# Task Graph System - Project Index
**Project Type**: Research & Development
**Status**: π¬ Research Phase - Architecture & Feasibility
**Priority**: Low - Experimental Initiative
**Owner**: Research Team
## Quick Navigation
### Core Documents
- π [Project Overview](README.md) - High-level system description
- π― [Product Specification](CLAUDE_AGENTS_PRODUCT_SPECIFICATION.md) - Comprehensive product vision
- π§ͺ [Intention-Driven Experiment](INTENTION_DRIVEN_PROGRAMMING_EXPERIMENT.md) - Research approach
### Technical Architecture
- ποΈ [System Architecture](architecture/technical_architecture.md) - Core system design
- π€ [Agent Specifications](agent_specifications/) - Individual agent designs
- [Orchestration Manager](agent_specifications/orchestration_manager.md)
- [Task Graph Constructor](agent_specifications/task_graph_constructor.md)
- π‘ [Communication Protocols](protocols/agent_communication.md) - Inter-agent messaging
### Implementation & Documentation
- π [Implementation Plans](implementation/) - Development roadmaps
- [Master Plan](implementation/master_implementation_plan.md)
- [Revised Plan](implementation/revised_master_implementation_plan.md)
- π [User Guide](documentation/user_guide.md) - End-user documentation
## Project Overview
### Purpose
Task Graph System is an experimental AI agent orchestration framework designed to enable complex, multi-step task execution through intelligent agent coordination and dynamic task graph construction.
### Vision
Create a system where AI agents can collaborate autonomously to break down complex problems into manageable sub-tasks, execute them in parallel where possible, and synthesize results into comprehensive solutions.
### Scope
- **Agent Orchestration**: Multi-agent coordination and task distribution
- **Dynamic Planning**: Adaptive task graph construction based on problem analysis
- **Parallel Execution**: Concurrent task processing with dependency management
- **Intent Recognition**: Natural language to executable task graph translation
- **Result Synthesis**: Intelligent combination of partial results
### Key Research Questions
- [ ] Can AI agents effectively decompose complex problems autonomously?
- [ ] What protocols enable reliable inter-agent communication?
- [ ] How can task dependencies be managed dynamically?
- [ ] What user interfaces best support intention-driven programming?
- [ ] How can system reliability be ensured with autonomous agents?
## Current Status
### Phase: Architecture Research & Feasibility Study
**Start Date**: Research phase (ongoing)
**Focus**: System design, protocol definition, feasibility assessment
### Research Objectives
- Define agent architecture and communication protocols
- Prototype task graph construction algorithms
- Evaluate AI model capabilities for task decomposition
- Design user interaction patterns
- Assess technical feasibility and resource requirements
### Recent Research Activities
- β
Initial product specification completed
- β
Agent role definitions established
- β
Communication protocol draft created
- π Technical architecture under development
- π Implementation planning in progress
### Next Research Milestones
- [ ] **Prototype Development** - Build minimal viable system - Target: Q1 2026
- [ ] **Feasibility Assessment** - Evaluate core assumptions - Target: Q2 2026
- [ ] **Go/No-Go Decision** - Determine project viability - Target: Q2 2026
## Technical Architecture
### Core Components
- **Orchestration Manager**: Central coordinator for agent activities
- **Task Graph Constructor**: Dynamic problem decomposition engine
- **Agent Communication Layer**: Message routing and protocol enforcement
- **Execution Engine**: Parallel task processing with dependency management
- **Intent Parser**: Natural language to task graph translation
### Key Technical Challenges
- **Agent Reliability**: Ensuring consistent behavior from AI agents
- **Task Dependencies**: Managing complex dependency graphs dynamically
- **Error Handling**: Graceful degradation when agents fail
- **Performance**: Balancing thoroughness with execution speed
- **User Interface**: Making complex capabilities accessible
### Technology Considerations
- **AI Models**: Large language models for task understanding and execution
- **Message Queues**: Asynchronous communication infrastructure
- **Graph Databases**: Dynamic task graph storage and manipulation
