# Implementation Roadmap
## Overview
This document outlines the development phases, tasks, and timeline for launching the YouTube KB as a public open-source service.
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## Timeline Summary
```
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
┌───────────┐ ┌───────────┐ ┌───────────┐ ┌───────────┐
│ FOUNDATION│ │MCP SERVER │ │ PLUGIN │ │ LAUNCH │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ • Supabase│ │ • Build │ │ • Create │ │ • Release │
│ • Schema │ │ • Deploy │ │ • Test │ │ • Announce│
│ • Migrate │ │ • Test │ │ • Docs │ │ • Monitor │
└───────────┘ └───────────┘ └───────────┘ └───────────┘
```
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## Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1)
### Goals
- Set up Supabase project with vector storage
- Migrate existing LanceDB data to Supabase
- Verify search functionality works
### Tasks
#### 1.1 Supabase Project Setup
- [ ] Create Supabase project (free tier)
- [ ] Enable pgvector extension
- [ ] Apply database schema (see architecture/DATABASE.md)
- [ ] Create RPC functions for search
- [ ] Test database connectivity
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 2 hours
#### 1.2 Schema Implementation
- [ ] Create `videos` table
- [ ] Create `chunks` table with vector column
- [ ] Create HNSW index for vectors
- [ ] Create GIN index for full-text search
- [ ] Create helper functions (search_chunks, hybrid_search, etc.)
- [ ] Test functions via Supabase dashboard
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 3 hours
#### 1.3 Data Migration
- [ ] Write migration script (Python)
- [ ] Export data from LanceDB
- [ ] Transform to Supabase format
- [ ] Batch upload videos table
- [ ] Batch upload chunks with embeddings
- [ ] Verify data integrity (counts match)
- [ ] Test search results match original
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 4 hours
#### 1.4 Verification
- [ ] Run test queries via Supabase
- [ ] Compare results to local LanceDB
- [ ] Benchmark query performance
- [ ] Document any discrepancies
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 2 hours
### Deliverables
- [ ] Working Supabase project
- [ ] All data migrated
- [ ] Search functions tested
- [ ] Migration script documented
### Risks
| Risk | Mitigation |
|------|------------|
| Migration data loss | Keep LanceDB as backup |
| Performance issues | Tune indexes, add caching |
| Free tier limits | Monitor usage, upgrade if needed |
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## Phase 2: MCP Server (Week 2)
### Goals
- Build TypeScript MCP server
- Deploy to Vercel
- Test all tools end-to-end
### Tasks
#### 2.1 Project Setup
- [ ] Initialize TypeScript project
- [ ] Install dependencies (MCP SDK, Supabase, OpenAI)
- [ ] Configure build system
- [ ] Set up environment variables
- [ ] Create project structure
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 2 hours
#### 2.2 Core Implementation
- [ ] Create MCP server instance
- [ ] Implement `search` tool
- [ ] Implement `list_domains` tool
- [ ] Implement `stats` tool
- [ ] Implement `list_videos` tool
- [ ] Add error handling
- [ ] Add input validation (Zod)
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 6 hours
#### 2.3 Database Layer
- [ ] Create Supabase client
- [ ] Implement query functions
- [ ] Add connection pooling config
- [ ] Test all database operations
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 3 hours
#### 2.4 Embeddings Layer
- [ ] Create OpenAI client
- [ ] Implement embedding generation
- [ ] Add caching for common queries (optional)
- [ ] Handle rate limits gracefully
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 2 hours
#### 2.5 Vercel Deployment
- [ ] Create Vercel project
- [ ] Configure vercel.json
- [ ] Set up environment variables
- [ ] Deploy initial version
- [ ] Test StreamableHTTP endpoint
- [ ] Configure custom domain (optional)
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 2 hours
#### 2.6 Testing
- [ ] Test with MCP Inspector
- [ ] Test all tools manually
- [ ] Write automated tests
- [ ] Load test (basic)
- [ ] Fix any issues found
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 3 hours
### Deliverables
- [ ] Working MCP server on Vercel
- [ ] All 4 tools functional
- [ ] < 500ms P95 latency
- [ ] Passing tests
### Risks
| Risk | Mitigation |
|------|------------|
| Vercel cold starts | Optimize bundle size |
| OpenAI rate limits | Add retry logic |
| Query performance | Add caching layer |
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## Phase 3: Plugin (Week 3)
### Goals
- Create Claude Code plugin
- Write documentation
- Test installation flow
### Tasks
#### 3.1 Plugin Structure
- [ ] Create plugin directory structure
- [ ] Write plugin.json manifest
- [ ] Create .mcp.json configuration
- [ ] Add README.md
