Roadmap¶

This roadmap outlines the planned features, improvements, and long-term direction for PromptManager.

Current Version (0.5.x)¶

Completed ✅¶

Core prompt management functionality
FileSystem and ActiveRecord storage adapters
Parameter substitution with nested object support
ERB template integration
Basic directive processing (//include)
Environment variable substitution
Parameter history tracking
Comprehensive error handling
Documentation website

In Progress 🚧¶

Performance optimization for large prompt libraries
Enhanced search and filtering capabilities
Improved error messages and debugging tools

Version 1.0.0 - Stable Foundation (Q2 2024)¶

Major Features¶

Stable API: Finalized public API with semantic versioning commitment
Enhanced Storage Options:
Redis adapter
S3/cloud storage adapter
Encrypted storage support
Advanced Templating:
Custom directive system
Template inheritance
Conditional rendering improvements
Developer Experience:
CLI tool for prompt management
VS Code extension for syntax highlighting
Interactive prompt editor

Performance & Scalability¶

Lazy loading for large prompt libraries
Caching layer improvements
Bulk operations API
Memory usage optimization

Quality Assurance¶

95%+ test coverage
Performance benchmarking
Security audit
Documentation completeness review

Version 1.1.0 - Collaboration Features (Q3 2024)¶

Team Collaboration¶

Version Control Integration:
Git-based prompt versioning
Diff and merge capabilities for prompts
Branch-based development workflows
Multi-user Support:
User permissions and access control
Approval workflows for prompt changes
Audit logging for all operations

Content Management¶

Prompt Organization:
Tags and categories
Collections and workspaces
Advanced search with faceted navigation
Quality Control:
Prompt linting and validation
A/B testing framework
Usage analytics and insights

Version 1.2.0 - AI Integration (Q4 2024)¶

AI-Powered Features¶

Intelligent Prompt Assistance:
AI-powered prompt generation
Optimization suggestions
Automatic parameter extraction
Smart Search:
Semantic search using embeddings
Similar prompt recommendations
Context-aware suggestions

Integration Capabilities¶

LLM Provider Integration:
Direct integration with OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.
Prompt testing and validation
Response caching and optimization
Workflow Automation:
Automated prompt testing
Performance monitoring
Quality metrics tracking

Version 2.0.0 - Enterprise Platform (Q2 2025)¶

Enterprise Features¶

Scalability:
Multi-tenant architecture
Horizontal scaling support
Enterprise-grade security
Integration Platform:
REST API and GraphQL endpoints
Webhook system
Third-party integrations (Slack, Teams, etc.)

Advanced Analytics¶

Usage Intelligence:
Prompt performance analytics
User behavior insights
ROI tracking and reporting
Optimization Engine:
Automatic prompt optimization
Performance regression detection
Resource usage optimization

Governance & Compliance¶

Security & Compliance:
SOC 2 Type II compliance
GDPR/CCPA compliance tools
Data encryption at rest and in transit
Governance:
Policy management
Compliance reporting
Data retention controls

Long-term Vision (2025+)¶

Platform Evolution¶

Microservices Architecture: Break down into specialized services
Event-Driven Architecture: Real-time prompt updates and notifications
Global CDN: Distributed prompt delivery for low latency
Multi-Language Support: Native support for multiple programming languages

AI/ML Advancements¶

Prompt Evolution: AI that learns and improves prompts over time
Contextual Intelligence: Automatic context injection based on usage patterns
Predictive Analytics: Forecast prompt performance and usage trends

Developer Ecosystem¶

Plugin System: Extensible architecture for third-party plugins
Marketplace: Community-driven prompt and template sharing
SDK Library: Native SDKs for popular languages and frameworks

Feature Requests & Community Input¶

Highly Requested Features¶

Visual Prompt Editor - GUI for non-technical users
Prompt Templates Gallery - Pre-built templates for common use cases
Integration Connectors - Native connectors for popular tools
Mobile App - Mobile application for prompt management
Backup/Export Tools - Data portability and backup solutions

Research & Exploration¶

Prompt Compression: Techniques to reduce prompt size while maintaining effectiveness
Multi-Modal Prompts: Support for image, audio, and video prompts
Federated Learning: Collaborative improvement without sharing sensitive data
Quantum-Safe Encryption: Future-proof security measures

Release Schedule¶

Release Cadence¶

Major Releases: Every 6-9 months
Minor Releases: Every 2-3 months
Patch Releases: As needed (security, critical bugs)
Beta/RC Releases: 2-4 weeks before major releases

Version Support Policy¶

Latest Major Version: Full support (features, bugs, security)
Previous Major Version: Bug fixes and security updates for 18 months
Legacy Versions: Security updates only for 12 months after end of life

Contributing to the Roadmap¶

How to Influence the Roadmap¶

Feature Requests: Submit detailed feature requests via GitHub Issues
Community Discussion: Participate in roadmap discussions
User Research: Provide feedback through surveys and interviews
Pull Requests: Contribute implementations for planned features

Prioritization Criteria¶

User Impact: How many users benefit and to what degree
Strategic Alignment: Fits with long-term vision and goals
Technical Feasibility: Implementation complexity and maintainability
Community Support: Level of community interest and contribution
Business Value: Commercial viability and sustainability

Feedback Channels¶

GitHub Discussions: For feature ideas and architectural discussions
User Surveys: Quarterly surveys on feature priorities
Community Calls: Monthly calls with active contributors
Beta Programs: Early access to new features for feedback

Migration & Compatibility¶

Breaking Changes Policy¶

Semantic Versioning: Follow strict semantic versioning
Deprecation Warnings: 6-month warning period before removal
Migration Guides: Detailed guides for all breaking changes
Automated Migration: Tools to assist with major version upgrades

Backward Compatibility¶

API Stability: Public API remains stable within major versions
Configuration: Configuration format maintained across minor versions
Storage Format: Storage adapters maintain backward compatibility
Plugin Interface: Plugin API versioning and compatibility matrix

Success Metrics¶

Technical Metrics¶

Performance: Sub-100ms prompt rendering for 95^th percentile
Reliability: 99.9% uptime for cloud-hosted services
Scalability: Support for 1M+ prompts per instance
Security: Zero critical security vulnerabilities

Adoption Metrics¶

Community Growth: 10,000+ GitHub stars by end of 2024
Enterprise Adoption: 100+ enterprise customers by 2025
Ecosystem: 50+ community-contributed plugins and integrations
Documentation: 95%+ documentation coverage for all features

Quality Metrics¶

Code Coverage: Maintain 90%+ test coverage
Documentation Score: 4.5/5 average user rating
Support Response: <24 hour response time for critical issues
Community Satisfaction: 8/10 average satisfaction score

This roadmap is a living document that evolves based on user feedback, market conditions, and technical discoveries. While we strive to deliver on these plans, priorities may shift to better serve our community.

Last Updated: January 2024
Next Review: April 2024