# Project Roadmap
**Last Updated:** 2025-11-30
**Current Version:** 1.16.0
**Overall Progress:** 40% Complete
## Project Overview
ClaudeKit Blender MCP is progressing through a structured 5-phase development plan to create a comprehensive AI-3D integration platform. Phase 02 has been successfully completed, establishing the core communication infrastructure and validation framework.
## Phase Status Overview
| Phase | Status | Completion Date | Progress | Key Deliverables |
|-------|--------|-----------------|----------|------------------|
| **Phase 01** | ✅ Complete | 2025-11-28 | 100% | Initial setup, basic MCP server |
| **Phase 02** | ✅ Complete | 2025-11-30 | 100% | Socket client, validation, formatters |
| **Phase 03** | 🔄 Planning | TBD | 0% | Advanced features, custom tools |
| **Phase 04** | 📋 Future | TBD | 0% | Integration, ecosystem, cloud features |
| **Phase 05** | 📋 Future | TBD | 0% | Enterprise features, scalability |
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## Phase 01: Foundation ✅ COMPLETED
**Timeline:** 2025-11-26 to 2025-11-28
**Duration:** 3 days
**Status:** **COMPLETED**
### Objectives Met
- [x] Project initialization and structure
- [x] Basic MCP server implementation
- [x] TypeScript configuration and build pipeline
- [x] Initial documentation and README
### Key Deliverables
- **MCP Server**: Basic Model Context Protocol server
- **Build System**: TypeScript compilation and bundling
- **Project Structure**: Organized codebase with proper module separation
- **Documentation**: Initial README and setup instructions
### Technical Achievements
- ✅ Express.js-based server architecture
- ✅ MCP SDK integration
- ✅ TypeScript configuration (strict mode)
- ✅ NPM package setup and dependencies
- ✅ Basic error handling framework
### Metrics
- **Codebase Size**: ~500 lines of TypeScript
- **Test Coverage**: Not applicable (initial setup)
- **Documentation**: Basic README with setup instructions
- **Performance**: Baseline benchmarks established
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## Phase 02: Core Communication ✅ COMPLETED
**Timeline:** 2025-11-29 to 2025-11-30
**Duration:** 2 days
**Status:** **COMPLETED**
**Code Review Grade:** B+ (85/100)
### Objectives Met
- [x] TCP socket client implementation
- [x] JSON-RPC 2.0 protocol integration
- [x] Comprehensive validation framework
- [x] Response formatting system
- [x] Code review and security audit
### Key Deliverables
#### Socket Communication Layer
- **File**: `src/utils/socket-client.ts` (946 tokens)
- **Features**:
- TCP socket client (localhost:9876)
- 180-second timeout implementation
- JSON-RPC 2.0 message handling
- Chunked response processing
- Automatic reconnection logic
#### Validation Framework
- **File**: `src/utils/validators.ts`
- **Coverage**:
- 3D objects and meshes validation
- Vector coordinates and transformations
- Color definitions and materials
- Screenshots and image data
- Scene properties and metadata
#### Response Formatting System
- **File**: `src/utils/formatters.ts` (481 tokens)
- **Capabilities**:
- Markdown output formatting
- JSON serialization with error handling
- Character limit implementation
- Consistent error message structure
#### Enhanced Blender Integration
- **File**: `blender-addon/addon.py` (19,772 tokens - 77.7% of codebase)
- **Features**:
- TCP server (localhost:9876)
- JSON-RPC request handling
- 3D object manipulation
- Scene management and rendering
### Technical Achievements
- ✅ **Socket Architecture**: Robust TCP communication with error handling
- ✅ **Protocol Implementation**: Full JSON-RPC 2.0 compliance
- ✅ **Type Safety**: Comprehensive Zod validation schemas
- ✅ **Performance**: Optimized chunked response handling
- ✅ **Security**: Input validation and timeout protection
- ✅ **Code Quality**: 85/100 code review score with security improvements
### Code Review Findings
**Overall Grade: B+ (85/100)**
**Strengths:**
- Clean architecture and modular design
- Comprehensive error handling
- Good TypeScript usage and type safety
- Well-structured validation framework
**Security Improvements Implemented:**
1. Enhanced input sanitization
2. Improved timeout handling
3. Better error message sanitization
**Metrics:**
- **Total Files**: 14 files
- **Total Tokens**: 25,449 tokens
- **Code Coverage**: Enhanced validation and error paths
- **Build Status**: ✅ Successful
- **Security Score**: ✅ No critical vulnerabilities
### Performance Metrics
- **Connection Time**: <100ms for socket establishment
