# 🚀 START HERE — Canvas Feature Implementation Documentation

**4 comprehensive documentation files have been created to help you implement the Canvas feature.**

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## 📖 Which Document Should You Read?

### ⏱️ Have 5 minutes?
Read: **CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md** → Section "Files to Modify"

Quick overview of what code goes where.

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### ⏱️ Have 30 minutes?
1. Read: **README_CANVAS_IMPLEMENTATION.md** (all sections)
2. Skim: **CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md** (implementation sections)

You'll understand the architecture and be ready to implement.

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### ⏱️ Have 1-2 hours?
1. Read: **README_CANVAS_IMPLEMENTATION.md** (complete)
2. Reference: **WEE_STRUCTURE_PATTERNS.md** (for deep dives as needed)
3. Implement: Use **CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md** for copy-paste code
4. Test: Follow testing strategy

You'll have complete implementation with deep understanding.

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## 📚 Document Guide

| Document | Best For | Read Time |
|----------|----------|-----------|
| **CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md** | Copy-paste implementation | 15 min |
| **README_CANVAS_IMPLEMENTATION.md** | Understanding & planning | 20 min |
| **WEE_STRUCTURE_PATTERNS.md** | Deep technical reference | 30+ min |
| **DOCUMENTATION_MANIFEST.md** | Navigation & overview | 5-10 min |

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## 🎯 By Use Case

### "I just want to copy code and implement it"
→ **CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md**

Has exact line numbers and ready-to-copy code blocks for:
- HTML to add to index.html
- CSS to add to app.css
- JavaScript to add to app.js
- Python endpoints to add to agent_manager.py

### "I want to understand the patterns first"
→ **README_CANVAS_IMPLEMENTATION.md**

Explains:
- Architecture
- 6 key design patterns with examples
- Integration points
- Testing strategy
- Design decisions

### "I need deep technical details"
→ **WEE_STRUCTURE_PATTERNS.md**

Contains:
- Complete breakdown of 4 files analyzed
- 100+ line number references
- 50+ API endpoints mapped
- All CSS variables documented
- All JavaScript functions listed

### "I'm overwhelmed, where do I start?"
→ **DOCUMENTATION_MANIFEST.md**

Guides you through:
- File-by-file analysis
- Pattern explanations
- Cross-references
- Learning paths

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## ⚡ Quick Implementation Path

```
┌─ Read (5 min)
│  └─ CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md: "Files to Modify" section
│
├─ Code (30-40 min)
│  ├─ HTML: Add panel + nav button (5 min)
│  ├─ CSS: Add styles (10 min)
│  ├─ JavaScript: Add functions + listeners (15 min)
│  └─ Python: Add API endpoints (10 min)
│
└─ Test (10-15 min)
   ├─ Browser: Hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R)
   ├─ DevTools: Network tab (watch API calls)
   ├─ Click: Canvas button to test panel toggle
   └─ Check: Console for errors

TOTAL: 50-60 minutes
```

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## 🔑 Key Information At A Glance

### File Locations to Edit
- **HTML**: `/opt/n8n-copilot-shim-dev/webui/dist/index.html`
  - Add nav button after line 79
  - Add panel section after line 339

- **CSS**: `/opt/n8n-copilot-shim-dev/webui/dist/app.css`
  - Add styles at end of file (before closing)

- **JavaScript**: `/opt/n8n-copilot-shim-dev/webui/dist/app.js`
  - Add function after line 2028
  - Add listeners in DOMContentLoaded (~1810)
  - Add data loaders after line 2050

- **Python**: `/opt/n8n-copilot-shim-dev/agent_manager.py`
  - Add endpoints around line 6450 (before notifications)

### Design Patterns to Follow
- Panels use `.hidden` class for visibility
- Sidebar toggles via `.collapsed` class
- Badges use `.nav-badge` with `.hidden`
- API uses `/api/v1/` prefix with Bearer token auth
- Styling uses CSS variables (--accent, --glass-bg, etc)

