forge-lcdl

Handbook

Alpha roadmap (forge-lcdl)

This document defines what alpha means for this library today and what is expected to move later toward a broader beta.

Alpha (current)

In scope

  • Offline reproducibility: Unit tests, compileall, and benchmark suites (cheap_model_baseline, lcdl_dogfood_alpha) run without API keys or network when used in the default offline configuration.
  • Cheap-model workflow: Contracts, bounded context packs, patch-unit planning, verification hooks, deterministic repair hints, and proof-style reporting are usable as library building blocks with small models and human steering.
  • Integration cues: Cursor rules/skills and documented MCP sidecar patterns for local, least-privilege use.

Explicit non-goals for alpha

  • No guarantee of full autonomy on large or ambiguous design work; humans remain accountable for scope and review.
  • No production SLAs, uptime commitments, or exhaustive cross-model benchmarking matrix.
  • No hosted remote MCP or managed LLM gateway as part of this repo.
  • No claim that security-sensitive edits can ship without human review.

Beta (future direction, not a commitment)

A future beta would narrow gaps around broader task coverage, clearer compatibility stories for consumer environments, and stronger operational guidance where teams run LCDL in shared pipelines. Concrete milestones will be tracked in repository issues and release notes rather than in this file alone.