MCP Nautobot Server

# MCP Nautobot Server Roadmap This document outlines the planned features and improvements for MCP Nautobot Server. Community input is welcome - please open an issue to discuss new ideas! ## 🎯 Version 1.1.0 (Q1 2025) **Theme: Performance & Reliability** - [ ] **Fix JSON Serialization** 🚨 - Replace Python dict representation with proper JSON - Handle Pydantic model serialization correctly - Ensure compatibility with all MCP clients - [ ] **Performance Optimizations** - Implement depth control (0=minimal, 1=standard, 2=full) - Add field selection to reduce payload sizes - Optimize default response sizes for AI agents - [ ] **Caching Layer** - In-memory cache with TTL - Cache frequently accessed data (sites, device types) - Configurable cache settings ## 🚀 Version 1.2.0 (Q2 2025) **Theme: Device Management** - [ ] **Device Inventory Tools** - `get_devices` - Query devices with comprehensive filtering - `get_device_by_id` - Retrieve specific device details - `get_device_types` - List available device types - Support for device lifecycle data (warranty, EOL, EOS) - [ ] **Advanced Filtering** - Support for complex queries (AND/OR conditions) - Wildcard support in searches - Date range filtering for lifecycle management - [ ] **Bulk Operations** - Bulk update support for common operations - Batch queries for efficiency - Transaction support where applicable ## 🌟 Version 1.3.0 (Q3 2025) **Theme: Enterprise Features** - [ ] **GraphQL Support** - GraphQL query execution - Schema introspection - Query builder for common operations - [ ] **Custom Fields** - Dynamic custom field discovery - Custom field mapping configuration - Type-safe custom field handling - [ ] **Multi-tenancy** - Tenant-aware queries - Permission-based filtering - Tenant isolation options ## 🔮 Version 2.0.0 (Q4 2025) **Theme: Next Generation** - [ ] **Real-time Updates** - Webhook support for change notifications - WebSocket connections for live data - Event streaming capabilities - [ ] **AI-Specific Features** - Intent recognition for natural language queries - Smart query optimization - Contextual response formatting - Training data export for fine-tuning - [ ] **Observability** - OpenTelemetry integration - Prometheus metrics - Distributed tracing - Performance analytics ## 🔬 Experimental Features These features are under consideration and may be implemented based on community feedback: - **Plugin Architecture** - Custom tool development - Third-party integrations - Extension marketplace - **Nautobot Apps Integration** - Golden Config support - Circuit Maintenance - Capacity Metrics - **Advanced AI Features** - Predictive analytics - Anomaly detection - Natural language report generation ## 🤝 Community Requested Features Track community requests here. Vote with 👍 on issues! - [ ] Docker container support - [ ] Kubernetes operator - [ ] Terraform provider - [ ] Ansible integration - [ ] Slack/Teams notifications ## 📊 Success Metrics We'll measure success through: - Response time improvements - Reduced API calls to Nautobot - Community adoption rate - Number of active contributors - Integration partnerships ## 🗳️ How to Influence the Roadmap 1. **Open an Issue**: Describe your use case and proposed feature 2. **Vote on Issues**: Use 👍 reactions to show support 3. **Submit PRs**: Contribute features directly 4. **Join Discussions**: Participate in roadmap planning discussions 5. **Share Use Cases**: Help us understand real-world needs ## 📅 Release Schedule - **Minor Releases**: Quarterly (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) - **Patch Releases**: As needed for bug fixes - **Major Release**: Annual (2.0) --- **Note**: This roadmap is subject to change based on community needs and contributions. Dates are estimates and may shift based on development progress and priorities.