# GuruConnect - Master Action Plan
**Comprehensive Review Synthesis**

**Date:** 2026-01-17
**Project Status:** Infrastructure Complete, 30-35% Feature Complete
**Reviews Conducted:** 6 specialized analyses

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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

GuruConnect has **excellent technical foundations** but requires **significant development** across security, features, UI/UX, and infrastructure before production readiness. All reviews converge on a **3-6 month timeline** to MVP with focused effort.

### Overall Grades

| Review Area | Grade | Completion | Key Finding |
|-------------|-------|------------|-------------|
| **Security** | D+ | 40% secure | 5 CRITICAL vulnerabilities must be fixed before launch |
| **Architecture** | B- | 30% complete | Solid design, needs feature implementation |
| **Code Quality** | B+ | 85% ready | High quality Rust code, good practices |
| **Infrastructure** | D+ | 15-20% ready | No systemd, no monitoring, manual deployment |
| **Frontend/UI** | C+ | 35-40% complete | Good visual design, massive UX gaps |
| **Requirements Gap** | C | 30-35% complete | 4 launch blockers, 10+ critical missing features |

### Critical Path Insights

**LAUNCH BLOCKERS** (Cannot ship without):
1. JWT secret hardcoded (SECURITY)
2. No end-user portal (FUNCTIONALITY)
3. No one-time agent download (FUNCTIONALITY)
4. Input relay incomplete (FUNCTIONALITY)
5. No systemd service (INFRASTRUCTURE)

**Time to Unblock:** 10-12 weeks minimum

### Recommended Approach

**PHASE 1: Security & Foundation** (3-4 weeks)
Fix all critical security issues, establish proper deployment infrastructure

**PHASE 2: Core Features** (6-8 weeks)
Build missing launch blockers: portal, agent download, input completion, dashboard UI

**PHASE 3: Competitive Features** (6-8 weeks)
Add clipboard, file transfer, PowerShell, chat - features needed to compete with ScreenConnect

**PHASE 4: Polish & Production** (4-6 weeks)
Installer builder, machine grouping, monitoring, optimization

**Total Time to Production:** 19-26 weeks (Conservative: 26 weeks, Aggressive: 16 weeks)

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## 1. CRITICAL SECURITY ISSUES (Must Fix Before Launch)

### SEVERITY: CRITICAL (5 issues)

| ID | Issue | Impact | Fix Effort | Priority |
|----|-------|--------|-----------|----------|
| **SEC-1** | JWT secret hardcoded in source | Anyone can forge admin tokens, full system compromise | 2 hours | P0 - IMMEDIATE |
| **SEC-2** | No rate limiting on auth endpoints | Brute force attacks succeed | 1 day | P0 - IMMEDIATE |
| **SEC-3** | SQL injection in machine filters | Database compromise | 3 days | P0 - IMMEDIATE |
| **SEC-4** | Agent connections without validation | Rogue agents can connect | 2 days | P0 - IMMEDIATE |
| **SEC-5** | Session takeover possible | Attackers can hijack sessions | 2 days | P0 - IMMEDIATE |

**Total Critical Fix Time:** 1.5 weeks

### SEVERITY: HIGH (8 issues)

| ID | Issue | Impact | Fix Effort | Priority |
|----|-------|--------|-----------|----------|
| **SEC-6** | Plaintext passwords in logs | Credential exposure | 1 day | P1 |
| **SEC-7** | No input sanitization (XSS) | Dashboard compromise | 2 days | P1 |
| **SEC-8** | Missing TLS cert validation | MITM attacks | 1 day | P1 |
| **SEC-9** | Weak PBKDF2 password hashing | Password cracking easier | 1 day | P1 |
| **SEC-10** | No HTTPS enforcement | Credential interception | 4 hours | P1 |
| **SEC-11** | Overly permissive CORS | Cross-site attacks | 2 hours | P1 |
| **SEC-12** | No CSP headers | XSS attacks easier | 4 hours | P1 |
| **SEC-13** | Session tokens never expire | Stolen tokens valid forever | 1 day | P1 |

**Total High-Priority Fix Time:** 1.5 weeks

### Security Roadmap

**Week 1:**
- Day 1-2: Fix JWT secret (SEC-1), add env variable, rotate keys
- Day 3: Implement rate limiting (SEC-2)
- Day 4-5: Fix SQL injection (SEC-3), use parameterized queries

