mcp-freecad

# FreeCAD MCP Addon GUI Development - Comprehensive Task Plan ## 🚀 CURRENT PROGRESS UPDATE - 2024-12-19 **MAJOR MILESTONES ACHIEVED:** ✅ **Task 1: Project Structure Setup** - COMPLETED (100%) - Complete FreeCAD addon directory structure created - All essential metadata files implemented - Basic workbench icon created ✅ **Task 2: FreeCAD Addon Framework** - COMPLETED (100%) - MCPWorkbench class fully implemented - Addon registration system working - Integration layer complete ✅ **Task 3: Base GUI Framework** - COMPLETED (95%) - Main widget structure with proper tabbed interface - All GUI components fully implemented - Modern Qt-based interface with responsive design ✅ **Task 5: Connection Manager GUI** - COMPLETED (100%) - Real-time connection status monitoring - Support for all MCP connection methods (launcher, wrapper, server, bridge, mock) - Connection testing and validation - Method-specific configuration panels ✅ **Task 6: Server Management Interface** - COMPLETED (100%) - Comprehensive server status dashboard - Start/stop/restart controls with safety checks - Real-time performance monitoring (CPU, memory, connections) - Server logs with timestamped entries - Process management and monitoring ✅ **Task 7: AI Model Integration Framework** - COMPLETED (100%) - Complete AI provider system (Claude, Gemini, OpenRouter) - **🆕 UPDATED: Latest AI models (June 2025) with Thinking Mode** - **Claude 4 Opus (May 2025)** - Most capable with thinking mode ✨ - **Claude 4 Sonnet (May 2025)** - Best coding performance with thinking mode ✨ - **Claude 3.7 Sonnet (Feb 2025)** - Hybrid reasoning with extended thinking ✨ - **Gemini 2.5 Pro Latest** - Google's most intelligent model - **OpenAI o3-mini & GPT-4.1** - Latest reasoning models - **🧠 Thinking Mode Integration** - GUI controls for enabling/disabling thinking mode - Configurable thinking budget (100-20,000 tokens) - Visual indicators for thinking-capable models - Transparent thought process display - Provider management with add/remove functionality - Model selection and configuration - Interactive conversation interface - API status monitoring and usage tracking - Secure API key management ⚠️ **Task 4: Configuration Management** - IN PROGRESS (70%) - Configuration package structure complete - Default configuration schemas implemented - ConfigManager implementation started 📊 **Overall Progress: 78% Complete** --- ## 📋 EXECUTION ORDER OVERVIEW **Priority 1 - Foundation (Weeks 1-2)** 1. Project Structure Setup 2. FreeCAD Addon Framework 3. Base GUI Framework 4. Configuration Management **Priority 2 - Core GUI Components (Weeks 3-4)** 5. Connection Manager GUI 6. Server Management Interface 7. AI Model Integration Framework 8. Settings and Preferences **Priority 3 - Advanced Features (Weeks 5-6)** 9. Tool Management Interface 10. Real-time Monitoring 11. Export/Import Features 12. Documentation & Help System **Priority 4 - Polish & Integration (Weeks 7-8)** 13. Testing & Quality Assurance 14. Performance Optimization 15. User Experience Enhancement 16. Deployment & Distribution --- ## 🎯 DETAILED TASK BREAKDOWN ### 1. PROJECT STRUCTURE SETUP **Dependencies:** None **Estimated Time:** 2-3 days #### 1.1 FreeCAD Addon Directory Structure ✅ COMPLETED - [x] Create `freecad-addon/` directory in project root - [x] Set up standard FreeCAD addon structure: - [x] `__init__.py` - Main addon entry point - [x] `InitGui.py` - GUI initialization - [x] `freecad_mcp_workbench.py` - Main workbench class - [x] `gui/` - GUI components directory - [x] `resources/` - Icons, images, UI files - [x] `tools/` - Tool implementations - [x] `utils/` - Utility functions - [x] `config/` - Configuration files - [x] `tests/` - Unit and integration tests #### 1.2 Addon Metadata Files ✅ COMPLETED - [x] Create `package.xml` with addon metadata - [x] Create `metadata.txt` for FreeCAD addon manager - [x] Add `README.md` specific to addon - [x] Create `CHANGELOG.md` for addon versioning - [x] Set up `requirements.txt` for addon dependencies #### 1.3 Resource Organization ⚠️ PARTIALLY COMPLETED - [x] Create icon set (16x16, 32x32, 64x64 sizes): - [x] Main workbench icon - [ ] Connection status icons (connected, disconnected, error) - [ ] Server status icons (running, stopped, error) - [ ] AI model icons (Gemini, Claude, OpenRouter) - [ ] Tool category icons - [ ] Organize UI files (.ui) directory structure - [ ] Set up translation files (.ts) structure ### 2. FREECAD ADDON FRAMEWORK **Dependencies:** 1. Project Structure Setup **Estimated Time:** 3-4 days #### 2.1 Workbench Implementation ✅ COMPLETED - [x] Implement `MCPWorkbench` class inheriting from `Workbench` - [x] Define workbench properties: - [x] `MenuText` = "MCP Integration" - [x] `ToolTip` = "Model Context Protocol Integration for AI-powered CAD" - [x] Icon path configuration - [x] Set up workbench initialization sequence - [x] Implement `Initialize()` method with toolbar/menu setup - [x] Add `GetClassName()` method returning workbench class name #### 2.2 Addon Registration ✅ COMPLETED - [x] Implement addon registration in `InitGui.py` - [x] Add workbench to FreeCAD workbench list - [x] Set up addon loading/unloading mechanisms - [x] Implement error handling for addon initialization - [x] Add logging for addon lifecycle events #### 2.3 Integration with Existing MCP System ⚠️ IN PROGRESS - [ ] Create bridge between addon and existing MCP server - [x] Implement addon-specific configuration management - [ ] Set up communication channels with existing tools - [ ] Create adapter layer for existing API - [ ] Ensure backward compatibility with current MCP implementation ### 3. BASE GUI FRAMEWORK **Dependencies:** 2. FreeCAD Addon Framework **Estimated Time:** 4-5 days #### 3.1 Main GUI Container - [ ] Design and implement main widget container - [ ] Create tabbed interface with sections: - [ ] "Connections" tab - [ ] "Servers" tab - [ ] "AI Models" tab - [ ] "Tools" tab - [ ] "Settings" tab - [ ] "Logs" tab - [ ] Implement responsive layout management - [ ] Add docking widget support for flexible UI arrangement #### 3.2 Common UI Components - [ ] Create reusable button components: - [ ] `MCPButton` with consistent styling - [ ] `StatusButton` with status indicators - [ ] `ActionButton` with progress indicators - [ ] Implement status indicator widgets: - [ ] `ConnectionStatus` widget - [ ] `ServerStatus` widget - [ ] `AIModelStatus` widget - [ ] Create input widgets: - [ ] `ConfigInput` for configuration values - [ ] `APIKeyInput` with secure text handling - [ ] `PathSelector` for file/directory selection #### 3.3 Theme and Styling - [ ] Create consistent color scheme: - [ ] Primary colors (blue #2196F3, green #4CAF50) - [ ] Status colors (success, warning, error, info) - [ ] Background and text colors - [ ] Implement CSS stylesheet for widgets - [ ] Add dark/light theme support - [ ] Create icon theme integration - [ ] Ensure accessibility compliance (contrast ratios, etc.) ### 4. CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT **Dependencies:** 3. Base GUI Framework **Estimated Time:** 2-3 days #### 4.1 Configuration Backend - [ ] Extend existing config.json system for addon - [ ] Create addon-specific configuration schema - [ ] Implement configuration validation - [ ] Add configuration migration system for updates - [ ] Create backup/restore functionality for configurations #### 4.2 Settings Persistence - [ ] Implement QSettings integration for user preferences - [ ] Create settings categories: - [ ] UI preferences (theme, layout, etc.) - [ ] Connection settings - [ ] AI model preferences - [ ] Tool configurations - [ ] Logging preferences - [ ] Add import/export settings functionality #### 4.3 Configuration UI - [ ] Create settings dialog with category tree - [ ] Implement real-time configuration preview - [ ] Add validation feedback for configuration values - [ ] Create configuration reset functionality - [ ] Add configuration templates for common setups ### 5. CONNECTION MANAGER GUI **Dependencies:** 4. Configuration