ashby** (@cfomodz). View the original at: https://n8n.io/workflows/2414"
-   - Customize template or build from validated configurations
+   - **MANDATORY ATTRIBUTION**: "Based on template by **[author.name]** (@[username]). View at: [url]"
+   - Build from validated configurations
+   - ⚠️ EXPLICITLY set ALL parameters - never rely on defaults
    - Connect nodes with proper structure
-   - Add error handling where appropriate
-   - Use expressions like $json, $node["NodeName"].json
-   - Build the workflow in an artifact for easy editing downstream (unless the user asked to create in n8n instance)
+   - Add error handling
+   - Use n8n expressions: $json, $node["NodeName"].json
+   - Build in artifact (unless deploying to n8n instance)
 
-7. **Workflow Validation Phase** - Validate complete workflow:
-   - `validate_workflow(workflow)` - Complete validation including connections
-   - `validate_workflow_connections(workflow)` - Check structure and AI tool connections
-   - `validate_workflow_expressions(workflow)` - Validate all n8n expressions
-   - Fix any issues found before deployment
+7. **Workflow Validation** (before deployment)
+   - `validate_workflow(workflow)` - Complete validation
+   - `validate_workflow_connections(workflow)` - Structure check
+   - `validate_workflow_expressions(workflow)` - Expression validation
+   - Fix ALL issues before deployment
 
-8. **Deployment Phase** (if n8n API configured):
-   - `n8n_create_workflow(workflow)` - Deploy validated workflow
-   - `n8n_validate_workflow({id: 'workflow-id'})` - Post-deployment validation
-   - `n8n_update_partial_workflow()` - Make incremental updates using diffs
-   - `n8n_trigger_webhook_workflow()` - Test webhook workflows
+8. **Deployment** (if n8n API configured)
+   - `n8n_create_workflow(workflow)` - Deploy
+   - `n8n_validate_workflow({id})` - Post-deployment check
+   - `n8n_update_partial_workflow({id, operations: [...]})` - Batch updates
+   - `n8n_trigger_webhook_workflow()` - Test webhooks
 
-## Key Insights
+## Critical Warnings
 
-- **TEMPLATES FIRST** - Always check for existing templates before building from scratch (2,500+ available!)
-- **ATTRIBUTION REQUIRED** - Always credit template authors with name, username, and link to n8n.io
-- **SMART FILTERING** - Use metadata filters to find templates matching user skill level and time constraints
-- **USE CODE NODE ONLY WHEN IT IS NECESSARY** - always prefer to use standard nodes over code node. Use code node only when you are sure you need it.
-- **VALIDATE EARLY AND OFTEN** - Catch errors before they reach deployment
-- **USE DIFF UPDATES** - Use n8n_update_partial_workflow for 80-90% token savings
-- **ANY node can be an AI tool** - not just those with usableAsTool=true
-- **Pre-validate configurations** - Use validate_node_minimal before building
-- **Post-validate workflows** - Always validate complete workflows before deployment
-- **Incremental updates** - Use diff operations for existing workflows
-- **Test thoroughly** - Validate both locally and after deployment to n8n
+### ⚠️ Never Trust Defaults
+Default values cause runtime failures. Example:
+```json
+// ❌ FAILS at runtime
+{resource: "message", operation: "post", text: "Hello"}
+
+// ✅ WORKS - all parameters explicit
+{resource: "message", operation: "post", select: "channel", channelId: "C123", text: "Hello"}
+```
+
+### ⚠️ Example Availability
+`includeExamples: true` returns real configurations from workflow templates.
+- Coverage varies by node popularity
+- When no examples available, use `get_node_essentials` + `validate_node_minimal`
 
 ## Validation Strategy
 
-### Before Building:
-1. validate_node_minimal() - Check required fields
-2. validate_node_operation() - Full configuration validation
-3. Fix all errors before proceeding
+### Level 1 - Quick Check (before building)
+`validate_node_minimal(nodeType, config)` - Required fields only (<100ms)
 
-### After Building:
-1. validate_workflow() - Complete workflow validation
-2. validate_workflow_connections() - Structure validation
-3. validate_workflow_expressions() - Expression syntax check
+### Level 2 - Comprehensive (before building)
+`validate_node_operation(nodeType, config, 'runtime')` - Full validation with fixes
 
-### After Deployment:
-1. n8n_validate_workflow({id}) - Validate deployed workflow
-2. n8n_autofix_workflow({id}) - Auto-fix common errors (expressions, typeVersion, webhooks)
-3. n8n_list_executions() - Monitor execution status
-4. n8n_update_partial_workflow() - Fix issues using diffs
+### Level 3 - Complete (after building)
+`validate_workflow(workflow)` - Connections, expressions, AI tools
 
-## Response Structure
+### Level 4 - Post-Deployment
+1. `n8n_validate_workflow({id})` - Validate deployed workflow
+2. `n8n_autofix_workflow({id})` - Auto-fix common errors
+3. `n8n_list_executions()` - Monitor execution status
 
-1. **Discovery**: Show available nodes and options
-2. **Pre-Validation**: Validate node configurations first
-3. **Configuration**: Show only validated, working configs
-4. **Building**: Construct workflow with validated components
-5. **Workflow Validation**: Full workflow validation results
-6. **Deployment**: Deploy only after all validations pass
-7. **Post-Validation**: Verify deployment succeeded
+## Response Format
+
+### Initial Creation
+```
+[Silent tool execution in parallel]
+
+Created workflow:
+- Webhook trigger → Slack notification
+- Configured: POST /webhook → #general channel
+
+Validation: ✅ All checks passed
+```
+
+### Modifications
+```
+[Silent tool execution]
+
+Updated workflow:
+- Added error handling to HTTP node
+- Fixed required Slack parameters
+
+Changes validated successfully.
+```
+
+## Batch Operations
+
+Use `n8n_update_partial_workflow` with multiple operations in a single call:
+
+✅ GOOD - Batch multiple operations:
+```json
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({
+  id: "wf-123",
+  operations: [
+    {type: "updateNode", nodeId: "slack-1", changes: {...}},
+    {type: "updateNode", nodeId: "http-1", changes: {...}},
+    {type: "cleanStaleConnections"}
+  ]
+})
+```
+
+❌ BAD - Separate calls:
+```json
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "wf-123", operations: [{...}]})
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "wf-123", operations: [{...}]})
+```
 
 ## Example Workflow
 
-### Smart Template-First Approach
+### Template-First Approach
 
-#### 1. Find existing templates
-// Find simple Slack templates for marketers
-const templates = search_templates_by_metadata({
+```
+// STEP 1: Template Discovery (parallel execution)
+[Silent execution]
+search_templates_by_metadata({
   requiredService: 'slack',
   complexity: 'simple',
-  targetAudience: 'marketers',
-  maxSetupMinutes: 30
+  targetAudience: 'marketers'
 })
-
-// Or search by text
-search_templates('slack notification')
-
-// Or get curated templates
 get_templates_for_task('slack_integration')
 
-#### 2. Use and customize template
-const workflow = get_template(templates.items[0].id, {mode: 'full'})
+// STEP 2: Use template
+get_template(templateId, {mode: 'full'})
 validate_workflow(workflow)
 
-### Building from Scratch (if no suitable template)
+// Response after all tools complete:
+"Found template by **David Ashby** (@cfomodz).
+View at: https://n8n.io/workflows/2414
 
-#### 1. Discovery & Configuration
-search_nodes({query: 'slack'})
-get_node_essentials('n8n-nodes-base.slack')
+Validation: ✅ All checks passed"
+```
 
-#### 2. Pre-Validation
-validate_node_minimal('n8n-nodes-base.slack', {resource:'message', operation:'send'})
+### Building from Scratch (if no template)
+
+```
+// STEP 1: Discovery (parallel execution)
+[Silent execution]
+search_nodes({query: 'slack', includeExamples: true})
+list_nodes({category: 'communication'})
+
+// STEP 2: Configuration (parallel execution)
+[Silent execution]
+get_node_essentials('n8n-nodes-base.slack', {includeExamples: true})
+get_node_essentials('n8n-nodes-base.webhook', {includeExamples: true})
+
+// STEP 3: Validation (parallel execution)
+[Silent execution]
+validate_node_minimal('n8n-nodes-base.slack', config)
 validate_node_operation('n8n-nodes-base.slack', fullConfig, 'runtime')
 
-#### 3. Build Workflow
-// Create workflow JSON with validated configs
+// STEP 4: Build
+// Construct workflow with validated configs
+// ⚠️ Set ALL parameters explicitly
 
-#### 4. Workflow Validation
+// STEP 5: Validate
+[Silent execution]
 validate_workflow(workflowJson)
-validate_workflow_connections(workflowJson)
-validate_workflow_expressions(workflowJson)
 
-#### 5. Deploy (if configured)
-n8n_create_workflow(validatedWorkflow)
-n8n_validate_workflow({id: createdWorkflowId})
+// Response after all tools complete:
+"Created workflow: Webhook → Slack
+Validation: ✅ Passed"
+```
 
-#### 6. Update Using Diffs
+### Batch Updates
+
+```json
+// ONE call with multiple operations
 n8n_update_partial_workflow({
-  workflowId: id,
+  id: "wf-123",
   operations: [
-    {type: 'updateNode', nodeId: 'slack1', changes: {position: [100, 200]}}
+    {type: "updateNode", nodeId: "slack-1", changes: {position: [100, 200]}},
+    {type: "updateNode", nodeId: "http-1", changes: {position: [300, 200]}},
+    {type: "cleanStaleConnections"}
   ]
 })
+```
 
 ## Important Rules
 
-- ALWAYS check for existing templates before building from scratch
-- LEVERAGE metadata filters to find skill-appropriate templates
-- **ALWAYS ATTRIBUTE TEMPLATES**: When using any template, you MUST share the author's name, username, and link to the original template on n8n.io
-- VALIDATE templates before deployment (they may need updates)
-- USE diff operations for updates (80-90% token savings)
-- STATE validation results clearly
-- FIX all errors before proceeding
+### Core Behavior
+1. **Silent execution** - No commentary between tools
+2. **Parallel by default** - Execute independent operations simultaneously
+3. **Templates first** - Always check before building (2,500+ available)
+4. **Multi-level validation** - Quick check → Full validation → Workflow validation
+5. **Never trust defaults** - Explicitly configure ALL parameters
 
-## Template Discovery Tips
+### Attribution & Credits
+- **MANDATORY TEMPLATE ATTRIBUTION**: Share author name, username, and n8n.io link
+- **Template validation** - Always validate before deployment (may need updates)
 
-- **97.5% of templates have metadata** - Use smart filtering!
-- **Filter combinations work best** - Combine complexity + setup time + service
-- **Templates save 70-90% development time** - Always check first
-- **Metadata is AI-generated** - Occasionally imprecise but highly useful
-- **Use `includeMetadata: false` for fast browsing** - Add metadata only when needed
-```
+### Performance
+- **Batch operations** - Use diff operations with multiple changes in one call
+- **Parallel execution** - Search, validate, and configure simultaneously
+- **Template metadata** - Use smart filtering for faster discovery
+
+### Code Node Usage
+- **Avoid when possible** - Prefer standard nodes
+- **Only when necessary** - Use code node as last resort
+- **AI tool capability** - ANY node can be an AI tool (not just marked ones)
+````
 
 Save these instructions in your Claude Project for optimal n8n workflow assistance with intelligent template discovery.
 
@@ -588,11 +696,16 @@ This tool was created to benefit everyone in the n8n community without friction.
 ## Features
 
 - **🔍 Smart Node Search**: Find nodes by name, category, or functionality
-- **📖 Essential Properties**: Get only the 10-20 properties that matter (NEW in v2.4.0)
-- **🎯 Task Templates**: Pre-configured settings for common automation tasks
+- **📖 Essential Properties**: Get only the 10-20 properties that matter
+- **💡 Real-World Examples**: 2,646 pre-extracted configurations from popular templates
 - **✅ Config Validation**: Validate node configurations before deployment
+- **🤖 AI Workflow Validation**: Comprehensive validation for AI Agent workflows (NEW in v2.17.0!)
+  - Missing language model detection
+  - AI tool connection validation
+  - Streaming mode constraints
+  - Memory and output parser checks
 - **🔗 Dependency Analysis**: Understand property relationships and conditions
-- **💡 Working Examples**: Real-world examples for immediate use
+- **🎯 Template Discovery**: 2,500+ workflow templates with smart filtering
 - **⚡ Fast Response**: Average query time ~12ms with optimized SQLite
 - **🌐 Universal Compatibility**: Works with any Node.js version
 
@@ -618,8 +731,8 @@ Once connected, Claude can use these powerful tools:
 - **`tools_documentation`** - Get documentation for any MCP tool (START HERE!)
 - **`list_nodes`** - List all n8n nodes with filtering options
 - **`get_node_info`** - Get comprehensive information about a specific node
-- **`get_node_essentials`** - Get only essential properties with examples (10-20 properties instead of 200+)
-- **`search_nodes`** - Full-text search across all node documentation
+- **`get_node_essentials`** - Get only essential properties (10-20 instead of 200+). Use `includeExamples: true` to get top 3 real-world configurations from popular templates
+- **`search_nodes`** - Full-text search across all node documentation. Use `includeExamples: true` to get top 2 real-world configurations per node from templates
 - **`search_node_properties`** - Find specific properties within nodes
 - **`list_ai_tools`** - List all AI-capable nodes (ANY node can be used as AI tool!)
 - **`get_node_as_tool_info`** - Get guidance on using any node as an AI tool
@@ -632,14 +745,18 @@ Once connected, Claude can use these powerful tools:
 - **`get_template`** - Get complete workflow JSON for import
 - **`get_templates_for_task`** - Curated templates for common automation tasks
 
-### Advanced Tools
-- **`get_node_for_task`** - Pre-configured node settings for common tasks
-- **`list_tasks`** - Discover available task templates
-- **`validate_node_operation`** - Validate node configurations (operation-aware, profiles support)
-- **`validate_node_minimal`** - Quick validation for just required fields
-- **`validate_workflow`** - Complete workflow validation including AI tool connections
+### Validation Tools
+- **`validate_workflow`** - Complete workflow validation including **AI Agent validation** (NEW in v2.17.0!)
+  - Detects missing language model connections
+  - Validates AI tool connections (no false warnings)
+  - Enforces streaming mode constraints
+  - Checks memory and output parser configurations
 - **`validate_workflow_connections`** - Check workflow structure and AI tool connections
 - **`validate_workflow_expressions`** - Validate n8n expressions including $fromAI()
+- **`validate_node_operation`** - Validate node configurations (operation-aware, profiles support)
+- **`validate_node_minimal`** - Quick validation for just required fields
+
+### Advanced Tools
 - **`get_property_dependencies`** - Analyze property visibility conditions
 - **`get_node_documentation`** - Get parsed documentation from n8n-docs
 - **`get_database_statistics`** - View database metrics and coverage
@@ -674,14 +791,17 @@ These powerful tools allow you to manage n8n workflows directly from Claude. The
 ### Example Usage
 
 ```typescript
-// Get essentials for quick configuration
-get_node_essentials("nodes-base.httpRequest")
+// Get essentials with real-world examples from templates
+get_node_essentials({
+  nodeType: "nodes-base.httpRequest",
+  includeExamples: true  // Returns top 3 configs from popular templates
+})
 
-// Find nodes for a specific task
-search_nodes({ query: "send email gmail" })
-
-// Get pre-configured settings
-get_node_for_task("send_email")
+// Search nodes with configuration examples
+search_nodes({
+  query: "send email gmail",
+  includeExamples: true  // Returns top 2 configs per node
+})
 
 // Validate before deployment
 validate_node_operation({
@@ -772,12 +892,14 @@ npm run dev:http       # HTTP dev mode
 
 ## 📊 Metrics & Coverage
 
-Current database coverage (n8n v1.106.3):
+Current database coverage (n8n v1.113.3):
 
-- ✅ **535/535** nodes loaded (100%)
+- ✅ **536/536** nodes loaded (100%)
 - ✅ **528** nodes with properties (98.7%)
 - ✅ **470** nodes with documentation (88%)
 - ✅ **267** AI-capable tools detected
+- ✅ **2,646** pre-extracted template configurations
+- ✅ **2,500+** workflow templates available
 - ✅ **AI Agent & LangChain nodes** fully documented
 - ⚡ **Average response time**: ~12ms
 - 💾 **Database size**: ~15MB (optimized)
@@ -817,7 +939,7 @@ docker run --rm ghcr.io/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp:latest --version
 
 ## 🧪 Testing
 
-The project includes a comprehensive test suite with **1,356 tests** ensuring code quality and reliability:
+The project includes a comprehensive test suite with **2,883 tests** ensuring code quality and reliability:
 
 ```bash
 # Run all tests
@@ -837,9 +959,9 @@ npm run test:bench          # Performance benchmarks
 
 ### Test Suite Overview
 
-- **Total Tests**: 1,356 (100% passing)
-  - **Unit Tests**: 1,107 tests across 44 files
-  - **Integration Tests**: 249 tests across 14 files
+- **Total Tests**: 2,883 (100% passing)
+  - **Unit Tests**: 2,526 tests across 99 files
+  - **Integration Tests**: 357 tests across 20 files
 - **Execution Time**: ~2.5 minutes in CI
 - **Test Framework**: Vitest (for speed and TypeScript support)
 - **Mocking**: MSW for API mocking, custom mocks for databases
@@ -853,22 +975,24 @@ npm run test:bench          # Performance benchmarks
 
 ### Testing Architecture
 
-- **Unit Tests**: Isolated component testing with mocks
-  - Services layer: ~450 tests
-  - Parsers: ~200 tests
-  - Database repositories: ~100 tests
-  - MCP tools: ~180 tests
+**Total: 3,336 tests** across unit and integration test suites
 
-- **Integration Tests**: Full system behavior validation
-  - MCP Protocol compliance: 72 tests
-  - Database operations: 89 tests
-  - Error handling: 44 tests
-  - Performance: 44 tests
+- **Unit Tests** (2,766 tests): Isolated component testing with mocks
+  - Services layer: Enhanced validation, property filtering, workflow validation
+  - Parsers: Node parsing, property extraction, documentation mapping
+  - Database: Repositories, adapters, migrations, FTS5 search
+  - MCP tools: Tool definitions, documentation system
+  - HTTP server: Multi-tenant support, security, configuration
 
-- **Benchmarks**: Performance testing for critical paths
-  - Database queries
-  - Node loading
-  - Search operations
+- **Integration Tests** (570 tests): Full system behavior validation
+  - **n8n API Integration** (172 tests): All 18 MCP handler tools tested against real n8n instance
+    - Workflow management: Create, read, update, delete, list, validate, autofix
+    - Execution management: Trigger, retrieve, list, delete
+    - System tools: Health check, tool listing, diagnostics
+  - **MCP Protocol** (119 tests): Protocol compliance, session management, error handling
+  - **Database** (226 tests): Repository operations, transactions, performance, FTS5 search
+  - **Templates** (35 tests): Template fetching, storage, metadata operations
+  - **Docker** (18 tests): Configuration, entrypoint, security validation
 
 For detailed testing documentation, see [Testing Architecture](./docs/testing-architecture.md).
 

docs/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -5,6 +5,107 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [Unreleased] - Phase 0: Connection Operations Critical Fixes
+
+### Fixed
+- **🐛 CRITICAL: Fixed `addConnection` sourceIndex handling (Issue #272, discovered in hands-on testing)**
+  - Multi-output nodes (IF, Switch) now work correctly with sourceIndex parameter
+  - Changed from `||` to `??` operator to properly handle explicit 0 values
+  - Added defensive array validation before accessing indices
+  - Improves rating from 3/10 to 8/10 for multi-output node scenarios
+  - **Impact**: IF nodes, Switch nodes, and all conditional routing now reliable
+
+- **🐛 CRITICAL: Added runtime validation for `updateConnection` (Issue #272, #204)**
+  - Prevents server crashes when `updates` object is missing
+  - Provides helpful error message with:
+    - Clear explanation of what's wrong
+    - Correct format example
+    - Suggestion to use removeConnection + addConnection for rewiring
+  - Validates `updates` is an object, not string or other type
+  - **Impact**: No more cryptic "Cannot read properties of undefined" crashes
+
+### Enhanced
+- **Error Messages**: `updateConnection` errors now include actionable guidance
+  - Example format shown in error
+  - Alternative approaches suggested (removeConnection + addConnection)
+  - Clear explanation that updateConnection modifies properties, not targets
+
+### Testing
+- Added 8 comprehensive tests for Phase 0 fixes
+  - 2 tests for updateConnection validation (missing updates, invalid type)
+  - 5 tests for sourceIndex handling (IF nodes, parallel execution, Switch nodes, explicit 0)
+  - 1 test for complex multi-output routing scenarios
+  - All 126 existing tests still passing
+
+### Documentation
+- Updated tool documentation to clarify:
+  - `addConnection` now properly handles sourceIndex (Phase 0 fix noted)
+  - `updateConnection` REQUIRES 'updates' object (Phase 0 validation noted)
+  - Added pitfalls about updateConnection limitations
+  - Clarified that updateConnection modifies properties, NOT connection targets
+
+### Developer Experience
+- More defensive programming throughout connection operations
+- Better use of nullish coalescing (??) vs. logical OR (||)
+- Clear inline comments explaining expected behavior
+- Improved type safety with runtime guards
+
+### References
+- Comprehensive analysis: `docs/local/connection-operations-deep-dive-and-improvement-plan.md`
+- Based on hands-on testing with n8n-mcp-tester agent
+- Overall experience rating improved from 4.5/10 to estimated 6/10
+
+## [2.14.4] - 2025-09-30
+
+### Added
+- **Workflow Cleanup Operations**: Two new operations for `n8n_update_partial_workflow` to handle broken workflow recovery
+  - `cleanStaleConnections`: Automatically removes all connections referencing non-existent nodes
+    - Essential after node renames or deletions that leave dangling connection references
+    - Supports `dryRun: true` mode to preview what would be removed
+    - Removes both source and target stale connections
+  - `replaceConnections`: Replace entire connections object in a single operation
+    - Faster than crafting many individual connection operations
+    - Useful for bulk connection rewiring
+
+- **Graceful Error Handling for Connection Operations**: Enhanced `removeConnection` operation
+  - New `ignoreErrors` flag: When `true`, operation succeeds even if connection doesn't exist
+  - Perfect for cleanup scenarios where you're not sure if connections exist
+  - Maintains backwards compatibility (defaults to `false` for strict validation)
+
+- **Best-Effort Mode**: New `continueOnError` mode for `WorkflowDiffRequest`
+  - Apply valid operations even if some fail
+  - Returns detailed results with `applied` and `failed` operation indices
+  - Breaks atomic guarantees intentionally for bulk cleanup scenarios
+  - Maintains atomic mode as default for safety
+
+### Enhanced
+- **Tool Documentation**: Updated `n8n_update_partial_workflow` documentation
+  - Added examples for cleanup scenarios
+  - Documented new operation types and modes
+  - Added best practices for workflow recovery
+  - Clarified atomic vs. best-effort behavior
+
+- **Type System**: Extended workflow diff types
+  - Added `CleanStaleConnectionsOperation` interface
+  - Added `ReplaceConnectionsOperation` interface
+  - Extended `WorkflowDiffResult` with `applied`, `failed`, and `staleConnectionsRemoved` fields
+  - Updated type guards for new connection operations
+
+### Testing
+- Added comprehensive test suite for v2.14.4 features
+  - 15 new tests covering all new operations and modes
+  - Tests for cleanStaleConnections with various stale scenarios
+  - Tests for replaceConnections validation
+  - Tests for ignoreErrors flag behavior
+  - Tests for continueOnError mode with mixed success/failure
+  - Backwards compatibility verification tests
+
+### Impact
+- **Time Saved**: Reduces broken workflow fix time from 10-15 minutes to 30 seconds
+- **Token Efficiency**: `cleanStaleConnections` is 1 operation vs 10+ manual operations
+- **User Experience**: Dramatically improved workflow recovery capabilities
+- **Backwards Compatibility**: 100% - all additions are optional and default to existing behavior
+
 ## [2.13.2] - 2025-01-24
 
 ### Added

docs/DOCKER_README.md

@@ -65,6 +65,9 @@ docker run -d \
 | `NODE_ENV` | Environment: `development` or `production` | `production` | No |
 | `LOG_LEVEL` | Logging level: `debug`, `info`, `warn`, `error` | `info` | No |
 | `NODE_DB_PATH` | Custom database path (v2.7.16+) | `/app/data/nodes.db` | No |
+| `AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW` | Rate limit window in ms (v2.16.3+) | `900000` (15 min) | No |
+| `AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_MAX` | Max auth attempts per window (v2.16.3+) | `20` | No |
+| `WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE` | SSRF protection: `strict`/`moderate`/`permissive` (v2.16.3+) | `strict` | No |
 
 *Either `AUTH_TOKEN` or `AUTH_TOKEN_FILE` must be set for HTTP mode. If both are set, `AUTH_TOKEN` takes precedence.
 
@@ -283,7 +286,36 @@ docker ps --format "table {{.Names}}\t{{.Status}}"
 docker inspect n8n-mcp | jq '.[0].State.Health'
 ```
 
-## 🔒 Security Considerations
+## 🔒 Security Features (v2.16.3+)
+
+### Rate Limiting
+
+Protects against brute force authentication attacks:
+
+```bash
+# Configure in .env or docker-compose.yml
+AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW=900000  # 15 minutes in milliseconds
+AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_MAX=20         # 20 attempts per IP per window
+```
+
+### SSRF Protection
+
+Prevents Server-Side Request Forgery when using webhook triggers:
+
+```bash
+# For production (blocks localhost + private IPs + cloud metadata)
+WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=strict
+
+# For local development with local n8n instance
+WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=moderate
+
+# For internal testing only (allows private IPs)
+WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=permissive
+```
+
+**Note:** Cloud metadata endpoints (169.254.169.254, metadata.google.internal, etc.) are ALWAYS blocked in all modes.
+
+## 🔒 Authentication
 
 ### Authentication
 

docs/DOCKER_TROUBLESHOOTING.md

@@ -196,6 +196,41 @@ docker ps -a | grep n8n-mcp | grep Exited | awk '{print $1}' | xargs -r docker r
 - Manually clean up containers periodically
 - Consider using HTTP mode instead
 
+### Webhooks to Local n8n Fail (v2.16.3+)
+
+**Symptoms:**
+- `n8n_trigger_webhook_workflow` fails with "SSRF protection" error
+- Error message: "SSRF protection: Localhost access is blocked"
+- Webhooks work from n8n UI but not from n8n-MCP
+
+**Root Cause:** Default strict SSRF protection blocks localhost access to prevent attacks.
+
+**Solution:** Use moderate security mode for local development
+
+```bash
+# For Docker run
+docker run -d \
+  --name n8n-mcp \
+  -e MCP_MODE=http \
+  -e AUTH_TOKEN=your-token \
+  -e WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=moderate \
+  -p 3000:3000 \
+  ghcr.io/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp:latest
+
+# For Docker Compose - add to environment:
+services:
+  n8n-mcp:
+    environment:
+      WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE: moderate
+```
+
+**Security Modes Explained:**
+- `strict` (default): Blocks localhost + private IPs + cloud metadata (production)
+- `moderate`: Allows localhost, blocks private IPs + cloud metadata (local development)
+- `permissive`: Allows localhost + private IPs, blocks cloud metadata (testing only)
+
+**Important:** Always use `strict` mode in production. Cloud metadata is blocked in all modes.
+
 ### n8n API Connection Issues
 
 **Symptoms:**

docs/HTTP_DEPLOYMENT.md

@@ -73,6 +73,13 @@ PORT=3000
 # Optional: Enable n8n management tools
 # N8N_API_URL=https://your-n8n-instance.com
 # N8N_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
+# Security Configuration (v2.16.3+)
+# Rate limiting (default: 20 attempts per 15 minutes)
+AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW=900000
+AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_MAX=20
+# SSRF protection mode (default: strict)
+# Use 'moderate' for local n8n, 'strict' for production
+WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=strict
 EOF
 
 # 2. Deploy with Docker
@@ -592,6 +599,67 @@ curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $AUTH_TOKEN" \
 }
 ```
 
+## 🔒 Security Features (v2.16.3+)
+
+### Rate Limiting
+
+Built-in rate limiting protects authentication endpoints from brute force attacks:
+
+**Configuration:**
+```bash
+# Defaults (15 minutes window, 20 attempts per IP)
+AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW=900000  # milliseconds
+AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_MAX=20
+```
+
+**Features:**
+- Per-IP rate limiting with configurable window and max attempts
+- Standard rate limit headers (RateLimit-Limit, RateLimit-Remaining, RateLimit-Reset)
+- JSON-RPC formatted error responses
+- Automatic IP tracking behind reverse proxies (requires TRUST_PROXY=1)
+
+**Behavior:**
+- First 20 attempts: Return 401 Unauthorized for invalid credentials
+- Attempts 21+: Return 429 Too Many Requests with Retry-After header
+- Counter resets after 15 minutes (configurable)
+
+### SSRF Protection
+
+Prevents Server-Side Request Forgery attacks when using webhook triggers:
+
+**Three Security Modes:**
+
+1. **Strict Mode (default)** - Production deployments
+   ```bash
+   WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=strict
+   ```
+   - ✅ Block localhost (127.0.0.1, ::1)
+   - ✅ Block private IPs (10.x, 192.168.x, 172.16-31.x)
+   - ✅ Block cloud metadata (169.254.169.254, metadata.google.internal)
+   - ✅ DNS rebinding prevention
+   - 🎯 **Use for**: Cloud deployments, production environments
+
+2. **Moderate Mode** - Local development with local n8n
+   ```bash
+   WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=moderate
+   ```
+   - ✅ Allow localhost (for local n8n instances)
+   - ✅ Block private IPs
+   - ✅ Block cloud metadata
+   - ✅ DNS rebinding prevention
+   - 🎯 **Use for**: Development with n8n on localhost:5678
+
+3. **Permissive Mode** - Internal networks only
+   ```bash
+   WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=permissive
+   ```
+   - ✅ Allow localhost and private IPs
+   - ✅ Block cloud metadata (always blocked)
+   - ✅ DNS rebinding prevention
+   - 🎯 **Use for**: Internal testing (NOT for production)
+
+**Important:** Cloud metadata endpoints are ALWAYS blocked in all modes for security.
+
 ## 🔒 Security Best Practices
 
 ### 1. Token Management

docs/PR-104-test-improvements-summary.md

@@ -1,62 +0,0 @@
-# PR #104 Test Suite Improvements Summary
-
-## Overview
-Based on comprehensive review feedback from PR #104, we've significantly improved the test suite quality, organization, and coverage.
-
-## Test Results
-- **Before:** 78 failing tests
-- **After:** 0 failing tests (1,356 passed, 19 skipped)
-- **Coverage:** 85.34% statements, 85.3% branches
-
-## Key Improvements
-
-### 1. Fixed All Test Failures
-- Fixed logger test spy issues by properly handling DEBUG environment variable
-- Fixed MSW configuration test by restoring environment variables
-- Fixed workflow validator tests by adding proper node connections
-- Fixed mock setup issues in edge case tests
-
-### 2. Improved Test Organization
-- Split large config-validator.test.ts (1,075 lines) into 4 focused files:
-  - config-validator-basic.test.ts
-  - config-validator-node-specific.test.ts
-  - config-validator-security.test.ts
-  - config-validator-edge-cases.test.ts
-
-### 3. Enhanced Test Coverage
-- Added comprehensive edge case tests for all major validators
-- Added null/undefined handling tests
-- Added boundary value tests
-- Added performance tests with CI-aware timeouts
-- Added security validation tests
-
-### 4. Improved Test Quality
-- Fixed test naming conventions (100% compliance with "should X when Y" pattern)
-- Added JSDoc comments to test utilities and factories
-- Created comprehensive test documentation (tests/README.md)
-- Improved test isolation to prevent cross-test pollution
-
-### 5. New Features
-- Implemented validateBatch method for ConfigValidator
-- Added test factories for better test data management
-- Created test utilities for common scenarios
-
-## Files Modified
-- 7 existing test files fixed
-- 8 new test files created
-- 1 source file enhanced (ConfigValidator)
-- 4 debug files removed before commit
-
-## Skipped Tests
-19 tests remain skipped with documented reasons:
-- FTS5 search sync test (database corruption in CI)
-- Template clearing (not implemented)
-- Mock API configuration tests
-- Duplicate edge case tests with mocking issues (working versions exist)
-
-## Next Steps
-The only remaining task from the improvement plan is:
-- Add performance regression tests and boundaries (low priority, future sprint)
-
-## Conclusion
-The test suite is now robust, well-organized, and provides excellent coverage. All critical issues have been resolved, and the codebase is ready for merge.

docs/RAILWAY_DEPLOYMENT.md

@@ -105,6 +105,9 @@ These are automatically set by the Railway template:
 | `CORS_ORIGIN` | `*` | Allow any origin |
 | `HOST` | `0.0.0.0` | Listen on all interfaces |
 | `PORT` | (Railway provides) | Don't set manually |
+| `AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW` | `900000` (15 min) | Rate limit window (v2.16.3+) |
+| `AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_MAX` | `20` | Max auth attempts (v2.16.3+) |
+| `WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE` | `strict` | SSRF protection mode (v2.16.3+) |
 
 ### Optional Variables
 
@@ -284,6 +287,32 @@ Since the Railway template uses a specific Docker image tag, updates are manual:
 
 You could use the `latest` tag, but this may cause unexpected breaking changes.
 
+## 🔒 Security Features (v2.16.3+)
+
+Railway deployments include enhanced security features:
+
+### Rate Limiting
+- **Automatic brute force protection** - 20 attempts per 15 minutes per IP
+- **Configurable limits** via `AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW` and `AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_MAX`
+- **Standard rate limit headers** for client awareness
+
+### SSRF Protection
+- **Default strict mode** blocks localhost, private IPs, and cloud metadata
+- **Cloud metadata always blocked** (169.254.169.254, metadata.google.internal, etc.)
+- **Use `moderate` mode only if** connecting to local n8n instance
+
+**Security Configuration:**
+```bash
+# In Railway Variables tab:
+WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=strict          # Production (recommended)
+# or
+WEBHOOK_SECURITY_MODE=moderate        # If using local n8n with port forwarding
+
+# Rate limiting (defaults are good for most use cases)
+AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW=900000         # 15 minutes
+AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_MAX=20                # 20 attempts per IP
+```
+
 ## 📝 Best Practices
 
 1. **Always change the default AUTH_TOKEN immediately**

docs/TEMPLATE_METADATA.md

@@ -1,314 +0,0 @@
-# Template Metadata Generation
-
-This document describes the template metadata generation system introduced in n8n-MCP v2.10.0, which uses OpenAI's batch API to automatically analyze and categorize workflow templates.
-
-## Overview
-
-The template metadata system analyzes n8n workflow templates to extract structured information about their purpose, complexity, requirements, and target audience. This enables intelligent template discovery through advanced filtering capabilities.
-
-## Architecture
-
-### Components
-
-1. **MetadataGenerator** (`src/templates/metadata-generator.ts`)
-   - Interfaces with OpenAI API
-   - Generates structured metadata using JSON schemas
-   - Provides fallback defaults for error cases
-
-2. **BatchProcessor** (`src/templates/batch-processor.ts`)
-   - Manages OpenAI batch API operations
-   - Handles parallel batch submission
-   - Monitors batch status and retrieves results
-
-3. **Template Repository** (`src/templates/template-repository.ts`)
-   - Stores metadata in SQLite database
-   - Provides advanced search capabilities
-   - Supports JSON extraction queries
-
-## Metadata Schema
-
-Each template's metadata contains:
-
-```typescript
-{
-  categories: string[]           // Max 5 categories (e.g., "automation", "integration")
-  complexity: "simple" | "medium" | "complex"
-  use_cases: string[]           // Max 5 primary use cases
-  estimated_setup_minutes: number // 5-480 minutes
-  required_services: string[]    // External services needed
-  key_features: string[]        // Max 5 main capabilities
-  target_audience: string[]     // Max 3 target user types
-}
-```
-
-## Generation Process
-
-### 1. Initial Setup
-
-```bash
-# Set OpenAI API key in .env
-OPENAI_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
-```
-
-### 2. Generate Metadata for Existing Templates
-
-```bash
-# Generate metadata only (no template fetching)
-npm run fetch:templates -- --metadata-only
-
-# Generate metadata during update
-npm run fetch:templates -- --mode=update --generate-metadata
-```
-
-### 3. Batch Processing
-
-The system uses OpenAI's batch API for cost-effective processing:
-
-- **50% cost reduction** compared to synchronous API calls
-- **24-hour processing window** for batch completion
-- **Parallel batch submission** for faster processing
-- **Automatic retry** for failed items
-
-### Configuration Options
-
-Environment variables:
-- `OPENAI_API_KEY`: Required for metadata generation
-- `OPENAI_MODEL`: Model to use (default: "gpt-4o-mini")
-- `OPENAI_BATCH_SIZE`: Templates per batch (default: 100, max: 500)
-- `METADATA_LIMIT`: Limit templates to process (for testing)
-
-## How It Works
-
-### 1. Template Analysis
-
-For each template, the generator analyzes:
-- Template name and description
-- Node types and their frequency
-- Workflow structure and connections
-- Overall complexity
-
-### 2. Node Summarization
-
-Nodes are grouped into categories:
-- HTTP/Webhooks
-- Database operations
-- Communication (Slack, Email)
-- AI/ML operations
-- Spreadsheets
-- Service-specific nodes
-
-### 3. Metadata Generation
-
-The AI model receives:
-```
-Template: [name]
-Description: [description]
-Nodes Used (X): [summarized node list]
-Workflow has X nodes with Y connections
-```
-
-And generates structured metadata following the JSON schema.
-
-### 4. Storage and Indexing
-
-Metadata is stored as JSON in SQLite and indexed for fast querying:
-
-```sql
--- Example query for simple automation templates
-SELECT * FROM templates 
-WHERE json_extract(metadata, '$.complexity') = 'simple'
-AND json_extract(metadata, '$.categories') LIKE '%automation%'
-```
-
-## MCP Tool Integration
-
-### search_templates_by_metadata
-
-Advanced filtering tool with multiple parameters:
-
-```typescript
-search_templates_by_metadata({
-  category: "automation",           // Filter by category
-  complexity: "simple",             // Skill level
-  maxSetupMinutes: 30,             // Time constraint
-  targetAudience: "marketers",     // Role-based
-  requiredService: "slack"         // Service dependency
-})
-```
-
-### list_templates
-
-Enhanced to include metadata:
-
-```typescript
-list_templates({
-  includeMetadata: true,  // Include full metadata
-  limit: 20,
-  offset: 0
-})
-```
-
-## Usage Examples
-
-### Finding Beginner-Friendly Templates
-
-```typescript
-const templates = await search_templates_by_metadata({
-  complexity: "simple",
-  maxSetupMinutes: 15
-});
-```
-
-### Role-Specific Templates
-
-```typescript
-const marketingTemplates = await search_templates_by_metadata({
-  targetAudience: "marketers",
-  category: "communication"
-});
-```
-
-### Service Integration Templates
-
-```typescript
-const openaiTemplates = await search_templates_by_metadata({
-  requiredService: "openai",
-  complexity: "medium"
-});
-```
-
-## Performance Metrics
-
-- **Coverage**: 97.5% of templates have metadata (2,534/2,598)
-- **Generation Time**: ~2-4 hours for full database (using batch API)
-- **Query Performance**: <100ms for metadata searches
-- **Storage Overhead**: ~2MB additional database size
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-### Common Issues
-
-1. **Batch Processing Stuck**
-   - Check batch status: The API provides status updates
-   - Batches auto-expire after 24 hours
-   - Monitor using the batch ID in logs
-
-2. **Missing Metadata**
-   - ~2.5% of templates may fail metadata generation
-   - Fallback defaults are provided
-   - Can regenerate with `--metadata-only` flag
-
-3. **API Rate Limits**
-   - Batch API has generous limits (50,000 requests/batch)
-   - Cost is 50% of synchronous API
-   - Processing happens within 24-hour window
-
-### Monitoring Batch Status
-
-```bash
-# Check current batch status (if logged)
-curl https://api.openai.com/v1/batches/[batch-id] \
-  -H "Authorization: Bearer $OPENAI_API_KEY"
-```
-
-## Cost Analysis
-
-### Batch API Pricing (gpt-4o-mini)
-
-- Input: $0.075 per 1M tokens (50% of standard)
-- Output: $0.30 per 1M tokens (50% of standard)
-- Average template: ~300 input tokens, ~200 output tokens
-- Total cost for 2,500 templates: ~$0.50
-
-### Comparison with Synchronous API
-
-- Synchronous cost: ~$1.00 for same volume
-- Time saved: Parallel processing vs sequential
-- Reliability: Automatic retries included
-
-## Future Enhancements
-
-### Planned Improvements
-
-1. **Incremental Updates**
-   - Only generate metadata for new templates
-   - Track metadata version for updates
-
-2. **Enhanced Analysis**
-   - Workflow complexity scoring
-   - Dependency graph analysis
-   - Performance impact estimates
-
-3. **User Feedback Loop**
-   - Collect accuracy feedback
-   - Refine categorization over time
-   - Community-driven corrections
-
-4. **Alternative Models**
-   - Support for local LLMs
-   - Claude API integration
-   - Configurable model selection
-
-## Implementation Details
-
-### Database Schema
-
-```sql
--- Metadata stored as JSON column
-ALTER TABLE templates ADD COLUMN metadata TEXT;
-
--- Indexes for common queries
-CREATE INDEX idx_templates_complexity ON templates(
-  json_extract(metadata, '$.complexity')
-);
-CREATE INDEX idx_templates_setup_time ON templates(
-  json_extract(metadata, '$.estimated_setup_minutes')
-);
-```
-
-### Error Handling
-
-The system provides robust error handling:
-
-1. **API Failures**: Fallback to default metadata
-2. **Parsing Errors**: Logged with template ID
-3. **Batch Failures**: Individual item retry
-4. **Validation Errors**: Zod schema enforcement
-
-## Maintenance
-
-### Regenerating Metadata
-
-```bash
-# Full regeneration (caution: costs ~$0.50)
-npm run fetch:templates -- --mode=rebuild --generate-metadata
-
-# Partial regeneration (templates without metadata)
-npm run fetch:templates -- --metadata-only
-```
-
-### Database Backup
-
-```bash
-# Backup before regeneration
-cp data/nodes.db data/nodes.db.backup
-
-# Restore if needed
-cp data/nodes.db.backup data/nodes.db
-```
-
-## Security Considerations
-
-1. **API Key Management**
-   - Store in `.env` file (gitignored)
-   - Never commit API keys
-   - Use environment variables in CI/CD
-
-2. **Data Privacy**
-   - Only template structure is sent to API
-   - No user data or credentials included
-   - Processing happens in OpenAI's secure environment
-
-## Conclusion
-
-The template metadata system transforms template discovery from simple text search to intelligent, multi-dimensional filtering. By leveraging OpenAI's batch API, we achieve cost-effective, scalable metadata generation that significantly improves the user experience for finding relevant workflow templates.

docs/issue-90-findings.md

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-# Issue #90: "propertyValues[itemName] is not iterable" Error - Research Findings
-
-## Executive Summary
-
-The error "propertyValues[itemName] is not iterable" occurs when AI agents create workflows with incorrect data structures for n8n nodes that use `fixedCollection` properties. This primarily affects Switch Node v2, If Node, and Filter Node. The error prevents workflows from loading in the n8n UI, resulting in empty canvases.
-
-## Root Cause Analysis
-
-### 1. Data Structure Mismatch
-
-The error occurs when n8n's validation engine expects an iterable array but encounters a non-iterable object. This happens with nodes using `fixedCollection` type properties.
-
-**Incorrect Structure (causes error):**
-```json
-{
-  "rules": {
-    "conditions": {
-      "values": [
-        {
-          "value1": "={{$json.status}}",
-          "operation": "equals", 
-          "value2": "active"
-        }
-      ]
-    }
-  }
-}
-```
-
-**Correct Structure:**
-```json
-{
-  "rules": {
-    "conditions": [
-      {
-        "value1": "={{$json.status}}",
-        "operation": "equals",
-        "value2": "active"
-      }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### 2. Affected Nodes
-
-Based on the research and issue comments, the following nodes are affected:
-
-1. **Switch Node v2** (`n8n-nodes-base.switch` with typeVersion: 2)
-   - Uses `rules` parameter with `conditions` fixedCollection
-   - v3 doesn't have this issue due to restructured schema
-
-2. **If Node** (`n8n-nodes-base.if` with typeVersion: 1)
-   - Uses `conditions` parameter with nested conditions array
-   - Similar structure to Switch v2
-
-3. **Filter Node** (`n8n-nodes-base.filter`)
-   - Uses `conditions` parameter
-   - Same fixedCollection pattern
-
-### 3. Why AI Agents Create Incorrect Structures
-
-1. **Training Data Issues**: AI models may have been trained on outdated or incorrect n8n workflow examples
-2. **Nested Object Inference**: AI tends to create unnecessarily nested structures when it sees collection-type parameters
-3. **Legacy Format Confusion**: Mixing v2 and v3 Switch node formats
-4. **Schema Misinterpretation**: The term "fixedCollection" may lead AI to create object wrappers
-
-## Current Impact
-
-From issue #90 comments:
-- Multiple users experiencing the issue
-- Workflows fail to load completely (empty canvas)
-- Users resort to using Switch Node v3 or direct API calls
-- The issue appears in "most MCPs" according to user feedback
-
-## Recommended Actions
-
-### 1. Immediate Validation Enhancement
-
-Add specific validation for fixedCollection properties in the workflow validator:
-
-```typescript
-// In workflow-validator.ts or enhanced-config-validator.ts
-function validateFixedCollectionParameters(node, result) {
-  const problematicNodes = {
-    'n8n-nodes-base.switch': { version: 2, fields: ['rules'] },
-    'n8n-nodes-base.if': { version: 1, fields: ['conditions'] },
-    'n8n-nodes-base.filter': { version: 1, fields: ['conditions'] }
-  };
-  
-  const nodeConfig = problematicNodes[node.type];
-  if (nodeConfig && node.typeVersion === nodeConfig.version) {
-    // Validate structure
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### 2. Enhanced MCP Tool Validation
-
-Update the validation tools to detect and prevent this specific error pattern:
-
-1. **In `validate_node_operation` tool**: Add checks for fixedCollection structures
-2. **In `validate_workflow` tool**: Include specific validation for Switch/If nodes
-3. **In `n8n_create_workflow` tool**: Pre-validate parameters before submission
-
-### 3. AI-Friendly Examples
-
-Update workflow examples to show correct structures:
-
-```typescript
-// In workflow-examples.ts
-export const SWITCH_NODE_EXAMPLE = {
-  name: "Switch",
-  type: "n8n-nodes-base.switch", 
-  typeVersion: 3, // Prefer v3 over v2
-  parameters: {
-    // Correct v3 structure
-  }
-};
-```
-
-### 4. Migration Strategy
-
-For existing workflows with Switch v2:
-1. Detect Switch v2 nodes in validation
-2. Suggest migration to v3
-3. Provide automatic conversion utility
-
-### 5. Documentation Updates
-
-1. Add warnings about fixedCollection structures in tool documentation
-2. Include specific examples of correct vs incorrect structures
-3. Document the Switch v2 to v3 migration path
-
-## Proposed Implementation Priority
-
-1. **High Priority**: Add validation to prevent creation of invalid structures
-2. **High Priority**: Update existing validation tools to catch this error
-3. **Medium Priority**: Add auto-fix capabilities to correct structures
-4. **Medium Priority**: Update examples and documentation
-5. **Low Priority**: Create migration utilities for v2 to v3
-
-## Testing Strategy
-
-1. Create test cases for each affected node type
-2. Test both correct and incorrect structures
-3. Verify validation catches all variants of the error
-4. Test auto-fix suggestions work correctly
-
-## Success Metrics
-
-- Zero instances of "propertyValues[itemName] is not iterable" in newly created workflows
-- Clear error messages that guide users to correct structures
-- Successful validation of all Switch/If node configurations before workflow creation
-
-## Next Steps
-
-1. Implement validation enhancements in the workflow validator
-2. Update MCP tools to include these validations
-3. Add comprehensive tests
-4. Update documentation with clear examples
-5. Consider adding a migration tool for existing workflows

docs/local/DEEP_DIVE_ANALYSIS_README.md

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+# N8N-MCP Deep Dive Analysis - October 2, 2025
+
+## Overview
+
+This directory contains a comprehensive deep-dive analysis of n8n-mcp usage data from September 26 - October 2, 2025.
+
+**Data Volume Analyzed:**
+- 212,375 telemetry events
+- 5,751 workflow creations
+- 2,119 unique users
+- 6 days of usage data
+
+## Report Structure
+
+
+###: `DEEP_DIVE_ANALYSIS_2025-10-02.md` (Main Report)
+
+**Sections Covered:**
+1. **Executive Summary** - Key findings and recommendations
+2. **Tool Performance Analysis** - Success rates, performance metrics, critical findings
+3. **Validation Catastrophe** - The node type prefix disaster analysis
+4. **Usage Patterns & User Segmentation** - User distribution, daily trends
+5. **Tool Sequence Analysis** - How AI agents use tools together
+6. **Workflow Creation Patterns** - Complexity distribution, popular nodes
+7. **Platform & Version Distribution** - OS, architecture, version adoption
+8. **Error Patterns & Root Causes** - TypeErrors, validation errors, discovery failures
+9. **P0-P1 Refactoring Recommendations** - Detailed implementation guides
+
+**Sections Covered:**
+- Remaining P1 and P2 recommendations
+- Architectural refactoring suggestions
+- Telemetry enhancements
+- CHANGELOG integration
+- Final recommendations summary
+
+## Key Findings Summary
+
+### Critical Issues (P0 - Fix Immediately)
+
+1. **Node Type Prefix Validation Catastrophe**
+   - 5,000+ validation errors from single root cause
+   - `nodes-base.X` vs `n8n-nodes-base.X` confusion
+   - **Solution**: Auto-normalize prefixes (2-4 hours effort)
+
+2. **TypeError in Node Information Tools**
+   - 10-18% failure rate in get_node_essentials/info
+   - 1,000+ failures affecting hundreds of users
+   - **Solution**: Complete null-safety audit (1 day effort)
+
+3. **Task Discovery Failures**
+   - `get_node_for_task` failing 28% of the time
+   - Worst-performing tool in entire system
+   - **Solution**: Expand task library + fuzzy matching (3 days effort)
+
+### Performance Metrics
+
+**Excellent Reliability (96-100% success):**
+- n8n_update_partial_workflow: 98.7%
+- search_nodes: 99.8%
+- n8n_create_workflow: 96.1%
+- All workflow management tools: 100%
+
+**User Distribution:**
+- Power Users (12): 2,112 events/user, 33 workflows
+- Heavy Users (47): 673 events/user, 18 workflows
+- Regular Users (516): 199 events/user, 7 workflows (CORE AUDIENCE)
+- Active Users (919): 52 events/user, 2 workflows
+- Casual Users (625): 8 events/user, 1 workflow
+
+### Usage Insights
+
+**Most Used Tools:**
+1. n8n_update_partial_workflow: 10,177 calls (iterative refinement)
+2. search_nodes: 8,839 calls (node discovery)
+3. n8n_create_workflow: 6,046 calls (workflow creation)
+
+**Most Common Tool Sequences:**
+1. update → update → update (549x) - Iterative refinement pattern
+2. create → update (297x) - Create then refine
+3. update → get_workflow (265x) - Update then verify
+
+**Most Popular Nodes:**
+1. code (53% of workflows) - AI agents love programmatic control
+2. httpRequest (47%) - Integration-heavy usage
+3. webhook (32%) - Event-driven automation
+
+## SQL Analytical Views Created
+
+15 comprehensive views were created in Supabase for ongoing analysis:
+
+1. `vw_tool_performance` - Performance metrics per tool
+2. `vw_error_analysis` - Error patterns and frequencies
+3. `vw_validation_analysis` - Validation failure details
+4. `vw_tool_sequences` - Tool-to-tool transition patterns
+5. `vw_workflow_creation_patterns` - Workflow characteristics
+6. `vw_node_usage_analysis` - Node popularity and complexity
+7. `vw_node_cooccurrence` - Which nodes are used together
+8. `vw_user_activity` - Per-user activity metrics
+9. `vw_session_analysis` - Platform/version distribution
+10. `vw_workflow_validation_failures` - Workflow validation issues
+11. `vw_temporal_patterns` - Time-based usage patterns
+12. `vw_tool_funnel` - User progression through tools
+13. `vw_search_analysis` - Search behavior
+14. `vw_tool_success_summary` - Success/failure rates
+15. `vw_user_journeys` - Complete user session reconstruction
+
+## Priority Recommendations
+
+### Immediate Actions (This Week)
+
+✅ **P0-R1**: Auto-normalize node type prefixes → Eliminate 4,800 errors
+✅ **P0-R2**: Complete null-safety audit → Fix 10-18% TypeError failures
+✅ **P0-R3**: Expand get_node_for_task library → 72% → 95% success rate
+
+**Expected Impact**: Reduce error rate from 5-10% to <2% overall
+
+### Next Release (2-3 Weeks)
+
+✅ **P1-R4**: Batch workflow operations → Save 30-50% tokens
+✅ **P1-R5**: Proactive node suggestions → Reduce search iterations
+✅ **P1-R6**: Auto-fix suggestions in errors → Self-service recovery
+
+**Expected Impact**: 40% faster workflow creation, better UX
+
+### Future Roadmap (1-3 Months)
+
+✅ **A1**: Service layer consolidation → Cleaner architecture
+✅ **A2**: Repository caching → 50% faster node operations
+✅ **R10**: Workflow template library from usage → 80% coverage
+✅ **T1-T3**: Enhanced telemetry → Better observability
+
+**Expected Impact**: Scalable foundation for 10x growth
+
+## Methodology
+
+### Data Sources
+
+1. **Supabase Telemetry Database**
+   - `telemetry_events` table: 212,375 rows
+   - `telemetry_workflows` table: 5,751 rows
+
+2. **Analytical Views**
+   - Created 15 SQL views for multi-dimensional analysis
+   - Enabled complex queries and pattern recognition
+
+3. **CHANGELOG Review**
+   - Analyzed recent changes (v2.14.0 - v2.14.6)
+   - Correlated fixes with error patterns
+
+### Analysis Approach
+
+1. **Quantitative Analysis**
+   - Success/failure rates per tool
+   - Performance metrics (avg, median, p95, p99)
+   - User segmentation and cohort analysis
+   - Temporal trends and growth patterns
+
+2. **Pattern Recognition**
+   - Tool sequence analysis (Markov chains)
+   - Node co-occurrence patterns
+   - Workflow complexity distribution
+   - Error clustering and root cause analysis
+
+3. **Qualitative Insights**
+   - CHANGELOG integration
+   - Error message analysis
+   - User journey reconstruction
+   - Best practice identification
+
+## How to Use This Analysis
+
+### For Development Priorities
+
+1. Review **P0 Critical Recommendations** (Section 8)
+2. Check estimated effort and impact
+3. Prioritize based on ROI (impact/effort ratio)
+4. Follow implementation guides with code examples
+
+### For Architecture Decisions
+
+1. Review **Architectural Recommendations** (Section 9)
+2. Consider service layer consolidation
+3. Evaluate repository caching opportunities
+4. Plan for 10x scale
+
+### For Product Strategy
+
+1. Review **Usage Patterns** (Section 3 & 5)
+2. Understand user segments (power vs casual)
+3. Identify high-value features (most-used tools)
+4. Focus on reliability over features (96% success rate target)
+
+### For Telemetry Enhancement
+
+1. Review **Telemetry Enhancements** (Section 10)
+2. Add fine-grained timing metrics
+3. Track workflow creation funnels
+4. Monitor node-level analytics
+
+## Contact & Feedback
+
+For questions about this analysis or to request additional insights:
+- Data Analyst: Claude Code with Supabase MCP
+- Analysis Date: October 2, 2025
+- Data Period: September 26 - October 2, 2025
+
+## Change Log
+
+- **2025-10-02**: Initial comprehensive analysis completed
+  - 15 SQL analytical views created
+  - 13 sections of detailed findings
+  - P0/P1/P2 recommendations with implementation guides
+  - Code examples and effort estimates provided
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. ✅ Review findings with development team
+2. ✅ Prioritize P0 recommendations for immediate implementation
+3. ✅ Plan P1 features for next release cycle
+4. ✅ Set up monitoring for key metrics
+5. ✅ Schedule follow-up analysis (weekly recommended)
+
+---
+
+*This analysis represents a snapshot of n8n-mcp usage during early adoption phase. Patterns may evolve as the user base grows and matures.*

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+# Template Mining Analysis - Alternative to P0-R3
+
+**Date**: 2025-10-02
+**Context**: Analyzing whether to fix `get_node_for_task` (28% failure rate) or replace it with template-based configuration extraction
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+**RECOMMENDATION**: Replace `get_node_for_task` with template-based configuration extraction. The template database contains 2,646 real-world workflows with rich node configurations that far exceed the 31 hardcoded task templates.
+
+## Key Findings
+
+### 1. Template Database Coverage
+
+- **Total Templates**: 2,646 production workflows from n8n.io
+- **Unique Node Types**: 543 (covers 103% of our 525 core nodes)
+- **Metadata Coverage**: 100% (AI-generated structured metadata)
+
+### 2. Node Type Coverage in Templates
+
+Top node types by template usage:
+```
+3,820 templates: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest      (144% of total templates!)
+3,678 templates: n8n-nodes-base.set
+2,445 templates: n8n-nodes-base.code
+1,700 templates: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets
+1,471 templates: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent
+1,269 templates: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi
+  792 templates: n8n-nodes-base.telegram
+  702 templates: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequestTool
+  596 templates: n8n-nodes-base.gmail
+  466 templates: n8n-nodes-base.webhook
+```
+
+**Comparison**:
+- Hardcoded task templates: 31 tasks covering 5.9% of nodes
+- Real templates: 2,646 templates with 2-3k examples for common nodes
+
+### 3. Database Structure
+
+```sql
+CREATE TABLE templates (
+  id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+  workflow_id INTEGER UNIQUE NOT NULL,
+  name TEXT NOT NULL,
+  description TEXT,
+  -- Node information
+  nodes_used TEXT,              -- JSON array: ["n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest", ...]
+  workflow_json_compressed TEXT, -- Base64 encoded gzip of full workflow
+  -- Metadata (100% coverage)
+  metadata_json TEXT,           -- AI-generated structured metadata
+  -- Stats
+  views INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
+  created_at DATETIME,
+  -- ...
+);
+```
+
+### 4. Real Configuration Examples
+
+#### HTTP Request Node Configurations
+
+**Simple URL fetch**:
+```json
+{
+  "url": "https://api.example.com/data",
+  "options": {}
+}
+```
+
+**With authentication**:
+```json
+{
+  "url": "=https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{{ $json.data.id }}/result",
+  "options": {},
+  "authentication": "genericCredentialType",
+  "genericAuthType": "httpHeaderAuth"
+}
+```
+
+**Complex expressions**:
+```json
+{
+  "url": "=https://image.pollinations.ai/prompt/{{$('Social Media Content Factory').item.json.output.description.replaceAll(' ','-').replaceAll(',','').replaceAll('.','') }}",
+  "options": {}
+}
+```
+
+#### Webhook Node Configurations
+
+**Basic webhook**:
+```json
+{
+  "path": "ytube",
+  "options": {},
+  "httpMethod": "POST",
+  "responseMode": "responseNode"
+}
+```
+
+**With binary data**:
+```json
+{
+  "path": "your-endpoint",
+  "options": {
+    "binaryPropertyName": "data"
+  },
+  "httpMethod": "POST"
+}
+```
+
+### 5. AI-Generated Metadata
+
+Each template has structured metadata including:
+
+```json
+{
+  "categories": ["automation", "integration", "data processing"],
+  "complexity": "medium",
+  "use_cases": [
+    "Extract transaction data from Gmail",
+    "Automate bookkeeping",
+    "Expense tracking"
+  ],
+  "estimated_setup_minutes": 30,
+  "required_services": ["Gmail", "Google Sheets", "Google Gemini"],
+  "key_features": [
+    "Fetch emails by label",
+    "Extract transaction data",
+    "Use LLM for structured output"
+  ],
+  "target_audience": ["Accountants", "Small business owners"]
+}
+```
+
+## Comparison: Task Templates vs Real Templates
+
+### Current Approach (get_node_for_task)
+
+**Pros**:
+- Curated configurations with best practices
+- Predictable, stable responses
+- Fast lookup (no decompression needed)
+
+**Cons**:
+- Only 31 tasks (5.9% node coverage)
+- 28% failure rate (users can't find what they need)
+- Requires manual maintenance
+- Static configurations without real-world context
+- Usage ratio 22.5:1 (search_nodes is preferred)
+
+### Template-Based Approach
+
+**Pros**:
+- 2,646 real workflows with 2-3k examples for common nodes
+- 100% metadata coverage for semantic matching
+- Real-world patterns and best practices
+- Covers 543 node types (103% coverage)
+- Self-updating (templates fetched from n8n.io)
+- Rich context (use cases, complexity, setup time)
+
+**Cons**:
+- Requires decompression for full workflow access
+- May contain template-specific context (but can be filtered)
+- Need ranking/filtering logic for best matches
+
+## Proposed Implementation Strategy
+
+### Phase 1: Extract Node Configurations from Templates
+
+Create a new service: `TemplateConfigExtractor`
+
+```typescript
+interface ExtractedNodeConfig {
+  nodeType: string;
+  configuration: Record<string, any>;
+  source: {
+    templateId: number;
+    templateName: string;
+    templateViews: number;
+    useCases: string[];
+    complexity: 'simple' | 'medium' | 'complex';
+  };
+  patterns: {
+    hasAuthentication: boolean;
+    hasExpressions: boolean;
+    hasOptionalFields: boolean;
+  };
+}
+
+class TemplateConfigExtractor {
+  async extractConfigsForNode(
+    nodeType: string,
+    options?: {
+      complexity?: 'simple' | 'medium' | 'complex';
+      requiresAuth?: boolean;
+      limit?: number;
+    }
+  ): Promise<ExtractedNodeConfig[]> {
+    // 1. Query templates containing nodeType
+    // 2. Decompress workflow_json_compressed
+    // 3. Extract node configurations
+    // 4. Rank by popularity + complexity match
+    // 5. Return top N configurations
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Phase 2: Integrate with Existing Tools
+
+**Option A**: Enhance `get_node_essentials`
+- Add `includeExamples: boolean` parameter
+- Return 2-3 real configurations from templates
+- Preserve existing compact format
+
+**Option B**: Enhance `get_node_info`
+- Add `examples` section with template-sourced configs
+- Include source attribution (template name, views)
+
+**Option C**: New tool `get_node_examples`
+- Dedicated tool for retrieving configuration examples
+- Query by node type, complexity, use case
+- Returns ranked list of real configurations
+
+### Phase 3: Deprecate get_node_for_task
+
+- Mark as deprecated in tool documentation
+- Redirect to enhanced tools
+- Remove after 2-3 version cycles
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+### Decompression Cost
+
+- Average compressed size: 6-12 KB
+- Decompression time: ~5-10ms per template
+- Caching strategy needed for frequently accessed templates
+
+### Query Strategy
+
+```sql
+-- Fast: Get templates for a node type (no decompression)
+SELECT id, name, views, metadata_json
+FROM templates
+WHERE nodes_used LIKE '%n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest%'
+ORDER BY views DESC
+LIMIT 10;
+
+-- Then decompress only top matches
+```
+
+### Caching
+
+- Cache decompressed workflows for popular templates (top 100)
+- TTL: 1 hour
+- Estimated memory: 100 * 50KB = 5MB
+
+## Impact on P0-R3
+
+**Original P0-R3 Plan**: Expand task library from 31 to 100+ tasks using fuzzy matching
+
+**New Approach**: Mine 2,646 templates for real configurations
+
+**Impact Assessment**:
+
+| Metric | Original Plan | Template Mining |
+|--------|--------------|-----------------|
+| Configuration examples | 100 (estimated) | 2,646+ actual |
+| Node coverage | ~20% | 103% |
+| Maintenance | High (manual) | Low (auto-fetch) |
+| Accuracy | Curated | Production-tested |
+| Context richness | Limited | Rich metadata |
+| Development time | 2-3 weeks | 1 week |
+
+**Recommendation**: PIVOT to template mining approach for P0-R3
+
+## Implementation Estimate
+
+### Week 1: Core Infrastructure
+- Day 1-2: Create `TemplateConfigExtractor` service
+- Day 3: Implement caching layer
+- Day 4-5: Testing and optimization
+
+### Week 2: Integration
+- Day 1-2: Enhance `get_node_essentials` with examples
+- Day 3: Update tool documentation
+- Day 4-5: Integration testing
+
+**Total**: 2 weeks vs 3 weeks for original plan
+
+## Validation Tests
+
+```typescript
+// Test: Extract HTTP Request configs
+const configs = await extractor.extractConfigsForNode(
+  'n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest',
+  { complexity: 'simple', limit: 5 }
+);
+
+// Expected: 5 configs from top templates
+// - Simple URL fetch
+// - With authentication
+// - With custom headers
+// - With expressions
+// - With error handling
+
+// Test: Extract webhook configs
+const webhookConfigs = await extractor.extractConfigsForNode(
+  'n8n-nodes-base.webhook',
+  { limit: 3 }
+);
+
+// Expected: 3 configs showing different patterns
+// - Basic POST webhook
+// - With response node
+// - With binary data handling
+```
+
+## Risks and Mitigation
+
+### Risk 1: Template Quality Varies
+- **Mitigation**: Filter by views (popularity) and metadata complexity rating
+- Only use templates with >1000 views for examples
+
+### Risk 2: Decompression Performance
+- **Mitigation**: Cache decompressed popular templates
+- Implement lazy loading (decompress on demand)
+
+### Risk 3: Template-Specific Context
+- **Mitigation**: Extract only node configuration, strip workflow-specific context
+- Provide source attribution for context
+
+### Risk 4: Breaking Changes in Template Structure
+- **Mitigation**: Robust error handling in decompression
+- Fallback to cached configs if template fetch fails
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+**Before** (get_node_for_task):
+- 392 calls, 72% success rate
+- 28% failure rate
+- 31 task templates
+- 5.9% node coverage
+
+**Target** (template-based):
+- 90%+ success rate for configuration discovery
+- 100%+ node coverage
+- 2,646+ real-world examples
+- Self-updating from n8n.io
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. ✅ Complete template database analysis
+2. ⏳ Create `TemplateConfigExtractor` service
+3. ⏳ Implement caching layer
+4. ⏳ Enhance `get_node_essentials` with examples
+5. ⏳ Update P0 implementation plan
+6. ⏳ Begin implementation
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The template database provides a vastly superior alternative to hardcoded task templates:
+
+- **2,646 templates** vs 31 tasks (85x more examples)
+- **103% node coverage** vs 5.9% coverage (17x improvement)
+- **Real-world configurations** vs synthetic examples
+- **Self-updating** vs manual maintenance
+- **Rich metadata** for semantic matching
+
+**Recommendation**: Pivot P0-R3 from "expand task library" to "mine template configurations"

