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Jordan Ramos c16d521070 docs(n8n): correct architecture for Debian 12 and Nginx Proxy Manager
Real-world deployment feedback revealed documentation mismatches:
- OS: Ubuntu references → Debian 12 (actual deployment)
- Reverse Proxy: Standalone nginx → Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM)

Changes Applied (30+ corrections in 4 batches):

Batch 1 - OS Corrections:
- Update OS template and PostgreSQL repo references to Debian 12

Batch 2 - NPM Terminology (10 updates):
- Update CT 102 specs (2 cores, 4GB RAM, 10GB disk)
- Rename nginx → nginx-proxy-mgr throughout
- Add NPM admin UI port 81 to diagrams
- Remove nginx-light/certbot from prerequisites

Batch 3 - Major Rewrites:
- Section VI-A: Complete NPM architecture overview
- Phase 7: Rewrite for NPM web UI (20min → 10min)
  * Replace SSH/manual config with browser-based setup
  * Add step-by-step proxy host creation guide
  * Include NPM-specific troubleshooting

Batch 4 - Minor Updates (15+ changes):
- Update troubleshooting sections for NPM
- Update architecture diagrams
- Update deployment workflows

Impact:
- Deployment time reduced (Phase 7: 20min → 10min)
- Complexity reduced (GUI vs manual nginx config)
- Accuracy improved (matches actual Debian 12 + NPM deployment)

Validated-by: Lab-Operator
Real-world-tested: PostgreSQL installation, NPM configuration

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2025-11-30 17:37:00 -07:00

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Last Updated: 2025-11-30 13:25:00 Goal: Document and commit recent infrastructure planning and integration documentation Phase: Completed Current Context: All pre-commit tasks completed successfully. Documentation committed to repository with proper security sanitization. Commit hash: a1841f1c41


Current Tasks

Pre-Commit Security & Sanitization

  • Step 1: Sanitize API key in OBSIDIAN-MCP-SETUP.md

    • Status: Completed at 2025-11-30 13:20:00
    • Owner: Librarian
    • Action: Replaced all 5 occurrences of real API key with placeholder
    • Result: Verified no production secrets remain in file
  • Step 2: Update .gitignore to exclude Claude config files

    • Status: Completed at 2025-11-30 13:21:00
    • Owner: Librarian
    • Action: Added .claude.json, *.claude.json, and .claude/ patterns
    • Result: Claude configuration files will not be committed to repository
  • Step 3: Stage all changes for commit

    • Status: Completed at 2025-11-30 13:22:00
    • Owner: Librarian
    • Action: Executed git add -A
    • Result: Staged 6 files (1 deleted, 2 modified, 3 new)
  • Step 4: Create commit with proper message

    • Status: Completed at 2025-11-30 13:24:29
    • Owner: Librarian
    • Action: Created commit with comprehensive conventional commit message
    • Result: Commit hash a1841f1c41
    • Changes: 6 files changed, 2,849 insertions(+), 73 deletions(-)

Completed Reviews

  • Scribe Review: Documented all changes comprehensively
  • Librarian Security Review: Identified security concerns
  • Lab-Operator Infrastructure Review: Validated operational impact

Changes Being Committed

Modified Files

  • CLAUDE.md: Enhanced with Universal Workflow sections

Deleted Files

  • .claude/agents/homelab-steve.md: Removed legacy agent definition

New Files

  • CLAUDE_STATUS.md: Status tracking file
  • OBSIDIAN-MCP-SETUP.md: Obsidian MCP guide (820 lines)
  • n8n/N8N-SETUP-PLAN.md: n8n deployment plan (1,948 lines)

Post-Commit Documentation Corrections

  • Fix PostgreSQL Installation Instructions: n8n/N8N-SETUP-PLAN.md

    • Status: Completed at 2025-11-30 13:30:00
    • Owner: Scribe
    • Issue: PostgreSQL 16 installation failed - package not in standard repos
    • Action: Added PostgreSQL official repository setup steps (lines 587-605)
    • Result: Installation instructions now work correctly
    • Reported by: User (real-world deployment feedback)
  • Architecture Corrections - Batch Updates: n8n/N8N-SETUP-PLAN.md

    • Status: Completed at 2025-11-30 14:00:00
    • Owners: Scribe (documentation), Lab-Operator (validation)
    • Issues Identified:
      1. OS mismatch: Document referenced Ubuntu, actual deployment is Debian 12
      2. Reverse proxy mismatch: Document described standalone nginx, actual is Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM)
    • Total Changes Applied: 30+ corrections across 4 batches

    Batch 1 - OS Corrections (2 changes):

    • Line 200: Updated OS template "Debian 12 or Ubuntu" → "Debian 12"
    • Line 588: Updated comment "Ubuntu repositories" → "Debian repositories"

    Batch 2 - NPM Terminology Updates (10 changes):

    • Line 12: Executive summary updated to reference NPM
    • Lines 112-113: CT 102 specs updated (2 cores, 4GB RAM, 10GB disk) and renamed to nginx-proxy-mgr
    • Line 170: LXC consistency reference updated to NPM
    • Lines 260, 286, 308-309: Network diagrams updated (nginx → NPM, added port 81)
    • Line 320: Firewall comment updated
    • Lines 583-584: Removed nginx-light and certbot from prerequisites
    • Line 893: Firewall rule comment updated to NPM

    Batch 3 - Major Section Rewrites (2 sections):

    • Lines 379-437: Section VI-A completely rewritten for NPM architecture
      • Added NPM overview with GitHub link
      • Replaced manual nginx config with NPM web UI instructions
      • Documented NPM admin access (port 81)
      • Updated SSL configuration approach (GUI vs certbot)
    • Lines 765-917: Phase 7 completely rewritten (reduced from 20min to 10min)
      • Replaced SSH/manual config with browser-based NPM UI steps
      • Added step-by-step proxy host creation guide
      • Included SSL certificate request via NPM interface
      • Added NPM-specific troubleshooting section

    Batch 4 - Remaining Updates (15+ changes):

    • Line 1093: "HTTPS through nginx" → "HTTPS through NPM"
    • Lines 1360-1372: Troubleshooting section updated for NPM (Docker commands, UI access)
    • Line 1376: Firewall check comment updated
    • Line 1392: Timeout check reference updated to NPM Advanced settings
    • Line 1444: Security hardening checklist updated
    • Lines 1478-1487: Rate limiting implementation updated for NPM
    • Line 1575: Workflow diagram updated
    • Line 1801: Architecture diagram updated (nginx → NPM)
    • Line 1868: Deployment checklist updated

    Key Architecture Changes Documented:

    1. Debian 12 vs Ubuntu: Package repositories differ, PostgreSQL requires official apt repo
    2. NPM vs Standalone Nginx:
      • Configuration: Web UI at :81 vs manual config files
      • SSL Management: Automatic via UI vs manual certbot commands
      • Monitoring: Built-in dashboard vs log file review
      • Architecture: Docker-based NPM vs system nginx service
      • Maintenance: GUI-based vs SSH/command-line

    Lab-Operator Validation: APPROVED

    • All changes verified against actual Proxmox infrastructure
    • NPM compatibility confirmed (Docker on LXC with nesting=1)
    • Security implications reviewed and documented
    • No operational risks identified

    Impact:

    • Phase 7 time reduced: 20 minutes → 10 minutes
    • Deployment complexity reduced (no SSH to CT 102 required)
    • Maintenance simplified (web UI vs config files)
    • Documentation accuracy: Aligned with real deployment environment

Repository: /home/jramos/homelab | Branch: main