Roadmap and Future Plans

The Xolmis project is evolving to provide a robust ecosystem for ornithological data management.
This roadmap consolidates the technical document into clear milestones for Mobile and Desktop applications.

Short-Term Goals (Q4 2025 – Q2 2026)

• Core Features
  • Finalize Quick Entry tool for batch data insertion.
  • Complete Import Wizard with column mapping for CSV, JSON, ODS, XLSX, XML, DBF.
• Reporting
  • Implement missing LazReport layouts for basic reports.
• Band Management
  • Semi-automated stock flow for bands during capture events.
• Maintenance Tools
  • Improve optimization and backup workflows.

Mid-Term Goals (2026 – 2027)

• Quality of Life Improvements
  • Undo data changes from the record history.
  • New batch of specimens from a capture.
  • Copy record to the clipboard.
  • Auto-update system.
  • Add geographical coordinates from a map.
• Interoperability
  • Add support for Darwin Core format.
  • Add support for Ecological Markup Language (EML) format.
  • Export to eBird Record Format.
  • Strengthen import/export with Xolmis Mobile.

Long-Term Vision (2027 – 2028+)

• Advanced Features
  • R or Python scripts integration.
  • Taxonomic synonymy and hierarchical queries.
• Collaboration
  • Multi-user synchronization with PostgreSQL backends.
  • Role-based access control for projects and surveys.
• Cloud Integration
  • REST API for third-party applications.
  • Optional cloud sync for collaborative projects.

Roadmap Principles

• Transparency: All planned features are tracked in GitHub Issues.
• Offline-first: Usable in remote fieldwork settings.
• Interoperable: Compatible with scientific data standards
• Community Feedback: Suggestions from contributors and researchers shape priorities.
• Incremental Development: Features delivered in small, stable iterations.
• Scientific Rigor: Data structures and workflows follow biodiversity informatics best practices.