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🗺️ Lizardware CMS — Project Roadmap

Vision: Build a modern, Git-backed content management system optimized for Cloudflare's edge network, targeting v0.9.0 for first public Beta release.

  • Current Version: 0.4.94
  • Current Milestone: Phase 4: System Stability & Beta Readiness
  • Phase 4 Progress: 100% 🟢 (System Architecture & Experience Polish Complete)
  • Next Milestone: v0.5.x Editor 2.0 & Block Parity
  • Beta Target: v0.9.0 (The Lizard Leap)
  • Status: Structuring v0.5.x - v0.8.x Architecture
  • Last Updated: February 27, 2026 (D1/KV Backend Migration)

[!NOTE]
Pending Discussion (Tomorrow): Internal Docs DB Migration & Timestamp Tracking.
Requirement: Sort by 'last edited' with DD/MM @ HH:MM format.

[!TIP]
Strategic Shift: Beta target moved from v0.5.0 to v0.9.0 to allow for deeper architectural maturity in Editor, Navigation, and Templates.

[!IMPORTANT]
CRITICAL: Before implementing any roadmap items, read .ai.docs/memories.md for essential rules.

[!TIP]
View Completed Phases: Roadmap Archive (Phases 1-3)

🔮 Future Phases (Planning)

v0.5.x: Editor 2.0 & Block Consolidation 🎨

Goal: Achieve feature parity with major competitors (Showit/Webflow)

  • Floating Property Panels: Interaction model overhaul.
  • Block Consolidation: Smart Blocks (Universal Text, Lists).
  • Selection Sync: Deep iframe-to-sidebar selection synchronization.

v0.6.x: Dynamic Admin & Navigation 🧭

Goal: Genericize navigation and dogfood the CMS for admin pages.

  • Internal Page Migration: Move /admin/internal/* pages to internal_pages table.
  • Architecture Implementation: View Spec
  • Decoupled Menus: menus table and separation of data vs adapter.
  • Layout Adapters: Generic OrbitalNav, MegaHeader, Sidebar components.
  • Multi-Menu Management: Advanced UI for managing multiple menu sets.
  • Unified Roadmap & Changelog Engine:
    • Visibility Toggle: Select public/private visibility per version.
    • Status Migration: "Promote" Roadmap items to Changelog upon release.
    • Unified UI: Single dashboard for managing future plans and past releases.

v0.7.x: Template Engine & Distribution 📦

Goal: Robust template marketplace and versioning.

  • Template Marketplace: UI for browsing and installing templates.
  • Theme Versioning: Git-backed theme updates.
  • Distribution Pipeline: Automated packaging for public releases.

v0.8.x: Performance, SEO & Enterprise 🚀

Goal: Scale and extensive optimization.

  • Edge Caching Strategy: Advanced cache-control headers.
  • SEO Suite: Automated sitemaps, schema.org generation.
  • Enterprise Role-Based Access: Granular permissions.

Current Phase (In Progress)

Phase 4: Foundation Hardening 🚧

Goal: Complete v0.4.x stability tasks before Editor 2.0 sprint.

v0.4.95 - Phase 2: Database Migration Consolidation 🏗️ (Up Next)

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ⏳ Planned
Priority: CRITICAL (Technical Debt & Clean Initializations)

  • Baseline Schema (000_baseline_schema): Consolidate all 133 legacy migrations into a single, clean initializing schema for fresh databases.
  • Legacy Table Retirement: Drop site_config, feature_flags, seo_config, and seo_global_settings entirely, and migrate their default seeds to the new V2 site_settings JSON table.
  • Orphan Table Cleanup: Remove the categories table (orphaned by Migration 132's removal of category_id from posts/pages) or fix the schema to support V2 JSON categories.
  • Migration Safety: Modify 132_d1_schema_overhaul.sql to explicitly capture and transplant existing media_storage_provider settings before dropping the legacy site_config table to prevent data loss for upgrading users.
  • Archive & Deployment: Move legacy migration files 001-133 to migrations/archive/legacy-v1/ and update scripts/deploy-migrations.js with smart logic to detect fresh vs existing installs.
  • Note: The Phase 2 specification files have been documented and placed in .NorthStar/03_SQL/ for the implementation task.

v0.4.94 - Internal Docs Hotfix & Storage Consolidation 📦 ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Feb 27, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Stability & Architecture)

  • Recent Docs Hotfix: Restored /api/admin/recent-docs using new internal_docs table (Migration 133).
  • Unified Media API: Created /api/admin/media as the single entry point for all storage providers.
  • D1 Media Sync: Forced database synchronization for physical storage uploads (R2/Cloudinary).
  • Storage Refactor: Consolidated factory logic and updated MediaStorage interface for optional listing options.
  • Validation: Verified with scripts/test-media-upload.js and manual cURL audits.

v0.4.93 - D1 Schema Overhaul & Settings Migration 🏗️ ✅

Effort: 6 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Feb 27, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Architecture)

  • D1 Schema Overhaul: Consolidated pages, posts, navigation, and site_settings into new JSON-driven D1 tables.
  • KV Read-Through Caching: Implemented edge caching for blog posts, pages, navigation, and site/theme settings.
  • Payload Strictness: Admin APIs now reject legacy markdown strings; enforce BlockNode[] arrays.
  • State-Aware Caching: Proactive KV rewarming for published content; cache purge for drafts.
  • Navigation Migration: Transitioned from row-per-item to single JSON blob per navigation set.
  • Settings Migration: Unified site/theme config into site_settings D1 table with getCachedSetting<T> helper.
  • Diagnostic Endpoint: Added /api/admin/diagnostics/migration-check for D1/KV integrity verification.
  • Type Safety: Zero type-check errors across all modified files.

v0.4.88 - Blog Standardization & Filter Widget 🧩 ✅

Effort: 30 min | Status: ✅ Complete (Feb 10, 2026)
Priority: LOW (Refactor)

  • New Widget: Implemented FilterPillsWidget for standard active/inactive badge states.
  • Refactor: Migrated Blog page to use FilterPillsWidget and standard stats prop.
  • Dashboard Variant: Updated AdminHeader to support custom identity cards; migrated Dashboard to use standard header.

v0.4.87 - Admin UI Matrix Analysis 📊 ✅

Effort: 30 min | Status: ✅ Complete (Feb 10, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Architectural Audit)

  • Audit: Analyzed AdminHeader usage across Dashboard, Blog, Advanced, and Identity pages.
  • Report: Documented missing widgets and standardization gaps in .ai.docs/findings/admin-ui-matrix-analysis.md.
  • Roadmap: Identified "FilterPillsWidget" and "Dashboard Variant" as future tasks.

v0.4.86 - AdminHeader Responsiveness Fix 💎 ✅

Effort: 1 hour | Status: ✅ Complete (Feb 10, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (UI Polish)

  • Responsiveness: Restored "Push Down" behavior for header actions.
  • Grid Logic: Fixed 4-column grid spanning for stats.
  • Stats Matrix: Added matrix variant to QuickStatsNav.

v0.4.84 - UI Polish & Standardization Analysis 💎 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Feb 9, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (UI Consistency)

  • Content Hub: Standardized Header Stats and moved Actions to CommandBar.
  • UI Analysis: Documented "Card Layout" standardization strategy (.future-dev/admin-ui-polish/ui_standardization_analysis.md).
  • Docs: Created migration_plan.md and updated admin-editor-improvements.md.

v0.4.83 - Internal Hub Polish & Search Strategy 💎 ✅

Effort: 1 hour | Status: ✅ Complete (Feb 2, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (UX Refinement)

  • Hub Polish: Removed duplicate components and fixed broken internal links in InternalDocsList.
  • Search Strategy: Removed confusing global search input; planned Global Command Bar architecture.
  • Investigation: verified Changelog type logic (ready for Phase 2 execution).

v0.4.81 - Navigation Manager Overhaul 💎 ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Feb 2, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (UX)

  • Premium Edit Modal: Implemented two-column layout with live preview.
  • Icon Picker: Added compact, searchable Lucide icon library.
  • Live Preview: Added DropdownPreview for real-time visual feedback.
  • E2E Storage: Wired metadata serialization to D1 database.
  • Migration Strategy: Finalized "Registry-Based Injection" architecture for Internal Hub migration.

v0.4.80 - Mega Menu & Navigation Foundation 🦎 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Feb 2, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (UX & Architecture)

  • Split-Panel Mega Menu: Implemented two-column layout for admin navigation.
  • Component Extraction: Refactored NavDropdown to a standalone reusable component.
  • DB Schema Extension: Added description and metadata_json to navigation_items.
  • Type Safety: Updated NavItem interface for rich metadata support.