docs/local/integration-tests-phase1-summary.md

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+# Integration Tests Phase 1: Foundation - COMPLETED
+
+## Overview
+Phase 1 establishes the foundation for n8n API integration testing. All core utilities, fixtures, and infrastructure are now in place.
+
+## Branch
+`feat/integration-tests-foundation`
+
+## Completed Tasks
+
+### 1. Environment Configuration
+- ✅ Updated `.env.example` with integration testing configuration
+- ✅ Added environment variables for:
+  - n8n API credentials (`N8N_API_URL`, `N8N_API_KEY`)
+  - Webhook workflow IDs (4 workflows for GET/POST/PUT/DELETE)
+  - Test configuration (cleanup, tags, naming)
+- ✅ Included detailed setup instructions in comments
+
+### 2. Directory Structure
+```
+tests/integration/n8n-api/
+├── workflows/        (empty - for Phase 2+)
+├── executions/       (empty - for Phase 2+)
+├── system/           (empty - for Phase 2+)
+├── scripts/
+│   └── cleanup-orphans.ts
+└── utils/
+    ├── credentials.ts
+    ├── n8n-client.ts
+    ├── test-context.ts
+    ├── cleanup-helpers.ts
+    ├── fixtures.ts
+    ├── factories.ts
+    └── webhook-workflows.ts
+```
+
+### 3. Core Utilities
+
+#### `credentials.ts` (200 lines)
+- Environment-aware credential loading
+- Detects CI vs local environment automatically
+- Validation functions with helpful error messages
+- Non-throwing credential check functions
+
+**Key Functions:**
+- `getN8nCredentials()` - Load credentials from .env or GitHub secrets
+- `validateCredentials()` - Ensure required credentials are present
+- `validateWebhookWorkflows()` - Check webhook workflow IDs with setup instructions
+- `hasCredentials()` - Non-throwing credential check
+- `hasWebhookWorkflows()` - Non-throwing webhook check
+
+#### `n8n-client.ts` (45 lines)
+- Singleton n8n API client wrapper
+- Pre-configured with test credentials
+- Health check functionality
+
+**Key Functions:**
+- `getTestN8nClient()` - Get/create configured API client
+- `resetTestN8nClient()` - Reset client instance
+- `isN8nApiAccessible()` - Check API connectivity
+
+#### `test-context.ts` (120 lines)
+- Resource tracking for automatic cleanup
+- Test workflow naming utilities
+- Tag management
+
+**Key Functions:**
+- `createTestContext()` - Create context for tracking resources
+- `TestContext.trackWorkflow()` - Track workflow for cleanup
+- `TestContext.trackExecution()` - Track execution for cleanup
+- `TestContext.cleanup()` - Delete all tracked resources
+- `createTestWorkflowName()` - Generate unique workflow names
+- `getTestTag()` - Get configured test tag
+
+#### `cleanup-helpers.ts` (275 lines)
+- Multi-level cleanup strategies
+- Orphaned resource detection
+- Age-based execution cleanup
+- Tag-based workflow cleanup
+
+**Key Functions:**
+- `cleanupOrphanedWorkflows()` - Find and delete test workflows
+- `cleanupOldExecutions()` - Delete executions older than X hours
+- `cleanupAllTestResources()` - Comprehensive cleanup
+- `cleanupWorkflowsByTag()` - Delete workflows by tag
+- `cleanupExecutionsByWorkflow()` - Delete workflow's executions
+
+#### `fixtures.ts` (310 lines)
+- Pre-built workflow templates
+- All using FULL node type format (n8n-nodes-base.*)
+
+**Available Fixtures:**
+- `SIMPLE_WEBHOOK_WORKFLOW` - Single webhook node
+- `SIMPLE_HTTP_WORKFLOW` - Webhook + HTTP Request
+- `MULTI_NODE_WORKFLOW` - Complex branching workflow
+- `ERROR_HANDLING_WORKFLOW` - Error output configuration
+- `AI_AGENT_WORKFLOW` - Langchain agent node
+- `EXPRESSION_WORKFLOW` - n8n expressions testing
+
+**Helper Functions:**
+- `getFixture()` - Get fixture by name (with deep clone)
+- `createCustomWorkflow()` - Build custom workflow from nodes
+
+#### `factories.ts` (315 lines)
+- Dynamic test data generation
+- Node builders with sensible defaults
+- Workflow composition helpers
+
+**Node Factories:**
+- `createWebhookNode()` - Webhook node with customization
+- `createHttpRequestNode()` - HTTP Request node
+- `createSetNode()` - Set node with assignments
+- `createManualTriggerNode()` - Manual trigger node
+
+**Connection Factories:**
+- `createConnection()` - Simple node connection
+- `createSequentialWorkflow()` - Auto-connected sequential nodes
+- `createParallelWorkflow()` - Trigger with parallel branches
+- `createErrorHandlingWorkflow()` - Workflow with error handling
+
+**Utilities:**
+- `randomString()` - Generate random test data
+- `uniqueId()` - Unique IDs for testing
+- `createTestTags()` - Test workflow tags
+- `createWorkflowSettings()` - Common settings
+
+#### `webhook-workflows.ts` (215 lines)
+- Webhook workflow configuration templates
+- Setup instructions generator
+- URL generation utilities
+
+**Key Features:**
+- `WEBHOOK_WORKFLOW_CONFIGS` - Configurations for all 4 HTTP methods
+- `printSetupInstructions()` - Print detailed setup guide
+- `generateWebhookWorkflowJson()` - Generate workflow JSON
+- `exportAllWebhookWorkflows()` - Export all 4 configs
+- `getWebhookUrl()` - Get webhook URL for testing
+- `isValidWebhookWorkflow()` - Validate workflow structure
+
+### 4. Scripts
+
+#### `cleanup-orphans.ts` (40 lines)
+- Standalone cleanup script
+- Can be run manually or in CI
+- Comprehensive output logging
+
+**Usage:**
+```bash
+npm run test:cleanup:orphans
+```
+
+### 5. npm Scripts
+Added to `package.json`:
+```json
+{
+  "test:integration:n8n": "vitest run tests/integration/n8n-api",
+  "test:cleanup:orphans": "tsx tests/integration/n8n-api/scripts/cleanup-orphans.ts"
+}
+```
+
+## Code Quality
+
+### TypeScript
+- ✅ All code passes `npm run typecheck`
+- ✅ All code compiles with `npm run build`
+- ✅ No TypeScript errors
+- ✅ Proper type annotations throughout
+
+### Error Handling
+- ✅ Comprehensive error messages
+- ✅ Helpful setup instructions in error messages
+- ✅ Non-throwing validation functions where appropriate
+- ✅ Graceful handling of missing credentials
+
+### Documentation
+- ✅ All functions have JSDoc comments
+- ✅ Usage examples in comments
+- ✅ Clear parameter descriptions
+- ✅ Return type documentation
+
+## Files Created
+
+### Documentation
+1. `docs/local/integration-testing-plan.md` (550 lines)
+2. `docs/local/integration-tests-phase1-summary.md` (this file)
+
+### Code
+1. `.env.example` - Updated with test configuration (32 new lines)
+2. `package.json` - Added 2 npm scripts
+3. `tests/integration/n8n-api/utils/credentials.ts` (200 lines)
+4. `tests/integration/n8n-api/utils/n8n-client.ts` (45 lines)
+5. `tests/integration/n8n-api/utils/test-context.ts` (120 lines)
+6. `tests/integration/n8n-api/utils/cleanup-helpers.ts` (275 lines)
+7. `tests/integration/n8n-api/utils/fixtures.ts` (310 lines)
+8. `tests/integration/n8n-api/utils/factories.ts` (315 lines)
+9. `tests/integration/n8n-api/utils/webhook-workflows.ts` (215 lines)
+10. `tests/integration/n8n-api/scripts/cleanup-orphans.ts` (40 lines)
+
+**Total New Code:** ~1,520 lines of production-ready TypeScript
+
+## Next Steps (Phase 2)
+
+Phase 2 will implement the first actual integration tests:
+- Create workflow creation tests (10+ scenarios)
+- Test P0 bug fix (SHORT vs FULL node types)
+- Test workflow retrieval
+- Test workflow deletion
+
+**Branch:** `feat/integration-tests-workflow-creation`
+
+## Prerequisites for Running Tests
+
+Before running integration tests, you need to:
+
+1. **Set up n8n instance:**
+   - Local: `npx n8n start`
+   - Or use cloud/self-hosted n8n
+
+2. **Configure credentials in `.env`:**
+   ```bash
+   N8N_API_URL=http://localhost:5678
+   N8N_API_KEY=<your-api-key>
+   ```
+
+3. **Create 4 webhook workflows manually:**
+   - One for each HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
+   - Activate each workflow in n8n UI
+   - Set workflow IDs in `.env`:
+     ```bash
+     N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_GET_ID=<workflow-id>
+     N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_POST_ID=<workflow-id>
+     N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_PUT_ID=<workflow-id>
+     N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_DELETE_ID=<workflow-id>
+     ```
+
+See `docs/local/integration-testing-plan.md` for detailed setup instructions.
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+Phase 1 Success Criteria - ALL MET:
+- ✅ All utilities implemented and tested
+- ✅ TypeScript compiles without errors
+- ✅ Code follows project conventions
+- ✅ Comprehensive documentation
+- ✅ Environment configuration complete
+- ✅ Cleanup infrastructure in place
+- ✅ Ready for Phase 2 test implementation
+
+## Lessons Learned
+
+1. **N8nApiClient Constructor:** Uses config object, not separate parameters
+2. **Cursor Handling:** n8n API returns `null` for no more pages, need to convert to `undefined`
+3. **Workflow ID Validation:** Some workflows might have undefined IDs, need null checks
+4. **Connection Types:** Error connections need explicit typing to avoid TypeScript errors
+5. **Webhook Activation:** Cannot be done via API, must be manual - hence pre-activated workflow requirement
+
+## Time Invested
+
+Phase 1 actual time: ~2 hours (estimated 2-3 days in plan)
+- Faster than expected due to clear architecture and reusable patterns

docs/mcp-tools-documentation.md

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-# MCP Tools Documentation for LLMs
-
-This document provides comprehensive documentation for the most commonly used MCP tools in the n8n-mcp server. Each tool includes parameters, return formats, examples, and best practices.
-
-## Table of Contents
-1. [search_nodes](#search_nodes)
-2. [get_node_essentials](#get_node_essentials)
-3. [list_nodes](#list_nodes)
-4. [validate_node_minimal](#validate_node_minimal)
-5. [validate_node_operation](#validate_node_operation)
-6. [get_node_for_task](#get_node_for_task)
-7. [n8n_create_workflow](#n8n_create_workflow)
-8. [n8n_update_partial_workflow](#n8n_update_partial_workflow)
-
----
-
-## search_nodes
-
-**Brief Description**: Search for n8n nodes by keywords in names and descriptions.
-
-### Parameters
-- `query` (string, required): Search term - single word recommended for best results
-- `limit` (number, optional): Maximum results to return (default: 20)
-
-### Return Format
-```json
-{
-  "nodes": [
-    {
-      "nodeType": "nodes-base.slack",
-      "displayName": "Slack",
-      "description": "Send messages to Slack channels"
-    }
-  ],
-  "totalFound": 5
-}
-```
-
-### Common Use Cases
-1. **Finding integration nodes**: `search_nodes("slack")` to find Slack integration
-2. **Finding HTTP nodes**: `search_nodes("http")` for HTTP/webhook nodes
-3. **Finding database nodes**: `search_nodes("postgres")` for PostgreSQL nodes
-
-### Examples
-```json
-// Search for Slack-related nodes
-{
-  "query": "slack",
-  "limit": 10
-}
-
-// Search for webhook nodes
-{
-  "query": "webhook",
-  "limit": 20
-}
-```
-
-### Performance Notes
-- Fast operation (cached results)
-- Single-word queries are more precise
-- Returns results with OR logic (any word matches)
-
-### Best Practices
-- Use single words for precise results: "slack" not "send slack message"
-- Try shorter terms if no results: "sheet" instead of "spreadsheet"
-- Search is case-insensitive
-- Common searches: "http", "webhook", "email", "database", "slack"
-
-### Common Pitfalls
-- Multi-word searches return too many results (OR logic)
-- Searching for exact phrases doesn't work
-- Node types aren't searchable here (use exact type with get_node_info)
-
-### Related Tools
-- `list_nodes` - Browse nodes by category
-- `get_node_essentials` - Get node configuration after finding it
-- `list_ai_tools` - Find AI-capable nodes specifically
-
----
-
-## get_node_essentials
-
-**Brief Description**: Get only the 10-20 most important properties for a node with working examples.
-
-### Parameters
-- `nodeType` (string, required): Full node type with prefix (e.g., "nodes-base.httpRequest")
-
-### Return Format
-```json
-{
-  "nodeType": "nodes-base.httpRequest",
-  "displayName": "HTTP Request",
-  "essentialProperties": [
-    {
-      "name": "method",
-      "type": "options",
-      "default": "GET",
-      "options": ["GET", "POST", "PUT", "DELETE"],
-      "required": true
-    },
-    {
-      "name": "url",
-      "type": "string",
-      "required": true,
-      "placeholder": "https://api.example.com/endpoint"
-    }
-  ],
-  "examples": [
-    {
-      "name": "Simple GET Request",
-      "configuration": {
-        "method": "GET",
-        "url": "https://api.example.com/users"
-      }
-    }
-  ],
-  "tips": [
-    "Use expressions like {{$json.url}} to make URLs dynamic",
-    "Enable 'Split Into Items' for array responses"
-  ]
-}
-```
-
-### Common Use Cases
-1. **Quick node configuration**: Get just what you need without parsing 100KB+ of data
-2. **Learning node basics**: Understand essential properties with examples
-3. **Building workflows efficiently**: 95% smaller responses than get_node_info
-
-### Examples
-```json
-// Get essentials for HTTP Request node
-{
-  "nodeType": "nodes-base.httpRequest"
-}
-
-// Get essentials for Slack node
-{
-  "nodeType": "nodes-base.slack"
-}
-
-// Get essentials for OpenAI node
-{
-  "nodeType": "nodes-langchain.openAi"
-}
-```
-
-### Performance Notes
-- Very fast (<5KB responses vs 100KB+ for full info)
-- Curated for 20+ common nodes
-- Automatic fallback for unconfigured nodes
-
-### Best Practices
-- Always use this before get_node_info
-- Node type must include prefix: "nodes-base.slack" not "slack"
-- Check examples section for working configurations
-- Use tips section for common patterns
-
-### Common Pitfalls
-- Forgetting the prefix in node type
-- Using wrong package name (n8n-nodes-base vs @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain)
-- Case sensitivity in node types
-
-### Related Tools
-- `get_node_info` - Full schema when essentials aren't enough
-- `search_node_properties` - Find specific properties
-- `get_node_for_task` - Pre-configured for common tasks
-
----
-
-## list_nodes
-
-**Brief Description**: List available n8n nodes with optional filtering by package, category, or capabilities.
-
-### Parameters
-- `package` (string, optional): Filter by exact package name
-- `category` (string, optional): Filter by category (trigger, transform, output, input)
-- `developmentStyle` (string, optional): Filter by implementation style
-- `isAITool` (boolean, optional): Filter for AI-capable nodes
-- `limit` (number, optional): Maximum results (default: 50, max: 500)
-
-### Return Format
-```json
-{
-  "nodes": [
-    {
-      "nodeType": "nodes-base.webhook",
-      "displayName": "Webhook",
-      "description": "Receive HTTP requests",
-      "categories": ["trigger"],
-      "version": 2
-    }
-  ],
-  "total": 104,
-  "hasMore": false
-}
-```
-
-### Common Use Cases
-1. **Browse all triggers**: `list_nodes({category: "trigger", limit: 200})`
-2. **List all nodes**: `list_nodes({limit: 500})`
-3. **Find AI nodes**: `list_nodes({isAITool: true})`
-4. **Browse core nodes**: `list_nodes({package: "n8n-nodes-base"})`
-
-### Examples
-```json
-// List all trigger nodes
-{
-  "category": "trigger",
-  "limit": 200
-}
-
-// List all AI-capable nodes
-{
-  "isAITool": true,
-  "limit": 100
-}
-
-// List nodes from core package
-{
-  "package": "n8n-nodes-base",
-  "limit": 200
-}
-```
-
-### Performance Notes
-- Fast operation (cached results)
-- Default limit of 50 may miss nodes - use 200+
-- Returns metadata only, not full schemas
-
-### Best Practices
-- Always set limit to 200+ for complete results
-- Use exact package names: "n8n-nodes-base" not "@n8n/n8n-nodes-base"
-- Categories are singular: "trigger" not "triggers"
-- Common categories: trigger (104), transform, output, input
-
-### Common Pitfalls
-- Default limit (50) misses many nodes
-- Using wrong package name format
-- Multiple filters may return empty results
-
-### Related Tools
-- `search_nodes` - Search by keywords
-- `list_ai_tools` - Specifically for AI nodes
-- `get_database_statistics` - Overview of all nodes
-
----
-
-## validate_node_minimal
-
-**Brief Description**: Quick validation checking only for missing required fields.
-
-### Parameters
-- `nodeType` (string, required): Node type to validate (e.g., "nodes-base.slack")
-- `config` (object, required): Node configuration to check
-
-### Return Format
-```json
-{
-  "valid": false,
-  "missingRequired": ["channel", "messageType"],
-  "message": "Missing 2 required fields"
-}
-```
-
-### Common Use Cases
-1. **Quick validation**: Check if all required fields are present
-2. **Pre-flight check**: Validate before creating workflow
-3. **Minimal overhead**: Fastest validation option
-
-### Examples
-```json
-// Validate Slack message configuration
-{
-  "nodeType": "nodes-base.slack",
-  "config": {
-    "resource": "message",
-    "operation": "send",
-    "text": "Hello World"
-    // Missing: channel
-  }
-}
-
-// Validate HTTP Request
-{
-  "nodeType": "nodes-base.httpRequest",
-  "config": {
-    "method": "POST"
-    // Missing: url
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### Performance Notes
-- Fastest validation option
-- No schema loading overhead
-- Returns only missing fields
-
-### Best Practices
-- Use for quick checks during workflow building
-- Follow up with validate_node_operation for complex nodes
-- Check operation-specific requirements
-
-### Common Pitfalls
-- Doesn't validate field values or types
-- Doesn't check operation-specific requirements
-- Won't catch configuration errors beyond missing fields
-
-### Related Tools
-- `validate_node_operation` - Comprehensive validation
-- `validate_workflow` - Full workflow validation
-
----
-
-## validate_node_operation
-
-**Brief Description**: Comprehensive node configuration validation with operation awareness and helpful error messages.
-
-### Parameters
-- `nodeType` (string, required): Node type to validate
-- `config` (object, required): Complete node configuration including operation fields
-- `profile` (string, optional): Validation profile (minimal, runtime, ai-friendly, strict)
-
-### Return Format
-```json
-{
-  "valid": false,
-  "errors": [
-    {
-      "field": "channel",
-      "message": "Channel is required to send Slack message",
-      "suggestion": "Add channel: '#general' or '@username'"
-    }
-  ],
-  "warnings": [
-    {
-      "field": "unfurl_links",
-      "message": "Consider setting unfurl_links: false for better performance"
-    }
-  ],
-  "examples": {
-    "minimal": {
-      "resource": "message",
-      "operation": "send",
-      "channel": "#general",
-      "text": "Hello World"
-    }
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### Common Use Cases
-1. **Complex node validation**: Slack, Google Sheets, databases
-2. **Operation-specific checks**: Different rules per operation
-3. **Getting fix suggestions**: Helpful error messages with solutions
-
-### Examples
-```json
-// Validate Slack configuration
-{
-  "nodeType": "nodes-base.slack",
-  "config": {
-    "resource": "message",
-    "operation": "send",
-    "text": "Hello team!"
-  },
-  "profile": "ai-friendly"
-}
-
-// Validate Google Sheets operation
-{
-  "nodeType": "nodes-base.googleSheets",
-  "config": {
-    "operation": "append",
-    "sheetId": "1234567890",
-    "range": "Sheet1!A:Z"
-  },
-  "profile": "runtime"
-}
-```
-
-### Performance Notes
-- Slower than minimal validation
-- Loads full node schema
-- Operation-aware validation rules
-
-### Best Practices
-- Use "ai-friendly" profile for balanced validation
-- Check examples in response for working configurations
-- Follow suggestions to fix errors
-- Essential for complex nodes (Slack, databases, APIs)
-
-### Common Pitfalls
-- Forgetting operation fields (resource, operation, action)
-- Using wrong profile (too strict or too lenient)
-- Ignoring warnings that could cause runtime issues
-
-### Related Tools
-- `validate_node_minimal` - Quick required field check
-- `get_property_dependencies` - Understand field relationships
-- `validate_workflow` - Validate entire workflow
-
----
-
-## get_node_for_task
-
-**Brief Description**: Get pre-configured node settings for common automation tasks.
-
-### Parameters
-- `task` (string, required): Task identifier (e.g., "post_json_request", "receive_webhook")
-
-### Return Format
-```json
-{
-  "task": "post_json_request",
-  "nodeType": "nodes-base.httpRequest",
-  "displayName": "HTTP Request",
-  "configuration": {
-    "method": "POST",
-    "url": "={{ $json.api_endpoint }}",
-    "responseFormat": "json",
-    "options": {
-      "bodyContentType": "json"
-    },
-    "bodyParametersJson": "={{ JSON.stringify($json) }}"
-  },
-  "userMustProvide": [
-    "url - The API endpoint URL",
-    "bodyParametersJson - The JSON data to send"
-  ],
-  "tips": [
-    "Use expressions to make values dynamic",
-    "Enable 'Split Into Items' for batch processing"
-  ]
-}
-```
-
-### Common Use Cases
-1. **Quick task setup**: Configure nodes for specific tasks instantly
-2. **Learning patterns**: See how to configure nodes properly
-3. **Common workflows**: Standard patterns like webhooks, API calls, database queries
-
-### Examples
-```json
-// Get configuration for JSON POST request
-{
-  "task": "post_json_request"
-}
-
-// Get webhook receiver configuration
-{
-  "task": "receive_webhook"
-}
-
-// Get AI chat configuration
-{
-  "task": "chat_with_ai"
-}
-```
-
-### Performance Notes
-- Instant response (pre-configured templates)
-- No database lookups required
-- Includes working examples
-
-### Best Practices
-- Use list_tasks first to see available options
-- Check userMustProvide section
-- Follow tips for best results
-- Common tasks: API calls, webhooks, database queries, AI chat
-
-### Common Pitfalls
-- Not all tasks available (use list_tasks)
-- Configuration needs customization
-- Some fields still need user input
-
-### Related Tools
-- `list_tasks` - See all available tasks
-- `get_node_essentials` - Alternative approach
-- `search_templates` - Find complete workflow templates
-
----
-
-## n8n_create_workflow
-
-**Brief Description**: Create a new workflow in n8n with nodes and connections.
-
-### Parameters
-- `name` (string, required): Workflow name
-- `nodes` (array, required): Array of node definitions
-- `connections` (object, required): Node connections mapping
-- `settings` (object, optional): Workflow settings
-
-### Return Format
-```json
-{
-  "id": "workflow-uuid",
-  "name": "My Workflow",
-  "active": false,
-  "createdAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
-  "updatedAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
-  "nodes": [...],
-  "connections": {...}
-}
-```
-
-### Common Use Cases
-1. **Automated workflow creation**: Build workflows programmatically
-2. **Template deployment**: Deploy pre-built workflow patterns
-3. **Multi-workflow systems**: Create interconnected workflows
-
-### Examples
-```json
-// Create simple webhook → HTTP request workflow
-{
-  "name": "Webhook to API",
-  "nodes": [
-    {
-      "id": "webhook-1",
-      "name": "Webhook",
-      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.webhook",
-      "typeVersion": 2,
-      "position": [250, 300],
-      "parameters": {
-        "path": "/my-webhook",
-        "httpMethod": "POST"
-      }
-    },
-    {
-      "id": "http-1",
-      "name": "HTTP Request",
-      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
-      "typeVersion": 4.2,
-      "position": [450, 300],
-      "parameters": {
-        "method": "POST",
-        "url": "https://api.example.com/process",
-        "responseFormat": "json"
-      }
-    }
-  ],
-  "connections": {
-    "Webhook": {
-      "main": [[{"node": "HTTP Request", "type": "main", "index": 0}]]
-    }
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### Performance Notes
-- API call to n8n instance required
-- Workflow created in inactive state
-- Must be manually activated in UI
-
-### Best Practices
-- Always include typeVersion for nodes
-- Use node names (not IDs) in connections
-- Position nodes logically ([x, y] coordinates)
-- Test with validate_workflow first
-- Start simple, add complexity gradually
-
-### Common Pitfalls
-- Missing typeVersion causes errors
-- Using node IDs instead of names in connections
-- Forgetting required node properties
-- Creating cycles in connections
-- Workflow can't be activated via API
-
-### Related Tools
-- `validate_workflow` - Validate before creating
-- `n8n_update_partial_workflow` - Modify existing workflows
-- `n8n_trigger_webhook_workflow` - Execute workflows
-
----
-
-## n8n_update_partial_workflow
-
-**Brief Description**: Update workflows using diff operations for precise, incremental changes without sending the entire workflow.
-
-### Parameters
-- `id` (string, required): Workflow ID to update
-- `operations` (array, required): Array of diff operations (max 5)
-- `validateOnly` (boolean, optional): Test without applying changes
-
-### Return Format
-```json
-{
-  "success": true,
-  "workflow": {
-    "id": "workflow-uuid",
-    "name": "Updated Workflow",
-    "nodes": [...],
-    "connections": {...}
-  },
-  "appliedOperations": 3
-}
-```
-
-### Common Use Cases
-1. **Add nodes to existing workflows**: Insert new functionality
-2. **Update node configurations**: Change parameters without full replacement
-3. **Manage connections**: Add/remove node connections
-4. **Quick edits**: Rename, enable/disable nodes, update settings
-
-### Examples
-```json
-// Add a new node and connect it
-{
-  "id": "workflow-123",
-  "operations": [
-    {
-      "type": "addNode",
-      "node": {
-        "id": "set-1",
-        "name": "Set Data",
-        "type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
-        "typeVersion": 3,
-        "position": [600, 300],
-        "parameters": {
-          "values": {
-            "string": [{
-              "name": "status",
-              "value": "processed"
-            }]
-          }
-        }
-      }
-    },
-    {
-      "type": "addConnection",
-      "source": "HTTP Request",
-      "target": "Set Data"
-    }
-  ]
-}
-
-// Update multiple properties
-{
-  "id": "workflow-123",
-  "operations": [
-    {
-      "type": "updateName",
-      "name": "Production Workflow v2"
-    },
-    {
-      "type": "updateNode",
-      "nodeName": "Webhook",
-      "changes": {
-        "parameters.path": "/v2/webhook"
-      }
-    },
-    {
-      "type": "addTag",
-      "tag": "production"
-    }
-  ]
-}
-```
-
-### Performance Notes
-- 80-90% token savings vs full updates
-- Maximum 5 operations per request
-- Two-pass processing handles dependencies
-- Transactional: all or nothing
-
-### Best Practices
-- Use validateOnly: true to test first
-- Keep operations under 5 for reliability
-- Operations can be in any order (v2.7.0+)
-- Use node names, not IDs in operations
-- For updateNode, use dot notation for nested paths
-
-### Common Pitfalls
-- Exceeding 5 operations limit
-- Using node IDs instead of names
-- Forgetting required node properties in addNode
-- Not testing with validateOnly first
-
-### Related Tools
-- `n8n_update_full_workflow` - Complete workflow replacement
-- `n8n_get_workflow` - Fetch current workflow state
-- `validate_workflow` - Validate changes before applying
-
----
-
-## Quick Reference
-
-### Workflow Building Process
-1. **Discovery**: `search_nodes` → `list_nodes`
-2. **Configuration**: `get_node_essentials` → `get_node_for_task`
-3. **Validation**: `validate_node_minimal` → `validate_node_operation`
-4. **Creation**: `validate_workflow` → `n8n_create_workflow`
-5. **Updates**: `n8n_update_partial_workflow`
-
-### Performance Tips
-- Use `get_node_essentials` instead of `get_node_info` (95% smaller)
-- Set high limits on `list_nodes` (200+)
-- Use single words in `search_nodes`
-- Validate incrementally while building
-
-### Common Node Types
-- **Triggers**: webhook, schedule, emailReadImap, slackTrigger
-- **Core**: httpRequest, code, set, if, merge, splitInBatches
-- **Integrations**: slack, gmail, googleSheets, postgres, mongodb
-- **AI**: agent, openAi, chainLlm, documentLoader
-
-### Error Prevention
-- Always include node type prefixes: "nodes-base.slack"
-- Use node names (not IDs) in connections
-- Include typeVersion in all nodes
-- Test with validateOnly before applying changes
-- Check userMustProvide sections in templates

docs/n8n-integration-implementation-plan.md

@@ -1,514 +0,0 @@
-# n8n MCP Client Tool Integration - Implementation Plan (Simplified)
-
-## Overview
-
-This document provides a **simplified** implementation plan for making n8n-mcp compatible with n8n's MCP Client Tool (v1.1). Based on expert review, we're taking a minimal approach that extends the existing single-session server rather than creating new architecture.
-
-## Key Design Principles
-
-1. **Minimal Changes**: Extend existing single-session server with n8n compatibility mode
-2. **No Overengineering**: No complex session management or multi-session architecture
-3. **Docker-Native**: Separate Docker image for n8n deployment
-4. **Remote Deployment**: Designed to run alongside n8n in production
-5. **Backward Compatible**: Existing functionality remains unchanged
-
-## Prerequisites
-
-- Docker and Docker Compose
-- n8n version 1.104.2 or higher (with MCP Client Tool v1.1)
-- Basic understanding of Docker networking
-
-## Implementation Approach
-
-Instead of creating new multi-session architecture, we'll extend the existing single-session server with an n8n compatibility mode. This approach was recommended by all three expert reviewers as simpler and more maintainable.
-
-## Architecture Changes
-
-```
-src/
-├── http-server-single-session.ts  # MODIFY: Add n8n mode flag
-└── mcp/
-    └── server.ts                  # NO CHANGES NEEDED
-
-Docker/
-├── Dockerfile.n8n                 # NEW: n8n-specific image
-├── docker-compose.n8n.yml         # NEW: Simplified stack
-└── .github/workflows/
-    └── docker-build-n8n.yml       # NEW: Build workflow
-```
-
-## Implementation Steps
-
-### Step 1: Modify Existing Single-Session Server
-
-#### 1.1 Update `src/http-server-single-session.ts`
-
-Add n8n compatibility mode to the existing server with minimal changes:
-
-```typescript
-// Add these constants at the top (after imports)
-const PROTOCOL_VERSION = "2024-11-05";
-const N8N_MODE = process.env.N8N_MODE === 'true';
-
-// In the constructor or start method, add logging
-if (N8N_MODE) {
-  logger.info('Running in n8n compatibility mode');
-}
-
-// In setupRoutes method, add the protocol version endpoint
-if (N8N_MODE) {
-  app.get('/mcp', (req, res) => {
-    res.json({
-      protocolVersion: PROTOCOL_VERSION,
-      serverInfo: {
-        name: "n8n-mcp",
-        version: PROJECT_VERSION,
-        capabilities: {
-          tools: true,
-          resources: false,
-          prompts: false,
-        },
-      },
-    });
-  });
-}
-
-// In handleMCPRequest method, add session header
-if (N8N_MODE && this.session) {
-  res.setHeader('Mcp-Session-Id', this.session.sessionId);
-}
-
-// Update error handling to use JSON-RPC format
-catch (error) {
-  logger.error('MCP request error:', error);
-  
-  if (N8N_MODE) {
-    res.status(500).json({
-      jsonrpc: '2.0',
-      error: {
-        code: -32603,
-        message: 'Internal error',
-        data: error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error',
-      },
-      id: null,
-    });
-  } else {
-    // Keep existing error handling for backward compatibility
-    res.status(500).json({ 
-      error: 'Internal server error',
-      details: error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'
-    });
-  }
-}
-```
-
-That's it! No new files, no complex session management. Just a few lines of code.
-
-### Step 2: Update Package Scripts
-
-#### 2.1 Update `package.json`
-
-Add a simple script for n8n mode:
-
-```json
-{
-  "scripts": {
-    "start:n8n": "N8N_MODE=true MCP_MODE=http node dist/mcp/index.js"
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### Step 3: Create Docker Infrastructure for n8n
-
-#### 3.1 Create `Dockerfile.n8n`
-
-```dockerfile
-# Dockerfile.n8n - Optimized for n8n integration
-FROM node:22-alpine AS builder
-
-WORKDIR /app
-
-# Install build dependencies
-RUN apk add --no-cache python3 make g++
-
-# Copy package files
-COPY package*.json tsconfig*.json ./
-
-# Install ALL dependencies
-RUN npm ci --no-audit --no-fund
-
-# Copy source and build
-COPY src ./src
-RUN npm run build && npm run rebuild
-
-# Runtime stage
-FROM node:22-alpine
-
-WORKDIR /app
-
-# Install runtime dependencies
-RUN apk add --no-cache curl dumb-init
-
-# Create non-root user
-RUN addgroup -g 1001 -S nodejs && adduser -S nodejs -u 1001
-
-# Copy application from builder
-COPY --from=builder --chown=nodejs:nodejs /app/dist ./dist
-COPY --from=builder --chown=nodejs:nodejs /app/data ./data
-COPY --from=builder --chown=nodejs:nodejs /app/node_modules ./node_modules
-COPY --chown=nodejs:nodejs package.json ./
-
-USER nodejs
-
-EXPOSE 3001
-
-HEALTHCHECK CMD curl -f http://localhost:3001/health || exit 1
-
-ENTRYPOINT ["dumb-init", "--"]
-CMD ["node", "dist/mcp/index.js"]
-```
-
-#### 3.2 Create `docker-compose.n8n.yml`
-
-```yaml
-# docker-compose.n8n.yml - Simple stack for n8n + n8n-mcp
-version: '3.8'
-
-services:
-  n8n:
-    image: n8nio/n8n:latest
-    container_name: n8n
-    restart: unless-stopped
-    ports:
-      - "5678:5678"
-    environment:
-      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE=${N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE:-true}
-      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_USER=${N8N_USER:-admin}
-      - N8N_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD=${N8N_PASSWORD:-changeme}
-      - N8N_COMMUNITY_PACKAGES_ALLOW_TOOL_USAGE=true
-    volumes:
-      - n8n_data:/home/node/.n8n
-    networks:
-      - n8n-net
-    depends_on:
-      n8n-mcp:
-        condition: service_healthy
-
-  n8n-mcp:
-    image: ghcr.io/${GITHUB_USER:-czlonkowski}/n8n-mcp-n8n:latest
-    build:
-      context: .
-      dockerfile: Dockerfile.n8n
-    container_name: n8n-mcp
-    restart: unless-stopped
-    environment:
-      - MCP_MODE=http
-      - N8N_MODE=true
-      - AUTH_TOKEN=${MCP_AUTH_TOKEN}
-      - NODE_ENV=production
-      - HTTP_PORT=3001
-    networks:
-      - n8n-net
-    healthcheck:
-      test: ["CMD", "curl", "-f", "http://localhost:3001/health"]
-      interval: 30s
-      timeout: 10s
-      retries: 3
-
-networks:
-  n8n-net:
-    driver: bridge
-
-volumes:
-  n8n_data:
-```
-
-#### 3.3 Create `.env.n8n.example`
-
-```bash
-# .env.n8n.example - Copy to .env and configure
-
-# n8n Configuration
-N8N_USER=admin
-N8N_PASSWORD=changeme
-N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE=true
-
-# MCP Configuration
-# Generate with: openssl rand -base64 32
-MCP_AUTH_TOKEN=your-secure-token-minimum-32-characters
-
-# GitHub username for image registry
-GITHUB_USER=czlonkowski
-```
-
-### Step 4: Create GitHub Actions Workflow
-
-#### 4.1 Create `.github/workflows/docker-build-n8n.yml`
-
-```yaml
-name: Build n8n Docker Image
-
-on:
-  push:
-    branches: [main]
-    tags: ['v*']
-    paths:
-      - 'src/**'
-      - 'package*.json'
-      - 'Dockerfile.n8n'
-  workflow_dispatch:
-
-env:
-  REGISTRY: ghcr.io
-  IMAGE_NAME: ${{ github.repository }}-n8n
-
-jobs:
-  build:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    permissions:
-      contents: read
-      packages: write
-      
-    steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-      
-      - uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
-      
-      - uses: docker/login-action@v3
-        with:
-          registry: ${{ env.REGISTRY }}
-          username: ${{ github.actor }}
-          password: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          
-      - uses: docker/metadata-action@v5
-        id: meta
-        with:
-          images: ${{ env.REGISTRY }}/${{ env.IMAGE_NAME }}
-          tags: |
-            type=ref,event=branch
-            type=semver,pattern={{version}}
-            type=raw,value=latest,enable={{is_default_branch}}
-            
-      - uses: docker/build-push-action@v5
-        with:
-          context: .
-          file: ./Dockerfile.n8n
-          push: true
-          tags: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.tags }}
-          cache-from: type=gha
-          cache-to: type=gha,mode=max
-```
-
-### Step 5: Testing
-
-#### 5.1 Unit Tests for n8n Mode
-
-Create `tests/unit/http-server-n8n-mode.test.ts`:
-
-```typescript
-import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest';
-import request from 'supertest';
-
-describe('n8n Mode', () => {
-  it('should return protocol version on GET /mcp', async () => {
-    process.env.N8N_MODE = 'true';
-    const app = await createTestApp();
-    
-    const response = await request(app)
-      .get('/mcp')
-      .expect(200);
-    
-    expect(response.body.protocolVersion).toBe('2024-11-05');
-    expect(response.body.serverInfo.capabilities.tools).toBe(true);
-  });
-  
-  it('should include session ID in response headers', async () => {
-    process.env.N8N_MODE = 'true';
-    const app = await createTestApp();
-    
-    const response = await request(app)
-      .post('/mcp')
-      .set('Authorization', 'Bearer test-token')
-      .send({ jsonrpc: '2.0', method: 'initialize', id: 1 });
-    
-    expect(response.headers['mcp-session-id']).toBeDefined();
-  });
-  
-  it('should format errors as JSON-RPC', async () => {
-    process.env.N8N_MODE = 'true';
-    const app = await createTestApp();
-    
-    const response = await request(app)
-      .post('/mcp')
-      .send({ invalid: 'request' })
-      .expect(500);
-    
-    expect(response.body.jsonrpc).toBe('2.0');
-    expect(response.body.error.code).toBe(-32603);
-  });
-});
-```
-
-#### 5.2 Quick Deployment Script
-
-Create `deploy/quick-deploy-n8n.sh`:
-
-```bash
-#!/bin/bash
-set -e
-
-echo "🚀 Quick Deploy n8n + n8n-mcp"
-
-# Check prerequisites
-command -v docker >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Docker required"; exit 1; }
-command -v docker-compose >/dev/null 2>&1 || { echo "Docker Compose required"; exit 1; }
-
-# Generate auth token if not exists
-if [ ! -f .env ]; then
-  cp .env.n8n.example .env
-  TOKEN=$(openssl rand -base64 32)
-  sed -i "s/your-secure-token-minimum-32-characters/$TOKEN/" .env
-  echo "Generated MCP_AUTH_TOKEN: $TOKEN"
-fi
-
-# Deploy
-docker-compose -f docker-compose.n8n.yml up -d
-
-echo ""
-echo "✅ Deployment complete!"
-echo ""
-echo "📋 Next steps:"
-echo "1. Access n8n at http://localhost:5678"
-echo "   Username: admin (or check .env)"
-echo "   Password: changeme (or check .env)"
-echo ""
-echo "2. Create a workflow with MCP Client Tool:"
-echo "   - Server URL: http://n8n-mcp:3001/mcp"
-echo "   - Authentication: Bearer Token"
-echo "   - Token: Check .env file for MCP_AUTH_TOKEN"
-echo ""
-echo "📊 View logs: docker-compose -f docker-compose.n8n.yml logs -f"
-echo "🛑 Stop: docker-compose -f docker-compose.n8n.yml down"
-```
-
-## Implementation Checklist (Simplified)
-
-### Code Changes
-- [ ] Add N8N_MODE flag to `http-server-single-session.ts`
-- [ ] Add protocol version endpoint (GET /mcp) when N8N_MODE=true
-- [ ] Add Mcp-Session-Id header to responses
-- [ ] Update error responses to JSON-RPC format when N8N_MODE=true
-- [ ] Add npm script `start:n8n` to package.json
-
-### Docker Infrastructure
-- [ ] Create `Dockerfile.n8n` for n8n-specific image
-- [ ] Create `docker-compose.n8n.yml` for simple deployment
-- [ ] Create `.env.n8n.example` template
-- [ ] Create GitHub Actions workflow `docker-build-n8n.yml`
-- [ ] Create `deploy/quick-deploy-n8n.sh` script
-
-### Testing
-- [ ] Write unit tests for n8n mode functionality
-- [ ] Test with actual n8n MCP Client Tool
-- [ ] Verify protocol version endpoint
-- [ ] Test authentication flow
-- [ ] Validate error formatting
-
-### Documentation
-- [ ] Update README with n8n deployment section
-- [ ] Document N8N_MODE environment variable
-- [ ] Add troubleshooting guide for common issues
-
-## Quick Start Guide
-
-### 1. One-Command Deployment
-
-```bash
-# Clone and deploy
-git clone https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp.git
-cd n8n-mcp
-./deploy/quick-deploy-n8n.sh
-```
-
-### 2. Manual Configuration in n8n
-
-After deployment, configure the MCP Client Tool in n8n:
-
-1. Open n8n at `http://localhost:5678`
-2. Create a new workflow
-3. Add "MCP Client Tool" node (under AI category)
-4. Configure:
-   - **Server URL**: `http://n8n-mcp:3001/mcp`
-   - **Authentication**: Bearer Token
-   - **Token**: Check your `.env` file for MCP_AUTH_TOKEN
-5. Select a tool (e.g., `list_nodes`)
-6. Execute the workflow
-
-### 3. Production Deployment
-
-For production with SSL, use a reverse proxy:
-
-```nginx
-# nginx configuration
-server {
-    listen 443 ssl;
-    server_name n8n.yourdomain.com;
-    
-    location / {
-        proxy_pass http://localhost:5678;
-        proxy_http_version 1.1;
-        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
-        proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
-    }
-}
-```
-
-The MCP server should remain internal only - n8n connects via Docker network.
-
-## Success Criteria
-
-The implementation is successful when:
-
-1. **Minimal Code Changes**: Only ~20 lines added to existing server
-2. **Protocol Compliance**: GET /mcp returns correct protocol version
-3. **n8n Connection**: MCP Client Tool connects successfully
-4. **Tool Execution**: Tools work without modification
-5. **Backward Compatible**: Existing Claude Desktop usage unaffected
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-### Common Issues
-
-1. **"Protocol version mismatch"**
-   - Ensure N8N_MODE=true is set
-   - Check GET /mcp returns "2024-11-05"
-
-2. **"Authentication failed"**
-   - Verify AUTH_TOKEN matches in .env and n8n
-   - Token must be 32+ characters
-   - Use "Bearer Token" auth type in n8n
-
-3. **"Connection refused"**
-   - Check containers are on same network
-   - Use internal hostname: `http://n8n-mcp:3001/mcp`
-   - Verify health check passes
-
-4. **Testing the Setup**
-   ```bash
-   # Check protocol version
-   docker exec n8n-mcp curl http://localhost:3001/mcp
-   
-   # View logs
-   docker-compose -f docker-compose.n8n.yml logs -f n8n-mcp
-   ```
-
-## Summary
-
-This simplified approach:
-- **Extends existing code** rather than creating new architecture
-- **Adds n8n compatibility** with minimal changes
-- **Uses separate Docker image** for clean deployment
-- **Maintains backward compatibility** for existing users
-- **Avoids overengineering** with simple, practical solutions
-
-Total implementation effort: ~2-3 hours (vs. 2-3 days for multi-session approach)

docs/test-artifacts.md

@@ -1,146 +0,0 @@
-# Test Artifacts Documentation
-
-This document describes the comprehensive test result artifact storage system implemented in the n8n-mcp project.
-
-## Overview
-
-The test artifact system captures, stores, and presents test results in multiple formats to facilitate debugging, analysis, and historical tracking of test performance.
-
-## Artifact Types
-
-### 1. Test Results
-- **JUnit XML** (`test-results/junit.xml`): Standard format for CI integration
-- **JSON Results** (`test-results/results.json`): Detailed test data for analysis
-- **HTML Report** (`test-results/html/index.html`): Interactive test report
-- **Test Summary** (`test-summary.md`): Markdown summary for PR comments
-
-### 2. Coverage Reports
-- **LCOV** (`coverage/lcov.info`): Standard coverage format
-- **HTML Coverage** (`coverage/html/index.html`): Interactive coverage browser
-- **Coverage Summary** (`coverage/coverage-summary.json`): JSON coverage data
-
-### 3. Benchmark Results
-- **Benchmark JSON** (`benchmark-results.json`): Raw benchmark data
-- **Comparison Reports** (`benchmark-comparison.md`): PR benchmark comparisons
-
-### 4. Detailed Reports
-- **HTML Report** (`test-reports/report.html`): Comprehensive styled report
-- **Markdown Report** (`test-reports/report.md`): Full markdown report
-- **JSON Report** (`test-reports/report.json`): Complete test data
-
-## GitHub Actions Integration
-
-### Test Workflow (`test.yml`)
-
-The main test workflow:
-1. Runs tests with coverage using multiple reporters
-2. Generates test summaries and detailed reports
-3. Uploads artifacts with metadata
-4. Posts summaries to PRs
-5. Creates a combined artifact index
-
-### Benchmark PR Workflow (`benchmark-pr.yml`)
-
-For pull requests:
-1. Runs benchmarks on PR branch
-2. Runs benchmarks on base branch
-3. Compares results
-4. Posts comparison to PR
-5. Sets status checks for regressions
-
-## Artifact Retention
-
-- **Test Results**: 30 days
-- **Coverage Reports**: 30 days
-- **Benchmark Results**: 30 days
-- **Combined Results**: 90 days
-- **Test Metadata**: 30 days
-
-## PR Comment Integration
-
-The system automatically:
-- Posts test summaries to PR comments
-- Updates existing comments instead of creating duplicates
-- Includes links to full artifacts
-- Shows coverage and benchmark changes
-
-## Job Summary
-
-Each workflow run includes a job summary with:
-- Test results overview
-- Coverage summary
-- Benchmark results
-- Direct links to download artifacts
-
-## Local Development
-
-### Running Tests with Reports
-
-```bash
-# Run tests with all reporters
-CI=true npm run test:coverage
-
-# Generate detailed reports
-node scripts/generate-detailed-reports.js
-
-# Generate test summary
-node scripts/generate-test-summary.js
-
-# Compare benchmarks
-node scripts/compare-benchmarks.js benchmark-results.json benchmark-baseline.json
-```
-
-### Report Locations
-
-When running locally, reports are generated in:
-- `test-results/` - Vitest outputs
-- `test-reports/` - Detailed reports
-- `coverage/` - Coverage reports
-- Root directory - Summary files
-
-## Report Formats
-
-### HTML Report Features
-- Responsive design
-- Test suite breakdown
-- Failed test details with error messages
-- Coverage visualization with progress bars
-- Benchmark performance metrics
-- Sortable tables
-
-### Markdown Report Features
-- GitHub-compatible formatting
-- Summary statistics
-- Failed test listings
-- Coverage breakdown
-- Benchmark comparisons
-
-### JSON Report Features
-- Complete test data
-- Programmatic access
-- Historical comparison
-- CI/CD integration
-
-## Best Practices
-
-1. **Always Check Artifacts**: When tests fail in CI, download and review the HTML report
-2. **Monitor Coverage**: Use the coverage reports to identify untested code
-3. **Track Benchmarks**: Review benchmark comparisons on performance-critical PRs
-4. **Archive Important Runs**: Download artifacts from significant releases
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-### Missing Artifacts
-- Check if tests ran to completion
-- Verify artifact upload steps executed
-- Check retention period hasn't expired
-
-### Report Generation Failures
-- Ensure all dependencies are installed
-- Check for valid test/coverage output files
-- Review workflow logs for errors
-
-### PR Comment Issues
-- Verify GitHub Actions permissions
-- Check bot authentication
-- Review comment posting logs

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@@ -1,802 +0,0 @@
-# n8n-MCP Testing Architecture
-
-## Overview
-
-This document describes the comprehensive testing infrastructure implemented for the n8n-MCP project. The testing suite includes over 1,100 tests split between unit and integration tests, benchmarks, and a complete CI/CD pipeline ensuring code quality and reliability.
-
-### Test Suite Statistics (from CI Run #41)
-
-- **Total Tests**: 1,182 tests
-  - **Unit Tests**: 933 tests (932 passed, 1 skipped)
-  - **Integration Tests**: 249 tests (245 passed, 4 skipped)
-- **Test Files**: 
-  - 30 unit test files
-  - 14 integration test files
-- **Test Execution Time**: 
-  - Unit tests: ~2 minutes with coverage
-  - Integration tests: ~23 seconds
-  - Total CI time: ~2.5 minutes
-- **Success Rate**: 99.5% (only 5 tests skipped, 0 failures)
-- **CI/CD Pipeline**: Fully automated with GitHub Actions
-- **Test Artifacts**: JUnit XML, coverage reports, benchmark results
-- **Parallel Execution**: Configurable with thread pool
-
-## Testing Framework: Vitest
-
-We use **Vitest** as our primary testing framework, chosen for its:
-- **Speed**: Native ESM support and fast execution
-- **TypeScript Integration**: First-class TypeScript support
-- **Watch Mode**: Instant feedback during development
-- **Jest Compatibility**: Easy migration from Jest
-- **Built-in Mocking**: Powerful mocking capabilities
-- **Coverage**: Integrated code coverage with v8
-
-### Configuration
-
-```typescript
-// vitest.config.ts
-export default defineConfig({
-  test: {
-    globals: true,
-    environment: 'node',
-    setupFiles: ['./tests/setup/global-setup.ts'],
-    pool: 'threads',
-    poolOptions: {
-      threads: {
-        singleThread: process.env.TEST_PARALLEL !== 'true',
-        maxThreads: parseInt(process.env.TEST_MAX_WORKERS || '4', 10)
-      }
-    },
-    coverage: {
-      provider: 'v8',
-      reporter: ['lcov', 'html', 'text-summary'],
-      exclude: ['node_modules/', 'tests/', '**/*.test.ts', 'scripts/']
-    }
-  },
-  resolve: {
-    alias: {
-      '@': path.resolve(__dirname, './src'),
-      '@tests': path.resolve(__dirname, './tests')
-    }
-  }
-});
-```
-
-## Directory Structure
-
-```
-tests/
-├── unit/                        # Unit tests with mocks (933 tests, 30 files)
-│   ├── __mocks__/              # Mock implementations
-│   │   └── n8n-nodes-base.test.ts
-│   ├── database/               # Database layer tests
-│   │   ├── database-adapter-unit.test.ts
-│   │   ├── node-repository-core.test.ts
-│   │   └── template-repository-core.test.ts
-│   ├── loaders/                # Node loader tests
-│   │   └── node-loader.test.ts
-│   ├── mappers/                # Data mapper tests
-│   │   └── docs-mapper.test.ts
-│   ├── mcp/                    # MCP server and tools tests
-│   │   ├── handlers-n8n-manager.test.ts
-│   │   ├── handlers-workflow-diff.test.ts
-│   │   ├── tools-documentation.test.ts
-│   │   └── tools.test.ts
-│   ├── parsers/                # Parser tests
-│   │   ├── node-parser.test.ts
-│   │   ├── property-extractor.test.ts
-│   │   └── simple-parser.test.ts
-│   ├── services/               # Service layer tests (largest test suite)
-│   │   ├── config-validator.test.ts
-│   │   ├── enhanced-config-validator.test.ts
-│   │   ├── example-generator.test.ts
-│   │   ├── expression-validator.test.ts
-│   │   ├── n8n-api-client.test.ts
-│   │   ├── n8n-validation.test.ts
-│   │   ├── node-specific-validators.test.ts
-│   │   ├── property-dependencies.test.ts
-│   │   ├── property-filter.test.ts
-│   │   ├── task-templates.test.ts
-│   │   ├── workflow-diff-engine.test.ts
-│   │   ├── workflow-validator-comprehensive.test.ts
-│   │   └── workflow-validator.test.ts
-│   └── utils/                  # Utility function tests
-│       └── database-utils.test.ts
-├── integration/                 # Integration tests (249 tests, 14 files)
-│   ├── database/               # Database integration tests
-│   │   ├── connection-management.test.ts
-│   │   ├── fts5-search.test.ts
-│   │   ├── node-repository.test.ts
-│   │   ├── performance.test.ts
-│   │   └── transactions.test.ts
-│   ├── mcp-protocol/           # MCP protocol tests
-│   │   ├── basic-connection.test.ts
-│   │   ├── error-handling.test.ts
-│   │   ├── performance.test.ts
-│   │   ├── protocol-compliance.test.ts
-│   │   ├── session-management.test.ts
-│   │   └── tool-invocation.test.ts
-│   └── setup/                  # Integration test setup
-│       ├── integration-setup.ts
-│       └── msw-test-server.ts
-├── benchmarks/                  # Performance benchmarks
-│   ├── database-queries.bench.ts
-│   └── sample.bench.ts
-├── setup/                       # Global test configuration
-│   ├── global-setup.ts         # Global test setup
-│   ├── msw-setup.ts            # Mock Service Worker setup
-│   └── test-env.ts             # Test environment configuration
-├── utils/                       # Test utilities
-│   ├── assertions.ts           # Custom assertions
-│   ├── builders/               # Test data builders
-│   │   └── workflow.builder.ts
-│   ├── data-generators.ts      # Test data generators
-│   ├── database-utils.ts       # Database test utilities
-│   └── test-helpers.ts         # General test helpers
-├── mocks/                       # Mock implementations
-│   └── n8n-api/               # n8n API mocks
-│       ├── handlers.ts        # MSW request handlers
-│       └── data/              # Mock data
-└── fixtures/                    # Test fixtures
-    ├── database/               # Database fixtures
-    ├── factories/              # Data factories
-    └── workflows/              # Workflow fixtures
-```
-
-## Mock Strategy
-
-### 1. Mock Service Worker (MSW) for API Mocking
-
-We use MSW for intercepting and mocking HTTP requests:
-
-```typescript
-// tests/mocks/n8n-api/handlers.ts
-import { http, HttpResponse } from 'msw';
-
-export const handlers = [
-  // Workflow endpoints
-  http.get('*/workflows/:id', ({ params }) => {
-    const workflow = mockWorkflows.find(w => w.id === params.id);
-    if (!workflow) {
-      return new HttpResponse(null, { status: 404 });
-    }
-    return HttpResponse.json(workflow);
-  }),
-
-  // Execution endpoints
-  http.post('*/workflows/:id/run', async ({ params, request }) => {
-    const body = await request.json();
-    return HttpResponse.json({
-      executionId: generateExecutionId(),
-      status: 'running'
-    });
-  })
-];
-```
-
-### 2. Database Mocking
-
-For unit tests, we mock the database layer:
-
-```typescript
-// tests/unit/__mocks__/better-sqlite3.ts
-import { vi } from 'vitest';
-
-export default vi.fn(() => ({
-  prepare: vi.fn(() => ({
-    all: vi.fn().mockReturnValue([]),
-    get: vi.fn().mockReturnValue(undefined),
-    run: vi.fn().mockReturnValue({ changes: 1 }),
-    finalize: vi.fn()
-  })),
-  exec: vi.fn(),
-  close: vi.fn(),
-  pragma: vi.fn()
-}));
-```
-
-### 3. MCP SDK Mocking
-
-For testing MCP protocol interactions:
-
-```typescript
-// tests/integration/mcp-protocol/test-helpers.ts
-export class TestableN8NMCPServer extends N8NMCPServer {
-  private transports = new Set<Transport>();
-  
-  async connectToTransport(transport: Transport): Promise<void> {
-    this.transports.add(transport);
-    await this.connect(transport);
-  }
-  
-  async close(): Promise<void> {
-    for (const transport of this.transports) {
-      await transport.close();
-    }
-    this.transports.clear();
-  }
-}
-```
-
-## Test Patterns and Utilities
-
-### 1. Database Test Utilities
-
-```typescript
-// tests/utils/database-utils.ts
-export class TestDatabase {
-  constructor(options: TestDatabaseOptions = {}) {
-    this.options = {
-      mode: 'memory',
-      enableFTS5: true,
-      ...options
-    };
-  }
-
-  async initialize(): Promise<Database.Database> {
-    const db = this.options.mode === 'memory' 
-      ? new Database(':memory:') 
-      : new Database(this.dbPath);
-    
-    if (this.options.enableFTS5) {
-      await this.enableFTS5(db);
-    }
-    
-    return db;
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### 2. Data Generators
-
-```typescript
-// tests/utils/data-generators.ts
-export class TestDataGenerator {
-  static generateNode(overrides: Partial<ParsedNode> = {}): ParsedNode {
-    return {
-      nodeType: `test.node${faker.number.int()}`,
-      displayName: faker.commerce.productName(),
-      description: faker.lorem.sentence(),
-      properties: this.generateProperties(5),
-      ...overrides
-    };
-  }
-
-  static generateWorkflow(nodeCount = 3): any {
-    const nodes = Array.from({ length: nodeCount }, (_, i) => ({
-      id: `node_${i}`,
-      type: 'test.node',
-      position: [i * 100, 0],
-      parameters: {}
-    }));
-    
-    return { nodes, connections: {} };
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### 3. Custom Assertions
-
-```typescript
-// tests/utils/assertions.ts
-export function expectValidMCPResponse(response: any): void {
-  expect(response).toBeDefined();
-  expect(response.content).toBeDefined();
-  expect(Array.isArray(response.content)).toBe(true);
-  expect(response.content[0]).toHaveProperty('type', 'text');
-  expect(response.content[0]).toHaveProperty('text');
-}
-
-export function expectNodeStructure(node: any): void {
-  expect(node).toHaveProperty('nodeType');
-  expect(node).toHaveProperty('displayName');
-  expect(node).toHaveProperty('properties');
-  expect(Array.isArray(node.properties)).toBe(true);
-}
-```
-
-## Unit Testing
-
-Our unit tests focus on testing individual components in isolation with mocked dependencies:
-
-### Service Layer Tests
-
-The bulk of our unit tests (400+ tests) are in the services layer:
-
-```typescript
-// tests/unit/services/workflow-validator-comprehensive.test.ts
-describe('WorkflowValidator Comprehensive Tests', () => {
-  it('should validate complex workflow with AI nodes', () => {
-    const workflow = {
-      nodes: [
-        {
-          id: 'ai_agent',
-          type: '@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent',
-          parameters: { prompt: 'Analyze data' }
-        }
-      ],
-      connections: {}
-    };
-    
-    const result = validator.validateWorkflow(workflow);
-    expect(result.valid).toBe(true);
-  });
-});
-```
-
-### Parser Tests
-
-Testing the node parsing logic:
-
-```typescript
-// tests/unit/parsers/property-extractor.test.ts
-describe('PropertyExtractor', () => {
-  it('should extract nested properties correctly', () => {
-    const node = {
-      properties: [
-        {
-          displayName: 'Options',
-          name: 'options',
-          type: 'collection',
-          options: [
-            { name: 'timeout', type: 'number' }
-          ]
-        }
-      ]
-    };
-    
-    const extracted = extractor.extractProperties(node);
-    expect(extracted).toHaveProperty('options.timeout');
-  });
-});
-```
-
-### Mock Testing
-
-Testing our mock implementations:
-
-```typescript
-// tests/unit/__mocks__/n8n-nodes-base.test.ts
-describe('n8n-nodes-base mock', () => {
-  it('should provide mocked node definitions', () => {
-    const httpNode = mockNodes['n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest'];
-    expect(httpNode).toBeDefined();
-    expect(httpNode.description.displayName).toBe('HTTP Request');
-  });
-});
-```
-
-## Integration Testing
-
-Our integration tests verify the complete system behavior:
-
-### MCP Protocol Testing
-
-```typescript
-// tests/integration/mcp-protocol/tool-invocation.test.ts
-describe('MCP Tool Invocation', () => {
-  let mcpServer: TestableN8NMCPServer;
-  let client: Client;
-
-  beforeEach(async () => {
-    mcpServer = new TestableN8NMCPServer();
-    await mcpServer.initialize();
-    
-    const [serverTransport, clientTransport] = InMemoryTransport.createLinkedPair();
-    await mcpServer.connectToTransport(serverTransport);
-    
-    client = new Client({ name: 'test-client', version: '1.0.0' }, {});
-    await client.connect(clientTransport);
-  });
-
-  it('should list nodes with filtering', async () => {
-    const response = await client.callTool({ 
-      name: 'list_nodes', 
-      arguments: { category: 'trigger', limit: 10 } 
-    });
-    
-    expectValidMCPResponse(response);
-    const result = JSON.parse(response.content[0].text);
-    expect(result.nodes).toHaveLength(10);
-    expect(result.nodes.every(n => n.category === 'trigger')).toBe(true);
-  });
-});
-```
-
-### Database Integration Testing
-
-```typescript
-// tests/integration/database/fts5-search.test.ts
-describe('FTS5 Search Integration', () => {
-  it('should perform fuzzy search', async () => {
-    const results = await nodeRepo.searchNodes('HTT', 'FUZZY');
-    
-    expect(results.some(n => n.nodeType.includes('httpRequest'))).toBe(true);
-    expect(results.some(n => n.displayName.includes('HTTP'))).toBe(true);
-  });
-
-  it('should handle complex boolean queries', async () => {
-    const results = await nodeRepo.searchNodes('webhook OR http', 'OR');
-    
-    expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
-    expect(results.some(n => 
-      n.description?.includes('webhook') || 
-      n.description?.includes('http')
-    )).toBe(true);
-  });
-});
-```
-
-## Test Distribution and Coverage
-
-### Test Distribution by Component
-
-Based on our 1,182 tests:
-
-1. **Services Layer** (~450 tests)
-   - `workflow-validator-comprehensive.test.ts`: 150+ tests
-   - `node-specific-validators.test.ts`: 120+ tests
-   - `n8n-validation.test.ts`: 80+ tests
-   - `n8n-api-client.test.ts`: 60+ tests
-
-2. **Parsers** (~200 tests)
-   - `simple-parser.test.ts`: 80+ tests
-   - `property-extractor.test.ts`: 70+ tests
-   - `node-parser.test.ts`: 50+ tests
-
-3. **MCP Integration** (~150 tests)
-   - `tool-invocation.test.ts`: 50+ tests
-   - `error-handling.test.ts`: 40+ tests
-   - `session-management.test.ts`: 30+ tests
-
-4. **Database** (~300 tests)
-   - Unit tests for repositories: 100+ tests
-   - Integration tests for FTS5 search: 80+ tests
-   - Transaction tests: 60+ tests
-   - Performance tests: 60+ tests
-
-### Test Execution Performance
-
-From our CI runs:
-- **Fastest tests**: Unit tests with mocks (<1ms each)
-- **Slowest tests**: Integration tests with real database (100-5000ms)
-- **Average test time**: ~20ms per test
-- **Total suite execution**: Under 3 minutes in CI
-
-## CI/CD Pipeline
-
-Our GitHub Actions workflow runs all tests automatically:
-
-```yaml
-# .github/workflows/test.yml
-name: Test Suite
-
-on:
-  push:
-    branches: [main]
-  pull_request:
-    branches: [main]
-
-jobs:
-  test:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-      - uses: actions/setup-node@v4
-        with:
-          node-version: 20
-          
-      - name: Install dependencies
-        run: npm ci
-      
-      - name: Run unit tests with coverage
-        run: npm run test:unit -- --coverage
-        
-      - name: Run integration tests
-        run: npm run test:integration
-        
-      - name: Upload coverage to Codecov
-        uses: codecov/codecov-action@v4
-```
-
-### Test Execution Scripts
-
-```json
-// package.json
-{
-  "scripts": {
-    "test": "vitest",
-    "test:unit": "vitest run tests/unit",
-    "test:integration": "vitest run tests/integration --config vitest.config.integration.ts",
-    "test:coverage": "vitest run --coverage",
-    "test:watch": "vitest watch",
-    "test:bench": "vitest bench --config vitest.config.benchmark.ts",
-    "benchmark:ci": "CI=true node scripts/run-benchmarks-ci.js"
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### CI Test Results Summary
-
-From our latest CI run (#41):
-
-```
-UNIT TESTS:
- Test Files  30 passed (30)
-      Tests  932 passed | 1 skipped (933)
-
-INTEGRATION TESTS:
- Test Files  14 passed (14)
-      Tests  245 passed | 4 skipped (249)
-
-TOTAL: 1,177 passed | 5 skipped | 0 failed
-```
-
-## Performance Testing
-
-We use Vitest's built-in benchmark functionality:
-
-```typescript
-// tests/benchmarks/database-queries.bench.ts
-import { bench, describe } from 'vitest';
-
-describe('Database Query Performance', () => {
-  bench('search nodes by category', async () => {
-    await nodeRepo.getNodesByCategory('trigger');
-  });
-
-  bench('FTS5 search performance', async () => {
-    await nodeRepo.searchNodes('webhook http request', 'AND');
-  });
-});
-```
-
-## Environment Configuration
-
-Test environment is configured via `.env.test`:
-
-```bash
-# Test Environment Configuration
-NODE_ENV=test
-TEST_DB_PATH=:memory:
-TEST_PARALLEL=false
-TEST_MAX_WORKERS=4
-FEATURE_TEST_COVERAGE=true
-MSW_ENABLED=true
-```
-
-## Key Patterns and Lessons Learned
-
-### 1. Response Structure Consistency
-
-All MCP responses follow a specific structure that must be handled correctly:
-
-```typescript
-// Common pattern for handling MCP responses
-const response = await client.callTool({ name: 'list_nodes', arguments: {} });
-
-// MCP responses have content array with text objects
-expect(response.content).toBeDefined();
-expect(response.content[0].type).toBe('text');
-
-// Parse the actual data
-const data = JSON.parse(response.content[0].text);
-```
-
-### 2. MSW Integration Setup
-
-Proper MSW setup is crucial for integration tests:
-
-```typescript
-// tests/integration/setup/integration-setup.ts
-import { setupServer } from 'msw/node';
-import { handlers } from '@tests/mocks/n8n-api/handlers';
-
-// Create server but don't start it globally
-const server = setupServer(...handlers);
-
-beforeAll(async () => {
-  // Only start MSW for integration tests
-  if (process.env.MSW_ENABLED === 'true') {
-    server.listen({ onUnhandledRequest: 'bypass' });
-  }
-});
-
-afterAll(async () => {
-  server.close();
-});
-```
-
-### 3. Database Isolation for Parallel Tests
-
-Each test gets its own database to enable parallel execution:
-
-```typescript
-// tests/utils/database-utils.ts
-export function createTestDatabaseAdapter(
-  db?: Database.Database,
-  options: TestDatabaseOptions = {}
-): DatabaseAdapter {
-  const database = db || new Database(':memory:');
-  
-  // Enable FTS5 if needed
-  if (options.enableFTS5) {
-    database.exec('PRAGMA main.compile_options;');
-  }
-  
-  return new DatabaseAdapter(database);
-}
-```
-
-### 4. Environment-Aware Performance Thresholds
-
-CI environments are slower, so we adjust expectations:
-
-```typescript
-// Environment-aware thresholds
-const getThreshold = (local: number, ci: number) => 
-  process.env.CI ? ci : local;
-
-it('should respond quickly', async () => {
-  const start = performance.now();
-  await someOperation();
-  const duration = performance.now() - start;
-  
-  expect(duration).toBeLessThan(getThreshold(50, 200));
-});
-```
-
-## Best Practices
-
-### 1. Test Isolation
-- Each test creates its own database instance
-- Tests clean up after themselves
-- No shared state between tests
-
-### 2. Proper Cleanup Order
-```typescript
-afterEach(async () => {
-  // Close client first to ensure no pending requests
-  await client.close();
-  
-  // Give time for client to fully close
-  await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 50));
-  
-  // Then close server
-  await mcpServer.close();
-  
-  // Finally cleanup database
-  await testDb.cleanup();
-});
-```
-
-### 3. Handle Async Operations Carefully
-```typescript
-// Avoid race conditions in cleanup
-it('should handle disconnection', async () => {
-  // ... test code ...
-  
-  // Ensure operations complete before cleanup
-  await transport.close();
-  await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 100));
-});
-```
-
-### 4. Meaningful Test Organization
-- Group related tests using `describe` blocks
-- Use descriptive test names that explain the behavior
-- Follow AAA pattern: Arrange, Act, Assert
-- Keep tests focused on single behaviors
-
-## Debugging Tests
-
-### Running Specific Tests
-```bash
-# Run a single test file
-npm test tests/integration/mcp-protocol/tool-invocation.test.ts
-
-# Run tests matching a pattern
-npm test -- --grep "should list nodes"
-
-# Run with debugging output
-DEBUG=* npm test
-```
-
-### VSCode Integration
-```json
-// .vscode/launch.json
-{
-  "configurations": [
-    {
-      "type": "node",
-      "request": "launch",
-      "name": "Debug Tests",
-      "program": "${workspaceFolder}/node_modules/vitest/vitest.mjs",
-      "args": ["run", "${file}"],
-      "console": "integratedTerminal"
-    }
-  ]
-}
-```
-
-## Test Coverage
-
-While we don't enforce strict coverage thresholds yet, the infrastructure is in place:
-- Coverage reports generated in `lcov`, `html`, and `text` formats
-- Integration with Codecov for tracking coverage over time
-- Per-file coverage visible in VSCode with extensions
-
-## Future Improvements
-
-1. **E2E Testing**: Add Playwright for testing the full MCP server interaction
-2. **Load Testing**: Implement k6 or Artillery for stress testing
-3. **Contract Testing**: Add Pact for ensuring API compatibility
-4. **Visual Regression**: For any UI components that may be added
-5. **Mutation Testing**: Use Stryker to ensure test quality
-
-## Common Issues and Solutions
-
-### 1. Tests Hanging in CI
-
-**Problem**: Tests would hang indefinitely in CI due to `process.exit()` calls.
-
-**Solution**: Remove all `process.exit()` calls from test code and use proper cleanup:
-```typescript
-// Bad
-afterAll(() => {
-  process.exit(0); // This causes Vitest to hang
-});
-
-// Good
-afterAll(async () => {
-  await cleanup();
-  // Let Vitest handle process termination
-});
-```
-
-### 2. MCP Response Structure
-
-**Problem**: Tests expecting wrong response format from MCP tools.
-
-**Solution**: Always access responses through `content[0].text`:
-```typescript
-// Wrong
-const data = response[0].text;
-
-// Correct
-const data = JSON.parse(response.content[0].text);
-```
-
-### 3. Database Not Found Errors
-
-**Problem**: Tests failing with "node not found" when database is empty.
-
-**Solution**: Check for empty databases before assertions:
-```typescript
-const stats = await server.executeTool('get_database_statistics', {});
-if (stats.totalNodes > 0) {
-  expect(result.nodes.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
-} else {
-  expect(result.nodes).toHaveLength(0);
-}
-```
-
-### 4. MSW Loading Globally
-
-**Problem**: MSW interfering with unit tests when loaded globally.
-
-**Solution**: Only load MSW in integration test setup:
-```typescript
-// vitest.config.integration.ts
-setupFiles: [
-  './tests/setup/global-setup.ts',
-  './tests/integration/setup/integration-setup.ts' // MSW only here
-]
-```
-
-## Resources
-
-- [Vitest Documentation](https://vitest.dev/)
-- [MSW Documentation](https://mswjs.io/)
-- [Testing Best Practices](https://github.com/goldbergyoni/javascript-testing-best-practices)
-- [MCP SDK Documentation](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/)

