academic_project_tracker

Roadmap

Future plans and feature ideas for Research Project Tracker.

Version 1.1 (Next Release)

Planned Features

• Export/Import - Export data to JSON/CSV, import from other tools
• Search & Filter - Global search across all projects and tasks
• Calendar View - Monthly/weekly calendar showing all deadlines
• Statistics Dashboard - Charts showing productivity trends, completion rates
• Dark Mode - Full dark theme support
• Mobile Responsive - Better mobile and tablet layouts
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Quick actions without mouse
• Task Templates - Reusable task templates for common workflows

Performance Improvements

• Lazy loading for large task lists
• Optimized database queries
• Caching for frequently accessed data

Version 1.2 (Future)

Advanced Features

• File Attachments - Upload PDFs, images, datasets to tasks
• Time Tracking - Log hours spent on tasks
• Gantt Chart View - Timeline visualization for project planning
• Recurring Tasks - Auto-create weekly/monthly tasks
• Email Notifications - Optional email reminders for deadlines
• API Documentation - Public API for integrations
• Browser Extensions - Quick task capture from browser

Integrations

• Reference Managers - Zotero, Mendeley integration
• Cloud Storage - Google Drive, Dropbox links
• Calendar Sync - Google Calendar, Outlook integration
• Git Integration - Link commits to tasks
• Slack/Discord - Notifications and bot commands

Version 2.0 (Long-term Vision)

Collaboration Features

• Multi-user Support - Team accounts and permissions
• Task Assignment - Assign tasks to team members
• Comments & Discussion - Thread conversations on tasks
• Shared Projects - Collaborate on research projects
• Activity Feed - See team updates and changes

Research-Specific Features

• Literature Review - Integrated paper tracking and notes
• Methodology Section - Track research methods and protocols
• Results Tracking - Log experimental results and findings
• Citation Management - BibTeX export and citation tracking
• Lab Notebook - Daily research log integration
• Grant Tracking - Track funding sources and budgets

Community Requests

Track feature requests from users:

• Voice Input - Dictate task descriptions
• Pomodoro Timer - Built-in focus timer
• Habit Tracking - Track daily research habits
• Publication Pipeline - Track paper submission status

Architecture Improvements

Code Quality

• Comprehensive test suite
• TypeScript migration
• API versioning
• Better error handling
• Performance benchmarks

Deployment

• Docker containerization
• Cloud deployment guide (AWS, Heroku, DigitalOcean)
• Desktop app (Electron)
• Mobile apps (React Native)

Contributing to the Roadmap

Have ideas for features? We’d love to hear them!

1. Check existing issues - Your idea might already be discussed
2. Open a feature request - Use our feature request template
3. Start a discussion - Share ideas in GitHub Discussions
4. Submit a PR - Implement it yourself and contribute!

Priority Guidelines

We prioritize features based on:

• User demand - How many people request it
• Research value - How much it helps researchers
• Simplicity - Easy to use and maintain
• Core vs. Nice-to-have - Essential features first

Timeline

We don’t commit to specific dates, but generally:

• Minor releases (1.x) - Every 2-3 months
• Major releases (2.0+) - When ready
• Bug fixes - As needed

How You Can Help

• Test beta features - Try new features and report bugs
• Vote on features - React to issues with 👍
• Contribute code - Pick an issue and submit a PR
• Spread the word - Share with other researchers

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Last updated: January 2026

This roadmap is a living document and will evolve based on community feedback and priorities.

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