Roadmap
Stelo CMS Roadmap
Section titled “Stelo CMS Roadmap”This roadmap outlines the current state, planned features, and long-term vision for Stelo CMS. It serves as a guide for development priorities and helps users understand what’s coming next.
Current Version: v1.0.0
Section titled “Current Version: v1.0.0”✅ Core Features (Available)
Section titled “✅ Core Features (Available)”Entity Management
Section titled “Entity Management”- Users: Role-based authentication with Admin/Editor/Viewer roles
- Pages: Static page management with multilingual support
- Collections: Dynamic content types (Services, Blog, Team, etc.)
- Globals: Site-wide settings and reusable content
Technical Foundation
Section titled “Technical Foundation”- T3 Stack: Next.js 15, Prisma, PostgreSQL, NextAuth, tRPC
- Multilingual: JSON-based localization system
- File Upload: Digital Ocean Spaces integration
- Type Safety: End-to-end TypeScript with Zod validation
- API: RESTful fallbacks with tRPC primary interface
CMS Interface
Section titled “CMS Interface”- Admin Dashboard: Clean, intuitive interface with Shadcn UI
- Rich Text Editor: Tiptap integration for content creation
- Media Management: File upload and organization system
- User Management: Role assignment and access control
Deployment
Section titled “Deployment”- Docker Support: Multi-stage builds for production
- Coolify Integration: PaaS deployment configuration
- Database: PostgreSQL with connection pooling
- SSL/HTTPS: Automatic certificate management
🔧 Known Issues & Limitations
Section titled “🔧 Known Issues & Limitations”Performance
Section titled “Performance”- Large File Uploads: Files >50MB may timeout
- Bulk Operations: UI can be slow with >100 items
- Search: Full-text search needs optimization
Features
Section titled “Features”- Asset Variants: No automatic image resizing
- Workflow: Simple publish/unpublish only
- Analytics: Basic metrics only
Version 1.1.0 (Q2 2024)
Section titled “Version 1.1.0 (Q2 2024)”🎯 Enhanced User Experience
Section titled “🎯 Enhanced User Experience”Content Management
Section titled “Content Management”- Visual Page Builder: Drag-and-drop interface for page creation
- Content Blocks: Reusable components (Hero, Features, CTA)
- Preview Mode: Live preview of changes before publishing
- Autosave: Automatic saving of draft content
Media Enhancements
Section titled “Media Enhancements”- Image Variants: Automatic generation of responsive sizes
- CDN Optimization: Better caching and delivery
- Video Support: Upload and embed video content
- Alt Text Generation: AI-powered accessibility descriptions
Workflow Improvements
Section titled “Workflow Improvements”- Content Scheduling: Schedule publication dates
- Approval Workflow: Multi-step review process
- Comments System: Internal commenting on content
- Activity Log: Detailed change tracking
🔍 Search & Analytics
Section titled “🔍 Search & Analytics”Search Features
Section titled “Search Features”- Global Search: Search across all content types
- Filters: Advanced filtering by date, author, status
- Elasticsearch: Full-text search with relevance scoring
- Search Analytics: Track popular search terms
Analytics Dashboard
Section titled “Analytics Dashboard”- Content Performance: Views, engagement metrics
- User Activity: Login patterns, content creation stats
- API Usage: Monitor API endpoint performance
- SEO Insights: Page performance and recommendations
Version 1.2.0 (Q3 2024)
Section titled “Version 1.2.0 (Q3 2024)”🌍 Advanced Internationalization
Section titled “🌍 Advanced Internationalization”Locale Management
Section titled “Locale Management”- Dynamic Locales: Add/remove languages without code changes
- Translation Interface: Built-in translation management
- Import/Export: Translation file management
- Progress Tracking: Translation completion status
Content Localization
Section titled “Content Localization”- Fallback Languages: Automatic fallback to default language
- Regional Variants: Support for en-US, en-GB, etc.
