---
stepsCompleted: [step-01-document-discovery, step-02-prd-analysis, step-03-epic-coverage-validation, step-04-ux-alignment, step-05-epic-quality-review, step-06-final-assessment]
documents:
  prd: "prd.md"
  architecture: "architecture.md"
  epics: "epics.md"
  ux: "ux-design-specification.md"
---

# Implementation Readiness Assessment Report

**Date:** 2026-04-25
**Project:** GitPulse

## Document Inventory

### PRD Documents

**Whole Documents:**
- prd.md

**Sharded Documents:**
- None

### Architecture Documents

**Whole Documents:**
- architecture.md

**Sharded Documents:**
- None

### Epics & Stories Documents

**Whole Documents:**
- epics.md

**Sharded Documents:**
- None

### UX Design Documents

**Whole Documents:**
- ux-design-specification.md

**Sharded Documents:**
- None

### Supporting Documents

- product-brief-gitpulse.md
- product-brief-gitpulse-distillate.md
- research/market-git-dashboard-ia-research-2026-04-24.md

### Issues Found

- No duplicates detected
- No missing documents — all 4 required documents found

### Documents Selected for Assessment

| Document | File | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PRD | prd.md | Found |
| Architecture | architecture.md | Found |
| Epics & Stories | epics.md | Found |
| UX Design | ux-design-specification.md | Found |

## PRD Analysis

### Functional Requirements

FR1: The user can initiate a recursive disk scan to discover Git repositories on their machine
FR2: The user can configure which root directories to scan
FR3: The user can exclude directories from scanning via a `.gitpulseignore` file (glob syntax)
FR4: The system can detect Git repositories by identifying `.git` folders
FR5: The user can manually trigger a rescan to refresh the repository list
FR6: The system can gracefully handle inaccessible directories (skip and log, no crash)
FR7: The system can cache scan results for instant reload on subsequent launches
FR8: The user can view repositories in a card grid showing branch, status (clean/dirty/ahead/behind), last commit, and stash count
FR9: The user can view repositories in a sortable, filterable list view with multi-select
FR10: The user can toggle between card grid and list view
FR11: The user can sort repositories by status, last activity date, branch name, or ahead/behind count
FR12: The user can filter repositories by status (clean, dirty, ahead, behind, dormant)
FR13: The system can display visual status indicators (color/badges) for instant pattern recognition across all repos
FR14: The system can render large repository lists (100+) without UI degradation
FR15: The user can select multiple repositories and execute batch `git pull`
FR16: The user can select multiple repositories and execute batch `git push`
FR17: The user can select multiple repositories and execute batch `git fetch`
FR18: The user can batch `git status` across multiple repositories
FR19: The system can report per-repo results for batch operations (success/failure with details)
FR20: The system can handle partial success — repos that succeed continue, repos that fail are reported with error details
FR21: The user can see specific error details (e.g., merge conflicts, auth errors) for failed repos
FR22: The user can enable Ollama integration for local, private repository health summaries
FR23: The user can configure cloud API keys (Gemini, DeepSeek, OpenAI, Anthropic) for AI-powered analysis
FR24: The system can generate one-line repository health summaries via the configured AI backend
FR25: The system can suggest commit messages based on staged changes via the configured AI backend
FR26: The system can detect and flag dormant repositories beyond a configurable threshold
FR27: The user can see a visual privacy indicator showing whether data processing is local or cloud-based
FR28: The system can operate entirely without any AI backend configured (deterministic status parsing as default)
FR29: The user can route different AI tasks to different providers (e.g., Ollama for commits, cloud for analysis)
FR30: The system can provide cross-repo analysis when using a cloud AI model (e.g., shared library dependencies across repos)
FR31: The user can run GitPulse as a background system tray agent with the dashboard closed
FR32: The system can monitor for remote changes and alert the user via native OS notifications
FR33: The system can send push reminders for repos with unpushed commits older than a configurable threshold
FR34: The user can configure GitPulse to auto-launch at system startup (opt-in)
FR35: The user can access common operations (status, pull, push) via the system tray context menu
FR36: The user can configure scan root directories via a settings interface
FR37: The user can configure AI backend settings (Ollama endpoint, cloud API keys, per-task routing)
FR38: The user can configure notification behavior (frequency, types, thresholds)
FR39: The user can configure system tray agent behavior (launch at startup, monitoring interval)
FR40: User settings are persisted locally and survive application restarts
FR41: The user can reset all settings to defaults
FR42: The user can launch GitPulse without any account, login, or network configuration
FR43: The system can operate fully offline (all core features work without network access)
FR44: The user can manually check for application updates via system tray or settings
FR45: The user can download GitPulse as a single binary (no installer wizard required)
FR46: The system can run on Windows, macOS, and Linux from initial release