**Week 2:**
- Day 1-2: Fix agent validation (SEC-4)
- Day 3-4: Fix session takeover (SEC-5)
- Day 5: Add HTTPS enforcement (SEC-10)

**Week 3:**
- Day 1: Fix password logging (SEC-6)
- Day 2-3: Add input sanitization (SEC-7)
- Day 4: Upgrade to Argon2id (SEC-9)
- Day 5: Add session expiration (SEC-13)

**Security Testing:** After Week 3, conduct penetration testing

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## 2. LAUNCH BLOCKERS (Cannot Ship Without These)

### Functional Blockers

| Blocker | Current State | Required State | Effort | Dependencies |
|---------|--------------|---------------|--------|--------------|
| **Portal Missing** | 0% | End-user portal with code entry, agent download | 2 weeks | None |
| **Agent Download** | 0% | One-time agent EXE with embedded code | 3-4 weeks | Portal |
| **Input Relay** | 50% | Complete mouse/keyboard viewer → agent | 1 week | None |
| **Dashboard UI** | 40% | Session list, join button, real-time updates | 2 weeks | None |

### Infrastructure Blockers

| Blocker | Current State | Required State | Effort | Dependencies |
|---------|--------------|---------------|--------|--------------|
| **Systemd Service** | None | Server runs as systemd service, auto-restart | 1 week | None |
| **Monitoring** | None | Prometheus metrics, health checks, alerting | 1 week | None |
| **Automated Backup** | None | Daily PostgreSQL backups, retention policy | 3 days | None |
| **CI/CD Pipeline** | None | Automated builds, tests, deployment | 1 week | None |

### Combined Launch Blocker Timeline

**Can be parallelized:**
- Security fixes (3 weeks) || Portal + Agent Download (5 weeks) || Infrastructure (2.5 weeks)
- Input relay (1 week) || Dashboard UI (2 weeks)

**Critical Path:** Portal → Agent Download → Testing = 6 weeks
**Parallel Work:** Security (3 weeks) + Infrastructure (2.5 weeks)

**Minimum Time to Launchable MVP:** 8-10 weeks (with 2+ developers)

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## 3. FEATURE PRIORITIZATION MATRIX

### TIER 0: Launch Blockers (Must Have)

| Feature | Status | Effort | Critical Path | Owner |
|---------|--------|--------|---------------|-------|
| End-user portal | 0% | 2 weeks | YES | Frontend Dev |
| One-time agent download | 0% | 3-4 weeks | YES | Agent Dev |
| Complete input relay | 50% | 1 week | YES | Agent Dev |
| Dashboard session list UI | 40% | 2 weeks | YES | Frontend Dev |
| JWT secret externalized | 0% | 2 hours | NO | Backend Dev |
| SQL injection fixes | 0% | 3 days | NO | Backend Dev |
| Rate limiting | 0% | 1 day | NO | Backend Dev |
| Systemd service | 0% | 1 week | NO | DevOps |

### TIER 1: Critical for Usability (Howard's Priorities)

| Feature | Status | Effort | Business Value | Owner |
|---------|--------|--------|----------------|-------|
| Text clipboard sync | 0% | 2 weeks | HIGH - industry standard | Agent Dev |
| Remote PowerShell/CMD | 0% | 2 weeks | CRITICAL - Howard's #1 request | Agent Dev |
| PowerShell timeout controls | 0% | 3 days | HIGH - Howard specific ask | Frontend Dev |
| File download | 0% | 1-2 weeks | HIGH - essential for support | Agent Dev |
| System info display | 20% | 1 week | MEDIUM - quick win | Frontend Dev |
| Chat UI integration | 20% | 1-2 weeks | HIGH - user expectation | Frontend Dev |
| Process viewer | 0% | 1 week | MEDIUM - troubleshooting aid | Agent Dev |
| Multi-monitor support | 0% | 2 weeks | MEDIUM - common scenario | Agent Dev |

### TIER 2: Competitive Parity (Nice to Have)

| Feature | Status | Effort | Competitor Has | Owner |
|---------|--------|--------|----------------|-------|
| Persistent agent service | 70% | 2 weeks | ScreenConnect, TeamViewer | Agent Dev |
| Installer builder (EXE) | 0% | 4 weeks | ScreenConnect | DevOps |
| Machine grouping (company/site) | 0% | 2 weeks | ScreenConnect | Frontend Dev |
| Search and filtering | 0% | 2 weeks | All competitors | Frontend Dev |
| File upload | 0% | 2 weeks | All competitors | Agent Dev |
| Rich clipboard (HTML, images) | 0% | 2 weeks | TeamViewer, AnyDesk | Agent Dev |
| Session recording | 0% | 4+ weeks | ScreenConnect (paid) | Agent Dev |