- RTL Support: Right-to-left language support
- Date/Number Formatting: Locale-specific formatting
🔌 API & Integrations
Section titled “🔌 API & Integrations”External APIs
Section titled “External APIs”- Webhook System: Real-time notifications for content changes
- GraphQL API: Alternative to tRPC for external consumers
- REST API v2: Enhanced RESTful endpoints
- API Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse
Third-Party Integrations
Section titled “Third-Party Integrations”- Email Marketing: Mailchimp, ConvertKit integration
- Analytics: Google Analytics 4 enhanced integration
- Social Media: Auto-posting to social platforms
- Payment Gateways: Stripe integration for e-commerce
Version 2.0.0 (Q4 2024)
Section titled “Version 2.0.0 (Q4 2024)”🏗️ Architecture Evolution
Section titled “🏗️ Architecture Evolution”Microservices
Section titled “Microservices”- Service Separation: Auth, Content, Media as separate services
- Message Queue: Redis-based job processing
- Event Sourcing: Complete audit trail of all changes
- CQRS Pattern: Separate read/write models for performance
Performance & Scaling
Section titled “Performance & Scaling”- Database Sharding: Horizontal scaling for large datasets
- Read Replicas: Separate read/write database connections
- Edge Computing: CloudFlare Workers integration
- Smart Caching: AI-driven cache invalidation
🤖 AI & Automation
Section titled “🤖 AI & Automation”Content Generation
Section titled “Content Generation”- AI Writing Assistant: GPT integration for content creation
- Auto-translation: AI-powered translation suggestions
- SEO Optimization: AI-driven SEO recommendations
- Image Generation: AI-created images and graphics
Automated Workflows
Section titled “Automated Workflows”- Content Auditing: Automatic content quality checks
- Security Scanning: Automated security vulnerability detection
- Performance Monitoring: AI-driven performance optimization
- Backup Automation: Intelligent backup scheduling
Version 2.1.0+ (2025)
Section titled “Version 2.1.0+ (2025)”🚀 Advanced Features
Section titled “🚀 Advanced Features”E-commerce Extension
Section titled “E-commerce Extension”- Product Catalog: Full e-commerce product management
- Inventory Tracking: Stock management and alerts
- Order Management: Customer order processing
- Payment Processing: Multiple payment gateway support
Advanced CMS Features
Section titled “Advanced CMS Features”- Form Builder: Visual form creation and management
- A/B Testing: Built-in content testing capabilities
- Personalization: User-specific content delivery
- Multi-site Management: Manage multiple sites from one CMS
Developer Experience
Section titled “Developer Experience”- CLI Tools: Command-line interface for common tasks
- Template Marketplace: Pre-built site templates
- Plugin System: Third-party extension support
- SDK Libraries: Client libraries for popular frameworks
🌐 Platform Expansion
Section titled “🌐 Platform Expansion”Mobile Apps
Section titled “Mobile Apps”- iOS/Android CMS App: Native mobile content management
- Offline Editing: Work without internet connection
- Push Notifications: Real-time updates and alerts
- Mobile Optimized: Touch-friendly interface design
Cloud Platform
Section titled “Cloud Platform”- Stelo Cloud: Hosted CMS service
- One-Click Deploy: Simplified deployment process
- Managed Hosting: Full infrastructure management
- SLA Guarantees: Enterprise-grade reliability
Long-term Vision (2026+)
Section titled “Long-term Vision (2026+)”🎯 Market Positioning
Section titled “🎯 Market Positioning”Industry Leadership
Section titled “Industry Leadership”- Open Source Community: Large contributor ecosystem
- Enterprise Adoption: Fortune 500 company usage
- Educational Programs: University partnerships and training
- Certification Program: Professional Stelo CMS certification
Technology Innovation
Section titled “Technology Innovation”- AI-First CMS: Every feature enhanced with AI
- Voice Interface: Voice commands for content management
- AR/VR Content: Support for immersive content types
- Blockchain Integration: Decentralized content verification
📈 Success Metrics
Section titled “📈 Success Metrics”Adoption Goals
Section titled “Adoption Goals”- 100,000+ Active installations
- 10,000+ Contributing developers
- 500+ Third-party integrations
- 50+ Language translations
Performance Targets
Section titled “Performance Targets”- Sub-100ms API response times
- 99.9% Uptime guarantee
- < 1 second Page load times
- Zero-downtime Deployments
Contributing to the Roadmap
Section titled “Contributing to the Roadmap”How to Get Involved
Section titled “How to Get Involved”Feature Requests
Section titled “Feature Requests”- GitHub Issues: Submit detailed feature requests
- Community Discussions: Join Discord for brainstorming
- User Research: Participate in user experience studies
- Beta Testing: Test new features before release
Development Contributions
Section titled “Development Contributions”- Core Development: Contribute to main codebase
- Plugin Development: Create extensions and integrations
- Documentation: Improve guides and tutorials
- Translation: Help localize the CMS interface
Feedback Channels
Section titled “Feedback Channels”- GitHub Discussions: Technical discussions and proposals
- Discord Community: Real-time chat and support
- User Surveys: Periodic feedback collection
- Office Hours: Monthly developer Q&A sessions
Release Schedule
Section titled “Release Schedule”Regular Releases
Section titled “Regular Releases”- Major Versions: Every 6-9 months
- Minor Versions: Every 2-3 months
- Patch Releases: As needed for bug fixes
- Security Updates: Immediate for critical issues
Beta Program
Section titled “Beta Program”- Early Access: Features available 4-6 weeks before release
- Feedback Window: 2-week feedback period for major features
- Bug Bounty: Rewards for finding security vulnerabilities
- Community Testing: Coordinated testing events
This roadmap is a living document that evolves based on user feedback, market needs, and technical discoveries. We encourage community input and welcome contributions to help shape the future of Stelo CMS.
Last Updated: December 2024
Next Review: March 2025