WDG Playground - Implementation Roadmap

Project Plan DocumentVersion: 1.0 Last Updated: October 2025 Total Timeline: 8-9 weeks (reduced from 10 weeks using TypeScript Agent SDK)

Executive Summary

This document outlines the complete development roadmap for WDG Playground, from initial foundation work through production release. The project is divided into 4 main phases with clear milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.

Key Milestones:

Week 2: Foundation complete, basic Tauri app running
Week 6: Core features complete, internal testing
Week 8: Beta release ready
Week 9: Production release

Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-2)

Goal: Establish technical foundation with working Tauri app and embedded services

Week 1: Project Setup & Binary Integration

Objectives:

Set up Tauri project structure
Research and acquire portable binaries
Design system architecture
Set up development environment

Tasks:

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Day 1-2: Tauri Project Initialization
 - Create new Tauri 2.0 project
 - Configure Rust backend structure
 - Set up React frontend with Vite
 - Configure TypeScript and linting
 - Initialize shadcn/ui with dashboard design tokens
 - Configure Tailwind CSS matching platform
 - Set up Lucide React icons
 - Install react-hot-toast for notifications
 - Set up Git repository

Day 3-4: Binary Research
 - Download Node.js 20 binaries (Mac/Win/Linux)
 - Download PHP 8.2 portable builds (Mac/Win/Linux)
 - Download MySQL 8.0 embedded (all platforms)
 - Download Nginx static builds (all platforms)
 - Download Qdrant binaries (all platforms)
 - Test binaries on each platform
 - Document binary sources and licenses

Day 5: Architecture Documentation
 - Finalize system architecture diagrams
 - Document component interactions
 - Create technical specifications
 - Set up project wiki/docs

Deliverables:

Tauri project with basic window
All binaries downloaded and tested
Architecture documentation complete
Development environment documented

Success Criteria:

Tauri app launches on all 3 platforms
All binaries execute successfully
Team aligned on architecture

Week 2: Process Management, TypeScript MCP & Basic UI

Objectives:

Bundle binaries in Tauri app
Implement process manager in Rust
Create TypeScript MCP server (Node.js sidecar)
Build basic React UI

Tasks:

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Binary Integration & Process Management (Days 1-2):
 - Create resources/ directory structure
 - Add binaries to Tauri bundle config
 - Implement first-run extraction logic
 - Create ServiceManager struct in Rust
 - Implement start_mysql() function
 - Implement start_php_fpm() function
 - Implement start_nginx() function
 - Implement start_qdrant() function
 - Implement start_nodejs() function
 - Add health check system
 - Generate config files (MySQL, PHP-FPM, Nginx)

TypeScript MCP Server (Days 3-4):
 - Set up Node.js TypeScript project (nodejs-app/)
 - Install dependencies (@anthropic-ai/claude-agent-sdk, @qdrant/js-client-rest, @xenova/transformers)
 - Implement search_codebase tool using Agent SDK tool()
 - Implement search_functions tool
 - Implement search_wikit_blocks tool
 - Implement search_classes tool
 - Create MCP server with createSdkMcpServer()
 - Test MCP tools with sample Qdrant data
 - Bundle Node.js app in Tauri resources

Basic React UI & Integration (Day 5):
 - Create main app shell
 - Implement project list view
 - Create status indicators
 - Implement Tauri IPC commands
 - Connect frontend to Node.js sidecar
 - Style with Tailwind CSS
 - Test end-to-end communication

Deliverables:

All binaries bundled and services operational
TypeScript MCP server working in Node.js sidecar
Basic UI navigable
Full IPC chain working (React → Tauri → Node.js → Qdrant)
Can start/stop services

Success Criteria:

Services start in < 10 seconds
MCP tools return results in < 200ms
UI loads in < 2 seconds
No memory leaks in 1-hour test
Node.js sidecar managed by Rust process manager

Phase 1 Milestone: Foundation Complete

Tauri app with embedded services
TypeScript MCP server operational via Node.js sidecar
Basic project management UI
All services managed by Rust process supervisor
Ready for feature development

Phase 2: Core Features (Weeks 3-6)

Goal: Implement all primary features for MVP release

Week 3: Project Management & WordPress Integration

Objectives:

Complete project creation workflow
Integrate WordPress installation
Implement WP-CLI automation

Tasks:

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Project Creation Wizard:
 - Design wizard UI (3 steps)
 - Implement name/template selection
 - Add project validation
 - Create progress indicator
 - Add error handling

WordPress Installation:
 - Bundle WordPress core
 - Implement WP installation via WP-CLI
 - Generate wp-config.php
 - Create database automatically
 - Set up default admin user
 - Test installation process

Wikit Integration:
 - Bundle Wikit framework repositories
 - Copy Wikit to wp-content
 - Activate Wikit theme
 - Install Wikit plugins
 - Test all Wikit blocks load