### TIER 3: Advanced Features (Defer to Post-Launch)

| Feature | Status | Effort | Justification for Deferral |
|---------|--------|--------|---------------------------|
| MSI packaging (64-bit) | 0% | 3-4 weeks | EXE works for initial launch |
| MFA/2FA support | 0% | 2 weeks | Single-tenant MSP initially |
| Mobile viewer | 0% | 8+ weeks | Desktop-first strategy |
| GuruRMM integration | 0% | 4+ weeks | Standalone value first |
| PSA integrations | 0% | 6+ weeks | After market validation |
| Safe mode reboot | 0% | 2 weeks | Advanced troubleshooting |
| Wake-on-LAN | 0% | 3 weeks | Requires network infrastructure |

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## 4. INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP

### PHASE 1: Security & Infrastructure (Weeks 1-4)

**Goal:** Fix critical vulnerabilities, establish production-ready infrastructure

**Team:** 1 Backend Dev + 1 DevOps Engineer

| Week | Backend Tasks | DevOps Tasks | Deliverable |
|------|--------------|--------------|-------------|
| 1 | JWT secret fix, rate limiting, SQL injection fixes | Systemd service setup, auto-restart config | Secure auth system |
| 2 | Agent validation, session security, password logging fix | Prometheus metrics, Grafana dashboards | Production monitoring |
| 3 | Input sanitization, session expiration, Argon2id upgrade | PostgreSQL automated backups, retention policy | Secure data persistence |
| 4 | TLS enforcement, CORS fix, CSP headers | CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions or Gitea CI) | Automated deployments |

**Milestone:** Production-ready infrastructure, all critical security issues resolved

**Exit Criteria:**
- [ ] No critical or high-severity security issues remain
- [ ] Server runs as systemd service with auto-restart
- [ ] Prometheus metrics exposed, Grafana dashboard configured
- [ ] Daily automated PostgreSQL backups
- [ ] CI/CD pipeline builds and tests on every commit

### PHASE 2: Core Functionality (Weeks 5-12)

**Goal:** Build missing features needed for basic attended support sessions

**Team:** 1 Frontend Dev + 1 Agent Dev + 1 Backend Dev (part-time)

| Week | Frontend | Agent | Backend | Deliverable |
|------|----------|-------|---------|-------------|
| 5 | End-user portal HTML/CSS/JS | Complete input relay wiring | Support code API enhancements | Portal + input working |
| 6 | Portal browser detection, instructions | One-time agent download (phase 1) | Support code → agent linking | Code entry functional |
| 7 | Dashboard session list real-time updates | One-time agent download (phase 2) | Session state management | Live session tracking |
| 8 | Session detail panel with tabs | One-time agent download (phase 3) | File download API | Agent download working |
| 9 | Join session button, viewer launch | Text clipboard sync (agent side) | Clipboard relay protocol | Join sessions working |
| 10 | Clipboard sync UI indicators | Text clipboard sync (complete) | PowerShell execution backend | Clipboard working |
| 11 | Remote PowerShell UI with output | PowerShell timeout controls | Command streaming | PowerShell working |
| 12 | System info panel, process viewer | File download implementation | File transfer protocol | File download working |

**Milestone:** Functional attended support sessions end-to-end

**Exit Criteria:**
- [ ] End user can enter support code and download agent
- [ ] Technician can see session in dashboard and join
- [ ] Screen viewing works reliably
- [ ] Mouse and keyboard control works
- [ ] Text clipboard syncs bidirectionally
- [ ] Remote PowerShell executes with live output
- [ ] Files can be downloaded from remote machine
- [ ] System information displays in dashboard