Total FRs: 46

### Non-Functional Requirements

NFR1: Cold startup < 3 seconds
NFR2: Disk scan speed < 5 seconds (SSD, <100 repos)
NFR3: Memory usage < 200 MB with 50+ repos
NFR4: Binary size ~15 MB
NFR5: Batch operation throughput < 30 seconds (pull/push 20 repos)
NFR6: UI rendering responsiveness < 16ms per frame (60fps)
NFR7: Async AI loading — Smart Status does not block dashboard
NFR8: Incremental scan reload < 1 second from cache
NFR9: API key storage via OS keychain/secure storage, not plaintext
NFR10: Privacy by default — no data leaves machine unless cloud backend explicitly enabled
NFR11: Data flow transparency — visual indicator for cloud data transit
NFR12: Scan scope control — `.gitpulseignore` exclusions enforced
NFR13: Zero telemetry by default — opt-in only
NFR14: Git execution isolation — malicious repo cannot compromise application
NFR15: Dependency auditing — Rust/npm vulnerabilities checked before release
NFR16: Ollama version compatibility (API v1) with graceful fallback
NFR17: Cloud API compliance — stable API versions; rate limit handling
NFR18: Git version compatibility >= 2.20 on all platforms
NFR19: Native OS integration — platform-native tray, notifications, startup
NFR20: AI offline resilience — deterministic fallback when Ollama/cloud unavailable
NFR21: Scan fault tolerance — completes even if individual directories fail
NFR22: Batch fault tolerance — successful repos complete even when others fail
NFR23: Crash recovery — state preserved across crashes
NFR24: User data persistence — settings, scan configs, API keys survive updates
NFR25: Keyboard navigation for all core operations
NFR26: High contrast support — status indicators distinguishable in dark/high contrast mode
NFR27: Screen reader compatibility — ARIA markup on key dashboard components

Total NFRs: 27

### Additional Requirements

- Starter template: `npm create tauri-app@latest -- --template react-ts --manager npm gitpulse`
- Post-scaffold stack: Zustand, Tailwind CSS, Vitest, Playwright
- Tauri plugins: store, shell, fs, autostart, notification
- Rust crates: keyring, thiserror, async-trait
- Virtualization: @tanstack/react-virtual
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions matrix (Win x64, macOS x64+ARM, Linux x64)
- Distribution: GitHub Releases, single binary per platform, manual updates only
- Code signing deferred to Phase 1.5
- i18n framework ready from day 1

### PRD Completeness Assessment

PRD is comprehensive and well-structured. All requirements are numbered and traceable. Phase scoping (MVP/Phase 1.5/Phase 2) is clear. Risk mitigation documented. User journeys provide concrete validation scenarios.

## Epic Coverage Validation

### Coverage Matrix

| FR | PRD Requirement | Story Coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR1 | Recursive disk scan | Story 1.3 | Covered |
| FR2 | Configure root directories | Story 1.1 + 1.2 | Covered |
| FR3 | `.gitpulseignore` exclusion | Story 1.3 | Covered |
| FR4 | Detect repos via `.git` | Story 1.3 | Covered |
| FR5 | Manual rescan trigger | Story 1.5 | Covered |
| FR6 | Handle inaccessible directories | Story 1.4 | Covered |
| FR7 | Cache scan results | Story 1.5 | Covered |
| FR8 | Card grid view | Story 1.6 | Covered |
| FR9 | Sortable/filterable list view | Story 1.7 | Covered |
| FR10 | Toggle card/list view | Story 1.8 | Covered |
| FR11 | Sort repositories | Story 1.8 | Covered |
| FR12 | Filter by status | Story 1.8 | Covered |
| FR13 | Visual status indicators | Story 1.6 | Covered |
| FR14 | Render 100+ repos | Story 1.7 | Covered |
| FR15 | Batch git pull | Story 2.2 | Covered |
| FR16 | Batch git push | Story 2.3 | Covered |
| FR17 | Batch git fetch | Story 2.4 | Covered |
| FR18 | Batch git status | Story 2.5 | Covered |
| FR19 | Per-repo batch results | Story 2.6 | Covered |
| FR20 | Partial success handling | Story 2.6 | Covered |
| FR21 | Error details for failed repos | Story 2.6 | Covered |
| FR22 | Ollama integration | Story 3.1 | Covered |
| FR23 | Cloud API key configuration | Story 3.2 | Covered |
| FR24 | AI health summaries | Story 3.3 | Covered |
| FR25 | AI commit message suggestions | Story 3.4 | Covered |
| FR26 | Dormant repo detection | Story 3.5 | Covered |
| FR27 | Visual privacy indicator | Story 3.3 | Covered |
| FR28 | Operate without AI backend | Story 3.1 | Covered |
| FR29 | Per-task AI provider routing | Story 3.6 | Covered |
| FR30 | Cross-repo AI analysis | Story 3.7 | Covered |
| FR31 | Background system tray agent | Story 4.1 | Covered |
| FR32 | Remote change monitoring | Story 4.3 | Covered |
| FR33 | Push reminders | Story 4.4 | Covered |
| FR34 | Auto-launch at startup | Story 4.5 | Covered |
| FR35 | Tray context menu | Story 4.2 | Covered |
| FR36 | Scan root settings | Story 5.2 | Covered |
| FR37 | AI backend settings | Story 5.3 | Covered |
| FR38 | Notification settings | Story 5.4 | Covered |
| FR39 | System tray settings | Story 5.5 | Covered |
| FR40 | Settings persistence | Story 5.1 | Covered |
| FR41 | Reset to defaults | Story 5.6 | Covered |
| FR42 | No account/login required | Cross-cutting | Covered |
| FR43 | Fully offline operation | Cross-cutting | Covered |
| FR44 | Manual update check | Cross-cutting | Covered |
| FR45 | Single binary distribution | Cross-cutting | Covered |
| FR46 | Cross-platform support | Cross-cutting | Covered |