✅ Completed Work (v0.3.x - v0.4.x)

[!TIP]
View Archived Items: Roadmap Archive (v0.3.0 - v0.3.35)

v0.4.79 - Maintenance & Cleanup 🧹 ✅

Effort: 30 min | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 29, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Code Hygiene)

  • Legacy Removal: Deleted obsolete review/backup files.
  • Verification: Confirmed full project type safety.
  • Layout Alignment: Fixed 1024px jump and synchronized breadcrumb/nav spacing.

v0.4.79 (Patch) - Internal Architecture Documentation 📚 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 29, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Documentation)

  • CSS Strategy: Created /admin/internal/architecture/css-strategy with enhanced evaluation matrix.
  • Architecture Index: Created hub index at /admin/internal/architecture for central navigation.

v0.4.78 - Admin UI Hub Standardization 💎 ✅

Effort: 4 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 29, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Visual Consistency)

  • Page Migration: Standardized all 12 remaining high-priority admin pages to use AdminPageContainer.
  • Card Standardization: Implemented AdminCard globally across SEO, Diagnostics, Testing, Design, System, and Growth hubs.
  • Breadcrumb Refactor: Fully migrated all page breadcrumbs to the container-level props, removing header-level rendering logic.
  • Theming Consistency: Refined card variants (inset, dark) and mobile gutters (2px) project-wide.

v0.4.77 - Wiki-Style Editing Foundation & Admin Refactor 🏗️ ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 29, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Architecture)

  • Breadcrumb Migration: Moved breadcrumbs to AdminPageContainer (8px spacing), deprecated header rendering.
  • Wiki Architecture: Created AdminEditProvider, useAdminEditContext, and AdminCard for future editability.
  • Page Registry: Implemented admin-page-registry.ts to control edit mode availability per page.
  • Spacing Fixes: Resolved vertical spacing issues in AdminPageContainer and breadcrumbs.
  • Widget Registry: Designed comprehensive widget catalog for future implementation.

v0.4.76 - Database & Documentation Architecture 📚 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 28, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Maintainability)

  • Database Visualization: Refined ERD diagram CSS for perfect alignment and readability on high-res displays.
  • Internal Docs Plan: Formulated strategy for migrating 50+ hardcoded admin pages to a CMS-driven internal_pages schema.
  • Audit: Completed comprehensive audit of all Admin Hub pages to identify candidates for consolidation.

v0.4.74 - Adaptive Layouts & Sanitization 🧹 ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 24, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Template Hardening)

  • Adaptive Widths: Implemented min(vw, px) presets (tight, narrow...extra-wide) in BlockRenderer.
  • Migration Stability: Archived conflicting migrations (120, 122, 124) for clean db:reset.
  • Template Sanitization: Blacklisted internal routes (/features, /docs) and hardened nav.json sync.
  • Hotfix 107: Patched create_homepage migration for safe deployment.

v0.4.73 - Global Seed Stability & Migration Fixes 🧬 ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 24, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (System Stability)

  • Global Seed Repair: Fixed column count mismatches in Marketing, Service, and Restaurant seeds.
  • Migration 112 (Authors): Hardened transplant logic to safely handle legacy schemas without crashing.
  • Migration 107 (Site Config): Standardized meta_description preservation during table recreation.
  • Official Seed Fix: Repaired syntax error (missing INSERT prefix) in lizardware-official.sql.
  • Initialization Standards: Unified site_config update logic project-wide to ensure robust setup resets.

v0.4.70 - System Registry & UX Polish 💎 ✅

Effort: 4 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 24, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Beta Readiness)

  • System Resource Registry: Implemented a new registry component in the System Hub to track real-time status of Cloudflare resources (KV, D1, R2, GitHub) with synchronization indicators.
  • Last Synced Indicators: Added "Synced X time ago" indicators for each system resource to verify data freshness.
  • Admin Dashboard Global Actions: Added "Launch Site" and "Global Settings" buttons to the main Admin Dashboard's orbital action bar.
  • Setup Wizard UX Fixes:
    • Restored dynamic border radius by setting --border-radius on the root element.
    • Reduced excessive vertical padding/spacing across all wizard steps for better laptop compatibility.
    • Improved "Execute Launch Sequence" button visibility and layout on the final review step.
  • Naming Convention Consistency: Globally renamed "Genetic Logs" to "System Logs" across the entire platform.

v0.4.67 - Theme Color Refinement 🎨 ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 23, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Visual Identity)

  • MSP Reversion: Restored "MSP Classic" to its professional navy/slate identity in light mode.
  • Neon Fix: Shifted "Neon Purple" from pink/pastel to deep, electric purple across all modes.
  • New Theme: Added "Traffic Cone Orange" as the 7th theme preset (vibrant high-energy orange).
  • Ordering: Reorganized presets list to place Traffic Cone Orange after MSP Classic.

v0.4.66 - UI Consistency & Standardized Radius 📏 ✅

Effort: 4 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 23, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Design Integrity)

  • Setup Integration: Refactored entire wizard to use --space-radius-base theme variables.
  • Button Standardization: Unified all setup utility buttons to py-3 / text-xs standard.
  • Popup Fix: Restored theme-responsiveness to popups; prevented pill-shape distortion in extreme themes.
  • Design Docs: Authored border-radius-reference.md as the source of truth for design scaling.

v0.4.65 - Setup Hub Modularization & Polish ✨ ✅

Effort: 6 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 23, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Code Hygiene)

  • Decomposition: Extracted 7 independent step components from the monolithic setup page.
  • UI Standardization: Unified animations and label typography across all setup screens.

v0.4.64 - Dev Environment Polish 💅 ✅

Effort: 30 min | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 21, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Dev Experience)

  • Smart Banner: Implemented dynamic storage detection (Wrangler vs JSON Fallback) for the EnvironmentBanner.
  • Clarity Update: Refined banner messaging to clarify sync behavior ("Changes sync with Preview on deploy").
  • API Endpoint: Added /api/admin/dev-status to expose server-side binding status to the client.

v0.4.63 - Security & Session Hub 🛡️ ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 21, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Security)

  • Security Settings: Created /admin/system/security with session timeout controls.
  • Freshness Engine: Implemented "Sensitive Operation" protection (Require fresh login).
  • Session Robustness: Enforced Upsert logic for critical security configs.
  • Nav Update: Added Security to System Hub orbital navigation.

v0.4.62 - Setup Authentication Hardening 🔐 ✅

Effort: 1 hour | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 21, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Security)

  • Auth Check: Setup Wizard now verifies authentication if users exist.
  • Clerk Integration: Seamless redirect to Clerk login during setup flow.
  • Stale Session Protection: Blocks setup access from stale sessions.

v0.4.61 - Live Preview Block Controls 🎮 ✅

Effort: 4 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 21, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (UX)

  • In-Context Tools: Implemented floating Move/Duplicate/Delete controls directly on blocks in the preview.
  • Settings Bridge: "Gear" icon in preview instantly opens the property sidebar for the selected block.
  • Visual Polish: Premium left-aligned toolbar with primary glow effect and active states.
  • Sidebar Cleanup: Removed redundant "Layers" tab to focus on WYSIWYG interaction.

v0.4.60 - True WYSIWYG & Power Editing 🪄 ✅

Effort: 10 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 21, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Architecture)

  • InlineText Component: Created a high-performance reusable component for inline editing with HTML/Text support.
  • Selection Sync: Implemented deep two-way selection sync between preview iframe and editor sidebar.
  • Floating Text Toolbar: Added inline formatting (Bold, Italic, Link) via a smart selection-aware toolbar in the preview.
  • Array Editing UI: Enabled direct add/delete of items for FAQ, Feature Grids, Comparison Matrix, and Tech Stack via inline buttons.
  • Glowy UI: Added premium animated selection rings and focus states for blocks and text fields.
  • Tier 1 Block Migration: Converted all foundational blocks to full inline editing support.
  • Nested Property Engine: Enhanced UnifiedEditor to handle dot-notation updates (e.g. items.0.title) for complex blocks.
  • Matrix Mastery: Restructured Comparison Matrix and enabled inline cell editing.
  • Pages Default: Pages now default to Block Builder mode, removing the legacy mode toggle.

v0.4.56 - Block Builder Stability & Persistence 🧱 ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 20, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Core Feature)

  • Persistence Check: Cache headers bypass enabled via revalidatePath.
  • Comparison Matrix: Styling engine unlocked for premium layouts.
  • Preview Sync: Fixed circular dependency in Unified Editor.
  • Array Editor: Implemented recursive field rendering for FAQ/Matrix/Features.

v0.4.54 - Documentation & Quick Start Overhaul 📚 ✅

Effort: 4 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 16, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Beta Readiness)

  • Quick Start Overhaul: Rewrote the installation guide for non-developers, focusing on the Zero-Config GitHub Fork workflow.
  • New Guides: Implemented detailed documentation for Content Management, Theme Customization, End-Users, and Troubleshooting.
  • Redesigned Index: Category-based hierarchy for /docs with Support section integration.
  • Slug Standardization: Unified and simplified slugs for all new documentation pages.

v0.4.53 - CTA Block & Universal Styling 🎨 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 16, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Block System)

  • CTA Block: Implemented responsive Call to Action block with alignment/button controls.
  • Universal Styling: Enabled styleOptions (Background/Padding/Width) for all major block types.
  • Seed Mastery: Achieved 100% styling parity across all 7 business presets (Official, Marketing, Blog, Restaurant, Service, Software-Dev, Blank) with visual rhythm.
  • Legal Page Restoration: Replace placeholder legal pages with comprehensive, business-specific content (Handoff created).

v0.4.55 - Feature Pages & Official Preset 🦎 ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 18, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Content & Navigation)

  • Official Business Type: Finalized lizardware-official with rich content.
  • Feature Pages: Restored 6 feature pages with block-based layouts.
  • Testing Hub: Updated milestones and version tracking.

v0.4.49 - Site Max Width & Layout Polish 📐 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 16, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Design Control)

  • Global Setting: Added "Site Max Width" range slider (1024px-1920px) to Visual Identity.
  • Theme Integration: Hooked into ThemeConfig and globals.css variable system.
  • Deep Linking: Implemented hash-based auto-open for Accordions (e.g., #layout-structure).
  • Navigation Shortcut: Added nested "Layout & Style" link to OrbitalNav for direct access.

v0.4.48 - Admin Navigation & Theming Enhancements 🎨 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 15, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (UX Polish)