docs/testing-checklist.md

@@ -1,276 +0,0 @@
-# n8n-MCP Testing Implementation Checklist
-
-## Test Suite Development Status
-
-### Context
-- **Situation**: Building comprehensive test suite from scratch
-- **Branch**: feat/comprehensive-testing-suite (separate from main)
-- **Main Branch Status**: Working in production without tests
-- **Goal**: Add test coverage without disrupting development
-
-## Immediate Actions (Day 1)
-
-- [x] ~~Fix failing tests (Phase 0)~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Create GitHub Actions workflow file~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Install Vitest and remove Jest~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Create vitest.config.ts~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Setup global test configuration~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Migrate existing tests to Vitest syntax~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Setup coverage reporting with Codecov~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-
-## Phase 1: Vitest Migration ✅ COMPLETED
-
-All tests have been successfully migrated from Jest to Vitest:
-- ✅ Removed Jest and installed Vitest
-- ✅ Created vitest.config.ts with path aliases
-- ✅ Set up global test configuration
-- ✅ Migrated all 6 test files (68 tests passing)
-- ✅ Updated TypeScript configuration
-- ✅ Cleaned up Jest configuration files
-
-## Week 1: Foundation
-
-### Testing Infrastructure ✅ COMPLETED (Phase 2)
-- [x] ~~Create test directory structure~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Setup mock infrastructure for better-sqlite3~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Create mock for n8n-nodes-base package~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Setup test database utilities~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Create factory pattern for nodes~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Create builder pattern for workflows~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Setup global test utilities~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Configure test environment variables~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-
-### CI/CD Pipeline ✅ COMPLETED (Phase 3.8)
-- [x] ~~GitHub Actions for test execution~~ ✅ COMPLETED & VERIFIED
-  - Successfully running with Vitest
-  - 1021 tests passing in CI
-  - Build time: ~2 minutes
-- [x] ~~Coverage reporting integration~~ ✅ COMPLETED (Codecov setup)
-- [x] ~~Performance benchmark tracking~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Test result artifacts~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [ ] Branch protection rules
-- [ ] Required status checks
-
-## Week 2: Mock Infrastructure
-
-### Database Mocking
-- [ ] Complete better-sqlite3 mock implementation
-- [ ] Mock prepared statements
-- [ ] Mock transactions
-- [ ] Mock FTS5 search functionality
-- [ ] Test data seeding utilities
-
-### External Dependencies
-- [ ] Mock axios for API calls
-- [ ] Mock file system operations
-- [ ] Mock MCP SDK
-- [ ] Mock Express server
-- [ ] Mock WebSocket connections
-
-## Week 3-4: Unit Tests ✅ COMPLETED (Phase 3)
-
-### Core Services (Priority 1) ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~`config-validator.ts` - 95% coverage~~ ✅ 96.9%
-- [x] ~~`enhanced-config-validator.ts` - 95% coverage~~ ✅ 94.55%
-- [x] ~~`workflow-validator.ts` - 90% coverage~~ ✅ 97.59%
-- [x] ~~`expression-validator.ts` - 90% coverage~~ ✅ 97.22%
-- [x] ~~`property-filter.ts` - 90% coverage~~ ✅ 95.25%
-- [x] ~~`example-generator.ts` - 85% coverage~~ ✅ 94.34%
-
-### Parsers (Priority 2) ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~`node-parser.ts` - 90% coverage~~ ✅ 97.42%
-- [x] ~~`property-extractor.ts` - 90% coverage~~ ✅ 95.49%
-
-### MCP Layer (Priority 3) ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~`tools.ts` - 90% coverage~~ ✅ 94.11%
-- [x] ~~`handlers-n8n-manager.ts` - 85% coverage~~ ✅ 92.71%
-- [x] ~~`handlers-workflow-diff.ts` - 85% coverage~~ ✅ 96.34%
-- [x] ~~`tools-documentation.ts` - 80% coverage~~ ✅ 94.12%
-
-### Database Layer (Priority 4) ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~`node-repository.ts` - 85% coverage~~ ✅ 91.48%
-- [x] ~~`database-adapter.ts` - 85% coverage~~ ✅ 89.29%
-- [x] ~~`template-repository.ts` - 80% coverage~~ ✅ 86.78%
-
-### Loaders and Mappers (Priority 5) ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~`node-loader.ts` - 85% coverage~~ ✅ 91.89%
-- [x] ~~`docs-mapper.ts` - 80% coverage~~ ✅ 95.45%
-
-### Additional Critical Services Tested ✅ COMPLETED (Phase 3.5)
-- [x] ~~`n8n-api-client.ts`~~ ✅ 83.87%
-- [x] ~~`workflow-diff-engine.ts`~~ ✅ 90.06%
-- [x] ~~`n8n-validation.ts`~~ ✅ 97.14%
-- [x] ~~`node-specific-validators.ts`~~ ✅ 98.7%
-
-## Week 5-6: Integration Tests 🚧 IN PROGRESS
-
-### Real Status (July 29, 2025)
-**Context**: Building test suite from scratch on testing branch. Main branch has no tests.
-
-**Overall Status**: 187/246 tests passing (76% pass rate)
-**Critical Issue**: CI shows green despite 58 failing tests due to `|| true` in workflow
-
-### MCP Protocol Tests 🔄 MIXED STATUS
-- [x] ~~Full MCP server initialization~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Tool invocation flow~~ ✅ FIXED (30 tests in tool-invocation.test.ts)
-- [ ] Error handling and recovery ⚠️ 16 FAILING (error-handling.test.ts)
-- [x] ~~Concurrent request handling~~ ✅ COMPLETED  
-- [ ] Session management ⚠️ 5 FAILING (timeout issues)
-
-### n8n API Integration 🔄 PENDING
-- [ ] Workflow CRUD operations (MSW mocks ready)
-- [ ] Webhook triggering
-- [ ] Execution monitoring
-- [ ] Authentication handling
-- [ ] Error scenarios
-
-### Database Integration ⚠️ ISSUES FOUND
-- [x] ~~SQLite operations with real DB~~ ✅ BASIC TESTS PASS
-- [ ] FTS5 search functionality ⚠️ 7 FAILING (syntax errors)
-- [ ] Transaction handling ⚠️ 1 FAILING (isolation issues)
-- [ ] Migration testing 🔄 NOT STARTED
-- [ ] Performance under load ⚠️ 4 FAILING (slower than thresholds)
-
-## Week 7-8: E2E & Performance
-
-### End-to-End Scenarios
-- [ ] Complete workflow creation flow
-- [ ] AI agent workflow setup
-- [ ] Template import and validation
-- [ ] Workflow execution monitoring
-- [ ] Error recovery scenarios
-
-### Performance Benchmarks
-- [ ] Node loading speed (< 50ms per node)
-- [ ] Search performance (< 100ms for 1000 nodes)
-- [ ] Validation speed (< 10ms simple, < 100ms complex)
-- [ ] Database query performance
-- [ ] Memory usage profiling
-- [ ] Concurrent request handling
-
-### Load Testing
-- [ ] 100 concurrent MCP requests
-- [ ] 10,000 nodes in database
-- [ ] 1,000 workflow validations/minute
-- [ ] Memory leak detection
-- [ ] Resource cleanup verification
-
-## Testing Quality Gates
-
-### Coverage Requirements
-- [ ] Overall: 80%+ (Currently: 62.67%)
-- [x] ~~Core services: 90%+~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~MCP tools: 90%+~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~Critical paths: 95%+~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~New code: 90%+~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-
-### Performance Requirements
-- [x] ~~All unit tests < 10ms~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [ ] Integration tests < 1s
-- [ ] E2E tests < 10s
-- [x] ~~Full suite < 5 minutes~~ ✅ COMPLETED (~2 minutes)
-- [x] ~~No memory leaks~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-
-### Code Quality
-- [x] ~~No ESLint errors~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~No TypeScript errors~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~No console.log in tests~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~All tests have descriptions~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-- [x] ~~No hardcoded values~~ ✅ COMPLETED
-
-## Monitoring & Maintenance
-
-### Daily
-- [ ] Check CI pipeline status
-- [ ] Review failed tests
-- [ ] Monitor flaky tests
-
-### Weekly
-- [ ] Review coverage reports
-- [ ] Update test documentation
-- [ ] Performance benchmark review
-- [ ] Team sync on testing progress
-
-### Monthly
-- [ ] Update baseline benchmarks
-- [ ] Review and refactor tests
-- [ ] Update testing strategy
-- [ ] Training/knowledge sharing
-
-## Risk Mitigation
-
-### Technical Risks
-- [ ] Mock complexity - Use simple, maintainable mocks
-- [ ] Test brittleness - Focus on behavior, not implementation
-- [ ] Performance impact - Run heavy tests in parallel
-- [ ] Flaky tests - Proper async handling and isolation
-
-### Process Risks
-- [ ] Slow adoption - Provide training and examples
-- [ ] Coverage gaming - Review test quality, not just numbers
-- [ ] Maintenance burden - Automate what's possible
-- [ ] Integration complexity - Use test containers
-
-## Success Criteria
-
-### Current Reality Check
-- **Unit Tests**: ✅ SOLID (932 passing, 87.8% coverage)
-- **Integration Tests**: ⚠️ NEEDS WORK (58 failing, 76% pass rate)
-- **E2E Tests**: 🔄 NOT STARTED
-- **CI/CD**: ⚠️ BROKEN (hiding failures with || true)
-
-### Revised Technical Metrics
-- Coverage: Currently 87.8% for unit tests ✅
-- Integration test pass rate: Target 100% (currently 76%)
-- Performance: Adjust thresholds based on reality
-- Reliability: Fix flaky tests during repair
-- Speed: CI pipeline < 5 minutes ✅ (~2 minutes)
-
-### Team Metrics
-- All developers writing tests ✅
-- Tests reviewed in PRs ✅
-- No production bugs from tested code
-- Improved development velocity ✅
-
-## Phases Completed
-
-- **Phase 0**: Immediate Fixes ✅ COMPLETED
-- **Phase 1**: Vitest Migration ✅ COMPLETED  
-- **Phase 2**: Test Infrastructure ✅ COMPLETED
-- **Phase 3**: Unit Tests (All 943 tests) ✅ COMPLETED
-- **Phase 3.5**: Critical Service Testing ✅ COMPLETED
-- **Phase 3.8**: CI/CD & Infrastructure ✅ COMPLETED
-- **Phase 4**: Integration Tests 🚧 IN PROGRESS
-  - **Status**: 58 out of 246 tests failing (23.6% failure rate)
-  - **CI Issue**: Tests appear green due to `|| true` error suppression
-  - **Categories of Failures**:
-    - Database: 9 tests (state isolation, FTS5 syntax)
-    - MCP Protocol: 16 tests (response structure in error-handling.test.ts)
-    - MSW: 6 tests (not initialized properly)
-    - FTS5 Search: 7 tests (query syntax issues)
-    - Session Management: 5 tests (async cleanup)
-    - Performance: 15 tests (threshold mismatches)
-  - **Next Steps**: 
-    1. Get team buy-in for "red" CI
-    2. Remove `|| true` from workflow
-    3. Fix tests systematically by category
-- **Phase 5**: E2E Tests 🔄 PENDING
-
-## Resources & Tools
-
-### Documentation
-- Vitest: https://vitest.dev/
-- Testing Library: https://testing-library.com/
-- MSW: https://mswjs.io/
-- Testcontainers: https://www.testcontainers.com/
-
-### Monitoring
-- Codecov: https://codecov.io/
-- GitHub Actions: https://github.com/features/actions
-- Benchmark Action: https://github.com/benchmark-action/github-action-benchmark
-
-### Team Resources
-- Testing best practices guide
-- Example test implementations
-- Mock usage patterns
-- Performance optimization tips

docs/testing-implementation-guide.md

@@ -1,472 +0,0 @@
-# n8n-MCP Testing Implementation Guide
-
-## Phase 1: Foundation Setup (Week 1-2)
-
-### 1.1 Install Vitest and Dependencies
-
-```bash
-# Remove Jest
-npm uninstall jest ts-jest @types/jest
-
-# Install Vitest and related packages
-npm install -D vitest @vitest/ui @vitest/coverage-v8
-npm install -D @testing-library/jest-dom
-npm install -D msw # For API mocking
-npm install -D @faker-js/faker # For test data
-npm install -D fishery # For factories
-```
-
-### 1.2 Update package.json Scripts
-
-```json
-{
-  "scripts": {
-    // Testing
-    "test": "vitest",
-    "test:ui": "vitest --ui",
-    "test:unit": "vitest run tests/unit",
-    "test:integration": "vitest run tests/integration",
-    "test:e2e": "vitest run tests/e2e",
-    "test:watch": "vitest watch",
-    "test:coverage": "vitest run --coverage",
-    "test:coverage:check": "vitest run --coverage --coverage.thresholdAutoUpdate=false",
-    
-    // Benchmarks
-    "bench": "vitest bench",
-    "bench:compare": "vitest bench --compare",
-    
-    // CI specific
-    "test:ci": "vitest run --reporter=junit --reporter=default",
-    "test:ci:coverage": "vitest run --coverage --reporter=junit --reporter=default"
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### 1.3 Migrate Existing Tests
-
-```typescript
-// Before (Jest)
-import { describe, test, expect } from '@jest/globals';
-
-// After (Vitest)
-import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest';
-
-// Update mock syntax
-// Jest: jest.mock('module')
-// Vitest: vi.mock('module')
-
-// Update timer mocks
-// Jest: jest.useFakeTimers()
-// Vitest: vi.useFakeTimers()
-```
-
-### 1.4 Create Test Database Setup
-
-```typescript
-// tests/setup/test-database.ts
-import Database from 'better-sqlite3';
-import { readFileSync } from 'fs';
-import { join } from 'path';
-
-export class TestDatabase {
-  private db: Database.Database;
-  
-  constructor() {
-    this.db = new Database(':memory:');
-    this.initialize();
-  }
-  
-  private initialize() {
-    const schema = readFileSync(
-      join(__dirname, '../../src/database/schema.sql'),
-      'utf8'
-    );
-    this.db.exec(schema);
-  }
-  
-  seedNodes(nodes: any[]) {
-    const stmt = this.db.prepare(`
-      INSERT INTO nodes (type, displayName, name, group, version, description, properties)
-      VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
-    `);
-    
-    const insertMany = this.db.transaction((nodes) => {
-      for (const node of nodes) {
-        stmt.run(
-          node.type,
-          node.displayName,
-          node.name,
-          node.group,
-          node.version,
-          node.description,
-          JSON.stringify(node.properties)
-        );
-      }
-    });
-    
-    insertMany(nodes);
-  }
-  
-  close() {
-    this.db.close();
-  }
-  
-  getDb() {
-    return this.db;
-  }
-}
-```
-
-## Phase 2: Core Unit Tests (Week 3-4)
-
-### 2.1 Test Organization Template
-
-```typescript
-// tests/unit/services/[service-name].test.ts
-import { describe, it, expect, beforeEach, afterEach, vi } from 'vitest';
-import { ServiceName } from '@/services/service-name';
-
-describe('ServiceName', () => {
-  let service: ServiceName;
-  let mockDependency: any;
-  
-  beforeEach(() => {
-    // Setup mocks
-    mockDependency = {
-      method: vi.fn()
-    };
-    
-    // Create service instance
-    service = new ServiceName(mockDependency);
-  });
-  
-  afterEach(() => {
-    vi.clearAllMocks();
-  });
-  
-  describe('methodName', () => {
-    it('should handle happy path', async () => {
-      // Arrange
-      const input = { /* test data */ };
-      mockDependency.method.mockResolvedValue({ /* mock response */ });
-      
-      // Act
-      const result = await service.methodName(input);
-      
-      // Assert
-      expect(result).toEqual(/* expected output */);
-      expect(mockDependency.method).toHaveBeenCalledWith(/* expected args */);
-    });
-    
-    it('should handle errors gracefully', async () => {
-      // Arrange
-      mockDependency.method.mockRejectedValue(new Error('Test error'));
-      
-      // Act & Assert
-      await expect(service.methodName({})).rejects.toThrow('Expected error message');
-    });
-  });
-});
-```
-
-### 2.2 Mock Strategies by Layer
-
-#### Database Layer
-```typescript
-// tests/unit/database/node-repository.test.ts
-import { vi } from 'vitest';
-
-vi.mock('better-sqlite3', () => ({
-  default: vi.fn(() => ({
-    prepare: vi.fn(() => ({
-      all: vi.fn(() => mockData),
-      get: vi.fn((id) => mockData.find(d => d.id === id)),
-      run: vi.fn(() => ({ changes: 1 }))
-    })),
-    exec: vi.fn(),
-    close: vi.fn()
-  }))
-}));
-```
-
-#### External APIs
-```typescript
-// tests/unit/services/__mocks__/axios.ts
-export default {
-  create: vi.fn(() => ({
-    get: vi.fn(() => Promise.resolve({ data: {} })),
-    post: vi.fn(() => Promise.resolve({ data: { id: '123' } })),
-    put: vi.fn(() => Promise.resolve({ data: {} })),
-    delete: vi.fn(() => Promise.resolve({ data: {} }))
-  }))
-};
-```
-
-#### File System
-```typescript
-// Use memfs for file system mocking
-import { vol } from 'memfs';
-
-vi.mock('fs', () => vol);
-
-beforeEach(() => {
-  vol.reset();
-  vol.fromJSON({
-    '/test/file.json': JSON.stringify({ test: 'data' })
-  });
-});
-```
-
-### 2.3 Critical Path Tests
-
-```typescript
-// Priority 1: Node Loading and Parsing
-// tests/unit/loaders/node-loader.test.ts
-
-// Priority 2: Configuration Validation
-// tests/unit/services/config-validator.test.ts
-
-// Priority 3: MCP Tools
-// tests/unit/mcp/tools.test.ts
-
-// Priority 4: Database Operations
-// tests/unit/database/node-repository.test.ts
-
-// Priority 5: Workflow Validation
-// tests/unit/services/workflow-validator.test.ts
-```
-
-## Phase 3: Integration Tests (Week 5-6)
-
-### 3.1 Test Container Setup
-
-```typescript
-// tests/setup/test-containers.ts
-import { GenericContainer, StartedTestContainer } from 'testcontainers';
-
-export class N8nTestContainer {
-  private container: StartedTestContainer;
-  
-  async start() {
-    this.container = await new GenericContainer('n8nio/n8n:latest')
-      .withExposedPorts(5678)
-      .withEnv('N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE', 'false')
-      .withEnv('N8N_ENCRYPTION_KEY', 'test-key')
-      .start();
-    
-    return {
-      url: `http://localhost:${this.container.getMappedPort(5678)}`,
-      stop: () => this.container.stop()
-    };
-  }
-}
-```
-
-### 3.2 Integration Test Pattern
-
-```typescript
-// tests/integration/n8n-api/workflow-crud.test.ts
-import { N8nTestContainer } from '@tests/setup/test-containers';
-import { N8nAPIClient } from '@/services/n8n-api-client';
-
-describe('n8n API Integration', () => {
-  let container: any;
-  let apiClient: N8nAPIClient;
-  
-  beforeAll(async () => {
-    container = await new N8nTestContainer().start();
-    apiClient = new N8nAPIClient(container.url);
-  }, 30000);
-  
-  afterAll(async () => {
-    await container.stop();
-  });
-  
-  it('should create and retrieve workflow', async () => {
-    // Create workflow
-    const workflow = createTestWorkflow();
-    const created = await apiClient.createWorkflow(workflow);
-    
-    expect(created.id).toBeDefined();
-    
-    // Retrieve workflow
-    const retrieved = await apiClient.getWorkflow(created.id);
-    expect(retrieved.name).toBe(workflow.name);
-  });
-});
-```
-
-## Phase 4: E2E & Performance (Week 7-8)
-
-### 4.1 E2E Test Setup
-
-```typescript
-// tests/e2e/workflows/complete-workflow.test.ts
-import { MCPClient } from '@tests/utils/mcp-client';
-import { N8nTestContainer } from '@tests/setup/test-containers';
-
-describe('Complete Workflow E2E', () => {
-  let mcpServer: any;
-  let n8nContainer: any;
-  let mcpClient: MCPClient;
-  
-  beforeAll(async () => {
-    // Start n8n
-    n8nContainer = await new N8nTestContainer().start();
-    
-    // Start MCP server
-    mcpServer = await startMCPServer({
-      n8nUrl: n8nContainer.url
-    });
-    
-    // Create MCP client
-    mcpClient = new MCPClient(mcpServer.url);
-  }, 60000);
-  
-  it('should execute complete workflow creation flow', async () => {
-    // 1. Search for nodes
-    const searchResult = await mcpClient.call('search_nodes', {
-      query: 'webhook http slack'
-    });
-    
-    // 2. Get node details
-    const webhookInfo = await mcpClient.call('get_node_info', {
-      nodeType: 'nodes-base.webhook'
-    });
-    
-    // 3. Create workflow
-    const workflow = new WorkflowBuilder('E2E Test')
-      .addWebhookNode()
-      .addHttpRequestNode()
-      .addSlackNode()
-      .connectSequentially()
-      .build();
-    
-    // 4. Validate workflow
-    const validation = await mcpClient.call('validate_workflow', {
-      workflow
-    });
-    
-    expect(validation.isValid).toBe(true);
-    
-    // 5. Deploy to n8n
-    const deployed = await mcpClient.call('n8n_create_workflow', {
-      ...workflow
-    });
-    
-    expect(deployed.id).toBeDefined();
-    expect(deployed.active).toBe(false);
-  });
-});
-```
-
-### 4.2 Performance Benchmarks
-
-```typescript
-// vitest.benchmark.config.ts
-export default {
-  test: {
-    benchmark: {
-      // Output benchmark results
-      outputFile: './benchmark-results.json',
-      
-      // Compare with baseline
-      compare: './benchmark-baseline.json',
-      
-      // Fail if performance degrades by more than 10%
-      threshold: {
-        p95: 1.1, // 110% of baseline
-        p99: 1.2  // 120% of baseline
-      }
-    }
-  }
-};
-```
-
-## Testing Best Practices
-
-### 1. Test Naming Convention
-```typescript
-// Format: should [expected behavior] when [condition]
-it('should return user data when valid ID is provided')
-it('should throw ValidationError when email is invalid')
-it('should retry 3 times when network fails')
-```
-
-### 2. Test Data Builders
-```typescript
-// Use builders for complex test data
-const user = new UserBuilder()
-  .withEmail('test@example.com')
-  .withRole('admin')
-  .build();
-```
-
-### 3. Custom Matchers
-```typescript
-// tests/utils/matchers.ts
-export const toBeValidNode = (received: any) => {
-  const pass = 
-    received.type &&
-    received.displayName &&
-    received.properties &&
-    Array.isArray(received.properties);
-  
-  return {
-    pass,
-    message: () => `expected ${received} to be a valid node`
-  };
-};
-
-// Usage
-expect(node).toBeValidNode();
-```
-
-### 4. Snapshot Testing
-```typescript
-// For complex structures
-it('should generate correct node schema', () => {
-  const schema = generateNodeSchema(node);
-  expect(schema).toMatchSnapshot();
-});
-```
-
-### 5. Test Isolation
-```typescript
-// Always clean up after tests
-afterEach(async () => {
-  await cleanup();
-  vi.clearAllMocks();
-  vi.restoreAllMocks();
-});
-```
-
-## Coverage Goals by Module
-
-| Module | Target | Priority | Notes |
-|--------|--------|----------|-------|
-| services/config-validator | 95% | High | Critical for reliability |
-| services/workflow-validator | 90% | High | Core functionality |
-| mcp/tools | 90% | High | User-facing API |
-| database/node-repository | 85% | Medium | Well-tested DB layer |
-| loaders/node-loader | 85% | Medium | External dependencies |
-| parsers/* | 90% | High | Data transformation |
-| utils/* | 80% | Low | Helper functions |
-| scripts/* | 50% | Low | One-time scripts |
-
-## Continuous Improvement
-
-1. **Weekly Reviews**: Review test coverage and identify gaps
-2. **Performance Baselines**: Update benchmarks monthly
-3. **Flaky Test Detection**: Monitor and fix within 48 hours
-4. **Test Documentation**: Keep examples updated
-5. **Developer Training**: Pair programming on tests
-
-## Success Metrics
-
-- [ ] All tests pass in CI (0 failures)
-- [ ] Coverage > 80% overall
-- [ ] No flaky tests
-- [ ] CI runs < 5 minutes
-- [ ] Performance benchmarks stable
-- [ ] Zero production bugs from tested code

docs/token-efficiency-summary.md

@@ -1,66 +0,0 @@
-# Token Efficiency Improvements Summary
-
-## Overview
-Made all MCP tool descriptions concise and token-efficient while preserving essential information.
-
-## Key Improvements
-
-### Before vs After Examples
-
-1. **search_nodes**
-   - Before: ~350 chars with verbose explanation
-   - After: 165 chars
-   - `Search nodes by keywords. Modes: OR (any word), AND (all words), FUZZY (typos OK). Primary nodes ranked first. Examples: "webhook"→Webhook, "http call"→HTTP Request.`
-
-2. **get_node_info**
-   - Before: ~450 chars with warnings about size
-   - After: 174 chars
-   - `Get FULL node schema (100KB+). TIP: Use get_node_essentials first! Returns all properties/operations/credentials. Prefix required: "nodes-base.httpRequest" not "httpRequest".`
-
-3. **validate_node_minimal**
-   - Before: ~350 chars explaining what it doesn't do
-   - After: 102 chars
-   - `Fast check for missing required fields only. No warnings/suggestions. Returns: list of missing fields.`
-
-4. **get_property_dependencies**
-   - Before: ~400 chars with full example
-   - After: 131 chars
-   - `Shows property dependencies and visibility rules. Example: sendBody=true reveals body fields. Test visibility with optional config.`
-
-## Statistics
-
-### Documentation Tools (22 tools)
-- Average description length: **129 characters**
-- Total characters: 2,836
-- Tools over 200 chars: 1 (list_nodes at 204)
-
-### Management Tools (17 tools)
-- Average description length: **93 characters**
-- Total characters: 1,578
-- Tools over 200 chars: 1 (n8n_update_partial_workflow at 284)
-
-## Strategy Used
-
-1. **Remove redundancy**: Eliminated repeated information available in parameter descriptions
-2. **Use abbreviations**: "vs" instead of "versus", "&" instead of "and" where appropriate
-3. **Compact examples**: `"webhook"→Webhook` instead of verbose explanations
-4. **Direct language**: "Fast check" instead of "Quick validation that only checks"
-5. **Move details to documentation**: Complex tools reference `tools_documentation()` for full details
-6. **Essential info only**: Focus on what the tool does, not how it works internally
-
-## Special Cases
-
-### n8n_update_partial_workflow
-This tool's description is necessarily longer (284 chars) because:
-- Lists all 13 operation types
-- Critical for users to know available operations
-- Directs to full documentation for details
-
-### Complex Documentation Preserved
-For tools like `n8n_update_partial_workflow`, detailed documentation was moved to `tools-documentation.ts` rather than deleted, ensuring users can still access comprehensive information when needed.
-
-## Impact
-- **Token savings**: ~65-70% reduction in description tokens
-- **Faster AI responses**: Less context used for tool descriptions
-- **Better UX**: Clearer, more scannable tool list
-- **Maintained functionality**: All essential information preserved

docs/transactional-updates-example.md

@@ -1,118 +0,0 @@
-# Transactional Updates Example
-
-This example demonstrates the new transactional update capabilities in v2.7.0.
-
-## Before (v2.6.x and earlier)
-
-Previously, you had to carefully order operations to ensure nodes existed before connecting them:
-
-```json
-{
-  "id": "workflow-123",
-  "operations": [
-    // 1. First add all nodes
-    { "type": "addNode", "node": { "name": "Process", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.set", ... }},
-    { "type": "addNode", "node": { "name": "Notify", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.slack", ... }},
-    
-    // 2. Then add connections (would fail if done before nodes)
-    { "type": "addConnection", "source": "Webhook", "target": "Process" },
-    { "type": "addConnection", "source": "Process", "target": "Notify" }
-  ]
-}
-```
-
-## After (v2.7.0+)
-
-Now you can write operations in any order - the engine automatically handles dependencies:
-
-```json
-{
-  "id": "workflow-123",
-  "operations": [
-    // Connections can come first!
-    { "type": "addConnection", "source": "Webhook", "target": "Process" },
-    { "type": "addConnection", "source": "Process", "target": "Notify" },
-    
-    // Nodes added later - still works!
-    { "type": "addNode", "node": { "name": "Process", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.set", "position": [400, 300] }},
-    { "type": "addNode", "node": { "name": "Notify", "type": "n8n-nodes-base.slack", "position": [600, 300] }}
-  ]
-}
-```
-
-## How It Works
-
-1. **Two-Pass Processing**:
-   - Pass 1: All node operations (add, remove, update, move, enable, disable)
-   - Pass 2: All other operations (connections, settings, metadata)
-
-2. **Operation Limit**: Maximum 5 operations per request keeps complexity manageable
-
-3. **Atomic Updates**: All operations succeed or all fail - no partial updates
-
-## Benefits for AI Agents
-
-- **Intuitive**: Write operations in the order that makes sense logically
-- **Reliable**: No need to track dependencies manually
-- **Simple**: Focus on what to change, not how to order changes
-- **Safe**: Built-in limits prevent overly complex operations
-
-## Complete Example
-
-Here's a real-world example of adding error handling to a workflow:
-
-```json
-{
-  "id": "workflow-123",
-  "operations": [
-    // Define the flow first (makes logical sense)
-    { 
-      "type": "removeConnection", 
-      "source": "HTTP Request", 
-      "target": "Save to DB" 
-    },
-    { 
-      "type": "addConnection", 
-      "source": "HTTP Request", 
-      "target": "Error Handler" 
-    },
-    { 
-      "type": "addConnection", 
-      "source": "Error Handler", 
-      "target": "Send Alert" 
-    },
-    
-    // Then add the nodes
-    { 
-      "type": "addNode", 
-      "node": {
-        "name": "Error Handler",
-        "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
-        "position": [500, 400],
-        "parameters": {
-          "conditions": {
-            "boolean": [{
-              "value1": "={{$json.error}}",
-              "value2": true
-            }]
-          }
-        }
-      }
-    },
-    { 
-      "type": "addNode", 
-      "node": {
-        "name": "Send Alert",
-        "type": "n8n-nodes-base.emailSend",
-        "position": [700, 400],
-        "parameters": {
-          "to": "alerts@company.com",
-          "subject": "Workflow Error Alert"
-        }
-      }
-    }
-  ]
-}
-```
-
-All operations will be processed correctly, even though connections reference nodes that don't exist yet!

docs/validation-improvements-v2.4.2.md

@@ -1,92 +0,0 @@
-# Validation Improvements v2.4.2
-
-Based on AI agent feedback, we've implemented several improvements to the `validate_node_operation` tool:
-
-## 🎯 Issues Addressed
-
-### 1. **@version Warnings** ✅ FIXED
-- **Issue**: Showed confusing warnings about `@version` property not being used
-- **Fix**: Filter out internal properties starting with `@` or `_`
-- **Result**: No more false warnings about internal n8n properties
-
-### 2. **Duplicate Errors** ✅ FIXED
-- **Issue**: Same error shown multiple times (e.g., missing `ts` field)
-- **Fix**: Implemented deduplication that keeps the most specific error message
-- **Result**: Each error shown only once with the best description
-
-### 3. **Basic Code Validation** ✅ ADDED
-- **Issue**: No syntax validation for Code node
-- **Fix**: Added basic syntax checks for JavaScript and Python
-- **Features**:
-  - Unbalanced braces/parentheses detection
-  - Python indentation consistency check
-  - n8n-specific patterns (return statement, input access)
-  - Security warnings (eval/exec usage)
-
-## 📊 Before & After
-
-### Before (v2.4.1):
-```json
-{
-  "errors": [
-    { "property": "ts", "message": "Required property 'Message Timestamp' is missing" },
-    { "property": "ts", "message": "Message timestamp (ts) is required to update a message" }
-  ],
-  "warnings": [
-    { "property": "@version", "message": "Property '@version' is configured but won't be used" }
-  ]
-}
-```
-
-### After (v2.4.2):
-```json
-{
-  "errors": [
-    { "property": "ts", "message": "Message timestamp (ts) is required to update a message", 
-      "fix": "Provide the timestamp of the message to update" }
-  ],
-  "warnings": []  // No @version warning
-}
-```
-
-## 🆕 Code Validation Examples
-
-### JavaScript Syntax Check:
-```javascript
-// Missing closing brace
-if (true) {
-  return items;
-// Error: "Unbalanced braces detected"
-```
-
-### Python Indentation Check:
-```python
-def process():
-	if True:  # Tab
-    return items  # Spaces
-# Error: "Mixed tabs and spaces in indentation"
-```
-
-### n8n Pattern Check:
-```javascript
-const result = items.map(item => item.json);
-// Warning: "No return statement found"
-// Suggestion: "Add: return items;"
-```
-
-## 🚀 Impact
-
-- **Cleaner validation results** - No more noise from internal properties
-- **Clearer error messages** - Each issue reported once with best description
-- **Better code quality** - Basic syntax validation catches common mistakes
-- **n8n best practices** - Warns about missing return statements and input handling
-
-## 📝 Summary
-
-The `validate_node_operation` tool is now even more helpful for AI agents and developers:
-- 95% reduction in false positives (operation-aware)
-- No duplicate or confusing warnings
-- Basic code validation for common syntax errors
-- n8n-specific pattern checking
-
-**Rating improved from 9/10 to 9.5/10!** 🎉

docs/workflow-diff-examples.md

@@ -116,17 +116,46 @@ The `n8n_update_partial_workflow` tool allows you to make targeted changes to wo
 }
 ```
 
-#### Update Connection (Change routing)
+#### Rewire Connection
 ```json
 {
-  "type": "updateConnection",
+  "type": "rewireConnection",
+  "source": "Webhook",
+  "from": "Old Handler",
+  "to": "New Handler",
+  "description": "Rewire connection to new handler"
+}
+```
+
+#### Smart Parameters for IF Nodes
+```json
+{
+  "type": "addConnection",
   "source": "IF",
-  "target": "Send Email",
-  "changes": {
-    "sourceOutput": "false",  // Change from 'true' to 'false' output
-    "targetInput": "main"
-  },
-  "description": "Route failed conditions to email"
+  "target": "Success Handler",
+  "branch": "true",  // Semantic parameter instead of sourceIndex
+  "description": "Route true branch to success handler"
+}
+```
+
+```json
+{
+  "type": "addConnection",
+  "source": "IF",
+  "target": "Error Handler",
+  "branch": "false",  // Routes to false branch (sourceIndex=1)
+  "description": "Route false branch to error handler"
+}
+```
+
+#### Smart Parameters for Switch Nodes
+```json
+{
+  "type": "addConnection",
+  "source": "Switch",
+  "target": "Handler A",
+  "case": 0,  // First output
+  "description": "Route case 0 to Handler A"
 }
 ```
 
@@ -577,13 +606,13 @@ The tool validates all operations before applying any changes. Common errors inc
 
 Always check the response for validation errors and adjust your operations accordingly.
 
-## Transactional Updates (v2.7.0+)
+## Transactional Updates
 
 The diff engine now supports transactional updates using a **two-pass processing** approach:
 
 ### How It Works
 
-1. **Operation Limit**: Maximum 5 operations per request to ensure reliability
+1. **No Operation Limit**: Process unlimited operations in a single request
 2. **Two-Pass Processing**:
    - **Pass 1**: All node operations (add, remove, update, move, enable, disable)
    - **Pass 2**: All other operations (connections, settings, metadata)
@@ -633,9 +662,9 @@ This allows you to add nodes and connect them in the same request:
 ### Benefits
 
 - **Order Independence**: You don't need to worry about operation order
-- **Atomic Updates**: All operations succeed or all fail
+- **Atomic Updates**: All operations succeed or all fail (unless continueOnError is enabled)
 - **Intuitive Usage**: Add complex workflow structures in one call
-- **Clear Limits**: 5 operations max keeps things simple and reliable
+- **No Hard Limits**: Process unlimited operations efficiently
 
 ### Example: Complete Workflow Addition
 
@@ -694,4 +723,4 @@ This allows you to add nodes and connect them in the same request:
 }
 ```
 
-All 5 operations will be processed correctly regardless of order!
+All operations will be processed correctly regardless of order!

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "n8n-mcp",
-  "version": "2.14.0",
+  "version": "2.17.3",
   "description": "Integration between n8n workflow automation and Model Context Protocol (MCP)",
   "main": "dist/index.js",
   "bin": {
@@ -31,12 +31,16 @@
     "test:watch": "vitest watch",
     "test:unit": "vitest run tests/unit",
     "test:integration": "vitest run --config vitest.config.integration.ts",
+    "test:integration:n8n": "vitest run tests/integration/n8n-api",
+    "test:cleanup:orphans": "tsx tests/integration/n8n-api/scripts/cleanup-orphans.ts",
     "test:e2e": "vitest run tests/e2e",
     "lint": "tsc --noEmit",
     "typecheck": "tsc --noEmit",
     "update:n8n": "node scripts/update-n8n-deps.js",
     "update:n8n:check": "node scripts/update-n8n-deps.js --dry-run",
     "fetch:templates": "node dist/scripts/fetch-templates.js",
+    "fetch:templates:update": "node dist/scripts/fetch-templates.js --update",
+    "fetch:templates:extract": "node dist/scripts/fetch-templates.js --extract-only",
     "fetch:templates:robust": "node dist/scripts/fetch-templates-robust.js",
     "prebuild:fts5": "npx tsx scripts/prebuild-fts5.ts",
     "test:templates": "node dist/scripts/test-templates.js",
@@ -128,14 +132,15 @@
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk": "^1.13.2",
-    "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain": "^1.111.1",
+    "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain": "^1.113.1",
     "@supabase/supabase-js": "^2.57.4",
     "dotenv": "^16.5.0",
     "express": "^5.1.0",
+    "express-rate-limit": "^7.1.5",
     "lru-cache": "^11.2.1",
-    "n8n": "^1.112.3",
-    "n8n-core": "^1.111.0",
-    "n8n-workflow": "^1.109.0",
+    "n8n": "^1.114.3",
+    "n8n-core": "^1.113.1",
+    "n8n-workflow": "^1.111.0",
     "openai": "^4.77.0",
     "sql.js": "^1.13.0",
     "uuid": "^10.0.0",

package.runtime.json

@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
 {
   "name": "n8n-mcp-runtime",
-  "version": "2.14.0",
+  "version": "2.17.3",
   "description": "n8n MCP Server Runtime Dependencies Only",
   "private": true,
   "dependencies": {
     "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk": "^1.13.2",
     "@supabase/supabase-js": "^2.57.4",
     "express": "^5.1.0",
+    "express-rate-limit": "^7.1.5",
     "dotenv": "^16.5.0",
     "lru-cache": "^11.2.1",
     "sql.js": "^1.13.0",

release-notes-v2.7.0.md

@@ -1,60 +0,0 @@
-# n8n-MCP v2.7.0 Release Notes
-
-## 🎉 What's New
-
-### 🔧 File Refactoring & Version Management
-- **Renamed core MCP files** to remove unnecessary suffixes for cleaner codebase:
-  - `tools-update.ts` → `tools.ts`
-  - `server-update.ts` → `server.ts`
-  - `http-server-fixed.ts` → `http-server.ts`
-- **Fixed version management** - Now reads from package.json as single source of truth (fixes #5)
-- **Updated imports** across 21+ files to use the new file names
-
-### 🔍 New Diagnostic Tool
-- **Added `n8n_diagnostic` tool** - Helps troubleshoot why n8n management tools might not be appearing
-- Shows environment variable status, API connectivity, and tool availability
-- Provides step-by-step troubleshooting guidance
-- Includes verbose mode for additional debug information
-
-### 🧹 Code Cleanup
-- Removed legacy HTTP server implementation with known issues
-- Removed unused legacy API client
-- Added version utility for consistent version handling
-- Added script to sync runtime package version
-
-## 📦 Installation
-
-### Docker (Recommended)
-```bash
-docker pull ghcr.io/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp:2.7.0
-```
-
-### Claude Desktop
-Update your configuration to use the latest version:
-```json
-{
-  "mcpServers": {
-    "n8n-mcp": {
-      "command": "docker",
-      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "ghcr.io/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp:2.7.0"]
-    }
-  }
-}
-```
-
-## 🐛 Bug Fixes
-- Fixed version mismatch where version was hardcoded as 2.4.1 instead of reading from package.json
-- Improved error messages for better debugging
-
-## 📚 Documentation Updates
-- Condensed version history in CLAUDE.md
-- Updated documentation structure in README.md
-- Removed outdated documentation files
-- Added n8n_diagnostic tool to documentation
-
-## 🙏 Acknowledgments
-Thanks to all contributors and users who reported issues!
-
----
-
-**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md

scripts/export-webhook-workflows.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env tsx
+
+/**
+ * Export Webhook Workflow JSONs
+ *
+ * Generates the 4 webhook workflow JSON files needed for integration testing.
+ * These workflows must be imported into n8n and activated manually.
+ */
+
+import { writeFileSync, mkdirSync } from 'fs';
+import { join } from 'path';
+import { exportAllWebhookWorkflows } from '../tests/integration/n8n-api/utils/webhook-workflows';
+
+const OUTPUT_DIR = join(process.cwd(), 'workflows-for-import');
+
+// Create output directory
+mkdirSync(OUTPUT_DIR, { recursive: true });
+
+// Generate all workflow JSONs
+const workflows = exportAllWebhookWorkflows();
+
+// Write each workflow to a separate file
+Object.entries(workflows).forEach(([method, workflow]) => {
+  const filename = `webhook-${method.toLowerCase()}.json`;
+  const filepath = join(OUTPUT_DIR, filename);
+
+  writeFileSync(filepath, JSON.stringify(workflow, null, 2), 'utf-8');
+
+  console.log(`✓ Generated: ${filename}`);
+});
+
+console.log(`\n✓ All workflow JSONs written to: ${OUTPUT_DIR}`);
+console.log('\nNext steps:');
+console.log('1. Import each JSON file into your n8n instance');
+console.log('2. Activate each workflow in the n8n UI');
+console.log('3. Copy the webhook URLs from each workflow (open workflow → Webhook node → copy URL)');
+console.log('4. Add them to your .env file:');
+console.log('   N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_GET_URL=https://your-n8n.com/webhook/mcp-test-get');
+console.log('   N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_POST_URL=https://your-n8n.com/webhook/mcp-test-post');
+console.log('   N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_PUT_URL=https://your-n8n.com/webhook/mcp-test-put');
+console.log('   N8N_TEST_WEBHOOK_DELETE_URL=https://your-n8n.com/webhook/mcp-test-delete');

scripts/test-ai-validation-debug.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,189 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env node
+/**
+ * Debug test for AI validation issues
+ * Reproduces the bugs found by n8n-mcp-tester
+ */
+
+import { validateAISpecificNodes, buildReverseConnectionMap } from '../src/services/ai-node-validator';
+import type { WorkflowJson } from '../src/services/ai-tool-validators';
+import { NodeTypeNormalizer } from '../src/utils/node-type-normalizer';
+
+console.log('=== AI Validation Debug Tests ===\n');
+
+// Test 1: AI Agent with NO language model connection
+console.log('Test 1: Missing Language Model Detection');
+const workflow1: WorkflowJson = {
+  name: 'Test Missing LM',
+  nodes: [
+    {
+      id: 'ai-agent-1',
+      name: 'AI Agent',
+      type: '@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent',
+      position: [500, 300],
+      parameters: {
+        promptType: 'define',
+        text: 'You are a helpful assistant'
+      },
+      typeVersion: 1.7
+    }
+  ],
+  connections: {
+    // NO connections - AI Agent is isolated
+  }
+};
+
+console.log('Workflow:', JSON.stringify(workflow1, null, 2));
+
+const reverseMap1 = buildReverseConnectionMap(workflow1);
+console.log('\nReverse connection map for AI Agent:');
+console.log('Entries:', Array.from(reverseMap1.entries()));
+console.log('AI Agent connections:', reverseMap1.get('AI Agent'));
+
+// Check node normalization
+const normalizedType1 = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(workflow1.nodes[0].type);
+console.log(`\nNode type: ${workflow1.nodes[0].type}`);
+console.log(`Normalized type: ${normalizedType1}`);
+console.log(`Match check: ${normalizedType1 === '@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent'}`);
+
+const issues1 = validateAISpecificNodes(workflow1);
+console.log('\nValidation issues:');
+console.log(JSON.stringify(issues1, null, 2));
+
+const hasMissingLMError = issues1.some(
+  i => i.severity === 'error' && i.code === 'MISSING_LANGUAGE_MODEL'
+);
+console.log(`\n✓ Has MISSING_LANGUAGE_MODEL error: ${hasMissingLMError}`);
+console.log(`✗ Expected: true, Got: ${hasMissingLMError}`);
+
+// Test 2: AI Agent WITH language model connection
+console.log('\n\n' + '='.repeat(60));
+console.log('Test 2: AI Agent WITH Language Model (Should be valid)');
+const workflow2: WorkflowJson = {
+  name: 'Test With LM',
+  nodes: [
+    {
+      id: 'openai-1',
+      name: 'OpenAI Chat Model',
+      type: '@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi',
+      position: [200, 300],
+      parameters: {
+        modelName: 'gpt-4'
+      },
+      typeVersion: 1
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'ai-agent-1',
+      name: 'AI Agent',
+      type: '@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent',
+      position: [500, 300],
+      parameters: {
+        promptType: 'define',
+        text: 'You are a helpful assistant'
+      },
+      typeVersion: 1.7
+    }
+  ],
+  connections: {
+    'OpenAI Chat Model': {
+      ai_languageModel: [
+        [
+          {
+            node: 'AI Agent',
+            type: 'ai_languageModel',
+            index: 0
+          }
+        ]
+      ]
+    }
+  }
+};
+
+console.log('\nConnections:', JSON.stringify(workflow2.connections, null, 2));
+
+const reverseMap2 = buildReverseConnectionMap(workflow2);
+console.log('\nReverse connection map for AI Agent:');
+console.log('AI Agent connections:', reverseMap2.get('AI Agent'));
+
+const issues2 = validateAISpecificNodes(workflow2);
+console.log('\nValidation issues:');
+console.log(JSON.stringify(issues2, null, 2));
+
+const hasMissingLMError2 = issues2.some(
+  i => i.severity === 'error' && i.code === 'MISSING_LANGUAGE_MODEL'
+);
+console.log(`\n✓ Should NOT have MISSING_LANGUAGE_MODEL error: ${!hasMissingLMError2}`);
+console.log(`Expected: false, Got: ${hasMissingLMError2}`);
+
+// Test 3: AI Agent with tools but no language model
+console.log('\n\n' + '='.repeat(60));
+console.log('Test 3: AI Agent with Tools but NO Language Model');
+const workflow3: WorkflowJson = {
+  name: 'Test Tools No LM',
+  nodes: [
+    {
+      id: 'http-tool-1',
+      name: 'HTTP Request Tool',
+      type: '@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.toolHttpRequest',
+      position: [200, 300],
+      parameters: {
+        toolDescription: 'Calls an API',
+        url: 'https://api.example.com'
+      },
+      typeVersion: 1.1
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'ai-agent-1',
+      name: 'AI Agent',
+      type: '@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent',
+      position: [500, 300],
+      parameters: {
+        promptType: 'define',
+        text: 'You are a helpful assistant'
+      },
+      typeVersion: 1.7
+    }
+  ],
+  connections: {
+    'HTTP Request Tool': {
+      ai_tool: [
+        [
+          {
+            node: 'AI Agent',
+            type: 'ai_tool',
+            index: 0
+          }
+        ]
+      ]
+    }
+  }
+};
+
+console.log('\nConnections:', JSON.stringify(workflow3.connections, null, 2));
+
+const reverseMap3 = buildReverseConnectionMap(workflow3);
+console.log('\nReverse connection map for AI Agent:');
+const aiAgentConns = reverseMap3.get('AI Agent');
+console.log('AI Agent connections:', aiAgentConns);
+console.log('Connection types:', aiAgentConns?.map(c => c.type));
+
+const issues3 = validateAISpecificNodes(workflow3);
+console.log('\nValidation issues:');
+console.log(JSON.stringify(issues3, null, 2));
+
+const hasMissingLMError3 = issues3.some(
+  i => i.severity === 'error' && i.code === 'MISSING_LANGUAGE_MODEL'
+);
+const hasNoToolsInfo3 = issues3.some(
+  i => i.severity === 'info' && i.message.includes('no ai_tool connections')
+);
+
+console.log(`\n✓ Should have MISSING_LANGUAGE_MODEL error: ${hasMissingLMError3}`);
+console.log(`Expected: true, Got: ${hasMissingLMError3}`);
+console.log(`✗ Should NOT have "no tools" info: ${!hasNoToolsInfo3}`);
+console.log(`Expected: false, Got: ${hasNoToolsInfo3}`);
+
+console.log('\n' + '='.repeat(60));
+console.log('Summary:');
+console.log(`Test 1 (No LM): ${hasMissingLMError ? 'PASS ✓' : 'FAIL ✗'}`);
+console.log(`Test 2 (With LM): ${!hasMissingLMError2 ? 'PASS ✓' : 'FAIL ✗'}`);
+console.log(`Test 3 (Tools, No LM): ${hasMissingLMError3 && !hasNoToolsInfo3 ? 'PASS ✓' : 'FAIL ✗'}`);

scripts/test-docker-fingerprint.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+/**
+ * Test Docker Host Fingerprinting
+ * Verifies that host machine characteristics are stable across container recreations
+ */
+
+import { existsSync, readFileSync } from 'fs';
+import { platform, arch } from 'os';
+import { createHash } from 'crypto';
+
+console.log('=== Docker Host Fingerprinting Test ===\n');
+
+function generateHostFingerprint(): string {
+  try {
+    const signals: string[] = [];
+
+    console.log('Collecting host signals...\n');
+
+    // CPU info (stable across container recreations)
+    if (existsSync('/proc/cpuinfo')) {
+      const cpuinfo = readFileSync('/proc/cpuinfo', 'utf-8');
+      const modelMatch = cpuinfo.match(/model name\s*:\s*(.+)/);
+      const coresMatch = cpuinfo.match(/processor\s*:/g);
+
+      if (modelMatch) {
+        const cpuModel = modelMatch[1].trim();
+        signals.push(cpuModel);
+        console.log('✓ CPU Model:', cpuModel);
+      }
+
+      if (coresMatch) {
+        const cores = `cores:${coresMatch.length}`;
+        signals.push(cores);
+        console.log('✓ CPU Cores:', coresMatch.length);
+      }
+    } else {
+      console.log('✗ /proc/cpuinfo not available (Windows/Mac Docker)');
+    }
+
+    // Memory (stable)
+    if (existsSync('/proc/meminfo')) {
+      const meminfo = readFileSync('/proc/meminfo', 'utf-8');
+      const totalMatch = meminfo.match(/MemTotal:\s+(\d+)/);
+
+      if (totalMatch) {
+        const memory = `mem:${totalMatch[1]}`;
+        signals.push(memory);
+        console.log('✓ Total Memory:', totalMatch[1], 'kB');
+      }
+    } else {
+      console.log('✗ /proc/meminfo not available (Windows/Mac Docker)');
+    }
+
+    // Docker network subnet
+    const networkInfo = getDockerNetworkInfo();
+    if (networkInfo) {
+      signals.push(networkInfo);
+      console.log('✓ Network Info:', networkInfo);
+    } else {
+      console.log('✗ Network info not available');
+    }
+
+    // Platform basics (stable)
+    signals.push(platform(), arch());
+    console.log('✓ Platform:', platform());
+    console.log('✓ Architecture:', arch());
+
+    // Generate stable ID from all signals
+    console.log('\nCombined signals:', signals.join(' | '));
+    const fingerprint = signals.join('-');
+    const userId = createHash('sha256').update(fingerprint).digest('hex').substring(0, 16);
+
+    return userId;
+
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error generating fingerprint:', error);
+    // Fallback
+    return createHash('sha256')
+      .update(`${platform()}-${arch()}-docker`)
+      .digest('hex')
+      .substring(0, 16);
+  }
+}
+
+function getDockerNetworkInfo(): string | null {
+  try {
+    // Read routing table to get bridge network
+    if (existsSync('/proc/net/route')) {
+      const routes = readFileSync('/proc/net/route', 'utf-8');
+      const lines = routes.split('\n');
+
+      for (const line of lines) {
+        if (line.includes('eth0')) {
+          const parts = line.split(/\s+/);
+          if (parts[2]) {
+            const gateway = parseInt(parts[2], 16).toString(16);
+            return `net:${gateway}`;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  } catch {
+    // Ignore errors
+  }
+  return null;
+}
+
+// Test environment detection
+console.log('\n=== Environment Detection ===\n');
+
+const isDocker = process.env.IS_DOCKER === 'true';
+const isCloudEnvironment = !!(
+  process.env.RAILWAY_ENVIRONMENT ||
+  process.env.RENDER ||
+  process.env.FLY_APP_NAME ||
+  process.env.HEROKU_APP_NAME ||
+  process.env.AWS_EXECUTION_ENV ||
+  process.env.KUBERNETES_SERVICE_HOST
+);
+
+console.log('IS_DOCKER env:', process.env.IS_DOCKER);
+console.log('Docker detected:', isDocker);
+console.log('Cloud environment:', isCloudEnvironment);
+
+// Generate fingerprints
+console.log('\n=== Fingerprint Generation ===\n');
+
+const fingerprint1 = generateHostFingerprint();
+const fingerprint2 = generateHostFingerprint();
+const fingerprint3 = generateHostFingerprint();
+
+console.log('\nFingerprint 1:', fingerprint1);
+console.log('Fingerprint 2:', fingerprint2);
+console.log('Fingerprint 3:', fingerprint3);
+
+const consistent = fingerprint1 === fingerprint2 && fingerprint2 === fingerprint3;
+console.log('\nConsistent:', consistent ? '✓ YES' : '✗ NO');
+
+// Test explicit ID override
+console.log('\n=== Environment Variable Override Test ===\n');
+
+if (process.env.N8N_MCP_USER_ID) {
+  console.log('Explicit user ID:', process.env.N8N_MCP_USER_ID);
+  console.log('This would override the fingerprint');
+} else {
+  console.log('No explicit user ID set');
+  console.log('To test: N8N_MCP_USER_ID=my-custom-id npx tsx ' + process.argv[1]);
+}
+
+// Stability estimate
+console.log('\n=== Stability Analysis ===\n');
+
+const hasStableSignals = existsSync('/proc/cpuinfo') || existsSync('/proc/meminfo');
+if (hasStableSignals) {
+  console.log('✓ Host-based signals available');
+  console.log('✓ Fingerprint should be stable across container recreations');
+  console.log('✓ Different fingerprints on different physical hosts');
+} else {
+  console.log('⚠️  Limited host signals (Windows/Mac Docker Desktop)');
+  console.log('⚠️  Fingerprint may not be fully stable');
+  console.log('💡 Recommendation: Use N8N_MCP_USER_ID env var for stability');
+}
+
+console.log('\n');

scripts/test-error-message-tracking.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+/**
+ * Test script to verify error message tracking is working
+ */
+
+import { telemetry } from '../src/telemetry';
+
+async function testErrorTracking() {
+  console.log('=== Testing Error Message Tracking ===\n');
+
+  // Track session first
+  console.log('1. Starting session...');
+  telemetry.trackSessionStart();
+
+  // Track an error WITH a message
+  console.log('\n2. Tracking error WITH message:');
+  const testErrorMessage = 'This is a test error message with sensitive data: password=secret123 and test@example.com';
+  telemetry.trackError(
+    'TypeError',
+    'tool_execution',
+    'test_tool',
+    testErrorMessage
+  );
+  console.log(`   Original message: "${testErrorMessage}"`);
+
+  // Track an error WITHOUT a message
+  console.log('\n3. Tracking error WITHOUT message:');
+  telemetry.trackError(
+    'Error',
+    'tool_execution',
+    'test_tool2'
+  );
+
+  // Check the event queue
+  const metrics = telemetry.getMetrics();
+  console.log('\n4. Telemetry metrics:');
+  console.log('   Status:', metrics.status);
+  console.log('   Events queued:', metrics.tracking.eventsQueued);
+
+  // Get raw event queue to inspect
+  const eventTracker = (telemetry as any).eventTracker;
+  const queue = eventTracker.getEventQueue();
+
+  console.log('\n5. Event queue contents:');
+  queue.forEach((event, i) => {
+    console.log(`\n   Event ${i + 1}:`);
+    console.log(`   - Type: ${event.event}`);
+    console.log(`   - Properties:`, JSON.stringify(event.properties, null, 6));
+  });
+
+  // Flush to database
+  console.log('\n6. Flushing to database...');
+  await telemetry.flush();
+
+  console.log('\n7. Done! Check Supabase for error events with "error" field.');
+  console.log('   Query: SELECT * FROM telemetry_events WHERE event = \'error_occurred\' ORDER BY created_at DESC LIMIT 5;');
+}
+
+testErrorTracking().catch(console.error);

scripts/test-telemetry-integration.ts

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ async function testIntegration() {
 
   // Track errors
   console.log('Tracking errors...');
-  telemetry.trackError('ValidationError', 'workflow_validation', 'validate_workflow');
+  telemetry.trackError('ValidationError', 'workflow_validation', 'validate_workflow', 'Required field missing: nodes array is empty');
 
   // Track a test workflow
   console.log('Tracking workflow creation...');

scripts/test-user-id-persistence.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,119 @@
+/**
+ * Test User ID Persistence
+ * Verifies that user IDs are consistent across sessions and modes
+ */
+
+import { TelemetryConfigManager } from '../src/telemetry/config-manager';
+import { hostname, platform, arch, homedir } from 'os';
+import { createHash } from 'crypto';
+
+console.log('=== User ID Persistence Test ===\n');
+
+// Test 1: Verify deterministic ID generation
+console.log('Test 1: Deterministic ID Generation');
+console.log('-----------------------------------');
+
+const machineId = `${hostname()}-${platform()}-${arch()}-${homedir()}`;
+const expectedUserId = createHash('sha256')
+  .update(machineId)
+  .digest('hex')
+  .substring(0, 16);
+
+console.log('Machine characteristics:');
+console.log('  hostname:', hostname());
+console.log('  platform:', platform());
+console.log('  arch:', arch());
+console.log('  homedir:', homedir());
+console.log('\nGenerated machine ID:', machineId);
+console.log('Expected user ID:', expectedUserId);
+
+// Test 2: Load actual config
+console.log('\n\nTest 2: Actual Config Manager');
+console.log('-----------------------------------');
+
+const configManager = TelemetryConfigManager.getInstance();
+const actualUserId = configManager.getUserId();
+const config = configManager.loadConfig();
+
+console.log('Actual user ID:', actualUserId);
+console.log('Config first run:', config.firstRun || 'Unknown');
+console.log('Config version:', config.version || 'Unknown');
+console.log('Telemetry enabled:', config.enabled);
+
+// Test 3: Verify consistency
+console.log('\n\nTest 3: Consistency Check');
+console.log('-----------------------------------');
+
+const match = actualUserId === expectedUserId;
+console.log('User IDs match:', match ? '✓ YES' : '✗ NO');
+
+if (!match) {
+  console.log('WARNING: User ID mismatch detected!');
+  console.log('This could indicate an implementation issue.');
+}
+
+// Test 4: Multiple loads (simulate multiple sessions)
+console.log('\n\nTest 4: Multiple Session Simulation');
+console.log('-----------------------------------');
+
+const userId1 = configManager.getUserId();
+const userId2 = TelemetryConfigManager.getInstance().getUserId();
+const userId3 = configManager.getUserId();
+
+console.log('Session 1 user ID:', userId1);
+console.log('Session 2 user ID:', userId2);
+console.log('Session 3 user ID:', userId3);
+
+const consistent = userId1 === userId2 && userId2 === userId3;
+console.log('All sessions consistent:', consistent ? '✓ YES' : '✗ NO');
+
+// Test 5: Docker environment simulation
+console.log('\n\nTest 5: Docker Environment Check');
+console.log('-----------------------------------');
+
+const isDocker = process.env.IS_DOCKER === 'true';
+console.log('Running in Docker:', isDocker);
+
+if (isDocker) {
+  console.log('\n⚠️  DOCKER MODE DETECTED');
+  console.log('In Docker, user IDs may change across container recreations because:');
+  console.log('  1. Container hostname changes each time');
+  console.log('  2. Config file is not persisted (no volume mount)');
+  console.log('  3. Each container gets a new ephemeral filesystem');
+  console.log('\nRecommendation: Mount ~/.n8n-mcp as a volume for persistent user IDs');
+}
+
+// Test 6: Environment variable override check
+console.log('\n\nTest 6: Environment Variable Override');
+console.log('-----------------------------------');
+
+const telemetryDisabledVars = [
+  'N8N_MCP_TELEMETRY_DISABLED',
+  'TELEMETRY_DISABLED',
+  'DISABLE_TELEMETRY'
+];
+
+telemetryDisabledVars.forEach(varName => {
+  const value = process.env[varName];
+  if (value !== undefined) {
+    console.log(`${varName}:`, value);
+  }
+});
+
+console.log('\nTelemetry status:', configManager.isEnabled() ? 'ENABLED' : 'DISABLED');
+
+// Summary
+console.log('\n\n=== SUMMARY ===');
+console.log('User ID:', actualUserId);
+console.log('Deterministic:', match ? 'YES ✓' : 'NO ✗');
+console.log('Persistent across sessions:', consistent ? 'YES ✓' : 'NO ✗');
+console.log('Telemetry enabled:', config.enabled ? 'YES' : 'NO');
+console.log('Docker mode:', isDocker ? 'YES' : 'NO');
+
+if (isDocker && !process.env.N8N_MCP_CONFIG_VOLUME) {
+  console.log('\n⚠️  WARNING: Running in Docker without persistent volume!');
+  console.log('User IDs will change on container recreation.');
+  console.log('Mount /home/nodejs/.n8n-mcp to persist telemetry config.');
+}
+
+console.log('\n');

src/data/canonical-ai-tool-examples.json

@@ -0,0 +1,310 @@
+{
+  "description": "Canonical configuration examples for critical AI tools based on FINAL_AI_VALIDATION_SPEC.md",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "examples": [
+    {
+      "node_type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.toolHttpRequest",
+      "display_name": "HTTP Request Tool",
+      "examples": [
+        {
+          "name": "Weather API Tool",
+          "use_case": "Fetch current weather data for AI Agent",
+          "complexity": "simple",
+          "parameters": {
+            "method": "GET",
+            "url": "https://api.weatherapi.com/v1/current.json?key={{$credentials.weatherApiKey}}&q={city}",
+            "toolDescription": "Get current weather conditions for a city. Provide the city name (e.g., 'London', 'New York') and receive temperature, humidity, wind speed, and conditions.",
+            "placeholderDefinitions": {
+              "values": [
+                {
+                  "name": "city",
+                  "description": "Name of the city to get weather for",
+                  "type": "string"
+                }
+              ]
+            },
+            "authentication": "predefinedCredentialType",
+            "nodeCredentialType": "weatherApiApi"
+          },
+          "credentials": {
+            "weatherApiApi": {
+              "id": "1",
+              "name": "Weather API account"
+            }
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows proper toolDescription, URL with placeholder, and credential configuration"
+        },
+        {
+          "name": "GitHub Issues Tool",
+          "use_case": "Create GitHub issues from AI Agent conversations",
+          "complexity": "medium",
+          "parameters": {
+            "method": "POST",
+            "url": "https://api.github.com/repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues",
+            "toolDescription": "Create a new GitHub issue. Requires owner (repo owner username), repo (repository name), title, and body. Returns the created issue URL and number.",
+            "placeholderDefinitions": {
+              "values": [
+                {
+                  "name": "owner",
+                  "description": "GitHub repository owner username",
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                {
+                  "name": "repo",
+                  "description": "Repository name",
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                {
+                  "name": "title",
+                  "description": "Issue title",
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                {
+                  "name": "body",
+                  "description": "Issue description and details",
+                  "type": "string"
+                }
+              ]
+            },
+            "sendBody": true,
+            "specifyBody": "json",
+            "jsonBody": "={{ { \"title\": $json.title, \"body\": $json.body } }}",
+            "authentication": "predefinedCredentialType",
+            "nodeCredentialType": "githubApi"
+          },
+          "credentials": {
+            "githubApi": {
+              "id": "2",
+              "name": "GitHub credentials"
+            }
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows POST request with JSON body, multiple placeholders, and expressions"
+        },
+        {
+          "name": "Slack Message Tool",
+          "use_case": "Send Slack messages from AI Agent",
+          "complexity": "simple",
+          "parameters": {
+            "method": "POST",
+            "url": "https://slack.com/api/chat.postMessage",
+            "toolDescription": "Send a message to a Slack channel. Provide channel ID or name (e.g., '#general', 'C1234567890') and message text.",
+            "placeholderDefinitions": {
+              "values": [
+                {
+                  "name": "channel",
+                  "description": "Channel ID or name (e.g., #general)",
+                  "type": "string"
+                },
+                {
+                  "name": "text",
+                  "description": "Message text to send",
+                  "type": "string"
+                }
+              ]
+            },
+            "sendHeaders": true,
+            "headerParameters": {
+              "parameters": [
+                {
+                  "name": "Content-Type",
+                  "value": "application/json; charset=utf-8"
+                },
+                {
+                  "name": "Authorization",
+                  "value": "=Bearer {{$credentials.slackApi.accessToken}}"
+                }
+              ]
+            },
+            "sendBody": true,
+            "specifyBody": "json",
+            "jsonBody": "={{ { \"channel\": $json.channel, \"text\": $json.text } }}",
+            "authentication": "predefinedCredentialType",
+            "nodeCredentialType": "slackApi"
+          },
+          "credentials": {
+            "slackApi": {
+              "id": "3",
+              "name": "Slack account"
+            }
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows headers with credential expressions and JSON body construction"
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      "node_type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.toolCode",
+      "display_name": "Code Tool",
+      "examples": [
+        {
+          "name": "Calculate Shipping Cost",
+          "use_case": "Calculate shipping costs based on weight and distance",
+          "complexity": "simple",
+          "parameters": {
+            "name": "calculate_shipping_cost",
+            "description": "Calculate shipping cost based on package weight (in kg) and distance (in km). Returns the cost in USD.",
+            "language": "javaScript",
+            "code": "const baseRate = 5;\nconst perKgRate = 2;\nconst perKmRate = 0.1;\n\nconst weight = $input.weight || 0;\nconst distance = $input.distance || 0;\n\nconst cost = baseRate + (weight * perKgRate) + (distance * perKmRate);\n\nreturn { cost: parseFloat(cost.toFixed(2)), currency: 'USD' };",
+            "specifyInputSchema": true,
+            "schemaType": "manual",
+            "inputSchema": "{\n  \"type\": \"object\",\n  \"properties\": {\n    \"weight\": {\n      \"type\": \"number\",\n      \"description\": \"Package weight in kilograms\"\n    },\n    \"distance\": {\n      \"type\": \"number\",\n      \"description\": \"Shipping distance in kilometers\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"required\": [\"weight\", \"distance\"]\n}"
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows proper function naming, detailed description, input schema, and return value"
+        },
+        {
+          "name": "Format Customer Data",
+          "use_case": "Transform and validate customer information",
+          "complexity": "medium",
+          "parameters": {
+            "name": "format_customer_data",
+            "description": "Format and validate customer data. Takes raw customer info (name, email, phone) and returns formatted object with validation status.",
+            "language": "javaScript",
+            "code": "const { name, email, phone } = $input;\n\n// Validation\nconst emailRegex = /^[^\\s@]+@[^\\s@]+\\.[^\\s@]+$/;\nconst phoneRegex = /^\\+?[1-9]\\d{1,14}$/;\n\nconst errors = [];\nif (!emailRegex.test(email)) errors.push('Invalid email format');\nif (!phoneRegex.test(phone)) errors.push('Invalid phone format');\n\n// Formatting\nconst formatted = {\n  name: name.trim(),\n  email: email.toLowerCase().trim(),\n  phone: phone.replace(/\\s/g, ''),\n  valid: errors.length === 0,\n  errors: errors\n};\n\nreturn formatted;",
+            "specifyInputSchema": true,
+            "schemaType": "manual",
+            "inputSchema": "{\n  \"type\": \"object\",\n  \"properties\": {\n    \"name\": {\n      \"type\": \"string\",\n      \"description\": \"Customer full name\"\n    },\n    \"email\": {\n      \"type\": \"string\",\n      \"description\": \"Customer email address\"\n    },\n    \"phone\": {\n      \"type\": \"string\",\n      \"description\": \"Customer phone number\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"required\": [\"name\", \"email\", \"phone\"]\n}"
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows data validation, formatting, and structured error handling"
+        },
+        {
+          "name": "Parse Date Range",
+          "use_case": "Convert natural language date ranges to ISO format",
+          "complexity": "medium",
+          "parameters": {
+            "name": "parse_date_range",
+            "description": "Parse natural language date ranges (e.g., 'last 7 days', 'this month', 'Q1 2024') into start and end dates in ISO format.",
+            "language": "javaScript",
+            "code": "const input = $input.dateRange || '';\nconst now = new Date();\nlet start, end;\n\nif (input.includes('last') && input.includes('days')) {\n  const days = parseInt(input.match(/\\d+/)[0]);\n  start = new Date(now.getTime() - (days * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000));\n  end = now;\n} else if (input === 'this month') {\n  start = new Date(now.getFullYear(), now.getMonth(), 1);\n  end = new Date(now.getFullYear(), now.getMonth() + 1, 0);\n} else if (input === 'this year') {\n  start = new Date(now.getFullYear(), 0, 1);\n  end = new Date(now.getFullYear(), 11, 31);\n} else {\n  throw new Error('Unsupported date range format');\n}\n\nreturn {\n  startDate: start.toISOString().split('T')[0],\n  endDate: end.toISOString().split('T')[0],\n  daysCount: Math.ceil((end - start) / (24 * 60 * 60 * 1000))\n};",
+            "specifyInputSchema": true,
+            "schemaType": "manual",
+            "inputSchema": "{\n  \"type\": \"object\",\n  \"properties\": {\n    \"dateRange\": {\n      \"type\": \"string\",\n      \"description\": \"Natural language date range (e.g., 'last 7 days', 'this month')\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"required\": [\"dateRange\"]\n}"
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows complex logic, error handling, and date manipulation"
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      "node_type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agentTool",
+      "display_name": "AI Agent Tool",
+      "examples": [
+        {
+          "name": "Research Specialist Agent",
+          "use_case": "Specialized sub-agent for in-depth research tasks",
+          "complexity": "medium",
+          "parameters": {
+            "name": "research_specialist",
+            "description": "Expert research agent that can search multiple sources, synthesize information, and provide comprehensive analysis on any topic. Use this when you need detailed, well-researched information.",
+            "promptType": "define",
+            "text": "You are a research specialist. Your role is to:\n1. Search for relevant information from multiple sources\n2. Synthesize findings into a coherent analysis\n3. Cite your sources\n4. Highlight key insights and patterns\n\nProvide thorough, well-structured research that answers the user's question comprehensively.",
+            "systemMessage": "You are a meticulous researcher focused on accuracy and completeness. Always cite sources and acknowledge limitations in available information."
+          },
+          "connections": {
+            "ai_languageModel": [
+              {
+                "node": "OpenAI GPT-4",
+                "type": "ai_languageModel",
+                "index": 0
+              }
+            ],
+            "ai_tool": [
+              {
+                "node": "SerpApi Tool",
+                "type": "ai_tool",
+                "index": 0
+              },
+              {
+                "node": "Wikipedia Tool",
+                "type": "ai_tool",
+                "index": 0
+              }
+            ]
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows specialized sub-agent with custom prompt, specific system message, and multiple search tools"
+        },
+        {
+          "name": "Data Analysis Agent",
+          "use_case": "Sub-agent for analyzing and visualizing data",
+          "complexity": "complex",
+          "parameters": {
+            "name": "data_analyst",
+            "description": "Data analysis specialist that can process datasets, calculate statistics, identify trends, and generate insights. Use for any data analysis or statistical questions.",
+            "promptType": "auto",
+            "systemMessage": "You are a data analyst with expertise in statistics and data interpretation. Break down complex datasets into understandable insights. Use the Code Tool to perform calculations when needed.",
+            "maxIterations": 10
+          },
+          "connections": {
+            "ai_languageModel": [
+              {
+                "node": "Anthropic Claude",
+                "type": "ai_languageModel",
+                "index": 0
+              }
+            ],
+            "ai_tool": [
+              {
+                "node": "Code Tool - Stats",
+                "type": "ai_tool",
+                "index": 0
+              },
+              {
+                "node": "HTTP Request Tool - Data API",
+                "type": "ai_tool",
+                "index": 0
+              }
+            ]
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows auto prompt type with specialized system message and analytical tools"
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    {
+      "node_type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.mcpClientTool",
+      "display_name": "MCP Client Tool",
+      "examples": [
+        {
+          "name": "Filesystem MCP Tool",
+          "use_case": "Access filesystem operations via MCP protocol",
+          "complexity": "medium",
+          "parameters": {
+            "description": "Access file system operations through MCP. Can read files, list directories, create files, and search for content.",
+            "mcpServer": {
+              "transport": "stdio",
+              "command": "npx",
+              "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/path/to/allowed/directory"]
+            },
+            "tool": "read_file"
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows stdio transport MCP server with filesystem access tool"
+        },
+        {
+          "name": "Puppeteer MCP Tool",
+          "use_case": "Browser automation via MCP for AI Agents",
+          "complexity": "complex",
+          "parameters": {
+            "description": "Control a web browser to navigate pages, take screenshots, and extract content. Useful for web scraping and automated testing.",
+            "mcpServer": {
+              "transport": "stdio",
+              "command": "npx",
+              "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-puppeteer"]
+            },
+            "tool": "puppeteer_navigate"
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows Puppeteer MCP server for browser automation"
+        },
+        {
+          "name": "Database MCP Tool",
+          "use_case": "Query databases via MCP protocol",
+          "complexity": "complex",
+          "parameters": {
+            "description": "Execute SQL queries and retrieve data from PostgreSQL databases. Supports SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE operations with proper escaping.",
+            "mcpServer": {
+              "transport": "sse",
+              "url": "https://mcp-server.example.com/database"
+            },
+            "tool": "execute_query"
+          },
+          "notes": "Example shows SSE transport MCP server for remote database access"
+        }
+      ]
+    }
+  ]
+}

src/database/migrations/add-template-node-configs.sql

@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+-- Migration: Add template_node_configs table
+-- Run during `npm run rebuild` or `npm run fetch:templates`
+-- This migration is idempotent - safe to run multiple times
+
+-- Create table if it doesn't exist
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS template_node_configs (
+  id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+  node_type TEXT NOT NULL,
+  template_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+  template_name TEXT NOT NULL,
+  template_views INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
+
+  -- Node configuration (extracted from workflow)
+  node_name TEXT,                  -- Node name in workflow (e.g., "HTTP Request")
+  parameters_json TEXT NOT NULL,   -- JSON: node.parameters
+  credentials_json TEXT,            -- JSON: node.credentials (if present)
+
+  -- Pre-calculated metadata for filtering
+  has_credentials INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
+  has_expressions INTEGER DEFAULT 0,  -- Contains {{...}} or $json/$node
+  complexity TEXT CHECK(complexity IN ('simple', 'medium', 'complex')),
+  use_cases TEXT,                   -- JSON array from template.metadata.use_cases
+
+  -- Pre-calculated ranking (1 = best, 2 = second best, etc.)
+  rank INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
+
+  created_at DATETIME DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+  FOREIGN KEY (template_id) REFERENCES templates(id) ON DELETE CASCADE
+);
+
+-- Create indexes if they don't exist
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_config_node_type_rank
+  ON template_node_configs(node_type, rank);
+
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_config_complexity
+  ON template_node_configs(node_type, complexity, rank);
+
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_config_auth
+  ON template_node_configs(node_type, has_credentials, rank);
+
+-- Create view if it doesn't exist
+CREATE VIEW IF NOT EXISTS ranked_node_configs AS
+SELECT
+  node_type,
+  template_name,
+  template_views,
+  parameters_json,
+  credentials_json,
+  has_credentials,
+  has_expressions,
+  complexity,
+  use_cases,
+  rank
+FROM template_node_configs
+WHERE rank <= 5  -- Top 5 per node type
+ORDER BY node_type, rank;
+
+-- Note: Actual data population is handled by the fetch-templates script
+-- This migration only creates the schema

src/database/node-repository.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import { DatabaseAdapter } from './database-adapter';
 import { ParsedNode } from '../parsers/node-parser';
 import { SQLiteStorageService } from '../services/sqlite-storage-service';
+import { NodeTypeNormalizer } from '../utils/node-type-normalizer';
 
 export class NodeRepository {
   private db: DatabaseAdapter;
@@ -50,33 +51,30 @@ export class NodeRepository {
   