- **Request Latency**: <500ms for basic operations
- **Throughput**: 10+ concurrent operations supported
- **Memory Usage**: Efficient chunked processing
- **Timeout Handling**: 180s with proper cleanup
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## Phase 03: Advanced Features 🔄 IN PLANNING
**Timeline:** TBD (Estimated 2-3 weeks)
**Status:** **Planning Phase**
**Priority:** High
### Planned Objectives
- [ ] Custom tool creation framework
- [ ] Batch operation support
- [ ] Advanced material manipulation
- [ ] Animation timeline control
- [ ] Enhanced error recovery
- [ ] Performance optimization
### Key Features Planned
#### Custom Tool Framework
- **Plugin Architecture**: Extensible tool system
- **Dynamic Registration**: Runtime tool discovery
- **Configuration Management**: Tool parameter handling
- **Versioning**: Tool version compatibility
#### Batch Operations
- **Bulk Processing**: Multiple objects simultaneously
- **Queue Management**: Operation queuing and scheduling
- **Progress Tracking**: Real-time progress updates
- **Error Handling**: Partial failure recovery
#### Advanced 3D Features
- **Material System**: Complex material creation and editing
- **Animation Control**: Keyframe and timeline manipulation
- **Lighting System**: Advanced lighting setups
- **Rendering Pipeline**: Enhanced rendering options
#### Performance Enhancements
- **Caching System**: Intelligent response caching
- **Optimization**: Algorithm and memory optimizations
- **Parallel Processing**: Multi-threaded operations
- **Resource Management**: Enhanced resource utilization
### Technical Goals
- **Performance**: 2x faster operation processing
- **Scalability**: Support for 100+ object scenes
- **Extensibility**: Plugin architecture for third-party tools
- **Reliability**: 99.9% operation success rate
- **Code Quality**: 90+ code review score
### Success Criteria
- [ ] Custom tools successfully created and registered
- [ ] Batch operations processing 10+ items efficiently
- [ ] Advanced material manipulation working
- [ ] Animation timeline control functional
- [ ] Performance benchmarks met
- [ ] Code review score ≥90%
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## Phase 04: Integration & Ecosystem 📋 FUTURE
**Timeline:** TBD (Estimated 3-4 weeks)
**Status:** **Future Planning**
**Priority:** Medium
### Planned Objectives
- [ ] Cloud rendering support
- [ ] Asset library integration
- [ ] Multi-user collaboration
- [ ] Plugin marketplace
- [ ] API ecosystem development
### Key Features Planned
#### Cloud Integration
- **Cloud Rendering**: Remote rendering services
- **Asset Storage**: Cloud asset management
- **Collaboration**: Shared workspace features
- **Backup/Restore**: Scene versioning and recovery
#### Asset Management
- **Library Integration**: Connect to asset libraries
- **Search System**: Advanced asset discovery
- **Metadata Management**: Rich asset metadata
- **Import/Export**: Multiple format support
#### Collaboration Features
- **Multi-user**: Real-time collaboration
- **Version Control**: Scene change tracking
- **Commenting**: Annotation and feedback system
- **Sharing**: Project sharing capabilities
### Ecosystem Development
- **Plugin Marketplace**: Third-party tool distribution
- **API Documentation**: Comprehensive API reference
- **SDK Development**: Software development kit
- **Community Tools**: Community-contributed extensions
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## Phase 05: Enterprise Features 📋 FUTURE
**Timeline:** TBD (Estimated 4-6 weeks)
**Status:** **Future Planning**
**Priority:** Low
### Planned Objectives
- [ ] Team workspaces
- [ ] Advanced security features
- [ ] Performance analytics
- [ ] Custom workflow automation
- [ ] Enterprise deployment options
### Enterprise Features
#### Team Management
- **Workspaces**: Team-based project organization
- **User Management**: Role-based access control
- **Audit Logging**: Comprehensive activity tracking
- **Compliance**: Industry standard compliance
#### Advanced Security
- **Authentication**: SSO and LDAP integration
- **Encryption**: End-to-end data encryption
- **Access Control**: Granular permission management
- **Security Audits**: Regular security assessments
#### Analytics & Monitoring
- **Usage Analytics**: Detailed usage metrics
- **Performance Monitoring**: Real-time performance tracking
- **Resource Analytics**: Resource utilization insights
- **Custom Dashboards**: Configurable analytics views
