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# Sectional MCP Panel - Implementation Scope
This document defines the scope of implementation for the Sectional MCP Panel project, outlining what features will be included in the initial implementation and what might be considered for future enhancements.
## Core Components (MVP)
### 1. State Database
- SQLite database for storing:
- Panel configuration
- Section definitions
- Server definitions
- Runtime state information
- Basic audit logs
- Schema design for hierarchical configuration
### 2. Configuration System
- JSON schema validation
- Configuration loading and parsing
- Hierarchical resolution (Global → Section → Server)
- Basic configuration API endpoints
### 3. Runtime Engine
- Docker container management
- Container creation
- Container start/stop
- Basic resource limits (CPU, memory)
- Process execution (fallback for non-containerized servers)
- Status monitoring of running servers
### 4. Orchestration Engine
- Server lifecycle management
- Start/stop/restart individual servers
- Basic section operations (start/stop/restart all servers in section)
- Simple task queue for asynchronous operations
- Concurrency control for group operations
### 5. API Layer
- RESTful API with core endpoints:
- Section management (CRUD)
- Server management (CRUD)
- Server operations (start/stop/restart)
- Section operations (start/stop/restart)
- Status retrieval
- Basic authentication (API key)
- Simple authorization (admin access only)
### 6. Web UI
- Simple dashboard showing:
- Sections and servers
- Status indicators
- Basic controls (start/stop/restart)
- Configuration editor
- Log viewer
## Future Enhancements
### 1. Advanced Security
- OAuth2/OIDC integration
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Comprehensive audit logging
- Secrets management integration
### 2. Advanced Networking
- Inter-section communication controls
- Network policy enforcement
- Service mesh integration
### 3. Advanced Monitoring
- Detailed metrics collection
- Performance dashboards
- Alert configuration
- Integration with external monitoring systems
### 4. High Availability
- Multi-instance deployment
- Database replication
- Failover mechanisms
### 5. Advanced UI Features
- Real-time updates via WebSockets
- Advanced configuration editor
- Resource usage visualization
- User management interface
### 6. CI/CD Integration
- Webhooks for external triggers
- Pipeline integration
- Automated deployment
## Implementation Approach
The implementation will follow these principles:
1. **Modular Design**: Components will be implemented as separate modules with clear interfaces
2. **Iterative Development**: Start with core functionality and expand
3. **Containerization**: Use Docker for both the Panel service itself and managed servers
4. **Testing**: Include unit tests for critical components
5. **Documentation**: Provide clear documentation for API and deployment
## Technology Stack
- **Backend**: Python with FastAPI
- **Database**: SQLite (initial), with architecture allowing for future PostgreSQL upgrade
- **Container Management**: Docker API
- **Frontend**: Simple HTML/CSS/JavaScript with minimal framework dependencies
- **Deployment**: Docker container for the Panel service itself