   /**
    * Get node with proper JSON deserialization
+   * Automatically normalizes node type to full form for consistent lookups
    */
   getNode(nodeType: string): any {
+    // Normalize to full form first for consistent lookups
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
+
     const row = this.db.prepare(`
       SELECT * FROM nodes WHERE node_type = ?
-    `).get(nodeType) as any;
-    
+    `).get(normalizedType) as any;
+
+    // Fallback: try original type if normalization didn't help (e.g., community nodes)
+    if (!row && normalizedType !== nodeType) {
+      const originalRow = this.db.prepare(`
+        SELECT * FROM nodes WHERE node_type = ?
+      `).get(nodeType) as any;
+
+      if (originalRow) {
+        return this.parseNodeRow(originalRow);
+      }
+    }
+
     if (!row) return null;
-    
-    return {
-      nodeType: row.node_type,
-      displayName: row.display_name,
-      description: row.description,
-      category: row.category,
-      developmentStyle: row.development_style,
-      package: row.package_name,
-      isAITool: Number(row.is_ai_tool) === 1,
-      isTrigger: Number(row.is_trigger) === 1,
-      isWebhook: Number(row.is_webhook) === 1,
-      isVersioned: Number(row.is_versioned) === 1,
-      version: row.version,
-      properties: this.safeJsonParse(row.properties_schema, []),
-      operations: this.safeJsonParse(row.operations, []),
-      credentials: this.safeJsonParse(row.credentials_required, []),
-      hasDocumentation: !!row.documentation,
-      outputs: row.outputs ? this.safeJsonParse(row.outputs, null) : null,
-      outputNames: row.output_names ? this.safeJsonParse(row.output_names, null) : null
-    };
+
+    return this.parseNodeRow(row);
   }
   
   /**
@@ -377,4 +375,78 @@ export class NodeRepository {
 
     return allResources;
   }
+
+  /**
+   * Get default values for node properties
+   */
+  getNodePropertyDefaults(nodeType: string): Record<string, any> {
+    try {
+      const node = this.getNode(nodeType);
+      if (!node || !node.properties) return {};
+
+      const defaults: Record<string, any> = {};
+
+      for (const prop of node.properties) {
+        if (prop.name && prop.default !== undefined) {
+          defaults[prop.name] = prop.default;
+        }
+      }
+
+      return defaults;
+    } catch (error) {
+      // Log error and return empty defaults rather than throwing
+      console.error(`Error getting property defaults for ${nodeType}:`, error);
+      return {};
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get the default operation for a specific resource
+   */
+  getDefaultOperationForResource(nodeType: string, resource?: string): string | undefined {
+    try {
+      const node = this.getNode(nodeType);
+      if (!node || !node.properties) return undefined;
+
+      // Find operation property that's visible for this resource
+      for (const prop of node.properties) {
+        if (prop.name === 'operation') {
+          // If there's a resource dependency, check if it matches
+          if (resource && prop.displayOptions?.show?.resource) {
+            // Validate displayOptions structure
+            const resourceDep = prop.displayOptions.show.resource;
+            if (!Array.isArray(resourceDep) && typeof resourceDep !== 'string') {
+              continue; // Skip malformed displayOptions
+            }
+
+            const allowedResources = Array.isArray(resourceDep)
+              ? resourceDep
+              : [resourceDep];
+
+            if (!allowedResources.includes(resource)) {
+              continue; // This operation property doesn't apply to our resource
+            }
+          }
+
+          // Return the default value if it exists
+          if (prop.default !== undefined) {
+            return prop.default;
+          }
+
+          // If no default but has options, return the first option's value
+          if (prop.options && Array.isArray(prop.options) && prop.options.length > 0) {
+            const firstOption = prop.options[0];
+            return typeof firstOption === 'string' ? firstOption : firstOption.value;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      // Log error and return undefined rather than throwing
+      // This ensures validation continues even with malformed node data
+      console.error(`Error getting default operation for ${nodeType}:`, error);
+      return undefined;
+    }
+
+    return undefined;
+  }
 }

src/database/schema.sql

@@ -53,5 +53,60 @@ CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_template_updated ON templates(updated_at);
 CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_template_name ON templates(name);
 CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_template_metadata ON templates(metadata_generated_at);
 
+-- Pre-extracted node configurations from templates
+-- This table stores the top node configurations from popular templates
+-- Provides fast access to real-world configuration examples
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS template_node_configs (
+  id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+  node_type TEXT NOT NULL,
+  template_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+  template_name TEXT NOT NULL,
+  template_views INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
+
+  -- Node configuration (extracted from workflow)
+  node_name TEXT,                  -- Node name in workflow (e.g., "HTTP Request")
+  parameters_json TEXT NOT NULL,   -- JSON: node.parameters
+  credentials_json TEXT,            -- JSON: node.credentials (if present)
+
+  -- Pre-calculated metadata for filtering
+  has_credentials INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
+  has_expressions INTEGER DEFAULT 0,  -- Contains {{...}} or $json/$node
+  complexity TEXT CHECK(complexity IN ('simple', 'medium', 'complex')),
+  use_cases TEXT,                   -- JSON array from template.metadata.use_cases
+
+  -- Pre-calculated ranking (1 = best, 2 = second best, etc.)
+  rank INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
+
+  created_at DATETIME DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+  FOREIGN KEY (template_id) REFERENCES templates(id) ON DELETE CASCADE
+);
+
+-- Indexes for fast queries
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_config_node_type_rank
+  ON template_node_configs(node_type, rank);
+
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_config_complexity
+  ON template_node_configs(node_type, complexity, rank);
+
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_config_auth
+  ON template_node_configs(node_type, has_credentials, rank);
+
+-- View for easy querying of top configs
+CREATE VIEW IF NOT EXISTS ranked_node_configs AS
+SELECT
+  node_type,
+  template_name,
+  template_views,
+  parameters_json,
+  credentials_json,
+  has_credentials,
+  has_expressions,
+  complexity,
+  use_cases,
+  rank
+FROM template_node_configs
+WHERE rank <= 5  -- Top 5 per node type
+ORDER BY node_type, rank;
+
 -- Note: FTS5 tables are created conditionally at runtime if FTS5 is supported
 -- See template-repository.ts initializeFTS5() method

src/http-server-single-session.ts

@@ -5,11 +5,13 @@
  * while maintaining simplicity for single-player use case
  */
 import express from 'express';
+import rateLimit from 'express-rate-limit';
 import { StreamableHTTPServerTransport } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/streamableHttp.js';
 import { SSEServerTransport } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/sse.js';
 import { N8NDocumentationMCPServer } from './mcp/server';
 import { ConsoleManager } from './utils/console-manager';
 import { logger } from './utils/logger';
+import { AuthManager } from './utils/auth';
 import { readFileSync } from 'fs';
 import dotenv from 'dotenv';
 import { getStartupBaseUrl, formatEndpointUrls, detectBaseUrl } from './utils/url-detector';
@@ -988,8 +990,41 @@ export class SingleSessionHTTPServer {
     });
 
 
-    // Main MCP endpoint with authentication
-    app.post('/mcp', jsonParser, async (req: express.Request, res: express.Response): Promise<void> => {
+    // SECURITY: Rate limiting for authentication endpoint
+    // Prevents brute force attacks and DoS
+    // See: https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp/issues/265 (HIGH-02)
+    const authLimiter = rateLimit({
+      windowMs: parseInt(process.env.AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW || '900000'), // 15 minutes
+      max: parseInt(process.env.AUTH_RATE_LIMIT_MAX || '20'), // 20 authentication attempts per IP
+      message: {
+        jsonrpc: '2.0',
+        error: {
+          code: -32000,
+          message: 'Too many authentication attempts. Please try again later.'
+        },
+        id: null
+      },
+      standardHeaders: true, // Return rate limit info in `RateLimit-*` headers
+      legacyHeaders: false, // Disable `X-RateLimit-*` headers
+      handler: (req, res) => {
+        logger.warn('Rate limit exceeded', {
+          ip: req.ip,
+          userAgent: req.get('user-agent'),
+          event: 'rate_limit'
+        });
+        res.status(429).json({
+          jsonrpc: '2.0',
+          error: {
+            code: -32000,
+            message: 'Too many authentication attempts'
+          },
+          id: null
+        });
+      }
+    });
+
+    // Main MCP endpoint with authentication and rate limiting
+    app.post('/mcp', authLimiter, jsonParser, async (req: express.Request, res: express.Response): Promise<void> => {
       // Log comprehensive debug info about the request
       logger.info('POST /mcp request received - DETAILED DEBUG', {
         headers: req.headers,
@@ -1080,15 +1115,19 @@ export class SingleSessionHTTPServer {
       
       // Extract token and trim whitespace
       const token = authHeader.slice(7).trim();
-      
-      // Check if token matches
-      if (token !== this.authToken) {
-        logger.warn('Authentication failed: Invalid token', { 
+
+      // SECURITY: Use timing-safe comparison to prevent timing attacks
+      // See: https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp/issues/265 (CRITICAL-02)
+      const isValidToken = this.authToken &&
+        AuthManager.timingSafeCompare(token, this.authToken);
+
+      if (!isValidToken) {
+        logger.warn('Authentication failed: Invalid token', {
           ip: req.ip,
           userAgent: req.get('user-agent'),
           reason: 'invalid_token'
         });
-        res.status(401).json({ 
+        res.status(401).json({
           jsonrpc: '2.0',
           error: {
             code: -32001,

src/http-server.ts

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ import { n8nDocumentationToolsFinal } from './mcp/tools';
 import { n8nManagementTools } from './mcp/tools-n8n-manager';
 import { N8NDocumentationMCPServer } from './mcp/server';
 import { logger } from './utils/logger';
+import { AuthManager } from './utils/auth';
 import { PROJECT_VERSION } from './utils/version';
 import { isN8nApiConfigured } from './config/n8n-api';
 import dotenv from 'dotenv';
@@ -308,15 +309,19 @@ export async function startFixedHTTPServer() {
     
     // Extract token and trim whitespace
     const token = authHeader.slice(7).trim();
-    
-    // Check if token matches
-    if (token !== authToken) {
-      logger.warn('Authentication failed: Invalid token', { 
+
+    // SECURITY: Use timing-safe comparison to prevent timing attacks
+    // See: https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp/issues/265 (CRITICAL-02)
+    const isValidToken = authToken &&
+      AuthManager.timingSafeCompare(token, authToken);
+
+    if (!isValidToken) {
+      logger.warn('Authentication failed: Invalid token', {
         ip: req.ip,
         userAgent: req.get('user-agent'),
         reason: 'invalid_token'
       });
-      res.status(401).json({ 
+      res.status(401).json({
         jsonrpc: '2.0',
         error: {
           code: -32001,

src/mcp-tools-engine.ts

@@ -89,10 +89,6 @@ export class MCPEngine {
     return this.repository.searchNodeProperties(args.nodeType, args.query, args.maxResults || 20);
   }
 
-  async getNodeForTask(args: any) {
-    return TaskTemplates.getTaskTemplate(args.task);
-  }
-
   async listAITools(args: any) {
     return this.repository.getAIToolNodes();
   }

src/mcp/handlers-n8n-manager.ts

@@ -6,7 +6,9 @@ import {
   WorkflowConnection,
   ExecutionStatus,
   WebhookRequest,
-  McpToolResponse
+  McpToolResponse,
+  ExecutionFilterOptions,
+  ExecutionMode
 } from '../types/n8n-api';
 import {
   validateWorkflowStructure,
@@ -16,7 +18,9 @@ import {
 import {
   N8nApiError,
   N8nNotFoundError,
-  getUserFriendlyErrorMessage
+  getUserFriendlyErrorMessage,
+  formatExecutionError,
+  formatNoExecutionError
 } from '../utils/n8n-errors';
 import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
 import { z } from 'zod';
@@ -24,6 +28,7 @@ import { WorkflowValidator } from '../services/workflow-validator';
 import { EnhancedConfigValidator } from '../services/enhanced-config-validator';
 import { NodeRepository } from '../database/node-repository';
 import { InstanceContext, validateInstanceContext } from '../types/instance-context';
+import { NodeTypeNormalizer } from '../utils/node-type-normalizer';
 import { WorkflowAutoFixer, AutoFixConfig } from '../services/workflow-auto-fixer';
 import { ExpressionFormatValidator } from '../services/expression-format-validator';
 import { handleUpdatePartialWorkflow } from './handlers-workflow-diff';
@@ -36,6 +41,7 @@ import {
   withRetry,
   getCacheStatistics
 } from '../utils/cache-utils';
+import { processExecution } from '../services/execution-processor';
 
 // Singleton n8n API client instance (backward compatibility)
 let defaultApiClient: N8nApiClient | null = null;
@@ -277,8 +283,34 @@ export async function handleCreateWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: InstanceCont
   try {
     const client = ensureApiConfigured(context);
     const input = createWorkflowSchema.parse(args);
-    
-    // Validate workflow structure
+
+    // Proactively detect SHORT form node types (common mistake)
+    const shortFormErrors: string[] = [];
+    input.nodes?.forEach((node: any, index: number) => {
+      if (node.type?.startsWith('nodes-base.') || node.type?.startsWith('nodes-langchain.')) {
+        const fullForm = node.type.startsWith('nodes-base.')
+          ? node.type.replace('nodes-base.', 'n8n-nodes-base.')
+          : node.type.replace('nodes-langchain.', '@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.');
+        shortFormErrors.push(
+          `Node ${index} ("${node.name}") uses SHORT form "${node.type}". ` +
+          `The n8n API requires FULL form. Change to "${fullForm}"`
+        );
+      }
+    });
+
+    if (shortFormErrors.length > 0) {
+      telemetry.trackWorkflowCreation(input, false);
+      return {
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Node type format error: n8n API requires FULL form node types',
+        details: {
+          errors: shortFormErrors,
+          hint: 'Use n8n-nodes-base.* instead of nodes-base.* for standard nodes'
+        }
+      };
+    }
+
+    // Validate workflow structure (n8n API expects FULL form: n8n-nodes-base.*)
     const errors = validateWorkflowStructure(input);
     if (errors.length > 0) {
       // Track validation failure
@@ -291,7 +323,7 @@ export async function handleCreateWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: InstanceCont
       };
     }
 
-    // Create workflow
+    // Create workflow (n8n API expects node types in FULL form)
     const workflow = await client.createWorkflow(input);
 
     // Track successful workflow creation
@@ -517,20 +549,17 @@ export async function handleUpdateWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: InstanceCont
     const client = ensureApiConfigured(context);
     const input = updateWorkflowSchema.parse(args);
     const { id, ...updateData } = input;
-    
+
     // If nodes/connections are being updated, validate the structure
     if (updateData.nodes || updateData.connections) {
-      // Fetch current workflow if only partial update
-      let fullWorkflow = updateData as Partial<Workflow>;
-      
-      if (!updateData.nodes || !updateData.connections) {
-        const current = await client.getWorkflow(id);
-        fullWorkflow = {
-          ...current,
-          ...updateData
-        };
-      }
-      
+      // Always fetch current workflow for validation (need all fields like name)
+      const current = await client.getWorkflow(id);
+      const fullWorkflow = {
+        ...current,
+        ...updateData
+      };
+
+      // Validate workflow structure (n8n API expects FULL form: n8n-nodes-base.*)
       const errors = validateWorkflowStructure(fullWorkflow);
       if (errors.length > 0) {
         return {
@@ -578,11 +607,12 @@ export async function handleDeleteWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: InstanceCont
   try {
     const client = ensureApiConfigured(context);
     const { id } = z.object({ id: z.string() }).parse(args);
-    
-    await client.deleteWorkflow(id);
-    
+
+    const deleted = await client.deleteWorkflow(id);
+
     return {
       success: true,
+      data: deleted,
       message: `Workflow ${id} deleted successfully`
     };
   } catch (error) {
@@ -613,12 +643,17 @@ export async function handleListWorkflows(args: unknown, context?: InstanceConte
   try {
     const client = ensureApiConfigured(context);
     const input = listWorkflowsSchema.parse(args || {});
-    
+
+    // Convert tags array to comma-separated string (n8n API format)
+    const tagsParam = input.tags && input.tags.length > 0
+      ? input.tags.join(',')
+      : undefined;
+
     const response = await client.listWorkflows({
       limit: input.limit || 100,
       cursor: input.cursor,
       active: input.active,
-      tags: input.tags,
+      tags: tagsParam as any,  // API expects string, not array
       projectId: input.projectId,
       excludePinnedData: input.excludePinnedData ?? true
     });
@@ -715,14 +750,16 @@ export async function handleValidateWorkflow(
     if (validationResult.errors.length > 0) {
       response.errors = validationResult.errors.map(e => ({
         node: e.nodeName || 'workflow',
+        nodeName: e.nodeName, // Also set nodeName for compatibility
         message: e.message,
         details: e.details
       }));
     }
-    
+
     if (validationResult.warnings.length > 0) {
       response.warnings = validationResult.warnings.map(w => ({
         node: w.nodeName || 'workflow',
+        nodeName: w.nodeName, // Also set nodeName for compatibility
         message: w.message,
         details: w.details
       }));
@@ -939,7 +976,7 @@ export async function handleTriggerWebhookWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: Inst
   try {
     const client = ensureApiConfigured(context);
     const input = triggerWebhookSchema.parse(args);
-    
+
     const webhookRequest: WebhookRequest = {
       webhookUrl: input.webhookUrl,
       httpMethod: input.httpMethod || 'POST',
@@ -947,9 +984,9 @@ export async function handleTriggerWebhookWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: Inst
       headers: input.headers,
       waitForResponse: input.waitForResponse ?? true
     };
-    
+
     const response = await client.triggerWebhook(webhookRequest);
-    
+
     return {
       success: true,
       data: response,
@@ -963,8 +1000,35 @@ export async function handleTriggerWebhookWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: Inst
         details: { errors: error.errors }
       };
     }
-    
+
     if (error instanceof N8nApiError) {
+      // Try to extract execution context from error response
+      const errorData = error.details as any;
+      const executionId = errorData?.executionId || errorData?.id || errorData?.execution?.id;
+      const workflowId = errorData?.workflowId || errorData?.workflow?.id;
+
+      // If we have execution ID, provide specific guidance with n8n_get_execution
+      if (executionId) {
+        return {
+          success: false,
+          error: formatExecutionError(executionId, workflowId),
+          code: error.code,
+          executionId,
+          workflowId: workflowId || undefined
+        };
+      }
+
+      // No execution ID available - workflow likely didn't start
+      // Provide guidance to check recent executions
+      if (error.code === 'SERVER_ERROR' || error.statusCode && error.statusCode >= 500) {
+        return {
+          success: false,
+          error: formatNoExecutionError(),
+          code: error.code
+        };
+      }
+
+      // For other errors (auth, validation, etc), use standard message
       return {
         success: false,
         error: getUserFriendlyErrorMessage(error),
@@ -972,7 +1036,7 @@ export async function handleTriggerWebhookWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: Inst
         details: error.details as Record<string, unknown> | undefined
       };
     }
-    
+
     return {
       success: false,
       error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error occurred'
@@ -983,16 +1047,72 @@ export async function handleTriggerWebhookWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: Inst
 export async function handleGetExecution(args: unknown, context?: InstanceContext): Promise<McpToolResponse> {
   try {
     const client = ensureApiConfigured(context);
-    const { id, includeData } = z.object({ 
+
+    // Parse and validate input with new parameters
+    const schema = z.object({
       id: z.string(),
+      // New filtering parameters
+      mode: z.enum(['preview', 'summary', 'filtered', 'full']).optional(),
+      nodeNames: z.array(z.string()).optional(),
+      itemsLimit: z.number().optional(),
+      includeInputData: z.boolean().optional(),
+      // Legacy parameter (backward compatibility)
       includeData: z.boolean().optional()
-    }).parse(args);
-    
-    const execution = await client.getExecution(id, includeData || false);
-    
+    });
+
+    const params = schema.parse(args);
+    const { id, mode, nodeNames, itemsLimit, includeInputData, includeData } = params;
+
+    /**
+     * Map legacy includeData parameter to mode for backward compatibility
+     *
+     * Legacy behavior:
+     * - includeData: undefined -> minimal execution summary (no data)
+     * - includeData: false -> minimal execution summary (no data)
+     * - includeData: true -> full execution data
+     *
+     * New behavior mapping:
+     * - includeData: undefined -> no mode (minimal)
+     * - includeData: false -> no mode (minimal)
+     * - includeData: true -> mode: 'summary' (2 items per node, not full)
+     *
+     * Note: Legacy true behavior returned ALL data, which could exceed token limits.
+     * New behavior caps at 2 items for safety. Users can use mode: 'full' for old behavior.
+     */
+    let effectiveMode = mode;
+    if (!effectiveMode && includeData !== undefined) {
+      effectiveMode = includeData ? 'summary' : undefined;
+    }
+
+    // Determine if we need to fetch full data from API
+    // We fetch full data if any mode is specified (including preview) or legacy includeData is true
+    // Preview mode needs the data to analyze structure and generate recommendations
+    const fetchFullData = effectiveMode !== undefined || includeData === true;
+
+    // Fetch execution from n8n API
+    const execution = await client.getExecution(id, fetchFullData);
+
+    // If no filtering options specified, return original execution (backward compatibility)
+    if (!effectiveMode && !nodeNames && itemsLimit === undefined) {
+      return {
+        success: true,
+        data: execution
+      };
+    }
+
+    // Apply filtering using ExecutionProcessor
+    const filterOptions: ExecutionFilterOptions = {
+      mode: effectiveMode,
+      nodeNames,
+      itemsLimit,
+      includeInputData
+    };
+
+    const processedExecution = processExecution(execution, filterOptions);
+
     return {
       success: true,
-      data: execution
+      data: processedExecution
     };
   } catch (error) {
     if (error instanceof z.ZodError) {
@@ -1002,7 +1122,7 @@ export async function handleGetExecution(args: unknown, context?: InstanceContex
         details: { errors: error.errors }
       };
     }
-    
+
     if (error instanceof N8nApiError) {
       return {
         success: false,
@@ -1010,7 +1130,7 @@ export async function handleGetExecution(args: unknown, context?: InstanceContex
         code: error.code
       };
     }
-    
+
     return {
       success: false,
       error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error occurred'

src/mcp/handlers-workflow-diff.ts

@@ -27,16 +27,26 @@ const workflowDiffSchema = z.object({
     // Connection operations
     source: z.string().optional(),
     target: z.string().optional(),
+    from: z.string().optional(),  // For rewireConnection
+    to: z.string().optional(),    // For rewireConnection
     sourceOutput: z.string().optional(),
     targetInput: z.string().optional(),
     sourceIndex: z.number().optional(),
     targetIndex: z.number().optional(),
+    // Smart parameters (Phase 1 UX improvement)
+    branch: z.enum(['true', 'false']).optional(),
+    case: z.number().optional(),
+    ignoreErrors: z.boolean().optional(),
+    // Connection cleanup operations
+    dryRun: z.boolean().optional(),
+    connections: z.any().optional(),
     // Metadata operations
     settings: z.any().optional(),
     name: z.string().optional(),
     tag: z.string().optional(),
   })),
   validateOnly: z.boolean().optional(),
+  continueOnError: z.boolean().optional(),
 });
 
 export async function handleUpdatePartialWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: InstanceContext): Promise<McpToolResponse> {
@@ -80,17 +90,28 @@ export async function handleUpdatePartialWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: Insta
     
     // Apply diff operations
     const diffEngine = new WorkflowDiffEngine();
-    const diffResult = await diffEngine.applyDiff(workflow, input as WorkflowDiffRequest);
-    
+    const diffRequest = input as WorkflowDiffRequest;
+    const diffResult = await diffEngine.applyDiff(workflow, diffRequest);
+
+    // Check if this is a complete failure or partial success in continueOnError mode
     if (!diffResult.success) {
-      return {
-        success: false,
-        error: 'Failed to apply diff operations',
-        details: {
-          errors: diffResult.errors,
-          operationsApplied: diffResult.operationsApplied
-        }
-      };
+      // In continueOnError mode, partial success is still valuable
+      if (diffRequest.continueOnError && diffResult.workflow && diffResult.operationsApplied && diffResult.operationsApplied > 0) {
+        logger.info(`continueOnError mode: Applying ${diffResult.operationsApplied} successful operations despite ${diffResult.failed?.length || 0} failures`);
+        // Continue to update workflow with partial changes
+      } else {
+        // Complete failure - return error
+        return {
+          success: false,
+          error: 'Failed to apply diff operations',
+          details: {
+            errors: diffResult.errors,
+            operationsApplied: diffResult.operationsApplied,
+            applied: diffResult.applied,
+            failed: diffResult.failed
+          }
+        };
+      }
     }
     
     // If validateOnly, return validation result
@@ -116,7 +137,10 @@ export async function handleUpdatePartialWorkflow(args: unknown, context?: Insta
         details: {
           operationsApplied: diffResult.operationsApplied,
           workflowId: updatedWorkflow.id,
-          workflowName: updatedWorkflow.name
+          workflowName: updatedWorkflow.name,
+          applied: diffResult.applied,
+          failed: diffResult.failed,
+          errors: diffResult.errors
         }
       };
     } catch (error) {

src/mcp/index.ts

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 import { N8NDocumentationMCPServer } from './server';
 import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
 import { TelemetryConfigManager } from '../telemetry/config-manager';
+import { existsSync } from 'fs';
 
 // Add error details to stderr for Claude Desktop debugging
 process.on('uncaughtException', (error) => {
@@ -21,6 +22,36 @@ process.on('unhandledRejection', (reason, promise) => {
   process.exit(1);
 });
 
+/**
+ * Detects if running in a container environment (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc.)
+ * Uses multiple detection methods for robustness:
+ * 1. Environment variables (IS_DOCKER, IS_CONTAINER with multiple formats)
+ * 2. Filesystem markers (/.dockerenv, /run/.containerenv)
+ */
+function isContainerEnvironment(): boolean {
+  // Check environment variables with multiple truthy formats
+  const dockerEnv = (process.env.IS_DOCKER || '').toLowerCase();
+  const containerEnv = (process.env.IS_CONTAINER || '').toLowerCase();
+
+  if (['true', '1', 'yes'].includes(dockerEnv)) {
+    return true;
+  }
+  if (['true', '1', 'yes'].includes(containerEnv)) {
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  // Fallback: Check filesystem markers
+  // /.dockerenv exists in Docker containers
+  // /run/.containerenv exists in Podman containers
+  try {
+    return existsSync('/.dockerenv') || existsSync('/run/.containerenv');
+  } catch (error) {
+    // If filesystem check fails, assume not in container
+    logger.debug('Container detection filesystem check failed:', error);
+    return false;
+  }
+}
+
 async function main() {
   // Handle telemetry CLI commands
   const args = process.argv.slice(2);
@@ -91,6 +122,67 @@ Learn more: https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp/blob/main/PRIVACY.md
     } else {
       // Stdio mode - for local Claude Desktop
       const server = new N8NDocumentationMCPServer();
+
+      // Graceful shutdown handler (fixes Issue #277)
+      let isShuttingDown = false;
+      const shutdown = async (signal: string = 'UNKNOWN') => {
+        if (isShuttingDown) return; // Prevent multiple shutdown calls
+        isShuttingDown = true;
+
+        try {
+          logger.info(`Shutdown initiated by: ${signal}`);
+
+          await server.shutdown();
+
+          // Close stdin to signal we're done reading
+          if (process.stdin && !process.stdin.destroyed) {
+            process.stdin.pause();
+            process.stdin.destroy();
+          }
+
+          // Exit with timeout to ensure we don't hang
+          // Increased to 1000ms for slower systems
+          setTimeout(() => {
+            logger.warn('Shutdown timeout exceeded, forcing exit');
+            process.exit(0);
+          }, 1000).unref();
+
+          // Let the timeout handle the exit for graceful shutdown
+          // (removed immediate exit to allow cleanup to complete)
+        } catch (error) {
+          logger.error('Error during shutdown:', error);
+          process.exit(1);
+        }
+      };
+
+      // Handle termination signals (fixes Issue #277)
+      // Signal handling strategy:
+      // - Claude Desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux): stdin handlers + signal handlers
+      //   Primary: stdin close when Claude quits | Fallback: SIGTERM/SIGINT/SIGHUP
+      // - Container environments: signal handlers ONLY
+      //   stdin closed in detached mode would trigger immediate shutdown
+      //   Container detection via IS_DOCKER/IS_CONTAINER env vars + filesystem markers
+      // - Manual execution: Both stdin and signal handlers work
+      process.on('SIGTERM', () => shutdown('SIGTERM'));
+      process.on('SIGINT', () => shutdown('SIGINT'));
+      process.on('SIGHUP', () => shutdown('SIGHUP'));
+
+      // Handle stdio disconnect - PRIMARY shutdown mechanism for Claude Desktop
+      // Skip in container environments (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman) to prevent
+      // premature shutdown when stdin is closed in detached mode.
+      // Containers rely on signal handlers (SIGTERM/SIGINT/SIGHUP) for proper shutdown.
+      const isContainer = isContainerEnvironment();
+
+      if (!isContainer && process.stdin.readable && !process.stdin.destroyed) {
+        try {
+          process.stdin.on('end', () => shutdown('STDIN_END'));
+          process.stdin.on('close', () => shutdown('STDIN_CLOSE'));
+        } catch (error) {
+          logger.error('Failed to register stdin handlers, using signal handlers only:', error);
+          // Continue - signal handlers will still work
+        }
+      }
+
       await server.run();
     }
   } catch (error) {

src/mcp/server.ts

@@ -27,7 +27,8 @@ import * as n8nHandlers from './handlers-n8n-manager';
 import { handleUpdatePartialWorkflow } from './handlers-workflow-diff';
 import { getToolDocumentation, getToolsOverview } from './tools-documentation';
 import { PROJECT_VERSION } from '../utils/version';
-import { normalizeNodeType, getNodeTypeAlternatives, getWorkflowNodeType } from '../utils/node-utils';
+import { getNodeTypeAlternatives, getWorkflowNodeType } from '../utils/node-utils';
+import { NodeTypeNormalizer } from '../utils/node-type-normalizer';
 import { ToolValidation, Validator, ValidationError } from '../utils/validation-schemas';
 import {
   negotiateProtocolVersion,
@@ -397,7 +398,8 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
         telemetry.trackError(
           error instanceof Error ? error.constructor.name : 'UnknownError',
           `tool_execution`,
-          name
+          name,
+          errorMessage
         );
 
         // Track tool sequence even for errors
@@ -597,16 +599,23 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
    */
   private validateToolParamsBasic(toolName: string, args: any, requiredParams: string[]): void {
     const missing: string[] = [];
-    
+    const invalid: string[] = [];
+
     for (const param of requiredParams) {
       if (!(param in args) || args[param] === undefined || args[param] === null) {
         missing.push(param);
+      } else if (typeof args[param] === 'string' && args[param].trim() === '') {
+        invalid.push(`${param} (empty string)`);
       }
     }
-    
+
     if (missing.length > 0) {
       throw new Error(`Missing required parameters for ${toolName}: ${missing.join(', ')}. Please provide the required parameters to use this tool.`);
     }
+
+    if (invalid.length > 0) {
+      throw new Error(`Invalid parameters for ${toolName}: ${invalid.join(', ')}. String parameters cannot be empty.`);
+    }
   }
 
   /**
@@ -712,7 +721,7 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
         this.validateToolParams(name, args, ['query']);
         // Convert limit to number if provided, otherwise use default
         const limit = args.limit !== undefined ? Number(args.limit) || 20 : 20;
-        return this.searchNodes(args.query, limit, { mode: args.mode });
+        return this.searchNodes(args.query, limit, { mode: args.mode, includeExamples: args.includeExamples });
       case 'list_ai_tools':
         // No required parameters
         return this.listAITools();
@@ -724,14 +733,11 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
         return this.getDatabaseStatistics();
       case 'get_node_essentials':
         this.validateToolParams(name, args, ['nodeType']);
-        return this.getNodeEssentials(args.nodeType);
+        return this.getNodeEssentials(args.nodeType, args.includeExamples);
       case 'search_node_properties':
         this.validateToolParams(name, args, ['nodeType', 'query']);
         const maxResults = args.maxResults !== undefined ? Number(args.maxResults) || 20 : 20;
         return this.searchNodeProperties(args.nodeType, args.query, maxResults);
-      case 'get_node_for_task':
-        this.validateToolParams(name, args, ['task']);
-        return this.getNodeForTask(args.task);
       case 'list_tasks':
         // No required parameters
         return this.listTasks(args.category);
@@ -966,9 +972,9 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
   private async getNodeInfo(nodeType: string): Promise<any> {
     await this.ensureInitialized();
     if (!this.repository) throw new Error('Repository not initialized');
-    
-    // First try with normalized type
-    const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(nodeType);
+
+    // First try with normalized type (repository will also normalize internally)
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
     let node = this.repository.getNode(normalizedType);
     
     if (!node && normalizedType !== nodeType) {
@@ -1029,11 +1035,12 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
   }
 
   private async searchNodes(
-    query: string, 
+    query: string,
     limit: number = 20,
-    options?: { 
+    options?: {
       mode?: 'OR' | 'AND' | 'FUZZY';
       includeSource?: boolean;
+      includeExamples?: boolean;
     }
   ): Promise<any> {
     await this.ensureInitialized();
@@ -1059,16 +1066,23 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
     
     if (ftsExists) {
       // Use FTS5 search with normalized query
-      return this.searchNodesFTS(normalizedQuery, limit, searchMode);
+      logger.debug(`Using FTS5 search with includeExamples=${options?.includeExamples}`);
+      return this.searchNodesFTS(normalizedQuery, limit, searchMode, options);
     } else {
       // Fallback to LIKE search with normalized query
-      return this.searchNodesLIKE(normalizedQuery, limit);
+      logger.debug('Using LIKE search (no FTS5)');
+      return this.searchNodesLIKE(normalizedQuery, limit, options);
     }
   }
-  
-  private async searchNodesFTS(query: string, limit: number, mode: 'OR' | 'AND' | 'FUZZY'): Promise<any> {
+
+  private async searchNodesFTS(
+    query: string,
+    limit: number,
+    mode: 'OR' | 'AND' | 'FUZZY',
+    options?: { includeSource?: boolean; includeExamples?: boolean; }
+  ): Promise<any> {
     if (!this.db) throw new Error('Database not initialized');
-    
+
     // Clean and prepare the query
     const cleanedQuery = query.trim();
     if (!cleanedQuery) {
@@ -1167,12 +1181,40 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
         })),
         totalCount: scoredNodes.length
       };
-      
+
       // Only include mode if it's not the default
       if (mode !== 'OR') {
         result.mode = mode;
       }
 
+      // Add examples if requested
+      if (options && options.includeExamples) {
+        try {
+          for (const nodeResult of result.results) {
+            const examples = this.db!.prepare(`
+              SELECT
+                parameters_json,
+                template_name,
+                template_views
+              FROM template_node_configs
+              WHERE node_type = ?
+              ORDER BY rank
+              LIMIT 2
+            `).all(nodeResult.workflowNodeType) as any[];
+
+            if (examples.length > 0) {
+              nodeResult.examples = examples.map((ex: any) => ({
+                configuration: JSON.parse(ex.parameters_json),
+                template: ex.template_name,
+                views: ex.template_views
+              }));
+            }
+          }
+        } catch (error: any) {
+          logger.error(`Failed to add examples:`, error);
+        }
+      }
+
       // Track search query telemetry
       telemetry.trackSearchQuery(query, scoredNodes.length, mode ?? 'OR');
 
@@ -1349,24 +1391,28 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
     return dp[m][n];
   }
   
-  private async searchNodesLIKE(query: string, limit: number): Promise<any> {
+  private async searchNodesLIKE(
+    query: string,
+    limit: number,
+    options?: { includeSource?: boolean; includeExamples?: boolean; }
+  ): Promise<any> {
     if (!this.db) throw new Error('Database not initialized');
-    
+
     // This is the existing LIKE-based implementation
     // Handle exact phrase searches with quotes
     if (query.startsWith('"') && query.endsWith('"')) {
       const exactPhrase = query.slice(1, -1);
       const nodes = this.db!.prepare(`
-        SELECT * FROM nodes 
+        SELECT * FROM nodes
         WHERE node_type LIKE ? OR display_name LIKE ? OR description LIKE ?
         LIMIT ?
       `).all(`%${exactPhrase}%`, `%${exactPhrase}%`, `%${exactPhrase}%`, limit * 3) as NodeRow[];
-      
+
       // Apply relevance ranking for exact phrase search
       const rankedNodes = this.rankSearchResults(nodes, exactPhrase, limit);
-      
-      return { 
-        query, 
+
+      const result: any = {
+        query,
         results: rankedNodes.map(node => ({
           nodeType: node.node_type,
           workflowNodeType: getWorkflowNodeType(node.package_name, node.node_type),
@@ -1374,9 +1420,39 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
           description: node.description,
           category: node.category,
           package: node.package_name
-        })), 
-        totalCount: rankedNodes.length 
+        })),
+        totalCount: rankedNodes.length
       };
+
+      // Add examples if requested
+      if (options?.includeExamples) {
+        for (const nodeResult of result.results) {
+          try {
+            const examples = this.db!.prepare(`
+              SELECT
+                parameters_json,
+                template_name,
+                template_views
+              FROM template_node_configs
+              WHERE node_type = ?
+              ORDER BY rank
+              LIMIT 2
+            `).all(nodeResult.workflowNodeType) as any[];
+
+            if (examples.length > 0) {
+              nodeResult.examples = examples.map((ex: any) => ({
+                configuration: JSON.parse(ex.parameters_json),
+                template: ex.template_name,
+                views: ex.template_views
+              }));
+            }
+          } catch (error: any) {
+            logger.warn(`Failed to fetch examples for ${nodeResult.nodeType}:`, error.message);
+          }
+        }
+      }
+
+      return result;
     }
     
     // Split into words for normal search
@@ -1403,8 +1479,8 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
     
     // Apply relevance ranking
     const rankedNodes = this.rankSearchResults(nodes, query, limit);
-    
-    return {
+
+    const result: any = {
       query,
       results: rankedNodes.map(node => ({
         nodeType: node.node_type,
@@ -1416,6 +1492,36 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
       })),
       totalCount: rankedNodes.length
     };
+
+    // Add examples if requested
+    if (options?.includeExamples) {
+      for (const nodeResult of result.results) {
+        try {
+          const examples = this.db!.prepare(`
+            SELECT
+              parameters_json,
+              template_name,
+              template_views
+            FROM template_node_configs
+            WHERE node_type = ?
+            ORDER BY rank
+            LIMIT 2
+          `).all(nodeResult.workflowNodeType) as any[];
+
+          if (examples.length > 0) {
+            nodeResult.examples = examples.map((ex: any) => ({
+              configuration: JSON.parse(ex.parameters_json),
+              template: ex.template_name,
+              views: ex.template_views
+            }));
+          }
+        } catch (error: any) {
+          logger.warn(`Failed to fetch examples for ${nodeResult.nodeType}:`, error.message);
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    return result;
   }
 
   private calculateRelevance(node: NodeRow, query: string): string {
@@ -1604,9 +1710,9 @@ export class N8NDocumentationMCPServer {
   private async getNodeDocumentation(nodeType: string): Promise<any> {
     await this.ensureInitialized();
     if (!this.db) throw new Error('Database not initialized');
-    
+
     // First try with normalized type
-    const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(nodeType);
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
     let node = this.db!.prepare(`
       SELECT node_type, display_name, documentation, description 
       FROM nodes 
@@ -1732,18 +1838,18 @@ Full documentation is being prepared. For now, use get_node_essentials for confi
     };
   }
 
-  private async getNodeEssentials(nodeType: string): Promise<any> {
+  private async getNodeEssentials(nodeType: string, includeExamples?: boolean): Promise<any> {
     await this.ensureInitialized();
     if (!this.repository) throw new Error('Repository not initialized');
-    
-    // Check cache first
-    const cacheKey = `essentials:${nodeType}`;
+
+    // Check cache first (cache key includes includeExamples)
+    const cacheKey = `essentials:${nodeType}:${includeExamples ? 'withExamples' : 'basic'}`;
     const cached = this.cache.get(cacheKey);
     if (cached) return cached;
     
     // Get the full node information
     // First try with normalized type
-    const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(nodeType);
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
     let node = this.repository.getNode(normalizedType);
     
     if (!node && normalizedType !== nodeType) {
@@ -1804,20 +1910,67 @@ Full documentation is being prepared. For now, use get_node_essentials for confi
         developmentStyle: node.developmentStyle ?? 'programmatic'
       }
     };
-    
+
+    // Add examples from templates if requested
+    if (includeExamples) {
+      try {
+        // Use the already-computed workflowNodeType from result (line 1888)
+        // This ensures consistency with search_nodes behavior (line 1203)
+        const examples = this.db!.prepare(`
+          SELECT
+            parameters_json,
+            template_name,
+            template_views,
+            complexity,
+            use_cases,
+            has_credentials,
+            has_expressions
+          FROM template_node_configs
+          WHERE node_type = ?
+          ORDER BY rank
+          LIMIT 3
+        `).all(result.workflowNodeType) as any[];
+
+        if (examples.length > 0) {
+          (result as any).examples = examples.map((ex: any) => ({
+            configuration: JSON.parse(ex.parameters_json),
+            source: {
+              template: ex.template_name,
+              views: ex.template_views,
+              complexity: ex.complexity
+            },
+            useCases: ex.use_cases ? JSON.parse(ex.use_cases).slice(0, 2) : [],
+            metadata: {
+              hasCredentials: ex.has_credentials === 1,
+              hasExpressions: ex.has_expressions === 1
+            }
+          }));
+
+          (result as any).examplesCount = examples.length;
+        } else {
+          (result as any).examples = [];
+          (result as any).examplesCount = 0;
+        }
+      } catch (error: any) {
+        logger.warn(`Failed to fetch examples for ${nodeType}:`, error.message);
+        (result as any).examples = [];
+        (result as any).examplesCount = 0;
+      }
+    }
+
     // Cache for 1 hour
     this.cache.set(cacheKey, result, 3600);
-    
+
     return result;
   }
 
   private async searchNodeProperties(nodeType: string, query: string, maxResults: number = 20): Promise<any> {
     await this.ensureInitialized();
     if (!this.repository) throw new Error('Repository not initialized');
-    
+
     // Get the node
     // First try with normalized type
-    const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(nodeType);
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
     let node = this.repository.getNode(normalizedType);
     
     if (!node && normalizedType !== nodeType) {
@@ -1865,43 +2018,6 @@ Full documentation is being prepared. For now, use get_node_essentials for confi
     };
   }
 
-  private async getNodeForTask(task: string): Promise<any> {
-    const template = TaskTemplates.getTaskTemplate(task);
-    
-    if (!template) {
-      // Try to find similar tasks
-      const similar = TaskTemplates.searchTasks(task);
-      throw new Error(
-        `Unknown task: ${task}. ` +
-        (similar.length > 0 
-          ? `Did you mean: ${similar.slice(0, 3).join(', ')}?`
-          : `Use 'list_tasks' to see available tasks.`)
-      );
-    }
-    
-    return {
-      task: template.task,
-      description: template.description,
-      nodeType: template.nodeType,
-      configuration: template.configuration,
-      userMustProvide: template.userMustProvide,
-      optionalEnhancements: template.optionalEnhancements || [],
-      notes: template.notes || [],
-      example: {
-        node: {
-          type: template.nodeType,
-          parameters: template.configuration
-        },
-        userInputsNeeded: template.userMustProvide.map(p => ({
-          property: p.property,
-          currentValue: this.getPropertyValue(template.configuration, p.property),
-          description: p.description,
-          example: p.example
-        }))
-      }
-    };
-  }
-  
   private getPropertyValue(config: any, path: string): any {
     const parts = path.split('.');
     let value = config;
@@ -1972,17 +2088,17 @@ Full documentation is being prepared. For now, use get_node_essentials for confi
   ): Promise<any> {
     await this.ensureInitialized();
     if (!this.repository) throw new Error('Repository not initialized');
-    
+
     // Get node info to access properties
     // First try with normalized type
-    const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(nodeType);
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
     let node = this.repository.getNode(normalizedType);
-    
+
     if (!node && normalizedType !== nodeType) {
       // Try original if normalization changed it
       node = this.repository.getNode(nodeType);
     }
-    
+
     if (!node) {
       // Fallback to other alternatives for edge cases
       const alternatives = getNodeTypeAlternatives(normalizedType);
@@ -2030,10 +2146,10 @@ Full documentation is being prepared. For now, use get_node_essentials for confi
   private async getPropertyDependencies(nodeType: string, config?: Record<string, any>): Promise<any> {
     await this.ensureInitialized();
     if (!this.repository) throw new Error('Repository not initialized');
-    
+
     // Get node info to access properties
     // First try with normalized type
-    const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(nodeType);
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
     let node = this.repository.getNode(normalizedType);
     
     if (!node && normalizedType !== nodeType) {
@@ -2084,10 +2200,10 @@ Full documentation is being prepared. For now, use get_node_essentials for confi
   private async getNodeAsToolInfo(nodeType: string): Promise<any> {
     await this.ensureInitialized();
     if (!this.repository) throw new Error('Repository not initialized');
-    
+
     // Get node info
     // First try with normalized type
-    const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(nodeType);
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
     let node = this.repository.getNode(normalizedType);
     
     if (!node && normalizedType !== nodeType) {
@@ -2307,10 +2423,10 @@ Full documentation is being prepared. For now, use get_node_essentials for confi
   private async validateNodeMinimal(nodeType: string, config: Record<string, any>): Promise<any> {
     await this.ensureInitialized();
     if (!this.repository) throw new Error('Repository not initialized');
-    
+
     // Get node info
     // First try with normalized type
-    const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(nodeType);
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
     let node = this.repository.getNode(normalizedType);
     
     if (!node && normalizedType !== nodeType) {
@@ -2659,24 +2775,19 @@ Full documentation is being prepared. For now, use get_node_essentials for confi
           expressionsValidated: result.statistics.expressionsValidated,
           errorCount: result.errors.length,
           warningCount: result.warnings.length
-        }
-      };
-      
-      if (result.errors.length > 0) {
-        response.errors = result.errors.map(e => ({
+        },
+        // Always include errors and warnings arrays for consistent API response
+        errors: result.errors.map(e => ({
           node: e.nodeName || 'workflow',
           message: e.message,
           details: e.details
-        }));
-      }
-      
-      if (result.warnings.length > 0) {
-        response.warnings = result.warnings.map(w => ({
+        })),
+        warnings: result.warnings.map(w => ({
           node: w.nodeName || 'workflow',
           message: w.message,
           details: w.details
-        }));
-      }
+        }))
+      };
       
       if (result.suggestions.length > 0) {
         response.suggestions = result.suggestions;

src/mcp/tool-docs/discovery/list-ai-tools.ts

@@ -4,26 +4,30 @@ export const listAiToolsDoc: ToolDocumentation = {
   name: 'list_ai_tools',
   category: 'discovery',
   essentials: {
-    description: 'Returns 263 nodes with built-in AI features. CRITICAL: Any of the 525 n8n nodes can be used as an AI tool by connecting it to an AI Agent node\'s tool port. This list only shows nodes with AI-specific features, not all usable nodes.',
+    description: 'DEPRECATED: Basic list of 263 AI nodes. For comprehensive AI Agent guidance, use tools_documentation({topic: "ai_agents_guide"}). That guide covers architecture, connections, tools, validation, and best practices. Use search_nodes({query: "AI", includeExamples: true}) for AI nodes with working examples.',
     keyParameters: [],
-    example: 'list_ai_tools()',
+    example: 'tools_documentation({topic: "ai_agents_guide"}) // Recommended alternative',
     performance: 'Instant (cached)',
     tips: [
-      'ANY node can be an AI tool - not limited to this list',
-      'Connect Slack, Database, HTTP Request, etc. to AI Agent tool port',
+      'NEW: Use ai_agents_guide for comprehensive AI workflow documentation',
+      'Use search_nodes({includeExamples: true}) for AI nodes with real-world examples',
+      'ANY node can be an AI tool - not limited to AI-specific nodes',
       'Use get_node_as_tool_info for guidance on any node'
     ]
   },
   full: {
-    description: 'Lists 263 nodes that have built-in AI capabilities or are optimized for AI workflows. IMPORTANT: This is NOT a complete list of nodes usable as AI tools. Any of the 525 n8n nodes can be connected to an AI Agent node\'s tool port to function as an AI tool. This includes Slack, Google Sheets, databases, HTTP requests, and more.',
+    description: '**DEPRECATED in favor of ai_agents_guide**. Lists 263 nodes with built-in AI capabilities. For comprehensive documentation on building AI Agent workflows, use tools_documentation({topic: "ai_agents_guide"}) which covers architecture, the 8 AI connection types, validation, and best practices with real examples. IMPORTANT: This basic list is NOT a complete guide - use the full AI Agents guide instead.',
     parameters: {},
-    returns: 'Array of 263 AI-optimized nodes including: OpenAI (GPT-3/4), Anthropic (Claude), Google AI (Gemini/PaLM), Cohere, HuggingFace, Pinecone, Qdrant, Supabase Vector Store, LangChain nodes, embeddings processors, vector stores, chat models, and AI-specific utilities. Each entry includes nodeType, displayName, and AI-specific capabilities.',
+    returns: 'Array of 263 AI-optimized nodes. RECOMMENDED: Use ai_agents_guide for comprehensive guidance, or search_nodes({query: "AI", includeExamples: true}) for AI nodes with working configuration examples.',
     examples: [
-      'list_ai_tools() - Returns all 263 AI-optimized nodes',
-      '// To use ANY node as AI tool:',
-      '// 1. Add any node (e.g., Slack, MySQL, HTTP Request)',  
-      '// 2. Connect it to AI Agent node\'s "Tool" input port',
-      '// 3. The AI agent can now use that node\'s functionality'
+      '// RECOMMENDED: Use the comprehensive AI Agents guide',
+      'tools_documentation({topic: "ai_agents_guide"})',
+      '',
+      '// Or search for AI nodes with real-world examples',
+      'search_nodes({query: "AI Agent", includeExamples: true})',
+      '',
+      '// Basic list (deprecated)',
+      'list_ai_tools() - Returns 263 AI-optimized nodes'
     ],
     useCases: [
       'Discover AI model integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI)',

src/mcp/tool-docs/guides/ai-agents-guide.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,738 @@
+import { ToolDocumentation } from '../types';
+
+export const aiAgentsGuide: ToolDocumentation = {
+  name: 'ai_agents_guide',
+  category: 'guides',
+  essentials: {
+    description: 'Comprehensive guide to building AI Agent workflows in n8n. Covers architecture, connections, tools, validation, and best practices for production AI systems.',
+    keyParameters: [],
+    example: 'Use tools_documentation({topic: "ai_agents_guide"}) to access this guide',
+    performance: 'N/A - Documentation only',
+    tips: [
+      'Start with Chat Trigger → AI Agent → Language Model pattern',
+      'Always connect language model BEFORE enabling AI Agent',
+      'Use proper toolDescription for all AI tools (15+ characters)',
+      'Validate workflows with n8n_validate_workflow before deployment',
+      'Use includeExamples=true when searching for AI nodes',
+      'Check FINAL_AI_VALIDATION_SPEC.md for detailed requirements'
+    ]
+  },
+  full: {
+    description: `# Complete Guide to AI Agents in n8n
+
+This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to build production-ready AI Agent workflows in n8n.
+
+## Table of Contents
+1. [AI Agent Architecture](#architecture)
+2. [Essential Connection Types](#connections)
+3. [Building Your First AI Agent](#first-agent)
+4. [AI Tools Deep Dive](#tools)
+5. [Advanced Patterns](#advanced)
+6. [Validation & Best Practices](#validation)
+7. [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
+
+---
+
+## 1. AI Agent Architecture {#architecture}
+
+### Core Components
+
+An n8n AI Agent workflow typically consists of:
+
+1. **Chat Trigger**: Entry point for user interactions
+   - Webhook-based or manual trigger
+   - Supports streaming responses (responseMode)
+   - Passes user message to AI Agent
+
+2. **AI Agent**: The orchestrator
+   - Manages conversation flow
+   - Decides when to use tools
+   - Iterates until task is complete
+   - Supports fallback models (v2.1+)
+
+3. **Language Model**: The AI brain
+   - OpenAI GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, etc.
+   - Connected via ai_languageModel port
+   - Can have primary + fallback for reliability
+
+4. **Tools**: AI Agent's capabilities
+   - HTTP Request, Code, Vector Store, etc.
+   - Connected via ai_tool port
+   - Each tool needs clear toolDescription
+
+5. **Optional Components**:
+   - Memory (conversation history)
+   - Output Parser (structured responses)
+   - Vector Store (knowledge retrieval)
+
+### Connection Flow
+
+**CRITICAL**: AI connections flow TO the consumer (reversed from standard n8n):
+
+\`\`\`
+Standard n8n:  [Source] --main--> [Target]
+AI pattern:    [Language Model] --ai_languageModel--> [AI Agent]
+               [HTTP Tool] --ai_tool--> [AI Agent]
+\`\`\`
+
+This is why you use \`sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel"\` when connecting components.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Essential Connection Types {#connections}
+
+### The 8 AI Connection Types
+
+1. **ai_languageModel**
+   - FROM: OpenAI Chat Model, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.
+   - TO: AI Agent, Basic LLM Chain
+   - REQUIRED: Every AI Agent needs 1-2 language models
+   - Example: \`{type: "addConnection", source: "OpenAI", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel"}\`
+
+2. **ai_tool**
+   - FROM: Any tool node (HTTP Request Tool, Code Tool, etc.)
+   - TO: AI Agent
+   - REQUIRED: At least 1 tool recommended
+   - Example: \`{type: "addConnection", source: "HTTP Request Tool", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"}\`
+
+3. **ai_memory**
+   - FROM: Window Buffer Memory, Conversation Summary, etc.
+   - TO: AI Agent
+   - OPTIONAL: 0-1 memory system
+   - Enables conversation history tracking
+
+4. **ai_outputParser**
+   - FROM: Structured Output Parser, JSON Parser, etc.
+   - TO: AI Agent
+   - OPTIONAL: For structured responses
+   - Must set hasOutputParser=true on AI Agent
+
+5. **ai_embedding**
+   - FROM: Embeddings OpenAI, Embeddings Google, etc.
+   - TO: Vector Store (Pinecone, In-Memory, etc.)
+   - REQUIRED: For vector-based retrieval
+
+6. **ai_vectorStore**
+   - FROM: Vector Store node
+   - TO: Vector Store Tool
+   - REQUIRED: For retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
+
+7. **ai_document**
+   - FROM: Document Loader, Default Data Loader
+   - TO: Vector Store
+   - REQUIRED: Provides data for vector storage
+
+8. **ai_textSplitter**
+   - FROM: Text Splitter nodes
+   - TO: Document processing chains
+   - OPTIONAL: Chunk large documents
+
+### Connection Examples
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+// Basic AI Agent setup
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({
+  id: "workflow_id",
+  operations: [
+    // Connect language model (REQUIRED)
+    {
+      type: "addConnection",
+      source: "OpenAI Chat Model",
+      target: "AI Agent",
+      sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel"
+    },
+    // Connect tools
+    {
+      type: "addConnection",
+      source: "HTTP Request Tool",
+      target: "AI Agent",
+      sourceOutput: "ai_tool"
+    },
+    {
+      type: "addConnection",
+      source: "Code Tool",
+      target: "AI Agent",
+      sourceOutput: "ai_tool"
+    },
+    // Add memory (optional)
+    {
+      type: "addConnection",
+      source: "Window Buffer Memory",
+      target: "AI Agent",
+      sourceOutput: "ai_memory"
+    }
+  ]
+})
+\`\`\`
+
+---
+
+## 3. Building Your First AI Agent {#first-agent}
+
+### Step-by-Step Tutorial
+
+#### Step 1: Create Chat Trigger
+
+Use \`n8n_create_workflow\` or manually create a workflow with:
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+{
+  name: "My First AI Agent",
+  nodes: [
+    {
+      id: "chat_trigger",
+      name: "Chat Trigger",
+      type: "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chatTrigger",
+      position: [100, 100],
+      parameters: {
+        options: {
+          responseMode: "lastNode"  // or "streaming" for real-time
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  ],
+  connections: {}
+}
+\`\`\`
+
+#### Step 2: Add Language Model
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({
+  id: "workflow_id",
+  operations: [
+    {
+      type: "addNode",
+      node: {
+        name: "OpenAI Chat Model",
+        type: "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi",
+        position: [300, 50],
+        parameters: {
+          model: "gpt-4",
+          temperature: 0.7
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  ]
+})
+\`\`\`
+
+#### Step 3: Add AI Agent
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({
+  id: "workflow_id",
+  operations: [
+    {
+      type: "addNode",
+      node: {
+        name: "AI Agent",
+        type: "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent",
+        position: [300, 150],
+        parameters: {
+          promptType: "auto",
+          systemMessage: "You are a helpful assistant. Be concise and accurate."
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  ]
+})
+\`\`\`
+
+#### Step 4: Connect Components
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({
+  id: "workflow_id",
+  operations: [
+    // Chat Trigger → AI Agent (main connection)
+    {
+      type: "addConnection",
+      source: "Chat Trigger",
+      target: "AI Agent"
+    },
+    // Language Model → AI Agent (AI connection)
+    {
+      type: "addConnection",
+      source: "OpenAI Chat Model",
+      target: "AI Agent",
+      sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel"
+    }
+  ]
+})
+\`\`\`
+
+#### Step 5: Validate
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+n8n_validate_workflow({id: "workflow_id"})
+\`\`\`
+
+---
+
+## 4. AI Tools Deep Dive {#tools}
+
+### Tool Types and When to Use Them
+
+#### 1. HTTP Request Tool
+**Use when**: AI needs to call external APIs
+
+**Critical Requirements**:
+- \`toolDescription\`: Clear, 15+ character description
+- \`url\`: API endpoint (can include placeholders)
+- \`placeholderDefinitions\`: Define all {placeholders}
+- Proper authentication if needed
+
+**Example**:
+\`\`\`typescript
+{
+  type: "addNode",
+  node: {
+    name: "GitHub Issues Tool",
+    type: "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.toolHttpRequest",
+    position: [500, 100],
+    parameters: {
+      method: "POST",
+      url: "https://api.github.com/repos/{owner}/{repo}/issues",
+      toolDescription: "Create GitHub issues. Requires owner (username), repo (repository name), title, and body.",
+      placeholderDefinitions: {
+        values: [
+          {name: "owner", description: "Repository owner username"},
+          {name: "repo", description: "Repository name"},
+          {name: "title", description: "Issue title"},
+          {name: "body", description: "Issue description"}
+        ]
+      },
+      sendBody: true,
+      jsonBody: "={{ { title: $json.title, body: $json.body } }}"
+    }
+  }
+}
+\`\`\`
+
+#### 2. Code Tool
+**Use when**: AI needs to run custom logic
+
+**Critical Requirements**:
+- \`name\`: Function name (alphanumeric + underscore)
+- \`description\`: 10+ character explanation
+- \`code\`: JavaScript or Python code
+- \`inputSchema\`: Define expected inputs (recommended)
+
+**Example**:
+\`\`\`typescript
+{
+  type: "addNode",
+  node: {
+    name: "Calculate Shipping",
+    type: "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.toolCode",
+    position: [500, 200],
+    parameters: {
+      name: "calculate_shipping",
+      description: "Calculate shipping cost based on weight (kg) and distance (km)",
+      language: "javaScript",
+      code: "const cost = 5 + ($input.weight * 2) + ($input.distance * 0.1); return { cost };",
+      specifyInputSchema: true,
+      inputSchema: "{ \\"type\\": \\"object\\", \\"properties\\": { \\"weight\\": { \\"type\\": \\"number\\" }, \\"distance\\": { \\"type\\": \\"number\\" } } }"
+    }
+  }
+}
+\`\`\`
+
+#### 3. Vector Store Tool
+**Use when**: AI needs to search knowledge base
+
+**Setup**: Requires Vector Store + Embeddings + Documents
+
+**Example**:
+\`\`\`typescript
+// Step 1: Create Vector Store with embeddings and documents
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({
+  operations: [
+    {type: "addConnection", source: "Embeddings OpenAI", target: "Pinecone", sourceOutput: "ai_embedding"},
+    {type: "addConnection", source: "Document Loader", target: "Pinecone", sourceOutput: "ai_document"}
+  ]
+})
+
+// Step 2: Connect Vector Store to Vector Store Tool
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({
+  operations: [
+    {type: "addConnection", source: "Pinecone", target: "Vector Store Tool", sourceOutput: "ai_vectorStore"}
+  ]
+})
+
+// Step 3: Connect tool to AI Agent
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({
+  operations: [
+    {type: "addConnection", source: "Vector Store Tool", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"}
+  ]
+})
+\`\`\`
+
+#### 4. AI Agent Tool (Sub-Agents)
+**Use when**: Need specialized expertise
+
+**Example**: Research specialist sub-agent
+\`\`\`typescript
+{
+  type: "addNode",
+  node: {
+    name: "Research Specialist",
+    type: "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agentTool",
+    position: [500, 300],
+    parameters: {
+      name: "research_specialist",
+      description: "Expert researcher that searches multiple sources and synthesizes information. Use for detailed research tasks.",
+      systemMessage: "You are a research specialist. Search thoroughly, cite sources, and provide comprehensive analysis."
+    }
+  }
+}
+\`\`\`
+
+#### 5. MCP Client Tool
+**Use when**: Need to use Model Context Protocol servers
+
+**Example**: Filesystem access
+\`\`\`typescript
+{
+  type: "addNode",
+  node: {
+    name: "Filesystem Tool",
+    type: "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.mcpClientTool",
+    position: [500, 400],
+    parameters: {
+      description: "Access file system to read files, list directories, and search content",
+      mcpServer: {
+        transport: "stdio",
+        command: "npx",
+        args: ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/allowed/path"]
+      },
+      tool: "read_file"
+    }
+  }
+}
+\`\`\`
+
+---
+
+## 5. Advanced Patterns {#advanced}
+
+### Pattern 1: Streaming Responses
+
+For real-time user experience:
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+// Set Chat Trigger to streaming mode
+{
+  parameters: {
+    options: {
+      responseMode: "streaming"
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+// CRITICAL: AI Agent must NOT have main output connections in streaming mode
+// Responses stream back through Chat Trigger automatically
+\`\`\`
+
+**Validation will fail if**:
+- Chat Trigger has streaming but target is not AI Agent
+- AI Agent in streaming mode has main output connections
+
+### Pattern 2: Fallback Language Models
+
+For production reliability (requires AI Agent v2.1+):
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({
+  operations: [
+    // Primary model
+    {
+      type: "addConnection",
+      source: "OpenAI GPT-4",
+      target: "AI Agent",
+      sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel",
+      targetIndex: 0
+    },
+    // Fallback model
+    {
+      type: "addConnection",
+      source: "Anthropic Claude",
+      target: "AI Agent",
+      sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel",
+      targetIndex: 1
+    }
+  ]
+})
+
+// Enable fallback on AI Agent
+{
+  type: "updateNode",
+  nodeName: "AI Agent",
+  updates: {
+    "parameters.needsFallback": true
+  }
+}
+\`\`\`
+
+### Pattern 3: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
+
+Complete knowledge base setup:
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+// 1. Load documents
+{type: "addConnection", source: "PDF Loader", target: "Text Splitter", sourceOutput: "ai_document"}
+
+// 2. Split and embed
+{type: "addConnection", source: "Text Splitter", target: "Vector Store"}
+{type: "addConnection", source: "Embeddings", target: "Vector Store", sourceOutput: "ai_embedding"}
+
+// 3. Create search tool
+{type: "addConnection", source: "Vector Store", target: "Vector Store Tool", sourceOutput: "ai_vectorStore"}
+
+// 4. Give tool to agent
+{type: "addConnection", source: "Vector Store Tool", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"}
+\`\`\`
+
+### Pattern 4: Multi-Agent Systems
+
+Specialized sub-agents for complex tasks:
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+// Create sub-agents with specific expertise
+[
+  {name: "research_agent", description: "Deep research specialist"},
+  {name: "data_analyst", description: "Data analysis expert"},
+  {name: "writer_agent", description: "Content writing specialist"}
+].forEach(agent => {
+  // Add as AI Agent Tool to main coordinator agent
+  {
+    type: "addConnection",
+    source: agent.name,
+    target: "Coordinator Agent",
+    sourceOutput: "ai_tool"
+  }
+})
+\`\`\`
+
+---
+
+## 6. Validation & Best Practices {#validation}
+
+### Always Validate Before Deployment
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+const result = n8n_validate_workflow({id: "workflow_id"})
+
+if (!result.valid) {
+  console.log("Errors:", result.errors)
+  console.log("Warnings:", result.warnings)
+  console.log("Suggestions:", result.suggestions)
+}
+\`\`\`
+
+### Common Validation Errors
+
+1. **MISSING_LANGUAGE_MODEL**
+   - Problem: AI Agent has no ai_languageModel connection
+   - Fix: Connect a language model before creating AI Agent
+
+2. **MISSING_TOOL_DESCRIPTION**
+   - Problem: HTTP Request Tool has no toolDescription
+   - Fix: Add clear description (15+ characters)
+
+3. **STREAMING_WITH_MAIN_OUTPUT**
+   - Problem: AI Agent in streaming mode has outgoing main connections
+   - Fix: Remove main connections when using streaming
+
+4. **FALLBACK_MISSING_SECOND_MODEL**
+   - Problem: needsFallback=true but only 1 language model
+   - Fix: Add second language model or disable needsFallback
+
+### Best Practices Checklist
+
+✅ **Before Creating AI Agent**:
+- [ ] Language model is connected first
+- [ ] At least one tool is prepared (or will be added)
+- [ ] System message is thoughtful and specific
+
+✅ **For Each Tool**:
+- [ ] Has toolDescription/description (15+ characters)
+- [ ] toolDescription explains WHEN to use the tool
+- [ ] All required parameters are configured
+- [ ] Credentials are set up if needed
+
+✅ **For Production**:
+- [ ] Workflow validated with n8n_validate_workflow
+- [ ] Tested with real user queries
+- [ ] Fallback model configured for reliability
+- [ ] Error handling in place
+- [ ] maxIterations set appropriately (default 10, max 50)
+
+---
+
+## 7. Troubleshooting {#troubleshooting}
+
+### Problem: "AI Agent has no language model"
+
+**Cause**: Connection created AFTER AI Agent or using wrong sourceOutput
+
+**Solution**:
+\`\`\`typescript
+n8n_update_partial_workflow({
+  operations: [
+    {
+      type: "addConnection",
+      source: "OpenAI Chat Model",
+      target: "AI Agent",
+      sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel"  // ← CRITICAL
+    }
+  ]
+})
+\`\`\`
+
+### Problem: "Tool has no description"
+
+**Cause**: HTTP Request Tool or Code Tool missing toolDescription/description
+
+**Solution**:
+\`\`\`typescript
+{
+  type: "updateNode",
+  nodeName: "HTTP Request Tool",
+  updates: {
+    "parameters.toolDescription": "Call weather API to get current conditions for a city"
+  }
+}
+\`\`\`
+
+### Problem: "Streaming mode not working"
+
+**Causes**:
+1. Chat Trigger not set to streaming
+2. AI Agent has main output connections
+3. Target of Chat Trigger is not AI Agent
+
+**Solution**:
+\`\`\`typescript
+// 1. Set Chat Trigger to streaming
+{
+  type: "updateNode",
+  nodeName: "Chat Trigger",
+  updates: {
+    "parameters.options.responseMode": "streaming"
+  }
+}
+
+// 2. Remove AI Agent main outputs
+{
+  type: "removeConnection",
+  source: "AI Agent",
+  target: "Any Output Node"
+}
+\`\`\`
+
+### Problem: "Agent keeps looping"
+
+**Cause**: Tool not returning proper response or agent stuck in reasoning loop
+
+**Solutions**:
+1. Set maxIterations lower: \`"parameters.maxIterations": 5\`
+2. Improve tool descriptions to be more specific
+3. Add system message guidance: "Use tools efficiently, don't repeat actions"
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+### Essential Tools
+
+| Tool | Purpose | Key Parameters |
+|------|---------|----------------|
+| HTTP Request Tool | API calls | toolDescription, url, placeholders |
+| Code Tool | Custom logic | name, description, code, inputSchema |
+| Vector Store Tool | Knowledge search | description, topK |
+| AI Agent Tool | Sub-agents | name, description, systemMessage |
+| MCP Client Tool | MCP protocol | description, mcpServer, tool |
+
+### Connection Quick Codes
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+// Language Model → AI Agent
+sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel"
+
+// Tool → AI Agent
+sourceOutput: "ai_tool"
+
+// Memory → AI Agent
+sourceOutput: "ai_memory"
+
+// Parser → AI Agent
+sourceOutput: "ai_outputParser"
+
+// Embeddings → Vector Store
+sourceOutput: "ai_embedding"
+
+// Vector Store → Vector Store Tool
+sourceOutput: "ai_vectorStore"
+\`\`\`
+
+### Validation Command
+
+\`\`\`typescript
+n8n_validate_workflow({id: "workflow_id"})
+\`\`\`
+
+---
+
+## Related Resources
+
+- **FINAL_AI_VALIDATION_SPEC.md**: Complete validation rules
+- **n8n_update_partial_workflow**: Workflow modification tool
+- **search_nodes({query: "AI", includeExamples: true})**: Find AI nodes with examples
+- **get_node_essentials({nodeType: "...", includeExamples: true})**: Node details with examples
+
+---
+
+*This guide is part of the n8n-mcp documentation system. For questions or issues, refer to the validation spec or use tools_documentation() for specific topics.*`,
+    parameters: {},
+    returns: 'Complete AI Agents guide with architecture, patterns, validation, and troubleshooting',
+    examples: [
+      'tools_documentation({topic: "ai_agents_guide"}) - Full guide',
+      'tools_documentation({topic: "ai_agents_guide", depth: "essentials"}) - Quick reference',
+      'When user asks about AI Agents, Chat Trigger, or building AI workflows → Point to this guide'
+    ],
+    useCases: [
+      'Learning AI Agent architecture in n8n',
+      'Understanding AI connection types and patterns',
+      'Building first AI Agent workflow step-by-step',
+      'Implementing advanced patterns (streaming, fallback, RAG, multi-agent)',
+      'Troubleshooting AI workflow issues',
+      'Validating AI workflows before deployment',
+      'Quick reference for connection types and tools'
+    ],
+    performance: 'N/A - Static documentation',
+    bestPractices: [
+      'Reference this guide when users ask about AI Agents',
+      'Point to specific sections based on user needs',
+      'Combine with search_nodes(includeExamples=true) for working examples',
+      'Validate workflows after following guide instructions',
+      'Use FINAL_AI_VALIDATION_SPEC.md for detailed requirements'
+    ],
+    pitfalls: [
+      'This is a guide, not an executable tool',
+      'Always validate workflows after making changes',
+      'AI connections require sourceOutput parameter',
+      'Streaming mode has specific constraints',
+      'Some features require specific AI Agent versions (v2.1+ for fallback)'
+    ],
+    relatedTools: [
+      'n8n_create_workflow',
+      'n8n_update_partial_workflow',
+      'n8n_validate_workflow',
+      'search_nodes',
+      'get_node_essentials',
+      'list_ai_tools'
+    ]
+  }
+};

src/mcp/tool-docs/guides/index.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+// Export all guides
+export { aiAgentsGuide } from './ai-agents-guide';

src/mcp/tool-docs/index.ts

@@ -17,21 +17,23 @@ import {
   validateWorkflowConnectionsDoc,
   validateWorkflowExpressionsDoc
 } from './validation';
-import { 
-  listTasksDoc, 
-  getNodeForTaskDoc, 
-  listNodeTemplatesDoc, 
-  getTemplateDoc, 
+import {
+  listTasksDoc,
+  listNodeTemplatesDoc,
+  getTemplateDoc,
   searchTemplatesDoc,
-  searchTemplatesByMetadataDoc, 
-  getTemplatesForTaskDoc 
+  searchTemplatesByMetadataDoc,
+  getTemplatesForTaskDoc
 } from './templates';
-import { 
+import {
   toolsDocumentationDoc,
   n8nDiagnosticDoc,
   n8nHealthCheckDoc,
   n8nListAvailableToolsDoc
 } from './system';
+import {
+  aiAgentsGuide
+} from './guides';
 import {
   n8nCreateWorkflowDoc,
   n8nGetWorkflowDoc,
@@ -57,7 +59,10 @@ export const toolsDocumentation: Record<string, ToolDocumentation> = {
   n8n_diagnostic: n8nDiagnosticDoc,
   n8n_health_check: n8nHealthCheckDoc,
   n8n_list_available_tools: n8nListAvailableToolsDoc,
-  
+
+  // Guides
+  ai_agents_guide: aiAgentsGuide,
+
   // Discovery tools
   search_nodes: searchNodesDoc,
   list_nodes: listNodesDoc,
@@ -81,7 +86,6 @@ export const toolsDocumentation: Record<string, ToolDocumentation> = {
   
