# AdminMCP Development Workflow and Phases
## Development Methodology
AdminMCP follows an iterative development methodology with phased releases. Each phase focuses on delivering a complete, functional increment of the system, allowing for early validation and feedback. The approach emphasizes:
- Incremental delivery of features
- Continuous integration and testing
- Modular architecture for scalability
- User feedback incorporation between phases
## Development Phases
### Phase 0: Project Setup (Completed)
**Goals:** Establish the foundational project structure and development environment.
**Deliverables:**
- Project directory structure
- Basic CLI framework
- Development environment setup
- Initial documentation
**Progress Tracking:** 100% complete - All setup tasks finished.
### Phase 1: CLI Server Management (Completed)
**Goals:** Implement command-line interface for managing MCP server lifecycle.
**Deliverables:**
- Server start/stop commands
- Background process management
- Process monitoring capabilities
**Progress Tracking:** 100% complete - CLI management fully functional.
### Phase 2: Configuration System (Completed)
**Goals:** Develop a user-configurable settings system for AdminMCP.
**Deliverables:**
- Configuration file management
- User settings initialization
- Settings persistence and loading
**Progress Tracking:** 100% complete - Configuration system operational.
### Phase 3: Core MCP Tools and Resources (Current)
**Goals:** Implement essential MCP-compatible tools and resources for system administration.
**Deliverables:**
- Mathematical computation tools
- Date/time information resources
- External data access capabilities
- Tool and resource registration
**Progress Tracking:** In progress - Basic tools implemented, expanding functionality.
### Phase 4: MCP Client Implementation (Planned)
**Goals:** Develop client-side functionality for connecting to and interacting with MCP servers.
**Deliverables:**
- Server connection management
- Tool execution interface
- Resource access layer
- Interactive client mode
**Progress Tracking:** Planned - Design phase pending.
### Phase 5: Advanced Features and Integration (Planned)
**Goals:** Enhance the system with advanced administrative capabilities and third-party integrations.
**Deliverables:**
- Extended tool set for system administration
- Integration with external services
- Performance optimizations
- Security enhancements
**Progress Tracking:** Planned - Requirements gathering pending.