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 2 hours
#### 3.2 Skills Development
- [ ] Create search-kb skill
- [ ] Create growth-kb skill
- [ ] Create engineering-kb skill
- [ ] Create strategy-kb skill
- [ ] Test skill triggers
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 3 hours
#### 3.3 Command (Optional)
- [ ] Create /kb-search command
- [ ] Test command execution
- [ ] Add argument handling
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 1 hour
#### 3.4 Documentation
- [ ] Write plugin README
- [ ] Create usage examples
- [ ] Document all domains
- [ ] Add troubleshooting section
- [ ] Create CONTRIBUTING.md
- [ ] Write self-hosting guide
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 3 hours
#### 3.5 Testing
- [ ] Test local installation
- [ ] Test MCP connection
- [ ] Test all skills trigger correctly
- [ ] Test on fresh Claude Code install
- [ ] Get feedback from beta testers
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 2 hours
#### 3.6 Packaging
- [ ] Prepare for marketplace submission
- [ ] Create screenshots/demos
- [ ] Write marketplace description
- [ ] Tag release version
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 2 hours
### Deliverables
- [ ] Complete plugin package
- [ ] Full documentation
- [ ] Tested installation flow
- [ ] Ready for submission
### Risks
| Risk | Mitigation |
|------|------------|
| Plugin format changes | Follow official docs |
| Skill triggers wrong | Test thoroughly |
| Marketplace rejection | Follow guidelines |
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## Phase 4: Launch (Week 4)
### Goals
- Public release
- Community announcement
- Monitor and iterate
### Tasks
#### 4.1 Pre-Launch
- [ ] Final testing
- [ ] Review all documentation
- [ ] Set up monitoring
- [ ] Prepare announcement content
- [ ] Create demo video (optional)
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 3 hours
#### 4.2 Release
- [ ] Push to GitHub (public)
- [ ] Submit to Claude marketplace
- [ ] Tag v1.0.0 release
- [ ] Publish documentation site (optional)
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 2 hours
#### 4.3 Announcement
- [ ] Post on Twitter/X
- [ ] Post on Reddit (r/ClaudeAI, r/SideProject)
- [ ] Post on Hacker News (Show HN)
- [ ] Share in relevant Discord/Slack communities
- [ ] Post on LinkedIn
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: 2 hours
#### 4.4 Post-Launch
- [ ] Monitor error rates
- [ ] Watch for feedback
- [ ] Respond to issues
- [ ] Track adoption metrics
- [ ] Plan next iteration
**Owner**: Developer
**Estimate**: Ongoing
### Deliverables
- [ ] Public GitHub repository
- [ ] Marketplace listing (pending approval)
- [ ] Announcement posts
- [ ] Monitoring dashboard
### Risks
| Risk | Mitigation |
|------|------------|
| No adoption | Improve marketing |
| Negative feedback | Iterate quickly |
| Service overload | Add rate limiting |
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## Milestone Checklist
### M1: Foundation Complete (End of Week 1)
- [ ] Supabase project live
- [ ] Data migrated
- [ ] Search working via RPC
### M2: Server Live (End of Week 2)
- [ ] MCP server deployed
- [ ] All tools functional
- [ ] Performance acceptable
### M3: Plugin Ready (End of Week 3)
- [ ] Plugin packaged
- [ ] Documentation complete
- [ ] Tested and verified
### M4: Launched (End of Week 4)
- [ ] Public release
- [ ] Announcements posted
- [ ] First users
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## Resource Requirements
### Services (All Free Tier)
| Service | Purpose | Cost |
|---------|---------|------|
| Supabase | Database | $0 |
| Vercel | Hosting | $0 |
| GitHub | Code hosting | $0 |
| OpenAI | Embeddings | ~$1/month |
### Tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| VS Code / Cursor | Development |
| Claude Code | Testing |
| MCP Inspector | MCP testing |
| Postman | API testing |
### Time
| Phase | Hours |
|-------|-------|
| Phase 1 | 11 |
| Phase 2 | 18 |
| Phase 3 | 13 |
| Phase 4 | 7 |
| **Total** | **49 hours** |
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## Success Criteria
### Week 1
- [ ] Can query Supabase and get results
- [ ] Data integrity verified (counts match)
### Week 2
- [ ] MCP server responds in < 500ms
- [ ] All tools return correct data
### Week 3
- [ ] Plugin installs successfully
- [ ] Skills trigger on appropriate queries
### Week 4
- [ ] 10+ plugin installs
- [ ] 0 critical bugs reported
- [ ] Positive initial feedback
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## Post-Launch Roadmap
### v1.1 (Month 2)
- Add more domains (product, startup, sales)
- Performance optimizations
- Better error messages
### v1.2 (Month 3)
- Add caching layer
- Improve search relevance
- Add usage analytics
### v2.0 (Month 6)
- User contributions (add channels)
- Premium features (if needed)
- Advanced search filters
