Roadmap

Hatcher's roadmap outlines our journey from the current proof-of-concept to a comprehensive AI-assisted development platform.

Current Status: Alpha (v0.1)

We're in the early stages of building Hatcher's foundational features. The core Visual-to-Code technology has been validated in private testing, and we're now developing the MVP.

What's Working Today

• ✅ Basic Electron application framework
• ✅ Vue.js renderer with TypeScript
• ✅ Documentation system
• ✅ Build and development tooling

Active Development (Q1 2025)

• 🔄 Visual-to-Code Bridge: Core element selection and code generation
• 🔄 Claude Integration: Connection to Anthropic's Claude API
• 🔄 Git Integration: Visual diff and change review system
• 🔄 Basic Playbooks: Initial context management system

Phase 1: MVP Release (Q2 2025)

Our first major release will establish Hatcher as a functional AI-assisted IDE.

Core Features

• Visual Element Selection: Click-to-select interface elements
• AI Code Generation: Generate precise code modifications
• Diff Review System: Visual code change review
• Basic AI Integration: Claude Code CLI support

Success Metrics

• Functional Visual-to-Code workflow
• 50% reduction in design-to-code iteration time
• Active community of early adopters

Phase 2: Enhanced AI Integration (Q3 2025)

Expand AI capabilities and improve developer experience.

Planned Features

• Multi-Engine Support: Gemini CLI integration
• Context Intelligence: Advanced Playbooks system
• Auto-Correction Loops: Automated testing and fixing
• Performance Optimization: Faster code generation

Technical Improvements

• Plugin Architecture: Extensible AI engine system
• Local Processing: Privacy-focused local AI options
• Advanced Caching: Intelligent code pattern caching
• Error Handling: Robust fallback and recovery

Phase 3: Scaling Trust & Consistency

Transform Hatcher into a team-oriented development platform.

Team Features

• Shared Playbooks: Team-wide coding standards
• Collaborative Review: Multi-developer code review
• Permission System: Role-based access control
• Team Analytics: Development velocity insights

Enterprise Readiness

• Self-Hosted Option: On-premises deployment
• SSO Integration: Enterprise authentication
• Audit Logging: Comprehensive activity tracking
• Custom Integrations: API for enterprise tools

Phase 4: Marketplace & Ecosystem (2026)

Build a thriving ecosystem of shared knowledge and workflows.

Marketplace Features

• Playbook Sharing: Community-driven standards
• Workflow Templates: Reusable development patterns
• AI Model Marketplace: Custom-trained models
• Component Libraries: Shareable UI components

Advanced AI Features

• Code Understanding: Deep codebase analysis
• Predictive Suggestions: Proactive code recommendations
• Architecture Guidance: System design assistance
• Performance Insights: Automated optimization suggestions

Long-term Vision (2026+)

Transform software development into a collaborative process between humans and AI.

Revolutionary Features

• Full-Stack Generation: Complete application scaffolding
• Natural Language Programming: Describe features in plain English
• Automated Testing: Comprehensive test generation
• Deployment Automation: CI/CD pipeline generation

Industry Impact

• Developer Education: AI-assisted learning platform
• Open Source Acceleration: Faster open source development
• Accessibility: Lower barriers to software development
• Global Collaboration: Language-agnostic development tools

Community & Open Source

Community Milestones

• Q1 2025: 100 GitHub stars
• Q2 2025: 500 GitHub stars, 50 contributors
• Q3 2025: 1,000 GitHub stars, 100 contributors
• Q4 2025: 2,500 GitHub stars, 200 contributors

Open Source Commitment

• MIT License: Always free and open
• Transparent Development: Public roadmap and development
• Community Governance: Democratic decision-making process
• Documentation First: Comprehensive guides and examples

Technology Evolution

Current Stack

• Frontend: Vue.js 3, TypeScript, Vite
• Desktop: Electron, Node.js
• AI: Claude API, Gemini CLI
• Build: Turborepo, ESLint, Prettier

Future Technologies

• AI Models: Custom fine-tuned models
• Performance: Web Workers, streaming responses
• Cross-Platform: Tauri for smaller binary size
• Cloud Sync: Optional cloud synchronization

Success Metrics

Developer Experience

• Time to Value: <5 minutes from install to first code generation
• Learning Curve: <1 hour to become productive
• Error Rate: <5% false positives in code generation
• Satisfaction: >90% positive developer feedback

Technical Performance

• Response Time: <2 seconds for code generation
• Accuracy: >95% syntactically correct code
• Integration: Support for top 10 JS frameworks
• Reliability: >99.9% uptime for core features

How to Contribute

For Developers

• Core Features: Help build Visual-to-Code technology
• AI Integration: Improve AI engine connections
• Documentation: Write guides and examples
• Testing: Create comprehensive test suites

For Designers

• UI/UX: Improve developer interface design
• Visual Identity: Enhance branding and graphics
• User Research: Conduct usability studies
• Documentation: Create visual guides

For Product Managers

• Feature Planning: Help prioritize development
• User Research: Gather developer feedback
• Partnership: Connect with potential collaborators
• Community: Build and nurture the community

Stay Updated

• GitHub: Watch the repository for updates
• Discord: Join our community chat
• Twitter: Follow @HatcherDX
• Newsletter: Subscribe for monthly updates

This roadmap is a living document that evolves based on community feedback and technological advances. We're building Hatcher in public and welcome your input on our direction.