Lucas Berger
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Tasks completed: 2/2 - Task 1: Create n8n API Key (checkpoint:human-action - user provided credentials) - Task 2: Verify API Access and Document Commands All 4 API requirements verified: - API-01: Authentication (200 OK) - API-02: Read workflow (96 nodes) - API-03: Update workflow (PUT successful) - API-04: Execution history (5 recent runs) SUMMARY: .planning/phases/06-n8n-api-access/06-01-SUMMARY.md
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2min | 2026-02-03 |
Phase 6 Plan 1: n8n API Access Summary
Verified n8n REST API v1 access with full CRUD capabilities for Docker Manager Bot workflow (96 nodes)
Performance
- Duration: 2 min
- Started: 2026-02-03T13:14:34Z
- Completed: 2026-02-03T13:16:09Z
- Tasks: 2 (1 checkpoint, 1 auto)
- Files modified: 2
Accomplishments
- n8n API authentication verified against https://api.bergerhouse.net
- Full workflow read capability confirmed (Docker Manager Bot - 96 nodes)
- Workflow update capability tested with no-op PUT (updatedAt: 2026-02-03T13:15:35.015Z)
- Execution history access verified (5 recent successful runs retrieved)
- API credentials secured in gitignored .env.n8n-api file
Task Commits
Each task was committed atomically:
- Task 1: Create n8n API Key - (checkpoint:human-action - user provided credentials)
- Task 2: Verify API Access and Document Commands -
7e85697(feat)
Plan metadata: (to be committed with this summary)
Files Created/Modified
.env.n8n-api- n8n API credentials (N8N_HOST, N8N_API_KEY) - gitignored.gitignore- Protects .env.n8n-api from version control
Decisions Made
n8n API Key Configuration:
- Created with label "Claude Code" for traceability
- Set to "never expire" for development convenience
- Rationale: Development environment on private network, rotation not critical
Credential Storage:
- Chose .env.n8n-api filename (specific, not generic .env)
- Rationale: Clear purpose, won't conflict with future env files
Deviations from Plan
None - plan executed exactly as written.
Issues Encountered
Bash output suppression: Initial curl commands with piped jq had no visible output. Resolved by saving curl output to temp files first, then reading with jq.
Authentication Gates
Task 1 required human action (checkpoint:human-action):
- Gate: n8n API key creation - first API key must be created through web UI
- User action: Created API key via n8n Settings > n8n API
- Credentials provided: N8N_HOST and N8N_API_KEY
- Resumed: Task 2 verified all 4 API requirements successfully
Verified API Requirements
All 4 requirements met:
API-01: Authentication ✓
- curl GET /api/v1/workflows returned 200 with workflow list
- X-N8N-API-KEY header accepted
API-02: Read Workflow ✓
- Retrieved Docker Manager Bot workflow (ID: HmiXBlJefBRPMS0m4iNYc)
- Full workflow JSON with 96 nodes returned
API-03: Update Workflow ✓
- PUT /api/v1/workflows/{id} successful
- updatedAt timestamp changed: 2026-02-03T13:15:35.015Z
API-04: Execution History ✓
- Retrieved 5 recent executions
- Status and timestamps accessible (all success status)
Next Phase Readiness
Ready for Phase 7 (Socket Security):
- n8n API access fully functional
- Workflow ID identified: HmiXBlJefBRPMS0m4iNYc
- CRUD operations verified
- Execution monitoring capability confirmed
No blockers - all future phases can programmatically modify the n8n workflow via API instead of manual UI changes.
Phase: 06-n8n-api-access Completed: 2026-02-03