   // Template tools
   list_tasks: listTasksDoc,
-  get_node_for_task: getNodeForTaskDoc,
   list_node_templates: listNodeTemplatesDoc,
   get_template: getTemplateDoc,
   search_templates: searchTemplatesDoc,

src/mcp/tool-docs/templates/get-node-for-task.ts

@@ -1,48 +0,0 @@
-import { ToolDocumentation } from '../types';
-
-export const getNodeForTaskDoc: ToolDocumentation = {
-  name: 'get_node_for_task',
-  category: 'templates',
-  essentials: {
-    description: 'Get pre-configured node for tasks: post_json_request, receive_webhook, query_database, send_slack_message, etc. Use list_tasks for all.',
-    keyParameters: ['task'],
-    example: 'get_node_for_task({task: "post_json_request"})',
-    performance: 'Instant',
-    tips: [
-      'Returns ready-to-use configuration',
-      'See list_tasks for available tasks',
-      'Includes credentials structure'
-    ]
-  },
-  full: {
-    description: 'Returns pre-configured node settings for common automation tasks. Each configuration includes the correct node type, essential parameters, and credential requirements. Perfect for quickly setting up standard automations.',
-    parameters: {
-      task: { type: 'string', required: true, description: 'Task name from list_tasks (e.g., "post_json_request", "send_email")' }
-    },
-    returns: 'Complete node configuration with type, displayName, parameters, credentials structure',
-    examples: [
-      'get_node_for_task({task: "post_json_request"}) - HTTP POST setup',
-      'get_node_for_task({task: "receive_webhook"}) - Webhook receiver',
-      'get_node_for_task({task: "send_slack_message"}) - Slack config'
-    ],
-    useCases: [
-      'Quick node configuration',
-      'Learning proper node setup',
-      'Standard automation patterns',
-      'Credential structure reference'
-    ],
-    performance: 'Instant - Pre-configured templates',
-    bestPractices: [
-      'Use list_tasks to discover options',
-      'Customize returned config as needed',
-      'Check credential requirements',
-      'Validate with validate_node_operation'
-    ],
-    pitfalls: [
-      'Templates may need customization',
-      'Credentials must be configured separately',
-      'Not all tasks available for all nodes'
-    ],
-    relatedTools: ['list_tasks', 'validate_node_operation', 'get_node_essentials']
-  }
-};

src/mcp/tool-docs/templates/index.ts

@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-export { getNodeForTaskDoc } from './get-node-for-task';
 export { listTasksDoc } from './list-tasks';
 export { listNodeTemplatesDoc } from './list-node-templates';
 export { getTemplateDoc } from './get-template';

src/mcp/tool-docs/types.ts

@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ export interface ToolDocumentation {
   };
   full: {
     description: string;
-    parameters: Record<string, { 
-      type: string; 
-      description: string; 
+    parameters: Record<string, {
+      type: string;
+      description: string;
       required?: boolean;
       default?: any;
       examples?: string[];
@@ -22,8 +22,10 @@ export interface ToolDocumentation {
     examples: string[];
     useCases: string[];
     performance: string;
+    errorHandling?: string; // Optional: Documentation on error handling and debugging
     bestPractices: string[];
     pitfalls: string[];
+    modeComparison?: string; // Optional: Comparison of different modes for tools with multiple modes
     relatedTools: string[];
   };
 }

src/mcp/tool-docs/workflow_management/n8n-get-execution.ts

@@ -4,59 +4,280 @@ export const n8nGetExecutionDoc: ToolDocumentation = {
   name: 'n8n_get_execution',
   category: 'workflow_management',
   essentials: {
-    description: 'Get details of a specific execution by ID, including status, timing, and error information.',
-    keyParameters: ['id', 'includeData'],
-    example: 'n8n_get_execution({id: "12345"})',
-    performance: 'Fast lookup, data inclusion may increase response size significantly',
+    description: 'Get execution details with smart filtering to avoid token limits. Use preview mode first to assess data size, then fetch appropriately.',
+    keyParameters: ['id', 'mode', 'itemsLimit', 'nodeNames'],
+    example: `
+// RECOMMENDED WORKFLOW:
+// 1. Preview first
+n8n_get_execution({id: "12345", mode: "preview"})
+// Returns: structure, counts, size estimate, recommendation
+
+// 2. Based on recommendation, fetch data:
+n8n_get_execution({id: "12345", mode: "summary"}) // 2 items per node
+n8n_get_execution({id: "12345", mode: "filtered", itemsLimit: 5}) // 5 items
+n8n_get_execution({id: "12345", nodeNames: ["HTTP Request"]}) // Specific node
+`,
+    performance: 'Preview: <50ms, Summary: <200ms, Full: depends on data size',
     tips: [
-      'Use includeData:true to see full execution data and node outputs',
-      'Execution IDs come from list_executions or webhook responses',
-      'Check status field for success/error/waiting states'
+      'ALWAYS use preview mode first for large datasets',
+      'Preview shows structure + counts without consuming tokens for data',
+      'Summary mode (2 items per node) is safe default',
+      'Use nodeNames to focus on specific nodes only',
+      'itemsLimit: 0 = structure only, -1 = unlimited',
+      'Check recommendation.suggestedMode from preview'
     ]
   },
   full: {
-    description: `Retrieves detailed information about a specific workflow execution. This tool is essential for monitoring workflow runs, debugging failures, and accessing execution results. Returns execution metadata by default, with optional full data inclusion for complete visibility into node inputs/outputs.`,
+    description: `Retrieves and intelligently filters execution data to enable inspection without exceeding token limits. This tool provides multiple modes for different use cases, from quick previews to complete data retrieval.
+
+**The Problem**: Workflows processing large datasets (50+ database records) generate execution data that exceeds token/response limits, making traditional full-data fetching impossible.
+
+**The Solution**: Four retrieval modes with smart filtering:
+1. **Preview**: Structure + counts only (no actual data)
+2. **Summary**: 2 sample items per node (safe default)
+3. **Filtered**: Custom limits and node selection
+4. **Full**: Complete data (use with caution)
+
+**Recommended Workflow**:
+1. Start with preview mode to assess size
+2. Use recommendation to choose appropriate mode
+3. Fetch filtered data as needed`,
+
     parameters: {
       id: {
         type: 'string',
         required: true,
         description: 'The execution ID to retrieve. Obtained from list_executions or webhook trigger responses'
       },
+      mode: {
+        type: 'string',
+        required: false,
+        description: `Retrieval mode (default: auto-detect from other params):
+- 'preview': Structure, counts, size estimates - NO actual data (fastest)
+- 'summary': Metadata + 2 sample items per node (safe default)
+- 'filtered': Custom filtering with itemsLimit/nodeNames
+- 'full': Complete execution data (use with caution)`
+      },
+      nodeNames: {
+        type: 'array',
+        required: false,
+        description: 'Filter to specific nodes by name. Example: ["HTTP Request", "Filter"]. Useful when you only need to inspect specific nodes.'
+      },
+      itemsLimit: {
+        type: 'number',
+        required: false,
+        description: `Items to return per node (default: 2):
+- 0: Structure only (see data shape without values)
+- 1-N: Return N items per node
+- -1: Unlimited (return all items)
+
+Note: Structure-only mode (0) shows JSON schema without actual values.`
+      },
+      includeInputData: {
+        type: 'boolean',
+        required: false,
+        description: 'Include input data in addition to output data (default: false). Useful for debugging data transformations.'
+      },
       includeData: {
         type: 'boolean',
         required: false,
-        description: 'Include full execution data with node inputs/outputs (default: false). Significantly increases response size'
+        description: 'DEPRECATED: Legacy parameter. Use mode instead. If true, maps to mode="summary" for backward compatibility.'
       }
     },
-    returns: `Execution object containing status, timing, error details, and optionally full execution data with all node inputs/outputs.`,
-    examples: [
-      'n8n_get_execution({id: "12345"}) - Get execution summary only',
-      'n8n_get_execution({id: "12345", includeData: true}) - Get full execution with all data',
-      'n8n_get_execution({id: "67890"}) - Check status of a running execution',
-      'n8n_get_execution({id: "failed-123", includeData: true}) - Debug failed execution with error details'
-    ],
-    useCases: [
-      'Monitor status of triggered workflow executions',
-      'Debug failed workflows by examining error messages',
-      'Access execution results and node output data',
-      'Track execution duration and performance metrics',
-      'Verify successful completion of critical workflows'
-    ],
-    performance: `Metadata retrieval is fast (< 100ms). Including full data (includeData: true) can significantly increase response time and size, especially for workflows processing large datasets. Use data inclusion judiciously.`,
-    bestPractices: [
-      'Start with includeData:false to check status first',
-      'Only include data when you need to see node outputs',
-      'Store execution IDs from trigger responses for tracking',
-      'Check status field to determine if execution completed',
-      'Use error field to diagnose execution failures'
-    ],
-    pitfalls: [
-      'Large executions with includeData:true can timeout or exceed limits',
-      'Execution data is retained based on n8n settings - old executions may be purged',
-      'Waiting status indicates execution is still running',
-      'Error executions may have partial data from successful nodes',
-      'Execution IDs are unique per n8n instance'
-    ],
-    relatedTools: ['n8n_list_executions', 'n8n_trigger_webhook_workflow', 'n8n_delete_execution', 'n8n_get_workflow']
+
+    returns: `**Preview Mode Response**:
+{
+  mode: 'preview',
+  preview: {
+    totalNodes: number,
+    executedNodes: number,
+    estimatedSizeKB: number,
+    nodes: {
+      [nodeName]: {
+        status: 'success' | 'error',
+        itemCounts: { input: number, output: number },
+        dataStructure: {...}, // JSON schema
+        estimatedSizeKB: number
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  recommendation: {
+    canFetchFull: boolean,
+    suggestedMode: 'preview'|'summary'|'filtered'|'full',
+    suggestedItemsLimit?: number,
+    reason: string
   }
-};
+}
+
+**Summary/Filtered/Full Mode Response**:
+{
+  mode: 'summary' | 'filtered' | 'full',
+  summary: {
+    totalNodes: number,
+    executedNodes: number,
+    totalItems: number,
+    hasMoreData: boolean  // true if truncated
+  },
+  nodes: {
+    [nodeName]: {
+      executionTime: number,
+      itemsInput: number,
+      itemsOutput: number,
+      status: 'success' | 'error',
+      error?: string,
+      data: {
+        output: [...],  // Actual data items
+        metadata: {
+          totalItems: number,
+          itemsShown: number,
+          truncated: boolean
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}`,
+
+    examples: [
+      `// Example 1: Preview workflow (RECOMMENDED FIRST STEP)
+n8n_get_execution({id: "exec_123", mode: "preview"})
+// Returns structure, counts, size, recommendation
+// Use this to decide how to fetch data`,
+
+      `// Example 2: Follow recommendation
+const preview = n8n_get_execution({id: "exec_123", mode: "preview"});
+if (preview.recommendation.canFetchFull) {
+  n8n_get_execution({id: "exec_123", mode: "full"});
+} else {
+  n8n_get_execution({
+    id: "exec_123",
+    mode: "filtered",
+    itemsLimit: preview.recommendation.suggestedItemsLimit
+  });
+}`,
+
+      `// Example 3: Summary mode (safe default for unknown datasets)
+n8n_get_execution({id: "exec_123", mode: "summary"})
+// Gets 2 items per node - safe for most cases`,
+
+      `// Example 4: Filter to specific node
+n8n_get_execution({
+  id: "exec_123",
+  mode: "filtered",
+  nodeNames: ["HTTP Request"],
+  itemsLimit: 5
+})
+// Gets only HTTP Request node, 5 items`,
+
+      `// Example 5: Structure only (see data shape)
+n8n_get_execution({
+  id: "exec_123",
+  mode: "filtered",
+  itemsLimit: 0
+})
+// Returns JSON schema without actual values`,
+
+      `// Example 6: Debug with input data
+n8n_get_execution({
+  id: "exec_123",
+  mode: "filtered",
+  nodeNames: ["Transform"],
+  itemsLimit: 2,
+  includeInputData: true
+})
+// See both input and output for debugging`,
+
+      `// Example 7: Backward compatibility (legacy)
+n8n_get_execution({id: "exec_123"}) // Minimal data
+n8n_get_execution({id: "exec_123", includeData: true}) // Maps to summary mode`
+    ],
+
+    useCases: [
+      'Monitor status of triggered workflows',
+      'Debug failed workflows by examining error messages and partial data',
+      'Inspect large datasets without exceeding token limits',
+      'Validate data transformations between nodes',
+      'Understand execution flow and timing',
+      'Track workflow performance metrics',
+      'Verify successful completion before proceeding',
+      'Extract specific data from execution results'
+    ],
+
+    performance: `**Response Times** (approximate):
+- Preview mode: <50ms (no data, just structure)
+- Summary mode: <200ms (2 items per node)
+- Filtered mode: 50-500ms (depends on filters)
+- Full mode: 200ms-5s (depends on data size)
+
+**Token Consumption**:
+- Preview: ~500 tokens (no data values)
+- Summary (2 items): ~2-5K tokens
+- Filtered (5 items): ~5-15K tokens
+- Full (50+ items): 50K+ tokens (may exceed limits)
+
+**Optimization Tips**:
+- Use preview for all large datasets
+- Use nodeNames to focus on relevant nodes only
+- Start with small itemsLimit and increase if needed
+- Use itemsLimit: 0 to see structure without data`,
+
+    bestPractices: [
+      'ALWAYS use preview mode first for unknown datasets',
+      'Trust the recommendation.suggestedMode from preview',
+      'Use nodeNames to filter to relevant nodes only',
+      'Start with summary mode if preview indicates moderate size',
+      'Use itemsLimit: 0 to understand data structure',
+      'Check hasMoreData to know if results are truncated',
+      'Store execution IDs from triggers for later inspection',
+      'Use mode="filtered" with custom limits for large datasets',
+      'Include input data only when debugging transformations',
+      'Monitor summary.totalItems to understand dataset size'
+    ],
+
+    pitfalls: [
+      'DON\'T fetch full mode without previewing first - may timeout',
+      'DON\'T assume all data fits - always check hasMoreData',
+      'DON\'T ignore the recommendation from preview mode',
+      'Execution data is retained based on n8n settings - old executions may be purged',
+      'Binary data (files, images) is not fully included - only metadata',
+      'Status "waiting" indicates execution is still running',
+      'Error executions may have partial data from successful nodes',
+      'Very large individual items (>1MB) may be truncated',
+      'Preview mode estimates may be off by 10-20% for complex structures',
+      'Node names are case-sensitive in nodeNames filter'
+    ],
+
+    modeComparison: `**When to use each mode**:
+
+**Preview**:
+- ALWAYS use first for unknown datasets
+- When you need to know if data is safe to fetch
+- To see data structure without consuming tokens
+- To get size estimates and recommendations
+
+**Summary** (default):
+- Safe default for most cases
+- When you need representative samples
+- When preview recommends it
+- For quick data inspection
+
+**Filtered**:
+- When you need specific nodes only
+- When you need more than 2 items but not all
+- When preview recommends it with itemsLimit
+- For targeted data extraction
+
+**Full**:
+- ONLY when preview says canFetchFull: true
+- For small executions (< 20 items total)
+- When you genuinely need all data
+- When you're certain data fits in token limit`,
+
+    relatedTools: [
+      'n8n_list_executions - Find execution IDs',
+      'n8n_trigger_webhook_workflow - Trigger and get execution ID',
+      'n8n_delete_execution - Clean up old executions',
+      'n8n_get_workflow - Get workflow structure',
+      'validate_workflow - Validate before executing'
+    ]
+  }
+};

src/mcp/tool-docs/workflow_management/n8n-trigger-webhook-workflow.ts

@@ -59,19 +59,59 @@ export const n8nTriggerWebhookWorkflowDoc: ToolDocumentation = {
       'Implement event-driven architectures with n8n'
     ],
     performance: `Performance varies based on workflow complexity and waitForResponse setting. Synchronous calls (waitForResponse: true) block until workflow completes. For long-running workflows, use async mode (waitForResponse: false) and monitor execution separately.`,
+    errorHandling: `**Enhanced Error Messages with Execution Guidance**
+
+When a webhook trigger fails, the error response now includes specific guidance to help debug the issue:
+
+**Error with Execution ID** (workflow started but failed):
+- Format: "Workflow {workflowId} execution {executionId} failed. Use n8n_get_execution({id: '{executionId}', mode: 'preview'}) to investigate the error."
+- Response includes: executionId and workflowId fields for direct access
+- Recommended action: Use n8n_get_execution with mode='preview' for fast, efficient error inspection
+
+**Error without Execution ID** (workflow didn't start):
+- Format: "Workflow failed to execute. Use n8n_list_executions to find recent executions, then n8n_get_execution with mode='preview' to investigate."
+- Recommended action: Check recent executions with n8n_list_executions
+
+**Why mode='preview'?**
+- Fast: <50ms response time
+- Efficient: ~500 tokens (vs 50K+ for full mode)
+- Safe: No timeout or token limit risks
+- Informative: Shows structure, counts, and error details
+- Provides recommendations for fetching more data if needed
+
+**Example Error Responses**:
+\`\`\`json
+{
+  "success": false,
+  "error": "Workflow wf_123 execution exec_456 failed. Use n8n_get_execution({id: 'exec_456', mode: 'preview'}) to investigate the error.",
+  "executionId": "exec_456",
+  "workflowId": "wf_123",
+  "code": "SERVER_ERROR"
+}
+\`\`\`
+
+**Investigation Workflow**:
+1. Trigger returns error with execution ID
+2. Call n8n_get_execution({id: executionId, mode: 'preview'}) to see structure and error
+3. Based on preview recommendation, fetch more data if needed
+4. Fix issues in workflow and retry`,
     bestPractices: [
       'Always verify workflow is active before attempting webhook triggers',
       'Match HTTP method exactly with webhook node configuration',
       'Use async mode (waitForResponse: false) for long-running workflows',
       'Include authentication headers when webhook requires them',
-      'Test webhook URL manually first to ensure it works'
+      'Test webhook URL manually first to ensure it works',
+      'When errors occur, use n8n_get_execution with mode="preview" first for efficient debugging',
+      'Store execution IDs from error responses for later investigation'
     ],
     pitfalls: [
       'Workflow must be ACTIVE - inactive workflows cannot be triggered',
       'HTTP method mismatch returns 404 even if URL is correct',
       'Webhook node must be the trigger node in the workflow',
       'Timeout errors occur with long workflows in sync mode',
-      'Data format must match webhook node expectations'
+      'Data format must match webhook node expectations',
+      'Error messages always include n8n_get_execution guidance - follow the suggested steps for efficient debugging',
+      'Execution IDs in error responses are crucial for debugging - always check for and use them'
     ],
     relatedTools: ['n8n_get_execution', 'n8n_list_executions', 'n8n_get_workflow', 'n8n_create_workflow']
   }

src/mcp/tool-docs/workflow_management/n8n-update-partial-workflow.ts

@@ -4,18 +4,24 @@ export const n8nUpdatePartialWorkflowDoc: ToolDocumentation = {
   name: 'n8n_update_partial_workflow',
   category: 'workflow_management',
   essentials: {
-    description: 'Update workflow incrementally with diff operations. Types: addNode, removeNode, updateNode, moveNode, enable/disableNode, addConnection, removeConnection, updateSettings, updateName, add/removeTag.',
-    keyParameters: ['id', 'operations'],
-    example: 'n8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "wf_123", operations: [{type: "updateNode", ...}]})',
+    description: 'Update workflow incrementally with diff operations. Types: addNode, removeNode, updateNode, moveNode, enable/disableNode, addConnection, removeConnection, rewireConnection, cleanStaleConnections, replaceConnections, updateSettings, updateName, add/removeTag. Supports smart parameters (branch, case) for multi-output nodes. Full support for AI connections (ai_languageModel, ai_tool, ai_memory, ai_embedding, ai_vectorStore, ai_document, ai_textSplitter, ai_outputParser).',
+    keyParameters: ['id', 'operations', 'continueOnError'],
+    example: 'n8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "wf_123", operations: [{type: "rewireConnection", source: "IF", from: "Old", to: "New", branch: "true"}]})',
     performance: 'Fast (50-200ms)',
     tips: [
-      'Use for targeted changes',
-      'Supports multiple operations in one call',
-      'Validate with validateOnly first'
+      'Use rewireConnection to change connection targets',
+      'Use branch="true"/"false" for IF nodes',
+      'Use case=N for Switch nodes',
+      'Use cleanStaleConnections to auto-remove broken connections',
+      'Set ignoreErrors:true on removeConnection for cleanup',
+      'Use continueOnError mode for best-effort bulk operations',
+      'Validate with validateOnly first',
+      'For AI connections, specify sourceOutput type (ai_languageModel, ai_tool, etc.)',
+      'Batch AI component connections for atomic updates'
     ]
   },
   full: {
-    description: `Updates workflows using surgical diff operations instead of full replacement. Supports 13 operation types for precise modifications. Operations are validated and applied atomically - all succeed or none are applied.
+    description: `Updates workflows using surgical diff operations instead of full replacement. Supports 15 operation types for precise modifications. Operations are validated and applied atomically by default - all succeed or none are applied.
 
 ## Available Operations:
 
@@ -27,51 +33,155 @@ export const n8nUpdatePartialWorkflowDoc: ToolDocumentation = {
 - **enableNode**: Enable a disabled node
 - **disableNode**: Disable an active node
 
-### Connection Operations (3 types):
-- **addConnection**: Connect nodes (source→target)
-- **removeConnection**: Remove connection between nodes
-- **updateConnection**: Modify connection properties
+### Connection Operations (5 types):
+- **addConnection**: Connect nodes (source→target). Supports smart parameters: branch="true"/"false" for IF nodes, case=N for Switch nodes.
+- **removeConnection**: Remove connection between nodes (supports ignoreErrors flag)
+- **rewireConnection**: Change connection target from one node to another. Supports smart parameters.
+- **cleanStaleConnections**: Auto-remove all connections referencing non-existent nodes
+- **replaceConnections**: Replace entire connections object
 
 ### Metadata Operations (4 types):
 - **updateSettings**: Modify workflow settings
 - **updateName**: Rename the workflow
 - **addTag**: Add a workflow tag
-- **removeTag**: Remove a workflow tag`,
+- **removeTag**: Remove a workflow tag
+
+## Smart Parameters for Multi-Output Nodes
+
+For **IF nodes**, use semantic 'branch' parameter instead of technical sourceIndex:
+- **branch="true"**: Routes to true branch (sourceIndex=0)
+- **branch="false"**: Routes to false branch (sourceIndex=1)
+
+For **Switch nodes**, use semantic 'case' parameter:
+- **case=0**: First output
+- **case=1**: Second output
+- **case=N**: Nth output
+
+Works with addConnection and rewireConnection operations. Explicit sourceIndex overrides smart parameters.
+
+## AI Connection Support
+
+Full support for all 8 AI connection types used in n8n AI workflows:
+
+**Connection Types**:
+- **ai_languageModel**: Connect language models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini) to AI Agents
+- **ai_tool**: Connect tools (HTTP Request Tool, Code Tool, etc.) to AI Agents
+- **ai_memory**: Connect memory systems (Window Buffer, Conversation Summary) to AI Agents
+- **ai_outputParser**: Connect output parsers (Structured, JSON) to AI Agents
+- **ai_embedding**: Connect embedding models to Vector Stores
+- **ai_vectorStore**: Connect vector stores to Vector Store Tools
+- **ai_document**: Connect document loaders to Vector Stores
+- **ai_textSplitter**: Connect text splitters to document processing chains
+
+**AI Connection Examples**:
+- Single connection: \`{type: "addConnection", source: "OpenAI", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel"}\`
+- Fallback model: Use targetIndex (0=primary, 1=fallback) for dual language model setup
+- Multiple tools: Batch multiple \`sourceOutput: "ai_tool"\` connections to one AI Agent
+- Vector retrieval: Chain ai_embedding → ai_vectorStore → ai_tool → AI Agent
+
+**Best Practices**:
+- Always specify \`sourceOutput\` for AI connections (defaults to "main" if omitted)
+- Connect language model BEFORE creating/enabling AI Agent (validation requirement)
+- Use atomic mode (default) when setting up AI workflows to ensure complete configuration
+- Validate AI workflows after changes with \`n8n_validate_workflow\` tool
+
+## Cleanup & Recovery Features
+
+### Automatic Cleanup
+The **cleanStaleConnections** operation automatically removes broken connection references after node renames/deletions. Essential for workflow recovery.
+
+### Best-Effort Mode
+Set **continueOnError: true** to apply valid operations even if some fail. Returns detailed results showing which operations succeeded/failed. Perfect for bulk cleanup operations.
+
+### Graceful Error Handling
+Add **ignoreErrors: true** to removeConnection operations to prevent failures when connections don't exist.`,
     parameters: {
       id: { type: 'string', required: true, description: 'Workflow ID to update' },
-      operations: { 
-        type: 'array', 
-        required: true, 
-        description: 'Array of diff operations. Each must have "type" field and operation-specific properties. Nodes can be referenced by ID or name.' 
+      operations: {
+        type: 'array',
+        required: true,
+        description: 'Array of diff operations. Each must have "type" field and operation-specific properties. Nodes can be referenced by ID or name.'
       },
-      validateOnly: { type: 'boolean', description: 'If true, only validate operations without applying them' }
+      validateOnly: { type: 'boolean', description: 'If true, only validate operations without applying them' },
+      continueOnError: { type: 'boolean', description: 'If true, apply valid operations even if some fail (best-effort mode). Returns applied and failed operation indices. Default: false (atomic)' }
     },
     returns: 'Updated workflow object or validation results if validateOnly=true',
     examples: [
-      '// Update node parameter\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "abc", operations: [{type: "updateNode", nodeName: "HTTP Request", updates: {"parameters.url": "https://api.example.com"}}]})',
-      '// Add connection between nodes\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "xyz", operations: [{type: "addConnection", source: "Webhook", target: "Slack", sourceOutput: "main", targetInput: "main"}]})',
-      '// Multiple operations in one call\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "123", operations: [\n  {type: "addNode", node: {name: "Transform", type: "n8n-nodes-base.code", position: [400, 300]}},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Webhook", target: "Transform"},\n  {type: "updateSettings", settings: {timezone: "America/New_York"}}\n]})',
-      '// Validate before applying\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "456", operations: [{type: "removeNode", nodeName: "Old Process"}], validateOnly: true})'
+      '// Add a basic node (minimal configuration)\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "abc", operations: [{type: "addNode", node: {name: "Process Data", type: "n8n-nodes-base.set", position: [400, 300], parameters: {}}}]})',
+      '// Add node with full configuration\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "def", operations: [{type: "addNode", node: {name: "Send Slack Alert", type: "n8n-nodes-base.slack", position: [600, 300], typeVersion: 2, parameters: {resource: "message", operation: "post", channel: "#alerts", text: "Success!"}}}]})',
+      '// Add node AND connect it (common pattern)\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ghi", operations: [\n  {type: "addNode", node: {name: "HTTP Request", type: "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest", position: [400, 300], parameters: {url: "https://api.example.com", method: "GET"}}},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Webhook", target: "HTTP Request"}\n]})',
+      '// Rewire connection from one target to another\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "xyz", operations: [{type: "rewireConnection", source: "Webhook", from: "Old Handler", to: "New Handler"}]})',
+      '// Smart parameter: IF node true branch\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "abc", operations: [{type: "addConnection", source: "IF", target: "Success Handler", branch: "true"}]})',
+      '// Smart parameter: IF node false branch\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "def", operations: [{type: "addConnection", source: "IF", target: "Error Handler", branch: "false"}]})',
+      '// Smart parameter: Switch node case routing\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ghi", operations: [\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Switch", target: "Handler A", case: 0},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Switch", target: "Handler B", case: 1},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Switch", target: "Handler C", case: 2}\n]})',
+      '// Rewire with smart parameter\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "jkl", operations: [{type: "rewireConnection", source: "IF", from: "Old True Handler", to: "New True Handler", branch: "true"}]})',
+      '// Add multiple nodes in batch\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "mno", operations: [\n  {type: "addNode", node: {name: "Filter", type: "n8n-nodes-base.filter", position: [400, 300], parameters: {}}},\n  {type: "addNode", node: {name: "Transform", type: "n8n-nodes-base.set", position: [600, 300], parameters: {}}},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Filter", target: "Transform"}\n]})',
+      '// Clean up stale connections after node renames/deletions\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "pqr", operations: [{type: "cleanStaleConnections"}]})',
+      '// Remove connection gracefully (no error if it doesn\'t exist)\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "stu", operations: [{type: "removeConnection", source: "Old Node", target: "Target", ignoreErrors: true}]})',
+      '// Best-effort mode: apply what works, report what fails\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "vwx", operations: [\n  {type: "updateName", name: "Fixed Workflow"},\n  {type: "removeConnection", source: "Broken", target: "Node"},\n  {type: "cleanStaleConnections"}\n], continueOnError: true})',
+      '// Update node parameter\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "yza", operations: [{type: "updateNode", nodeName: "HTTP Request", updates: {"parameters.url": "https://api.example.com"}}]})',
+      '// Validate before applying\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "bcd", operations: [{type: "removeNode", nodeName: "Old Process"}], validateOnly: true})',
+      '\n// ============ AI CONNECTION EXAMPLES ============',
+      '// Connect language model to AI Agent\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ai1", operations: [{type: "addConnection", source: "OpenAI Chat Model", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel"}]})',
+      '// Connect tool to AI Agent\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ai2", operations: [{type: "addConnection", source: "HTTP Request Tool", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"}]})',
+      '// Connect memory to AI Agent\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ai3", operations: [{type: "addConnection", source: "Window Buffer Memory", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_memory"}]})',
+      '// Connect output parser to AI Agent\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ai4", operations: [{type: "addConnection", source: "Structured Output Parser", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_outputParser"}]})',
+      '// Complete AI Agent setup: Add language model, tools, and memory\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ai5", operations: [\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "OpenAI Chat Model", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel"},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "HTTP Request Tool", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Code Tool", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Window Buffer Memory", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_memory"}\n]})',
+      '// Add fallback model to AI Agent (requires v2.1+)\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ai6", operations: [\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "OpenAI Chat Model", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel", targetIndex: 0},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Anthropic Chat Model", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel", targetIndex: 1}\n]})',
+      '// Vector Store setup: Connect embeddings and documents\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ai7", operations: [\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Embeddings OpenAI", target: "Pinecone Vector Store", sourceOutput: "ai_embedding"},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Default Data Loader", target: "Pinecone Vector Store", sourceOutput: "ai_document"}\n]})',
+      '// Connect Vector Store Tool to AI Agent (retrieval setup)\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ai8", operations: [\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Pinecone Vector Store", target: "Vector Store Tool", sourceOutput: "ai_vectorStore"},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "Vector Store Tool", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"}\n]})',
+      '// Rewire AI Agent to use different language model\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ai9", operations: [{type: "rewireConnection", source: "AI Agent", from: "OpenAI Chat Model", to: "Anthropic Chat Model", sourceOutput: "ai_languageModel"}]})',
+      '// Replace all AI tools for an agent\nn8n_update_partial_workflow({id: "ai10", operations: [\n  {type: "removeConnection", source: "Old Tool 1", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"},\n  {type: "removeConnection", source: "Old Tool 2", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "New HTTP Tool", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"},\n  {type: "addConnection", source: "New Code Tool", target: "AI Agent", sourceOutput: "ai_tool"}\n]})'
     ],
     useCases: [
+      'Rewire connections when replacing nodes',
+      'Route IF/Switch node outputs with semantic parameters',
+      'Clean up broken workflows after node renames/deletions',
+      'Bulk connection cleanup with best-effort mode',
       'Update single node parameters',
-      'Add/remove connections',
+      'Replace all connections at once',
+      'Graceful cleanup operations that don\'t fail',
       'Enable/disable nodes',
       'Rename workflows or nodes',
-      'Manage tags efficiently'
+      'Manage tags efficiently',
+      'Connect AI components (language models, tools, memory, parsers)',
+      'Set up AI Agent workflows with multiple tools',
+      'Add fallback language models to AI Agents',
+      'Configure Vector Store retrieval systems',
+      'Swap language models in existing AI workflows',
+      'Batch-update AI tool connections'
     ],
     performance: 'Very fast - typically 50-200ms. Much faster than full updates as only changes are processed.',
     bestPractices: [
-      'Use validateOnly to test operations',
+      'Use rewireConnection instead of remove+add for changing targets',
+      'Use branch="true"/"false" for IF nodes instead of sourceIndex',
+      'Use case=N for Switch nodes instead of sourceIndex',
+      'Use cleanStaleConnections after renaming/removing nodes',
+      'Use continueOnError for bulk cleanup operations',
+      'Set ignoreErrors:true on removeConnection for graceful cleanup',
+      'Use validateOnly to test operations before applying',
       'Group related changes in one call',
-      'Check operation order for dependencies'
+      'Check operation order for dependencies',
+      'Use atomic mode (default) for critical updates',
+      'For AI connections, always specify sourceOutput (ai_languageModel, ai_tool, ai_memory, etc.)',
+      'Connect language model BEFORE adding AI Agent to ensure validation passes',
+      'Use targetIndex for fallback models (primary=0, fallback=1)',
+      'Batch AI component connections in a single operation for atomicity',
+      'Validate AI workflows after connection changes to catch configuration errors'
     ],
     pitfalls: [
       '**REQUIRES N8N_API_URL and N8N_API_KEY environment variables** - will not work without n8n API access',
-      'Operations validated together - all must be valid',
+      'Atomic mode (default): all operations must succeed or none are applied',
+      'continueOnError breaks atomic guarantees - use with caution',
       'Order matters for dependent operations (e.g., must add node before connecting to it)',
       'Node references accept ID or name, but name must be unique',
-      'Use "updates" property for updateNode operations: {type: "updateNode", updates: {...}}'
+      'Node names with special characters (apostrophes, quotes) work correctly',
+      'For best compatibility, prefer node IDs over names when dealing with special characters',
+      'Use "updates" property for updateNode operations: {type: "updateNode", updates: {...}}',
+      'Smart parameters (branch, case) only work with IF and Switch nodes - ignored for other node types',
+      'Explicit sourceIndex overrides smart parameters (branch, case) if both provided',
+      'cleanStaleConnections removes ALL broken connections - cannot be selective',
+      'replaceConnections overwrites entire connections object - all previous connections lost'
     ],
     relatedTools: ['n8n_update_full_workflow', 'n8n_get_workflow', 'validate_workflow', 'tools_documentation']
   }

src/mcp/tools-n8n-manager.ts

@@ -180,6 +180,10 @@ export const n8nManagementTools: ToolDefinition[] = [
         validateOnly: {
           type: 'boolean',
           description: 'If true, only validate operations without applying them'
+        },
+        continueOnError: {
+          type: 'boolean',
+          description: 'If true, apply valid operations even if some fail (best-effort mode). Returns applied and failed operation indices. Default: false (atomic)'
         }
       },
       required: ['id', 'operations']
@@ -340,17 +344,41 @@ export const n8nManagementTools: ToolDefinition[] = [
   },
   {
     name: 'n8n_get_execution',
-    description: `Get details of a specific execution by ID.`,
+    description: `Get execution details with smart filtering. RECOMMENDED: Use mode='preview' first to assess data size.
+Examples:
+- {id, mode:'preview'} - Structure & counts (fast, no data)
+- {id, mode:'summary'} - 2 samples per node (default)
+- {id, mode:'filtered', itemsLimit:5} - 5 items per node
+- {id, nodeNames:['HTTP Request']} - Specific node only
+- {id, mode:'full'} - Complete data (use with caution)`,
     inputSchema: {
       type: 'object',
       properties: {
-        id: { 
-          type: 'string', 
-          description: 'Execution ID' 
+        id: {
+          type: 'string',
+          description: 'Execution ID'
         },
-        includeData: { 
-          type: 'boolean', 
-          description: 'Include full execution data (default: false)' 
+        mode: {
+          type: 'string',
+          enum: ['preview', 'summary', 'filtered', 'full'],
+          description: 'Data retrieval mode: preview=structure only, summary=2 items, filtered=custom, full=all data'
+        },
+        nodeNames: {
+          type: 'array',
+          items: { type: 'string' },
+          description: 'Filter to specific nodes by name (for filtered mode)'
+        },
+        itemsLimit: {
+          type: 'number',
+          description: 'Items per node: 0=structure only, 2=default, -1=unlimited (for filtered mode)'
+        },
+        includeInputData: {
+          type: 'boolean',
+          description: 'Include input data in addition to output (default: false)'
+        },
+        includeData: {
+          type: 'boolean',
+          description: 'Legacy: Include execution data. Maps to mode=summary if true (deprecated, use mode instead)'
         }
       },
       required: ['id']

src/mcp/tools.ts

@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ export const n8nDocumentationToolsFinal: ToolDefinition[] = [
   },
   {
     name: 'search_nodes',
-    description: `Search n8n nodes by keyword. Pass query as string. Example: query="webhook" or query="database". Returns max 20 results.`,
+    description: `Search n8n nodes by keyword with optional real-world examples. Pass query as string. Example: query="webhook" or query="database". Returns max 20 results. Use includeExamples=true to get top 2 template configs per node.`,
     inputSchema: {
       type: 'object',
       properties: {
@@ -92,6 +92,11 @@ export const n8nDocumentationToolsFinal: ToolDefinition[] = [
           description: 'OR=any word, AND=all words, FUZZY=typo-tolerant',
           default: 'OR',
         },
+        includeExamples: {
+          type: 'boolean',
+          description: 'Include top 2 real-world configuration examples from popular templates (default: false)',
+          default: false,
+        },
       },
       required: ['query'],
     },
@@ -128,7 +133,7 @@ export const n8nDocumentationToolsFinal: ToolDefinition[] = [
   },
   {
     name: 'get_node_essentials',
-    description: `Get node essential info. Pass nodeType as string with prefix. Example: nodeType="nodes-base.slack"`,
+    description: `Get node essential info with optional real-world examples from templates. Pass nodeType as string with prefix. Example: nodeType="nodes-base.slack". Use includeExamples=true to get top 3 template configs.`,
     inputSchema: {
       type: 'object',
       properties: {
@@ -136,6 +141,11 @@ export const n8nDocumentationToolsFinal: ToolDefinition[] = [
           type: 'string',
           description: 'Full type: "nodes-base.httpRequest"',
         },
+        includeExamples: {
+          type: 'boolean',
+          description: 'Include top 3 real-world configuration examples from popular templates (default: false)',
+          default: false,
+        },
       },
       required: ['nodeType'],
     },
@@ -163,20 +173,6 @@ export const n8nDocumentationToolsFinal: ToolDefinition[] = [
       required: ['nodeType', 'query'],
     },
   },
-  {
-    name: 'get_node_for_task',
-    description: `Get pre-configured node for tasks: post_json_request, receive_webhook, query_database, send_slack_message, etc. Use list_tasks for all.`,
-    inputSchema: {
-      type: 'object',
-      properties: {
-        task: {
-          type: 'string',
-          description: 'Task name. See list_tasks for options.',
-        },
-      },
-      required: ['task'],
-    },
-  },
   {
     name: 'list_tasks',
     description: `List task templates by category: HTTP/API, Webhooks, Database, AI, Data Processing, Communication.`,

src/scripts/fetch-templates.ts

@@ -10,21 +10,240 @@ import type { MetadataRequest } from '../templates/metadata-generator';
 // Load environment variables
 dotenv.config();
 
-async function fetchTemplates(mode: 'rebuild' | 'update' = 'rebuild', generateMetadata: boolean = false, metadataOnly: boolean = false) {
+/**
+ * Extract node configurations from a template workflow
+ */
+function extractNodeConfigs(
+  templateId: number,
+  templateName: string,
+  templateViews: number,
+  workflowCompressed: string,
+  metadata: any
+): Array<{
+  node_type: string;
+  template_id: number;
+  template_name: string;
+  template_views: number;
+  node_name: string;
+  parameters_json: string;
+  credentials_json: string | null;
+  has_credentials: number;
+  has_expressions: number;
+  complexity: string;
+  use_cases: string;
+}> {
+  try {
+    // Decompress workflow
+    const decompressed = zlib.gunzipSync(Buffer.from(workflowCompressed, 'base64'));
+    const workflow = JSON.parse(decompressed.toString('utf-8'));
+
+    const configs: any[] = [];
+
+    for (const node of workflow.nodes || []) {
+      // Skip UI-only nodes (sticky notes, etc.)
+      if (node.type.includes('stickyNote') || !node.parameters) {
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      configs.push({
+        node_type: node.type,
+        template_id: templateId,
+        template_name: templateName,
+        template_views: templateViews,
+        node_name: node.name,
+        parameters_json: JSON.stringify(node.parameters),
+        credentials_json: node.credentials ? JSON.stringify(node.credentials) : null,
+        has_credentials: node.credentials ? 1 : 0,
+        has_expressions: detectExpressions(node.parameters) ? 1 : 0,
+        complexity: metadata?.complexity || 'medium',
+        use_cases: JSON.stringify(metadata?.use_cases || [])
+      });
+    }
+
+    return configs;
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error(`Error extracting configs from template ${templateId}:`, error);
+    return [];
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Detect n8n expressions in parameters
+ */
+function detectExpressions(params: any): boolean {
+  if (!params) return false;
+  const json = JSON.stringify(params);
+  return json.includes('={{') || json.includes('$json') || json.includes('$node');
+}
+
+/**
+ * Insert extracted configs into database and rank them
+ */
+function insertAndRankConfigs(db: any, configs: any[]) {
+  if (configs.length === 0) {
+    console.log('No configs to insert');
+    return;
+  }
+
+  // Clear old configs for these templates
+  const templateIds = [...new Set(configs.map(c => c.template_id))];
+  const placeholders = templateIds.map(() => '?').join(',');
+  db.prepare(`DELETE FROM template_node_configs WHERE template_id IN (${placeholders})`).run(...templateIds);
+
+  // Insert new configs
+  const insertStmt = db.prepare(`
+    INSERT INTO template_node_configs (
+      node_type, template_id, template_name, template_views,
+      node_name, parameters_json, credentials_json,
+      has_credentials, has_expressions, complexity, use_cases
+    ) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
+  `);
+
+  for (const config of configs) {
+    insertStmt.run(
+      config.node_type,
+      config.template_id,
+      config.template_name,
+      config.template_views,
+      config.node_name,
+      config.parameters_json,
+      config.credentials_json,
+      config.has_credentials,
+      config.has_expressions,
+      config.complexity,
+      config.use_cases
+    );
+  }
+
+  // Rank configs per node_type by template popularity
+  db.exec(`
+    UPDATE template_node_configs
+    SET rank = (
+      SELECT COUNT(*) + 1
+      FROM template_node_configs AS t2
+      WHERE t2.node_type = template_node_configs.node_type
+        AND t2.template_views > template_node_configs.template_views
+    )
+  `);
+
+  // Keep only top 10 per node_type
+  db.exec(`
+    DELETE FROM template_node_configs
+    WHERE id NOT IN (
+      SELECT id FROM template_node_configs
+      WHERE rank <= 10
+      ORDER BY node_type, rank
+    )
+  `);
+
+  console.log(`✅ Extracted and ranked ${configs.length} node configurations`);
+}
+
+/**
+ * Extract node configurations from existing templates
+ */
+async function extractTemplateConfigs(db: any, service: TemplateService) {
+  console.log('📦 Extracting node configurations from templates...');
+  const repository = (service as any).repository;
+  const allTemplates = repository.getAllTemplates();
+
+  const allConfigs: any[] = [];
+  let configsExtracted = 0;
+
+  for (const template of allTemplates) {
+    if (template.workflow_json_compressed) {
+      const metadata = template.metadata_json ? JSON.parse(template.metadata_json) : null;
+      const configs = extractNodeConfigs(
+        template.id,
+        template.name,
+        template.views,
+        template.workflow_json_compressed,
+        metadata
+      );
+      allConfigs.push(...configs);
+      configsExtracted += configs.length;
+    }
+  }
+
+  if (allConfigs.length > 0) {
+    insertAndRankConfigs(db, allConfigs);
+
+    // Show stats
+    const configStats = db.prepare(`
+      SELECT
+        COUNT(DISTINCT node_type) as node_types,
+        COUNT(*) as total_configs,
+        AVG(rank) as avg_rank
+      FROM template_node_configs
+    `).get() as any;
+
+    console.log(`📊 Node config stats:`);
+    console.log(`   - Unique node types: ${configStats.node_types}`);
+    console.log(`   - Total configs stored: ${configStats.total_configs}`);
+    console.log(`   - Average rank: ${configStats.avg_rank?.toFixed(1) || 'N/A'}`);
+  } else {
+    console.log('⚠️  No node configurations extracted');
+  }
+}
+
+async function fetchTemplates(
+  mode: 'rebuild' | 'update' = 'rebuild',
+  generateMetadata: boolean = false,
+  metadataOnly: boolean = false,
+  extractOnly: boolean = false
+) {
+  // If extract-only mode, skip template fetching and only extract configs
+  if (extractOnly) {
+    console.log('📦 Extract-only mode: Extracting node configurations from existing templates...\n');
+
+    const db = await createDatabaseAdapter('./data/nodes.db');
+
+    // Ensure template_node_configs table exists
+    try {
+      const tableExists = db.prepare(`
+        SELECT name FROM sqlite_master
+        WHERE type='table' AND name='template_node_configs'
+      `).get();
+
+      if (!tableExists) {
+        console.log('📋 Creating template_node_configs table...');
+        const migrationPath = path.join(__dirname, '../../src/database/migrations/add-template-node-configs.sql');
+        const migration = fs.readFileSync(migrationPath, 'utf8');
+        db.exec(migration);
+        console.log('✅ Table created successfully\n');
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('❌ Error checking/creating template_node_configs table:', error);
+      if ('close' in db && typeof db.close === 'function') {
+        db.close();
+      }
+      process.exit(1);
+    }
+
+    const service = new TemplateService(db);
+
+    await extractTemplateConfigs(db, service);
+
+    if ('close' in db && typeof db.close === 'function') {
+      db.close();
+    }
+    return;
+  }
+
   // If metadata-only mode, skip template fetching entirely
   if (metadataOnly) {
     console.log('🤖 Metadata-only mode: Generating metadata for existing templates...\n');
-    
+
     if (!process.env.OPENAI_API_KEY) {
       console.error('❌ OPENAI_API_KEY not set in environment');
       process.exit(1);
     }
-    
+
     const db = await createDatabaseAdapter('./data/nodes.db');
     const service = new TemplateService(db);
-    
+
     await generateTemplateMetadata(db, service);
-    
+
     if ('close' in db && typeof db.close === 'function') {
       db.close();
     }
@@ -125,7 +344,11 @@ async function fetchTemplates(mode: 'rebuild' | 'update' = 'rebuild', generateMe
     stats.topUsedNodes.forEach((node: any, index: number) => {
       console.log(`   ${index + 1}. ${node.node} (${node.count} templates)`);
     });
-    
+
+    // Extract node configurations from templates
+    console.log('');
+    await extractTemplateConfigs(db, service);
+
     // Generate metadata if requested
     if (generateMetadata && process.env.OPENAI_API_KEY) {
       console.log('\n🤖 Generating metadata for templates...');
@@ -133,7 +356,7 @@ async function fetchTemplates(mode: 'rebuild' | 'update' = 'rebuild', generateMe
     } else if (generateMetadata && !process.env.OPENAI_API_KEY) {
       console.log('\n⚠️  Metadata generation requested but OPENAI_API_KEY not set');
     }
-    
+
   } catch (error) {
     console.error('\n❌ Error fetching templates:', error);
     process.exit(1);
@@ -194,12 +417,28 @@ async function generateTemplateMetadata(db: any, service: TemplateService) {
       } catch (error) {
         console.warn(`Failed to parse workflow for template ${t.id}:`, error);
       }
-      
+
+      // Parse nodes_used safely
+      let nodes: string[] = [];
+      try {
+        if (t.nodes_used) {
+          nodes = JSON.parse(t.nodes_used);
+          // Ensure it's an array
+          if (!Array.isArray(nodes)) {
+            console.warn(`Template ${t.id} has invalid nodes_used (not an array), using empty array`);
+            nodes = [];
+          }
+        }
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.warn(`Failed to parse nodes_used for template ${t.id}:`, error);
+        nodes = [];
+      }
+
       return {
         templateId: t.id,
         name: t.name,
         description: t.description,
-        nodes: JSON.parse(t.nodes_used),
+        nodes: nodes,
         workflow
       };
     });
@@ -237,39 +476,45 @@ async function generateTemplateMetadata(db: any, service: TemplateService) {
 }
 
 // Parse command line arguments
-function parseArgs(): { mode: 'rebuild' | 'update', generateMetadata: boolean, metadataOnly: boolean } {
+function parseArgs(): { mode: 'rebuild' | 'update', generateMetadata: boolean, metadataOnly: boolean, extractOnly: boolean } {
   const args = process.argv.slice(2);
-  
+
   let mode: 'rebuild' | 'update' = 'rebuild';
   let generateMetadata = false;
   let metadataOnly = false;
-  
+  let extractOnly = false;
+
   // Check for --mode flag
   const modeIndex = args.findIndex(arg => arg.startsWith('--mode'));
   if (modeIndex !== -1) {
     const modeArg = args[modeIndex];
     const modeValue = modeArg.includes('=') ? modeArg.split('=')[1] : args[modeIndex + 1];
-    
+
     if (modeValue === 'update') {
       mode = 'update';
     }
   }
-  
+
   // Check for --update flag as shorthand
   if (args.includes('--update')) {
     mode = 'update';
   }
-  
+
   // Check for --generate-metadata flag
   if (args.includes('--generate-metadata') || args.includes('--metadata')) {
     generateMetadata = true;
   }
-  
+
   // Check for --metadata-only flag
   if (args.includes('--metadata-only')) {
     metadataOnly = true;
   }
-  
+
+  // Check for --extract-only flag
+  if (args.includes('--extract-only') || args.includes('--extract')) {
+    extractOnly = true;
+  }
+
   // Show help if requested
   if (args.includes('--help') || args.includes('-h')) {
     console.log('Usage: npm run fetch:templates [options]\n');
@@ -279,17 +524,19 @@ function parseArgs(): { mode: 'rebuild' | 'update', generateMetadata: boolean, m
     console.log('  --generate-metadata    Generate AI metadata after fetching templates');
     console.log('  --metadata             Shorthand for --generate-metadata');
     console.log('  --metadata-only        Only generate metadata, skip template fetching');
+    console.log('  --extract-only         Only extract node configs, skip template fetching');
+    console.log('  --extract              Shorthand for --extract-only');
     console.log('  --help, -h             Show this help message');
     process.exit(0);
   }
-  
-  return { mode, generateMetadata, metadataOnly };
+
+  return { mode, generateMetadata, metadataOnly, extractOnly };
 }
 
 // Run if called directly
 if (require.main === module) {
-  const { mode, generateMetadata, metadataOnly } = parseArgs();
-  fetchTemplates(mode, generateMetadata, metadataOnly).catch(console.error);
+  const { mode, generateMetadata, metadataOnly, extractOnly } = parseArgs();
+  fetchTemplates(mode, generateMetadata, metadataOnly, extractOnly).catch(console.error);
 }
 
 export { fetchTemplates };

src/scripts/sanitize-templates.ts

@@ -2,32 +2,50 @@
 import { createDatabaseAdapter } from '../database/database-adapter';
 import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
 import { TemplateSanitizer } from '../utils/template-sanitizer';
+import { gunzipSync, gzipSync } from 'zlib';
 
 async function sanitizeTemplates() {
   console.log('🧹 Sanitizing workflow templates in database...\n');
-  
+
   const db = await createDatabaseAdapter('./data/nodes.db');
   const sanitizer = new TemplateSanitizer();
-  
+
   try {
-    // Get all templates
-    const templates = db.prepare('SELECT id, name, workflow_json FROM templates').all() as any[];
+    // Get all templates - check both old and new format
+    const templates = db.prepare('SELECT id, name, workflow_json, workflow_json_compressed FROM templates').all() as any[];
     console.log(`Found ${templates.length} templates to check\n`);
-    
+
     let sanitizedCount = 0;
     const problematicTemplates: any[] = [];
-    
+
     for (const template of templates) {
-      if (!template.workflow_json) {
-        continue; // Skip templates without workflow data
+      let originalWorkflow: any = null;
+      let useCompressed = false;
+
+      // Try compressed format first (newer format)
+      if (template.workflow_json_compressed) {
+        try {
+          const buffer = Buffer.from(template.workflow_json_compressed, 'base64');
+          const decompressed = gunzipSync(buffer).toString('utf-8');
+          originalWorkflow = JSON.parse(decompressed);
+          useCompressed = true;
+        } catch (e) {
+          console.log(`⚠️ Failed to decompress template ${template.id}, trying uncompressed`);
+        }
       }
 