  • Persistent Branding: Implemented persistent colors for OrbitalNav dropdowns.
  • Internal Hub: Rebranded to Monochrome/White with icon integration.
  • Testing Hub: Rebranded to Yellow for visibility.
  • Dark Mode Fixes: Adjusted Design Hub blue to Sky for better contrast.
  • Mobile Parity: Synced all branding changes to mobile drawer.

v0.4.47 - Feature Pages Recovery & Official Enhancement 🦎 ✅

Effort: 4 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 15, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Content & Navigation)

  • Page Recovery: Restored 6 core feature pages with dynamic block rendering (layout_id='blocks').
  • Navigation Fix: Repaired 'Features' dropdown structure and orphaned child links in D1.
  • Lizardware Official: Created dedicated business type and rich seed file (8-10 blocks per feature).
  • Template Isolation: Blacklisted internal seeds from public template distribution.
  • Roadmap Integration: Queued "Navigation System Overhaul" for Phase 5.

v0.4.47 - Header Widget Standardization 💎 ✅

Effort: 1 hour | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 14, 2026)
Priority: LOW (Visual Consistency)

  • System Advanced: Migrated custom health widget to standardized component.
  • Design Hub: Added Design System Health widget.
  • Pattern Verification: Validated Dashboard Widgets pattern across all hubs.

v0.4.46 - Command Bar Standardization 🧭 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 14, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (UX Consistency)

  • Global Upgrade: Standardized AdminCommandBar across all 40+ pages.
  • Prop Refactor: Replaced legacy labelCollapse with buttonType.
  • Launch Buttons: Enforced variant="ghost" project-wide.

v0.4.45 - Phase 3: Comprehensive Header Enrichment 💎 ✅

Effort: 4 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 14, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Visual Excellence)

  • Hub Summaries: Migrated Quick Stats from Content, Design, and Growth hubs into integrated header center widgets.
  • High-Impact Integration: Enriched headers for Testing Hub, SEO Toolkit, Module Manager, and Visual Identity.
  • System Forge: Standardized runtime version and storage status indicators (D1/R2 Master).
  • Content Detail: Added taxonomy and registry status widgets to Blog Authors/Categories.
  • Redundancy Purge: Removed all secondary status cards and stats grids from page bodies project-wide.

v0.4.44 - Phase 2: AdminHeader Widget System 🏗️ ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 14, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Architectural Standardization)

  • AdminHeaderWidget: Created reusable status component with support for variants, icons, and pulse effects.
  • Header Extension: Updated AdminHeader to support widgets (pills) and centerWidget props.
  • Initial Rollout: Migrated Analytics, SEO Redirects, and Nav Editor to the new standardized system.
  • Stat Integration: Successfully prototyped header-embedded stats in Pages Playground.

v0.4.43 - Admin Navigation Finalization 🧭 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 14, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (UX Consistency)

  • Growth Hub: Migrated Index (/admin/growth).
  • Design Hub: Migrated Identity (/admin/design/identity).
  • Content Hub: Migrated Pages & Changelogs managers.
  • Cleanup: Removed all legacy useAdminActions hooks.

v0.4.40 - Navigation Standardization (Back Buttons) 🧭 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 14, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (UX Consistency)

  • Testing Hub Index: Migrated to AdminCommandBar.
  • Testing Hub Pages: Migrate sub-pages (Notes, UAT, etc.).
  • System Hub: Migrate Advanced Settings, Docs, Logs.
  • Growth Hub: Migrate Analytics, Newsletter.
  • Design Hub: Migrate Theme, Identity, Navigation.
  • Pattern Enforcement: Ensure explicit path navigation for all back buttons.
  • Legacy Functional Audit: Scan pre-standardization commits (~Jan 12-13) to identify badge props or functional elements removed during migration for potential restoration.

v0.4.39 - Admin Layout Architecture & Refinement 📐 ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 14, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Architectural Debt)

  • AdminPageContainer: Standardized layout component with breakout logic to neutralize parent padding.
  • Negative Margin Removal: Purged hacks from Media Vault and Blazing Blogger features.
  • Component Decoupling: Refactored BlogList to favor clean properties over internal layout hacks.
  • Type Safety Verification: Confirmed layout transition via full tsc --noEmit audit.

v0.4.38 - Admin Layout Standardization 📐 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 13, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Design Consistency)

  • Media Library Full-Width: Implemented full-width layout for Media Library on mobile/tablet (removing container padding).
  • Global Admin Layout: Apply full-width responsiveness to all Admin pages/cards (AdminHeader, AdminFilterBar, Content tables).
  • Card Standardization: Ensure all admin cards use rounded-none and border-x-0 on mobile viewports.

v0.4.36 - Storage Deep Linking & Status Feedback 🔗 ✅

Effort: 2 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 13, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (UX Flow)

  • Deep Linking Engine: Implemented highlight and section param handling in Advanced Settings to auto-open and pulse target sections.
  • Storage Intelligence: Added live provider badges (R2, DB) and context-aware asset counts to Media Library.
  • Configuration Bridge: Created direct "Configure Connection" links in empty/offline storage states that teleport users to the setup controls.
  • API Resilience: Hardened /usage-stats to handle disconnected providers gracefully.

v0.4.35 - Storage Configuration & Navigation UX 📦 ✅

Effort: 4 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 13, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Infrastructure UX)

  • Vault Settings Module: Implemented sub-modal for Media Vault name and default storage provider selection.
  • Storage Infrastructure Links: Added visual verification for provider availability with deep links to system forge.
  • Strategic Deep-Linking: Implemented targeted "Config-to-Forge" navigation with auto-expanding accordions and visual highlighting beacon.
  • Responsive Admin Header: Refined AdminHeader layout for tablet/mobile devices with center-aligned stacking.
  • Orbital Navigation Polish: Optimized search and launch site buttons for narrow viewports.
  • Media Edit Mode Polish: Added "Reset" button and implemented "Full-Screen Focus" with background scroll lock.

v0.4.34 - Setup Authentication Fixes 🔐 ✅

Effort: Hotfix | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 12, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (First Run Experience)

  • Setup Middleware Whitelist: Excluded setup routes from authentication to prevent login redirects.
  • R2 Bundle Fix: Added missing R2 binding to wrangler template for CI/CD deployments.
  • Build Workflow Docs: Updated environments.md with correct config generation flow.

v0.4.33 - Edge Runtime & Dev Resilience 🚀 ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 12, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Build Stability)

  • Edge Bundling Fix: Isolated API dependencies in bulk, reorder, usage routes to prevent OpenNext build failures.
  • Dev Mode Compatibility: Enabled filesystem fallback for critical admin APIs when D1 is offline.
  • Migration Hardening: Implemented schema consolidation to prevent "no such column" errors on fresh installs.
  • Template Sync: Automated distribution of v0.4.33 to public repositories.

v0.4.31 - D1 Storage Limits & UI 🛡️ ✅

Effort: 1 hour | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 12, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Reliability)

  • Quota System: Implemented 100MB soft limit for D1 Media.
  • Usage UI: Added Usage Progress Bar to Media Library sidebar.
  • API Support: Added /api/media/usage-stats endpoint.
  • UX Feedback: Status updates immediately on upload/delete.

v0.4.30 - Zero-Config D1 Media Storage 📦 ✅

Effort: 1 hour | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 12, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Zero-Config Requirement)

  • D1 Storage Provider: Implemented D1Storage to save binary blobs to database.
  • Blob Serving API: Created /api/media/blob/[id] for image delivery.
  • Zero-Config Fallback: Made D1 Storage the default production fallback (auto-enabled).
  • UI Support: Added D1 option to Advanced Settings media selector.

v0.4.29 - Dev Performance & Local Media 🚑 ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 12, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Dev Experience)

  • Dev Server Performance: Implemented Request Memoization (React cache) to fix 20s+ page loads.
  • Local Media Security: Implemented dev-uploads strategy to secure local test assets from git.
  • Preview Stability: Fixed infinite redirect loop to /setup.
  • Bug Fixes: Resolved "No media provider" error in development.

v0.4.30 - Testing Hub & Homepage Stabilization 🧪 ✅

Effort: 1 hour | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 10, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Template Integrity)

  • Testing Module Visibility: Fixed environment detection to show Testing Hub in dev/preview/production while hiding from template builds.
  • Homepage Fallback: Corrected default homePageSlug to "home" and replaced placeholder marketing hero with clean "Welcome" screen.
  • Database Synchronization: Ensured site config persists homepage slug correctly across all environments.
  • Template Sanitization: Enhanced sync-template.js to hide internal testing tools from end-user distributions.

v0.4.29 - Advanced Settings Refactor 🪗 ✅

Effort: 30 min | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 10, 2026)
Priority: LOW (UI Polish)

  • Accordion Standardization: Replaced manual accordion implementations with standard UI component.
  • Visual Consistency: Unified header/content flow in Advanced Settings page.
  • Code Cleanup: Removed ad-hoc state management.

v0.4.28 - Cloudflare Variable Standardization & R2 Polish ☁️ ✅

Effort: 3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 10, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (Robustness)

  • Variable Verification: Confirmed CF_PROJECT_NAME is a custom variable; implemented robust handling for its absence.
  • R2 Provisioning Polish: Made project name optional in on-demand R2 setup with fallbacks to lizardware-cms.
  • Auto-Provisioning: Aligned initial setup wizard with simplified variable requirements.
  • UX Feedback: Improved manual binding instructions for headless/manual provisioning scenarios.
  • Robustness: Implemented checkR2, verify-bindings.js, and fixed production DB schema desync.
  • CI Reliability: Fixed JSON output parsing for automated deployments.

v0.4.25 - Cloudinary Media Storage Integration 🛰️ ✅

Effort: 4 hours | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 10, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Production Feature Parity)

  • CloudinaryStorage Engine: Full CRUD implementation using fetch API with SHA-1 signed uploads.
  • Factory Pattern: Dynamic provider instantiation in getMediaStorage based on site configuration.
  • Schema Support: Extended SiteConfig with Cloudinary credentials (cloudName, apiKey, apiSecret, folder).
  • Admin UI: Comprehensive configuration section in Advanced Settings with folder customization.
  • Provider-Aware UX: Updated Media Library to display active storage status (R2 vs Cloudinary).
  • Security Hardening:
    • Added cloudName format validation (alphanumeric + hyphens) to prevent SSRF attacks.
    • Implemented 30-second timeout for uploads, 10-second timeout for deletes.
    • Enhanced error messages with HTTP status codes.
  • Configuration Sync: Synchronized media provider preferences to D1 for infrastructure consistency.