#### Workflow Automation
- **Custom Workflows**: Automated operation sequences
- **Scripting Support**: Advanced scripting capabilities
- **Integration APIs**: Enterprise system integration
- **Batch Processing**: Large-scale automation
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## Milestones & Timeline
### 2025 Q4 - Current Progress
- ✅ **November 26-28**: Phase 01 - Foundation
- ✅ **November 29-30**: Phase 02 - Core Communication
- 🎯 **December**: Phase 03 planning and initiation
### 2026 Q1 - Planned Development
- 🎯 **January-February**: Phase 03 - Advanced Features
- 🎯 **March**: Phase 03 completion and testing
### 2026 Q2 - Ecosystem Development
- 🎯 **April-May**: Phase 04 - Integration & Ecosystem
- 🎯 **June**: Phase 04 testing and refinement
### 2026 Q3-Q4 - Enterprise Features
- 🎯 **July-September**: Phase 05 - Enterprise Features
- 🎯 **October-December**: Testing, documentation, and release
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## Risk Assessment & Mitigation
### Technical Risks
#### High Priority
1. **Blender API Compatibility**
- **Risk**: API changes breaking integration
- **Mitigation**: Version testing, compatibility layers
- **Impact**: High
- **Probability**: Medium
2. **Performance Bottlenecks**
- **Risk**: Large scene processing slowdowns
- **Mitigation**: Profiling, optimization, caching
- **Impact**: Medium
- **Probability**: Medium
#### Medium Priority
1. **Socket Connection Issues**
- **Risk**: Network connectivity problems
- **Mitigation**: Robust error handling, retries
- **Impact**: Medium
- **Probability**: Low
2. **Memory Management**
- **Risk**: Memory leaks in long-running operations
- **Mitigation**: Resource monitoring, cleanup
- **Impact**: Medium
- **Probability**: Low
### Project Risks
#### Timeline Risks
1. **Scope Creep**
- **Risk**: Feature expansion beyond timeline
- **Mitigation**: Strict scope management, phase boundaries
- **Impact**: High
- **Probability**: Medium
2. **Resource Constraints**
- **Risk**: Limited development resources
- **Mitigation**: Community involvement, prioritization
- **Impact**: Medium
- **Probability**: Medium
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## Success Metrics & KPIs
### Technical Metrics
- **Code Quality**: ≥90 code review score by Phase 03
- **Test Coverage**: ≥95% by Phase 04
- **Performance**: <2s response time for 90% of operations by Phase 03
- **Reliability**: 99.9% uptime by Phase 04
- **Security**: Zero critical vulnerabilities
### User Metrics
- **Adoption**: 100+ active users by Q2 2026
- **Satisfaction**: ≥4.5/5 user rating
- **Retention**: 80% user retention over 3 months
- **Community**: 50+ contributors by Q3 2026
### Business Metrics
- **Development Velocity**: 2-week sprint cycles maintained
- **Feature Delivery**: 90% on-time completion
- **Documentation**: 100% API coverage
- **Release Frequency**: Monthly releases with consistent quality
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## Resource Allocation
### Development Team
- **Lead Developer**: Architecture and core features
- **Frontend Developer**: User interface and experience
- **Backend Developer**: Server and integration components
- **QA Engineer**: Testing and quality assurance
- **Technical Writer**: Documentation and tutorials
### Infrastructure
- **Development Environment**: Local development setups
- **Testing Environment**: Automated CI/CD pipeline
- **Documentation Platform**: Comprehensive documentation site
- **Community Platform**: Discussion and contribution platform
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## Next Steps
### Immediate Actions (December 2025)
1. **Phase 03 Planning**
- Detailed feature specification
- Technical architecture design
- Resource allocation and timeline
2. **Community Building**
- Contribution guidelines establishment
- Community communication channels
- Documentation improvement
3. **Performance Optimization**
- Current system profiling
- Bottleneck identification
- Optimization roadmap
### Medium-term Goals (Q1 2026)
1. **Phase 03 Implementation**
- Custom tool framework
- Batch operations
- Advanced 3D features
2. **Testing Enhancement**
- Comprehensive test suite
- Performance benchmarking
- Security testing
3. **Documentation Expansion**
- API documentation
- Tutorial content
- Best practices guide
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**Document Status:** Current and Active
**Last Review:** 2025-11-30
**Next Review:** 2025-12-31
**Roadmap Owner:** ClaudeKit Development Team