### PHASE 3: Competitive Features (Weeks 13-20)

**Goal:** Feature parity with ScreenConnect for attended support

**Team:** Same team as Phase 2

| Week | Frontend | Agent | Backend | Deliverable |
|------|----------|-------|---------|-------------|
| 13 | Chat UI in session panel | Chat integration | Chat persistence | Working chat |
| 14 | Multi-monitor switcher UI | Multi-monitor enumeration | Monitor state tracking | Multi-monitor support |
| 15 | Machine grouping sidebar (company/site) | Persistent agent service completion | Machine grouping API | Persistent agents |
| 16 | Search and filter interface | Process viewer, kill process | Process list API | Advanced troubleshooting |
| 17 | File upload UI with drag-drop | File upload implementation | File upload chunking | Bidirectional file transfer |
| 18 | Rich clipboard UI indicators | Rich clipboard (HTML, RTF) | Enhanced clipboard protocol | Advanced clipboard |
| 19 | Screenshot thumbnails, session timeline | Services viewer | Service control API | Enhanced session management |
| 20 | Performance optimization, polish | Agent optimization | Server optimization | Performance tuning |

**Milestone:** Competitive product ready for MSP beta testing

**Exit Criteria:**
- [ ] Chat works between tech and end user
- [ ] Multi-monitor switching works
- [ ] Persistent agents install as Windows service
- [ ] Machines can be grouped by company/site
- [ ] Search and filtering works
- [ ] File upload and download both work
- [ ] Rich clipboard formats supported
- [ ] Process and service viewers functional

### PHASE 4: Production Readiness (Weeks 21-26)

**Goal:** Installer builder, scalability, polish for general availability

**Team:** 2 Frontend Devs + 1 Agent Dev + 1 DevOps

| Week | Frontend | Agent | DevOps | Deliverable |
|------|----------|-------|--------|-------------|
| 21 | Installer builder UI | Installer metadata embedding | Build pipeline for custom agents | Builder MVP |
| 22 | Mobile-responsive dashboard | 64-bit agent compilation (Howard req) | Horizontal scaling architecture | Multi-device support |
| 23 | Advanced grouping (smart groups) | Auto-update implementation | Load balancer configuration | Smart filtering |
| 24 | Accessibility improvements (WCAG 2.1) | Update verification | Database connection pooling | Accessible UI |
| 25 | UI polish, animations, final design pass | Agent stability testing | Performance testing, benchmarking | Polished product |
| 26 | User testing feedback integration | Bug fixes | Production deployment checklist | Production-ready |

**Milestone:** Production-ready MSP remote support solution

**Exit Criteria:**
- [ ] Installer builder generates custom EXE with metadata
- [ ] 64-bit agent available (Howard requirement)
- [ ] Dashboard works on tablets and phones
- [ ] Smart groups (Online, Offline 30d, Attention) work
- [ ] WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance
- [ ] Auto-update mechanism works
- [ ] Server can handle 50+ concurrent sessions
- [ ] Full end-to-end testing passed

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## 5. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

### Team Composition

**Minimum Team (Slower Path - 26 weeks):**
- 1 Full-Stack Developer (Rust + Frontend)
- 1 DevOps Engineer (part-time, first 4 weeks full-time)

**Recommended Team (Faster Path - 16-20 weeks):**
- 1 Frontend Developer (HTML/CSS/JS)
- 1 Agent Developer (Rust, Windows APIs)
- 1 Backend Developer (Rust, Axum, PostgreSQL)
- 1 DevOps Engineer (Weeks 1-4 full-time, then part-time)

**Optimal Team (Aggressive Path - 12-16 weeks):**
- 2 Frontend Developers (one for dashboard, one for portal/viewer)
- 2 Agent Developers (one for capture/input, one for features)
- 1 Backend Developer
- 1 DevOps Engineer (Weeks 1-4 full-time)
- 1 QA Engineer (Weeks 8+)

### Skill Requirements

**Frontend Developer:**
- HTML5, CSS3, Modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- WebSocket client programming
- Canvas API (for viewer rendering)
- Protobuf.js or similar
- Responsive design, accessibility (WCAG)

**Agent Developer:**
- Rust (intermediate to advanced)
- Windows API (screen capture, input injection, clipboard)
- Tokio async runtime
- Protobuf
- Windows internals (services, registry, UAC)

**Backend Developer:**
- Rust (advanced)
- Axum or similar async web framework
- PostgreSQL, sqlx
- JWT authentication
- WebSocket relay patterns
- Security best practices

**DevOps Engineer:**
- Linux system administration (Ubuntu)
- Systemd services
- Prometheus, Grafana
- PostgreSQL administration
- CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Gitea)
- NPM (Nginx Proxy Manager) or similar

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## 6. RISK ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION

### HIGH RISK (Likely to Cause Delays)

| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
|------|------------|--------|---------------------|
| **One-time agent download complexity** | 80% | CRITICAL | Start early (Week 6), consider simplified approach (agent runs without install initially) |
| **Installer builder scope creep** | 70% | HIGH | Define strict MVP: EXE only with embedded metadata. Defer MSI to Phase 4 or post-launch. |
| **Input relay timing/latency issues** | 60% | CRITICAL | Extensive testing on WAN (throttled networks), optimize early, consider adaptive quality. |
| **Team availability/turnover** | 50% | HIGH | Document everything, code reviews, pair programming for knowledge transfer. |
| **Security vulnerabilities in rush** | 60% | CRITICAL | Security review after each phase, automated security scanning in CI/CD. |

### MEDIUM RISK (Manageable)

| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
|------|------------|--------|---------------------|
| **Multi-monitor switching complexity** | 50% | MEDIUM | Protocol already supports it. Focus on UI simplicity. Test with 2-4 monitors. |
| **Clipboard compatibility issues** | 50% | MEDIUM | Start text-only, add formats incrementally. Test on Windows 7-11. |
| **PowerShell output streaming** | 40% | HIGH | Use existing .NET/Windows libraries, test with long-running commands, handle timeouts gracefully. |
| **File transfer chunking/resume** | 40% | MEDIUM | Start with simple implementation (no resume), optimize later based on real-world usage. |
| **Dashboard real-time update performance** | 30% | MEDIUM | WebSocket infrastructure exists. Test with 50+ sessions, optimize selectively. |

### LOW RISK (Minor Concerns)

| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
|------|------------|--------|---------------------|
| **Cross-browser compatibility** | 30% | MEDIUM | Modern browsers are similar. Test Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Defer Safari/old browsers. |
| **MSI packaging learning curve** | 30% | LOW | Defer to Phase 4 or post-launch. Use WiX toolset, plenty of documentation. |
| **Safe mode reboot compatibility** | 20% | LOW | Windows API well-documented. Test on Windows 10/11 and Server 2019/2022. |

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## 7. QUICK WINS (High Value, Low Effort)

These features can be completed quickly and provide immediate value:

| Week | Quick Win | Value | Effort | Owner |
|------|-----------|-------|--------|-------|
| 2 | Join session button | CRITICAL | 3 days | Frontend |
| 5 | Complete input relay | CRITICAL | 1 week | Agent |
| 9 | System info display | MEDIUM | 1 week | Frontend |
| 11 | PowerShell timeout controls | HIGH | 3 days | Frontend |
| 12 | Process list viewer | MEDIUM | 1 week | Agent + Frontend |
| 15 | Session detail panel | HIGH | 1 week | Frontend |
| 19 | Chat UI integration | HIGH | 1-2 weeks | Frontend |
| 22 | Command audit logging | MEDIUM | 3 days | Backend |

**Combined Quick Win Time:** 6-7 weeks of work (can be distributed across phases)

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## 8. FRONTEND/UI SPECIFIC IMPROVEMENTS

### Tier 1: Critical UX Issues (Blocks Adoption)

| Issue | Current State | Target State | Effort | Week |
|-------|--------------|--------------|--------|------|
| **Machine organization missing** | Flat list | Company/Site/Tag hierarchy with collapsible tree | 2 weeks | 15-16 |
| **No session detail panel** | Click machine → nothing | Detail panel with tabs (Info, Screen, Chat, Commands, Files) | 1 week | 8 |
| **No search/filter** | No search box | Full-text search + multi-filter (online, OS, company, tag) | 2 weeks | 16-17 |
| **Connect flow confusing** | Modal with web/native choice | Default to web viewer, clear guidance | 3 days | 9 |
| **Support code entry not optimized** | Single input field | 6 segmented inputs with auto-advance (Apple-style) | 1 week | 5 |

### Tier 2: Important UX Improvements

| Issue | Current State | Target State | Effort | Week |
|-------|--------------|--------------|--------|------|
| **No toast notifications** | Silent updates | Toast for new sessions, errors, status changes | 1 week | 11 |
| **No keyboard navigation** | Mouse-only | Full Tab order, focus indicators, shortcuts | 1 week | 24 |
| **Minimal viewer toolbar** | 3 buttons | 10+ buttons (Quality, Monitors, Clipboard, Files, Chat, Screenshot) | 1 week | 18 |
| **No connection quality feedback** | FPS counter only | Latency, bandwidth, quality indicator (Good/Fair/Poor) | 1 week | 20 |
| **Poor mobile experience** | Desktop-only | Responsive dashboard, mobile-optimized viewer | 2 weeks | 22-23 |