🔐 Critical for Beta

v0.4.26 - R2 Media Storage Backend 📦 ✅

Effort: 3 days | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 10, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Production Feature)

  • R2Storage Engine: Full CRUD implementation with D1 metadata.
  • Secure API: Protected /api/admin/media endpoints for upload/list/delete.
  • Preview Proxy: Zero-config file serving via /api/media/file/[key].
  • Foundation: Media table migration (111) and storage config.

v0.4.27 - R2 Media UI Integration 🎨 ✅

Effort: 1 day | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 10, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Production Feature)

  • Media Library UI: Drag-and-drop upload, grid view, delete actions.
  • Editor Integration: Image insertion in Blog/Page builder and Rich Text.
  • Visual Identity: Logo upload connected to R2.
  • Components: MediaPickerModal, ImageInserterButton.

v0.4.20 - Migration System Repair (Upgrade Fix) 🧱 ✅

Effort: Hotfix | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 9, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Production Stability)

  • Upgrade Path Restoration: Restored missing ALTER TABLE statements for is_template, site_config, and layout_id.
  • Dual-Mode Strategy: Implemented migration pattern supporting both fresh installs and existing database upgrades.
  • Bug Fix: Resolved "no such column: layout_id" error for alpha testers.

v0.4.32 - Content Organization & Nav Integration 🧭 ✅

Effort: Medium | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 12, 2026)
Priority: High (UX Consistency)

  • Content Categorization: Integrated category selection and filtering for Pages and Blog Posts.
  • Unified Navigation/Category Model: Categories are congruence across Navigation and Content types.
  • D1 Migration: Added category_id to Pages table (115_add_page_categories.sql).

v0.4.23 - Admin UX & High-Density Popup Polish 💅 ✅

Effort: 1 day | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 10, 2026)
Priority: Medium (Design Consistency)

  • High-Density Modals: Standardized all system popups (Media, Variables, Shortcuts, Settings) to a compact, desktop-first aesthetic.
  • Top-Aligned Layout: Repositioned modals from centered to top-aligned (pt-32) to maximize screen real estate and reduce eye travel.
  • Z-Index Standardization: Unified all popups to z-[9999] to ensure they appear above fixed navigation elements.
  • Premium UI Detailing: Added motion backdrops, gradient accents, and ultra-compact typography for a "Pro" administrative feel.
  • Route Picker Optimization: Drastically compacted the Route Picker for high-density navigation editing.

v0.4.24 - Content Hub Actions & Unified Editor Integration 🛠️ ✅

Effort: Low | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 10, 2026)
Priority: Medium

  • Content Hub Actions: Refine "New Post/Page" workflow (evaluate modal vs direct link logic).
  • Unified Editor Integration: Ensure all admin widgets and shortcuts point to correct Unified Editor routes with slugs.

v0.4.21 - Growth Suite & Navigation Refinements 📈 ✅

Effort: 1 day | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 10, 2026)
Priority: High (Feature Parity)

  • Newsletter Module: Implemented subscriber management (D1), manual add, and CSV export.
  • Analytics Module: Configuration for Google/Plausible/Custom analytics with dashboard integration.
  • Navigation Editor: Fixed UX issues (click-to-edit, ghost items), renamed buttons, restored route picker.
  • Cleanup: Removed deprecated "Services" module and feature flags.

v0.4.19 - Migration System Hardening 🧱 ✅

Effort: Hotfix | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 7, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (System Stability)

  • Schema Consolidation: Unified pages and site_config columns into base schemas (004, 005) to prevent ALTER TABLE failures.
  • Idempotency Fixes: Fixed INSERT INTO → INSERT OR IGNORE INTO in migrations 098/102.
  • Dev Fallback: Implemented filesystem fallback for Changelog module when D1 is unavailable.
  • Verification: Confirmed 105 SQL commands execute flawlessly on fresh install.

v0.4.18 - Preview Environment Stability & Content Restoration 🛡️ ✅

Effort: Hotfix | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 7, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Environment Parity)

  • Preview Stability: Fixed npm run preview build chain (resolved fs/EPERM issues).
  • Content Parity: Restored Privacy, Terms, Support rich content in D1 and synced to Dev fallbacks.
  • Setup Logic: Fixed Home -> Setup redirection loop in Preview via site_config seeding.
  • Verification: Confirmed npm run preview matches npm run dev functional state.

v0.4.17 - Navigation Phase 2: DB Migration 🧭 ✅

Effort: 1 day | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 7, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (System Architecture)

  • D1 Schema: Created navigation_items table with hierarchy support.
  • API Endpoints: Implemented CRUD APIs for navigation items.
  • Admin UI: Refactored Navigation Editor to persist changes to D1.
  • Migration: Seeded database with default navigation structure.
  • Verification: Confirmed dynamic rendering across Dev, Preview, and Production.

v0.4.16 - Migration Safety & Error Tolerance 🛡️ ✅

Effort: 30 min | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 7, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Stability)

  • ALTER TABLE Safety Audit: Reviewed all migrations for unsafe column additions.
  • Enhanced Error Handling: Updated init-database API to detect and skip duplicate column errors.
  • Debug Logging: Added skip tracing (⏭️ Skipped (already applied)) for upgrade diagnostics.
  • Verification: Confirmed idempotent re-runs work without crashes.

Value: Users can now safely re-run Setup or apply partial upgrades without database corruption.

v0.4.15 - Setup & Migration Stability 🛠️ ✅

Effort: Hotfix | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 7, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Blocker)

  • Setup Wizard Fix: Resolved "no such table: users" error in local/preview environments.
  • Navigation Fix: Renamed manual migrations (097-099) to ensure correct execution order, restoring "Features" dropdown.
  • Verification: Confirmed clean setup flow and table creation.

v0.4.14 - Navigation UX & Content Shortcuts ✅

v0.4.0 - Authentication System (CRITICAL) ✅

Effort: 2-3 days | Status: ✅ Complete
Implementation Plan: docs/developers/auth-strategy.md

Requirements:

  • Decision: Choose auth provider (Clerk selected)
  • Implement admin authentication system
  • Replace Cloudflare Access with proper auth
  • Add role-based access control (Owner, Admin, Editor, Viewer roles)
  • Protect all /admin/* routes with middleware
  • Add user profile management UI
  • Implement session management and refresh
  • Add logout functionality (via Clerk UserButton)
  • Test auth flow (signup, login, password reset)

Implementation Details:

  • Auth Provider: Clerk (v6.36.5) with Edge-first middleware
  • Middleware: src/middleware.ts protecting all /admin routes
  • Components: UserMenu, UserIdentityMobile with dynamic role badges
  • Utilities: src/lib/clerk-auth.ts abstraction layer for future flexibility
  • RBAC: Hierarchical roles via Clerk publicMetadata (owner > admin > editor > viewer)
  • Profile Page: /admin/profile with Clerk's UserProfile component
  • Webhook: /api/webhooks/clerk syncing users to D1 authors table
  • Sign-In: Custom themed /sign-in page with premium glassmorphism UI

[!NOTE]
Complete: Full authentication system functional. Users can sign in, manage profiles, and system displays correct role badges. Webhook sync ensures Clerk users appear in blog author attribution.

Value: Multi-user support ready, foundation for Beta testing complete

v0.4.1 - Cloudflare API Automation ⚡ ✅

Effort: 3-4 hours | Status: ✅ Complete
Priority: HIGH (Setup friction eliminated)

  • One-click KV namespace creation via Cloudflare API
  • One-click D1 database creation and migration execution
  • One-click R2 bucket creation with CORS configuration (added to auto-provision)
  • Automatic wrangler.jsonc updates with binding IDs
  • Error handling for invalid tokens and permission issues
  • Setup wizard integration (Instant Provisioning UI)
  • First Run Experience: Redirect root / to /setup (or show informative splash page) if system is unconfigured.
  • Token Helpers: Add UI instructions/links for finding API Token & Account ID (e.g., "Where do I find this?" tooltips).
  • Quick Start CTAs: Add direct /setup link to "Get Started Free" block in docs/01-quick-start.
  • Step 1 Auto-Detection: Build function to detect if repository is already cloned/deployed to minimize Step 1 instructions.