Project Templates:
 - Create "Blank" template
 - Create "Designer" template
 - Create "Business" template
 - Add template previews

Deliverables:

Project wizard complete
WordPress auto-installs
Wikit framework integrated
3 project templates available

Success Criteria:

Project creates in < 2 minutes
WordPress accessible at project URL
All Wikit blocks available
Templates apply correctly

Week 4: AI Chat Integration

Objectives:

Integrate Anthropic Agent SDK
Build chat UI with streaming
Connect MCP tools to Agent SDK

Tasks:

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Agent SDK Integration:
 - Install @anthropic-ai/sdk
 - Install @anthropic-ai/agent-sdk
 - Configure API client
 - Set up tool registry
 - Implement streaming handler

Chat UI:
 - Create chat interface component
 - Implement message rendering
 - Add markdown support
 - Add code syntax highlighting
 - Implement streaming text display
 - Add tool use visualization
 - Create chat history sidebar

MCP Integration:
 - Register MCP tools with Agent SDK
 - Implement tool execution bridge
 - Add tool result formatting
 - Test tool use in chat

Session Management:
 - Create SQLite database for sessions
 - Implement save/load chat history
 - Add session switching
 - Implement delete session

Deliverables:

AI chat functional with streaming
MCP tools callable from chat
Chat history persisted
Session management working

Success Criteria:

Messages stream in < 2 seconds
Tools execute and return results
Chat history loads instantly
Can manage multiple sessions

Week 5: Block Explorer & Visual Features

Objectives:

Build visual block gallery
Implement block search/filter
Create preview system

Tasks:

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Block Gallery UI:
 - Design block card component
 - Implement grid layout
 - Add block metadata display
 - Create category filters
 - Implement search functionality
 - Add sort options

Block Discovery:
 - Index all Wikit blocks
 - Extract block metadata
 - Generate block previews (screenshots)
 - Create block documentation links

Block Actions:
 - Implement "Preview" action
 - Implement "Insert" action
 - Implement "Learn More" action
 - Add favorites system
 - Track recently used blocks

Integration:
 - Connect to MCP search_wikit_blocks
 - Link from AI chat to block gallery
 - Add "Browse Blocks" menu item

Deliverables:

Block gallery with 50+ blocks
Search and filter working
Block previews available
Insert functionality works

Success Criteria:

All Wikit blocks discoverable
Search returns results < 200ms
Previews load < 1 second
Insert action completes

Week 6: Git Integration & Polish

Objectives:

Implement visual git operations
Add settings panel
Polish UI/UX

Tasks:

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Git Operations:
 - Integrate git2-rs library
 - Implement commit UI
 - Implement push/pull UI
 - Add branch switcher
 - Create visual diff viewer
 - Add undo commit (reset)

Settings Panel:
 - Create settings UI
 - Implement API key management
 - Add project settings
 - Add app preferences
 - Implement theme switcher
 - Add keyboard shortcuts config

UI Polish:
 - Refine all layouts
 - Add loading states
 - Improve error messages
 - Add helpful tooltips
 - Implement keyboard shortcuts
 - Add animations/transitions
 - Test on all screen sizes

Deliverables:

Visual git operations complete
Settings panel functional
UI polished and responsive
Keyboard shortcuts working

Success Criteria:

Git operations work without terminal
Settings persist correctly
UI feels professional
No major UX issues

Phase 2 Milestone: Core Features Complete

All primary features implemented
MVP functionality achieved
Ready for internal testing

Phase 3: Polish & Testing (Weeks 7-8)

Goal: Refine features, fix bugs, prepare for beta release

Week 7: Testing & Bug Fixes

Objectives:

Comprehensive testing on all platforms
Fix critical bugs
Performance optimization

Tasks:

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Testing:
 - Platform testing (Mac/Win/Linux)
 - Create test plans for all features
 - Execute manual test cases
 - Log all bugs in issue tracker
 - Performance profiling
 - Memory leak detection
 - Security audit

Bug Fixes:
 - Fix critical bugs (P0)
 - Fix high-priority bugs (P1)
 - Address performance issues
 - Fix UI/UX issues
 - Resolve cross-platform bugs

Performance Optimization:
 - Optimize startup time
 - Reduce memory footprint
 - Improve service start time
 - Optimize chat rendering
 - Add lazy loading where possible

Documentation:
 - Complete user documentation
 - Create video tutorials
 - Write changelog
 - Prepare release notes

Deliverables:

All critical bugs fixed
Performance optimized
Documentation complete
App stable on all platforms

Success Criteria:

Zero critical bugs open
< 10 known minor bugs
Startup < 5 seconds
Memory usage < 500MB

Week 8: Beta Release Preparation

Objectives:

Prepare beta release
Implement onboarding
Set up telemetry

Tasks:

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Onboarding Flow:
 - Create welcome screen
 - Implement setup wizard
 - Add API key configuration
 - Create tutorial walkthrough
 - Add helpful tips system

Telemetry:
 - Implement basic analytics
 - Add crash reporting
 - Track feature usage (opt-in)
 - Set up error logging
 - Create analytics dashboard

Beta Release:
 - Set up release infrastructure
 - Configure auto-updater
 - Create beta distribution channels
 - Prepare beta announcement
 - Recruit beta testers (20-50 users)

Testing:
 - Usability testing with target users
 - Beta tester feedback collection
 - Fix issues from beta feedback

Deliverables:

Onboarding flow complete
Telemetry implemented
Beta release published
20+ beta testers recruited

Success Criteria:

Onboarding completes in < 3 minutes
Telemetry working (privacy-respecting)
Beta downloads > 50
Feedback collection system working

Phase 3 Milestone: Beta Release

Stable beta version available
User feedback being collected
Ready for final polish

Phase 4: Production Release (Week 9)

Goal: Finalize product and launch publicly

Week 9: Production Launch

Objectives:

Address beta feedback
Final quality assurance
Public release

Tasks:

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Beta Feedback:
 - Analyze beta user feedback
 - Prioritize requested features
 - Fix critical beta issues
 - Improve based on feedback

Final QA:
 - Complete final test pass
 - Verify all features working
 - Test auto-update system
 - Security review
 - Performance verification

Code Signing:
 - Acquire code signing certificates
 - Sign macOS build
 - Sign Windows build
 - Notarize macOS app
 - Test signed builds

Release Infrastructure:
 - Set up CDN for downloads
 - Configure auto-update server
 - Create download pages
 - Set up analytics
 - Prepare support channels

Launch:
 - Publish 1.0 release
 - Announce on social media
 - Post to relevant communities
 - Contact tech press
 - Monitor initial user feedback

Deliverables:

Version 1.0 released
Public downloads available
Auto-update working
Launch announcement published

Success Criteria:

App passes all final tests
Downloads available on all platforms
No showstopper bugs
Positive initial feedback

Phase 4 Milestone: Production Launch

WDG Playground 1.0 publicly available
Marketing campaign launched
Support channels active

Resource Planning

Team Structure

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Development Team (4-5 people):
 - Tech Lead / Rust Developer (1)
 - Frontend Developer (1-2)
 - UI/UX Designer (1)
 - QA Engineer (1)

Support Roles:
 - Product Manager (0.5 FTE)
 - DevOps Engineer (0.25 FTE)
 - Technical Writer (0.5 FTE)

Technology Requirements

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Development:
 - Rust toolchain (1.75+)
 - Node.js (20+)
 - Tauri CLI
 - Code signing certificates
 - Cloud infrastructure for releases

Services:
 - GitHub (code hosting)
 - CDN for binary hosting
 - Analytics platform
 - Crash reporting service
 - CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

Budget Estimate

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Development (10 weeks):
 - Team salaries: $80,000 - $120,000
 - Infrastructure: $2,000 - $5,000
 - Code signing certificates: $500 - $1,500
 - Beta testing tools: $500 - $1,000
 - Contingency (20%): $16,600 - $25,500

Total Estimated Budget: $99,600 - $153,000

Risk Management

Critical Risks

Risk	Impact	Probability	Mitigation
Binary incompatibility across OS versions	High	Medium	Extensive testing matrix, multiple binary versions
Agent SDK limitations	High	Low	Fallback to direct API calls, contribute to SDK
Performance issues on low-end hardware	Medium	Medium	Optimize early, set minimum requirements
Code signing certificate delays	Medium	Low	Apply for certificates in Week 1
Rust learning curve for team	Medium	Medium	Allocate learning time, pair programming

Technical Debt Strategy

Acceptable for MVP:

Limited git features (no rebase, cherry-pick)
Basic error handling
Minimal accessibility features
Limited customization options

Must Address Before 1.0:

Critical security issues
Major performance problems
Crash bugs
Data loss scenarios

Post-1.0 Improvements:

Advanced git workflows
Full accessibility compliance
Extensive customization
Performance optimization

Success Metrics

Development Metrics

Metric	Target	Tracking
Velocity	30 story points/week	JIRA
Bug Backlog	< 20 open bugs	GitHub Issues
Test Coverage	> 70%	Coverage tools
Build Success Rate	> 95%	CI/CD

Product Metrics (Post-Launch)

Metric	1 Month	3 Months	6 Months
Downloads	500	2,000	5,000
Active Users	200	800	2,000
Projects Created	400	1,600	4,000
User Satisfaction	4.0/5	4.2/5	4.5/5
Support Tickets	< 50	< 100	< 200