### Missing Requirements

None. All 46 FRs have traceable story coverage.

### Coverage Statistics

- Total PRD FRs: 46
- FRs covered in epics: 46
- Coverage percentage: 100%

## UX Alignment Assessment

### UX Document Status

Found: ux-design-specification.md (complete, 14-step workflow, status: complete)

### UX ↔ PRD Alignment

- Personas match: Sarah, Leo, Max, Jay appear in both UX spec and PRD journeys
- "Launch and Know" experience aligns with PRD "5-Second Wow" success criterion
- 8 custom components cover all dashboard FRs (card grid, list view, batch ops, privacy)
- PrivacyBadge directly implements FR27
- Toastless design philosophy aligns with PRD zero-friction approach
- Design direction (Compact Grid + Collapsible Stats Bar) supports PRD FR8-FR14

### UX ↔ Architecture Alignment

- UX specifies Tailwind CSS → Architecture confirms Tailwind CSS setup
- UX specifies Radix UI primitives → Architecture confirms Radix layer
- UX specifies @tanstack/react-virtual → Architecture confirms virtualization
- UX specifies Zustand stores → Architecture confirms Zustand for state management
- UX specifies tauri-plugin-store for persistence → Architecture confirms
- UX dark mode default → Architecture frontend supports theme system
- UX WCAG 2.1 AA target → Architecture mentions accessibility, no specific WCAG testing tools

### Alignment Issues

- **Minor**: Architecture does not specify CI-level WCAG testing tooling (e.g., axe-core integration). UX-DR19 targets WCAG 2.1 AA but no automated accessibility testing is specified in CI/CD pipeline.
- **No critical misalignments detected.**

### Warnings

None critical. UX documentation is comprehensive and well-aligned with both PRD and Architecture.

## Epic Quality Review

### Epic Structure Validation

#### User Value Focus Check

| Epic | Title | User Value | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic 1 | Repository Discovery & Dashboard | Users see all repos at a glance | PASS |
| Epic 2 | Batch Git Operations | Users batch pull/push/fetch across repos | PASS |
| Epic 3 | AI-Powered Repository Insights | Users get AI summaries and suggestions | PASS |
| Epic 4 | Background Agent & Notifications | Users get passive monitoring and alerts | PASS |
| Epic 5 | Settings & Preferences | Users configure all aspects of GitPulse | PASS |

All 5 epics deliver clear user value. No technical-only epics detected.

#### Epic Independence Validation

| Epic | Depends On | Independent? | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic 1 | Nothing | Fully standalone | PASS |
| Epic 2 | Epic 1 only | Yes — batch ops on visible repos | PASS |
| Epic 3 | Epic 1 only | Yes — AI analysis on repo data | PASS |
| Epic 4 | Epic 1 only | Yes — monitors discovered repos | PASS |
| Epic 5 | Epic 1 only | Yes — configures running app | PASS |

No circular dependencies. No epic requires a later epic to function.

### Story Quality Assessment

#### Story Sizing & Independence

- 36 stories across 5 epics
- All stories follow As a/I want/So that format
- All stories have Given/When/Then acceptance criteria
- No story is a pure technical setup without user value
- Story 1.1 (App Shell) frames scaffolding as user value (empty dashboard), which is appropriate

#### Dependency Analysis (Within-Epic)

**Epic 1:** Stories 1.1→1.2→1.3→1.4→1.5→1.6→1.7→1.8→1.9→1.10→1.11 — sequential, no forward deps. Story 1.8 (toggle/sort/filter) correctly depends on both views (1.6, 1.7) which precede it. ✓

**Epic 2:** Story 2.1 (toolbar) enables 2.2-2.5 (individual ops). Story 2.6 (results reporting) builds on batch ops. Story 2.7 (context menu) is independent of toolbar flow. All backward-only. ✓

