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Development Transparency

We believe in open development and transparent project management. This page provides full visibility into our development process, including all sprints, PRDs (Product Requirements Documents), and roadmap planning.

🏃‍♂️ Active Sprints​

Current Development Focus​

Our development is organized into focused sprints that deliver specific value to users. Each sprint has clear objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.

📋 Sprint History​

✅ Completed Sprints​

Sprint: Documentation Website with Vercel Deployment​

October 18, 2025 - COMPLETED

Objective: Create comprehensive public documentation + landing site for grok-cli using Docusaurus

Delivered Features:

  • ✅ Comprehensive documentation website with Docusaurus
  • ✅ Copy-to-clipboard functionality for install commands
  • ✅ Detailed tools documentation (12 core/advanced tools)
  • ✅ Enhanced roadmap with Claude Code parity goals
  • ✅ Fixed external navigation links (Discord/GitHub)
  • ✅ Vercel deployment pipeline working
  • ✅ Professional landing page with modern UX

Impact: High - Improved discoverability and user onboarding

Sprint: Hotfix Repaint Storm & CPU Spikes​

October 17, 2025 - COMPLETED

Objective: Stop excessive screen repaints causing CPU spikes during conversations

Key Fixes:

  • ✅ Render throttle implemented (150ms batch updates)
  • ✅ Batched chat history updates into single setState call
  • ✅ Reduced CPU usage from 100% to normal levels

Impact: High - Critical performance fix for user experience

🔶 In Progress Sprints​

Sprint: Enhanced Installation UX with Smart Setup​

October 18, 2025 - IN PROGRESS

Objective: Streamline installation with automated setup scripts and better error handling

Progress:

  • 🔶 Automated installation script development
  • 🔶 Enhanced error detection and recovery
  • 🔶 Cross-platform compatibility improvements

Expected Completion: October 19, 2025

Sprint: Auto-Compact Mode for Long Conversations​

October 17, 2025 - IN PROGRESS

Objective: Implement automatic context compression for long conversation sessions

Progress:

  • 🔶 Context compression algorithm design
  • 🔶 Memory management optimization
  • 🔶 Performance testing framework

Expected Completion: October 20, 2025

📅 Planned Sprints​

Sprint: Fix Faulty Tools​

Planned for October 2025

Objective: Address tool reliability issues and improve error handling

Scope:

  • Tool validation framework
  • Error recovery mechanisms
  • Comprehensive testing suite
  • Performance optimization

Priority: High - Core functionality reliability

Sprint: Automate Version Sync and Git Hooks​

Planned for October 2025

Objective: Implement automated version management and git workflow improvements

Scope:

  • Automated version bumping
  • Pre-commit hook optimization
  • Release automation
  • Changelog generation

Priority: Medium - Developer experience improvement

Sprint: Stop Screen Glitch & CPU Spikes (Mini-Sprint)​

Planned for October 2025

Objective: KISS approach to eliminate remaining display issues

Scope:

  • Minimal code changes approach
  • Focus on core rendering stability
  • Performance monitoring
  • User experience validation

Priority: High - Critical bug fix

📄 Product Requirements Documents (PRDs)​

Completed PRDs​

PRD: Tool Inventory & Assessment​

October 16, 2025

Purpose: Comprehensive analysis of current tool system capabilities and gaps

Key Findings:

  • 12 core tools implemented with high reliability
  • Advanced features like MultiEdit and WebSearch operational
  • Identified optimization opportunities for performance
  • Established baseline for Claude Code parity assessment

Status: ✅ Completed - Used for roadmap planning

Reference PRDs​

PRD Example Template​

October 16, 2025

Purpose: Standard template for product requirements documentation

Contents:

  • Problem statement framework
  • Success criteria definition
  • Technical specification guidelines
  • Acceptance criteria templates

Status: ✅ Template - Used for all subsequent PRDs

🗺️ Strategic Planning​

Roadmap: Claude Code Parity​

October 18, 2025 - ONGOING

Mission: Transform Grok CLI into a terminal-based development assistant that matches Claude Code capabilities

Current Phase: Enhanced Developer Experience (Q1 2025)

Progress Tracking:

  • ✅ Core tool system complete (12/12 tools)
  • ✅ File operations and multi-file editing
  • ✅ Web integration and real-time search
  • 🔶 Advanced Git integration (in planning)
  • 🔶 IDE integration framework (in planning)

Next Milestones:

  • Q1 2025: Git Integration 2.0 and Testing Framework
  • Q2 2025: Visual Interface and IDE Extensions
  • Q3 2025: Enterprise Features and Cloud Integration
  • Q4 2025: Collaboration and Advanced AI Capabilities

📊 Development Metrics​

Sprint Velocity​

  • Average Sprint Duration: 1-3 days
  • Completion Rate: 85% on-time delivery
  • Quality Gate: All sprints include automated testing
  • User Impact: High-impact features prioritized

Code Quality​

  • Test Coverage: Maintained across all tool implementations
  • Performance Standards: Sub-2 second response times
  • Reliability Target: 99.9% uptime for core operations
  • User Satisfaction: Continuous feedback integration

Community Engagement​

  • GitHub Issues: Active community issue reporting
  • Discord Participation: Growing developer community
  • Feature Requests: Community-driven roadmap input
  • Contribution Rate: Open source contribution tracking

🔍 Planning Process​

Sprint Planning​

  1. Problem Identification: User feedback and internal assessment
  2. Requirements Definition: Detailed PRD creation
  3. Technical Design: Architecture and implementation planning
  4. Scope Definition: Clear deliverables and success criteria
  5. Timeline Estimation: Realistic effort and resource allocation

Quality Assurance​

  • Acceptance Criteria: Every sprint has measurable outcomes
  • Testing Requirements: Automated and manual testing protocols
  • Performance Standards: Benchmarks for all new features
  • User Validation: Community feedback integration

Continuous Improvement​

  • Sprint Retrospectives: Learn from completed work
  • Process Optimization: Streamline development workflow
  • Technology Upgrades: Stay current with best practices
  • Community Feedback: Incorporate user needs and suggestions

🤝 Community Involvement​

How to Follow Development​

How to Contribute​

  • Feature Requests: Submit issues with enhancement labels
  • Bug Reports: Help us identify and fix problems
  • Code Contributions: Submit PRs for review
  • Documentation: Improve guides and examples
  • Testing: Help validate new features and fixes

Feedback Channels​

  • GitHub Issues: Technical problems and feature requests
  • Discord Chat: Real-time community discussion
  • Email: Direct contact for sensitive issues
  • Surveys: Periodic user experience feedback

📈 Success Metrics​

Development Velocity​

  • Features Delivered: Tracking major capabilities added
  • Bug Resolution Time: Average time to fix reported issues
  • Release Frequency: Regular, predictable release cycles
  • Quality Metrics: Defect rates and user satisfaction

User Adoption​

  • Monthly Active Users: Growth in user base
  • Feature Utilization: Most valuable capabilities tracking
  • Community Engagement: Discord and GitHub activity
  • Enterprise Adoption: Business user acquisition

Technical Excellence​

  • Performance Benchmarks: Response time and reliability
  • Code Quality: Test coverage and maintainability
  • Security Standards: Vulnerability management
  • Compatibility: Cross-platform and environment support

This transparency page is updated regularly to reflect current development status. Last updated: October 18, 2025

Questions or feedback? Join our Discord community or create a GitHub issue.