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Lucas Berger 09a4c9ba07 docs(05-02): complete error hardening and credential migration plan

Tasks completed: 2/2
- Standardize error messages to terse format
- Migrate user ID to n8n credentials system

SUMMARY: .planning/phases/05-polish-deploy/05-02-SUMMARY.md

2026-01-31 21:16:36 -05:00

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n8n-workflow.json

Terse error format: 'Failed to {action} {container}' without technical details

Docker socket errors: 'Cannot connect to Docker' regardless of underlying error

Credential type: telegramAuth with userId field for user authentication

Error messages single-line: no stack traces, no HTTP codes in user-facing text

Credential references via $credentials.telegramAuth.userId in IF nodes

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2026-02-01

Phase 5 Plan 02: Error Hardening & Credential Migration Summary

Terse error messages ("Cannot connect to Docker", "Failed to X Y") and user ID moved to n8n credentials system

Performance

Duration: 3 min
Started: 2026-02-01T02:12:51Z
Completed: 2026-02-01T02:15:32Z
Tasks: 2
Files modified: 1

Accomplishments

All Docker socket errors now show "Cannot connect to Docker" (4 locations)
Action failures show "Failed to {action} {container}" without verbose details
User ID removed from workflow JSON - now uses $credentials.telegramAuth.userId
Workflow can be safely exported and shared without exposing sensitive data

Task Commits

Each task was committed atomically:

Task 1: Standardize error messages - cab0914 (chore)
Task 2: Migrate user ID to credentials - 1e6c31f (feat)

Files Created/Modified

n8n-workflow.json - Updated error messages and auth node credential references

Decisions Made

Terse error format: "Failed to {action} {container}" without HTTP codes or technical details
Docker socket errors: Unified to "Cannot connect to Docker" message
Credential naming: telegramAuth credential type with userId field (per RESEARCH.md pattern)
Removed switch/case error handling: All action errors now use single terse message

Deviations from Plan

None - plan executed exactly as written.

Issues Encountered

None

User Setup Required

External services require manual configuration. During deployment:

Create "Telegram Auth" credential in n8n:
- Type: Header Auth (or generic credential)
- Name: Telegram Auth
- Field: userId = your Telegram user ID
After importing workflow, map credentials:
- Telegram API -> your bot token credential
- Telegram Auth -> your user ID credential

Next Phase Readiness

Error messages production-ready (terse, user-friendly)
Workflow exportable without sensitive data
Ready for Plan 03: Deployment README

Phase: 05-polish-deploy Completed: 2026-02-01

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