zabbix-graphql-api/readme.improvement.plan.md
Andreas Hilbig a01bfabfba docs: refactor documentation and upgrade to Node.js 24
This commit upgrades the project to Node.js 24 (LTS) and performs a major refactoring of the documentation to support both advanced users and AI-based automation (MCP).

Changes:
- Environment & CI/CD:
  - Set Node.js version to >=24 in package.json and .nvmrc.
  - Updated Dockerfile to use Node 24 base image.
  - Updated @types/node to ^24.10.9.
- Documentation:
  - Refactored README.md with comprehensive technical reference, configuration details, and Zabbix-to-GraphQL mapping.
  - Created docs/howtos/cookbook.md with practical recipes for common tasks and AI test generation.
  - Updated docs/howtos/mcp.md to emphasize GraphQL's advantages for AI agents and Model Context Protocol.
  - Added readme.improvement.plan.md to track documentation evolution.
  - Enhanced all how-to guides with improved cross-references and up-to-date information.
- Guidelines:
  - Updated .junie/guidelines.md with Node 24 requirements and enhanced commit message standards (Conventional Commits 1.0.0).
- Infrastructure & Code:
  - Updated docker-compose.yml with Apollo MCP server integration.
  - Refined configuration and schema handling in src/api/ and src/datasources/.
  - Synchronized generated TypeScript types with schema updates.
2026-01-30 14:35:31 +01:00

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# Documentation Improvement Plan
This plan outlines the steps to refactor and improve the Zabbix GraphQL API documentation, combining a technical reference with a practical "Cookbook" for quick start and AI-based test generation.
## Priority 1: Reference Documentation (Advanced Users)
### 1.1 Enhance README.md
- **Feature-to-Code Mapping**: Add "Reference" links to each feature in the features list (from public origin).
- **Comprehensive Config Reference**: Update environment variables table with detailed descriptions, defaults, and requirements.
- **Auth Separation**: Explain `ZABBIX_PRIVILEGE_ESCALATION_TOKEN` vs `ZABBIX_DEVELOPMENT_TOKEN`.
- **Entity Mapping Table**: Include the Zabbix-to-GraphQL entity mapping table.
- **API Versioning**: Document how the version is determined and Zabbix version compatibility (7.4 focus).
### 1.2 Update Detailed Guides
- Ensure `docs/howtos/schema.md`, `permissions.md`, etc., are up-to-date with the latest implementation details.
## Priority 2: Cookbook & AI-Ready Instructions
### 2.1 Create the Cookbook (`docs/howtos/cookbook.md`)
- **Step-by-Step Recipes**: Create practical, task-oriented guides.
- **Recipe: Schema Extension**: Move the "Distance Tracker" example into the cookbook.
- **Recipe: Basic Monitoring**: Step-by-step to monitor a new host.
- **Recipe: Bulk Import**: Guide for mass importing templates and hosts.
### 2.2 AI/MCP Integration for Test Generation
- **MCP Server Documentation**: Explicitly document how to start and use the `zabbix-graphql` MCP server.
- **Test Generation Instructions**: Provide specific instructions on how an AI can use the Cookbook recipes to generate test cases.
- **Metadata for AI**: Use structured headers and clear prerequisites in recipes to make them "AI-parsable".
## Priority 3: Technical Maintenance (from Public Origin)
### 3.1 Code Generation Section
- Explain the GraphQL Codegen setup and how to regenerate types.
- Document the `codegen.ts` configuration.
- Add instructions for updating generated types after schema changes.
## Priority 4: Improve Examples
### 4.1 Complete Examples
- Add more complete examples for each major operation.
- Include error handling examples.
- Add examples for common use cases beyond the distance tracker.
### 4.2 Testing Examples
- Add information about how to run tests.
- Include examples of unit and integration tests.
- Explain the test structure and how to add new tests.
## Priority 5: Documentation Links
### 5.1 Cross-Reference Improvements
- Add links to relevant sections in schema files.
- Include references to specific resolver implementations.
- Link to related documentation files in the docs directory.
### 5.2 External Resources
- Link to official Zabbix API documentation.
- Include references to Apollo Server documentation.
## Implementation Order
1. **Foundation**: Update `README.md` with missing reference information from public origin.
2. **Cookbook Alpha**: Create `docs/howtos/cookbook.md` with the first set of recipes.
3. **AI Bridge**: Document MCP server usage and test generation workflow.
4. **Maintenance**: Add Codegen and Testing sections.
5. **Cross-Linking**: Optimize all links and cross-references.
6. **Optimize**: Run import optimization across the project.
## Success Metrics
- All environment variables documented.
- Clear distinction between Reference and Cookbook.
- Functional MCP-based test generation using cookbook instructions.
- Accurate representation of features and compatibility.