Implementation Details:

  • API Utilities: src/lib/cloudflare-api.ts handles REST calls to Cloudflare
  • Automation Route: /api/admin/setup/auto-provision orchestrates the flow
  • UI: Added "🚀 Instant Provisioning" card to the Resource Prerequisites setup step
  • Environment: Added CF_API_TOKEN and CF_ACCOUNT_ID documentation to .env.example

Value: Reduces setup time from 15-20 minutes down to 2-3 minutes.⚡

v0.4.2 - Block-Based Page Builder (Phase 1) 🧱

Effort: 3-4 days | Status: ✅ Core Complete (80% Overall)
Priority: HIGH (Beta differentiator)

  • Block Library UI in editor sidebar
  • Core blocks: Hero, Feature Grid, Testimonial Carousel, FAQ Accordion, Contact Form, Columns Layout, Rich Text, Card, Spacer
  • Drag-and-drop interface using dnd-kit
  • JSON-based block storage in page metadata
  • React component registry for blocks
  • MDX generation from block JSON
  • Editor Mode Toggle (Classic WYSIWYG ↔️ Builder)
  • Block Properties Panel with WYSIWYG editor for text fields
  • Block Canvas with visual editing and preview
  • Columns Layout Fix: Side-by-side rendering in both preview and builder
  • Mobile-responsive block previews (Device toggle in editor)
  • Block templates and presets (Added default layouts)
  • Advanced block configurations (Padding/Margin fine-tuning)

Recent Updates (Jan 3, 2026):

  • ✅ Fixed block drag-and-drop persistence (circular dependency resolution)
  • ✅ Integrated RichTextEditor into block properties for textarea fields
  • ✅ Fixed columns layout to display side-by-side (not stacked)
  • ✅ Refined editor bottom navigation bar (h-14, centered status)
  • ✅ Fixed blog list hydration error (nested link tags)
  • ✅ Live Preview Engine: Reactive client-side wrapper for instant layout switching
  • ✅ New Page Layouts: Documentation (Sidebar Right) and Hero Power (Full Width)
  • ✅ Database Resilience: Robust seed SQL parsing and idempotent inserts

Value: Makes CMS accessible to non-technical users

v0.4.3 - Admin Hub & Navigation Architecture 🛰️

Effort: 1 day | Status: ✅ Complete
Priority: HIGH (System Organization)

  • Hierarchical Restructure: Moved all admin pages into logical hubs (/admin/content, /admin/growth, /admin/design, /admin/system).
  • Design Hub Unification: Unified features, theme, identity, and navigation under the Visual Forge.
  • Growth & SEO Hub: Simplified monetization and SEO management.
  • System Hub Consolidation: Centralized advanced settings, docs, roadmap, and changelog.
  • Global Nav Sync: Updated OrbitalNav and mobile drawer to reflect new hierarchy.
  • 500 Error Resolution: Fixed critical server-side initialization errors (fs/path in non-Node environments).
  • Hub Card Gradient System: Standardized color tokens for all module cards.

Value: Scalable architecture for future module growth.

v0.4.4 - System Stability & Diagnostics 🩺

Effort: 1 day | Status: ✅ Complete
Priority: CRITICAL (Production Reliability)

  • Build-Time Provisioning: Moved Cloudflare resource creation to prebuild pipeline (Zero-config setup).
  • System Diagnostics: Added /admin/diagnostics for real-time connection status monitoring.
  • Robust Error Handling: Fixed SQL migration parser for inline comments and improved auth error guidance.
  • Zero-Config Deployment: Auto-detection of project settings from wrangler.jsonc.
  • R2 Deployment Fix: Conditional bindings to prevent errors on accounts without R2.
  • Documentation Audit: Overhaul of environments.md and creation of historical archive.

Value: Eliminates Setup Wizard friction and ensures reliable production deployments.

v0.4.3 - Theme System Refinement 🎨

Effort: 2-3 hours | Status: ✅ Complete
Priority: HIGH (UX Polish)

  • Component-Specific Variables: Added Tier 1.5 theme variables (accordionBackground, buttonBackground, cardBackground, inputBackground)
  • Theme Preset Polishing: Updated all 6 presets with distinct component colors and softer light mode palettes
  • Component Migration: Migrated Homepage, Accordion, ContactForm, and Block components to use new variables
  • Theme Transformer UI: Reorganized sidebar into "Global Foundations", "UI Components", "Page Sections"
  • CSS Integration: Added CSS custom properties and Tailwind utilities for component variables
  • Light Mode Enhancement: Darkened backgrounds 30-40%, eliminated harsh whites
  • Theme Polish: Enhanced Classic (emerald pop), MSP (true blue), Neon Purple (electric violet)

Value: Granular UI component control, better visual hierarchy, more comfortable color palettes.

v0.4.4 - Page Templates System 📄

Effort: 2-3 days | Status: Planned
Priority: MEDIUM (complements page builder)

  • Template library UI
  • Pre-built templates: Landing Page, About, Services, Pricing, Contact
  • Template preview with live data
  • One-click template installation
  • Template export/import functionality
  • Custom template saving

Value: Quick-start for new users, showcase block system

v0.4.5 - Theme Persistence & Dev Mode Fixes 🎨

Effort: Hotfix | Status: ✅ Complete
Priority: CRITICAL (Production Fix)

  • Theme Persistence: Fixed critical bug where saving themes deleted global architecture tokens
  • Dev Mode Compatibility: Fixed setup-lock API to work without Cloudflare bindings

v0.4.6 - Database Initialization Fix & Production Deployment 🚀

Effort: 1 day | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 5, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (Production Reliability)

  • Build-Time Database Migration: Split DB initialization to avoid "Too many subrequests" error
    • Structural SQL now runs via wrangler d1 execute in GitHub Actions (Step 6.5)
    • Runtime only executes lightweight business-type seed data
  • Database Initialization Bug Fix: Updated init-database API to preserve newlines in SQL execution, fixing critical bug where inline comments caused table creation failures
  • Production Deployment: Deployed to lizardware_cms.workers.dev using native Cloudflare integration
  • Repository Strategy: Documented single-repo multi-branch approach (develop/production/template)
  • Documentation Corrections: Fixed incorrect "Pages tab" references in Quick Start docs
  • Deployment Guides: Created comprehensive walkthroughs for production setup

Value: Eliminates Setup Wizard runtime errors, enables successful first-time deployments.

v0.4.7 - Dev Server Stabilization & Distribution Strategy 🚑 (Jan 5, 2026)

Effort: 1 day | Status: ✅ Complete
Priority: CRITICAL (Dev Experience)

  • Dev Server Fix: Resolved npm run dev hang by decoupling docs generation
  • Documentation Recovery: Restored docs/developers and internal testing tools lost during template merge
  • Recursion Fix: Cleaned up infinite directory loops from release script bug
  • Distribution Strategy: Implemented docs/SETUP-FORK.md and release packaging tools

Value: Restored functional local development environment.

v0.4.12 - Distribution Strategy Refinement 💎 (Jan 6, 2026)

Effort: 0.5 days | Status: ✅ Complete
Priority: LOW (Strategic Polish)

  • Comparision Matrix Expansion: Added deep-dive metric rows (Setup Time, Support, etc.) to help users choose right path.
  • Pricing Tier Strategy: Defined logical progression: Free (Pages) → $50 (Workers) → $100 (Template) → Enterprise.
  • Visual Polish: Updated iconography and color coding for better clarity.

v0.4.12 - Comparison Matrix & Changelog Spec 📋 (Jan 6, 2026)

Effort: 0.5 days | Status: ✅ Complete
Priority: HIGH (Required for v0.5.0 Beta)

  • Comparison Matrix Component: Extracted reusable ComparisonMatrix block, registered in Block Builder (comparison-matrix), supports dynamic columns/rows.
  • Changelog Architecture Spec: Defined strategy (Internal vs External), authored full implementation spec for D1-based Changelog Module.
  • Agent Handoff: Created kickoff scripts and architectural docs for Gemini 3 Pro High.

v0.4.12 - Changelog Management System (Module) 📋

Estimated Effort: 2 days | Actual: 1.5 days | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 6, 2026)
Priority: HIGH (Feature Enhancement)

  • Database & APIs: Implemented changelogs table migration (037), D1 storage layer, and semantic-versioned CRUD endpoints.
  • Admin List View: Full filtering (status, category), search, bulk operations, and settings modal for release notes.
  • Release Editor: Dedicated ChangelogEditor component with UnifiedEditor integration and strict version validation.
  • Public Pages: Premium timeline at /changelog with archive section, detail pages at /changelog/[version], and ES2017-compatible markdown rendering.
  • Settings API: Built /api/admin/changelogs/settings with configurable archive threshold and column layouts.
  • Navigation: Integrated into Content Hub (admin) and site navigation (public); added feature flag to Module Manager.
  • Development Fallbacks: Complete local JSON support for all APIs in dev mode.

