ObjectDocs Development Roadmap
This document outlines the development plan and feature roadmap for ObjectDocs, a GitHub-native documentation engine optimized for Vercel deployment.
🎯 Core Mission
ObjectDocs is purpose-built for GitHub-based repository documentation with seamless Vercel deployment integration. Our core objectives:
- Git-Native Workflow: Leverage GitHub's collaboration features (PRs, reviews, issues) as the primary content management system
- Zero-Config Deployment: Push to GitHub, auto-deploy to Vercel with optimal caching and CDN distribution
- Developer-First: Treat documentation as code—version controlled, peer-reviewed, and CI/CD integrated
📅 Development Roadmap
Phase 1: GitHub Integration & Vercel Optimization (Q1 2026)
GitHub-Native Features
Goal: Deep integration with GitHub repository workflows
- GitHub App for automated documentation syncing
- PR preview deployments via Vercel integration
- GitHub Issues integration for documentation feedback
- GitHub Actions workflows for automated builds and checks
- Branch-based documentation versioning
Technical Implementation:
- Use GitHub REST/GraphQL APIs for content fetching
- Implement Vercel Git integration hooks
- Create reusable GitHub Actions for linting and validation
- Support monorepo documentation with git submodules
Vercel Deployment Pipeline
Goal: Optimize for Vercel's edge network and build system
- ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration) configuration
- Edge Functions for dynamic content
- Optimal caching strategies (stale-while-revalidate)
- Preview deployments for every PR
- Production deployment automation
Technical Implementation:
- Configure
vercel.jsonfor optimal routing - Implement edge middleware for A/B testing
- Use Vercel Analytics for performance monitoring
- Integrate Vercel Image Optimization
- Set up custom domains with SSL automation
Phase 2: Enhanced Developer Experience (Q2 2026)
CLI & Automation Tools
Goal: Streamline repository-to-documentation workflow
- Enhanced ObjectDocs CLI with GitHub integration
- Automated content migration from README files
- Code snippet extraction from repository files
- API documentation generation from source code
- Automated changelog generation from commits
Technical Implementation:
- Extend
@objectdocs/cliwith GitHub API features - Use TypeScript AST parsing for API extraction
- Integrate conventional commits for changelog
- Support multi-repo documentation aggregation
AI-Powered Documentation Assistant
Goal: Leverage AI to enhance documentation quality
- AI-powered search with semantic understanding
- Auto-generate documentation from code comments
- Intelligent content suggestions based on repository
- Documentation quality scoring and recommendations
- Automated translation support
Technical Implementation:
- Integrate OpenAI API or local LLM models
- Use vector databases (Pinecone/Weaviate) for semantic search
- Implement Markdown AST analysis for content quality
- Support embeddings for documentation similarity
Phase 3: Collaboration & Advanced Features (Q3 2026)
Multi-Repository Documentation Hub
Goal: Unified documentation across multiple GitHub repositories
- Cross-repository search and navigation
- Centralized documentation portal for organizations
- Repository-level access control
- Automated aggregation from multiple sources
- Unified version management across repos
Technical Implementation:
- GitHub Organization API integration
- Implement repository discovery and indexing
- Support GitHub Teams for access control
- Create aggregated search index
Enterprise GitHub Features
Goal: Support GitHub Enterprise and advanced workflows
- GitHub Enterprise Server compatibility
- SAML/SSO integration via GitHub
- Fine-grained repository permissions
- Audit logging for documentation changes
- GitHub Advanced Security integration
Technical Implementation:
- Support GitHub Enterprise API endpoints
- Integrate with GitHub's OIDC provider
- Use GitHub's permission model for access control
- Implement webhook-based audit trails
🔧 Technical Infrastructure
GitHub Workflow Optimization
- Automated dependency updates via Dependabot
- GitHub Actions for continuous deployment
- Pull request checks and status badges
- Automated release notes from git tags
- Issue templates for documentation requests
Vercel Platform Features
- Edge Config for dynamic feature flags
- Vercel KV for caching layer
- Serverless Functions for API endpoints
- Web Analytics integration
- A/B testing with Edge Middleware
Performance & SEO
- Lighthouse score optimization (95+ target)
- Core Web Vitals monitoring
- Automatic sitemap generation from git history
- OpenGraph metadata from repository info
- Structured data for search engines
🚀 Deployment Architecture
Recommended Setup
Repository Structure:
├── content/ # Documentation MDX files
├── .github/
│ └── workflows/ # CI/CD automation
├── vercel.json # Deployment configuration
└── docs.site.json # Site metadataCI/CD Pipeline
- Push to GitHub → Triggers Vercel build
- PR Created → Generates preview deployment
- Merge to main → Auto-deploys to production
- Git Tag → Creates versioned documentation
📊 Priority Matrix
| Priority | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Critical | GitHub integration, Vercel deployment | Q1 2026 |
| 🟡 High | Developer tools, performance optimization | Q2 2026 |
| 🟢 Medium | Advanced features, enterprise support | Q3 2026+ |
🎯 Current Focus (Q1 2026)
Active Development Tasks
-
Vercel Deployment Optimization (🔴 Critical)
- Target: February 2026
- Status: In Progress
- Deliverables: ISR configuration, edge functions, caching strategy
-
GitHub App Development (🔴 Critical)
- Target: March 2026
- Status: In Planning
- Deliverables: OAuth app, webhook handlers, API integration
-
CLI Enhancement (🟡 High)
- Target: March 2026
- Status: In Planning
- Deliverables: GitHub integration commands, automation scripts
💡 Community & Contribution
GitHub-First Collaboration
- Submit issues for feature requests and bug reports
- Create pull requests for documentation improvements
- Participate in GitHub Discussions
- Star and watch the repository for updates
Integration Examples
This roadmap is dynamic and will evolve based on community feedback and GitHub/Vercel platform updates. Track progress via our GitHub Projects board.
🔄 Changelog
| Date | Changes | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-18 | Created development roadmap focused on GitHub-Vercel integration | Team |
Note: Timelines and features are subject to change based on team resources, community needs, and platform capabilities. Follow the repository for real-time updates.