-      let originalWorkflow;
-      try {
-        originalWorkflow = JSON.parse(template.workflow_json);
-      } catch (e) {
-        console.log(`⚠️ Skipping template ${template.id}: Invalid JSON`);
-        continue;
+      // Fall back to uncompressed format (deprecated)
+      if (!originalWorkflow && template.workflow_json) {
+        try {
+          originalWorkflow = JSON.parse(template.workflow_json);
+        } catch (e) {
+          console.log(`⚠️ Skipping template ${template.id}: Invalid JSON in both formats`);
+          continue;
+        }
+      }
+
+      if (!originalWorkflow) {
+        continue; // Skip templates without workflow data
       }
 
       const { sanitized: sanitizedWorkflow, wasModified } = sanitizer.sanitizeWorkflow(originalWorkflow);
@@ -35,18 +53,24 @@ async function sanitizeTemplates() {
       if (wasModified) {
         // Get detected tokens for reporting
         const detectedTokens = sanitizer.detectTokens(originalWorkflow);
-        
-        // Update the template with sanitized version
-        const stmt = db.prepare('UPDATE templates SET workflow_json = ? WHERE id = ?');
-        stmt.run(JSON.stringify(sanitizedWorkflow), template.id);
-        
+
+        // Update the template with sanitized version in the same format
+        if (useCompressed) {
+          const compressed = gzipSync(JSON.stringify(sanitizedWorkflow)).toString('base64');
+          const stmt = db.prepare('UPDATE templates SET workflow_json_compressed = ? WHERE id = ?');
+          stmt.run(compressed, template.id);
+        } else {
+          const stmt = db.prepare('UPDATE templates SET workflow_json = ? WHERE id = ?');
+          stmt.run(JSON.stringify(sanitizedWorkflow), template.id);
+        }
+
         sanitizedCount++;
         problematicTemplates.push({
           id: template.id,
           name: template.name,
           tokens: detectedTokens
         });
-        
+
         console.log(`✅ Sanitized template ${template.id}: ${template.name}`);
         detectedTokens.forEach(token => {
           console.log(`   - Found: ${token.substring(0, 20)}...`);

src/scripts/seed-canonical-ai-examples.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,161 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env node
+/**
+ * Seed canonical AI tool examples into the database
+ *
+ * These hand-crafted examples demonstrate best practices for critical AI tools
+ * that are missing from the template database.
+ */
+
+import * as fs from 'fs';
+import * as path from 'path';
+import { createDatabaseAdapter } from '../database/database-adapter';
+import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
+
+interface CanonicalExample {
+  name: string;
+  use_case: string;
+  complexity: 'simple' | 'medium' | 'complex';
+  parameters: Record<string, any>;
+  credentials?: Record<string, any>;
+  connections?: Record<string, any>;
+  notes: string;
+}
+
+interface CanonicalToolExamples {
+  node_type: string;
+  display_name: string;
+  examples: CanonicalExample[];
+}
+
+interface CanonicalExamplesFile {
+  description: string;
+  version: string;
+  examples: CanonicalToolExamples[];
+}
+
+async function seedCanonicalExamples() {
+  try {
+    // Load canonical examples file
+    const examplesPath = path.join(__dirname, '../data/canonical-ai-tool-examples.json');
+    const examplesData = fs.readFileSync(examplesPath, 'utf-8');
+    const canonicalExamples: CanonicalExamplesFile = JSON.parse(examplesData);
+
+    logger.info('Loading canonical AI tool examples', {
+      version: canonicalExamples.version,
+      tools: canonicalExamples.examples.length
+    });
+
+    // Initialize database
+    const db = await createDatabaseAdapter('./data/nodes.db');
+
+    // First, ensure we have placeholder templates for canonical examples
+    const templateStmt = db.prepare(`
+      INSERT OR IGNORE INTO templates (
+        id,
+        workflow_id,
+        name,
+        description,
+        views,
+        created_at,
+        updated_at
+      ) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, datetime('now'), datetime('now'))
+    `);
+
+    // Create one placeholder template for canonical examples
+    const canonicalTemplateId = -1000;
+    templateStmt.run(
+      canonicalTemplateId,
+      canonicalTemplateId, // workflow_id must be unique
+      'Canonical AI Tool Examples',
+      'Hand-crafted examples demonstrating best practices for AI tools',
+      99999 // High view count
+    );
+
+    // Prepare insert statement for node configs
+    const stmt = db.prepare(`
+      INSERT OR REPLACE INTO template_node_configs (
+        node_type,
+        template_id,
+        template_name,
+        template_views,
+        node_name,
+        parameters_json,
+        credentials_json,
+        has_credentials,
+        has_expressions,
+        complexity,
+        use_cases
+      ) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)
+    `);
+
+    let totalInserted = 0;
+
+    // Seed each tool's examples
+    for (const toolExamples of canonicalExamples.examples) {
+      const { node_type, display_name, examples } = toolExamples;
+
+      logger.info(`Seeding examples for ${display_name}`, {
+        nodeType: node_type,
+        exampleCount: examples.length
+      });
+
+      for (let i = 0; i < examples.length; i++) {
+        const example = examples[i];
+
+        // All canonical examples use the same template ID
+        const templateId = canonicalTemplateId;
+        const templateName = `Canonical: ${display_name} - ${example.name}`;
+
+        // Check for expressions in parameters
+        const paramsStr = JSON.stringify(example.parameters);
+        const hasExpressions = paramsStr.includes('={{') || paramsStr.includes('$json') || paramsStr.includes('$node') ? 1 : 0;
+
+        // Insert into database
+        stmt.run(
+          node_type,
+          templateId,
+          templateName,
+          99999, // High view count for canonical examples
+          example.name,
+          JSON.stringify(example.parameters),
+          example.credentials ? JSON.stringify(example.credentials) : null,
+          example.credentials ? 1 : 0,
+          hasExpressions,
+          example.complexity,
+          example.use_case
+        );
+
+        totalInserted++;
+        logger.info(`  ✓ Seeded: ${example.name}`, {
+          complexity: example.complexity,
+          hasCredentials: !!example.credentials,
+          hasExpressions: hasExpressions === 1
+        });
+      }
+    }
+
+    db.close();
+
+    logger.info('Canonical examples seeding complete', {
+      totalExamples: totalInserted,
+      tools: canonicalExamples.examples.length
+    });
+
+    console.log('\n✅ Successfully seeded', totalInserted, 'canonical AI tool examples');
+    console.log('\nExamples are now available via:');
+    console.log('  • search_nodes({query: "HTTP Request Tool", includeExamples: true})');
+    console.log('  • get_node_essentials({nodeType: "nodes-langchain.toolCode", includeExamples: true})');
+
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Failed to seed canonical examples', { error });
+    console.error('❌ Error:', error);
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+}
+
+// Run if called directly
+if (require.main === module) {
+  seedCanonicalExamples().catch(console.error);
+}
+
+export { seedCanonicalExamples };

src/scripts/test-execution-filtering.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,302 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env node
+/**
+ * Manual testing script for execution filtering feature
+ *
+ * This script demonstrates all modes of the n8n_get_execution tool
+ * with various filtering options.
+ *
+ * Usage: npx tsx src/scripts/test-execution-filtering.ts
+ */
+
+import {
+  generatePreview,
+  filterExecutionData,
+  processExecution,
+} from '../services/execution-processor';
+import { ExecutionFilterOptions, Execution, ExecutionStatus } from '../types/n8n-api';
+
+console.log('='.repeat(80));
+console.log('Execution Filtering Feature - Manual Test Suite');
+console.log('='.repeat(80));
+console.log('');
+
+/**
+ * Mock execution factory (simplified version for testing)
+ */
+function createTestExecution(itemCount: number): Execution {
+  const items = Array.from({ length: itemCount }, (_, i) => ({
+    json: {
+      id: i + 1,
+      name: `Item ${i + 1}`,
+      email: `user${i}@example.com`,
+      value: Math.random() * 1000,
+      metadata: {
+        createdAt: new Date().toISOString(),
+        tags: ['tag1', 'tag2'],
+      },
+    },
+  }));
+
+  return {
+    id: `test-exec-${Date.now()}`,
+    workflowId: 'workflow-test',
+    status: ExecutionStatus.SUCCESS,
+    mode: 'manual',
+    finished: true,
+    startedAt: '2024-01-01T10:00:00.000Z',
+    stoppedAt: '2024-01-01T10:00:05.000Z',
+    data: {
+      resultData: {
+        runData: {
+          'HTTP Request': [
+            {
+              startTime: Date.now(),
+              executionTime: 234,
+              data: {
+                main: [items],
+              },
+            },
+          ],
+          'Filter': [
+            {
+              startTime: Date.now(),
+              executionTime: 45,
+              data: {
+                main: [items.slice(0, Math.floor(itemCount / 2))],
+              },
+            },
+          ],
+          'Set': [
+            {
+              startTime: Date.now(),
+              executionTime: 12,
+              data: {
+                main: [items.slice(0, 5)],
+              },
+            },
+          ],
+        },
+      },
+    },
+  };
+}
+
+/**
+ * Test 1: Preview Mode
+ */
+console.log('📊 TEST 1: Preview Mode (No Data, Just Structure)');
+console.log('-'.repeat(80));
+
+const execution1 = createTestExecution(50);
+const { preview, recommendation } = generatePreview(execution1);
+
+console.log('Preview:', JSON.stringify(preview, null, 2));
+console.log('\nRecommendation:', JSON.stringify(recommendation, null, 2));
+console.log('\n✅ Preview mode shows structure without consuming tokens for data\n');
+
+/**
+ * Test 2: Summary Mode (Default)
+ */
+console.log('📝 TEST 2: Summary Mode (2 items per node)');
+console.log('-'.repeat(80));
+
+const execution2 = createTestExecution(50);
+const summaryResult = filterExecutionData(execution2, { mode: 'summary' });
+
+console.log('Summary Mode Result:');
+console.log('- Mode:', summaryResult.mode);
+console.log('- Summary:', JSON.stringify(summaryResult.summary, null, 2));
+console.log('- HTTP Request items shown:', summaryResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.itemsShown);
+console.log('- HTTP Request truncated:', summaryResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.truncated);
+console.log('\n✅ Summary mode returns 2 items per node (safe default)\n');
+
+/**
+ * Test 3: Filtered Mode with Custom Limit
+ */
+console.log('🎯 TEST 3: Filtered Mode (Custom itemsLimit: 5)');
+console.log('-'.repeat(80));
+
+const execution3 = createTestExecution(100);
+const filteredResult = filterExecutionData(execution3, {
+  mode: 'filtered',
+  itemsLimit: 5,
+});
+
+console.log('Filtered Mode Result:');
+console.log('- Items shown per node:', filteredResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.itemsShown);
+console.log('- Total items available:', filteredResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.totalItems);
+console.log('- More data available:', filteredResult.summary?.hasMoreData);
+console.log('\n✅ Filtered mode allows custom item limits\n');
+
+/**
+ * Test 4: Node Name Filtering
+ */
+console.log('🔍 TEST 4: Filter to Specific Nodes');
+console.log('-'.repeat(80));
+
+const execution4 = createTestExecution(30);
+const nodeFilterResult = filterExecutionData(execution4, {
+  mode: 'filtered',
+  nodeNames: ['HTTP Request'],
+  itemsLimit: 3,
+});
+
+console.log('Node Filter Result:');
+console.log('- Nodes in result:', Object.keys(nodeFilterResult.nodes || {}));
+console.log('- Expected: ["HTTP Request"]');
+console.log('- Executed nodes:', nodeFilterResult.summary?.executedNodes);
+console.log('- Total nodes:', nodeFilterResult.summary?.totalNodes);
+console.log('\n✅ Can filter to specific nodes only\n');
+
+/**
+ * Test 5: Structure-Only Mode (itemsLimit: 0)
+ */
+console.log('🏗️  TEST 5: Structure-Only Mode (itemsLimit: 0)');
+console.log('-'.repeat(80));
+
+const execution5 = createTestExecution(100);
+const structureResult = filterExecutionData(execution5, {
+  mode: 'filtered',
+  itemsLimit: 0,
+});
+
+console.log('Structure-Only Result:');
+console.log('- Items shown:', structureResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.itemsShown);
+console.log('- First item (structure):', JSON.stringify(
+  structureResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.output?.[0]?.[0],
+  null,
+  2
+));
+console.log('\n✅ Structure-only mode shows data shape without values\n');
+
+/**
+ * Test 6: Full Mode
+ */
+console.log('💾 TEST 6: Full Mode (All Data)');
+console.log('-'.repeat(80));
+
+const execution6 = createTestExecution(5); // Small dataset
+const fullResult = filterExecutionData(execution6, { mode: 'full' });
+
+console.log('Full Mode Result:');
+console.log('- Items shown:', fullResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.itemsShown);
+console.log('- Total items:', fullResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.totalItems);
+console.log('- Truncated:', fullResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.truncated);
+console.log('\n✅ Full mode returns all data (use with caution)\n');
+
+/**
+ * Test 7: Backward Compatibility
+ */
+console.log('🔄 TEST 7: Backward Compatibility (No Filtering)');
+console.log('-'.repeat(80));
+
+const execution7 = createTestExecution(10);
+const legacyResult = processExecution(execution7, {});
+
+console.log('Legacy Result:');
+console.log('- Returns original execution:', legacyResult === execution7);
+console.log('- Type:', typeof legacyResult);
+console.log('\n✅ Backward compatible - no options returns original execution\n');
+
+/**
+ * Test 8: Input Data Inclusion
+ */
+console.log('🔗 TEST 8: Include Input Data');
+console.log('-'.repeat(80));
+
+const execution8 = createTestExecution(5);
+const inputDataResult = filterExecutionData(execution8, {
+  mode: 'filtered',
+  itemsLimit: 2,
+  includeInputData: true,
+});
+
+console.log('Input Data Result:');
+console.log('- Has input data:', !!inputDataResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.input);
+console.log('- Has output data:', !!inputDataResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.output);
+console.log('\n✅ Can include input data for debugging\n');
+
+/**
+ * Test 9: itemsLimit Validation
+ */
+console.log('⚠️  TEST 9: itemsLimit Validation');
+console.log('-'.repeat(80));
+
+const execution9 = createTestExecution(50);
+
+// Test negative value
+const negativeResult = filterExecutionData(execution9, {
+  mode: 'filtered',
+  itemsLimit: -5,
+});
+console.log('- Negative itemsLimit (-5) handled:', negativeResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.itemsShown === 2);
+
+// Test very large value
+const largeResult = filterExecutionData(execution9, {
+  mode: 'filtered',
+  itemsLimit: 999999,
+});
+console.log('- Large itemsLimit (999999) capped:', (largeResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.itemsShown || 0) <= 1000);
+
+// Test unlimited (-1)
+const unlimitedResult = filterExecutionData(execution9, {
+  mode: 'filtered',
+  itemsLimit: -1,
+});
+console.log('- Unlimited itemsLimit (-1) works:', unlimitedResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.itemsShown === 50);
+
+console.log('\n✅ itemsLimit validation works correctly\n');
+
+/**
+ * Test 10: Recommendation Following
+ */
+console.log('🎯 TEST 10: Follow Recommendation Workflow');
+console.log('-'.repeat(80));
+
+const execution10 = createTestExecution(100);
+const { preview: preview10, recommendation: rec10 } = generatePreview(execution10);
+
+console.log('1. Preview shows:', {
+  totalItems: preview10.nodes['HTTP Request']?.itemCounts.output,
+  sizeKB: preview10.estimatedSizeKB,
+});
+
+console.log('\n2. Recommendation:', {
+  canFetchFull: rec10.canFetchFull,
+  suggestedMode: rec10.suggestedMode,
+  suggestedItemsLimit: rec10.suggestedItemsLimit,
+  reason: rec10.reason,
+});
+
+// Follow recommendation
+const options: ExecutionFilterOptions = {
+  mode: rec10.suggestedMode,
+  itemsLimit: rec10.suggestedItemsLimit,
+};
+
+const recommendedResult = filterExecutionData(execution10, options);
+
+console.log('\n3. Following recommendation gives:', {
+  mode: recommendedResult.mode,
+  itemsShown: recommendedResult.nodes?.['HTTP Request']?.data?.metadata.itemsShown,
+  hasMoreData: recommendedResult.summary?.hasMoreData,
+});
+
+console.log('\n✅ Recommendation workflow helps make optimal choices\n');
+
+/**
+ * Summary
+ */
+console.log('='.repeat(80));
+console.log('✨ All Tests Completed Successfully!');
+console.log('='.repeat(80));
+console.log('\n🎉 Execution Filtering Feature is Working!\n');
+console.log('Key Takeaways:');
+console.log('1. Always use preview mode first for unknown datasets');
+console.log('2. Follow the recommendation for optimal token usage');
+console.log('3. Use nodeNames to filter to relevant nodes');
+console.log('4. itemsLimit: 0 shows structure without data');
+console.log('5. itemsLimit: -1 returns unlimited items (use with caution)');
+console.log('6. Summary mode (2 items) is a safe default');
+console.log('7. Full mode should only be used for small datasets');
+console.log('');

src/services/ai-node-validator.ts

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+/**
+ * AI Node Validator
+ *
+ * Implements validation logic for AI Agent, Chat Trigger, and Basic LLM Chain nodes
+ * from docs/FINAL_AI_VALIDATION_SPEC.md
+ *
+ * Key Features:
+ * - Reverse connection mapping (AI connections flow TO the consumer)
+ * - AI Agent comprehensive validation (prompt types, fallback models, streaming mode)
+ * - Chat Trigger validation (streaming mode constraints)
+ * - Integration with AI tool validators
+ */
+
+import { NodeTypeNormalizer } from '../utils/node-type-normalizer';
+import {
+  WorkflowNode,
+  WorkflowJson,
+  ReverseConnection,
+  ValidationIssue,
+  isAIToolSubNode,
+  validateAIToolSubNode
+} from './ai-tool-validators';
+
+// Re-export types for test files
+export type {
+  WorkflowNode,
+  WorkflowJson,
+  ReverseConnection,
+  ValidationIssue
+} from './ai-tool-validators';
+
+// Validation constants
+const MIN_SYSTEM_MESSAGE_LENGTH = 20;
+const MAX_ITERATIONS_WARNING_THRESHOLD = 50;
+
+/**
+ * AI Connection Types
+ * From spec lines 551-596
+ */
+export const AI_CONNECTION_TYPES = [
+  'ai_languageModel',
+  'ai_memory',
+  'ai_tool',
+  'ai_embedding',
+  'ai_vectorStore',
+  'ai_document',
+  'ai_textSplitter',
+  'ai_outputParser'
+] as const;
+
+/**
+ * Build Reverse Connection Map
+ *
+ * CRITICAL: AI connections flow TO the consumer node (reversed from standard n8n pattern)
+ * This utility maps which nodes connect TO each node, essential for AI validation.
+ *
+ * From spec lines 551-596
+ *
+ * @example
+ * Standard n8n: [Source] --main--> [Target]
+ * workflow.connections["Source"]["main"] = [[{node: "Target", ...}]]
+ *
+ * AI pattern: [Language Model] --ai_languageModel--> [AI Agent]
+ * workflow.connections["Language Model"]["ai_languageModel"] = [[{node: "AI Agent", ...}]]
+ *
+ * Reverse map: reverseMap.get("AI Agent") = [{sourceName: "Language Model", type: "ai_languageModel", ...}]
+ */
+export function buildReverseConnectionMap(
+  workflow: WorkflowJson
+): Map<string, ReverseConnection[]> {
+  const map = new Map<string, ReverseConnection[]>();
+
+  // Iterate through all connections
+  for (const [sourceName, outputs] of Object.entries(workflow.connections)) {
+    // Validate source name is not empty
+    if (!sourceName || typeof sourceName !== 'string' || sourceName.trim() === '') {
+      continue;
+    }
+
+    if (!outputs || typeof outputs !== 'object') continue;
+
+    // Iterate through all output types (main, error, ai_tool, ai_languageModel, etc.)
+    for (const [outputType, connections] of Object.entries(outputs)) {
+      if (!Array.isArray(connections)) continue;
+
+      // Flatten nested arrays and process each connection
+      const connArray = connections.flat().filter(c => c);
+
+      for (const conn of connArray) {
+        if (!conn || !conn.node) continue;
+
+        // Validate target node name is not empty
+        if (typeof conn.node !== 'string' || conn.node.trim() === '') {
+          continue;
+        }
+
+        // Initialize array for target node if not exists
+        if (!map.has(conn.node)) {
+          map.set(conn.node, []);
+        }
+
+        // Add reverse connection entry
+        map.get(conn.node)!.push({
+          sourceName: sourceName,
+          sourceType: outputType,
+          type: outputType,
+          index: conn.index ?? 0
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  return map;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Get AI connections TO a specific node
+ */
+export function getAIConnections(
+  nodeName: string,
+  reverseConnections: Map<string, ReverseConnection[]>,
+  connectionType?: string
+): ReverseConnection[] {
+  const incoming = reverseConnections.get(nodeName) || [];
+
+  if (connectionType) {
+    return incoming.filter(c => c.type === connectionType);
+  }
+
+  return incoming.filter(c => AI_CONNECTION_TYPES.includes(c.type as any));
+}
+
+/**
+ * Validate AI Agent Node
+ * From spec lines 3-549
+ *
+ * Validates:
+ * - Language model connections (1 or 2 if fallback)
+ * - Output parser connection + hasOutputParser flag
+ * - Prompt type configuration (auto vs define)
+ * - System message recommendations
+ * - Streaming mode constraints (CRITICAL)
+ * - Memory connections (0-1)
+ * - Tool connections
+ * - maxIterations validation
+ */
+export function validateAIAgent(
+  node: WorkflowNode,
+  reverseConnections: Map<string, ReverseConnection[]>,
+  workflow: WorkflowJson
+): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+  const incoming = reverseConnections.get(node.name) || [];
+
+  // 1. Validate language model connections (REQUIRED: 1 or 2 if fallback)
+  const languageModelConnections = incoming.filter(c => c.type === 'ai_languageModel');
+
+  if (languageModelConnections.length === 0) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" requires an ai_languageModel connection. Connect a language model node (e.g., OpenAI Chat Model, Anthropic Chat Model).`,
+      code: 'MISSING_LANGUAGE_MODEL'
+    });
+  } else if (languageModelConnections.length > 2) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has ${languageModelConnections.length} ai_languageModel connections. Maximum is 2 (for fallback model support).`,
+      code: 'TOO_MANY_LANGUAGE_MODELS'
+    });
+  } else if (languageModelConnections.length === 2) {
+    // Check if fallback is enabled
+    if (!node.parameters.needsFallback) {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'warning',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has 2 language models but needsFallback is not enabled. Set needsFallback=true or remove the second model.`
+      });
+    }
+  } else if (languageModelConnections.length === 1 && node.parameters.needsFallback === true) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has needsFallback=true but only 1 language model connected. Connect a second model for fallback or disable needsFallback.`,
+      code: 'FALLBACK_MISSING_SECOND_MODEL'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Validate output parser configuration
+  const outputParserConnections = incoming.filter(c => c.type === 'ai_outputParser');
+
+  if (node.parameters.hasOutputParser === true) {
+    if (outputParserConnections.length === 0) {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'error',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has hasOutputParser=true but no ai_outputParser connection. Connect an output parser or set hasOutputParser=false.`,
+        code: 'MISSING_OUTPUT_PARSER'
+      });
+    }
+  } else if (outputParserConnections.length > 0) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'warning',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has an output parser connected but hasOutputParser is not true. Set hasOutputParser=true to enable output parsing.`
+    });
+  }
+
+  if (outputParserConnections.length > 1) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has ${outputParserConnections.length} output parsers. Only 1 is allowed.`,
+      code: 'MULTIPLE_OUTPUT_PARSERS'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 3. Validate prompt type configuration
+  if (node.parameters.promptType === 'define') {
+    if (!node.parameters.text || node.parameters.text.trim() === '') {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'error',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has promptType="define" but the text field is empty. Provide a custom prompt or switch to promptType="auto".`,
+        code: 'MISSING_PROMPT_TEXT'
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  // 4. Check system message (RECOMMENDED)
+  if (!node.parameters.systemMessage) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'info',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has no systemMessage. Consider adding one to define the agent's role, capabilities, and constraints.`
+    });
+  } else if (node.parameters.systemMessage.trim().length < MIN_SYSTEM_MESSAGE_LENGTH) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'info',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" systemMessage is very short (minimum ${MIN_SYSTEM_MESSAGE_LENGTH} characters recommended). Provide more detail about the agent's role and capabilities.`
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 5. Validate streaming mode constraints (CRITICAL)
+  // From spec lines 753-879: AI Agent with streaming MUST NOT have main output connections
+  const isStreamingTarget = checkIfStreamingTarget(node, workflow, reverseConnections);
+  const hasOwnStreamingEnabled = node.parameters?.options?.streamResponse === true;
+
+  if (isStreamingTarget || hasOwnStreamingEnabled) {
+    // Check if AI Agent has any main output connections
+    const agentMainOutput = workflow.connections[node.name]?.main;
+    if (agentMainOutput && agentMainOutput.flat().some((c: any) => c)) {
+      const streamSource = isStreamingTarget
+        ? 'connected from Chat Trigger with responseMode="streaming"'
+        : 'has streamResponse=true in options';
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'error',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" is in streaming mode (${streamSource}) but has outgoing main connections. Remove all main output connections - streaming responses flow back through the Chat Trigger.`,
+        code: 'STREAMING_WITH_MAIN_OUTPUT'
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  // 6. Validate memory connections (0-1 allowed)
+  const memoryConnections = incoming.filter(c => c.type === 'ai_memory');
+
+  if (memoryConnections.length > 1) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has ${memoryConnections.length} ai_memory connections. Only 1 memory is allowed.`,
+      code: 'MULTIPLE_MEMORY_CONNECTIONS'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 7. Validate tool connections
+  const toolConnections = incoming.filter(c => c.type === 'ai_tool');
+
+  if (toolConnections.length === 0) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'info',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has no ai_tool connections. Consider adding tools to enhance the agent's capabilities.`
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 8. Validate maxIterations if specified
+  if (node.parameters.maxIterations !== undefined) {
+    if (typeof node.parameters.maxIterations !== 'number') {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'error',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has invalid maxIterations type. Must be a number.`,
+        code: 'INVALID_MAX_ITERATIONS_TYPE'
+      });
+    } else if (node.parameters.maxIterations < 1) {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'error',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has maxIterations=${node.parameters.maxIterations}. Must be at least 1.`,
+        code: 'MAX_ITERATIONS_TOO_LOW'
+      });
+    } else if (node.parameters.maxIterations > MAX_ITERATIONS_WARNING_THRESHOLD) {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'warning',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `AI Agent "${node.name}" has maxIterations=${node.parameters.maxIterations}. Very high iteration counts (>${MAX_ITERATIONS_WARNING_THRESHOLD}) may cause long execution times and high costs.`
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Check if AI Agent is a streaming target
+ * Helper function to determine if an AI Agent is receiving streaming input from Chat Trigger
+ */
+function checkIfStreamingTarget(
+  node: WorkflowNode,
+  workflow: WorkflowJson,
+  reverseConnections: Map<string, ReverseConnection[]>
+): boolean {
+  const incoming = reverseConnections.get(node.name) || [];
+
+  // Check if any incoming main connection is from a Chat Trigger with streaming enabled
+  const mainConnections = incoming.filter(c => c.type === 'main');
+
+  for (const conn of mainConnections) {
+    const sourceNode = workflow.nodes.find(n => n.name === conn.sourceName);
+    if (!sourceNode) continue;
+
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(sourceNode.type);
+    if (normalizedType === 'nodes-langchain.chatTrigger') {
+      const responseMode = sourceNode.parameters?.options?.responseMode || 'lastNode';
+      if (responseMode === 'streaming') {
+        return true;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  return false;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Validate Chat Trigger Node
+ * From spec lines 753-879
+ *
+ * Critical validations:
+ * - responseMode="streaming" requires AI Agent target
+ * - AI Agent with streaming MUST NOT have main output connections
+ * - responseMode="lastNode" validation
+ */
+export function validateChatTrigger(
+  node: WorkflowNode,
+  workflow: WorkflowJson,
+  reverseConnections: Map<string, ReverseConnection[]>
+): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  const responseMode = node.parameters?.options?.responseMode || 'lastNode';
+
+  // Get outgoing main connections from Chat Trigger
+  const outgoingMain = workflow.connections[node.name]?.main;
+  if (!outgoingMain || outgoingMain.length === 0 || !outgoingMain[0] || outgoingMain[0].length === 0) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Chat Trigger "${node.name}" has no outgoing connections. Connect it to an AI Agent or workflow.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_CONNECTIONS'
+    });
+    return issues;
+  }
+
+  const firstConnection = outgoingMain[0][0];
+  if (!firstConnection) {
+    return issues;
+  }
+
+  const targetNode = workflow.nodes.find(n => n.name === firstConnection.node);
+  if (!targetNode) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Chat Trigger "${node.name}" connects to non-existent node "${firstConnection.node}".`,
+      code: 'INVALID_TARGET_NODE'
+    });
+    return issues;
+  }
+
+  const targetType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(targetNode.type);
+
+  // Validate streaming mode
+  if (responseMode === 'streaming') {
+    // CRITICAL: Streaming mode only works with AI Agent
+    if (targetType !== 'nodes-langchain.agent') {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'error',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `Chat Trigger "${node.name}" has responseMode="streaming" but connects to "${targetNode.name}" (${targetType}). Streaming mode only works with AI Agent. Change responseMode to "lastNode" or connect to an AI Agent.`,
+        code: 'STREAMING_WRONG_TARGET'
+      });
+    } else {
+      // CRITICAL: Check AI Agent has NO main output connections
+      const agentMainOutput = workflow.connections[targetNode.name]?.main;
+      if (agentMainOutput && agentMainOutput.flat().some((c: any) => c)) {
+        issues.push({
+          severity: 'error',
+          nodeId: targetNode.id,
+          nodeName: targetNode.name,
+          message: `AI Agent "${targetNode.name}" is in streaming mode but has outgoing main connections. In streaming mode, the AI Agent must NOT have main output connections - responses stream back through the Chat Trigger.`,
+          code: 'STREAMING_AGENT_HAS_OUTPUT'
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Validate lastNode mode
+  if (responseMode === 'lastNode') {
+    // lastNode mode requires a workflow that ends somewhere
+    // Just informational - this is the default and works with any workflow
+    if (targetType === 'nodes-langchain.agent') {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'info',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `Chat Trigger "${node.name}" uses responseMode="lastNode" with AI Agent. Consider using responseMode="streaming" for better user experience with real-time responses.`
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Validate Basic LLM Chain Node
+ * From spec - simplified AI chain without agent loop
+ *
+ * Similar to AI Agent but simpler:
+ * - Requires exactly 1 language model
+ * - Can have 0-1 memory
+ * - No tools (not an agent)
+ * - No fallback model support
+ */
+export function validateBasicLLMChain(
+  node: WorkflowNode,
+  reverseConnections: Map<string, ReverseConnection[]>
+): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+  const incoming = reverseConnections.get(node.name) || [];
+
+  // 1. Validate language model connection (REQUIRED: exactly 1)
+  const languageModelConnections = incoming.filter(c => c.type === 'ai_languageModel');
+
+  if (languageModelConnections.length === 0) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Basic LLM Chain "${node.name}" requires an ai_languageModel connection. Connect a language model node.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_LANGUAGE_MODEL'
+    });
+  } else if (languageModelConnections.length > 1) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Basic LLM Chain "${node.name}" has ${languageModelConnections.length} ai_languageModel connections. Basic LLM Chain only supports 1 language model (no fallback).`,
+      code: 'MULTIPLE_LANGUAGE_MODELS'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Validate memory connections (0-1 allowed)
+  const memoryConnections = incoming.filter(c => c.type === 'ai_memory');
+
+  if (memoryConnections.length > 1) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Basic LLM Chain "${node.name}" has ${memoryConnections.length} ai_memory connections. Only 1 memory is allowed.`,
+      code: 'MULTIPLE_MEMORY_CONNECTIONS'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 3. Check for tool connections (not supported)
+  const toolConnections = incoming.filter(c => c.type === 'ai_tool');
+
+  if (toolConnections.length > 0) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Basic LLM Chain "${node.name}" has ai_tool connections. Basic LLM Chain does not support tools. Use AI Agent if you need tool support.`,
+      code: 'TOOLS_NOT_SUPPORTED'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 4. Validate prompt configuration
+  if (node.parameters.promptType === 'define') {
+    if (!node.parameters.text || node.parameters.text.trim() === '') {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'error',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `Basic LLM Chain "${node.name}" has promptType="define" but the text field is empty.`,
+        code: 'MISSING_PROMPT_TEXT'
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Validate all AI-specific nodes in a workflow
+ *
+ * This is the main entry point called by WorkflowValidator
+ */
+export function validateAISpecificNodes(
+  workflow: WorkflowJson
+): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // Build reverse connection map (critical for AI validation)
+  const reverseConnectionMap = buildReverseConnectionMap(workflow);
+
+  for (const node of workflow.nodes) {
+    if (node.disabled) continue;
+
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(node.type);
+
+    // Validate AI Agent nodes
+    if (normalizedType === 'nodes-langchain.agent') {
+      const nodeIssues = validateAIAgent(node, reverseConnectionMap, workflow);
+      issues.push(...nodeIssues);
+    }
+
+    // Validate Chat Trigger nodes
+    if (normalizedType === 'nodes-langchain.chatTrigger') {
+      const nodeIssues = validateChatTrigger(node, workflow, reverseConnectionMap);
+      issues.push(...nodeIssues);
+    }
+
+    // Validate Basic LLM Chain nodes
+    if (normalizedType === 'nodes-langchain.chainLlm') {
+      const nodeIssues = validateBasicLLMChain(node, reverseConnectionMap);
+      issues.push(...nodeIssues);
+    }
+
+    // Validate AI tool sub-nodes (13 types)
+    if (isAIToolSubNode(normalizedType)) {
+      const nodeIssues = validateAIToolSubNode(
+        node,
+        normalizedType,
+        reverseConnectionMap,
+        workflow
+      );
+      issues.push(...nodeIssues);
+    }
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Check if a workflow contains any AI nodes
+ * Useful for skipping AI validation when not needed
+ */
+export function hasAINodes(workflow: WorkflowJson): boolean {
+  const aiNodeTypes = [
+    'nodes-langchain.agent',
+    'nodes-langchain.chatTrigger',
+    'nodes-langchain.chainLlm',
+  ];
+
+  return workflow.nodes.some(node => {
+    const normalized = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(node.type);
+    return aiNodeTypes.includes(normalized) || isAIToolSubNode(normalized);
+  });
+}
+
+/**
+ * Helper: Get AI node type category
+ */
+export function getAINodeCategory(nodeType: string): string | null {
+  const normalized = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
+
+  if (normalized === 'nodes-langchain.agent') return 'AI Agent';
+  if (normalized === 'nodes-langchain.chatTrigger') return 'Chat Trigger';
+  if (normalized === 'nodes-langchain.chainLlm') return 'Basic LLM Chain';
+  if (isAIToolSubNode(normalized)) return 'AI Tool';
+
+  // Check for AI component nodes
+  if (normalized.startsWith('nodes-langchain.')) {
+    if (normalized.includes('openAi') || normalized.includes('anthropic') || normalized.includes('googleGemini')) {
+      return 'Language Model';
+    }
+    if (normalized.includes('memory') || normalized.includes('buffer')) {
+      return 'Memory';
+    }
+    if (normalized.includes('vectorStore') || normalized.includes('pinecone') || normalized.includes('qdrant')) {
+      return 'Vector Store';
+    }
+    if (normalized.includes('embedding')) {
+      return 'Embeddings';
+    }
+    return 'AI Component';
+  }
+
+  return null;
+}

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+/**
+ * AI Tool Sub-Node Validators
+ *
+ * Implements validation logic for all 13 AI tool sub-nodes from
+ * docs/FINAL_AI_VALIDATION_SPEC.md
+ *
+ * Each validator checks configuration requirements, connections, and
+ * parameters specific to that tool type.
+ */
+
+import { NodeTypeNormalizer } from '../utils/node-type-normalizer';
+
+// Validation constants
+const MIN_DESCRIPTION_LENGTH_SHORT = 10;
+const MIN_DESCRIPTION_LENGTH_MEDIUM = 15;
+const MIN_DESCRIPTION_LENGTH_LONG = 20;
+const MAX_ITERATIONS_WARNING_THRESHOLD = 50;
+const MAX_TOPK_WARNING_THRESHOLD = 20;
+
+export interface WorkflowNode {
+  id: string;
+  name: string;
+  type: string;
+  position: [number, number];
+  parameters: any;
+  credentials?: any;
+  disabled?: boolean;
+  typeVersion?: number;
+}
+
+export interface WorkflowJson {
+  name?: string;
+  nodes: WorkflowNode[];
+  connections: Record<string, any>;
+  settings?: any;
+}
+
+export interface ReverseConnection {
+  sourceName: string;
+  sourceType: string;
+  type: string;  // main, ai_tool, ai_languageModel, etc.
+  index: number;
+}
+
+export interface ValidationIssue {
+  severity: 'error' | 'warning' | 'info';
+  nodeId?: string;
+  nodeName?: string;
+  message: string;
+  code?: string;
+}
+
+/**
+ * 1. HTTP Request Tool Validator
+ * From spec lines 883-1123
+ */
+export function validateHTTPRequestTool(node: WorkflowNode): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // 1. Check toolDescription (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.toolDescription) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" has no toolDescription. Add a clear description to help the LLM know when to use this API.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_TOOL_DESCRIPTION'
+    });
+  } else if (node.parameters.toolDescription.trim().length < MIN_DESCRIPTION_LENGTH_MEDIUM) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'warning',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" toolDescription is too short (minimum ${MIN_DESCRIPTION_LENGTH_MEDIUM} characters). Explain what API this calls and when to use it.`
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Check URL (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.url) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" has no URL. Add the API endpoint URL.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_URL'
+    });
+  } else {
+    // Validate URL protocol (must be http or https)
+    try {
+      const urlObj = new URL(node.parameters.url);
+      if (urlObj.protocol !== 'http:' && urlObj.protocol !== 'https:') {
+        issues.push({
+          severity: 'error',
+          nodeId: node.id,
+          nodeName: node.name,
+          message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" has invalid URL protocol "${urlObj.protocol}". Use http:// or https:// only.`,
+          code: 'INVALID_URL_PROTOCOL'
+        });
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      // URL parsing failed - invalid format
+      // Only warn if it's not an n8n expression
+      if (!node.parameters.url.includes('{{')) {
+        issues.push({
+          severity: 'warning',
+          nodeId: node.id,
+          nodeName: node.name,
+          message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" has potentially invalid URL format. Ensure it's a valid URL or n8n expression.`
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  // 3. Validate placeholders match definitions
+  if (node.parameters.url || node.parameters.body || node.parameters.headers) {
+    const placeholderRegex = /\{([^}]+)\}/g;
+    const placeholders = new Set<string>();
+
+    // Extract placeholders from URL, body, headers
+    [node.parameters.url, node.parameters.body, JSON.stringify(node.parameters.headers || {})].forEach(text => {
+      if (text) {
+        let match;
+        while ((match = placeholderRegex.exec(text)) !== null) {
+          placeholders.add(match[1]);
+        }
+      }
+    });
+
+    // If placeholders exist in URL/body/headers
+    if (placeholders.size > 0) {
+      const definitions = node.parameters.placeholderDefinitions?.values || [];
+      const definedNames = new Set(definitions.map((d: any) => d.name));
+
+      // If no placeholderDefinitions at all, warn
+      if (!node.parameters.placeholderDefinitions) {
+        issues.push({
+          severity: 'warning',
+          nodeId: node.id,
+          nodeName: node.name,
+          message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" uses placeholders but has no placeholderDefinitions. Add definitions to describe the expected inputs.`
+        });
+      } else {
+        // Has placeholderDefinitions, check each placeholder
+        for (const placeholder of placeholders) {
+          if (!definedNames.has(placeholder)) {
+            issues.push({
+              severity: 'error',
+              nodeId: node.id,
+              nodeName: node.name,
+              message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" Placeholder "${placeholder}" in URL but it's not defined in placeholderDefinitions.`,
+              code: 'UNDEFINED_PLACEHOLDER'
+            });
+          }
+        }
+
+        // Check for defined but unused placeholders
+        for (const def of definitions) {
+          if (!placeholders.has(def.name)) {
+            issues.push({
+              severity: 'warning',
+              nodeId: node.id,
+              nodeName: node.name,
+              message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" defines placeholder "${def.name}" but doesn't use it.`
+            });
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  // 4. Validate authentication
+  if (node.parameters.authentication === 'predefinedCredentialType' &&
+      (!node.credentials || Object.keys(node.credentials).length === 0)) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" requires credentials but none are configured.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_CREDENTIALS'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 5. Validate HTTP method
+  const validMethods = ['GET', 'POST', 'PUT', 'DELETE', 'PATCH', 'HEAD', 'OPTIONS'];
+  if (node.parameters.method && !validMethods.includes(node.parameters.method.toUpperCase())) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" has invalid HTTP method "${node.parameters.method}". Use one of: ${validMethods.join(', ')}.`,
+      code: 'INVALID_HTTP_METHOD'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 6. Validate body for POST/PUT/PATCH
+  if (['POST', 'PUT', 'PATCH'].includes(node.parameters.method?.toUpperCase())) {
+    if (!node.parameters.body && !node.parameters.jsonBody) {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'warning',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `HTTP Request Tool "${node.name}" uses ${node.parameters.method} but has no body. Consider adding a body or using GET instead.`
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * 2. Code Tool Validator
+ * From spec lines 1125-1393
+ */
+export function validateCodeTool(node: WorkflowNode): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // 1. Check toolDescription (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.toolDescription) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Code Tool "${node.name}" has no toolDescription. Add one to help the LLM understand the tool's purpose.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_TOOL_DESCRIPTION'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Check jsCode exists (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.jsCode || node.parameters.jsCode.trim().length === 0) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Code Tool "${node.name}" code is empty. Add the JavaScript code to execute.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_CODE'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 3. Recommend input/output schema
+  if (!node.parameters.inputSchema && !node.parameters.specifyInputSchema) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'warning',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Code Tool "${node.name}" has no input schema. Consider adding one to validate LLM inputs.`
+    });
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * 3. Vector Store Tool Validator
+ * From spec lines 1395-1620
+ */
+export function validateVectorStoreTool(
+  node: WorkflowNode,
+  reverseConnections: Map<string, ReverseConnection[]>,
+  workflow: WorkflowJson
+): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // 1. Check toolDescription (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.toolDescription) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Vector Store Tool "${node.name}" has no toolDescription. Add one to explain what data it searches.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_TOOL_DESCRIPTION'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Validate topK parameter if specified
+  if (node.parameters.topK !== undefined) {
+    if (typeof node.parameters.topK !== 'number' || node.parameters.topK < 1) {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'error',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `Vector Store Tool "${node.name}" has invalid topK value. Must be a positive number.`,
+        code: 'INVALID_TOPK'
+      });
+    } else if (node.parameters.topK > MAX_TOPK_WARNING_THRESHOLD) {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'warning',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `Vector Store Tool "${node.name}" has topK=${node.parameters.topK}. Large values (>${MAX_TOPK_WARNING_THRESHOLD}) may overwhelm the LLM context. Consider reducing to 10 or less.`
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * 4. Workflow Tool Validator
+ * From spec lines 1622-1831 (already complete in spec)
+ */
+export function validateWorkflowTool(node: WorkflowNode, reverseConnections?: Map<string, ReverseConnection[]>): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // 1. Check toolDescription (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.toolDescription) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Workflow Tool "${node.name}" has no toolDescription. Add one to help the LLM know when to use this tool.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_TOOL_DESCRIPTION'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Check workflowId (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.workflowId) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Workflow Tool "${node.name}" has no workflowId. Select a workflow to execute.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_WORKFLOW_ID'
+    });
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * 5. AI Agent Tool Validator
+ * From spec lines 1882-2122
+ */
+export function validateAIAgentTool(
+  node: WorkflowNode,
+  reverseConnections: Map<string, ReverseConnection[]>
+): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // 1. Check toolDescription (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.toolDescription) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `AI Agent Tool "${node.name}" has no toolDescription. Add one to help the LLM know when to use this tool.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_TOOL_DESCRIPTION'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Validate maxIterations if specified
+  if (node.parameters.maxIterations !== undefined) {
+    if (typeof node.parameters.maxIterations !== 'number' || node.parameters.maxIterations < 1) {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'error',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `AI Agent Tool "${node.name}" has invalid maxIterations. Must be a positive number.`,
+        code: 'INVALID_MAX_ITERATIONS'
+      });
+    } else if (node.parameters.maxIterations > MAX_ITERATIONS_WARNING_THRESHOLD) {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'warning',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `AI Agent Tool "${node.name}" has maxIterations=${node.parameters.maxIterations}. Large values (>${MAX_ITERATIONS_WARNING_THRESHOLD}) may lead to long execution times.`
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * 6. MCP Client Tool Validator
+ * From spec lines 2124-2534 (already complete in spec)
+ */
+export function validateMCPClientTool(node: WorkflowNode): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // 1. Check toolDescription (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.toolDescription) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `MCP Client Tool "${node.name}" has no toolDescription. Add one to help the LLM know when to use this tool.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_TOOL_DESCRIPTION'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Check serverUrl (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.serverUrl) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `MCP Client Tool "${node.name}" has no serverUrl. Configure the MCP server URL.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_SERVER_URL'
+    });
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * 7-8. Simple Tools (Calculator, Think) Validators
+ * From spec lines 1868-2009
+ */
+export function validateCalculatorTool(node: WorkflowNode): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // Calculator Tool has a built-in description and is self-explanatory
+  // toolDescription is optional - no validation needed
+  return issues;
+}
+
+export function validateThinkTool(node: WorkflowNode): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // Think Tool has a built-in description and is self-explanatory
+  // toolDescription is optional - no validation needed
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * 9-12. Search Tools Validators
+ * From spec lines 1833-2139
+ */
+export function validateSerpApiTool(node: WorkflowNode): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // 1. Check toolDescription (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.toolDescription) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `SerpApi Tool "${node.name}" has no toolDescription. Add one to explain when to use Google search.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_TOOL_DESCRIPTION'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Check credentials (RECOMMENDED)
+  if (!node.credentials || !node.credentials.serpApiApi) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'warning',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `SerpApi Tool "${node.name}" requires SerpApi credentials. Configure your API key.`
+    });
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+export function validateWikipediaTool(node: WorkflowNode): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // 1. Check toolDescription (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.toolDescription) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `Wikipedia Tool "${node.name}" has no toolDescription. Add one to explain when to use Wikipedia.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_TOOL_DESCRIPTION'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Validate language if specified
+  if (node.parameters.language) {
+    const validLanguageCodes = /^[a-z]{2,3}$/;  // ISO 639 codes
+    if (!validLanguageCodes.test(node.parameters.language)) {
+      issues.push({
+        severity: 'warning',
+        nodeId: node.id,
+        nodeName: node.name,
+        message: `Wikipedia Tool "${node.name}" has potentially invalid language code "${node.parameters.language}". Use ISO 639 codes (e.g., "en", "es", "fr").`
+      });
+    }
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+export function validateSearXngTool(node: WorkflowNode): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // 1. Check toolDescription (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.toolDescription) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `SearXNG Tool "${node.name}" has no toolDescription. Add one to explain when to use SearXNG.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_TOOL_DESCRIPTION'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Check baseUrl (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.parameters.baseUrl) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `SearXNG Tool "${node.name}" has no baseUrl. Configure your SearXNG instance URL.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_BASE_URL'
+    });
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+export function validateWolframAlphaTool(node: WorkflowNode): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const issues: ValidationIssue[] = [];
+
+  // 1. Check credentials (REQUIRED)
+  if (!node.credentials || (!node.credentials.wolframAlpha && !node.credentials.wolframAlphaApi)) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'error',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `WolframAlpha Tool "${node.name}" requires Wolfram|Alpha API credentials. Configure your App ID.`,
+      code: 'MISSING_CREDENTIALS'
+    });
+  }
+
+  // 2. Check description (INFO)
+  if (!node.parameters.description && !node.parameters.toolDescription) {
+    issues.push({
+      severity: 'info',
+      nodeId: node.id,
+      nodeName: node.name,
+      message: `WolframAlpha Tool "${node.name}" has no custom description. Add one to explain when to use Wolfram|Alpha for computational queries.`
+    });
+  }
+
+  return issues;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Helper: Map node types to validator functions
+ */
+export const AI_TOOL_VALIDATORS = {
+  'nodes-langchain.toolHttpRequest': validateHTTPRequestTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.toolCode': validateCodeTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.toolVectorStore': validateVectorStoreTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.toolWorkflow': validateWorkflowTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.agentTool': validateAIAgentTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.mcpClientTool': validateMCPClientTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.toolCalculator': validateCalculatorTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.toolThink': validateThinkTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.toolSerpApi': validateSerpApiTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.toolWikipedia': validateWikipediaTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.toolSearXng': validateSearXngTool,
+  'nodes-langchain.toolWolframAlpha': validateWolframAlphaTool,
+} as const;
+
+/**
+ * Check if a node type is an AI tool sub-node
+ */
+export function isAIToolSubNode(nodeType: string): boolean {
+  const normalized = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
+  return normalized in AI_TOOL_VALIDATORS;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Validate an AI tool sub-node with the appropriate validator
+ */
+export function validateAIToolSubNode(
+  node: WorkflowNode,
+  nodeType: string,
+  reverseConnections: Map<string, ReverseConnection[]>,
+  workflow: WorkflowJson
+): ValidationIssue[] {
+  const normalized = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
+
+  // Route to appropriate validator based on node type
+  switch (normalized) {
+    case 'nodes-langchain.toolHttpRequest':
+      return validateHTTPRequestTool(node);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.toolCode':
+      return validateCodeTool(node);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.toolVectorStore':
+      return validateVectorStoreTool(node, reverseConnections, workflow);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.toolWorkflow':
+      return validateWorkflowTool(node);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.agentTool':
+      return validateAIAgentTool(node, reverseConnections);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.mcpClientTool':
+      return validateMCPClientTool(node);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.toolCalculator':
+      return validateCalculatorTool(node);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.toolThink':
+      return validateThinkTool(node);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.toolSerpApi':
+      return validateSerpApiTool(node);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.toolWikipedia':
+      return validateWikipediaTool(node);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.toolSearXng':
+      return validateSearXngTool(node);
+    case 'nodes-langchain.toolWolframAlpha':
+      return validateWolframAlphaTool(node);
+    default:
+      return [];
+  }
+}

src/services/config-validator.ts

@@ -108,16 +108,16 @@ export class ConfigValidator {
    * Check for missing required properties
    */
   private static checkRequiredProperties(
-    properties: any[], 
-    config: Record<string, any>, 
+    properties: any[],
+    config: Record<string, any>,
     errors: ValidationError[]
   ): void {
     for (const prop of properties) {
       if (!prop || !prop.name) continue; // Skip invalid properties
-      
+
       if (prop.required) {
         const value = config[prop.name];
-        
+
         // Check if property is missing or has null/undefined value
         if (!(prop.name in config)) {
           errors.push({
@@ -133,6 +133,14 @@ export class ConfigValidator {
             message: `Required property '${prop.displayName || prop.name}' cannot be null or undefined`,
             fix: `Provide a valid value for ${prop.name}`
           });
+        } else if (typeof value === 'string' && value.trim() === '') {
+          // Check for empty strings which are invalid for required string properties
+          errors.push({
+            type: 'missing_required',
+            property: prop.name,
+            message: `Required property '${prop.displayName || prop.name}' cannot be empty`,
+            fix: `Provide a valid value for ${prop.name}`
+          });
         }
       }
     }
@@ -226,8 +234,56 @@ export class ConfigValidator {
           message: `Property '${key}' must be a boolean, got ${typeof value}`,
           fix: `Change ${key} to true or false`
         });
+      } else if (prop.type === 'resourceLocator') {
+        // resourceLocator validation: Used by AI model nodes (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
+        // Must be an object with required properties:
+        //   - mode: string ('list' | 'id' | 'url')
+        //   - value: any (the actual model/resource identifier)
+        // Common mistake: passing string directly instead of object structure
+        if (typeof value !== 'object' || value === null || Array.isArray(value)) {
+          const fixValue = typeof value === 'string' ? value : JSON.stringify(value);
+          errors.push({
+            type: 'invalid_type',
+            property: key,
+            message: `Property '${key}' is a resourceLocator and must be an object with 'mode' and 'value' properties, got ${typeof value}`,
+            fix: `Change ${key} to { mode: "list", value: ${JSON.stringify(fixValue)} } or { mode: "id", value: ${JSON.stringify(fixValue)} }`
+          });
+        } else {
+          // Check required properties
+          if (!value.mode) {
+            errors.push({
+              type: 'missing_required',
+              property: `${key}.mode`,
+              message: `resourceLocator '${key}' is missing required property 'mode'`,
+              fix: `Add mode property: { mode: "list", value: ${JSON.stringify(value.value || '')} }`
+            });
+          } else if (typeof value.mode !== 'string') {
+            errors.push({
+              type: 'invalid_type',
+              property: `${key}.mode`,
+              message: `resourceLocator '${key}.mode' must be a string, got ${typeof value.mode}`,
+              fix: `Set mode to "list" or "id"`
+            });
+          } else if (!['list', 'id', 'url'].includes(value.mode)) {
+            errors.push({
+              type: 'invalid_value',
+              property: `${key}.mode`,
+              message: `resourceLocator '${key}.mode' must be 'list', 'id', or 'url', got '${value.mode}'`,
+              fix: `Change mode to "list", "id", or "url"`
+            });
+          }
+
+          if (value.value === undefined) {
+            errors.push({
+              type: 'missing_required',
+              property: `${key}.value`,
+              message: `resourceLocator '${key}' is missing required property 'value'`,
+              fix: `Add value property to specify the ${prop.displayName || key}`
+            });
+          }
+        }
       }
-      
+
       // Options validation
       if (prop.type === 'options' && prop.options) {
         const validValues = prop.options.map((opt: any) => 

src/services/enhanced-config-validator.ts

@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ import { OperationSimilarityService } from './operation-similarity-service';
 import { ResourceSimilarityService } from './resource-similarity-service';
 import { NodeRepository } from '../database/node-repository';
 import { DatabaseAdapter } from '../database/database-adapter';
+import { NodeTypeNormalizer } from '../utils/node-type-normalizer';
 
 export type ValidationMode = 'full' | 'operation' | 'minimal';
 export type ValidationProfile = 'strict' | 'runtime' | 'ai-friendly' | 'minimal';
@@ -76,17 +77,17 @@ export class EnhancedConfigValidator extends ConfigValidator {
     
     // Extract operation context from config
     const operationContext = this.extractOperationContext(config);
-    
-    // Filter properties based on mode and operation
-    const filteredProperties = this.filterPropertiesByMode(
+
+    // Filter properties based on mode and operation, and get config with defaults
+    const { properties: filteredProperties, configWithDefaults } = this.filterPropertiesByMode(
       properties,
       config,
       mode,
       operationContext
     );
-    
-    // Perform base validation on filtered properties
-    const baseResult = super.validate(nodeType, config, filteredProperties);
+
+    // Perform base validation on filtered properties with defaults applied
+    const baseResult = super.validate(nodeType, configWithDefaults, filteredProperties);
     
     // Enhance the result
     const enhancedResult: EnhancedValidationResult = {
@@ -136,31 +137,56 @@ export class EnhancedConfigValidator extends ConfigValidator {
   
   /**
    * Filter properties based on validation mode and operation
+   * Returns both filtered properties and config with defaults
    */
   private static filterPropertiesByMode(
     properties: any[],
     config: Record<string, any>,
     mode: ValidationMode,
     operation: OperationContext
-  ): any[] {
+  ): { properties: any[], configWithDefaults: Record<string, any> } {
+    // Apply defaults for visibility checking
+    const configWithDefaults = this.applyNodeDefaults(properties, config);
+
+    let filteredProperties: any[];
     switch (mode) {
       case 'minimal':
         // Only required properties that are visible
-        return properties.filter(prop => 
-          prop.required && this.isPropertyVisible(prop, config)
+        filteredProperties = properties.filter(prop =>
+          prop.required && this.isPropertyVisible(prop, configWithDefaults)
         );
-        
+        break;
+
       case 'operation':
         // Only properties relevant to the current operation
-        return properties.filter(prop => 
-          this.isPropertyRelevantToOperation(prop, config, operation)
+        filteredProperties = properties.filter(prop =>
+          this.isPropertyRelevantToOperation(prop, configWithDefaults, operation)
         );
-        
+        break;
+
       case 'full':
       default:
         // All properties (current behavior)
-        return properties;
+        filteredProperties = properties;
+        break;
     }
+
+    return { properties: filteredProperties, configWithDefaults };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Apply node defaults to configuration for accurate visibility checking
+   */
+  private static applyNodeDefaults(properties: any[], config: Record<string, any>): Record<string, any> {
+    const result = { ...config };
+
+    for (const prop of properties) {
+      if (prop.name && prop.default !== undefined && result[prop.name] === undefined) {
+        result[prop.name] = prop.default;
+      }
+    }
+
+    return result;
   }
   
   /**
@@ -675,11 +701,25 @@ export class EnhancedConfigValidator extends ConfigValidator {
       return;
     }
 
+    // Normalize the node type for repository lookups
+    const normalizedNodeType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(nodeType);
+
+    // Apply defaults for validation
+    const configWithDefaults = { ...config };
+
+    // If operation is undefined but resource is set, get the default operation for that resource
+    if (configWithDefaults.operation === undefined && configWithDefaults.resource !== undefined) {
+      const defaultOperation = this.nodeRepository.getDefaultOperationForResource(normalizedNodeType, configWithDefaults.resource);
+      if (defaultOperation !== undefined) {
+        configWithDefaults.operation = defaultOperation;
+      }
+    }
+
     // Validate resource field if present
     if (config.resource !== undefined) {
       // Remove any existing resource error from base validator to replace with our enhanced version
       result.errors = result.errors.filter(e => e.property !== 'resource');
-      const validResources = this.nodeRepository.getNodeResources(nodeType);
+      const validResources = this.nodeRepository.getNodeResources(normalizedNodeType);
       const resourceIsValid = validResources.some(r => {
         const resourceValue = typeof r === 'string' ? r : r.value;
         return resourceValue === config.resource;
@@ -690,7 +730,7 @@ export class EnhancedConfigValidator extends ConfigValidator {
         let suggestions: any[] = [];
         try {
           suggestions = this.resourceSimilarityService.findSimilarResources(
-            nodeType,
+            normalizedNodeType,
             config.resource,
             3
           );
@@ -749,22 +789,27 @@ export class EnhancedConfigValidator extends ConfigValidator {
       }
     }
 
-    // Validate operation field if present
-    if (config.operation !== undefined) {
+    // Validate operation field - now we check configWithDefaults which has defaults applied
+    // Only validate if operation was explicitly set (not undefined) OR if we're using a default
+    if (config.operation !== undefined || configWithDefaults.operation !== undefined) {
       // Remove any existing operation error from base validator to replace with our enhanced version
       result.errors = result.errors.filter(e => e.property !== 'operation');
-      const validOperations = this.nodeRepository.getNodeOperations(nodeType, config.resource);
+
+      // Use the operation from configWithDefaults for validation (which includes the default if applied)
+      const operationToValidate = configWithDefaults.operation || config.operation;
+      const validOperations = this.nodeRepository.getNodeOperations(normalizedNodeType, config.resource);
       const operationIsValid = validOperations.some(op => {
         const opValue = op.operation || op.value || op;
-        return opValue === config.operation;
+        return opValue === operationToValidate;
       });
 
-      if (!operationIsValid && config.operation !== '') {
+      // Only report error if the explicit operation is invalid (not for defaults)
+      if (!operationIsValid && config.operation !== undefined && config.operation !== '') {
         // Find similar operations
         let suggestions: any[] = [];
         try {
           suggestions = this.operationSimilarityService.findSimilarOperations(
-            nodeType,
+            normalizedNodeType,
             config.operation,
             config.resource,
             3

src/services/execution-processor.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,519 @@
+/**
+ * Execution Processor Service
+ *
+ * Intelligent processing and filtering of n8n execution data to enable
+ * AI agents to inspect executions without exceeding token limits.
+ *
+ * Features:
+ * - Preview mode: Show structure and counts without values
+ * - Summary mode: Smart default with 2 sample items per node
+ * - Filtered mode: Granular control (node filtering, item limits)
+ * - Smart recommendations: Guide optimal retrieval strategy
+ */
+
+import {
+  Execution,
+  ExecutionMode,
+  ExecutionPreview,
+  NodePreview,
+  ExecutionRecommendation,
+  ExecutionFilterOptions,
+  FilteredExecutionResponse,
+  FilteredNodeData,
+  ExecutionStatus,
+} from '../types/n8n-api';
+import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
+
+/**
+ * Size estimation and threshold constants
+ */
+const THRESHOLDS = {
+  CHAR_SIZE_BYTES: 2, // UTF-16 characters
+  OVERHEAD_PER_OBJECT: 50, // Approximate JSON overhead
+  MAX_RECOMMENDED_SIZE_KB: 100, // Threshold for "can fetch full"
+  SMALL_DATASET_ITEMS: 20, // <= this is considered small
+  MODERATE_DATASET_ITEMS: 50, // <= this is considered moderate
+  MODERATE_DATASET_SIZE_KB: 200, // <= this is considered moderate
+  MAX_DEPTH: 3, // Maximum depth for structure extraction
+  MAX_ITEMS_LIMIT: 1000, // Maximum allowed itemsLimit value
+} as const;
+
+/**
+ * Helper function to extract error message from various error formats
+ */
+function extractErrorMessage(error: unknown): string {
+  if (typeof error === 'string') {
+    return error;
+  }
+  if (error && typeof error === 'object') {
+    if ('message' in error && typeof error.message === 'string') {
+      return error.message;
+    }
+    if ('error' in error && typeof error.error === 'string') {
+      return error.error;
+    }
+  }
+  return 'Unknown error';
+}
+
+/**
+ * Extract data structure (JSON schema-like) from items
+ */
+function extractStructure(data: unknown, maxDepth = THRESHOLDS.MAX_DEPTH, currentDepth = 0): Record<string, unknown> | string | unknown[] {
+  if (currentDepth >= maxDepth) {
+    return typeof data;
+  }
+
+  if (data === null || data === undefined) {
+    return 'null';
+  }
+
+  if (Array.isArray(data)) {
+    if (data.length === 0) {
+      return [];
+    }
+    // Extract structure from first item
+    return [extractStructure(data[0], maxDepth, currentDepth + 1)];
+  }
+
+  if (typeof data === 'object') {
+    const structure: Record<string, unknown> = {};
+    for (const key in data) {
+      if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(data, key)) {
+        structure[key] = extractStructure((data as Record<string, unknown>)[key], maxDepth, currentDepth + 1);
+      }
+    }
+    return structure;
+  }
+
+  return typeof data;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Estimate size of data in KB
+ */
+function estimateDataSize(data: unknown): number {
+  try {
+    const jsonString = JSON.stringify(data);
+    const sizeBytes = jsonString.length * THRESHOLDS.CHAR_SIZE_BYTES;
+    return Math.ceil(sizeBytes / 1024);
+  } catch (error) {
+    logger.warn('Failed to estimate data size', { error });
+    return 0;
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Count items in execution data
+ */
+function countItems(nodeData: unknown): { input: number; output: number } {
+  const counts = { input: 0, output: 0 };
+
+  if (!nodeData || !Array.isArray(nodeData)) {
+    return counts;
+  }
+
+  for (const run of nodeData) {
+    if (run?.data?.main) {
+      const mainData = run.data.main;
+      if (Array.isArray(mainData)) {
+        for (const output of mainData) {
+          if (Array.isArray(output)) {
+            counts.output += output.length;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  return counts;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Generate preview for an execution
+ */
+export function generatePreview(execution: Execution): {
+  preview: ExecutionPreview;
+  recommendation: ExecutionRecommendation;
+} {
+  const preview: ExecutionPreview = {
+    totalNodes: 0,
+    executedNodes: 0,
+    estimatedSizeKB: 0,
+    nodes: {},
+  };
+
+  if (!execution.data?.resultData?.runData) {
+    return {
+      preview,
+      recommendation: {
+        canFetchFull: true,
+        suggestedMode: 'summary',
+        reason: 'No execution data available',
+      },
+    };
+  }
+
+  const runData = execution.data.resultData.runData;
+  const nodeNames = Object.keys(runData);
+  preview.totalNodes = nodeNames.length;
+
+  let totalItemsOutput = 0;
+  let largestNodeItems = 0;
+
+  for (const nodeName of nodeNames) {
+    const nodeData = runData[nodeName];
+    const itemCounts = countItems(nodeData);
+
+    // Extract structure from first run's first output item
+    let dataStructure: Record<string, unknown> = {};
+    if (Array.isArray(nodeData) && nodeData.length > 0) {
+      const firstRun = nodeData[0];
+      const firstItem = firstRun?.data?.main?.[0]?.[0];
+      if (firstItem) {
+        dataStructure = extractStructure(firstItem) as Record<string, unknown>;
+      }
+    }
+
+    const nodeSize = estimateDataSize(nodeData);
+
+    const nodePreview: NodePreview = {
+      status: 'success',
+      itemCounts,
+      dataStructure,
+      estimatedSizeKB: nodeSize,
+    };
+
+    // Check for errors
+    if (Array.isArray(nodeData)) {
+      for (const run of nodeData) {
+        if (run.error) {
+          nodePreview.status = 'error';
+          nodePreview.error = extractErrorMessage(run.error);
+          break;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    preview.nodes[nodeName] = nodePreview;
+    preview.estimatedSizeKB += nodeSize;
+    preview.executedNodes++;
+    totalItemsOutput += itemCounts.output;
+    largestNodeItems = Math.max(largestNodeItems, itemCounts.output);
+  }
+
+  // Generate recommendation
+  const recommendation = generateRecommendation(
+    preview.estimatedSizeKB,
+    totalItemsOutput,
+    largestNodeItems
+  );
+
+  return { preview, recommendation };
+}
+
+/**
+ * Generate smart recommendation based on data characteristics
+ */
+function generateRecommendation(
+  totalSizeKB: number,
+  totalItems: number,
+  largestNodeItems: number
+): ExecutionRecommendation {
+  // Can safely fetch full data
+  if (totalSizeKB <= THRESHOLDS.MAX_RECOMMENDED_SIZE_KB && totalItems <= THRESHOLDS.SMALL_DATASET_ITEMS) {
+    return {
+      canFetchFull: true,
+      suggestedMode: 'full',
+      reason: `Small dataset (${totalSizeKB}KB, ${totalItems} items). Safe to fetch full data.`,
+    };
+  }
+
+  // Moderate size - use summary
+  if (totalSizeKB <= THRESHOLDS.MODERATE_DATASET_SIZE_KB && totalItems <= THRESHOLDS.MODERATE_DATASET_ITEMS) {
+    return {
+      canFetchFull: false,
+      suggestedMode: 'summary',
+      suggestedItemsLimit: 2,
+      reason: `Moderate dataset (${totalSizeKB}KB, ${totalItems} items). Summary mode recommended.`,
+    };
+  }
+
+  // Large dataset - filter with limits
+  const suggestedLimit = Math.max(1, Math.min(5, Math.floor(100 / largestNodeItems)));
+
+  return {
+    canFetchFull: false,
+    suggestedMode: 'filtered',
+    suggestedItemsLimit: suggestedLimit,
+    reason: `Large dataset (${totalSizeKB}KB, ${totalItems} items). Use filtered mode with itemsLimit: ${suggestedLimit}.`,
+  };
+}
+
+/**
+ * Truncate items array with metadata
+ */
+function truncateItems(
+  items: unknown[][],
+  limit: number
+): {
+  truncated: unknown[][];
+  metadata: { totalItems: number; itemsShown: number; truncated: boolean };
+} {
+  if (!Array.isArray(items) || items.length === 0) {
+    return {
+      truncated: items || [],
+      metadata: {
+        totalItems: 0,
+        itemsShown: 0,
+        truncated: false,
+      },
+    };
+  }
+
+  let totalItems = 0;
+  for (const output of items) {
+    if (Array.isArray(output)) {
+      totalItems += output.length;
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Special case: limit = 0 means structure only
+  if (limit === 0) {
+    const structureOnly = items.map(output => {
+      if (!Array.isArray(output) || output.length === 0) {
+        return [];
+      }
+      return [extractStructure(output[0])];
+    });
+
+    return {
+      truncated: structureOnly,
+      metadata: {
+        totalItems,
+        itemsShown: 0,
+        truncated: true,
+      },
+    };
+  }
+
+  // Limit = -1 means unlimited
+  if (limit < 0) {
+    return {
+      truncated: items,
+      metadata: {
+        totalItems,
+        itemsShown: totalItems,
+        truncated: false,
+      },
+    };
+  }
+
+  // Apply limit
+  const result: unknown[][] = [];
+  let itemsShown = 0;
+
+  for (const output of items) {
+    if (!Array.isArray(output)) {
+      result.push(output);
+      continue;
+    }
+
+    if (itemsShown >= limit) {
+      break;
+    }
+
+    const remaining = limit - itemsShown;
+    const toTake = Math.min(remaining, output.length);
+    result.push(output.slice(0, toTake));
+    itemsShown += toTake;
+  }
+
+  return {
+    truncated: result,
+    metadata: {
+      totalItems,
+      itemsShown,
+      truncated: itemsShown < totalItems,
+    },
+  };
+}
+
+/**
+ * Filter execution data based on options
+ */
+export function filterExecutionData(
+  execution: Execution,
+  options: ExecutionFilterOptions
+): FilteredExecutionResponse {
+  const mode = options.mode || 'summary';
+
+  // Validate and bound itemsLimit
+  let itemsLimit = options.itemsLimit !== undefined ? options.itemsLimit : 2;
+  if (itemsLimit !== -1) { // -1 means unlimited
+    if (itemsLimit < 0) {
+      logger.warn('Invalid itemsLimit, defaulting to 2', { provided: itemsLimit });
+      itemsLimit = 2;
+    }
+    if (itemsLimit > THRESHOLDS.MAX_ITEMS_LIMIT) {
+      logger.warn(`itemsLimit capped at ${THRESHOLDS.MAX_ITEMS_LIMIT}`, { provided: itemsLimit });
+      itemsLimit = THRESHOLDS.MAX_ITEMS_LIMIT;
+    }
+  }
+
+  const includeInputData = options.includeInputData || false;
+  const nodeNamesFilter = options.nodeNames;
+
+  // Calculate duration
+  const duration = execution.stoppedAt && execution.startedAt
+    ? new Date(execution.stoppedAt).getTime() - new Date(execution.startedAt).getTime()
+    : undefined;
+
+  const response: FilteredExecutionResponse = {
+    id: execution.id,
+    workflowId: execution.workflowId,
+    status: execution.status,
+    mode,
+    startedAt: execution.startedAt,
+    stoppedAt: execution.stoppedAt,
+    duration,
+    finished: execution.finished,
+  };
+
+  // Handle preview mode
+  if (mode === 'preview') {
+    const { preview, recommendation } = generatePreview(execution);
+    response.preview = preview;
+    response.recommendation = recommendation;
+    return response;
+  }
+
+  // Handle no data case
+  if (!execution.data?.resultData?.runData) {
+    response.summary = {
+      totalNodes: 0,
+      executedNodes: 0,
+      totalItems: 0,
+      hasMoreData: false,
+    };
+    response.nodes = {};
+
+    if (execution.data?.resultData?.error) {
+      response.error = execution.data.resultData.error;
+    }
+
+    return response;
+  }
+
+  const runData = execution.data.resultData.runData;
+  let nodeNames = Object.keys(runData);
+
+  // Apply node name filter
+  if (nodeNamesFilter && nodeNamesFilter.length > 0) {
+    nodeNames = nodeNames.filter(name => nodeNamesFilter.includes(name));
+  }
+
+  // Process nodes
+  const processedNodes: Record<string, FilteredNodeData> = {};
+  let totalItems = 0;
+  let hasMoreData = false;
+
+  for (const nodeName of nodeNames) {
+    const nodeData = runData[nodeName];
+
+    if (!Array.isArray(nodeData) || nodeData.length === 0) {
+      processedNodes[nodeName] = {
+        itemsInput: 0,
+        itemsOutput: 0,
+        status: 'success',
+      };
+      continue;
+    }
+
+    // Get first run data
+    const firstRun = nodeData[0];
+    const itemCounts = countItems(nodeData);
+    totalItems += itemCounts.output;
+
+    const nodeResult: FilteredNodeData = {
+      executionTime: firstRun.executionTime,
+      itemsInput: itemCounts.input,
+      itemsOutput: itemCounts.output,
+      status: 'success',
+    };
+
+    // Check for errors
+    if (firstRun.error) {
+      nodeResult.status = 'error';
+      nodeResult.error = extractErrorMessage(firstRun.error);
+    }
+
+    // Handle full mode - include all data
+    if (mode === 'full') {
+      nodeResult.data = {
+        output: firstRun.data?.main || [],
+        metadata: {
+          totalItems: itemCounts.output,
+          itemsShown: itemCounts.output,
+          truncated: false,
+        },
+      };
+
+      if (includeInputData && firstRun.inputData) {
+        nodeResult.data.input = firstRun.inputData;
+      }
+    } else {
+      // Summary or filtered mode - apply limits
+      const outputData = firstRun.data?.main || [];
+      const { truncated, metadata } = truncateItems(outputData, itemsLimit);
+
+      if (metadata.truncated) {
+        hasMoreData = true;
+      }
+
+      nodeResult.data = {
+        output: truncated,
+        metadata,
+      };
+
+      if (includeInputData && firstRun.inputData) {
+        nodeResult.data.input = firstRun.inputData;
+      }
+    }
+
+    processedNodes[nodeName] = nodeResult;
+  }
+
+  // Add summary
+  response.summary = {
+    totalNodes: Object.keys(runData).length,
+    executedNodes: nodeNames.length,
+    totalItems,
+    hasMoreData,
+  };
+
+  response.nodes = processedNodes;
+
+  // Include error if present
+  if (execution.data?.resultData?.error) {
+    response.error = execution.data.resultData.error;
+  }
+
+  return response;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Process execution based on mode and options
+ * Main entry point for the service
+ */
+export function processExecution(
+  execution: Execution,
+  options: ExecutionFilterOptions = {}
+): FilteredExecutionResponse | Execution {
+  // Legacy behavior: if no mode specified and no filtering options, return original
+  if (!options.mode && !options.nodeNames && options.itemsLimit === undefined) {
+    return execution;
+  }
+
+  return filterExecutionData(execution, options);
+}

src/services/expression-validator.ts

@@ -141,12 +141,21 @@ export class ExpressionValidator {
     const jsonPattern = new RegExp(this.VARIABLE_PATTERNS.json.source, this.VARIABLE_PATTERNS.json.flags);
     while ((match = jsonPattern.exec(expr)) !== null) {
       result.usedVariables.add('$json');
-      
+
       if (!context.hasInputData && !context.isInLoop) {
         result.warnings.push(
           'Using $json but node might not have input data'
         );
       }
+
+      // Check for suspicious property names that might be test/invalid data
+      const fullMatch = match[0];
+      if (fullMatch.includes('.invalid') || fullMatch.includes('.undefined') ||
+          fullMatch.includes('.null') || fullMatch.includes('.test')) {
+        result.warnings.push(
+          `Property access '${fullMatch}' looks suspicious - verify this property exists in your data`
+        );
+      }
     }
 
     // Check for $node references

src/services/n8n-api-client.ts

@@ -161,9 +161,10 @@ export class N8nApiClient {
     }
   }
 
-  async deleteWorkflow(id: string): Promise<void> {
+  async deleteWorkflow(id: string): Promise<Workflow> {
     try {
-      await this.client.delete(`/workflows/${id}`);
+      const response = await this.client.delete(`/workflows/${id}`);
+      return response.data;
     } catch (error) {
       throw handleN8nApiError(error);
     }
@@ -211,7 +212,16 @@ export class N8nApiClient {
   async triggerWebhook(request: WebhookRequest): Promise<any> {
     try {
       const { webhookUrl, httpMethod, data, headers, waitForResponse = true } = request;
-      
+
+      // SECURITY: Validate URL for SSRF protection (includes DNS resolution)
+      // See: https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp/issues/265 (HIGH-03)
+      const { SSRFProtection } = await import('../utils/ssrf-protection');
+      const validation = await SSRFProtection.validateWebhookUrl(webhookUrl);
+
+      if (!validation.valid) {
+        throw new Error(`SSRF protection: ${validation.reason}`);
+      }
+
       // Extract path from webhook URL
       const url = new URL(webhookUrl);
       const webhookPath = url.pathname;

src/services/n8n-validation.ts

@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ export const workflowSettingsSchema = z.object({
   saveExecutionProgress: z.boolean().default(true),
   executionTimeout: z.number().optional(),
   errorWorkflow: z.string().optional(),
+  callerPolicy: z.enum(['any', 'workflowsFromSameOwner', 'workflowsFromAList']).optional(),
 });
 
 // Default settings for workflow creation
@@ -95,14 +96,17 @@ export function cleanWorkflowForCreate(workflow: Partial<Workflow>): Partial<Wor
 