**Epic 3:** Stories 3.1→3.2→3.3→3.4→3.5→3.6→3.7 — sequential. Story 3.5 (dormancy) is deterministic logic but correctly sequenced after AI foundation. Story 3.6 (routing) depends on 3.1 (trait) + 3.2 (providers), both precede it. ✓

**Epic 4:** Stories 4.1→4.2→4.3→4.4→4.5 — sequential. 4.2-4.5 all depend on tray agent (4.1). 4.4 (push reminders) depends on monitoring (4.3). ✓

**Epic 5:** Stories 5.1→5.2→5.3→5.4→5.5→5.6 — sequential. 5.2-5.6 all depend on settings foundation (5.1). ✓

#### Starter Template Compliance

Architecture specifies `npm create tauri-app@latest`. Story 1.1 integrates project scaffolding into the "App Shell & First Launch Experience" story, framed as user value (user sees empty dashboard). This is the correct approach — scaffolding is a means to user value, not an end.

#### Cross-Cutting FRs (FR42-FR46)

These are documented as "Cross-Cutting Requirements" spanning all epics. No single story owns them, which is appropriate since they are architectural constraints (no account, offline, cross-platform, single binary, update check).

### Quality Issues Found

#### Critical Violations

None.

#### Major Issues

None.

#### Minor Concerns

1. **Story 3.5 placement**: Dormancy detection (FR26) is deterministic (last commit date > threshold) but placed in Epic 3 (AI). FR26 is listed under "Smart Status (AI Integration)" in PRD, so the grouping follows PRD structure. Not incorrect, but worth noting for implementation — the core dormancy logic doesn't require AI.

2. **Cross-cutting FRs lack story ownership**: FR42-FR46 (zero-config, offline, cross-platform, single binary, update check) have no specific story assignments. They're architectural constraints that must be validated across all stories, not single-story deliverables. Acceptable for cross-cutting concerns.

3. **Story 1.1 scope**: Includes Tauri scaffolding + React setup + Tailwind + Zustand + TopBar + EmptyState + dark mode + window persistence. This is a large story but bounded by "first launch experience" and is standard for project initialization. Single dev agent completable.

## Summary and Recommendations

### Overall Readiness Status

## READY

All planning artifacts are complete, aligned, and validated. Implementation can begin.

### Critical Issues Requiring Immediate Action

None.

### Minor Items to Consider During Implementation

1. **WCAG testing in CI**: UX-DR19 targets WCAG 2.1 AA compliance but the architecture does not specify automated accessibility testing (e.g., axe-core) in the CI pipeline. Consider adding accessibility linting and testing to the GitHub Actions workflow during Epic 1 implementation.

2. **Cross-cutting FR validation**: FR42-FR46 (zero-config, offline, cross-platform, single binary, update check) have no single story owner. Validate these as acceptance criteria during each epic's review rather than deferring to end-of-project testing.

3. **Dormancy detection placement**: Story 3.5 (Dormant Detection) is in Epic 3 (AI) but the core logic is deterministic. If dormancy detection is needed earlier, it could be moved to Epic 1 without requiring AI infrastructure.

### Recommended Next Steps

1. Begin implementation with **Epic 1, Story 1.1** (App Shell & First Launch Experience) — scaffold the Tauri project and build the empty state dashboard
2. Follow the story sequence within each epic — all dependencies are backward-only
3. Develop epics in order (1→2→3→4→5) for natural dependency flow, though Epics 2-5 can be parallelized by different developers if available

### Assessment Summary

| Category | Findings | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Document Inventory | 4/4 documents found, no duplicates | PASS |
| FR Coverage | 46/46 FRs mapped to stories (100%) | PASS |
| NFR Coverage | 27/27 NFRs addressed across epics | PASS |
| UX-DR Coverage | 25/25 UX-DRs mapped to stories | PASS |
| UX ↔ PRD Alignment | Strong, no critical misalignments | PASS |
| UX ↔ Architecture Alignment | Strong, 1 minor gap (WCAG CI testing) | PASS |
| Epic User Value | All 5 epics deliver user value | PASS |
| Epic Independence | All epics standalone, no circular deps | PASS |
| Story Quality | 36 stories, all properly structured | PASS |
| Forward Dependencies | None detected | PASS |
| Critical Issues | 0 | — |
| Major Issues | 0 | — |
| Minor Concerns | 3 (non-blocking) | ACCEPTABLE |

### Final Note

This assessment identified **0 critical issues** and **0 major issues** across 6 validation categories. 3 minor concerns were noted but none block implementation start. The planning artifacts (PRD, Architecture, UX Design, Epics & Stories) are complete, internally consistent, and ready for development.

**Assessor:** Implementation Readiness Workflow
**Date:** 2026-04-25