### Tier 3: Polish & Accessibility

| Improvement | Effort | Week |
|-------------|--------|------|
| WCAG 2.1 AA compliance (focus, ARIA, contrast) | 1 week | 24 |
| Dark/light theme toggle | 3 days | 25 |
| Loading skeletons for async content | 2 days | 25 |
| Empty states with helpful instructions | 2 days | 25 |
| Micro-animations and transitions | 3 days | 25 |

**Total Frontend Improvement Time:** Integrated into main roadmap (Weeks 5-25)

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## 9. TESTING STRATEGY

### Unit Testing (Ongoing)

**Target Coverage:** 70%+ for agent, server
**Framework:** Rust `cargo test`
**CI Integration:** Run on every commit

**Focus Areas:**
- Agent: Screen capture, input injection, clipboard
- Server: Session management, authentication, WebSocket relay
- Protocol: Message serialization/deserialization

### Integration Testing (Weekly)

**Target:** End-to-end workflows
**Tools:** Manual testing + automated scripts (Playwright for dashboard)

**Test Scenarios:**
- Week 8: Support code entry → agent download → join session
- Week 12: Screen viewing + input control + clipboard sync
- Week 16: PowerShell execution + file download
- Week 20: Multi-monitor + chat + file upload
- Week 25: Full MSP workflow (code gen → session → transfer → close)

### Performance Testing (Weeks 20, 25)

**Metrics:**
- Screen FPS: Target 30+ FPS on LAN, 15+ FPS on WAN
- Input latency: Target <100ms on LAN, <200ms on WAN
- Concurrent sessions: Target 50+ sessions on single server
- Bandwidth: Measure at various quality levels

**Tools:**
- Network throttling (Chrome DevTools, tc on Linux)
- Load generation (custom script or k6)
- Prometheus metrics analysis

### Security Testing (Weeks 4, 12, 20, 26)

**Penetration Testing:**
- Week 4: After security fixes, basic pen test
- Week 12: Full authentication and session security review
- Week 20: WebSocket relay attack scenarios
- Week 26: Pre-production comprehensive security audit

**Automated Scanning:**
- OWASP ZAP or similar in CI/CD
- Rust `cargo audit` for dependency vulnerabilities
- Static analysis (Clippy in strict mode)

### User Acceptance Testing (Weeks 24-26)

**Beta Testers:** 3-5 MSP technicians (Howard + team)

**Scenarios:**
- Remote troubleshooting sessions
- Software installation
- Network configuration
- Credential retrieval
- Multi-monitor workflows

**Feedback Collection:** Survey + direct interviews

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## 10. DECISION POINTS & GO/NO-GO CRITERIA

### DECISION POINT 1: After Week 4 (Security & Infrastructure Complete)

**Go Criteria:**
- [ ] All critical security issues resolved (SEC-1 through SEC-5)
- [ ] All high-priority security issues resolved (SEC-6 through SEC-13)
- [ ] Systemd service operational with auto-restart
- [ ] Prometheus metrics exposed, Grafana dashboard configured
- [ ] Automated PostgreSQL backups running
- [ ] CI/CD pipeline functional

**No-Go Scenarios:**
- Security issues remain → Continue Phase 1, delay Phase 2
- Infrastructure unreliable → Bring in senior DevOps consultant
- Team capacity issues → Reduce scope or extend timeline

**Decision:** Proceed to Phase 2 or re-evaluate timeline

### DECISION POINT 2: After Week 12 (Core Features Complete)

**Go Criteria:**
- [ ] End-user portal functional
- [ ] One-time agent download working
- [ ] Input relay complete and responsive
- [ ] Dashboard session list with join functionality
- [ ] Text clipboard syncs bidirectionally
- [ ] Remote PowerShell executes with live output
- [ ] File download works

**No-Go Scenarios:**
- Input latency >500ms on WAN → Optimize before proceeding
- Agent download fails >20% of the time → Fix reliability
- Core features unstable → Extend Phase 2