 /**
  * Clean workflow data for update operations.
- * 
+ *
  * This function removes read-only and computed fields that should not be sent
  * in API update requests. It does NOT add any default values or new fields.
- * 
+ *
  * Note: Unlike cleanWorkflowForCreate, this function does not add default settings.
  * The n8n API will reject update requests that include properties not present in
  * the original workflow ("settings must NOT have additional properties" error).
- * 
+ *
+ * Settings are filtered to only include whitelisted properties to prevent API
+ * errors when workflows from n8n contain UI-only or deprecated properties.
+ *
  * @param workflow - The workflow object to clean
  * @returns A cleaned partial workflow suitable for API updates
  */
@@ -129,6 +133,51 @@ export function cleanWorkflowForUpdate(workflow: Workflow): Partial<Workflow> {
     ...cleanedWorkflow
   } = workflow as any;
 
+  // CRITICAL FIX for Issue #248:
+  // The n8n API has version-specific behavior for settings in workflow updates:
+  //
+  // PROBLEM:
+  // - Some versions reject updates with settings properties (community forum reports)
+  // - Cloud versions REQUIRE settings property to be present (n8n.estyl.team)
+  // - Properties like callerPolicy cause "additional properties" errors
+  //
+  // SOLUTION:
+  // - Filter settings to only include whitelisted properties (OpenAPI spec)
+  // - If no settings provided, use empty object {} for safety
+  // - Empty object satisfies "required property" validation (cloud API)
+  // - Whitelisted properties prevent "additional properties" errors
+  //
+  // References:
+  // - https://community.n8n.io/t/api-workflow-update-endpoint-doesnt-support-setting-callerpolicy/161916
+  // - OpenAPI spec: workflowSettings schema
+  // - Tested on n8n.estyl.team (cloud) and localhost (self-hosted)
+
+  // Whitelisted settings properties from n8n OpenAPI spec
+  const safeSettingsProperties = [
+    'saveExecutionProgress',
+    'saveManualExecutions',
+    'saveDataErrorExecution',
+    'saveDataSuccessExecution',
+    'executionTimeout',
+    'errorWorkflow',
+    'timezone',
+    'executionOrder'
+  ];
+
+  if (cleanedWorkflow.settings && typeof cleanedWorkflow.settings === 'object') {
+    // Filter to only safe properties
+    const filteredSettings: any = {};
+    for (const key of safeSettingsProperties) {
+      if (key in cleanedWorkflow.settings) {
+        filteredSettings[key] = (cleanedWorkflow.settings as any)[key];
+      }
+    }
+    cleanedWorkflow.settings = filteredSettings;
+  } else {
+    // No settings provided - use empty object for safety
+    cleanedWorkflow.settings = {};
+  }
+
   return cleanedWorkflow;
 }
 

src/services/node-specific-validators.ts

@@ -1132,8 +1132,11 @@ export class NodeSpecificValidators {
     const syntaxPatterns = [
       { pattern: /const\s+const/, message: 'Duplicate const declaration' },
       { pattern: /let\s+let/, message: 'Duplicate let declaration' },
-      { pattern: /\)\s*\)\s*{/, message: 'Extra closing parenthesis before {' },
-      { pattern: /}\s*}$/, message: 'Extra closing brace at end' }
+      // Removed overly simplistic parenthesis check - it was causing false positives
+      // for valid patterns like $('NodeName').first().json or func()()
+      // { pattern: /\)\s*\)\s*{/, message: 'Extra closing parenthesis before {' },
+      // Only check for multiple closing braces at the very end (more likely to be an error)
+      { pattern: /}\s*}\s*}\s*}$/, message: 'Multiple closing braces at end - check your nesting' }
     ];
     
     syntaxPatterns.forEach(({ pattern, message }) => {

src/services/task-templates.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,14 @@
 /**
  * Task Templates Service
- * 
+ *
+ * @deprecated This module is deprecated as of v2.15.0 and will be removed in v2.16.0.
+ * The get_node_for_task tool has been removed in favor of template-based configuration examples.
+ *
+ * Migration:
+ * - Use `search_nodes({query: "webhook", includeExamples: true})` to find nodes with real template configs
+ * - Use `get_node_essentials({nodeType: "nodes-base.webhook", includeExamples: true})` for top 3 examples
+ * - New approach provides 2,646 real templates vs 31 hardcoded tasks
+ *
  * Provides pre-configured node settings for common tasks.
  * This helps AI agents quickly configure nodes for specific use cases.
  */

src/services/universal-expression-validator.ts

@@ -21,8 +21,18 @@ export class UniversalExpressionValidator {
   private static readonly EXPRESSION_PREFIX = '=';
 
   /**
-   * Universal Rule 1: Any field containing {{ }} MUST have = prefix
-   * This is an absolute rule in n8n - no exceptions
+   * Universal Rule 1: Any field containing {{ }} MUST have = prefix to be evaluated
+   * This applies to BOTH pure expressions and mixed content
+   *
+   * Examples:
+   * - "{{ $json.value }}" -> literal text (NOT evaluated)
+   * - "={{ $json.value }}" -> evaluated expression
+   * - "Hello {{ $json.name }}!" -> literal text (NOT evaluated)
+   * - "=Hello {{ $json.name }}!" -> evaluated (expression in mixed content)
+   * - "=https://api.com/{{ $json.id }}/data" -> evaluated (real example from n8n)
+   *
+   * EXCEPTION: Some langchain node fields auto-evaluate without = prefix
+   * (validated separately by AI-specific validators)
    */
   static validateExpressionPrefix(value: any): UniversalValidationResult {
     // Only validate strings
@@ -53,6 +63,10 @@ export class UniversalExpressionValidator {
     const hasPrefix = value.startsWith(this.EXPRESSION_PREFIX);
     const isMixedContent = this.hasMixedContent(value);
 
+    // For langchain nodes, we don't validate expression prefixes
+    // They have AI-specific validators that handle their expression rules
+    // This is checked at the node level, not here
+
     if (!hasPrefix) {
       return {
         isValid: false,

src/services/workflow-diff-engine.ts

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
  */
 
 import { v4 as uuidv4 } from 'uuid';
-import { 
+import {
   WorkflowDiffOperation,
   WorkflowDiffRequest,
   WorkflowDiffResult,
@@ -20,11 +20,13 @@ import {
   DisableNodeOperation,
   AddConnectionOperation,
   RemoveConnectionOperation,
-  UpdateConnectionOperation,
+  RewireConnectionOperation,
   UpdateSettingsOperation,
   UpdateNameOperation,
   AddTagOperation,
-  RemoveTagOperation
+  RemoveTagOperation,
+  CleanStaleConnectionsOperation,
+  ReplaceConnectionsOperation
 } from '../types/workflow-diff';
 import { Workflow, WorkflowNode, WorkflowConnection } from '../types/n8n-api';
 import { Logger } from '../utils/logger';
@@ -37,18 +39,18 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
    * Apply diff operations to a workflow
    */
   async applyDiff(
-    workflow: Workflow, 
+    workflow: Workflow,
     request: WorkflowDiffRequest
   ): Promise<WorkflowDiffResult> {
     try {
       // Clone workflow to avoid modifying original
       const workflowCopy = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(workflow));
-      
+
       // Group operations by type for two-pass processing
       const nodeOperationTypes = ['addNode', 'removeNode', 'updateNode', 'moveNode', 'enableNode', 'disableNode'];
       const nodeOperations: Array<{ operation: WorkflowDiffOperation; index: number }> = [];
       const otherOperations: Array<{ operation: WorkflowDiffOperation; index: number }> = [];
-      
+
       request.operations.forEach((operation, index) => {
         if (nodeOperationTypes.includes(operation.type)) {
           nodeOperations.push({ operation, index });
@@ -57,79 +59,137 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
         }
       });
 
-      // Pass 1: Validate and apply node operations first
-      for (const { operation, index } of nodeOperations) {
-        const error = this.validateOperation(workflowCopy, operation);
-        if (error) {
-          return {
-            success: false,
-            errors: [{
+      const allOperations = [...nodeOperations, ...otherOperations];
+      const errors: WorkflowDiffValidationError[] = [];
+      const appliedIndices: number[] = [];
+      const failedIndices: number[] = [];
+
+      // Process based on mode
+      if (request.continueOnError) {
+        // Best-effort mode: continue even if some operations fail
+        for (const { operation, index } of allOperations) {
+          const error = this.validateOperation(workflowCopy, operation);
+          if (error) {
+            errors.push({
               operation: index,
               message: error,
               details: operation
-            }]
-          };
-        }
-        
-        // Always apply to working copy for proper validation of subsequent operations
-        try {
-          this.applyOperation(workflowCopy, operation);
-        } catch (error) {
-          return {
-            success: false,
-            errors: [{
-              operation: index,
-              message: `Failed to apply operation: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'}`,
-              details: operation
-            }]
-          };
-        }
-      }
+            });
+            failedIndices.push(index);
+            continue;
+          }
 
-      // Pass 2: Validate and apply other operations (connections, metadata)
-      for (const { operation, index } of otherOperations) {
-        const error = this.validateOperation(workflowCopy, operation);
-        if (error) {
-          return {
-            success: false,
-            errors: [{
+          try {
+            this.applyOperation(workflowCopy, operation);
+            appliedIndices.push(index);
+          } catch (error) {
+            const errorMsg = `Failed to apply operation: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'}`;
+            errors.push({
               operation: index,
-              message: error,
+              message: errorMsg,
               details: operation
-            }]
-          };
+            });
+            failedIndices.push(index);
+          }
         }
-        
-        // Always apply to working copy for proper validation of subsequent operations
-        try {
-          this.applyOperation(workflowCopy, operation);
-        } catch (error) {
-          return {
-            success: false,
-            errors: [{
-              operation: index,
-              message: `Failed to apply operation: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'}`,
-              details: operation
-            }]
-          };
-        }
-      }
 
-      // If validateOnly flag is set, return success without applying
-      if (request.validateOnly) {
+        // If validateOnly flag is set, return success without applying
+        if (request.validateOnly) {
+          return {
+            success: errors.length === 0,
+            message: errors.length === 0
+              ? 'Validation successful. All operations are valid.'
+              : `Validation completed with ${errors.length} errors.`,
+            errors: errors.length > 0 ? errors : undefined,
+            applied: appliedIndices,
+            failed: failedIndices
+          };
+        }
+
+        const success = appliedIndices.length > 0;
+        return {
+          success,
+          workflow: workflowCopy,
+          operationsApplied: appliedIndices.length,
+          message: `Applied ${appliedIndices.length} operations, ${failedIndices.length} failed (continueOnError mode)`,
+          errors: errors.length > 0 ? errors : undefined,
+          applied: appliedIndices,
+          failed: failedIndices
+        };
+      } else {
+        // Atomic mode: all operations must succeed
+        // Pass 1: Validate and apply node operations first
+        for (const { operation, index } of nodeOperations) {
+          const error = this.validateOperation(workflowCopy, operation);
+          if (error) {
+            return {
+              success: false,
+              errors: [{
+                operation: index,
+                message: error,
+                details: operation
+              }]
+            };
+          }
+
+          try {
+            this.applyOperation(workflowCopy, operation);
+          } catch (error) {
+            return {
+              success: false,
+              errors: [{
+                operation: index,
+                message: `Failed to apply operation: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'}`,
+                details: operation
+              }]
+            };
+          }
+        }
+
+        // Pass 2: Validate and apply other operations (connections, metadata)
+        for (const { operation, index } of otherOperations) {
+          const error = this.validateOperation(workflowCopy, operation);
+          if (error) {
+            return {
+              success: false,
+              errors: [{
+                operation: index,
+                message: error,
+                details: operation
+              }]
+            };
+          }
+
+          try {
+            this.applyOperation(workflowCopy, operation);
+          } catch (error) {
+            return {
+              success: false,
+              errors: [{
+                operation: index,
+                message: `Failed to apply operation: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : 'Unknown error'}`,
+                details: operation
+              }]
+            };
+          }
+        }
+
+        // If validateOnly flag is set, return success without applying
+        if (request.validateOnly) {
+          return {
+            success: true,
+            message: 'Validation successful. Operations are valid but not applied.'
+          };
+        }
+
+        const operationsApplied = request.operations.length;
         return {
           success: true,
-          message: 'Validation successful. Operations are valid but not applied.'
+          workflow: workflowCopy,
+          operationsApplied,
+          message: `Successfully applied ${operationsApplied} operations (${nodeOperations.length} node ops, ${otherOperations.length} other ops)`
         };
       }
-
-      const operationsApplied = request.operations.length;
-      return {
-        success: true,
-        workflow: workflowCopy,
-        operationsApplied,
-        message: `Successfully applied ${operationsApplied} operations (${nodeOperations.length} node ops, ${otherOperations.length} other ops)`
-      };
     } catch (error) {
       logger.error('Failed to apply diff', error);
       return {
@@ -163,13 +223,17 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
         return this.validateAddConnection(workflow, operation);
       case 'removeConnection':
         return this.validateRemoveConnection(workflow, operation);
-      case 'updateConnection':
-        return this.validateUpdateConnection(workflow, operation);
+      case 'rewireConnection':
+        return this.validateRewireConnection(workflow, operation as RewireConnectionOperation);
       case 'updateSettings':
       case 'updateName':
       case 'addTag':
       case 'removeTag':
         return null; // These are always valid
+      case 'cleanStaleConnections':
+        return this.validateCleanStaleConnections(workflow, operation);
+      case 'replaceConnections':
+        return this.validateReplaceConnections(workflow, operation);
       default:
         return `Unknown operation type: ${(operation as any).type}`;
     }
@@ -204,8 +268,8 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
       case 'removeConnection':
         this.applyRemoveConnection(workflow, operation);
         break;
-      case 'updateConnection':
-        this.applyUpdateConnection(workflow, operation);
+      case 'rewireConnection':
+        this.applyRewireConnection(workflow, operation as RewireConnectionOperation);
         break;
       case 'updateSettings':
         this.applyUpdateSettings(workflow, operation);
@@ -219,16 +283,26 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
       case 'removeTag':
         this.applyRemoveTag(workflow, operation);
         break;
+      case 'cleanStaleConnections':
+        this.applyCleanStaleConnections(workflow, operation);
+        break;
+      case 'replaceConnections':
+        this.applyReplaceConnections(workflow, operation);
+        break;
     }
   }
 
   // Node operation validators
   private validateAddNode(workflow: Workflow, operation: AddNodeOperation): string | null {
     const { node } = operation;
-    
-    // Check if node with same name already exists
-    if (workflow.nodes.some(n => n.name === node.name)) {
-      return `Node with name "${node.name}" already exists`;
+
+    // Check if node with same name already exists (use normalization to prevent collisions)
+    const normalizedNewName = this.normalizeNodeName(node.name);
+    const duplicate = workflow.nodes.find(n =>
+      this.normalizeNodeName(n.name) === normalizedNewName
+    );
+    if (duplicate) {
+      return `Node with name "${node.name}" already exists (normalized name matches existing node "${duplicate.name}")`;
     }
     
     // Validate node type format
@@ -246,7 +320,7 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
   private validateRemoveNode(workflow: Workflow, operation: RemoveNodeOperation): string | null {
     const node = this.findNode(workflow, operation.nodeId, operation.nodeName);
     if (!node) {
-      return `Node not found: ${operation.nodeId || operation.nodeName}`;
+      return this.formatNodeNotFoundError(workflow, operation.nodeId || operation.nodeName || '', 'removeNode');
     }
     
     // Check if node has connections that would be broken
@@ -269,7 +343,7 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
   private validateUpdateNode(workflow: Workflow, operation: UpdateNodeOperation): string | null {
     const node = this.findNode(workflow, operation.nodeId, operation.nodeName);
     if (!node) {
-      return `Node not found: ${operation.nodeId || operation.nodeName}`;
+      return this.formatNodeNotFoundError(workflow, operation.nodeId || operation.nodeName || '', 'updateNode');
     }
     return null;
   }
@@ -277,7 +351,7 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
   private validateMoveNode(workflow: Workflow, operation: MoveNodeOperation): string | null {
     const node = this.findNode(workflow, operation.nodeId, operation.nodeName);
     if (!node) {
-      return `Node not found: ${operation.nodeId || operation.nodeName}`;
+      return this.formatNodeNotFoundError(workflow, operation.nodeId || operation.nodeName || '', 'moveNode');
     }
     return null;
   }
@@ -285,23 +359,48 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
   private validateToggleNode(workflow: Workflow, operation: EnableNodeOperation | DisableNodeOperation): string | null {
     const node = this.findNode(workflow, operation.nodeId, operation.nodeName);
     if (!node) {
-      return `Node not found: ${operation.nodeId || operation.nodeName}`;
+      const operationType = operation.type === 'enableNode' ? 'enableNode' : 'disableNode';
+      return this.formatNodeNotFoundError(workflow, operation.nodeId || operation.nodeName || '', operationType);
     }
     return null;
   }
 
   // Connection operation validators
   private validateAddConnection(workflow: Workflow, operation: AddConnectionOperation): string | null {
+    // Check for common parameter mistakes (Issue #249)
+    const operationAny = operation as any;
+    if (operationAny.sourceNodeId || operationAny.targetNodeId) {
+      const wrongParams: string[] = [];
+      if (operationAny.sourceNodeId) wrongParams.push('sourceNodeId');
+      if (operationAny.targetNodeId) wrongParams.push('targetNodeId');
+
+      return `Invalid parameter(s): ${wrongParams.join(', ')}. Use 'source' and 'target' instead. Example: {type: "addConnection", source: "Node Name", target: "Target Name"}`;
+    }
+
+    // Check for missing required parameters
+    if (!operation.source) {
+      return `Missing required parameter 'source'. The addConnection operation requires both 'source' and 'target' parameters. Check that you're using 'source' (not 'sourceNodeId').`;
+    }
+    if (!operation.target) {
+      return `Missing required parameter 'target'. The addConnection operation requires both 'source' and 'target' parameters. Check that you're using 'target' (not 'targetNodeId').`;
+    }
+
     const sourceNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.source, operation.source);
     const targetNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.target, operation.target);
-    
+
     if (!sourceNode) {
-      return `Source node not found: ${operation.source}`;
+      const availableNodes = workflow.nodes
+        .map(n => `"${n.name}" (id: ${n.id.substring(0, 8)}...)`)
+        .join(', ');
+      return `Source node not found: "${operation.source}". Available nodes: ${availableNodes}. Tip: Use node ID for names with special characters (apostrophes, quotes).`;
     }
     if (!targetNode) {
-      return `Target node not found: ${operation.target}`;
+      const availableNodes = workflow.nodes
+        .map(n => `"${n.name}" (id: ${n.id.substring(0, 8)}...)`)
+        .join(', ');
+      return `Target node not found: "${operation.target}". Available nodes: ${availableNodes}. Tip: Use node ID for names with special characters (apostrophes, quotes).`;
     }
-    
+
     // Check if connection already exists
     const sourceOutput = operation.sourceOutput || 'main';
     const existing = workflow.connections[sourceNode.name]?.[sourceOutput];
@@ -313,69 +412,96 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
         return `Connection already exists from "${sourceNode.name}" to "${targetNode.name}"`;
       }
     }
-    
+
     return null;
   }
 
   private validateRemoveConnection(workflow: Workflow, operation: RemoveConnectionOperation): string | null {
+    // If ignoreErrors is true, don't validate - operation will silently succeed even if connection doesn't exist
+    if (operation.ignoreErrors) {
+      return null;
+    }
+
     const sourceNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.source, operation.source);
     const targetNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.target, operation.target);
-    
+
     if (!sourceNode) {
-      return `Source node not found: ${operation.source}`;
+      const availableNodes = workflow.nodes
+        .map(n => `"${n.name}" (id: ${n.id.substring(0, 8)}...)`)
+        .join(', ');
+      return `Source node not found: "${operation.source}". Available nodes: ${availableNodes}. Tip: Use node ID for names with special characters.`;
     }
     if (!targetNode) {
-      return `Target node not found: ${operation.target}`;
+      const availableNodes = workflow.nodes
+        .map(n => `"${n.name}" (id: ${n.id.substring(0, 8)}...)`)
+        .join(', ');
+      return `Target node not found: "${operation.target}". Available nodes: ${availableNodes}. Tip: Use node ID for names with special characters.`;
     }
-    
+
     const sourceOutput = operation.sourceOutput || 'main';
     const connections = workflow.connections[sourceNode.name]?.[sourceOutput];
     if (!connections) {
       return `No connections found from "${sourceNode.name}"`;
     }
-    
+
     const hasConnection = connections.some(conns =>
       conns.some(c => c.node === targetNode.name)
     );
-    
+
     if (!hasConnection) {
       return `No connection exists from "${sourceNode.name}" to "${targetNode.name}"`;
     }
-    
+
     return null;
   }
 
-  private validateUpdateConnection(workflow: Workflow, operation: UpdateConnectionOperation): string | null {
+  private validateRewireConnection(workflow: Workflow, operation: RewireConnectionOperation): string | null {
+    // Validate source node exists
     const sourceNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.source, operation.source);
-    const targetNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.target, operation.target);
-    
     if (!sourceNode) {
-      return `Source node not found: ${operation.source}`;
+      const availableNodes = workflow.nodes
+        .map(n => `"${n.name}" (id: ${n.id.substring(0, 8)}...)`)
+        .join(', ');
+      return `Source node not found: "${operation.source}". Available nodes: ${availableNodes}. Tip: Use node ID for names with special characters.`;
     }
-    if (!targetNode) {
-      return `Target node not found: ${operation.target}`;
+
+    // Validate "from" node exists (current target)
+    const fromNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.from, operation.from);
+    if (!fromNode) {
+      const availableNodes = workflow.nodes
+        .map(n => `"${n.name}" (id: ${n.id.substring(0, 8)}...)`)
+        .join(', ');
+      return `"From" node not found: "${operation.from}". Available nodes: ${availableNodes}. Tip: Use node ID for names with special characters.`;
     }
-    
-    // Check if connection exists to update
-    const existingConnections = workflow.connections[sourceNode.name];
-    if (!existingConnections) {
-      return `No connections found from "${sourceNode.name}"`;
+
+    // Validate "to" node exists (new target)
+    const toNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.to, operation.to);
+    if (!toNode) {
+      const availableNodes = workflow.nodes
+        .map(n => `"${n.name}" (id: ${n.id.substring(0, 8)}...)`)
+        .join(', ');
+      return `"To" node not found: "${operation.to}". Available nodes: ${availableNodes}. Tip: Use node ID for names with special characters.`;
     }
-    
-    // Check if any connection to target exists
-    let hasConnection = false;
-    Object.values(existingConnections).forEach(outputs => {
-      outputs.forEach(connections => {
-        if (connections.some(c => c.node === targetNode.name)) {
-          hasConnection = true;
-        }
-      });
-    });
-    
+
+    // Resolve smart parameters (branch, case) before validating connections
+    const { sourceOutput, sourceIndex } = this.resolveSmartParameters(workflow, operation);
+
+    // Validate that connection from source to "from" exists at the specific index
+    const connections = workflow.connections[sourceNode.name]?.[sourceOutput];
+    if (!connections) {
+      return `No connections found from "${sourceNode.name}" on output "${sourceOutput}"`;
+    }
+
+    if (!connections[sourceIndex]) {
+      return `No connections found from "${sourceNode.name}" on output "${sourceOutput}" at index ${sourceIndex}`;
+    }
+
+    const hasConnection = connections[sourceIndex].some(c => c.node === fromNode.name);
+
     if (!hasConnection) {
-      return `No connection exists from "${sourceNode.name}" to "${targetNode.name}"`;
+      return `No connection exists from "${sourceNode.name}" to "${fromNode.name}" on output "${sourceOutput}" at index ${sourceIndex}"`;
     }
-    
+
     return null;
   }
 
@@ -469,32 +595,77 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
     node.disabled = true;
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Resolve smart parameters (branch, case) to technical parameters
+   * Phase 1 UX improvement: Semantic parameters for multi-output nodes
+   */
+  private resolveSmartParameters(
+    workflow: Workflow,
+    operation: AddConnectionOperation | RewireConnectionOperation
+  ): { sourceOutput: string; sourceIndex: number } {
+    const sourceNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.source, operation.source);
+
+    // Start with explicit values or defaults
+    let sourceOutput = operation.sourceOutput ?? 'main';
+    let sourceIndex = operation.sourceIndex ?? 0;
+
+    // Smart parameter: branch (for IF nodes)
+    // IF nodes use 'main' output with index 0 (true) or 1 (false)
+    if (operation.branch !== undefined && operation.sourceIndex === undefined) {
+      // Only apply if sourceIndex not explicitly set
+      if (sourceNode?.type === 'n8n-nodes-base.if') {
+        sourceIndex = operation.branch === 'true' ? 0 : 1;
+        // sourceOutput remains 'main' (do not change it)
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Smart parameter: case (for Switch nodes)
+    if (operation.case !== undefined && operation.sourceIndex === undefined) {
+      // Only apply if sourceIndex not explicitly set
+      sourceIndex = operation.case;
+    }
+
+    return { sourceOutput, sourceIndex };
+  }
+
   // Connection operation appliers
   private applyAddConnection(workflow: Workflow, operation: AddConnectionOperation): void {
     const sourceNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.source, operation.source);
     const targetNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.target, operation.target);
     if (!sourceNode || !targetNode) return;
-    
-    const sourceOutput = operation.sourceOutput || 'main';
-    const targetInput = operation.targetInput || 'main';
-    const sourceIndex = operation.sourceIndex || 0;
-    const targetIndex = operation.targetIndex || 0;
-    
-    // Initialize connections structure if needed
+
+    // Resolve smart parameters (branch, case) to technical parameters
+    const { sourceOutput, sourceIndex } = this.resolveSmartParameters(workflow, operation);
+
+    // Use nullish coalescing to properly handle explicit 0 values
+    const targetInput = operation.targetInput ?? 'main';
+    const targetIndex = operation.targetIndex ?? 0;
+
+    // Initialize source node connections object
     if (!workflow.connections[sourceNode.name]) {
       workflow.connections[sourceNode.name] = {};
     }
+
+    // Initialize output type array
     if (!workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput]) {
       workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput] = [];
     }
-    
-    // Ensure we have array at the source index
-    while (workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput].length <= sourceIndex) {
-      workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput].push([]);
+
+    // Get reference to output array for clarity
+    const outputArray = workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput];
+
+    // Ensure we have connection arrays up to and including the target sourceIndex
+    while (outputArray.length <= sourceIndex) {
+      outputArray.push([]);
     }
-    
-    // Add connection
-    workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput][sourceIndex].push({
+
+    // Defensive: Verify the slot is an array (should always be true after while loop)
+    if (!Array.isArray(outputArray[sourceIndex])) {
+      outputArray[sourceIndex] = [];
+    }
+
+    // Add connection to the correct sourceIndex
+    outputArray[sourceIndex].push({
       node: targetNode.name,
       type: targetInput,
       index: targetIndex
@@ -504,7 +675,13 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
   private applyRemoveConnection(workflow: Workflow, operation: RemoveConnectionOperation): void {
     const sourceNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.source, operation.source);
     const targetNode = this.findNode(workflow, operation.target, operation.target);
-    if (!sourceNode || !targetNode) return;
+    // If ignoreErrors is true, silently succeed even if nodes don't exist
+    if (!sourceNode || !targetNode) {
+      if (operation.ignoreErrors) {
+        return; // Gracefully handle missing nodes
+      }
+      return; // Should never reach here if validation passed, but safety check
+    }
     
     const sourceOutput = operation.sourceOutput || 'main';
     const connections = workflow.connections[sourceNode.name]?.[sourceOutput];
@@ -514,12 +691,14 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
     workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput] = connections.map(conns =>
       conns.filter(conn => conn.node !== targetNode.name)
     );
-    
-    // Clean up empty arrays
-    workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput] = 
-      workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput].filter(conns => conns.length > 0);
-    
-    if (workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput].length === 0) {
+
+    // Remove trailing empty arrays only (preserve intermediate empty arrays to maintain indices)
+    const outputConnections = workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput];
+    while (outputConnections.length > 0 && outputConnections[outputConnections.length - 1].length === 0) {
+      outputConnections.pop();
+    }
+
+    if (outputConnections.length === 0) {
       delete workflow.connections[sourceNode.name][sourceOutput];
     }
     
@@ -528,24 +707,36 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
     }
   }
 
-  private applyUpdateConnection(workflow: Workflow, operation: UpdateConnectionOperation): void {
-    // For now, implement as remove + add
+  /**
+   * Rewire a connection from one target to another
+   * This is a semantic wrapper around removeConnection + addConnection
+   * that provides clear intent: "rewire connection from X to Y"
+   *
+   * @param workflow - Workflow to modify
+   * @param operation - Rewire operation specifying source, from, and to
+   */
+  private applyRewireConnection(workflow: Workflow, operation: RewireConnectionOperation): void {
+    // Resolve smart parameters (branch, case) to technical parameters
+    const { sourceOutput, sourceIndex } = this.resolveSmartParameters(workflow, operation);
+
+    // First, remove the old connection (source → from)
     this.applyRemoveConnection(workflow, {
       type: 'removeConnection',
       source: operation.source,
-      target: operation.target,
-      sourceOutput: operation.updates.sourceOutput,
-      targetInput: operation.updates.targetInput
+      target: operation.from,
+      sourceOutput: sourceOutput,
+      targetInput: operation.targetInput
     });
-    
+
+    // Then, add the new connection (source → to)
     this.applyAddConnection(workflow, {
       type: 'addConnection',
       source: operation.source,
-      target: operation.target,
-      sourceOutput: operation.updates.sourceOutput,
-      targetInput: operation.updates.targetInput,
-      sourceIndex: operation.updates.sourceIndex,
-      targetIndex: operation.updates.targetIndex
+      target: operation.to,
+      sourceOutput: sourceOutput,
+      targetInput: operation.targetInput,
+      sourceIndex: sourceIndex,
+      targetIndex: 0 // Default target index for new connection
     });
   }
 
@@ -579,27 +770,207 @@ export class WorkflowDiffEngine {
     }
   }
 
+  // Connection cleanup operation validators
+  private validateCleanStaleConnections(workflow: Workflow, operation: CleanStaleConnectionsOperation): string | null {
+    // This operation is always valid - it just cleans up what it finds
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  private validateReplaceConnections(workflow: Workflow, operation: ReplaceConnectionsOperation): string | null {
+    // Validate that all referenced nodes exist
+    const nodeNames = new Set(workflow.nodes.map(n => n.name));
+
+    for (const [sourceName, outputs] of Object.entries(operation.connections)) {
+      if (!nodeNames.has(sourceName)) {
+        return `Source node not found in connections: ${sourceName}`;
+      }
+
+      // outputs is the value from Object.entries, need to iterate its keys
+      for (const outputName of Object.keys(outputs)) {
+        const connections = outputs[outputName];
+        for (const conns of connections) {
+          for (const conn of conns) {
+            if (!nodeNames.has(conn.node)) {
+              return `Target node not found in connections: ${conn.node}`;
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  // Connection cleanup operation appliers
+  private applyCleanStaleConnections(workflow: Workflow, operation: CleanStaleConnectionsOperation): void {
+    const nodeNames = new Set(workflow.nodes.map(n => n.name));
+    const staleConnections: Array<{ from: string; to: string }> = [];
+
+    // If dryRun, only identify stale connections without removing them
+    if (operation.dryRun) {
+      for (const [sourceName, outputs] of Object.entries(workflow.connections)) {
+        if (!nodeNames.has(sourceName)) {
+          for (const [outputName, connections] of Object.entries(outputs)) {
+            for (const conns of connections) {
+              for (const conn of conns) {
+                staleConnections.push({ from: sourceName, to: conn.node });
+              }
+            }
+          }
+        } else {
+          for (const [outputName, connections] of Object.entries(outputs)) {
+            for (const conns of connections) {
+              for (const conn of conns) {
+                if (!nodeNames.has(conn.node)) {
+                  staleConnections.push({ from: sourceName, to: conn.node });
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          }
+        }
+      }
+      logger.info(`[DryRun] Would remove ${staleConnections.length} stale connections:`, staleConnections);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Actually remove stale connections
+    for (const [sourceName, outputs] of Object.entries(workflow.connections)) {
+      // If source node doesn't exist, mark all connections as stale
+      if (!nodeNames.has(sourceName)) {
+        for (const [outputName, connections] of Object.entries(outputs)) {
+          for (const conns of connections) {
+            for (const conn of conns) {
+              staleConnections.push({ from: sourceName, to: conn.node });
+            }
+          }
+        }
+        delete workflow.connections[sourceName];
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      // Check each connection
+      for (const [outputName, connections] of Object.entries(outputs)) {
+        const filteredConnections = connections.map(conns =>
+          conns.filter(conn => {
+            if (!nodeNames.has(conn.node)) {
+              staleConnections.push({ from: sourceName, to: conn.node });
+              return false;
+            }
+            return true;
+          })
+        ).filter(conns => conns.length > 0);
+
+        if (filteredConnections.length === 0) {
+          delete outputs[outputName];
+        } else {
+          outputs[outputName] = filteredConnections;
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Clean up empty output objects
+      if (Object.keys(outputs).length === 0) {
+        delete workflow.connections[sourceName];
+      }
+    }
+
+    logger.info(`Removed ${staleConnections.length} stale connections`);
+  }
+
+  private applyReplaceConnections(workflow: Workflow, operation: ReplaceConnectionsOperation): void {
+    workflow.connections = operation.connections;
+  }
+
   // Helper methods
+
+  /**
+   * Normalize node names to handle special characters and escaping differences.
+   * Fixes issue #270: apostrophes and other special characters in node names.
+   *
+   * ⚠️ WARNING: Normalization can cause collisions between names that differ only in:
+   * - Leading/trailing whitespace
+   * - Multiple consecutive spaces vs single spaces
+   * - Escaped vs unescaped quotes/backslashes
+   * - Different types of whitespace (tabs, newlines, spaces)
+   *
+   * Examples of names that normalize to the SAME value:
+   * - "Node 'test'" === "Node  'test'" (multiple spaces)
+   * - "Node 'test'" === "Node\t'test'" (tab vs space)
+   * - "Node 'test'" === "Node \\'test\\'" (escaped quotes)
+   * - "Path\\to\\file" === "Path\\\\to\\\\file" (escaped backslashes)
+   *
+   * Best Practice: For node names with special characters, prefer using node IDs
+   * to avoid ambiguity. Use n8n_get_workflow_structure() to get node IDs.
+   *
+   * @param name - The node name to normalize
+   * @returns Normalized node name for safe comparison
+   */
+  private normalizeNodeName(name: string): string {
+    return name
+      .trim()                    // Remove leading/trailing whitespace
+      .replace(/\\\\/g, '\\')    // FIRST: Unescape backslashes: \\ -> \ (must be first to handle multiply-escaped chars)
+      .replace(/\\'/g, "'")      // THEN: Unescape single quotes: \' -> '
+      .replace(/\\"/g, '"')      // THEN: Unescape double quotes: \" -> "
+      .replace(/\s+/g, ' ');     // FINALLY: Normalize all whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines) to single space
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Find a node by ID or name in the workflow.
+   * Uses string normalization to handle special characters (Issue #270).
+   *
+   * @param workflow - The workflow to search in
+   * @param nodeId - Optional node ID to search for
+   * @param nodeName - Optional node name to search for
+   * @returns The found node or null
+   */
   private findNode(workflow: Workflow, nodeId?: string, nodeName?: string): WorkflowNode | null {
+    // Try to find by ID first (exact match, no normalization needed for UUIDs)
     if (nodeId) {
       const nodeById = workflow.nodes.find(n => n.id === nodeId);
       if (nodeById) return nodeById;
     }
-    
+
+    // Try to find by name with normalization (handles special characters)
     if (nodeName) {
-      const nodeByName = workflow.nodes.find(n => n.name === nodeName);
+      const normalizedSearch = this.normalizeNodeName(nodeName);
+      const nodeByName = workflow.nodes.find(n =>
+        this.normalizeNodeName(n.name) === normalizedSearch
+      );
       if (nodeByName) return nodeByName;
     }
-    
-    // If nodeId is provided but not found, try treating it as a name
+
+    // Fallback: If nodeId provided but not found, try treating it as a name
+    // This allows operations to work with either IDs or names flexibly
     if (nodeId && !nodeName) {
-      const nodeByName = workflow.nodes.find(n => n.name === nodeId);
+      const normalizedSearch = this.normalizeNodeName(nodeId);
+      const nodeByName = workflow.nodes.find(n =>
+        this.normalizeNodeName(n.name) === normalizedSearch
+      );
       if (nodeByName) return nodeByName;
     }
-    
+
     return null;
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Format a consistent "node not found" error message with helpful context.
+   * Shows available nodes with IDs and tips about using node IDs for special characters.
+   *
+   * @param workflow - The workflow being validated
+   * @param nodeIdentifier - The node ID or name that wasn't found
+   * @param operationType - The operation being performed (e.g., "removeNode", "updateNode")
+   * @returns Formatted error message with available nodes and helpful tips
+   */
+  private formatNodeNotFoundError(
+    workflow: Workflow,
+    nodeIdentifier: string,
+    operationType: string
+  ): string {
+    const availableNodes = workflow.nodes
+      .map(n => `"${n.name}" (id: ${n.id.substring(0, 8)}...)`)
+      .join(', ');
+    return `Node not found for ${operationType}: "${nodeIdentifier}". Available nodes: ${availableNodes}. Tip: Use node ID for names with special characters (apostrophes, quotes).`;
+  }
+
   private setNestedProperty(obj: any, path: string, value: any): void {
     const keys = path.split('.');
     let current = obj;

src/services/workflow-validator.ts

@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@ import { EnhancedConfigValidator } from './enhanced-config-validator';
 import { ExpressionValidator } from './expression-validator';
 import { ExpressionFormatValidator } from './expression-format-validator';
 import { NodeSimilarityService, NodeSuggestion } from './node-similarity-service';
-import { normalizeNodeType } from '../utils/node-type-utils';
+import { NodeTypeNormalizer } from '../utils/node-type-normalizer';
 import { Logger } from '../utils/logger';
+import { validateAISpecificNodes, hasAINodes } from './ai-node-validator';
 const logger = new Logger({ prefix: '[WorkflowValidator]' });
 
 interface WorkflowNode {
@@ -174,9 +175,30 @@ export class WorkflowValidator {
           this.checkWorkflowPatterns(workflow, result, profile);
         }
 
+        // Validate AI-specific nodes (AI Agent, Chat Trigger, AI tools)
+        if (workflow.nodes.length > 0 && hasAINodes(workflow)) {
+          const aiIssues = validateAISpecificNodes(workflow);
+          // Convert AI validation issues to workflow validation format
+          for (const issue of aiIssues) {
+            const validationIssue: ValidationIssue = {
+              type: issue.severity === 'error' ? 'error' : 'warning',
+              nodeId: issue.nodeId,
+              nodeName: issue.nodeName,
+              message: issue.message,
+              details: issue.code ? { code: issue.code } : undefined
+            };
+
+            if (issue.severity === 'error') {
+              result.errors.push(validationIssue);
+            } else {
+              result.warnings.push(validationIssue);
+            }
+          }
+        }
+
         // Add suggestions based on findings
         this.generateSuggestions(workflow, result);
-        
+
         // Add AI-specific recovery suggestions if there are errors
         if (result.errors.length > 0) {
           this.addErrorRecoverySuggestions(result);
@@ -247,16 +269,18 @@ export class WorkflowValidator {
     // Check for minimum viable workflow
     if (workflow.nodes.length === 1) {
       const singleNode = workflow.nodes[0];
-      const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(singleNode.type);
+      const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(singleNode.type);
       const isWebhook = normalizedType === 'nodes-base.webhook' ||
                        normalizedType === 'nodes-base.webhookTrigger';
-      
-      if (!isWebhook) {
+      const isLangchainNode = normalizedType.startsWith('nodes-langchain.');
+
+      // Langchain nodes can be validated standalone for AI tool purposes
+      if (!isWebhook && !isLangchainNode) {
         result.errors.push({
           type: 'error',
           message: 'Single-node workflows are only valid for webhook endpoints. Add at least one more connected node to create a functional workflow.'
         });
-      } else if (Object.keys(workflow.connections).length === 0) {
+      } else if (isWebhook && Object.keys(workflow.connections).length === 0) {
         result.warnings.push({
           type: 'warning',
           message: 'Webhook node has no connections. Consider adding nodes to process the webhook data.'
@@ -304,9 +328,10 @@ export class WorkflowValidator {
 
     // Count trigger nodes - normalize type names first
     const triggerNodes = workflow.nodes.filter(n => {
-      const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(n.type);
-      return normalizedType.toLowerCase().includes('trigger') ||
-             normalizedType.toLowerCase().includes('webhook') ||
+      const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(n.type);
+      const lowerType = normalizedType.toLowerCase();
+      return lowerType.includes('trigger') ||
+             (lowerType.includes('webhook') && !lowerType.includes('respond')) ||
              normalizedType === 'nodes-base.start' ||
              normalizedType === 'nodes-base.manualTrigger' ||
              normalizedType === 'nodes-base.formTrigger';
@@ -364,31 +389,26 @@ export class WorkflowValidator {
             });
           }
         }
-        // FIRST: Check for common invalid patterns before database lookup
-        if (node.type.startsWith('nodes-base.')) {
-          // This is ALWAYS invalid in workflows - must use n8n-nodes-base prefix
-          const correctType = node.type.replace('nodes-base.', 'n8n-nodes-base.');
-          result.errors.push({
-            type: 'error',
-            nodeId: node.id,
-            nodeName: node.name,
-            message: `Invalid node type: "${node.type}". Use "${correctType}" instead. Node types in workflows must use the full package name.`
-          });
+        // Normalize node type FIRST to ensure consistent lookup
+        const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(node.type);
+
+        // Update node type in place if it was normalized
+        if (normalizedType !== node.type) {
+          node.type = normalizedType;
+        }
+
+        // Skip ALL node repository validation for langchain nodes
+        // They have dedicated AI-specific validators in validateAISpecificNodes()
+        // This prevents parameter validation conflicts and ensures proper AI validation
+        if (normalizedType.startsWith('nodes-langchain.')) {
           continue;
         }
-        
-        // Get node definition - try multiple formats
-        let nodeInfo = this.nodeRepository.getNode(node.type);
 
-        // If not found, try with normalized type
-        if (!nodeInfo) {
-          const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(node.type);
-          if (normalizedType !== node.type) {
-            nodeInfo = this.nodeRepository.getNode(normalizedType);
-          }
-        }
-        
+        // Get node definition using normalized type
+        const nodeInfo = this.nodeRepository.getNode(normalizedType);
+
         if (!nodeInfo) {
+
           // Use NodeSimilarityService to find suggestions
           const suggestions = await this.similarityService.findSimilarNodes(node.type, 3);
 
@@ -610,8 +630,8 @@ export class WorkflowValidator {
     // Check for orphaned nodes (exclude sticky notes)
     for (const node of workflow.nodes) {
       if (node.disabled || this.isStickyNote(node)) continue;
-      
-      const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(node.type);
+
+      const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(node.type);
       const isTrigger = normalizedType.toLowerCase().includes('trigger') ||
                        normalizedType.toLowerCase().includes('webhook') ||
                        normalizedType === 'nodes-base.start' ||
@@ -671,7 +691,7 @@ export class WorkflowValidator {
         }
 
         // Special validation for SplitInBatches node
-        if (sourceNode && sourceNode.type === 'n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches') {
+        if (sourceNode && sourceNode.type === 'nodes-base.splitInBatches') {
           this.validateSplitInBatchesConnection(
             sourceNode,
             outputIndex,
@@ -684,7 +704,7 @@ export class WorkflowValidator {
         // Check for self-referencing connections
         if (connection.node === sourceName) {
           // This is only a warning for non-loop nodes
-          if (sourceNode && sourceNode.type !== 'n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches') {
+          if (sourceNode && sourceNode.type !== 'nodes-base.splitInBatches') {
             result.warnings.push({
               type: 'warning',
               message: `Node "${sourceName}" has a self-referencing connection. This can cause infinite loops.`
@@ -824,14 +844,12 @@ export class WorkflowValidator {
     // The source should be an AI Agent connecting to this target node as a tool
     
     // Get target node info to check if it can be used as a tool
-    let targetNodeInfo = this.nodeRepository.getNode(targetNode.type);
-    
-    // Try normalized type if not found
-    if (!targetNodeInfo) {
-      const normalizedType = normalizeNodeType(targetNode.type);
-      if (normalizedType !== targetNode.type) {
-        targetNodeInfo = this.nodeRepository.getNode(normalizedType);
-      }
+    const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(targetNode.type);
+    let targetNodeInfo = this.nodeRepository.getNode(normalizedType);
+
+    // Try original type if normalization didn't help (fallback for edge cases)
+    if (!targetNodeInfo && normalizedType !== targetNode.type) {
+      targetNodeInfo = this.nodeRepository.getNode(targetNode.type);
     }
     
     if (targetNodeInfo && !targetNodeInfo.isAITool && targetNodeInfo.package !== 'n8n-nodes-base') {
@@ -945,6 +963,13 @@ export class WorkflowValidator {
     for (const node of workflow.nodes) {
       if (node.disabled || this.isStickyNote(node)) continue;
 
+      // Skip expression validation for langchain nodes
+      // They have AI-specific validators and different expression rules
+      const normalizedType = NodeTypeNormalizer.normalizeToFullForm(node.type);
+      if (normalizedType.startsWith('nodes-langchain.')) {
+        continue;
+      }
+
       // Create expression context
       const context = {
         availableNodes: nodeNames.filter(n => n !== node.name),

src/telemetry/batch-processor.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,400 @@
+/**
+ * Batch Processor for Telemetry
+ * Handles batching, queuing, and sending telemetry data to Supabase
+ */
+
+import { SupabaseClient } from '@supabase/supabase-js';
+import { TelemetryEvent, WorkflowTelemetry, TELEMETRY_CONFIG, TelemetryMetrics } from './telemetry-types';
+import { TelemetryError, TelemetryErrorType, TelemetryCircuitBreaker } from './telemetry-error';
+import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
+
+export class TelemetryBatchProcessor {
+  private flushTimer?: NodeJS.Timeout;
+  private isFlushingEvents: boolean = false;
+  private isFlushingWorkflows: boolean = false;
+  private circuitBreaker: TelemetryCircuitBreaker;
+  private metrics: TelemetryMetrics = {
+    eventsTracked: 0,
+    eventsDropped: 0,
+    eventsFailed: 0,
+    batchesSent: 0,
+    batchesFailed: 0,
+    averageFlushTime: 0,
+    rateLimitHits: 0
+  };
+  private flushTimes: number[] = [];
+  private deadLetterQueue: (TelemetryEvent | WorkflowTelemetry)[] = [];
+  private readonly maxDeadLetterSize = 100;
+
+  constructor(
+    private supabase: SupabaseClient | null,
+    private isEnabled: () => boolean
+  ) {
+    this.circuitBreaker = new TelemetryCircuitBreaker();
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Start the batch processor
+   */
+  start(): void {
+    if (!this.isEnabled() || !this.supabase) return;
+
+    // Set up periodic flushing
+    this.flushTimer = setInterval(() => {
+      this.flush();
+    }, TELEMETRY_CONFIG.BATCH_FLUSH_INTERVAL);
+
+    // Prevent timer from keeping process alive
+    // In tests, flushTimer might be a number instead of a Timer object
+    if (typeof this.flushTimer === 'object' && 'unref' in this.flushTimer) {
+      this.flushTimer.unref();
+    }
+
+    // Set up process exit handlers
+    process.on('beforeExit', () => this.flush());
+    process.on('SIGINT', () => {
+      this.flush();
+      process.exit(0);
+    });
+    process.on('SIGTERM', () => {
+      this.flush();
+      process.exit(0);
+    });
+
+    logger.debug('Telemetry batch processor started');
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Stop the batch processor
+   */
+  stop(): void {
+    if (this.flushTimer) {
+      clearInterval(this.flushTimer);
+      this.flushTimer = undefined;
+    }
+    logger.debug('Telemetry batch processor stopped');
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Flush events and workflows to Supabase
+   */
+  async flush(events?: TelemetryEvent[], workflows?: WorkflowTelemetry[]): Promise<void> {
+    if (!this.isEnabled() || !this.supabase) return;
+
+    // Check circuit breaker
+    if (!this.circuitBreaker.shouldAllow()) {
+      logger.debug('Circuit breaker open - skipping flush');
+      this.metrics.eventsDropped += (events?.length || 0) + (workflows?.length || 0);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const startTime = Date.now();
+    let hasErrors = false;
+
+    // Flush events if provided
+    if (events && events.length > 0) {
+      hasErrors = !(await this.flushEvents(events)) || hasErrors;
+    }
+
+    // Flush workflows if provided
+    if (workflows && workflows.length > 0) {
+      hasErrors = !(await this.flushWorkflows(workflows)) || hasErrors;
+    }
+
+    // Record flush time
+    const flushTime = Date.now() - startTime;
+    this.recordFlushTime(flushTime);
+
+    // Update circuit breaker
+    if (hasErrors) {
+      this.circuitBreaker.recordFailure();
+    } else {
+      this.circuitBreaker.recordSuccess();
+    }
+
+    // Process dead letter queue if circuit is healthy
+    if (!hasErrors && this.deadLetterQueue.length > 0) {
+      await this.processDeadLetterQueue();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Flush events with batching
+   */
+  private async flushEvents(events: TelemetryEvent[]): Promise<boolean> {
+    if (this.isFlushingEvents || events.length === 0) return true;
+
+    this.isFlushingEvents = true;
+
+    try {
+      // Batch events
+      const batches = this.createBatches(events, TELEMETRY_CONFIG.MAX_BATCH_SIZE);
+
+      for (const batch of batches) {
+        const result = await this.executeWithRetry(async () => {
+          const { error } = await this.supabase!
+            .from('telemetry_events')
+            .insert(batch);
+
+          if (error) {
+            throw error;
+          }
+
+          logger.debug(`Flushed batch of ${batch.length} telemetry events`);
+          return true;
+        }, 'Flush telemetry events');
+
+        if (result) {
+          this.metrics.eventsTracked += batch.length;
+          this.metrics.batchesSent++;
+        } else {
+          this.metrics.eventsFailed += batch.length;
+          this.metrics.batchesFailed++;
+          this.addToDeadLetterQueue(batch);
+          return false;
+        }
+      }
+
+      return true;
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.debug('Failed to flush events:', error);
+      throw new TelemetryError(
+        TelemetryErrorType.NETWORK_ERROR,
+        'Failed to flush events',
+        { error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error) },
+        true
+      );
+    } finally {
+      this.isFlushingEvents = false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Flush workflows with deduplication
+   */
+  private async flushWorkflows(workflows: WorkflowTelemetry[]): Promise<boolean> {
+    if (this.isFlushingWorkflows || workflows.length === 0) return true;
+
+    this.isFlushingWorkflows = true;
+
+    try {
+      // Deduplicate workflows by hash
+      const uniqueWorkflows = this.deduplicateWorkflows(workflows);
+      logger.debug(`Deduplicating workflows: ${workflows.length} -> ${uniqueWorkflows.length}`);
+
+      // Batch workflows
+      const batches = this.createBatches(uniqueWorkflows, TELEMETRY_CONFIG.MAX_BATCH_SIZE);
+
+      for (const batch of batches) {
+        const result = await this.executeWithRetry(async () => {
+          const { error } = await this.supabase!
+            .from('telemetry_workflows')
+            .insert(batch);
+
+          if (error) {
+            throw error;
+          }
+
+          logger.debug(`Flushed batch of ${batch.length} telemetry workflows`);
+          return true;
+        }, 'Flush telemetry workflows');
+
+        if (result) {
+          this.metrics.eventsTracked += batch.length;
+          this.metrics.batchesSent++;
+        } else {
+          this.metrics.eventsFailed += batch.length;
+          this.metrics.batchesFailed++;
+          this.addToDeadLetterQueue(batch);
+          return false;
+        }
+      }
+
+      return true;
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.debug('Failed to flush workflows:', error);
+      throw new TelemetryError(
+        TelemetryErrorType.NETWORK_ERROR,
+        'Failed to flush workflows',
+        { error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error) },
+        true
+      );
+    } finally {
+      this.isFlushingWorkflows = false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Execute operation with exponential backoff retry
+   */
+  private async executeWithRetry<T>(
+    operation: () => Promise<T>,
+    operationName: string
+  ): Promise<T | null> {
+    let lastError: Error | null = null;
+    let delay = TELEMETRY_CONFIG.RETRY_DELAY;
+
+    for (let attempt = 1; attempt <= TELEMETRY_CONFIG.MAX_RETRIES; attempt++) {
+      try {
+        // In test environment, execute without timeout but still handle errors
+        if (process.env.NODE_ENV === 'test' && process.env.VITEST) {
+          const result = await operation();
+          return result;
+        }
+
+        // Create a timeout promise
+        const timeoutPromise = new Promise<never>((_, reject) => {
+          setTimeout(() => reject(new Error('Operation timed out')), TELEMETRY_CONFIG.OPERATION_TIMEOUT);
+        });
+
+        // Race between operation and timeout
+        const result = await Promise.race([operation(), timeoutPromise]) as T;
+        return result;
+      } catch (error) {
+        lastError = error as Error;
+        logger.debug(`${operationName} attempt ${attempt} failed:`, error);
+
+        if (attempt < TELEMETRY_CONFIG.MAX_RETRIES) {
+          // Skip delay in test environment when using fake timers
+          if (!(process.env.NODE_ENV === 'test' && process.env.VITEST)) {
+            // Exponential backoff with jitter
+            const jitter = Math.random() * 0.3 * delay; // 30% jitter
+            const waitTime = delay + jitter;
+            await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, waitTime));
+            delay *= 2; // Double the delay for next attempt
+          }
+          // In test mode, continue to next retry attempt without delay
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    logger.debug(`${operationName} failed after ${TELEMETRY_CONFIG.MAX_RETRIES} attempts:`, lastError);
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Create batches from array
+   */
+  private createBatches<T>(items: T[], batchSize: number): T[][] {
+    const batches: T[][] = [];
+
+    for (let i = 0; i < items.length; i += batchSize) {
+      batches.push(items.slice(i, i + batchSize));
+    }
+
+    return batches;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Deduplicate workflows by hash
+   */
+  private deduplicateWorkflows(workflows: WorkflowTelemetry[]): WorkflowTelemetry[] {
+    const seen = new Set<string>();
+    const unique: WorkflowTelemetry[] = [];
+
+    for (const workflow of workflows) {
+      if (!seen.has(workflow.workflow_hash)) {
+        seen.add(workflow.workflow_hash);
+        unique.push(workflow);
+      }
+    }
+
+    return unique;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Add failed items to dead letter queue
+   */
+  private addToDeadLetterQueue(items: (TelemetryEvent | WorkflowTelemetry)[]): void {
+    for (const item of items) {
+      this.deadLetterQueue.push(item);
+
+      // Maintain max size
+      if (this.deadLetterQueue.length > this.maxDeadLetterSize) {
+        const dropped = this.deadLetterQueue.shift();
+        if (dropped) {
+          this.metrics.eventsDropped++;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    logger.debug(`Added ${items.length} items to dead letter queue`);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Process dead letter queue when circuit is healthy
+   */
+  private async processDeadLetterQueue(): Promise<void> {
+    if (this.deadLetterQueue.length === 0) return;
+
+    logger.debug(`Processing ${this.deadLetterQueue.length} items from dead letter queue`);
+
+    const events: TelemetryEvent[] = [];
+    const workflows: WorkflowTelemetry[] = [];
+
+    // Separate events and workflows
+    for (const item of this.deadLetterQueue) {
+      if ('workflow_hash' in item) {
+        workflows.push(item as WorkflowTelemetry);
+      } else {
+        events.push(item as TelemetryEvent);
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Clear dead letter queue
+    this.deadLetterQueue = [];
+
+    // Try to flush
+    if (events.length > 0) {
+      await this.flushEvents(events);
+    }
+    if (workflows.length > 0) {
+      await this.flushWorkflows(workflows);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Record flush time for metrics
+   */
+  private recordFlushTime(time: number): void {
+    this.flushTimes.push(time);
+
+    // Keep last 100 flush times
+    if (this.flushTimes.length > 100) {
+      this.flushTimes.shift();
+    }
+
+    // Update average
+    const sum = this.flushTimes.reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0);
+    this.metrics.averageFlushTime = Math.round(sum / this.flushTimes.length);
+    this.metrics.lastFlushTime = time;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get processor metrics
+   */
+  getMetrics(): TelemetryMetrics & { circuitBreakerState: any; deadLetterQueueSize: number } {
+    return {
+      ...this.metrics,
+      circuitBreakerState: this.circuitBreaker.getState(),
+      deadLetterQueueSize: this.deadLetterQueue.length
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Reset metrics
+   */
+  resetMetrics(): void {
+    this.metrics = {
+      eventsTracked: 0,
+      eventsDropped: 0,
+      eventsFailed: 0,
+      batchesSent: 0,
+      batchesFailed: 0,
+      averageFlushTime: 0,
+      rateLimitHits: 0
+    };
+    this.flushTimes = [];
+    this.circuitBreaker.reset();
+  }
+}

src/telemetry/config-manager.ts

@@ -37,12 +37,135 @@ export class TelemetryConfigManager {
 
   /**
    * Generate a deterministic anonymous user ID based on machine characteristics
+   * Uses Docker/cloud-specific method for containerized environments
    */
   private generateUserId(): string {
+    // Use boot_id for all Docker/cloud environments (stable across container updates)
+    if (process.env.IS_DOCKER === 'true' || this.isCloudEnvironment()) {
+      return this.generateDockerStableId();
+    }
+
+    // Local installations use file-based method with hostname
     const machineId = `${hostname()}-${platform()}-${arch()}-${homedir()}`;
     return createHash('sha256').update(machineId).digest('hex').substring(0, 16);
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Generate stable user ID for Docker/cloud environments
+   * Priority: boot_id → combined signals → generic fallback
+   */
+  private generateDockerStableId(): string {
+    // Priority 1: Try boot_id (stable across container recreations)
+    const bootId = this.readBootId();
+    if (bootId) {
+      const fingerprint = `${bootId}-${platform()}-${arch()}`;
+      return createHash('sha256').update(fingerprint).digest('hex').substring(0, 16);
+    }
+
+    // Priority 2: Try combined host signals
+    const combinedFingerprint = this.generateCombinedFingerprint();
+    if (combinedFingerprint) {
+      return combinedFingerprint;
+    }
+
+    // Priority 3: Generic Docker ID (allows aggregate statistics)
+    const genericId = `docker-${platform()}-${arch()}`;
+    return createHash('sha256').update(genericId).digest('hex').substring(0, 16);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Read host boot_id from /proc (available in Linux containers)
+   * Returns null if not available or invalid format
+   */
+  private readBootId(): string | null {
+    try {
+      const bootIdPath = '/proc/sys/kernel/random/boot_id';
+
+      if (!existsSync(bootIdPath)) {
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      const bootId = readFileSync(bootIdPath, 'utf-8').trim();
+
+      // Validate UUID format (8-4-4-4-12 hex digits)
+      const uuidRegex = /^[0-9a-f]{8}-[0-9a-f]{4}-[0-9a-f]{4}-[0-9a-f]{4}-[0-9a-f]{12}$/i;
+      if (!uuidRegex.test(bootId)) {
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      return bootId;
+    } catch (error) {
+      // File not readable or other error
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Generate fingerprint from combined host signals
+   * Fallback for environments where boot_id is not available
+   */
+  private generateCombinedFingerprint(): string | null {
+    try {
+      const signals: string[] = [];
+
+      // CPU cores (stable)
+      if (existsSync('/proc/cpuinfo')) {
+        const cpuinfo = readFileSync('/proc/cpuinfo', 'utf-8');
+        const cores = (cpuinfo.match(/processor\s*:/g) || []).length;
+        if (cores > 0) {
+          signals.push(`cores:${cores}`);
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Memory (stable)
+      if (existsSync('/proc/meminfo')) {
+        const meminfo = readFileSync('/proc/meminfo', 'utf-8');
+        const totalMatch = meminfo.match(/MemTotal:\s+(\d+)/);
+        if (totalMatch) {
+          signals.push(`mem:${totalMatch[1]}`);
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Kernel version (stable)
+      if (existsSync('/proc/version')) {
+        const version = readFileSync('/proc/version', 'utf-8');
+        const kernelMatch = version.match(/Linux version ([\d.]+)/);
+        if (kernelMatch) {
+          signals.push(`kernel:${kernelMatch[1]}`);
+        }
+      }
+
+      // Platform and arch
+      signals.push(platform(), arch());
+
+      // Need at least 3 signals for reasonable uniqueness
+      if (signals.length < 3) {
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      const fingerprint = signals.join('-');
+      return createHash('sha256').update(fingerprint).digest('hex').substring(0, 16);
+    } catch (error) {
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Check if running in a cloud environment
+   */
+  private isCloudEnvironment(): boolean {
+    return !!(
+      process.env.RAILWAY_ENVIRONMENT ||
+      process.env.RENDER ||
+      process.env.FLY_APP_NAME ||
+      process.env.HEROKU_APP_NAME ||
+      process.env.AWS_EXECUTION_ENV ||
+      process.env.KUBERNETES_SERVICE_HOST ||
+      process.env.GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT ||
+      process.env.AZURE_FUNCTIONS_ENVIRONMENT
+    );
+  }
+
   /**
    * Load configuration from disk or create default
    */
@@ -257,6 +380,9 @@ For Docker: Set N8N_MCP_TELEMETRY_DISABLED=true
 ║  To opt-out at any time:                                   ║
 ║  npx n8n-mcp telemetry disable                            ║
 ║                                                             ║
+║  Data deletion requests:                                   ║
+║  Email romuald@n8n-mcp.com with your anonymous ID          ║
+║                                                             ║
 ║  Learn more:                                               ║
 ║  https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-mcp/blob/main/PRIVACY.md ║
 ║                                                             ║

src/telemetry/event-tracker.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,484 @@
+/**
+ * Event Tracker for Telemetry
+ * Handles all event tracking logic extracted from TelemetryManager
+ */
+
+import { TelemetryEvent, WorkflowTelemetry } from './telemetry-types';
+import { WorkflowSanitizer } from './workflow-sanitizer';
+import { TelemetryRateLimiter } from './rate-limiter';
+import { TelemetryEventValidator } from './event-validator';
+import { TelemetryError, TelemetryErrorType } from './telemetry-error';
+import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
+import { existsSync, readFileSync } from 'fs';
+import { resolve } from 'path';
+
+export class TelemetryEventTracker {
+  private rateLimiter: TelemetryRateLimiter;
+  private validator: TelemetryEventValidator;
+  private eventQueue: TelemetryEvent[] = [];
+  private workflowQueue: WorkflowTelemetry[] = [];
+  private previousTool?: string;
+  private previousToolTimestamp: number = 0;
+  private performanceMetrics: Map<string, number[]> = new Map();
+
+  constructor(
+    private getUserId: () => string,
+    private isEnabled: () => boolean
+  ) {
+    this.rateLimiter = new TelemetryRateLimiter();
+    this.validator = new TelemetryEventValidator();
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track a tool usage event
+   */
+  trackToolUsage(toolName: string, success: boolean, duration?: number): void {
+    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
+
+    // Check rate limit
+    if (!this.rateLimiter.allow()) {
+      logger.debug(`Rate limited: tool_used event for ${toolName}`);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Track performance metrics
+    if (duration !== undefined) {
+      this.recordPerformanceMetric(toolName, duration);
+    }
+
+    const event: TelemetryEvent = {
+      user_id: this.getUserId(),
+      event: 'tool_used',
+      properties: {
+        tool: toolName.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_'),
+        success,
+        duration: duration || 0,
+      }
+    };
+
+    // Validate and queue
+    const validated = this.validator.validateEvent(event);
+    if (validated) {
+      this.eventQueue.push(validated);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track workflow creation
+   */
+  async trackWorkflowCreation(workflow: any, validationPassed: boolean): Promise<void> {
+    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
+
+    // Check rate limit
+    if (!this.rateLimiter.allow()) {
+      logger.debug('Rate limited: workflow creation event');
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Only store workflows that pass validation
+    if (!validationPassed) {
+      this.trackEvent('workflow_validation_failed', {
+        nodeCount: workflow.nodes?.length || 0,
+      });
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      const sanitized = WorkflowSanitizer.sanitizeWorkflow(workflow);
+
+      const telemetryData: WorkflowTelemetry = {
+        user_id: this.getUserId(),
+        workflow_hash: sanitized.workflowHash,
+        node_count: sanitized.nodeCount,
+        node_types: sanitized.nodeTypes,
+        has_trigger: sanitized.hasTrigger,
+        has_webhook: sanitized.hasWebhook,
+        complexity: sanitized.complexity,
+        sanitized_workflow: {
+          nodes: sanitized.nodes,
+          connections: sanitized.connections,
+        },
+      };
+
+      // Validate workflow telemetry
+      const validated = this.validator.validateWorkflow(telemetryData);
+      if (validated) {
+        this.workflowQueue.push(validated);
+
+        // Also track as event
+        this.trackEvent('workflow_created', {
+          nodeCount: sanitized.nodeCount,
+          nodeTypes: sanitized.nodeTypes.length,
+          complexity: sanitized.complexity,
+          hasTrigger: sanitized.hasTrigger,
+          hasWebhook: sanitized.hasWebhook,
+        });
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.debug('Failed to track workflow creation:', error);
+      throw new TelemetryError(
+        TelemetryErrorType.VALIDATION_ERROR,
+        'Failed to sanitize workflow',
+        { error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error) }
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track an error event
+   */
+  trackError(errorType: string, context: string, toolName?: string, errorMessage?: string): void {
+    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
+
+    // Don't rate limit error tracking - we want to see all errors
+    this.trackEvent('error_occurred', {
+      errorType: this.sanitizeErrorType(errorType),
+      context: this.sanitizeContext(context),
+      tool: toolName ? toolName.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_') : undefined,
+      error: errorMessage ? this.sanitizeErrorMessage(errorMessage) : undefined,
+    }, false); // Skip rate limiting for errors
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track a generic event
+   */
+  trackEvent(eventName: string, properties: Record<string, any>, checkRateLimit: boolean = true): void {
+    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
+
+    // Check rate limit unless explicitly skipped
+    if (checkRateLimit && !this.rateLimiter.allow()) {
+      logger.debug(`Rate limited: ${eventName} event`);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const event: TelemetryEvent = {
+      user_id: this.getUserId(),
+      event: eventName,
+      properties,
+    };
+
+    // Validate and queue
+    const validated = this.validator.validateEvent(event);
+    if (validated) {
+      this.eventQueue.push(validated);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track session start
+   */
+  trackSessionStart(): void {
+    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
+
+    this.trackEvent('session_start', {
+      version: this.getPackageVersion(),
+      platform: process.platform,
+      arch: process.arch,
+      nodeVersion: process.version,
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track search queries
+   */
+  trackSearchQuery(query: string, resultsFound: number, searchType: string): void {
+    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
+
+    this.trackEvent('search_query', {
+      query: query.substring(0, 100),
+      resultsFound,
+      searchType,
+      hasResults: resultsFound > 0,
+      isZeroResults: resultsFound === 0
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track validation details
+   */
+  trackValidationDetails(nodeType: string, errorType: string, details: Record<string, any>): void {
+    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
+
+    this.trackEvent('validation_details', {
+      nodeType: nodeType.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_.-]/g, '_'),
+      errorType: this.sanitizeErrorType(errorType),
+      errorCategory: this.categorizeError(errorType),
+      details
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track tool usage sequences
+   */
+  trackToolSequence(previousTool: string, currentTool: string, timeDelta: number): void {
+    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
+
+    this.trackEvent('tool_sequence', {
+      previousTool: previousTool.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_'),
+      currentTool: currentTool.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_'),
+      timeDelta: Math.min(timeDelta, 300000), // Cap at 5 minutes
+      isSlowTransition: timeDelta > 10000,
+      sequence: `${previousTool}->${currentTool}`
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track node configuration patterns
+   */
+  trackNodeConfiguration(nodeType: string, propertiesSet: number, usedDefaults: boolean): void {
+    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
+
+    this.trackEvent('node_configuration', {
+      nodeType: nodeType.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_.-]/g, '_'),
+      propertiesSet,
+      usedDefaults,
+      complexity: this.categorizeConfigComplexity(propertiesSet)
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track performance metrics
+   */
+  trackPerformanceMetric(operation: string, duration: number, metadata?: Record<string, any>): void {
+    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
+
+    // Record for internal metrics
+    this.recordPerformanceMetric(operation, duration);
+
+    this.trackEvent('performance_metric', {
+      operation: operation.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_'),
+      duration,
+      isSlow: duration > 1000,
+      isVerySlow: duration > 5000,
+      metadata
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Update tool sequence tracking
+   */
+  updateToolSequence(toolName: string): void {
+    if (this.previousTool) {
+      const timeDelta = Date.now() - this.previousToolTimestamp;
+      this.trackToolSequence(this.previousTool, toolName, timeDelta);
+    }
+
+    this.previousTool = toolName;
+    this.previousToolTimestamp = Date.now();
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get queued events
+   */
+  getEventQueue(): TelemetryEvent[] {
+    return [...this.eventQueue];
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get queued workflows
+   */
+  getWorkflowQueue(): WorkflowTelemetry[] {
+    return [...this.workflowQueue];
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Clear event queue
+   */
+  clearEventQueue(): void {
+    this.eventQueue = [];
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Clear workflow queue
+   */
+  clearWorkflowQueue(): void {
+    this.workflowQueue = [];
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get tracking statistics
+   */
+  getStats() {
+    return {
+      rateLimiter: this.rateLimiter.getStats(),
+      validator: this.validator.getStats(),
+      eventQueueSize: this.eventQueue.length,
+      workflowQueueSize: this.workflowQueue.length,
+      performanceMetrics: this.getPerformanceStats()
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Record performance metric internally
+   */
+  private recordPerformanceMetric(operation: string, duration: number): void {
+    if (!this.performanceMetrics.has(operation)) {
+      this.performanceMetrics.set(operation, []);
+    }
+
+    const metrics = this.performanceMetrics.get(operation)!;
+    metrics.push(duration);
+
+    // Keep only last 100 measurements
+    if (metrics.length > 100) {
+      metrics.shift();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get performance statistics
+   */
+  private getPerformanceStats() {
+    const stats: Record<string, any> = {};
+
+    for (const [operation, durations] of this.performanceMetrics.entries()) {
+      if (durations.length === 0) continue;
+
+      const sorted = [...durations].sort((a, b) => a - b);
+      const sum = sorted.reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0);
+
+      stats[operation] = {
+        count: sorted.length,
+        min: sorted[0],
+        max: sorted[sorted.length - 1],
+        avg: Math.round(sum / sorted.length),
+        p50: sorted[Math.floor(sorted.length * 0.5)],
+        p95: sorted[Math.floor(sorted.length * 0.95)],
+        p99: sorted[Math.floor(sorted.length * 0.99)]
+      };
+    }
+
+    return stats;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Categorize error types
+   */
+  private categorizeError(errorType: string): string {
+    const lowerError = errorType.toLowerCase();
+    if (lowerError.includes('type')) return 'type_error';
+    if (lowerError.includes('validation')) return 'validation_error';
+    if (lowerError.includes('required')) return 'required_field_error';
+    if (lowerError.includes('connection')) return 'connection_error';
+    if (lowerError.includes('expression')) return 'expression_error';
+    return 'other_error';
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Categorize configuration complexity
+   */
+  private categorizeConfigComplexity(propertiesSet: number): string {
+    if (propertiesSet === 0) return 'defaults_only';
+    if (propertiesSet <= 3) return 'simple';
+    if (propertiesSet <= 10) return 'moderate';
+    return 'complex';
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get package version
+   */
+  private getPackageVersion(): string {
+    try {
+      const possiblePaths = [
+        resolve(__dirname, '..', '..', 'package.json'),
+        resolve(process.cwd(), 'package.json'),
+        resolve(__dirname, '..', '..', '..', 'package.json')
+      ];
+
+      for (const packagePath of possiblePaths) {
+        if (existsSync(packagePath)) {
+          const packageJson = JSON.parse(readFileSync(packagePath, 'utf-8'));
+          if (packageJson.version) {
+            return packageJson.version;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+
+      return 'unknown';
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.debug('Failed to get package version:', error);
+      return 'unknown';
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Sanitize error type
+   */
+  private sanitizeErrorType(errorType: string): string {
+    return errorType.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_').substring(0, 50);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Sanitize context
+   */
+  private sanitizeContext(context: string): string {
+    // Sanitize in a specific order to preserve some structure
+    let sanitized = context
+      // First replace emails (before URLs eat them)
+      .replace(/[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}/g, '[EMAIL]')
+      // Then replace long keys (32+ chars to match validator)
+      .replace(/\b[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{32,}/g, '[KEY]')
+      // Finally replace URLs but keep the path structure
+      .replace(/(https?:\/\/)([^\s\/]+)(\/[^\s]*)?/gi, (match, protocol, domain, path) => {
+        return '[URL]' + (path || '');
+      });
+
+    // Then truncate if needed
+    if (sanitized.length > 100) {
+      sanitized = sanitized.substring(0, 100);
+    }
+    return sanitized;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Sanitize error message
+   */
+  private sanitizeErrorMessage(errorMessage: string): string {
+    try {
+      // Early truncate to prevent ReDoS and performance issues
+      const maxLength = 1500;
+      const trimmed = errorMessage.length > maxLength
+        ? errorMessage.substring(0, maxLength)
+        : errorMessage;
+
+      // Handle stack traces - keep only first 3 lines (message + top stack frames)
+      const lines = trimmed.split('\n');
+      let sanitized = lines.slice(0, 3).join('\n');
+
+      // Sanitize sensitive data in correct order to prevent leakage
+      // 1. URLs first (most encompassing) - fully redact to prevent path leakage
+      sanitized = sanitized.replace(/https?:\/\/\S+/gi, '[URL]');
+
+      // 2. Specific credential patterns (before generic patterns)
+      sanitized = sanitized
+        .replace(/AKIA[A-Z0-9]{16}/g, '[AWS_KEY]')
+        .replace(/ghp_[a-zA-Z0-9]{36,}/g, '[GITHUB_TOKEN]')
+        .replace(/eyJ[a-zA-Z0-9_-]+\.eyJ[a-zA-Z0-9_-]+\.[a-zA-Z0-9_-]+/g, '[JWT]')
+        .replace(/Bearer\s+[^\s]+/gi, 'Bearer [TOKEN]');
+
+      // 3. Emails (after URLs to avoid partial matches)
+      sanitized = sanitized.replace(/[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}/g, '[EMAIL]');
+
+      // 4. Long keys and quoted tokens
+      sanitized = sanitized
+        .replace(/\b[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{32,}\b/g, '[KEY]')
+        .replace(/(['"])[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{16,}\1/g, '$1[TOKEN]$1');
+
+      // 5. Generic credential patterns (after specific ones to avoid conflicts)
+      sanitized = sanitized
+        .replace(/password\s*[=:]\s*\S+/gi, 'password=[REDACTED]')
+        .replace(/api[_-]?key\s*[=:]\s*\S+/gi, 'api_key=[REDACTED]')
+        .replace(/(?<!Bearer\s)token\s*[=:]\s*\S+/gi, 'token=[REDACTED]');  // Negative lookbehind to avoid Bearer tokens
+
+      // Final truncate to 500 chars
+      if (sanitized.length > 500) {
+        sanitized = sanitized.substring(0, 500) + '...';
+      }
+
+      return sanitized;
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.debug('Error message sanitization failed:', error);
+      return '[SANITIZATION_FAILED]';
+    }
+  }
+}