Value: Professional release notes management for Software/SaaS businesses; enables transparent product communication.

v0.5.1 - Database Backup & Recovery 🛡️

Effort: 3-4 days | Status: Planned
Priority: HIGH (Disaster Recovery)

  • Phase 1: Manual Essentials
    • API: Export (JSON streaming)
    • API: Import (Validation & Conflict Resolution)
    • UI: /admin/system/backup interface
  • Phase 2: Automation (R2)
    • Cron Trigger configuration
    • Auto-backup worker logic
  • Phase 3: Security & Polish
    • Admin/Owner role enforcement
    • Private R2 bucket provisioning

v0.5.x - Production & Custom Deployment Scripts 🚀

Effort: 2-3 days | Status: Planned
Priority: MEDIUM (Infrastructure Tooling)

  • Production Sync Script (sync-production.js)
    • Transform lizardware-dev → lizardware-prod
    • Apply production-specific environment configurations
    • Auto-push to dedicated production-dist branch
    • Document production-only customizations (analytics, error tracking, etc.)
  • MSP Custom Deployment (sync-msp.js)
    • Create lizardware-MSP branch with specialized MSP content
    • Apply custom MSP-specific branding, navigation, and feature pages
    • Implement MSP-specific seed data and homepage content
    • Auto-push to dedicated lizardware-msp branch/repo

Value: Establishes clear separation between dev, template, production, and custom builds. Enables specialized deployments for different use cases without cross-contamination.

v0.5.x - Wiki-Style Admin Editing ✏️

Effort: 3-5 days | Status: Planned
Priority: HIGH (differentiation)

  • Foundation: Created AdminEditProvider and AdminPageContainer injection logic (v0.4.77).
  • Registry: Established src/config/admin-page-registry.ts for granular control.
  • Data Layer: Implement D1 storage for widget positions and page content.
  • UI: Build "Edit Mode" overlays and component configuration modals.
  • Widgets: Create comprehensive widget library (Stats, Health, Quick Links).

v0.5.1 - Media Library Enhancements (Post-Beta) 🖼️

Effort: 3-4 days | Status: Planned
Priority: MEDIUM (Scalability & Polish)

  • Phase 2: Scalability
    • Server-side pagination (Cursor-based API)
    • Infinite scroll implementation in MediaLibrary.tsx
  • Phase 3: Content Tools
    • Image Cropping (react-easy-crop integration in PreviewModal)
    • Smart Resize (Scale down options on save)
  • Phase 4: Organization
    • Virtual Folders/Collections (using prefix conventions)
    • Unused Asset Cleanup view
  • Phase 5: Performance
    • WebP auto-conversion on upload

Value: Enterprise-grade Digital Asset Management (DAM) capabilities.

v0.4.7 - Template Branch & Genericization 📚

Effort: 3-4 days | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 9, 2026)
Priority: CRITICAL (required for open-source release)

  • Template Branch Creation: Initialize template branch from develop
  • Content Cleanup: Remove Lizardware-specific docs, roadmap, and memories from template branch
  • White-Labeling: Remove hardcoded "Lizardware" references (replace with config values)
  • Config Genericization: Consolidate .env.example and wrangler.jsonc for end-users
  • Demo Data: Create generic seed data (removing Lizardware specific blog posts)
  • "Powered by Lizardware CMS" footer (white-label toggle)
  • Automated Sync: Implemented scripts/sync-template.js for one-click release automation
  • Admin branding customization UI

Value: Creates the clean, forkable version for public distribution (Option 4 Strategy)

v0.4.7 - Admin Dashboard Polish 💎 ✅

Effort: 2-3 days | Status: ✅ Complete (Jan 10, 2026)
Priority: MEDIUM (professional finish)

  • Standardize all card layouts and spacing
  • White Mode Admin Theme: Implement custom "White Mode" theme for admin dashboard. (Deferred to v0.5)
  • Add loading skeletons for all data-fetching components
  • Improve mobile navigation drawer (gestures, animations)
  • Add contextual help panels throughout admin (ShortcutsHint)
  • Refine Quick Stats Nav across all hub pages
  • Add "Recent Activity" widget to main dashboard
  • Keyboard shortcuts documentation panel
  • Auth Page Polish: Refine layout spacing and social icon consistency.

Value: Premium, polished user experience

v0.4.8 - Documentation & Video Walkthrough 📹

Effort: 2-3 days | Status: Planned
Priority: HIGH (critical for Beta testers)

  • Quick Start Overhaul (Step 1): Rewrite "Installation" for non-developers (GitHub Fork focus).
  • Quick Start Overhaul (Step 2): Eliminate "Clone & Install"; direct to Cloudflare Dashboard.
  • Quick Start Overhaul (Step 2A-5): Verify default CF build commands (remove OpenNext ref) & update screenshots.
  • Quick Start Overhaul (Step 3): Investigate "Smart Login Detection" for GitHub/Cloudflare.
  • Quick Start Overhaul (Step 3): Add deployment time expectations (2-10 mins) and "Visit" button screenshot instructions.
  • Setup Redirect Logic: Implement server-side re-route to /setup on FIRST BUILD ONLY (when setup_completed is false). Ensure no accidental redirects occur after setup.
  • ⚠️ CRITICAL: ALTER TABLE Migration Safety Audit: Completed comprehensive audit and implementation of schema consolidation. Removed 8 unsafe ALTER TABLE statements and fixed duplicate site_config definitions.
  • Proper Upgrade Process: Create automated /upgrade flow for existing users to apply migrations/schema changes without re-running /setup.
  • Forking Refinement (Step 1A): Improve "Fork Project" instructions (main branch only checks).
  • End-user setup guide (step-by-step, non-technical)
  • Content management guide (creating pages, posts, media)
  • Theme customization guide
  • Navigation management guide
  • Video walkthrough (5-10 min screen recording)
  • Troubleshooting FAQ
  • Developer documentation updates

Value: Reduces support burden, enables self-service

v0.4.9 - Performance Optimization ⚡

Effort: 2-3 days | Status: Planned
Priority: MEDIUM (Beta polish)

  • Lighthouse audit and fixes
  • Image lazy loading optimization
  • Code splitting review
  • Database query optimization (reduce N+1 queries)
  • Caching strategy review (Edge, KV, Browser)
  • Bundle size reduction
  • Core Web Vitals improvements

Value: Fast, snappy experience for Beta testers

v0.4.10 - Testing & Bug Fixes 🐛

Effort: 2-3 days | Status: Planned
Priority: HIGH (stability)

  • Manual testing checklist (all admin features)
  • Cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Mobile responsiveness audit (all pages)
  • Dark mode consistency check
  • UAT procedure validation
  • Bug triage and fixes
  • Edge case handling

Value: Stable, reliable Beta release

v0.4.11 - Beta Readiness 🎯

Effort: 2-3 days | Status: Planned
Priority: CRITICAL (final pre-Beta checklist)

  • Final security audit (OWASP top 10, pen-test)
  • Full deployment flow test (fork → Cloudflare → live)
  • Beta tester onboarding checklist creation
  • Demo content validation for all business types
  • Setup wizard final polish
  • Performance benchmarking
  • CHANGELOG.md update
  • GitHub release preparation

Value: Beta-ready CMS for external testers

v0.5.0 - BETA RELEASE 🚀

Date: TBD (after v0.4.1-v0.4.7 complete)
Milestone: First Public Beta

Release Checklist:

  • All quick wins (v0.4.1-v0.4.4) complete and merged
  • Authentication fully implemented and tested (v0.4.5)
  • Beta preparation complete (v0.4.6)
  • All testing complete, no critical bugs (v0.4.7)
  • CHANGELOG.md updated with v0.5.0 entry
  • GitHub release created with release notes
  • Documentation site updated
  • Beta announcement prepared (Twitter, GitHub, blog post)

Success Criteria:

  • ✅ Zero critical bugs or security issues

  • ✅ All admin features functional

  • ✅ Authentication working (multi-user ready)

  • ✅ Complete end-user documentation

  • ✅ Lighthouse score 85+ on all pages

  • ✅ Build time < 60 seconds

  • ✅ Genericized codebase (no Lizardware-specific hardcoding)

  • ✅ 5-10 Beta testers recruited

  • v0.3.21 - Admin UX Standardization & Overhaul

    • Refactor Admin Navigation Architecture (IA) for better grouping.
    • Deduplicate Site Information settings across Advanced & Visual Identity.
    • Standardize Action Buttons (Save/Create) in Bottom Command Bar.
    • Add Media Library and SEO Toolkit to primary navigation.

  • v0.3.20 - Performance, Cleanup & Verification

Post-Beta Roadmap

[!NOTE]
Beta First: Phases 5-10 will be prioritized based on Beta tester feedback. Forum features (Phase 8) deferred until authentication is battle-tested.

Phase 5: Beta Improvements (v0.6.0 → v0.6.18)

Goal: Address Beta feedback and polish priority features
Timeline: 3-4 weeks (post-Beta)
Trigger: After v0.5.0 Beta launched and feedback collected

  • Bug fixes from Beta testing
  • UX improvements based on tester feedback
  • Navigation Alignment Control 🧭: Add user-configurable navigation alignment (left/center/right) in Visual Identity → Layout & Style section
    • Dropdown selector next to Site Max Width control
    • Applies justify-self-start, justify-self-center, or justify-self-end to header nav element