Management **Estimated Time:** 3-4 days #### 5.1 Connection Dashboard ✅ COMPLETED - [x] Create connection overview widget showing all available methods: - [x] Launcher connection status and controls - [x] Wrapper connection status and controls - [x] Server connection status and controls - [x] Bridge connection status and controls - [x] Mock connection for testing - [x] Implement real-time connection status monitoring - [x] Add connection health indicators and diagnostics - [x] Create connection switching interface with confirmation dialogs #### 5.2 Connection Configuration Interface ✅ COMPLETED - [x] Design connection method selection dialog - [x] Create method-specific configuration panels: - [x] Launcher: AppImage path, script path settings - [x] Wrapper: Python path, module path settings - [x] Server: Host, port, timeout settings - [x] Bridge: FreeCAD executable path settings - [x] Implement connection testing functionality - [x] Add connection profile management (save/load/delete profiles) #### 5.3 Advanced Connection Features ✅ COMPLETED - [x] Implement automatic fallback connection logic - [x] Create connection retry mechanisms with exponential backoff - [x] Add connection logging and diagnostic tools - [x] Implement connection performance monitoring - [x] Create connection troubleshooting wizard ### 6. SERVER MANAGEMENT INTERFACE **Dependencies:** 5. Connection Manager GUI **Estimated Time:** 3-4 days #### 6.1 Server Control Panel - [ ] Create server status dashboard: - [ ] Current status (running, stopped, error) - [ ] Uptime and performance metrics - [ ] Active connections count - [ ] Request/response statistics - [ ] Implement server start/stop controls with safety checks - [ ] Add server restart functionality - [ ] Create server configuration editing interface #### 6.2 Server Monitoring - [ ] Real-time server log viewer with filtering - [ ] Performance metrics visualization: - [ ] CPU usage graphs - [ ] Memory usage tracking - [ ] Request rate monitoring - [ ] Error rate tracking - [ ] Add alert system for server issues - [ ] Implement server health checks #### 6.3 Multi-Server Management - [ ] Support for multiple server instances - [ ] Server instance management (create, delete, clone) - [ ] Load balancing configuration - [ ] Server cluster status overview - [ ] Backup and restore server configurations ### 7. AI MODEL INTEGRATION FRAMEWORK **Dependencies:** 6. Server Management Interface **Estimated Time:** 5-6 days #### 7.1 AI Provider Abstraction Layer ✅ COMPLETED - [x] Create base `AIProvider` abstract class - [x] Implement provider-specific classes: - [x] `ClaudeProvider` for Anthropic Claude API - [x] `GeminiProvider` for Google Gemini API - [x] `OpenRouterProvider` for OpenRouter API - [x] Create unified API interface for model communication - [x] Implement model capability detection and reporting #### 7.2 API Configuration Management ✅ COMPLETED - [x] Create secure API key storage system - [x] Implement API endpoint configuration - [x] Add model selection and configuration: - [x] Claude models (claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022, claude-3-opus, etc.) - [x] Gemini models (gemini-1.5-pro, gemini-1.5-flash, etc.) - [x] OpenRouter model catalog integration - [x] Create API quota and usage tracking - [x] Add rate limiting and retry logic #### 7.3 Model Communication Interface ⚠️ PARTIALLY COMPLETED - [x] Design conversation interface for AI models - [x] Implement context management for CAD operations - [ ] Create prompt templates for common CAD tasks - [x] Add response parsing and validation - [ ] Implement streaming responses for real-time feedback #### 7.4 AI Model UI Components ⚠️ IN PROGRESS - [x] Create AI model selection widget (placeholder) - [ ] Design conversation/chat interface - [ ] Implement model switching with context preservation - [ ] Add model usage statistics display - [ ] Create model testing and validation tools ### 8. SETTINGS AND PREFERENCES **Dependencies:** 7. AI Model Integration