Execution Roadmap
12-18 month phased plan from spec to ecosystem
Table of Contents
- Timeline Overview
- Phase 0 — Spec & Design (Month 0-1)
- Phase 1 — Core Platform (Month 2-4)
- Phase 2 — Multi-Domain Integration (Month 5-9)
- Phase 3 — Collaboration & Scaling (Month 10-15)
- Phase 4 — Ecosystem Growth (Month 16-24)
- Success Metrics (Year 1)
- Risk Mitigation
- Project Management
- Related Documents
Timeline Overview
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title MetaForge Execution Phases
dateFormat YYYY-MM
axisFormat %b %Y
section Phase 0 - Spec
Finalize Twin schema :p0a, 2026-02, 1M
Finalize Skill spec :p0b, 2026-02, 1M
Define MCP rules :p0c, 2026-02, 1M
Define governance :p0d, 2026-02, 1M
Freeze v0 architecture :milestone, p0m, 2026-03, 0d
section Phase 1 - Core
Digital Twin graph engine :p1a, 2026-03, 2M
MCP client + tool registry :p1b, 2026-03, 2M
Skill registry :p1c, 2026-04, 1M
Mechanical agent (3 skills) :p1d, 2026-04, 2M
CLI interface :p1e, 2026-05, 1M
v0.1 Release :milestone, p1m, 2026-06, 0d
section Phase 2 - Multi-Domain
Electronics agent :p2a, 2026-06, 2M
PCB skills :p2b, 2026-07, 2M
Cross-domain constraints :p2c, 2026-08, 2M
Basic assistant interface :p2d, 2026-09, 2M
Skill auto-discovery :p2e, 2026-08, 1M
Tool container execution :p2f, 2026-09, 2M
v0.5 Release :milestone, p2m, 2026-11, 0d
section Phase 3 - Collab
Web dashboard :p3a, 2026-11, 2M
Artifact diffing :p3b, 2027-01, 2M
Multi-user support :p3c, 2027-02, 2M
Skill composition :p3d, 2027-03, 1M
Optimization engine :p3e, 2027-03, 2M
v1.0 Release Candidate :milestone, p3m, 2027-05, 0d
section Phase 4 - Ecosystem
Skill marketplace :p4a, 2027-05, 3M
Tool plugin ecosystem :p4b, 2027-06, 3M
Remote compute federation :p4c, 2027-07, 3M
Enterprise versioning :p4d, 2027-08, 2M
Phase 0 — Spec & Design (Month 0-1)
Goal: Freeze the v0 architecture with complete specifications.
Deliverables
| Deliverable | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Twin schema | Complete artifact graph schema with node/edge types | In Progress |
| Skill spec | Skill definition format, lifecycle, validation rules | In Progress |
| MCP extension rules | Protocol extensions for hardware tool adapters | Planned |
| Governance model | Contribution rules, review process, release cadence | In Progress |
| Architecture freeze | Final v0 architecture document | In Progress |
Exit Criteria
- All specification documents reviewed and approved
- Architecture diagram finalized
- Development environment setup documented
- CI/CD pipeline configured
Phase 1 — Core Platform (Month 2-4)
Goal: Ship v0.1 with a single working vertical (Mechanical domain).
Components Built
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Digital Twin graph engine | Artifact graph, basic versioning, constraint validation |
| MCP client + tool registry | Client implementation, FreeCAD + CalculiX tool adapters |
| Skill registry | Registry, loader, schema validator, skill base class |
| Mechanical agent | 3 skills: validate_stress, generate_mesh, check_tolerance |
| CLI interface | Command-line tool for skill invocation and twin queries |
Demo Scenario
validate_stress → FEA (CalculiX) → Digital Twin updated with results
A user submits a CAD model, the mechanical agent runs stress validation via the CalculiX tool adapter (through MCP), and the Digital Twin is updated with FEA results and pass/fail status.
Release: v0.1 (Public)
Phase 2 — Multi-Domain Integration (Month 5-9)
Goal: Ship v0.5 with cross-domain validation and electronics support.
Components Added
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Electronics agent | ERC, DRC, power budget skills |
| PCB skills | KiCad-based schematic and layout validation |
| Cross-domain constraint validation | Mechanical + electrical constraint checking |
| Basic assistant interface | First IDE integration (VS Code extension) |
| Skill auto-discovery | Automatic skill registration from directory convention |
| Tool container execution | Docker-based tool isolation and execution |
Demo Scenario
Mechanical enclosure + PCB layout → Cross-domain fit validation
The system validates that a PCB design fits within the mechanical enclosure constraints, checking clearances, thermal zones, and mounting hole alignment.
Release: v0.5
Phase 3 — Collaboration & Scaling (Month 10-15)
Goal: Ship v1.0 RC with multi-user collaboration and optimization.
Components Added
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Web dashboard | Design status, agent activity, constraint violations |
| Artifact diffing | Visual diff for design changes across versions |
| Multi-user support | Concurrent editing, conflict resolution, role-based access |
| Skill composition | Chain skills into multi-step workflows |
| Optimization engine | Multi-objective optimization (cost, weight, thermal, etc.) |
| Cloud compute option | Remote execution for heavy FEA/CFD simulations |
Release: v1.0 Release Candidate
Phase 4 — Ecosystem Growth (Month 16-24)
Goal: Build a sustainable open-source ecosystem.
Components Added
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Skill marketplace | Community-contributed skills with quality ratings |
| Tool plugin ecosystem | Third-party tool adapter SDK and distribution |
| Remote compute federation | Distributed compute for simulation workloads |
| Enterprise-ready versioning | Audit trails, compliance evidence, access control |
| Academic partnerships | University research collaborations |
Success Metrics (Year 1)
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| Complete vertical demo | 1 end-to-end domain (Mechanical) |
| Serious contributors | 5+ active contributors |
| Working skills | 20+ validated skills |
| Integrated tools | 5+ tool adapters |
| Conference demo | 1 public presentation |
| GitHub stars | 100+ (community signal) |
Risk Mitigation
| Risk | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Overengineering | Delays, complexity | Ship narrow vertical first; iterate |
| Too AI-focused | Fragile, unreliable | Keep deterministic core; LLM at edges only |
| No contributors | Stalled ecosystem | Make skills trivially easy to add |
| Tool integration chaos | Inconsistent behavior | Enforce MCP protocol layer strictly |
| Scope creep | Never ships | Phase gates with clear exit criteria |
Project Management
Epic Structure
All work is tracked in Linear under these epics:
| Epic | Scope | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| EPIC-001: Twin Core | Graph engine, versioning, constraints, validation | Phase 1 |
| EPIC-002: Skill System | Registry, loader, schema, base class, bridge | Phase 1 |
| EPIC-003: MCP Infrastructure | Client, protocol, tool registry, servers | Phase 1 |
| EPIC-004: Mechanical Agent | Agent + 3 skills + FreeCAD/CalculiX adapters | Phase 1 |
| EPIC-005: Electronics Agent | Agent + PCB skills + KiCad adapter | Phase 2 |
| EPIC-006: Assistant Layer | VS Code extension, IDE integration API | Phase 2 |
Each epic decomposes into issues tracked in Linear with clear acceptance criteria.
Related Documents
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| System Vision | Platform architecture and principles |
| Repository Structure | Code organization |
| Governance | Contribution rules and community strategy |
| MVP Roadmap (Detailed) | Detailed MVP scope with budget estimates |
Document Version: v1.0 Last Updated: 2026-02-16
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