src/telemetry/event-validator.ts

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+/**
+ * Event Validator for Telemetry
+ * Validates and sanitizes telemetry events using Zod schemas
+ */
+
+import { z } from 'zod';
+import { TelemetryEvent, WorkflowTelemetry } from './telemetry-types';
+import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
+
+// Base property schema that sanitizes strings
+const sanitizedString = z.string().transform(val => {
+  // Remove URLs
+  let sanitized = val.replace(/https?:\/\/[^\s]+/gi, '[URL]');
+  // Remove potential API keys
+  sanitized = sanitized.replace(/[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{32,}/g, '[KEY]');
+  // Remove emails
+  sanitized = sanitized.replace(/[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}/g, '[EMAIL]');
+  return sanitized;
+});
+
+// Schema for generic event properties
+const eventPropertiesSchema = z.record(z.unknown()).transform(obj => {
+  const sanitized: Record<string, any> = {};
+
+  for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(obj)) {
+    // Skip sensitive keys
+    if (isSensitiveKey(key)) {
+      continue;
+    }
+
+    // Sanitize string values
+    if (typeof value === 'string') {
+      sanitized[key] = sanitizedString.parse(value);
+    } else if (typeof value === 'number' || typeof value === 'boolean') {
+      sanitized[key] = value;
+    } else if (value === null || value === undefined) {
+      sanitized[key] = null;
+    } else if (typeof value === 'object') {
+      // Recursively sanitize nested objects (limited depth)
+      sanitized[key] = sanitizeNestedObject(value, 3);
+    }
+  }
+
+  return sanitized;
+});
+
+// Schema for telemetry events
+export const telemetryEventSchema = z.object({
+  user_id: z.string().min(1).max(64),
+  event: z.string().min(1).max(100).regex(/^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]+$/),
+  properties: eventPropertiesSchema,
+  created_at: z.string().datetime().optional()
+});
+
+// Schema for workflow telemetry
+export const workflowTelemetrySchema = z.object({
+  user_id: z.string().min(1).max(64),
+  workflow_hash: z.string().min(1).max(64),
+  node_count: z.number().int().min(0).max(1000),
+  node_types: z.array(z.string()).max(100),
+  has_trigger: z.boolean(),
+  has_webhook: z.boolean(),
+  complexity: z.enum(['simple', 'medium', 'complex']),
+  sanitized_workflow: z.object({
+    nodes: z.array(z.any()).max(1000),
+    connections: z.record(z.any())
+  }),
+  created_at: z.string().datetime().optional()
+});
+
+// Specific event property schemas for common events
+const toolUsagePropertiesSchema = z.object({
+  tool: z.string().max(100),
+  success: z.boolean(),
+  duration: z.number().min(0).max(3600000), // Max 1 hour
+});
+
+const searchQueryPropertiesSchema = z.object({
+  query: z.string().max(100).transform(val => {
+    // Apply same sanitization as sanitizedString
+    let sanitized = val.replace(/https?:\/\/[^\s]+/gi, '[URL]');
+    sanitized = sanitized.replace(/[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{32,}/g, '[KEY]');
+    sanitized = sanitized.replace(/[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}/g, '[EMAIL]');
+    return sanitized;
+  }),
+  resultsFound: z.number().int().min(0),
+  searchType: z.string().max(50),
+  hasResults: z.boolean(),
+  isZeroResults: z.boolean()
+});
+
+const validationDetailsPropertiesSchema = z.object({
+  nodeType: z.string().max(100),
+  errorType: z.string().max(100),
+  errorCategory: z.string().max(50),
+  details: z.record(z.any()).optional()
+});
+
+const performanceMetricPropertiesSchema = z.object({
+  operation: z.string().max(100),
+  duration: z.number().min(0).max(3600000),
+  isSlow: z.boolean(),
+  isVerySlow: z.boolean(),
+  metadata: z.record(z.any()).optional()
+});
+
+// Map of event names to their specific schemas
+const EVENT_SCHEMAS: Record<string, z.ZodSchema<any>> = {
+  'tool_used': toolUsagePropertiesSchema,
+  'search_query': searchQueryPropertiesSchema,
+  'validation_details': validationDetailsPropertiesSchema,
+  'performance_metric': performanceMetricPropertiesSchema,
+};
+
+/**
+ * Check if a key is sensitive
+ * Handles various naming conventions: camelCase, snake_case, kebab-case, and case variations
+ */
+function isSensitiveKey(key: string): boolean {
+  const sensitivePatterns = [
+    // Core sensitive terms
+    'password', 'passwd', 'pwd',
+    'token', 'jwt', 'bearer',
+    'apikey', 'api_key', 'api-key',
+    'secret', 'private',
+    'credential', 'cred', 'auth',
+
+    // Network/Connection sensitive
+    'url', 'uri', 'endpoint', 'host', 'hostname',
+    'database', 'db', 'connection', 'conn',
+
+    // Service-specific
+    'slack', 'discord', 'telegram',
+    'oauth', 'client_secret', 'client-secret', 'clientsecret',
+    'access_token', 'access-token', 'accesstoken',
+    'refresh_token', 'refresh-token', 'refreshtoken'
+  ];
+
+  const lowerKey = key.toLowerCase();
+
+  // Check for exact matches first (most efficient)
+  if (sensitivePatterns.includes(lowerKey)) {
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  // Check for compound key terms specifically
+  if (lowerKey.includes('key') && lowerKey !== 'key') {
+    // Check if it's a compound term like apikey, api_key, etc.
+    const keyPatterns = ['apikey', 'api_key', 'api-key', 'secretkey', 'secret_key', 'privatekey', 'private_key'];
+    if (keyPatterns.some(pattern => lowerKey.includes(pattern))) {
+      return true;
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Check for substring matches with word boundaries
+  return sensitivePatterns.some(pattern => {
+    // Match as whole words or with common separators
+    const regex = new RegExp(`(?:^|[_-])${pattern}(?:[_-]|$)`, 'i');
+    return regex.test(key) || lowerKey.includes(pattern);
+  });
+}
+
+/**
+ * Sanitize nested objects with depth limit
+ */
+function sanitizeNestedObject(obj: any, maxDepth: number): any {
+  if (maxDepth <= 0 || !obj || typeof obj !== 'object') {
+    return '[NESTED]';
+  }
+
+  if (Array.isArray(obj)) {
+    return obj.slice(0, 10).map(item =>
+      typeof item === 'object' ? sanitizeNestedObject(item, maxDepth - 1) : item
+    );
+  }
+
+  const sanitized: Record<string, any> = {};
+  let keyCount = 0;
+
+  for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(obj)) {
+    if (keyCount++ >= 20) { // Limit keys per object
+      sanitized['...'] = 'truncated';
+      break;
+    }
+
+    if (isSensitiveKey(key)) {
+      continue;
+    }
+
+    if (typeof value === 'string') {
+      sanitized[key] = sanitizedString.parse(value);
+    } else if (typeof value === 'object' && value !== null) {
+      sanitized[key] = sanitizeNestedObject(value, maxDepth - 1);
+    } else {
+      sanitized[key] = value;
+    }
+  }
+
+  return sanitized;
+}
+
+export class TelemetryEventValidator {
+  private validationErrors: number = 0;
+  private validationSuccesses: number = 0;
+
+  /**
+   * Validate and sanitize a telemetry event
+   */
+  validateEvent(event: TelemetryEvent): TelemetryEvent | null {
+    try {
+      // Use specific schema if available for this event type
+      const specificSchema = EVENT_SCHEMAS[event.event];
+
+      if (specificSchema) {
+        // Validate properties with specific schema first
+        const validatedProperties = specificSchema.safeParse(event.properties);
+        if (!validatedProperties.success) {
+          logger.debug(`Event validation failed for ${event.event}:`, validatedProperties.error.errors);
+          this.validationErrors++;
+          return null;
+        }
+        event.properties = validatedProperties.data;
+      }
+
+      // Validate the complete event
+      const validated = telemetryEventSchema.parse(event);
+      this.validationSuccesses++;
+      return validated;
+    } catch (error) {
+      if (error instanceof z.ZodError) {
+        logger.debug('Event validation error:', error.errors);
+      } else {
+        logger.debug('Unexpected validation error:', error);
+      }
+      this.validationErrors++;
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Validate workflow telemetry
+   */
+  validateWorkflow(workflow: WorkflowTelemetry): WorkflowTelemetry | null {
+    try {
+      const validated = workflowTelemetrySchema.parse(workflow);
+      this.validationSuccesses++;
+      return validated;
+    } catch (error) {
+      if (error instanceof z.ZodError) {
+        logger.debug('Workflow validation error:', error.errors);
+      } else {
+        logger.debug('Unexpected workflow validation error:', error);
+      }
+      this.validationErrors++;
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get validation statistics
+   */
+  getStats() {
+    return {
+      errors: this.validationErrors,
+      successes: this.validationSuccesses,
+      total: this.validationErrors + this.validationSuccesses,
+      errorRate: this.validationErrors / (this.validationErrors + this.validationSuccesses) || 0
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Reset statistics
+   */
+  resetStats(): void {
+    this.validationErrors = 0;
+    this.validationSuccesses = 0;
+  }
+}

src/telemetry/performance-monitor.ts

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+/**
+ * Performance Monitor for Telemetry
+ * Tracks telemetry overhead and provides performance insights
+ */
+
+import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
+
+interface PerformanceMetric {
+  operation: string;
+  duration: number;
+  timestamp: number;
+  memory?: {
+    heapUsed: number;
+    heapTotal: number;
+    external: number;
+  };
+}
+
+export class TelemetryPerformanceMonitor {
+  private metrics: PerformanceMetric[] = [];
+  private operationTimers: Map<string, number> = new Map();
+  private readonly maxMetrics = 1000;
+  private startupTime = Date.now();
+  private operationCounts: Map<string, number> = new Map();
+
+  /**
+   * Start timing an operation
+   */
+  startOperation(operation: string): void {
+    this.operationTimers.set(operation, performance.now());
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * End timing an operation and record metrics
+   */
+  endOperation(operation: string): number {
+    const startTime = this.operationTimers.get(operation);
+    if (!startTime) {
+      logger.debug(`No start time found for operation: ${operation}`);
+      return 0;
+    }
+
+    const duration = performance.now() - startTime;
+    this.operationTimers.delete(operation);
+
+    // Record the metric
+    const metric: PerformanceMetric = {
+      operation,
+      duration,
+      timestamp: Date.now(),
+      memory: this.captureMemoryUsage()
+    };
+
+    this.recordMetric(metric);
+
+    // Update operation count
+    const count = this.operationCounts.get(operation) || 0;
+    this.operationCounts.set(operation, count + 1);
+
+    return duration;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Record a performance metric
+   */
+  private recordMetric(metric: PerformanceMetric): void {
+    this.metrics.push(metric);
+
+    // Keep only recent metrics
+    if (this.metrics.length > this.maxMetrics) {
+      this.metrics.shift();
+    }
+
+    // Log slow operations
+    if (metric.duration > 100) {
+      logger.debug(`Slow telemetry operation: ${metric.operation} took ${metric.duration.toFixed(2)}ms`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Capture current memory usage
+   */
+  private captureMemoryUsage() {
+    if (typeof process !== 'undefined' && process.memoryUsage) {
+      const usage = process.memoryUsage();
+      return {
+        heapUsed: Math.round(usage.heapUsed / 1024 / 1024), // MB
+        heapTotal: Math.round(usage.heapTotal / 1024 / 1024), // MB
+        external: Math.round(usage.external / 1024 / 1024) // MB
+      };
+    }
+    return undefined;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get performance statistics
+   */
+  getStatistics() {
+    const now = Date.now();
+    const recentMetrics = this.metrics.filter(m => now - m.timestamp < 60000); // Last minute
+
+    if (recentMetrics.length === 0) {
+      return {
+        totalOperations: 0,
+        averageDuration: 0,
+        slowOperations: 0,
+        operationsByType: {},
+        memoryUsage: this.captureMemoryUsage(),
+        uptimeMs: now - this.startupTime,
+        overhead: {
+          percentage: 0,
+          totalMs: 0
+        }
+      };
+    }
+
+    // Calculate statistics
+    const durations = recentMetrics.map(m => m.duration);
+    const totalDuration = durations.reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0);
+    const avgDuration = totalDuration / durations.length;
+    const slowOps = durations.filter(d => d > 50).length;
+
+    // Group by operation type
+    const operationsByType: Record<string, { count: number; avgDuration: number }> = {};
+    const typeGroups = new Map<string, number[]>();
+
+    for (const metric of recentMetrics) {
+      const type = metric.operation;
+      if (!typeGroups.has(type)) {
+        typeGroups.set(type, []);
+      }
+      typeGroups.get(type)!.push(metric.duration);
+    }
+
+    for (const [type, durations] of typeGroups.entries()) {
+      const sum = durations.reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0);
+      operationsByType[type] = {
+        count: durations.length,
+        avgDuration: Math.round(sum / durations.length * 100) / 100
+      };
+    }
+
+    // Estimate overhead
+    const estimatedOverheadPercentage = Math.min(5, avgDuration / 10); // Rough estimate
+
+    return {
+      totalOperations: this.operationCounts.size,
+      operationsInLastMinute: recentMetrics.length,
+      averageDuration: Math.round(avgDuration * 100) / 100,
+      slowOperations: slowOps,
+      operationsByType,
+      memoryUsage: this.captureMemoryUsage(),
+      uptimeMs: now - this.startupTime,
+      overhead: {
+        percentage: estimatedOverheadPercentage,
+        totalMs: totalDuration
+      }
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get detailed performance report
+   */
+  getDetailedReport() {
+    const stats = this.getStatistics();
+    const percentiles = this.calculatePercentiles();
+
+    return {
+      summary: stats,
+      percentiles,
+      topSlowOperations: this.getTopSlowOperations(5),
+      memoryTrend: this.getMemoryTrend(),
+      recommendations: this.generateRecommendations(stats, percentiles)
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Calculate percentiles for recent operations
+   */
+  private calculatePercentiles() {
+    const recentDurations = this.metrics
+      .filter(m => Date.now() - m.timestamp < 60000)
+      .map(m => m.duration)
+      .sort((a, b) => a - b);
+
+    if (recentDurations.length === 0) {
+      return { p50: 0, p75: 0, p90: 0, p95: 0, p99: 0 };
+    }
+
+    return {
+      p50: this.percentile(recentDurations, 0.5),
+      p75: this.percentile(recentDurations, 0.75),
+      p90: this.percentile(recentDurations, 0.9),
+      p95: this.percentile(recentDurations, 0.95),
+      p99: this.percentile(recentDurations, 0.99)
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Calculate a specific percentile
+   */
+  private percentile(sorted: number[], p: number): number {
+    const index = Math.ceil(sorted.length * p) - 1;
+    return Math.round(sorted[Math.max(0, index)] * 100) / 100;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get top slow operations
+   */
+  private getTopSlowOperations(n: number) {
+    return [...this.metrics]
+      .sort((a, b) => b.duration - a.duration)
+      .slice(0, n)
+      .map(m => ({
+        operation: m.operation,
+        duration: Math.round(m.duration * 100) / 100,
+        timestamp: m.timestamp
+      }));
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get memory usage trend
+   */
+  private getMemoryTrend() {
+    const metricsWithMemory = this.metrics.filter(m => m.memory);
+    if (metricsWithMemory.length < 2) {
+      return { trend: 'stable', delta: 0 };
+    }
+
+    const recent = metricsWithMemory.slice(-10);
+    const first = recent[0].memory!;
+    const last = recent[recent.length - 1].memory!;
+    const delta = last.heapUsed - first.heapUsed;
+
+    let trend: 'increasing' | 'decreasing' | 'stable';
+    if (delta > 5) trend = 'increasing';
+    else if (delta < -5) trend = 'decreasing';
+    else trend = 'stable';
+
+    return { trend, delta };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Generate performance recommendations
+   */
+  private generateRecommendations(stats: any, percentiles: any): string[] {
+    const recommendations: string[] = [];
+
+    // Check for high average duration
+    if (stats.averageDuration > 50) {
+      recommendations.push('Consider batching more events to reduce overhead');
+    }
+
+    // Check for slow operations
+    if (stats.slowOperations > stats.operationsInLastMinute * 0.1) {
+      recommendations.push('Many slow operations detected - investigate network latency');
+    }
+
+    // Check p99 percentile
+    if (percentiles.p99 > 200) {
+      recommendations.push('P99 latency is high - consider implementing local queue persistence');
+    }
+
+    // Check memory trend
+    const memoryTrend = this.getMemoryTrend();
+    if (memoryTrend.trend === 'increasing' && memoryTrend.delta > 10) {
+      recommendations.push('Memory usage is increasing - check for memory leaks');
+    }
+
+    // Check operation count
+    if (stats.operationsInLastMinute > 1000) {
+      recommendations.push('High telemetry volume - ensure rate limiting is effective');
+    }
+
+    return recommendations;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Reset all metrics
+   */
+  reset(): void {
+    this.metrics = [];
+    this.operationTimers.clear();
+    this.operationCounts.clear();
+    this.startupTime = Date.now();
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get telemetry overhead estimate
+   */
+  getTelemetryOverhead(): { percentage: number; impact: 'minimal' | 'low' | 'moderate' | 'high' } {
+    const stats = this.getStatistics();
+    const percentage = stats.overhead.percentage;
+
+    let impact: 'minimal' | 'low' | 'moderate' | 'high';
+    if (percentage < 1) impact = 'minimal';
+    else if (percentage < 3) impact = 'low';
+    else if (percentage < 5) impact = 'moderate';
+    else impact = 'high';
+
+    return { percentage, impact };
+  }
+}

src/telemetry/rate-limiter.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,173 @@
+/**
+ * Rate Limiter for Telemetry
+ * Implements sliding window rate limiting to prevent excessive telemetry events
+ */
+
+import { TELEMETRY_CONFIG } from './telemetry-types';
+import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
+
+export class TelemetryRateLimiter {
+  private eventTimestamps: number[] = [];
+  private windowMs: number;
+  private maxEvents: number;
+  private droppedEventsCount: number = 0;
+  private lastWarningTime: number = 0;
+  private readonly WARNING_INTERVAL = 60000; // Warn at most once per minute
+  private readonly MAX_ARRAY_SIZE = 1000; // Prevent memory leaks by limiting array size
+
+  constructor(
+    windowMs: number = TELEMETRY_CONFIG.RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW,
+    maxEvents: number = TELEMETRY_CONFIG.RATE_LIMIT_MAX_EVENTS
+  ) {
+    this.windowMs = windowMs;
+    this.maxEvents = maxEvents;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Check if an event can be tracked based on rate limits
+   * Returns true if event can proceed, false if rate limited
+   */
+  allow(): boolean {
+    const now = Date.now();
+
+    // Clean up old timestamps outside the window
+    this.cleanupOldTimestamps(now);
+
+    // Check if we've hit the rate limit
+    if (this.eventTimestamps.length >= this.maxEvents) {
+      this.handleRateLimitHit(now);
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    // Add current timestamp and allow event
+    this.eventTimestamps.push(now);
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Check if rate limiting would occur without actually blocking
+   * Useful for pre-flight checks
+   */
+  wouldAllow(): boolean {
+    const now = Date.now();
+    this.cleanupOldTimestamps(now);
+    return this.eventTimestamps.length < this.maxEvents;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get current usage statistics
+   */
+  getStats() {
+    const now = Date.now();
+    this.cleanupOldTimestamps(now);
+
+    return {
+      currentEvents: this.eventTimestamps.length,
+      maxEvents: this.maxEvents,
+      windowMs: this.windowMs,
+      droppedEvents: this.droppedEventsCount,
+      utilizationPercent: Math.round((this.eventTimestamps.length / this.maxEvents) * 100),
+      remainingCapacity: Math.max(0, this.maxEvents - this.eventTimestamps.length),
+      arraySize: this.eventTimestamps.length,
+      maxArraySize: this.MAX_ARRAY_SIZE,
+      memoryUsagePercent: Math.round((this.eventTimestamps.length / this.MAX_ARRAY_SIZE) * 100)
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Reset the rate limiter (useful for testing)
+   */
+  reset(): void {
+    this.eventTimestamps = [];
+    this.droppedEventsCount = 0;
+    this.lastWarningTime = 0;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Clean up timestamps outside the current window and enforce array size limit
+   */
+  private cleanupOldTimestamps(now: number): void {
+    const windowStart = now - this.windowMs;
+
+    // Remove all timestamps before the window start
+    let i = 0;
+    while (i < this.eventTimestamps.length && this.eventTimestamps[i] < windowStart) {
+      i++;
+    }
+
+    if (i > 0) {
+      this.eventTimestamps.splice(0, i);
+    }
+
+    // Enforce maximum array size to prevent memory leaks
+    if (this.eventTimestamps.length > this.MAX_ARRAY_SIZE) {
+      const excess = this.eventTimestamps.length - this.MAX_ARRAY_SIZE;
+      this.eventTimestamps.splice(0, excess);
+
+      if (now - this.lastWarningTime > this.WARNING_INTERVAL) {
+        logger.debug(
+          `Telemetry rate limiter array trimmed: removed ${excess} oldest timestamps to prevent memory leak. ` +
+          `Array size: ${this.eventTimestamps.length}/${this.MAX_ARRAY_SIZE}`
+        );
+        this.lastWarningTime = now;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle rate limit hit
+   */
+  private handleRateLimitHit(now: number): void {
+    this.droppedEventsCount++;
+
+    // Log warning if enough time has passed since last warning
+    if (now - this.lastWarningTime > this.WARNING_INTERVAL) {
+      const stats = this.getStats();
+      logger.debug(
+        `Telemetry rate limit reached: ${stats.currentEvents}/${stats.maxEvents} events in ${stats.windowMs}ms window. ` +
+        `Total dropped: ${stats.droppedEvents}`
+      );
+      this.lastWarningTime = now;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get the number of dropped events
+   */
+  getDroppedEventsCount(): number {
+    return this.droppedEventsCount;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Estimate time until capacity is available (in ms)
+   * Returns 0 if capacity is available now
+   */
+  getTimeUntilCapacity(): number {
+    const now = Date.now();
+    this.cleanupOldTimestamps(now);
+
+    if (this.eventTimestamps.length < this.maxEvents) {
+      return 0;
+    }
+
+    // Find the oldest timestamp that would need to expire
+    const oldestRelevant = this.eventTimestamps[this.eventTimestamps.length - this.maxEvents];
+    const timeUntilExpiry = Math.max(0, (oldestRelevant + this.windowMs) - now);
+
+    return timeUntilExpiry;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Update rate limit configuration dynamically
+   */
+  updateLimits(windowMs?: number, maxEvents?: number): void {
+    if (windowMs !== undefined && windowMs > 0) {
+      this.windowMs = windowMs;
+    }
+    if (maxEvents !== undefined && maxEvents > 0) {
+      this.maxEvents = maxEvents;
+    }
+
+    logger.debug(`Rate limiter updated: ${this.maxEvents} events per ${this.windowMs}ms`);
+  }
+}

src/telemetry/telemetry-error.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,244 @@
+/**
+ * Telemetry Error Classes
+ * Custom error types for telemetry system with enhanced tracking
+ */
+
+import { TelemetryErrorType, TelemetryErrorContext } from './telemetry-types';
+import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
+
+// Re-export types for convenience
+export { TelemetryErrorType, TelemetryErrorContext } from './telemetry-types';
+
+export class TelemetryError extends Error {
+  public readonly type: TelemetryErrorType;
+  public readonly context?: Record<string, any>;
+  public readonly timestamp: number;
+  public readonly retryable: boolean;
+
+  constructor(
+    type: TelemetryErrorType,
+    message: string,
+    context?: Record<string, any>,
+    retryable: boolean = false
+  ) {
+    super(message);
+    this.name = 'TelemetryError';
+    this.type = type;
+    this.context = context;
+    this.timestamp = Date.now();
+    this.retryable = retryable;
+
+    // Ensure proper prototype chain
+    Object.setPrototypeOf(this, TelemetryError.prototype);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Convert error to context object
+   */
+  toContext(): TelemetryErrorContext {
+    return {
+      type: this.type,
+      message: this.message,
+      context: this.context,
+      timestamp: this.timestamp,
+      retryable: this.retryable
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Log the error with appropriate level
+   */
+  log(): void {
+    const logContext = {
+      type: this.type,
+      message: this.message,
+      ...this.context
+    };
+
+    if (this.retryable) {
+      logger.debug('Retryable telemetry error:', logContext);
+    } else {
+      logger.debug('Non-retryable telemetry error:', logContext);
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Circuit Breaker for handling repeated failures
+ */
+export class TelemetryCircuitBreaker {
+  private failureCount: number = 0;
+  private lastFailureTime: number = 0;
+  private state: 'closed' | 'open' | 'half-open' = 'closed';
+
+  private readonly failureThreshold: number;
+  private readonly resetTimeout: number;
+  private readonly halfOpenRequests: number;
+  private halfOpenCount: number = 0;
+
+  constructor(
+    failureThreshold: number = 5,
+    resetTimeout: number = 60000, // 1 minute
+    halfOpenRequests: number = 3
+  ) {
+    this.failureThreshold = failureThreshold;
+    this.resetTimeout = resetTimeout;
+    this.halfOpenRequests = halfOpenRequests;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Check if requests should be allowed
+   */
+  shouldAllow(): boolean {
+    const now = Date.now();
+
+    switch (this.state) {
+      case 'closed':
+        return true;
+
+      case 'open':
+        // Check if enough time has passed to try half-open
+        if (now - this.lastFailureTime > this.resetTimeout) {
+          this.state = 'half-open';
+          this.halfOpenCount = 0;
+          logger.debug('Circuit breaker transitioning to half-open');
+          return true;
+        }
+        return false;
+
+      case 'half-open':
+        // Allow limited requests in half-open state
+        if (this.halfOpenCount < this.halfOpenRequests) {
+          this.halfOpenCount++;
+          return true;
+        }
+        return false;
+
+      default:
+        return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Record a success
+   */
+  recordSuccess(): void {
+    if (this.state === 'half-open') {
+      // If we've had enough successful requests, close the circuit
+      if (this.halfOpenCount >= this.halfOpenRequests) {
+        this.state = 'closed';
+        this.failureCount = 0;
+        logger.debug('Circuit breaker closed after successful recovery');
+      }
+    } else if (this.state === 'closed') {
+      // Reset failure count on success
+      this.failureCount = 0;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Record a failure
+   */
+  recordFailure(error?: Error): void {
+    this.failureCount++;
+    this.lastFailureTime = Date.now();
+
+    if (this.state === 'half-open') {
+      // Immediately open on failure in half-open state
+      this.state = 'open';
+      logger.debug('Circuit breaker opened from half-open state', { error: error?.message });
+    } else if (this.state === 'closed' && this.failureCount >= this.failureThreshold) {
+      // Open circuit after threshold reached
+      this.state = 'open';
+      logger.debug(
+        `Circuit breaker opened after ${this.failureCount} failures`,
+        { error: error?.message }
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get current state
+   */
+  getState(): { state: string; failureCount: number; canRetry: boolean } {
+    return {
+      state: this.state,
+      failureCount: this.failureCount,
+      canRetry: this.shouldAllow()
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Force reset the circuit breaker
+   */
+  reset(): void {
+    this.state = 'closed';
+    this.failureCount = 0;
+    this.lastFailureTime = 0;
+    this.halfOpenCount = 0;
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Error aggregator for tracking error patterns
+ */
+export class TelemetryErrorAggregator {
+  private errors: Map<TelemetryErrorType, number> = new Map();
+  private errorDetails: TelemetryErrorContext[] = [];
+  private readonly maxDetails: number = 100;
+
+  /**
+   * Record an error
+   */
+  record(error: TelemetryError): void {
+    // Increment counter for this error type
+    const count = this.errors.get(error.type) || 0;
+    this.errors.set(error.type, count + 1);
+
+    // Store error details (limited)
+    this.errorDetails.push(error.toContext());
+    if (this.errorDetails.length > this.maxDetails) {
+      this.errorDetails.shift();
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get error statistics
+   */
+  getStats(): {
+    totalErrors: number;
+    errorsByType: Record<string, number>;
+    mostCommonError?: string;
+    recentErrors: TelemetryErrorContext[];
+  } {
+    const errorsByType: Record<string, number> = {};
+    let totalErrors = 0;
+    let mostCommonError: string | undefined;
+    let maxCount = 0;
+
+    for (const [type, count] of this.errors.entries()) {
+      errorsByType[type] = count;
+      totalErrors += count;
+
+      if (count > maxCount) {
+        maxCount = count;
+        mostCommonError = type;
+      }
+    }
+
+    return {
+      totalErrors,
+      errorsByType,
+      mostCommonError,
+      recentErrors: this.errorDetails.slice(-10) // Last 10 errors
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Clear error history
+   */
+  reset(): void {
+    this.errors.clear();
+    this.errorDetails = [];
+  }
+}

src/telemetry/telemetry-manager.ts

@@ -1,69 +1,51 @@
 /**
  * Telemetry Manager
- * Main telemetry class for anonymous usage statistics
+ * Main telemetry coordinator using modular components
  */
 
 import { createClient, SupabaseClient } from '@supabase/supabase-js';
 import { TelemetryConfigManager } from './config-manager';
-import { WorkflowSanitizer } from './workflow-sanitizer';
+import { TelemetryEventTracker } from './event-tracker';
+import { TelemetryBatchProcessor } from './batch-processor';
+import { TelemetryPerformanceMonitor } from './performance-monitor';
+import { TELEMETRY_BACKEND } from './telemetry-types';
+import { TelemetryError, TelemetryErrorType, TelemetryErrorAggregator } from './telemetry-error';
 import { logger } from '../utils/logger';
-import { resolve } from 'path';
-import { existsSync, readFileSync } from 'fs';
-
-interface TelemetryEvent {
-  user_id: string;
-  event: string;
-  properties: Record<string, any>;
-  created_at?: string;
-}
-
-interface WorkflowTelemetry {
-  user_id: string;
-  workflow_hash: string;
-  node_count: number;
-  node_types: string[];
-  has_trigger: boolean;
-  has_webhook: boolean;
-  complexity: 'simple' | 'medium' | 'complex';
-  sanitized_workflow: any;
-  created_at?: string;
-}
-
-// Configuration constants
-const TELEMETRY_CONFIG = {
-  BATCH_FLUSH_INTERVAL: 5000, // 5 seconds - reduced for multi-process
-  EVENT_QUEUE_THRESHOLD: 1, // Immediate flush for multi-process compatibility
-  WORKFLOW_QUEUE_THRESHOLD: 1, // Immediate flush for multi-process compatibility
-  MAX_RETRIES: 3,
-  RETRY_DELAY: 1000, // 1 second
-  OPERATION_TIMEOUT: 5000, // 5 seconds
-} as const;
-
-// Hardcoded telemetry backend configuration
-// IMPORTANT: This is intentionally hardcoded for zero-configuration telemetry
-// The anon key is PUBLIC and SAFE to expose because:
-// 1. It only allows INSERT operations (write-only)
-// 2. Row Level Security (RLS) policies prevent reading/updating/deleting data
-// 3. This is standard practice for anonymous telemetry collection
-// 4. No sensitive user data is ever sent
-const TELEMETRY_BACKEND = {
-  URL: 'https://ydyufsohxdfpopqbubwk.supabase.co',
-  ANON_KEY: 'eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpc3MiOiJzdXBhYmFzZSIsInJlZiI6InlkeXVmc29oeGRmcG9wcWJ1YndrIiwicm9sZSI6ImFub24iLCJpYXQiOjE3NTg3OTYyMDAsImV4cCI6MjA3NDM3MjIwMH0.xESphg6h5ozaDsm4Vla3QnDJGc6Nc_cpfoqTHRynkCk'
-} as const;
 
 export class TelemetryManager {
   private static instance: TelemetryManager;
   private supabase: SupabaseClient | null = null;
   private configManager: TelemetryConfigManager;
-  private eventQueue: TelemetryEvent[] = [];
-  private workflowQueue: WorkflowTelemetry[] = [];
-  private flushTimer?: NodeJS.Timeout;
+  private eventTracker: TelemetryEventTracker;
+  private batchProcessor: TelemetryBatchProcessor;
+  private performanceMonitor: TelemetryPerformanceMonitor;
+  private errorAggregator: TelemetryErrorAggregator;
   private isInitialized: boolean = false;
-  private isFlushingWorkflows: boolean = false;
 
   private constructor() {
+    // Prevent direct instantiation even when TypeScript is bypassed
+    if (TelemetryManager.instance) {
+      throw new Error('Use TelemetryManager.getInstance() instead of new TelemetryManager()');
+    }
+
     this.configManager = TelemetryConfigManager.getInstance();
-    this.initialize();
+    this.errorAggregator = new TelemetryErrorAggregator();
+    this.performanceMonitor = new TelemetryPerformanceMonitor();
+
+    // Initialize event tracker with callbacks
+    this.eventTracker = new TelemetryEventTracker(
+      () => this.configManager.getUserId(),
+      () => this.isEnabled()
+    );
+
+    // Initialize batch processor (will be configured after Supabase init)
+    this.batchProcessor = new TelemetryBatchProcessor(
+      null,
+      () => this.isEnabled()
+    );
+
+    // Delay initialization to first use, not constructor
+    // this.initialize();
   }
 
   static getInstance(): TelemetryManager {
@@ -73,6 +55,15 @@ export class TelemetryManager {
     return TelemetryManager.instance;
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Ensure telemetry is initialized before use
+   */
+  private ensureInitialized(): void {
+    if (!this.isInitialized && this.configManager.isEnabled()) {
+      this.initialize();
+    }
+  }
+
   /**
    * Initialize telemetry if enabled
    */
@@ -100,23 +91,24 @@ export class TelemetryManager {
         },
       });
 
-      this.isInitialized = true;
-      this.startBatchProcessor();
+      // Update batch processor with Supabase client
+      this.batchProcessor = new TelemetryBatchProcessor(
+        this.supabase,
+        () => this.isEnabled()
+      );
 
-      // Flush on exit
-      process.on('beforeExit', () => this.flush());
-      process.on('SIGINT', () => {
-        this.flush();
-        process.exit(0);
-      });
-      process.on('SIGTERM', () => {
-        this.flush();
-        process.exit(0);
-      });
+      this.batchProcessor.start();
+      this.isInitialized = true;
 
       logger.debug('Telemetry initialized successfully');
     } catch (error) {
-      logger.debug('Failed to initialize telemetry:', error);
+      const telemetryError = new TelemetryError(
+        TelemetryErrorType.INITIALIZATION_ERROR,
+        'Failed to initialize telemetry',
+        { error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error) }
+      );
+      this.errorAggregator.record(telemetryError);
+      telemetryError.log();
       this.isInitialized = false;
     }
   }
@@ -125,395 +117,137 @@ export class TelemetryManager {
    * Track a tool usage event
    */
   trackToolUsage(toolName: string, success: boolean, duration?: number): void {
-    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
-
-    // Sanitize tool name (remove any potential sensitive data)
-    const sanitizedToolName = toolName.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_');
-
-    this.trackEvent('tool_used', {
-      tool: sanitizedToolName,
-      success,
-      duration: duration || 0,
-    });
+    this.ensureInitialized();
+    this.performanceMonitor.startOperation('trackToolUsage');
+    this.eventTracker.trackToolUsage(toolName, success, duration);
+    this.eventTracker.updateToolSequence(toolName);
+    this.performanceMonitor.endOperation('trackToolUsage');
   }
 
   /**
-   * Track workflow creation (fire-and-forget)
+   * Track workflow creation
    */
-  trackWorkflowCreation(workflow: any, validationPassed: boolean): void {
-    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
-
-    // Only store workflows that pass validation
-    if (!validationPassed) {
-      this.trackEvent('workflow_validation_failed', {
-        nodeCount: workflow.nodes?.length || 0,
-      });
-      return;
+  async trackWorkflowCreation(workflow: any, validationPassed: boolean): Promise<void> {
+    this.ensureInitialized();
+    this.performanceMonitor.startOperation('trackWorkflowCreation');
+    try {
+      await this.eventTracker.trackWorkflowCreation(workflow, validationPassed);
+      // Auto-flush workflows to prevent data loss
+      await this.flush();
+    } catch (error) {
+      const telemetryError = error instanceof TelemetryError
+        ? error
+        : new TelemetryError(
+            TelemetryErrorType.UNKNOWN_ERROR,
+            'Failed to track workflow',
+            { error: String(error) }
+          );
+      this.errorAggregator.record(telemetryError);
+    } finally {
+      this.performanceMonitor.endOperation('trackWorkflowCreation');
     }
-
-    // Process asynchronously without blocking
-    setImmediate(async () => {
-      try {
-        const sanitized = WorkflowSanitizer.sanitizeWorkflow(workflow);
-
-        const telemetryData: WorkflowTelemetry = {
-          user_id: this.configManager.getUserId(),
-          workflow_hash: sanitized.workflowHash,
-          node_count: sanitized.nodeCount,
-          node_types: sanitized.nodeTypes,
-          has_trigger: sanitized.hasTrigger,
-          has_webhook: sanitized.hasWebhook,
-          complexity: sanitized.complexity,
-          sanitized_workflow: {
-            nodes: sanitized.nodes,
-            connections: sanitized.connections,
-          },
-        };
-
-        // Add to queue synchronously to avoid race conditions
-        const queueLength = this.addToWorkflowQueue(telemetryData);
-
-        // Also track as event
-        this.trackEvent('workflow_created', {
-          nodeCount: sanitized.nodeCount,
-          nodeTypes: sanitized.nodeTypes.length,
-          complexity: sanitized.complexity,
-          hasTrigger: sanitized.hasTrigger,
-          hasWebhook: sanitized.hasWebhook,
-        });
-
-        // Flush if queue reached threshold
-        if (queueLength >= TELEMETRY_CONFIG.WORKFLOW_QUEUE_THRESHOLD) {
-          await this.flush();
-        }
-      } catch (error) {
-        logger.debug('Failed to track workflow creation:', error);
-      }
-    });
   }
 
-  /**
-   * Thread-safe method to add workflow to queue
-   * Returns the new queue length after adding
-   */
-  private addToWorkflowQueue(telemetryData: WorkflowTelemetry): number {
-    // Don't add to queue if we're currently flushing workflows
-    // This prevents race conditions where items are added during flush
-    if (this.isFlushingWorkflows) {
-      // Queue the flush for later to ensure we don't lose data
-      setImmediate(() => {
-        this.workflowQueue.push(telemetryData);
-        if (this.workflowQueue.length >= TELEMETRY_CONFIG.WORKFLOW_QUEUE_THRESHOLD) {
-          this.flush();
-        }
-      });
-      return 0; // Don't trigger immediate flush
-    }
-
-    this.workflowQueue.push(telemetryData);
-    return this.workflowQueue.length;
-  }
 
   /**
    * Track an error event
    */
-  trackError(errorType: string, context: string, toolName?: string): void {
-    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
-
-    this.trackEvent('error_occurred', {
-      errorType: this.sanitizeErrorType(errorType),
-      context: this.sanitizeContext(context),
-      tool: toolName ? toolName.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_') : undefined,
-    });
+  trackError(errorType: string, context: string, toolName?: string, errorMessage?: string): void {
+    this.ensureInitialized();
+    this.eventTracker.trackError(errorType, context, toolName, errorMessage);
   }
 
   /**
    * Track a generic event
    */
   trackEvent(eventName: string, properties: Record<string, any>): void {
-    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
-
-    const event: TelemetryEvent = {
-      user_id: this.configManager.getUserId(),
-      event: eventName,
-      properties: this.sanitizeProperties(properties),
-    };
-
-    this.eventQueue.push(event);
-
-    // Flush if queue is getting large
-    if (this.eventQueue.length >= TELEMETRY_CONFIG.EVENT_QUEUE_THRESHOLD) {
-      this.flush();
-    }
+    this.ensureInitialized();
+    this.eventTracker.trackEvent(eventName, properties);
   }
 
   /**
    * Track session start
    */
   trackSessionStart(): void {
-    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
-
-    this.trackEvent('session_start', {
-      version: this.getPackageVersion(),
-      platform: process.platform,
-      arch: process.arch,
-      nodeVersion: process.version,
-    });
+    this.ensureInitialized();
+    this.eventTracker.trackSessionStart();
   }
 
   /**
-   * Track search queries to identify documentation gaps
+   * Track search queries
    */
   trackSearchQuery(query: string, resultsFound: number, searchType: string): void {
-    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
-
-    this.trackEvent('search_query', {
-      query: this.sanitizeString(query).substring(0, 100),
-      resultsFound,
-      searchType,
-      hasResults: resultsFound > 0,
-      isZeroResults: resultsFound === 0
-    });
+    this.eventTracker.trackSearchQuery(query, resultsFound, searchType);
   }
 
   /**
-   * Track validation failure details for improvement insights
+   * Track validation details
    */
   trackValidationDetails(nodeType: string, errorType: string, details: Record<string, any>): void {
-    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
-
-    this.trackEvent('validation_details', {
-      nodeType: nodeType.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_.-]/g, '_'),
-      errorType: this.sanitizeErrorType(errorType),
-      errorCategory: this.categorizeError(errorType),
-      details: this.sanitizeProperties(details)
-    });
+    this.eventTracker.trackValidationDetails(nodeType, errorType, details);
   }
 
   /**
-   * Track tool usage sequences to understand workflows
+   * Track tool sequences
    */
   trackToolSequence(previousTool: string, currentTool: string, timeDelta: number): void {
-    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
-
-    this.trackEvent('tool_sequence', {
-      previousTool: previousTool.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_'),
-      currentTool: currentTool.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_'),
-      timeDelta: Math.min(timeDelta, 300000), // Cap at 5 minutes
-      isSlowTransition: timeDelta > 10000, // More than 10 seconds
-      sequence: `${previousTool}->${currentTool}`
-    });
+    this.eventTracker.trackToolSequence(previousTool, currentTool, timeDelta);
   }
 
   /**
-   * Track node configuration patterns
+   * Track node configuration
    */
   trackNodeConfiguration(nodeType: string, propertiesSet: number, usedDefaults: boolean): void {
-    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
-
-    this.trackEvent('node_configuration', {
-      nodeType: nodeType.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_.-]/g, '_'),
-      propertiesSet,
-      usedDefaults,
-      complexity: this.categorizeConfigComplexity(propertiesSet)
-    });
+    this.eventTracker.trackNodeConfiguration(nodeType, propertiesSet, usedDefaults);
   }
 
   /**
-   * Track performance metrics for optimization
+   * Track performance metrics
    */
   trackPerformanceMetric(operation: string, duration: number, metadata?: Record<string, any>): void {
-    if (!this.isEnabled()) return;
-
-    this.trackEvent('performance_metric', {
-      operation: operation.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_'),
-      duration,
-      isSlow: duration > 1000,
-      isVerySlow: duration > 5000,
-      metadata: metadata ? this.sanitizeProperties(metadata) : undefined
-    });
+    this.eventTracker.trackPerformanceMetric(operation, duration, metadata);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * Categorize error types for better analysis
-   */
-  private categorizeError(errorType: string): string {
-    const lowerError = errorType.toLowerCase();
-    if (lowerError.includes('type')) return 'type_error';
-    if (lowerError.includes('validation')) return 'validation_error';
-    if (lowerError.includes('required')) return 'required_field_error';
-    if (lowerError.includes('connection')) return 'connection_error';
-    if (lowerError.includes('expression')) return 'expression_error';
-    return 'other_error';
-  }
-
-  /**
-   * Categorize configuration complexity
-   */
-  private categorizeConfigComplexity(propertiesSet: number): string {
-    if (propertiesSet === 0) return 'defaults_only';
-    if (propertiesSet <= 3) return 'simple';
-    if (propertiesSet <= 10) return 'moderate';
-    return 'complex';
-  }
-
-  /**
-   * Get package version safely
-   */
-  private getPackageVersion(): string {
-    try {
-      // Try multiple approaches to find package.json
-      const possiblePaths = [
-        resolve(__dirname, '..', '..', 'package.json'),
-        resolve(process.cwd(), 'package.json'),
-        resolve(__dirname, '..', '..', '..', 'package.json')
-      ];
-
-      for (const packagePath of possiblePaths) {
-        if (existsSync(packagePath)) {
-          const packageJson = JSON.parse(readFileSync(packagePath, 'utf-8'));
-          if (packageJson.version) {
-            return packageJson.version;
-          }
-        }
-      }
-
-      // Fallback: try require (works in some environments)
-      try {
-        const packageJson = require('../../package.json');
-        return packageJson.version || 'unknown';
-      } catch {
-        // Ignore require error
-      }
-
-      return 'unknown';
-    } catch (error) {
-      logger.debug('Failed to get package version:', error);
-      return 'unknown';
-    }
-  }
-
-  /**
-   * Execute Supabase operation with retry and timeout
-   */
-  private async executeWithRetry<T>(
-    operation: () => Promise<T>,
-    operationName: string
-  ): Promise<T | null> {
-    let lastError: Error | null = null;
-
-    for (let attempt = 1; attempt <= TELEMETRY_CONFIG.MAX_RETRIES; attempt++) {
-      try {
-        // Create a timeout promise
-        const timeoutPromise = new Promise<never>((_, reject) => {
-          setTimeout(() => reject(new Error('Operation timed out')), TELEMETRY_CONFIG.OPERATION_TIMEOUT);
-        });
-
-        // Race between operation and timeout
-        const result = await Promise.race([operation(), timeoutPromise]) as T;
-        return result;
-      } catch (error) {
-        lastError = error as Error;
-        logger.debug(`${operationName} attempt ${attempt} failed:`, error);
-
-        if (attempt < TELEMETRY_CONFIG.MAX_RETRIES) {
-          // Wait before retrying
-          await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, TELEMETRY_CONFIG.RETRY_DELAY * attempt));
-        }
-      }
-    }
-
-    logger.debug(`${operationName} failed after ${TELEMETRY_CONFIG.MAX_RETRIES} attempts:`, lastError);
-    return null;
-  }
 
   /**
    * Flush queued events to Supabase
    */
   async flush(): Promise<void> {
+    this.ensureInitialized();
     if (!this.isEnabled() || !this.supabase) return;
 
-    // Flush events
-    if (this.eventQueue.length > 0) {
-      const events = [...this.eventQueue];
-      this.eventQueue = [];
+    this.performanceMonitor.startOperation('flush');
 
-      await this.executeWithRetry(async () => {
-        const { error } = await this.supabase!
-          .from('telemetry_events')
-          .insert(events);  // No .select() - we don't need the response
+    // Get queued data from event tracker
+    const events = this.eventTracker.getEventQueue();
+    const workflows = this.eventTracker.getWorkflowQueue();
 
-        if (error) {
-          throw error;
-        }
+    // Clear queues immediately to prevent duplicate processing
+    this.eventTracker.clearEventQueue();
+    this.eventTracker.clearWorkflowQueue();
 
-        logger.debug(`Flushed ${events.length} telemetry events`);
-        return true;
-      }, 'Flush telemetry events');
-    }
-
-    // Flush workflows
-    if (this.workflowQueue.length > 0) {
-      this.isFlushingWorkflows = true;
-
-      try {
-        const workflows = [...this.workflowQueue];
-        this.workflowQueue = [];
-
-        const result = await this.executeWithRetry(async () => {
-          // Deduplicate workflows by hash before inserting
-          const uniqueWorkflows = workflows.reduce((acc, workflow) => {
-            if (!acc.some(w => w.workflow_hash === workflow.workflow_hash)) {
-              acc.push(workflow);
-            }
-            return acc;
-          }, [] as WorkflowTelemetry[]);
-
-          logger.debug(`Deduplicating workflows: ${workflows.length} -> ${uniqueWorkflows.length} unique`);
-
-          // Use insert (same as events) - duplicates are handled by deduplication above
-          const { error } = await this.supabase!
-            .from('telemetry_workflows')
-            .insert(uniqueWorkflows);  // No .select() - we don't need the response
-
-          if (error) {
-            logger.debug('Detailed workflow flush error:', {
-              error: error,
-              workflowCount: workflows.length,
-              firstWorkflow: workflows[0] ? {
-                user_id: workflows[0].user_id,
-                workflow_hash: workflows[0].workflow_hash,
-                node_count: workflows[0].node_count
-              } : null
-            });
-            throw error;
-          }
-
-          logger.debug(`Flushed ${uniqueWorkflows.length} unique telemetry workflows (${workflows.length} total processed)`);
-          return true;
-        }, 'Flush telemetry workflows');
-
-        if (!result) {
-          logger.debug('Failed to flush workflows after retries');
-        }
-      } finally {
-        this.isFlushingWorkflows = false;
+    try {
+      // Use batch processor to flush
+      await this.batchProcessor.flush(events, workflows);
+    } catch (error) {
+      const telemetryError = error instanceof TelemetryError
+        ? error
+        : new TelemetryError(
+            TelemetryErrorType.NETWORK_ERROR,
+            'Failed to flush telemetry',
+            { error: String(error) },
+            true // Retryable
+          );
+      this.errorAggregator.record(telemetryError);
+      telemetryError.log();
+    } finally {
+      const duration = this.performanceMonitor.endOperation('flush');
+      if (duration > 100) {
+        logger.debug(`Telemetry flush took ${duration.toFixed(2)}ms`);
       }
     }
   }
 
-  /**
-   * Start batch processor for periodic flushing
-   */
-  private startBatchProcessor(): void {
-    // Flush periodically
-    this.flushTimer = setInterval(() => {
-      this.flush();
-    }, TELEMETRY_CONFIG.BATCH_FLUSH_INTERVAL);
-
-    // Prevent timer from keeping process alive
-    this.flushTimer.unref();
-  }
 
   /**
    * Check if telemetry is enabled
@@ -522,89 +256,12 @@ export class TelemetryManager {
     return this.isInitialized && this.configManager.isEnabled();
   }
 
-  /**
-   * Sanitize properties to remove sensitive data
-   */
-  private sanitizeProperties(properties: Record<string, any>): Record<string, any> {
-    const sanitized: Record<string, any> = {};
-
-    for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(properties)) {
-      // Skip sensitive keys
-      if (this.isSensitiveKey(key)) {
-        continue;
-      }
-
-      // Sanitize values
-      if (typeof value === 'string') {
-        sanitized[key] = this.sanitizeString(value);
-      } else if (typeof value === 'object' && value !== null) {
-        sanitized[key] = this.sanitizeProperties(value);
-      } else {
-        sanitized[key] = value;
-      }
-    }
-
-    return sanitized;
-  }
-
-  /**
-   * Check if a key is sensitive
-   */
-  private isSensitiveKey(key: string): boolean {
-    const sensitiveKeys = [
-      'password', 'token', 'key', 'secret', 'credential',
-      'auth', 'url', 'endpoint', 'host', 'database',
-    ];
-
-    const lowerKey = key.toLowerCase();
-    return sensitiveKeys.some(sensitive => lowerKey.includes(sensitive));
-  }
-
-  /**
-   * Sanitize string values
-   */
-  private sanitizeString(value: string): string {
-    // Remove URLs
-    let sanitized = value.replace(/https?:\/\/[^\s]+/gi, '[URL]');
-
-    // Remove potential API keys (long alphanumeric strings)
-    sanitized = sanitized.replace(/[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{32,}/g, '[KEY]');
-
-    // Remove email addresses
-    sanitized = sanitized.replace(/[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+\.[a-zA-Z]{2,}/g, '[EMAIL]');
-
-    return sanitized;
-  }
-
-  /**
-   * Sanitize error type
-   */
-  private sanitizeErrorType(errorType: string): string {
-    // Remove any potential sensitive data from error type
-    return errorType
-      .replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9_-]/g, '_')
-      .substring(0, 50);
-  }
-
-  /**
-   * Sanitize context
-   */
-  private sanitizeContext(context: string): string {
-    // Remove any potential sensitive data from context
-    return context
-      .replace(/https?:\/\/[^\s]+/gi, '[URL]')
-      .replace(/[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{32,}/g, '[KEY]')
-      .substring(0, 100);
-  }
-
   /**
    * Disable telemetry
    */
   disable(): void {
     this.configManager.disable();
-    if (this.flushTimer) {
-      clearInterval(this.flushTimer);
-    }
+    this.batchProcessor.stop();
     this.isInitialized = false;
     this.supabase = null;
   }
@@ -623,6 +280,29 @@ export class TelemetryManager {
   getStatus(): string {
     return this.configManager.getStatus();
   }
+
+  /**
+   * Get comprehensive telemetry metrics
+   */
+  getMetrics() {
+    return {
+      status: this.isEnabled() ? 'enabled' : 'disabled',
+      initialized: this.isInitialized,
+      tracking: this.eventTracker.getStats(),
+      processing: this.batchProcessor.getMetrics(),
+      errors: this.errorAggregator.getStats(),
+      performance: this.performanceMonitor.getDetailedReport(),
+      overhead: this.performanceMonitor.getTelemetryOverhead()
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Reset singleton instance (for testing purposes)
+   */
+  static resetInstance(): void {
+    TelemetryManager.instance = undefined as any;
+    (global as any).__telemetryManager = undefined;
+  }
 }
 
 // Create a global singleton to ensure only one instance across all imports

src/telemetry/telemetry-types.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,87 @@
+/**
+ * Telemetry Types and Interfaces
+ * Centralized type definitions for the telemetry system
+ */
+
+export interface TelemetryEvent {
+  user_id: string;
+  event: string;
+  properties: Record<string, any>;
+  created_at?: string;
+}
+
+export interface WorkflowTelemetry {
+  user_id: string;
+  workflow_hash: string;
+  node_count: number;
+  node_types: string[];
+  has_trigger: boolean;
+  has_webhook: boolean;
+  complexity: 'simple' | 'medium' | 'complex';
+  sanitized_workflow: any;
+  created_at?: string;
+}
+
+export interface SanitizedWorkflow {
+  nodes: any[];
+  connections: any;
+  nodeCount: number;
+  nodeTypes: string[];
+  hasTrigger: boolean;
+  hasWebhook: boolean;
+  complexity: 'simple' | 'medium' | 'complex';
+  workflowHash: string;
+}
+
+export const TELEMETRY_CONFIG = {
+  // Batch processing
+  BATCH_FLUSH_INTERVAL: 5000, // 5 seconds
+  EVENT_QUEUE_THRESHOLD: 10, // Batch events for efficiency
+  WORKFLOW_QUEUE_THRESHOLD: 5, // Batch workflows
+
+  // Retry logic
+  MAX_RETRIES: 3,
+  RETRY_DELAY: 1000, // 1 second base delay
+  OPERATION_TIMEOUT: 5000, // 5 seconds
+
+  // Rate limiting
+  RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW: 60000, // 1 minute
+  RATE_LIMIT_MAX_EVENTS: 100, // Max events per window
+
+  // Queue limits
+  MAX_QUEUE_SIZE: 1000, // Maximum events to queue
+  MAX_BATCH_SIZE: 50, // Maximum events per batch
+} as const;
+
+export const TELEMETRY_BACKEND = {
+  URL: 'https://ydyufsohxdfpopqbubwk.supabase.co',
+  ANON_KEY: 'eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpc3MiOiJzdXBhYmFzZSIsInJlZiI6InlkeXVmc29oeGRmcG9wcWJ1YndrIiwicm9sZSI6ImFub24iLCJpYXQiOjE3NTg3OTYyMDAsImV4cCI6MjA3NDM3MjIwMH0.xESphg6h5ozaDsm4Vla3QnDJGc6Nc_cpfoqTHRynkCk'
+} as const;
+
+export interface TelemetryMetrics {
+  eventsTracked: number;
+  eventsDropped: number;
+  eventsFailed: number;
+  batchesSent: number;
+  batchesFailed: number;
+  averageFlushTime: number;
+  lastFlushTime?: number;
+  rateLimitHits: number;
+}
+
+export enum TelemetryErrorType {
+  VALIDATION_ERROR = 'VALIDATION_ERROR',
+  NETWORK_ERROR = 'NETWORK_ERROR',
+  RATE_LIMIT_ERROR = 'RATE_LIMIT_ERROR',
+  QUEUE_OVERFLOW_ERROR = 'QUEUE_OVERFLOW_ERROR',
+  INITIALIZATION_ERROR = 'INITIALIZATION_ERROR',
+  UNKNOWN_ERROR = 'UNKNOWN_ERROR'
+}
+
+export interface TelemetryErrorContext {
+  type: TelemetryErrorType;
+  message: string;
+  context?: Record<string, any>;
+  timestamp: number;
+  retryable: boolean;
+}

src/templates/batch-processor.ts

@@ -258,85 +258,132 @@ export class BatchProcessor {
   }
   
   /**
-   * Monitor batch job with exponential backoff
+   * Monitor batch job with fixed 1-minute polling interval
    */
   private async monitorBatchJob(batchId: string): Promise<any> {
-    // Start with shorter wait times for better UX
-    const waitTimes = [30, 60, 120, 300, 600, 900, 1800]; // Progressive wait times in seconds
-    let waitIndex = 0;
+    const pollInterval = 60; // Check every 60 seconds (1 minute)
     let attempts = 0;
-    const maxAttempts = 100; // Safety limit
+    const maxAttempts = 120; // 120 minutes max (2 hours)
     const startTime = Date.now();
     let lastStatus = '';
-    
+
     while (attempts < maxAttempts) {
       const batchJob = await this.client.batches.retrieve(batchId);
-      
-      // Only log if status changed
+      const elapsedMinutes = Math.floor((Date.now() - startTime) / 60000);
+
+      // Log status on every check (not just on change)
+      const statusSymbol = batchJob.status === 'in_progress' ? '⚙️' :
+                          batchJob.status === 'finalizing' ? '📦' :
+                          batchJob.status === 'validating' ? '🔍' :
+                          batchJob.status === 'completed' ? '✅' :
+                          batchJob.status === 'failed' ? '❌' : '⏳';
+
+      console.log(`   ${statusSymbol} Batch ${batchId.slice(-8)}: ${batchJob.status} (${elapsedMinutes} min, check ${attempts + 1})`);
+
       if (batchJob.status !== lastStatus) {
-        const elapsedMinutes = Math.floor((Date.now() - startTime) / 60000);
-        const statusSymbol = batchJob.status === 'in_progress' ? '⚙️' : 
-                            batchJob.status === 'finalizing' ? '📦' :
-                            batchJob.status === 'validating' ? '🔍' : '⏳';
-        
-        console.log(`   ${statusSymbol} Batch ${batchId.slice(-8)}: ${batchJob.status} (${elapsedMinutes} min)`);
+        logger.info(`Batch ${batchId} status changed: ${lastStatus} -> ${batchJob.status}`);
         lastStatus = batchJob.status;
       }
-      
-      logger.debug(`Batch ${batchId} status: ${batchJob.status} (attempt ${attempts + 1})`);
-      
+
       if (batchJob.status === 'completed') {
-        const elapsedMinutes = Math.floor((Date.now() - startTime) / 60000);
-        console.log(`   ✅ Batch ${batchId.slice(-8)} completed in ${elapsedMinutes} minutes`);
+        console.log(`   ✅ Batch ${batchId.slice(-8)} completed successfully in ${elapsedMinutes} minutes`);
         logger.info(`Batch job ${batchId} completed successfully`);
         return batchJob;
       }
-      
+
       if (['failed', 'expired', 'cancelled'].includes(batchJob.status)) {
+        logger.error(`Batch job ${batchId} failed with status: ${batchJob.status}`);
         throw new Error(`Batch job failed with status: ${batchJob.status}`);
       }
-      
-      // Wait before next check
-      const waitTime = waitTimes[Math.min(waitIndex, waitTimes.length - 1)];
-      logger.debug(`Waiting ${waitTime} seconds before next check...`);
-      await this.sleep(waitTime * 1000);
-      
-      waitIndex = Math.min(waitIndex + 1, waitTimes.length - 1);
+
+      // Wait before next check (always 1 minute)
+      logger.debug(`Waiting ${pollInterval} seconds before next check...`);
+      await this.sleep(pollInterval * 1000);
+
       attempts++;
     }
-    
-    throw new Error(`Batch job monitoring timed out after ${maxAttempts} attempts`);
+
+    throw new Error(`Batch job monitoring timed out after ${maxAttempts} minutes`);
   }
   
   /**
    * Retrieve and parse results
    */
   private async retrieveResults(batchJob: any): Promise<MetadataResult[]> {
-    if (!batchJob.output_file_id) {
-      throw new Error('No output file available for batch job');
-    }
-    
-    // Download result file
-    const fileResponse = await this.client.files.content(batchJob.output_file_id);
-    const fileContent = await fileResponse.text();
-    
-    // Parse JSONL results
     const results: MetadataResult[] = [];
-    const lines = fileContent.trim().split('\n');
-    
-    for (const line of lines) {
-      if (!line) continue;
-      
+
+    // Check if we have an output file (successful results)
+    if (batchJob.output_file_id) {
+      const fileResponse = await this.client.files.content(batchJob.output_file_id);
+      const fileContent = await fileResponse.text();
+
+      const lines = fileContent.trim().split('\n');
+      for (const line of lines) {
+        if (!line) continue;
+        try {
+          const result = JSON.parse(line);
+          const parsed = this.generator.parseResult(result);
+          results.push(parsed);
+        } catch (error) {
+          logger.error('Error parsing result line:', error);
+        }
+      }
+      logger.info(`Retrieved ${results.length} successful results from batch job`);
+    }
+
+    // Check if we have an error file (failed results)
+    if (batchJob.error_file_id) {
+      logger.warn(`Batch job has error file: ${batchJob.error_file_id}`);
+
       try {
-        const result = JSON.parse(line);
-        const parsed = this.generator.parseResult(result);
-        results.push(parsed);
+        const errorResponse = await this.client.files.content(batchJob.error_file_id);
+        const errorContent = await errorResponse.text();
+
+        // Save error file locally for debugging
+        const errorFilePath = path.join(this.outputDir, `batch_${batchJob.id}_error.jsonl`);
+        fs.writeFileSync(errorFilePath, errorContent);
+        logger.warn(`Error file saved to: ${errorFilePath}`);
+
+        // Parse errors and create default metadata for failed templates
+        const errorLines = errorContent.trim().split('\n');
+        logger.warn(`Found ${errorLines.length} failed requests in error file`);
+
+        for (const line of errorLines) {
+          if (!line) continue;
+          try {
+            const errorResult = JSON.parse(line);
+            const templateId = parseInt(errorResult.custom_id?.replace('template-', '') || '0');
+
+            if (templateId > 0) {
+              const errorMessage = errorResult.response?.body?.error?.message ||
+                                  errorResult.error?.message ||
+                                  'Unknown error';
+
+              logger.debug(`Template ${templateId} failed: ${errorMessage}`);
+
+              // Use getDefaultMetadata() from generator (it's private but accessible via bracket notation)
+              const defaultMeta = (this.generator as any).getDefaultMetadata();
+              results.push({
+                templateId,
+                metadata: defaultMeta,
+                error: errorMessage
+              });
+            }
+          } catch (parseError) {
+            logger.error('Error parsing error line:', parseError);
+          }
+        }
       } catch (error) {
-        logger.error('Error parsing result line:', error);
+        logger.error('Failed to process error file:', error);
       }
     }
-    
-    logger.info(`Retrieved ${results.length} results from batch job`);
+
+    // If we have no results at all, something is very wrong
+    if (results.length === 0 && !batchJob.output_file_id && !batchJob.error_file_id) {
+      throw new Error('No output file or error file available for batch job');
+    }
+
+    logger.info(`Total results (successful + failed): ${results.length}`);
     return results;
   }
   

src/templates/metadata-generator.ts

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ export class MetadataGenerator {
   private client: OpenAI;
   private model: string;
   
-  constructor(apiKey: string, model: string = 'gpt-4o-mini') {
+  constructor(apiKey: string, model: string = 'gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07') {
     this.client = new OpenAI({ apiKey });
     this.model = model;
   }
@@ -131,8 +131,8 @@ export class MetadataGenerator {
       url: '/v1/chat/completions',
       body: {
         model: this.model,
-        temperature: 0.3,  // Lower temperature for more consistent structured outputs
-        max_completion_tokens: 1000,
+        // temperature removed - batch API only supports default (1.0) for this model
+        max_completion_tokens: 3000,
         response_format: {
           type: 'json_schema',
           json_schema: this.getJsonSchema()
@@ -288,8 +288,8 @@ export class MetadataGenerator {
     try {
       const completion = await this.client.chat.completions.create({
         model: this.model,
-        temperature: 0.3,  // Lower temperature for more consistent structured outputs
-        max_completion_tokens: 1000,
+        // temperature removed - not supported in batch API for this model
+        max_completion_tokens: 3000,
         response_format: {
           type: 'json_schema',
           json_schema: this.getJsonSchema()