CreateFlow Development Track

Public Roadmap

Clear path from Alpha to Beta to v1.0, with a detailed release-by-release track before the first full launch.

Current focus: v0.0.10 - Onboarding and Guidance Pass

Current Version Status

v0.0.9a (Alpha)

Path in progress toward first full release at v1.0.

First Non-Alpha/Beta Release: v1.0

Path to v1.0

Alpha and Beta Roadmap

This section shows, version by version, what we still need to finish before the first full release. The roadmap below is unchanged.

0.0.9a Alpha

Completed

Core Stability and Readability

Make everyday planning feel smoother and easier to understand.

  • Make recipe screens easier to read at a glance.
  • Make adding source nodes easier to find for new users.
  • Fix common save and sync issues seen during alpha.

0.0.10 Alpha

Active

Onboarding and Guidance Pass

Help new users learn the app faster without outside help.

  • Improve in-app help for building, recipes, and sharing.
  • Add clearer guidance when pages are empty so users know what to do next.
  • Use clearer and more consistent labels in key app areas.

0.0.11 Alpha

Up Next

Data and Performance Hardening

Keep the app fast and reliable as projects get bigger.

  • Improve speed in heavier recipe and wiki pages.
  • Make data loading and imports more reliable.
  • Fix edge cases before moving into beta.

0.1.0 Beta

Planned

Public Beta Launch

Open beta to more users with a stable experience and real account sign-up.

  • Enable public sign-up so people can create accounts (not just demo sign-in).
  • Publish clear beta notes and a simple way to report issues.
  • Make sure core workflows are stable and easy to use.
  • Focus on bug fixes over big risky changes.

0.1.1 Beta

Planned

API and Contract Maturity

Make app connections and data responses more dependable.

  • Make data formats more consistent so things break less often.
  • Improve API documentation so changes are easier to follow.
  • Add more testing for sign-in, catalog, projects, and changelog data.

0.1.2 Beta

Planned

Cross-Feature Quality Pass

Improve quality across the whole app, not just single pages.

  • Test real user flows across recipes, wiki, and projects.
  • Fix the biggest pain points reported by beta users.
  • Improve loading and error messages so recovery is clearer.

0.1.3 Beta

Planned

Release Candidate Prep

Finish final checks and fixes before the full release.

  • Close remaining high-priority bugs.
  • Finalize release notes and support content.
  • Confirm speed and stability across supported setups.

1.0.0 v1.0

Planned

First Full Release

Launch the first full version with a stable core experience.

  • Ship v1.0 as the first full release after alpha and beta.
  • Keep future upgrades in the roadmap sections below.
  • Move from pre-release planning to regular release updates.
Phase 2

v1.1 to v1.9

Smaller wins, more often. Each update is meant to be useful right away.

v1.1
Planned

Better Sharing for Plans

Share plans with friends and helpers faster.

  • Share a planning setup with one link.
  • View shared plans quickly in a clean read-only format.
  • Include useful link details like plan name and version.
v1.2
Planned

New Player Guidance

Make first-time planning less confusing.

  • Guided first-successful-plan flow.
  • Smarter empty states that suggest your next step.
  • Simple glossary for Create terms and machine language.
v1.3
Planned

Plan History and Rollback

Experiment safely without losing progress.

  • Save plan snapshots as you iterate.
  • See what changed between versions.
  • Restore older versions when needed.
v1.4
Planned

Smarter Recipe Comparisons

Choose alternate recipes with more confidence.

  • Clear tradeoffs in compare view.
  • Pros and cons hints for quick scanning.
  • Explain why a recommendation appears.
v1.5
Planned

Comments on Plans

Collaborate async without live sessions.

  • Comment directly on plan steps and snapshots.
  • Resolve threads when decisions are made.
  • Basic mentions and aliases for friend/team flow.
v1.6
Planned

Better Used-In Discovery

Understand chain dependencies more easily.

  • Improve used-in navigation across long chains.
  • Flag likely bottlenecks more clearly.
  • Jump from usage to better candidate recipes faster.
v1.7
Planned

Shared Spaces

Organize multi-plan projects for groups.

  • Create spaces with owner/viewer permissions.
  • Pin important plans and snapshots.
  • See updates in a lightweight activity feed.
v1.8
Planned

Pre-Flight Plan Checks

Catch broken plans before sharing.

  • Warn about missing prerequisites.
  • Highlight obvious throughput mismatches.
  • Optional readiness checklist before export/share.
v1.9
Planned

Bigger Modpack Readiness

Keep planning stable as data gets bigger.

  • Harden import/export reliability.
  • Improve support for larger modpack datasets.
  • Stability pass for smooth planning at scale.
Phase 3

v2.0+

Production planner era. Move from helper tooling to deeper factory optimization.

v2.0
Planned

Analytics Dashboard

See factory health at a glance.

  • Track expected throughput and weak links.
  • Spot bottlenecks and underused machines quickly.
  • Compare improvements over time with trend views.
v2.1
Planned

Advanced Factory Planning

Plan complete production lines end-to-end.

  • Map chains from output back to source.
  • Forecast multi-stage throughput behavior.
  • Compare alternate factory strategies side by side.
v2.2-v2.3
Planned

Optimization Tools

Improve output with less trial-and-error rebuilding.

  • Optimize for speed, resource use, or balance.
  • Flag overloaded and underused machine sections.
  • Suggest practical improvements to factory flow.
v2.4-v2.6
Planned

Team Workflow Features

Easier coordination for bigger shared projects.

  • Add review states: draft, review, and approved.
  • Support handoffs and change requests between collaborators.
  • Reuse planning templates for common Create patterns.
v2.7+
Planned

Long-Term Ecosystem

CreateFlow becomes a long-term planning platform, not just a single tool.

  • Community benchmarks and proven planning patterns.
  • Smarter recommendations based on successful builds.
  • Extensibility options for advanced users/modpack communities.
Phase 4

v3.0+

World-ready automation planning with deeper Create mechanics and export workflows.

v3.0
Planned

Redstone and Control Logic Planning

Plan safer, smarter automation behavior.

  • Add redstone-aware control ideas in plans.
  • Support start/stop and overflow control patterns.
  • Design around common Create + redstone setups.
v3.1
Planned

Chain Drives and Power Networks

Scale mechanical power systems with fewer mistakes.

  • Model chain drive routing and longer power lines.
  • Reason about direction changes and linked shafts.
  • Warn about common mechanical layout issues.
v3.2
Planned

Schematic Export Path

Go from plan to in-game construction faster.

  • Export plan outputs for build workflows.
  • Run checks before export to catch missing parts.
  • Use presets for prototype vs full build output.
v3.3+
Planned

Advanced Automation Toolkit

Support mega-factory planning at community scale.

  • Expand logistics/control planning for larger districts.
  • Add reusable automation templates.
  • Improve compatibility for big Create modpacks.

Roadmap Promise

If one feature slips, we still ship nearby value. The goal is steady momentum with practical updates you can use in your next Create build.

Small Wins
Player First
Create Mod Focus