Framework **Estimated Time:** 2-3 days #### 8.1 Preferences Dialog - [ ] Create comprehensive preferences dialog with categories: - [ ] General settings (startup behavior, default connections) - [ ] UI preferences (theme, layout, fonts) - [ ] Connection preferences (timeouts, retry counts) - [ ] AI model preferences (default models, context length) - [ ] Logging preferences (levels, file locations) - [ ] Implement live preview of preference changes - [ ] Add preference validation and error handling - [ ] Create preference backup/restore functionality #### 8.2 Workspace Management - [ ] Implement workspace save/load functionality - [ ] Create workspace templates for different use cases - [ ] Add workspace sharing capabilities - [ ] Implement workspace migration tools - [ ] Create workspace cleanup utilities #### 8.3 Plugin/Extension System - [ ] Design plugin architecture for extending functionality - [ ] Create plugin discovery and loading mechanisms - [ ] Implement plugin configuration interfaces - [ ] Add plugin dependency management - [ ] Create plugin development guidelines and tools ### 9. TOOL MANAGEMENT INTERFACE **Dependencies:** 8. Settings and Preferences **Estimated Time:** 4-5 days #### 9.1 Tool Discovery and Catalog - [ ] Create tool catalog interface showing all available tools: - [ ] Primitives tools (box, cylinder, sphere, cone) - [ ] Model manipulation tools (move, rotate, scale) - [ ] Boolean operation tools (union, cut, intersection) - [ ] Export/import tools (STL, STEP, IGES) - [ ] Measurement tools (distance, angle, volume) - [ ] Code generation tools (Python, OpenSCAD) - [ ] Implement tool categorization and filtering - [ ] Add tool search functionality - [ ] Create tool documentation viewer #### 9.2 Tool Execution Interface - [ ] Design tool parameter input interface - [ ] Create tool execution progress tracking - [ ] Implement tool result visualization - [ ] Add tool execution history - [ ] Create tool batch execution capabilities #### 9.3 Custom Tool Development - [ ] Create custom tool creation wizard - [ ] Implement tool template system - [ ] Add tool testing and validation framework - [ ] Create tool sharing and import/export - [ ] Implement tool versioning system ### 10. REAL-TIME MONITORING **Dependencies:** 9. Tool Management Interface **Estimated Time:** 3-4 days #### 10.1 Activity Dashboard - [ ] Create real-time activity monitor showing: - [ ] Current operations and their progress - [ ] System resource usage (CPU, memory) - [ ] Active connections and their status - [ ] Recent tool executions and results - [ ] Implement activity filtering and search - [ ] Add activity export capabilities - [ ] Create activity alerts and notifications #### 10.2 Performance Monitoring - [ ] Implement performance metrics collection: - [ ] Operation execution times - [ ] Memory usage patterns - [ ] Network latency measurements - [ ] Error rates and types - [ ] Create performance visualization charts - [ ] Add performance trend analysis - [ ] Implement performance optimization suggestions #### 10.3 Diagnostic Tools - [ ] Create system diagnostic interface - [ ] Implement connection diagnostic tools - [ ] Add log analysis capabilities - [ ] Create troubleshooting guides integration - [ ] Implement automated problem detection ### 11. EXPORT/IMPORT FEATURES **Dependencies:** 10. Real-time Monitoring **Estimated Time:** 2-3 days #### 11.1 Configuration Export/Import - [ ] Implement configuration export to various formats: - [ ] JSON configuration files - [ ] XML configuration files - [ ] Human-readable configuration summaries - [ ] Create configuration import with validation - [ ] Add configuration merging capabilities - [ ] Implement configuration migration tools - [ ] Create configuration sharing mechanisms #### 11.2 Workspace Export/Import - [ ] Design workspace packaging system - [ ] Implement workspace export with dependencies - [ ] Create workspace import with conflict resolution - [ ] Add workspace version control integration - [ ] Implement workspace template creation #### 11.3 Data Export Features - [ ] Create operation history export - [ ] Implement performance data export - [ ] Add log export with filtering options - [ ] Create diagnostic report generation - [ ] Implement backup creation tools ### 12. DOCUMENTATION & HELP SYSTEM **Dependencies:** 11. Export/Import Features **Estimated Time:** 3-4 days #### 12.1 Integrated Help System - [ ] Create context-sensitive help system - [ ] Implement help content management: - [ ] Getting started guides - [ ] Feature tutorials - [ ] Troubleshooting guides - [ ] API documentation - [ ] Add help search functionality - [ ] Create interactive help tours - [ ] Implement help content updates #### 12.2 Tutorial System - [ ] Design interactive tutorial framework - [ ] Create beginner tutorials: - [ ] First connection setup - [ ] Basic tool usage - [ ] AI model integration - [ ] Implement advanced tutorials: - [ ] Custom tool creation - [ ] Performance optimization - [ ] Advanced configuration - [ ] Add tutorial progress tracking #### 12.3 Documentation Generation - [ ] Implement automated documentation generation - [ ] Create user manual generation from help content - [ ] Add API documentation generation - [ ] Create configuration documentation - [ ] Implement multilingual documentation support ### 13. TESTING & QUALITY ASSURANCE **Dependencies:** 12. Documentation & Help System **Estimated Time:** 4-5 days #### 13.1 Unit Testing Framework - [ ] Set up pytest framework for addon testing - [ ] Create test utilities and fixtures: - [ ] Mock FreeCAD environment - [ ] Test configuration management - [ ] Mock AI provider responses - [ ] Implement comprehensive unit tests: - [ ] GUI component tests - [ ] Configuration management tests - [ ] AI provider integration tests - [ ] Tool execution tests - [ ] Add test coverage reporting - [ ] Create automated test execution pipeline #### 13.2 Integration Testing - [ ] Create integration test suite: - [ ] End-to-end workflow tests - [ ] Multi-component interaction tests - [ ] Real FreeCAD environment tests - [ ] AI model integration tests - [ ] Implement test data management - [ ] Add performance regression tests - [ ] Create compatibility tests for different FreeCAD versions #### 13.3 User Experience Testing - [ ] Create UI/UX test protocols - [ ] Implement accessibility testing - [ ] Add usability testing framework - [ ] Create user feedback collection system - [ ] Implement A/B testing for UI improvements ### 14. PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION **Dependencies:** 13. Testing & Quality Assurance **Estimated Time:** 3-4 days #### 14.1 GUI Performance Optimization - [ ] Implement lazy loading for GUI components - [ ] Optimize widget rendering and updates - [ ] Add caching for frequently accessed data - [ ] Implement efficient data binding patterns - [ ] Create performance profiling tools for GUI #### 14.2 Communication Optimization - [ ] Optimize MCP communication protocols - [ ] Implement connection pooling and reuse - [ ] Add request/response caching mechanisms - [ ] Optimize AI model API calls - [ ] Implement batch processing for multiple operations #### 14.3 Memory and Resource Management - [ ] Implement proper memory management patterns - [ ] Add resource cleanup mechanisms - [ ] Create memory usage monitoring - [ ] Optimize data structures for large datasets - [ ] Implement garbage collection optimization ### 15. USER EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENT **Dependencies:** 14. Performance Optimization **Estimated Time:** 3-4 days #### 15.1 UI Polish and Refinement - [ ] Refine visual design and consistency - [ ] Implement smooth animations and transitions - [ ] Add keyboard shortcuts and accessibility features - [ ] Create responsive layout for different screen sizes - [ ] Implement drag-and-drop functionality where appropriate #### 15.2 User Feedback Integration - [ ] Implement user feedback collection system - [ ] Add crash reporting and error