- **Container Orchestration**: Scalable agent deployment and management
## Research Methodology
### Experimental Approach
1. **Literature Review**: Study existing multi-agent systems and task planning
2. **Prototype Development**: Build minimal components to test core concepts
3. **Controlled Testing**: Evaluate performance on well-defined problem sets
4. **User Studies**: Assess usability of intention-driven interfaces
5. **Performance Analysis**: Measure efficiency vs traditional approaches
### Success Criteria
- **Task Decomposition Quality**: Agents break down problems effectively
- **Coordination Efficiency**: Minimal overhead from agent communication
- **User Experience**: Natural interaction with complex capabilities
- **System Reliability**: Predictable behavior under various conditions
- **Performance Gains**: Measurable improvement over single-agent approaches
## Risk Assessment
### Technical Risks
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
|------|-------------|--------|-------------------|
| AI Model Limitations | High | High | Extensive testing, fallback strategies |
| Coordination Complexity | Medium | High | Simplified protocols, gradual complexity |
| Performance Overhead | Medium | Medium | Benchmarking, optimization focus |
| System Reliability | Medium | High | Comprehensive error handling |
### Research Risks
- **Feasibility**: Core concepts may not be practically implementable
- **Resource Requirements**: System may require prohibitive computational resources
- **User Adoption**: Interface complexity may limit practical usage
- **Technical Debt**: Experimental code may not scale to production systems
## Resource Requirements
### Research Phase
- **Personnel**: 1 researcher, part-time engagement
- **Infrastructure**: Development environment, cloud compute for testing
- **Timeline**: 6-12 months for feasibility assessment
- **Budget**: Minimal - primarily time investment
### Potential Development Phase
- **Team Size**: 2-3 developers for prototype development
- **Infrastructure**: Distributed system infrastructure, AI model hosting
- **Timeline**: 12-18 months for working prototype
- **Budget**: Significant - full development resources
## Future Vision
### Short-term Goals (6 months)
- Complete architecture specification
- Build proof-of-concept components
- Validate core technical assumptions
- Assess resource requirements for full development
### Medium-term Goals (12-18 months)
- Develop working prototype system
- Conduct user testing and feedback collection
- Performance benchmarking against existing solutions
- Go/no-go decision for full product development
### Long-term Vision (2+ years)
- Production-ready multi-agent orchestration platform
- Integration with existing AI development workflows
- Community ecosystem of specialized agents
- Commercial viability and market adoption
## Relationship to Other Projects
### Synergies with AutoDocs MCP
- **MCP Protocol**: Potential agent communication mechanism
- **Documentation Context**: Agents could leverage AutoDocs for technical context
- **Development Experience**: Lessons from MCP server development
### Integration Opportunities
- **Claude Code**: Natural integration point for intention-driven programming
- **Development Tools**: Could enhance existing AI development workflows
- **Enterprise Solutions**: Potential for complex business process automation
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## Getting Started
### For Researchers
1. **Background Reading**: Review [Product Specification](CLAUDE_AGENTS_PRODUCT_SPECIFICATION.md)
2. **Technical Deep Dive**: Study [Architecture](architecture/technical_architecture.md)
3. **Current Work**: Check [Implementation Plans](implementation/) for next steps
### For Contributors
1. **Research Phase**: System is not yet ready for code contributions
2. **Concept Feedback**: Reviews of architecture and approach welcome
3. **Domain Expertise**: Insights on multi-agent systems and task planning valuable
### For Stakeholders
1. **Project Status**: Currently in research and feasibility assessment phase
2. **Timeline**: 6-12 months for initial feasibility determination
3. **Investment**: Low current commitment, potential for significant future investment
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*Project initiated: 2025*
*Research phase: Ongoing*
*Status last updated: August 11, 2025*