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Roadmap

Phase 0: Core MVP (Current Focus)

Goal: Basic literature review automation with all core components

Features:

  • ✅ Simple pipeline architecture (4 core components)
  • ✅ Zotero integration + Research Streams (Day 2) - COMPLETED WITH ENHANCEMENTS
  • 🌐 Multi-Source Search (Day 3)
  • 🤖 AI Analysis (Day 4)
  • 📊 Report Generation (Day 5)
  • 👥 Author Analysis (Day 6)

Timeline: Q4 2024 - Q1 2025 (8-day intensive MVP)

Phase 1: Enhanced Analysis (Next)

Goal: Improve analysis quality and user experience

Features:

  • 📊 Better comparative analysis and trend detection
  • 🎯 Improved deduplication and metadata handling
  • 📄 Multiple output formats (HTML, PDF export)
  • ⚡ Performance optimizations
  • 🔧 Enhanced CLI with better error handling

Timeline: Q2-Q3 2025

Phase 2: Collaborative Features (Future)

Goal: Multi-user workflows and advanced features

Features:

  • 🌐 Optional web interface for report viewing
  • 👥 Shared research projects and collaboration
  • 🔄 Scheduled review updates
  • 📈 Advanced analytics and visualizations
  • 🔌 API endpoints for integration

Timeline: Q4 2025 - Q1 2026

Development Principles

  • MVP First: Get core functionality working before adding features
  • User-Driven: Features based on real researcher needs
  • Simple by Default: Complex features are optional, not required
  • Academic Integrity: Maintain research quality and reproducibility standards

Future Enhancements (Post-MVP)

Priority: Get working MVP in 7 days, then iterate based on user feedback

📅 Week 2: Critical Improvements

  • Multiple APIs: Add PubMed, Semantic Scholar integration
  • Book Support: ISBN lookup, library catalogs, Google Books API
  • Document Processing: PDF full-text extraction and analysis
  • LLM Analysis: Local model integration for semantic analysis
  • Better Export: LaTeX and Word format support
  • Performance: Concurrent processing and caching

📅 Month 2: Advanced Features

  • Reference Managers: Mendeley, EndNote, RefWorks integration
  • Grey Literature: Technical reports, theses, government publications
  • Team Collaboration: Shared projects and multi-user support
  • Conference Proceedings: Full conference database integration
  • Advanced Analytics: Citation impact and trend analysis

🔍 Expanded Search Scope

  • Additional Databases: Semantic Scholar, IEEE Xplore, JSTOR, Web of Science
  • Cross-domain Search: Multi-disciplinary research support across all major databases
  • Advanced Filtering: Institution-based, author-based, and citation-based filtering
  • Search Optimization: Smarter query expansion and result ranking

📚 Non-Open Access Support

  • Institutional Access: Integration with university library systems
  • Publisher APIs: Direct integration with major academic publishers
  • Access Management: Handle subscription-based and paywall content
  • Fair Use Compliance: Automated compliance with academic use policies

⚡ Parallel Processing & Performance

  • Concurrent Search: Search multiple databases simultaneously
  • Parallel Analysis: Process multiple papers concurrently with LLM batching
  • Distributed Processing: Scale across multiple machines for large reviews
  • Caching & Resume: Smart caching and ability to resume interrupted reviews

🔄 Automated Updates & Monitoring

  • Scheduled Reviews: Automatic updates to existing literature reviews
  • "What's New" Reports: Highlight changes between report versions with visual diff
  • Delta Analysis: Show new papers, updated citations, and emerging trends since last review
  • Change Notifications: Alert system when new relevant papers are published
  • Trend Monitoring: Track emerging topics and research directions over time
  • Version Control: Maintain history of review updates and changes
  • Smart Incremental Updates: Only re-analyze changed or new content to save time

🌐 Advanced Integration

  • Reference Managers: Deep integration with Mendeley, EndNote, RefWorks
  • Citation Networks: Analyze citation patterns and research impact
  • Collaboration Tools: Team-based research projects and shared reviews
  • Export Formats: LaTeX, Word, EndNote, and journal-specific formats

👥 Author Intelligence & Research Mapping

  • Comprehensive Author Profiles: Detailed profiles of key researchers in the field
  • Research Trajectories: Track how authors' research has evolved over time
  • Collaboration Networks: Map co-authorship patterns and research partnerships
  • Institution Mapping: Identify leading research institutions and departments
  • Contact Directory: Academic "telephone guide" with affiliations and contact information
  • Expertise Classification: Categorize authors by research specializations and methodologies
  • Publication Analytics: Author productivity, citation impact, and influence metrics
  • Research Timeline: Chronological view of each author's contributions to the field
  • Emerging Researchers: Identify up-and-coming scholars and recent PhD graduates
  • Geographic Distribution: Map research activity by country and region

📊 Visual Analytics & Reference Mapping

  • ConnectedPapers Integration: Generate ConnectedPapers.com links for citation network visualization
  • One-click Network View: Auto-generate ConnectedPapers URLs using DOIs or paper identifiers
  • Batch Link Generation: Create ConnectedPapers links for multiple key papers simultaneously
  • Report Embedding: Include ConnectedPapers links directly in markdown literature review reports
  • Discovery Workflow: Use ConnectedPapers to explore networks → Import relevant papers back to Prisma
  • Multi-origin Networks: Leverage ConnectedPapers' multi-origin graphs for comprehensive field views
  • Prior/Derivative Works: Link to ConnectedPapers' prior and derivative work views for temporal analysis

Note: ConnectedPapers does not currently offer a public API, but we can generate direct links to their service using paper DOIs, arXiv IDs, or Semantic Scholar URLs for seamless integration.

Note: These features represent potential directions based on user feedback and academic research needs. The core philosophy remains simplicity and reliability first.