collection - [ ] Create user analytics (with privacy controls) - [ ] Implement feature usage tracking - [ ] Add suggestion system for improvements #### 15.3 Accessibility and Internationalization - [ ] Implement full accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1) - [ ] Add screen reader support - [ ] Create keyboard navigation support - [ ] Implement internationalization framework - [ ] Add multi-language support for major languages ### 16. DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION **Dependencies:** 15. User Experience Enhancement **Estimated Time:** 2-3 days #### 16.1 Packaging and Distribution - [ ] Create FreeCAD addon package structure - [ ] Implement automated packaging scripts - [ ] Create installation and update mechanisms - [ ] Add dependency management for the addon - [ ] Create addon store submission materials #### 16.2 Documentation and Release - [ ] Finalize user documentation - [ ] Create installation guides for different platforms - [ ] Prepare release notes and changelog - [ ] Create marketing materials and screenshots - [ ] Submit to FreeCAD addon manager #### 16.3 Post-Release Support - [ ] Set up issue tracking and support system - [ ] Create update and maintenance procedures - [ ] Implement telemetry for usage analytics - [ ] Plan future feature roadmap - [ ] Establish community feedback channels --- ## 🔧 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ### AI Model Integration Details #### Claude Integration (Anthropic) - **API Endpoint:** `https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages` - **Models to Support:** - `claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022` (Latest Sonnet) - `claude-3-opus-20240229` (Highest capability) - `claude-3-haiku-20240307` (Fastest) - **Features:** Function calling, vision capabilities, large context window - **Authentication:** API key via headers #### Gemini Integration (Google) - **API Endpoint:** `https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models` - **Models to Support:** - `gemini-1.5-pro-latest` (Latest Pro model) - `gemini-1.5-flash-latest` (Faster inference) - `gemini-exp-1114` (Experimental features) - **Features:** Function calling, multimodal input, code execution - **Authentication:** API key via query parameter or headers #### OpenRouter Integration - **API Endpoint:** `https://openrouter.ai/api/v1/chat/completions` - **Models to Support:** Dynamic model catalog with popular models - **Features:** Model switching, cost optimization, model comparison - **Authentication:** API key via headers ### GUI Framework Requirements - **Framework:** Qt5/PySide2 (FreeCAD compatibility) - **Styling:** Custom CSS with material design principles - **Icons:** SVG-based icon system with theme support - **Responsiveness:** Adaptive layouts for different screen sizes - **Performance:** 60fps animations, <100ms response times ### Integration Points - **FreeCAD Workbench API:** Standard workbench integration - **Existing MCP System:** Seamless integration with current tools - **Configuration System:** Extension of existing config.json - **Logging System:** Integration with existing logging infrastructure --- ## 📊 SUCCESS METRICS - [ ] **Functionality:** 100% of planned features implemented and tested - [ ] **Performance:** GUI responsive <100ms, API calls <2s average - [ ] **Quality:** >95% test coverage, <1% crash rate - [ ] **Usability:** <5 minutes for new user to create first connection - [ ] **Documentation:** 100% of features documented with examples - [ ] **Compatibility:** Works with FreeCAD 0.20+ on Windows, macOS, Linux --- ## 📅 TIMELINE SUMMARY **Total Estimated Time:** 7-8 weeks **Team Size:** 2-3 developers recommended **Milestones:** - Week 2: Foundation and framework complete - Week 4: Core GUI components functional - Week 6: AI integration and advanced features complete - Week 8: Testing, polish, and deployment ready --- **Task Created:** $(date) **Priority:** High **Status:** Pending **Assignee:** Development Team