--- layout: default --- # Go Micro Roadmaps Go Micro has two roadmaps: ## 🚀 [2026 Roadmap: The AI-Native Era](roadmap-2026) (NEW) **Focus:** MCP integration and agent-first development This is the **strategic roadmap** focused on making Go Micro the leading framework for AI-native microservices: - MCP as the primary integration method - Agent developer experience - Production MCP gateways - Business model and sustainability - Strategic integrations (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) **[Read the 2026 Roadmap →](roadmap-2026)** --- ## 📅 [General Roadmap](https://github.com/micro/go-micro/blob/master/ROADMAP.md) **Focus:** Framework features and community development This is the **ongoing roadmap** for general framework improvements: ### Q1 2026 Focus - Documentation expansion - Observability integration (OpenTelemetry) - Developer tooling improvements ### Highlights - Production readiness (graceful shutdown, health checks) - Cloud native deployment patterns (operator, Helm charts) - Security enhancements (mTLS, secrets integration) - Plugin ecosystem growth ### Contributing Pick an item, open an issue, propose an approach, then submit a PR. **High priority areas:** - Documentation improvements - Real-world examples - Performance optimizations - Plugin development ### Full Document View the complete general roadmap including long-term vision and version support: - [GitHub: ROADMAP.md](https://github.com/micro/go-micro/blob/master/ROADMAP.md) --- ## Which Roadmap Should I Follow? **If you're building AI-native services or integrating with agents:** → Follow the [2026 Roadmap](roadmap-2026) **If you're working on core framework features or traditional microservices:** → Follow the [General Roadmap](https://github.com/micro/go-micro/blob/master/ROADMAP.md) **Both roadmaps are complementary.** The 2026 roadmap focuses on MCP and AI integration, while the general roadmap covers broader framework improvements. --- _Last updated: February 2026_