**Decision:** Proceed to Phase 3 or extend core feature development

### DECISION POINT 3: After Week 20 (Competitive Features Complete)

**Go Criteria:**
- [ ] Chat functional
- [ ] Multi-monitor support working
- [ ] Persistent agents install as service
- [ ] Machine grouping (company/site) implemented
- [ ] Search and filtering functional
- [ ] File upload and download both work
- [ ] Rich clipboard formats supported
- [ ] 30+ FPS on LAN, 15+ FPS on WAN (performance targets met)

**No-Go Scenarios:**
- Performance significantly below targets → Optimization sprint
- Critical bugs in competitive features → Fix before launch
- User testing reveals major UX issues → Address before GA

**Decision:** Proceed to Phase 4 or conduct extended beta period

### DECISION POINT 4: After Week 26 (Production Readiness)

**Go Criteria:**
- [ ] Installer builder generates custom agents
- [ ] 64-bit agent available
- [ ] Dashboard mobile-responsive
- [ ] WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
- [ ] Auto-update working
- [ ] 50+ concurrent sessions supported
- [ ] Security audit passed
- [ ] Beta testing feedback addressed

**Launch Decision:** General Availability or Extended Beta

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## 11. POST-LAUNCH ROADMAP (Optional Phase 5)

### Months 7-9: Advanced Features

- MSI packaging (64-bit) for GPO deployment
- MFA/2FA support
- Session recording and playback
- Advanced role-based permissions (per-client access)
- Event log viewer
- Registry browser (with safety warnings)

### Months 10-12: Integrations & Scale

- GuruRMM integration (shared auth, launch from RMM)
- PSA integrations (HaloPSA, Autotask, ConnectWise)
- Multi-server clustering
- Geographic load balancing
- Mobile apps (iOS, Android)

### Year 2: Enterprise Features

- SSO integration (SAML, OAuth)
- LDAP/AD synchronization
- Custom branding/white-labeling
- Advanced reporting and analytics
- Wake-on-LAN with local relay
- Disaster recovery automation

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## 12. COST ESTIMATION

### Labor Costs (Recommended Team - 20 weeks)

| Role | Weeks | Hours/Week | Total Hours | Rate Estimate | Total Cost |
|------|-------|------------|-------------|---------------|------------|
| Frontend Developer | 20 | 40 | 800 | $75/hr | $60,000 |
| Agent Developer | 20 | 40 | 800 | $85/hr | $68,000 |
| Backend Developer | 20 | 40 | 800 | $85/hr | $68,000 |
| DevOps Engineer | 8 (full) + 12 (part) | 40 + 20 | 560 | $80/hr | $44,800 |
| QA Engineer | 12 | 30 | 360 | $60/hr | $21,600 |

**Total Labor:** $262,400

### Infrastructure Costs (6 months)

| Resource | Monthly Cost | Total (6 months) |
|----------|-------------|------------------|
| Server (existing 172.16.3.30) | $0 (owned) | $0 |
| PostgreSQL (on same server) | $0 | $0 |
| Prometheus + Grafana (on same server) | $0 | $0 |
| Backup storage (100GB) | $5 | $30 |
| SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt) | $0 | $0 |
| Domain (azcomputerguru.com) | $15 | $90 |
| CI/CD (Gitea + runners) | $0 (self-hosted) | $0 |

**Total Infrastructure:** $120 (minimal)

### Tools & Licenses

| Tool | Cost |
|------|------|
| Development tools (VS Code, etc.) | $0 (free) |
| Testing tools (Playwright, k6) | $0 (free) |
| Security scanning (OWASP ZAP) | $0 (free) |
| Protobuf compiler | $0 (free) |

**Total Tools:** $0

### **TOTAL PROJECT COST (20-week timeline):** ~$262,500

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## 13. SUCCESS METRICS

### Technical Metrics

| Metric | Target | Measurement |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| Screen FPS (LAN) | 30+ FPS | Prometheus metrics |
| Screen FPS (WAN) | 15+ FPS | Prometheus metrics |
| Input latency (LAN) | <100ms | Manual testing |
| Input latency (WAN) | <200ms | Manual testing |
| Concurrent sessions | 50+ | Load testing |
| Uptime | 99.5%+ | Prometheus uptime |
| Security issues | 0 critical/high | Quarterly audits |

### Business Metrics

| Metric | Target | Measurement |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| MSP adoption rate | 5+ MSPs in first 3 months | Tracking |
| Sessions per week | 100+ | Database query |
| Agent installations | 200+ | Database query |
| Support tickets | <10/week | Gitea issues |
| Customer satisfaction | 4.5+/5 | Survey |