v0.6.0 - CSS Modernization 🎨

  • Eliminate Tailwind CSS: Refactor entire codebase to use fully custom CSS/Modules, removing dependency on Tailwind for long-term maintainability and design control.
    • Mobile always centers (override setting for small screens)
    • Real-time preview via theme config
  • Setup Wizard Performance: Investigate and resolve UI latency when toggling 'Keep Existing Data' in BusinessTypeStep
  • Navigation System Overhaul: Redesign the navigation system to support multi-level dropdowns, mega-menus, and visual management (addressing current limitations).
  • Dynamic Variable System 🎰 (deferred from v0.3.x):
    • Visual variable pills in editors ({{siteName}}, etc.)
    • "Insert Variable" modal with autocomplete
    • Prevents accidental deletion of dynamic content
    • Tiptap extension for WYSIWYG integration
    • Centralized variable registry
  • Smart Upgrade Detection:
    • Logic to detect "fresh install" vs "upgrade" after redeploy
    • Specialized /upgrade route for handling schema migrations/content updates
    • Prevent /setup from running on existing installations
  • Media Library UI implementation (complete v0.4.15 work)
  • Site Search (D1 FTS5, Ctrl+K modal)
  • Publishing Workflow (Draft/Review/Scheduled states)
  • Performance optimizations (based on Lighthouse audits)
  • Documentation updates (FAQ, troubleshooting)
  • Theme Transformer Calibration: Dial in the high and low ends of each slider setting (font size, spacing, etc.) to prevent breaking the layout (based on Alpha feedback)
  • Pages Playground Image Cropping: Add ability to crop images for thumbnails while retaining full image on-click
  • How-To Guide Template: Create a reusable 'How-To' template based on the Quick Start layout for Pages Playground (interchangeable steps/elements)
  • Customizable Info Box Component: Create a reusable, theme-aware Info Box component for Pages Playground with static/hover border options
  • Cloudflare Dashboard Layout Document: Detailed documentation of the Cloudflare UI hierarchy to ensure consistent navigation instructions
  • Domain Registration Referral Link: Integrate a referral link to register custom domains directly within the platform.
  • Automated KV/D1 Setup: One-click KV namespace and D1 database creation via Cloudflare API in setup wizard
  • R2 Setup Automation: One-click R2 bucket creation and CORS configuration in setup wizard
  • Storage Analytics Dashboard: Real-time usage tracking and cost estimation for R2/GitHub storage
  • GitHub → R2 Migration Tool: Automated migration of existing media assets
  • Automated Rebuild Mechanism: Trigger Cloudflare rebuilds via GitHub API directly from Setup Wizard to finalize env var changes programmatically (eliminating manual redeploy step)
  • Backup & Restore Logic: Manual download/upload of full site state (Settings, Content, Database JSON/SQL, Theme) for local archiving and cross-environment migration.

Recipe Rolodex Module 🍳

Next Large Feature: A dedicated content module based on the Blog architecture, demonstrating custom content types.

  • Data Structure: New recipes table (D1) with specific columns for ingredients, steps, prep time, cook time, servings, and difficulty.
  • Admin Editor: Specialized editor extending the Unified Editor:
    • Ingredient list builder (repeater field)
    • Step-by-step instruction editor
    • Meta data sidebar (nutrition, difficulty, yield)
  • Public Views:
    • Recipe Card layout (with "Print" style)
    • Automatic schema.org/Recipe JSON-LD generation for SEO
    • Interactive Servings Scaler (client-side)
    • Unit conversion toggle (Metric/Imperial)
  • Integration: Featured Recipes widget block for Page Builder.

Editor 2.0: Phase 1 - Floating Property Panels 🎨

Vision Document: .future-dev/editor2.0/phase1_floating_panels.md

  • Floating Property Panel: Move block editing from sidebar to preview-adjacent floating panel
    • Contextual positioning (appears next to selected block)
    • Accordion sections: Content → Design → Advanced
    • Click-outside to dismiss
  • Inline Text Toolbar: Floating formatting bar on text selection (Bold, Italic, Link)
  • Enhanced Block Controls: Add style quick-picks to hover overlay
  • Sidebar Simplification: Reduce sidebar to Block Library + Page Settings only
  • "+ Add Block" FAB: Floating action button in preview for quick block insertion

Value: Users never leave preview context while editing. Addresses "disjointed" UX feedback.

Deliverables:

  • Polished, stable CMS based on real-world usage
  • Complete Media Library
  • Full-text search
  • Professional content workflow

Phase 6: White-Label & Public Release Prep 🎨

Status: Post-Beta (v0.6.x - v0.7.x)
Goal: Genericize CMS, theme marketplace, plugin system

Features:

  • Multi-Theme System Overhaul
    • Multiple saved themes (not just light/dark)
    • Individual theme management (update, delete, reset to factory default)
    • Per-page theme selection (different color schemes per page)
    • Theme marketplace/sharing capability
    • New Theme: "Terminal Protocol" (Authentic Unix/Retro terminal aesthetic: monospaced fonts, scanlines, blinking block cursor).
    • Proposed Diverse Theme Pack (v0.7.x):
      • Crimson Tide: Deep, aggressive red and graphite (High Impact)
      • Cherry Bomb: Vibrant pop-art red with white accents (Playful)
      • Red Velvet: Luxurious burgundy with gold accents (Premium)
      • Solar Flare: Intense amber/yellow on dark grey (High Vis)
      • Desert Sage: Muted terracotta and organic greens (Nature)
      • Oceanic Depth: Deepest whale blues and teals (Calm)
      • Blueprint: Royal blue with white line-art styling (Technical)
      • High Contrast BW: Pure black & white accessibility focus (Utility)
      • Vaporwave: Pink/Cyan/Purple gradients (Retro)
      • Lavender Haze: Soft purple and mist grey (Dreamy)
      • Peach Fuzz: Warm peach and coral tones (Friendly)
      • Glacial One: Icy blue, white, and silver (Corporate)
    • Pages Playground: Theme selector dropdown for each page
    • Layout Variation Engine (Future)
      • Industry-specific layout presets (e.g., 3-column info density for dashboards vs. single-column long scroll for mobile-first hospitality)
      • Dynamic layout switching based on theme selection
  • Generic Branding
    • Remove all Lizardware references
    • Customizable admin branding
    • White-label documentation
  • Plugin Architecture
    • Third-party extensions support
    • Plugin marketplace
  • Multi-Language Support
    • i18n for admin interface
    • Content translation workflow
  • Plugin system architecture (extensibility)
  • Advanced customization tools
  • Multi-language support (i18n framework)
  • Accessibility improvements (WCAG AA compliance)
  • Public documentation site
  • Video tutorials and screencasts
  • Demo environment hosted
  • GitHub public release preparation

Deliverables:

  • White-label ready CMS
  • Public docs + demos
  • Extensibility framework

Editor 2.0: Phase 2 - Block Consolidation 🧱

Vision Document: .future-dev/editor2.0/phase2_block_consolidation.md

  • Universal Text Block: Consolidate Hero/GradientHero/CTA/RichText into single block with variant presets
  • Smart List Block: Consolidate FAQ/FeatureGrid/UseCaseCards/TechStack/Testimonial into single block
  • Layout Block: Consolidate Columns/Column/Card into unified container
  • Migration Tool: Auto-convert existing blocks to new format on page save
  • Template Updates: Refresh all seed data with new block types

Value: Reduces block library from 18 → 7, simpler UX, smaller codebase.

Phase 7: Discovery & Analytics (v0.7.0 → v0.7.18)

Goal: Enhanced user experience and content discovery
Timeline: 4 weeks

Analytics & Insights (No Authentication Required)

  • Cloudflare Analytics integration
  • Content performance dashboard (views, time on page)
  • Popular content widgets (homepage)
  • Basic conversion tracking (newsletter signups)

Discovery Tools

  • Related content engine (AI-powered recommendations)
  • Newsletter integration (email capture, auto-digest)
  • Tag management UI (merge, rename, delete)
  • Social sharing optimizations (OG images, click tracking)

Quality of Life

  • Smart Carousel (auto WebP selection)
  • Image optimization automation
  • Bulk content operations
  • Import/export tools

Deliverables:

  • Analytics dashboard (admin-only, no user accounts needed)
  • Enhanced content discovery
  • Improved workflow tools

Phase 8: Forum & Community (v0.8.0 → v0.8.18)

Goal: Built-in discussion forums for community engagement
Timeline: 6-8 weeks
Prerequisites: ⚠️ Requires mature authentication from Beta testing

[!IMPORTANT]
Deferred Post-Beta: Forum implementation requires battle-tested authentication system. Database schema already exists (migrations 014-020).

Forum Implementation

  • Leverage existing database schema (migrations 014-020)
  • Forum admin dashboard at /admin/forum
  • Category management UI
  • Thread/reply system with rich text editor (reuse Tiptap)
  • Reaction system (like, upvote, downvote)
  • User reputation and badges
  • Moderation tools (reporting, queue, auto-moderation)
  • Forum homepage widget
  • Search integration (FTS5)
  • Email notifications

Deliverables:

  • Full-featured forum system
  • Moderation tools
  • Community engagement features

Database: Schema ready (migrations 014-020), UI/API deferred

Editor 2.0: Phase 3 - Showit Parity (v0.9.x+) 🎨

Vision Document: .future-dev/editor2.0/phase3_showit_parity.md
Competitive Analysis: .future-dev/editor2.0/competitor_analysis.md

Advanced editor features inspired by Showit, Webflow, and Framer:

  • Canvas System: Site-wide canvases for reusable headers/footers
  • Layer Management Panel: Z-index control, lock/hide layers
  • Absolute Positioning Mode: Toggle between Flow (current) and Free (drag anywhere)
  • Snap-to-Grid: Visual alignment guides during positioning
  • Separate Desktop/Mobile Layouts: Independent design for each viewport
  • Dual Editor View: Side-by-side desktop/mobile editing

Value: Achieves competitive parity with premium website builders while maintaining our open-source and edge-first advantages.

Dependencies: Requires Phase 1 (Floating Panels) and Phase 2 (Block Consolidation) complete.

Phase 11: Customer Portal & Multi-Tenant Scale

Goal: Advanced customer features and multi-tenant architecture
Timeline: 10 weeks
Version: 0.11.0 → 0.11.50 (Stable Release)

[!IMPORTANT]
Major Milestone: Version 0.11.50 represents a production-ready, multi-tenant CMS platform.