Post-Launch Roadmap (Phases 5-7)

Phase 5: Enhancements (Months 2-3)

Features:

Multi-project support (switch between projects)
Enhanced git features (branching, merging)
Performance profiling tools
Extended block library
Community template marketplace

Phase 6: Advanced Features (Months 4-6)

Features:

Cloud sync (optional)
Collaboration features
Real-time preview
Visual page builder
Plugin marketplace integration

Phase 7: Platform Expansion (Months 7-12)

Features:

Local LLM support
Deployment automation
Analytics integration
Advanced debugging tools
Enterprise features

Milestones Timeline

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   title WDG Playground Development Timeline
   dateFormat YYYY-MM-DD
   section Phase 1
   Project Setup           :2025-01-01, 5d
   Binary Integration      :2025-01-06, 5d
   Process Management      :2025-01-11, 5d
   MCP Server & UI         :2025-01-16, 5d
   section Phase 2
   Project Management      :2025-01-21, 5d
   AI Chat Integration     :2025-01-26, 5d
   Block Explorer          :2025-01-31, 5d
   Git & Polish            :2025-02-05, 5d
   section Phase 3
   Testing & Bugs          :2025-02-10, 5d
   Beta Preparation        :2025-02-15, 5d
   section Phase 4
   Production Launch       :2025-02-20, 5d

Decision Points

Week 2 Review

Question: Is the foundation solid enough to proceed? Criteria: All services start/stop reliably, no critical architectural issues Go/No-Go Decision

Week 6 Review

Question: Are core features complete and stable? Criteria: All MVP features working, < 10 critical bugs Go/No-Go Decision

Week 8 Review

Question: Is beta quality sufficient for public release? Criteria: Beta feedback positive, no showstoppers Go/No-Go Decision

Conclusion

This roadmap provides a structured path from initial development to production launch over 10 weeks. The phased approach allows for iterative development with clear milestones and decision points. By following this plan and maintaining flexibility for adjustments based on feedback and discoveries, we can deliver a high-quality WDG Playground application that meets the needs of our non-technical target audience.

Next Steps:

Review and approve roadmap with stakeholders
Finalize team assignments
Set up development infrastructure
Begin Phase 1, Week 1 tasks

Document Status: Complete Implementation Plan Last Review: Pre-Development Next Review: End of Phase 1 Related Docs: Technical Architecture, Parity Strategy

WDG Playground - Implementation Roadmap ​

Executive Summary ​

Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-2) ​

Week 1: Project Setup & Binary Integration ​

Week 2: Process Management, TypeScript MCP & Basic UI ​

Phase 2: Core Features (Weeks 3-6) ​

Week 3: Project Management & WordPress Integration ​

Week 4: AI Chat Integration ​

Week 5: Block Explorer & Visual Features ​

Week 6: Git Integration & Polish ​

Phase 3: Polish & Testing (Weeks 7-8) ​

Week 7: Testing & Bug Fixes ​

Week 8: Beta Release Preparation ​

Phase 4: Production Release (Week 9) ​

Week 9: Production Launch ​

Resource Planning ​

Team Structure ​

Technology Requirements ​

Budget Estimate ​

Risk Management ​

Critical Risks ​

Technical Debt Strategy ​

Success Metrics ​

Development Metrics ​

Product Metrics (Post-Launch) ​

Post-Launch Roadmap (Phases 5-7) ​

Phase 5: Enhancements (Months 2-3) ​

Phase 6: Advanced Features (Months 4-6) ​

Phase 7: Platform Expansion (Months 7-12) ​

Milestones Timeline ​

Decision Points ​

Week 2 Review ​

Week 6 Review ​

Week 8 Review ​

Conclusion ​

WDG Playground - Implementation Roadmap

Executive Summary

Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-2)

Week 1: Project Setup & Binary Integration

Week 2: Process Management, TypeScript MCP & Basic UI

Phase 2: Core Features (Weeks 3-6)

Week 3: Project Management & WordPress Integration

Week 4: AI Chat Integration

Week 5: Block Explorer & Visual Features

Week 6: Git Integration & Polish

Phase 3: Polish & Testing (Weeks 7-8)

Week 7: Testing & Bug Fixes

Week 8: Beta Release Preparation

Phase 4: Production Release (Week 9)

Week 9: Production Launch

Resource Planning

Team Structure

Technology Requirements

Budget Estimate

Risk Management

Critical Risks

Technical Debt Strategy

Success Metrics

Development Metrics

Product Metrics (Post-Launch)

Post-Launch Roadmap (Phases 5-7)

Phase 5: Enhancements (Months 2-3)

Phase 6: Advanced Features (Months 4-6)

Phase 7: Platform Expansion (Months 7-12)

Milestones Timeline

Decision Points

Week 2 Review

Week 6 Review

Week 8 Review

Conclusion