### Code Examples
40+ ready-to-copy code examples in **CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md**

### Line Numbers
100+ exact line numbers provided throughout documentation

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## ✅ Implementation Checklist

- [ ] Read one of the documentation files above
- [ ] Open files to edit (4 files total)
- [ ] Add HTML markup to index.html
- [ ] Add CSS styles to app.css
- [ ] Add JavaScript functions to app.js
- [ ] Add Python endpoints to agent_manager.py
- [ ] Hard refresh browser (Ctrl+Shift+R)
- [ ] Test panel toggle
- [ ] Test API call (check DevTools Network tab)
- [ ] Test mobile sidebar
- [ ] Check console for errors

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## 🆘 Stuck? Try This

1. **"Where exactly do I add this code?"**
   → Look at CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md (all locations marked)

2. **"How does this pattern work?"**
   → See README_CANVAS_IMPLEMENTATION.md "Key Patterns" section

3. **"What's the full code context?"**
   → Reference WEE_STRUCTURE_PATTERNS.md (line numbers provided)

4. **"Which document should I read?"**
   → Start with DOCUMENTATION_MANIFEST.md or read above

5. **"I have a specific question"**
   → Use the question index in DOCUMENTATION_MANIFEST.md

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## 📊 What You're Getting

✓ Complete HTML structure analysis
✓ Full CSS system documentation
✓ All JavaScript functions mapped
✓ 50+ API endpoints catalogued
✓ 6 key patterns explained
✓ Copy-paste ready code (40+ examples)
✓ Exact line numbers (100+)
✓ Testing strategy
✓ Design decisions explained
✓ Common pitfalls listed

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## 🎓 Reading Difficulty

- **Easy**: CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md (just copy code)
- **Medium**: README_CANVAS_IMPLEMENTATION.md (understand patterns)
- **Hard**: WEE_STRUCTURE_PATTERNS.md (deep technical)
- **Navigation**: DOCUMENTATION_MANIFEST.md (find what you need)

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## 💡 Pro Tips

1. **Keep DevTools open** (F12) → Network tab to watch API calls
2. **Use Find** (Ctrl+F) to navigate large documents
3. **Copy one section at a time** then test before next section
4. **Hard refresh after CSS changes** (Ctrl+Shift+R)
5. **Check browser console** for any JavaScript errors
6. **Look at existing patterns** (Background, Scheduler panels) as examples

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## 📍 All Files Are Located In

```
/opt/n8n-copilot-shim-dev/

├── CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md           ← Copy-paste guide
├── README_CANVAS_IMPLEMENTATION.md     ← Architecture & patterns
├── WEE_STRUCTURE_PATTERNS.md           ← Technical deep-dive
├── DOCUMENTATION_MANIFEST.md           ← Navigation guide
├── START_HERE.md                       ← This file
│
├── webui/dist/index.html               ← Edit: HTML markup
├── webui/dist/app.css                  ← Edit: CSS styles
├── webui/dist/app.js                   ← Edit: JavaScript
└── agent_manager.py                    ← Edit: Python API
```

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## 🚀 Ready to Start?

**Choose your path:**

- **Quick Implementation**: Go to **CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md**
- **Understand First**: Go to **README_CANVAS_IMPLEMENTATION.md**
- **Deep Dive**: Go to **WEE_STRUCTURE_PATTERNS.md**
- **Find Navigation**: Go to **DOCUMENTATION_MANIFEST.md**

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## 📞 Questions About The Docs?

Each document is self-contained but cross-referenced:

- CANVAS_QUICK_REFERENCE.md → "Files to Modify" (exact code)
- README_CANVAS_IMPLEMENTATION.md → "Key Patterns" (how it works)
- WEE_STRUCTURE_PATTERNS.md → Everything (complete reference)
- DOCUMENTATION_MANIFEST.md → Question index (find answers)

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**Next Step**: Open one of the 4 documentation files above and start implementing!

Good luck! 🎉