Customer Portal

  • Customer portal (/customer or /dashboard)
  • Account management (profile, billing, subscription)
  • Service integration framework:
    • Unifi API (network/camera alerts)
    • Cloud backup status
    • POS system integration
    • Webhook system for third-party integrations
  • Notification system (in-app + email + SMS)
  • Customer service request system
  • Read-only service status views

Multi-Tenant Architecture

  • Organization/tenant isolation
  • Row-level security in database
  • Tenant-specific configuration
  • Resource quotas and limits
  • Subdomain/custom domain support
  • Tenant billing and usage tracking

Advanced Content Workflows

  • Content approval workflows
  • Advanced collaborative editing
  • Role-based content visibility
  • Multi-language content management (i18n)

Deliverables:

  • Production-ready multi-tenant CMS (v0.11.50)
  • Customer portal with service integrations
  • Advanced collaboration tools
  • Enterprise-ready features

Phase 12: Advanced Scale & Enterprise

Goal: Enterprise features, marketplace, and continued growth
Timeline: Ongoing (12+ months)
Version: 0.12.0+

Marketplace Ecosystem

  • Theme marketplace (buy/sell themes)
  • Plugin marketplace (integrations, features)
  • Commission model (10-20% on sales)
  • Developer program and revenue sharing
  • Plugin API and SDK

Advanced Monetization

  • Subscription management (Stripe)
  • Usage-based billing (storage, bandwidth, users)
  • Membership tiers and gated content
  • Course platform (lessons, quizzes, certificates)
  • Webinar integration

Enterprise Features

  • SSO/SAML authentication
  • Advanced audit logging
  • Compliance tools (GDPR, SOC 2)
  • SLA monitoring and uptime guarantees
  • Dedicated support channels
  • White-glove onboarding

Scale & Operations

  • Customer support system
  • Advanced analytics for tenants
  • Automated backups and disaster recovery
  • Performance monitoring and optimization
  • Security audits and penetration testing

Deliverables:

  • Marketplace ecosystem
  • Enterprise-grade features
  • Self-sustaining platform
  • Industry-leading CMS solution

Version History & Phase Alignment

Phase Version Range Status Key Deliverable
Phase 1 v0.1.0 ✅ Complete Foundation & Deployment (Dec 2025)
Phase 2 v0.2.0 ✅ Complete Architecture & App Router (Dec 2025)
Phase 3 v0.3.0 ✅ Complete Admin Dashboard & Blog Engine (Dec 2025)
Phase 4 v0.3.1 → v0.5.0 🚧 Current (99%) Beta Preparation → Beta Release
Phase 5 v0.6.0 → v0.6.18 📋 Post-Beta Beta Improvements, Editor 2.0 Phase 1
Phase 6 v0.7.0 → v0.7.18 📋 Planned White-Label, Editor 2.0 Phase 2
Phase 7 v0.7.0 → v0.7.18 📋 Planned Discovery & Analytics
Phase 8 v0.8.0 → v0.8.18 📋 Deferred Forum & Community
Phase 9+ v0.9.0+ 📋 Future Editor 2.0 Phase 3, Multi-Tenant, Enterprise

[!NOTE]
Beta Release: v0.5.0 is the first public Beta milestone. All future phases prioritized based on Beta feedback.

Editor 2.0: Long-term editor improvements documented in .future-dev/editor2.0/.

Quick Reference: Current Status

📍 Where We Are:

  • Version: v0.4.74 (January 28, 2026)
  • Phase 4: 100% complete - System Architecture & Experience Polish Complete
  • Infrastructure: Authentication (Clerk), R2 + Cloudinary + D1 media, Navigation (D1), Growth Suite, Changelog Module
  • Database: 120+ migrations applied (idempotent & cross-environment compatible)
  • Admin Dashboard: Fully functional with high-density UX polish
  • Tools Operational: SEO, Theme Transformer, Block Builder, Content Management, Media Library
  • Editor: WYSIWYG inline editing, selection sync, block controls overlay

🎯 Immediate Priorities (v0.5.0 Beta):

  1. Documentation Overhaul (3-5 days) - Rewrite Quick Start for non-developers
  2. Proper Upgrade System (2 days) - Implement /upgrade route for existing users
  3. Testing & QA (3-4 days) - Cross-browser, mobile, security audit
  4. Performance Optimization (2-3 days) - Lighthouse 85+, Core Web Vitals
  5. Editor Polish - Selection sync completion, sidebar-to-preview scroll (see beta_focus.md)

🔐 Beta Blockers:

  • End-user setup guide (non-technical)
  • Video walkthrough (5-10 min)
  • Troubleshooting FAQ
  • Deployment flow validation (GitHub Fork → Cloudflare)

🔮 Post-Beta Vision (Editor 2.0):

  • v0.6.x: Floating property panels
  • v0.7.x: Block consolidation (18 → 7)
  • v0.9.x: Showit parity (canvases, layers, absolute positioning)
  • See Editor Comparison Matrix for competitive positioning

🚀 Beta Release Timeline:

  • Target: v0.5.0 (Early February 2026)
  • Estimated: 1-2 weeks from now
  • Status: Feature-complete, documentation & testing required

Periodic Reminders

[!TIP]
Version Alignment System: As requested, I'll periodically remind you to:

  1. Before new features: "Should we bump version to v0.4.X?"
  2. After milestones: "Time to update CHANGELOG.md and tag release"
  3. Weekly: "Roadmap progress review"
  4. Git sync: "Remember to commit and push to GitHub"

Strategic Pillars & Architecture

[!TIP]
This information has been moved to dedicated documentation:

  • Strategic Pillars & Metrics - Project strategy, ownership, and success metrics.
  • Architecture - System design, evolution, and cross-cutting concerns.
  • Technology Stack - Frameworks, tools, and libraries.

Resources

Strategy Documents

Comprehensive implementation plans available in .ai.docs/proposals/:

  • CMS Strategic Roadmap 2025-2026 — Master plan with 6 strategic pillars
  • Executive Summary — Quick overview and next steps
  • Master Index — Complete documentation catalog

Feature-Specific Plans

  • Pages Editor — 11-day implementation
  • Media Library — Cloudflare Images, 14 days
  • Site Search — D1 FTS, 10 days
  • Publishing Workflow — 7-day plan
  • Auth & RBAC — Clerk integration
  • Navigation Enhancement — Design Studio unification

Post-Beta Feature Modules (v0.6+)

Menu Management System

Effort: ~20 hours | Priority: Medium (Business Type Enhancement)
Target: v0.6.0 or later

  • Design and implement menu_items and menu_categories database tables
  • Create admin UI for menu builder with drag-and-drop section organization
  • Add rich menu item editor (name, description, price, dietary icons, images)
  • Implement display options (grid view, list view, PDF generation)
  • Add dietary filters (V, VG, GF, DF) and allergen warnings
  • Create public-facing menu display components
  • Enable seasonal availability toggles and chef's recommendations

v0.7.0 - Enterprise Features & Scale 🏢

Timeframe: March 2026

  • Multi-Site Management: Dashboard for managing multiple Lizardware instances.
  • Documentation Database Migration: Move all admin/developer docs from .md files to internal_docs table (reduce bundle size).
  • Advanced RBAC: Granular permission grids for custom roles.
  • Audit Logging: Comprehensive activity tracking for compliance.
  • SSO Integration: Enterprise identity support (Okta/Azure AD).

Rationale: The Restaurant & Hospitality business type currently uses a page-based placeholder for /menu. A full menu management system would unlock significant value for hospitality businesses and demonstrate the platform's extensibility.

Reservations/Booking System

Effort: ~20 hours | Priority: Medium (Business Type Enhancement)
Target: v0.6.0 or later

  • Design and implement reservations and booking_settings database tables
  • Create visual calendar with availability management
  • Build reservation form with guest details and special requests
  • Implement admin dashboard for today's reservations and upcoming bookings
  • Add time slot management and party size limits
  • Create email confirmation system
  • Consider future integrations (OpenTable, Resy, SMS reminders)

Rationale: The Restaurant & Hospitality business type currently uses a static page for /reservations. A full booking system would provide immediate value to hospitality businesses and could be extended to other business types (services, consultations, etc.).

Future Considerations (v0.8.x)

Factory Reset / Data Wipe

Effort: Low | Priority: Low (Testing/Switching Improvement)

  • Implement comprehensive "Factory Reset" logic to wipe all content (posts, authors, categories) when switching business types without "Keep Existing Data".
  • Prevent data leakage between seed applications (e.g. restaurant menu items appearing on a blog site).

Developer Experience Backlog

UI Codebase Refactoring (Post-Beta)

Effort: Low | Priority: Low (Code Hygiene)

  • Section Headers: Implement <AdminSectionHeader> to replace ad-hoc h3 typography classes (Audit Item 2).
  • Icon Sizing: Create unified ICON_SIZE constants to resolve mix of 16/18/20px icons (Audit Item 5).
  • Component Polish: Finalize refactor of MediaLibrary buttons to standard CommandBarButton.

Template Branch Automation

Effort: Medium (2-3 hours) | Priority: Low (DX Improvement)

  • Evaluate template sync strategies (see .ai.docs/template-branch-strategy-analysis.md)
  • Implement automated sanitization script to reduce sync time from 15min → 30sec
  • Consider orphan branch or CI/CD approach to eliminate "commits ahead/behind" messages

Last Updated: January 28, 2026, 4:20 AM PST (Editor 2.0 Research & Beta Focus Alignment)
Next Review: After v0.5.0 Beta launch (milestone-based updates)
Maintained By: Lizardministrator
Version Tracking: Strictly aligned with roadmap since Dec 26, 2025
Editor 2.0 Vision: .future-dev/editor2.0/

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