### User Experience Metrics

| Metric | Target | Measurement |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| Time to first session | <5 minutes | User testing |
| Session join time | <10 seconds | Prometheus metrics |
| Dashboard load time | <2 seconds | Browser DevTools |
| Agent download success | >95% | Server logs |
| Accessibility compliance | WCAG 2.1 AA | Automated testing |

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## 14. FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

### IMMEDIATE ACTIONS (This Week)

1. **Prioritize security fixes** - Cannot launch with hardcoded JWT secret
2. **Hire/assign frontend developer** - Critical path bottleneck
3. **Set up systemd service** - Infrastructure requirement for production
4. **Create GitHub/Gitea issues** - Track all findings from this review
5. **Schedule weekly team syncs** - Every Monday, review progress vs roadmap

### STRATEGIC DECISIONS

**Decision 1: Timeline**
- **Conservative (26 weeks):** Lower risk, thorough testing, minimal team stress
- **Aggressive (16 weeks):** Higher risk, requires optimal team, potential burnout
- **RECOMMENDED (20 weeks):** Balanced approach with contingency buffer

**Decision 2: Team Size**
- **Minimum (1-2 people):** 26+ weeks, high risk of delays
- **RECOMMENDED (4-5 people):** 16-20 weeks, manageable risk
- **Optimal (6-7 people):** 12-16 weeks, lowest risk

**Decision 3: Feature Scope**
- **MVP Only (Tier 0):** Fast to market but not competitive
- **RECOMMENDED (Tier 0 + Tier 1):** Competitive product, reasonable timeline
- **Full Feature (Tier 0-3):** 26+ weeks, defer some to post-launch

### KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

1. **Fix security issues FIRST** - Non-negotiable
2. **Build end-user portal early** - Unblocks all testing
3. **Focus on Howard's priorities** - PowerShell/CMD, clipboard, 64-bit
4. **Test on real networks** - WAN latency is critical
5. **Get beta users early** - MSP feedback invaluable
6. **Maintain code quality** - Rust makes this easier, don't compromise
7. **Document as you go** - Reduces onboarding time for new team members

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## 15. APPENDICES

### A. Review Sources

This master action plan synthesizes findings from:

1. **Security Review** - 23 vulnerabilities (5 critical, 8 high, 6 medium, 4 low)
2. **Architecture Review** - Design assessment, 30% MVP completeness
3. **Code Quality Review** - Grade B+, 85/100 production readiness
4. **Infrastructure Review** - 15-20% production ready, systemd/monitoring gaps
5. **Frontend/UI/UX Review** - Grade C+, 35-40% complete, 14-section analysis
6. **Requirements Gap Analysis** - 100+ feature matrix, 30-35% implementation

### B. File References

- **GAP_ANALYSIS.md** - Detailed feature implementation matrix
- **REQUIREMENTS.md** - Original requirements specification
- **TODO.md** - Current task tracking
- **CLAUDE.md** - Project guidelines and architecture
- Security review (conversation archive)
- Architecture review (conversation archive)
- Code quality review (conversation archive)
- Infrastructure review (conversation archive)
- Frontend/UI review (conversation archive)

### C. Contact & Escalation

**Project Owner:** Howard
**Technical Escalation:** TBD (assign technical lead)
**Security Escalation:** TBD (assign security lead)

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**Document Version:** 1.0
**Last Updated:** 2026-01-17
**Next Review:** After Phase 1 completion (Week 4)
**Status:** DRAFT - Awaiting Howard's approval

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## SUMMARY: THE PATH FORWARD

GuruConnect is a **well-architected project** with **solid technical foundations** that needs **focused feature development and security hardening** to reach production readiness.

**Timeline:** 16-26 weeks (recommended: 20 weeks)
**Team:** 4-5 developers + 1 DevOps
**Cost:** ~$262,500 labor + minimal infrastructure
**Risk Level:** MEDIUM (manageable with proper planning)

**Critical Path:**
1. Fix 5 critical security vulnerabilities (3 weeks)
2. Build end-user portal + agent download (5 weeks)
3. Complete core features (clipboard, PowerShell, files) (7 weeks)
4. Add competitive features (chat, multi-monitor, grouping) (8 weeks)
5. Polish and production readiness (6 weeks)

**Outcome:** Competitive MSP remote support solution ready for general availability

**Next Step:** Howard reviews this plan, approves timeline/budget, assigns team
