# Support

Need help with the n8n-Homelab-CTO-Agent-Team project? This document provides information on where to get assistance.

## Primary Support Channels

### Direct Support

For questions, issues, or assistance with this specific project:

**Author Contact**:
- **Email**: [riteshrana36@gmail.com](mailto:riteshrana36@gmail.com)
  - Subject line format: `[n8n-Homelab-CTO] Your Topic`
  - Include: n8n version, error messages, relevant workflow exports
  - Expected response time: 1-3 business days

- **GitHub**: [@ambicuity](https://github.com/ambicuity)
  - Open issues for bugs or feature requests
  - Use discussions for questions
  - Check existing issues before creating new ones

- **Website**: [www.riteshrana.engineer](https://www.riteshrana.engineer)
  - Additional projects and contact information
  - Portfolio and professional background

### Community Support

**n8n Community Forum**: [https://community.n8n.io](https://community.n8n.io)
- Tag posts with `ai-agent` and `homelab`
- Search existing threads before posting
- Provide workflow exports and error logs

**Reddit Communities**:
- r/n8n - n8n-specific questions
- r/homelab - General homelab infrastructure
- r/selfhosted - Self-hosting discussions

**Discord Servers**:
- n8n Official Discord
- Various homelab community Discords

## Before Asking for Help

Please complete this checklist first:

1. ✅ Review relevant chapters in the [main README](README.md)
2. ✅ Check [Chapter 9 – Troubleshooting](README.md#chapter-9--troubleshooting)
3. ✅ Search n8n community forum
4. ✅ Verify your configuration matches examples
5. ✅ Test with simplified workflow
6. ✅ Check n8n execution logs
7. ✅ Gather error messages and version information

## Information to Include in Support Requests

To help us assist you effectively, please include:

- **n8n version**: Run `docker exec n8n n8n --version` or check UI: Help → About
- **Node.js version**
- **Operating system**
- **Workflow export** (sanitize credentials!)
- **Full error message**
- **Steps to reproduce**
- **What you've already tried**

## Additional Resources

For more detailed information, please refer to:

- [Chapter 12 – Support & Contributions](README.md#chapter-12--support--contributions) in the main README
- [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for contribution guidelines

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**Thank you for being part of the n8n-Homelab-CTO-Agent-Team community!**