RoadRaven

RoadRaven is a local desktop project planner that updates roadmap nodes live via WebSockets as work happens.

RoadRaven is a local desktop application that renders a project's plan as a tree from a plain roadmap JSON file in the repository. It connects to AI agents like Claude Code and OpenCode, or other processes via a local WebSocket Event API, allowing nodes to update their status automatically as work progresses. Built for agent supervision, the Model Context Protocol server exposes tools for AI agents to create, edit, move, delete nodes, and push status updates. It supports keyboard-first navigation, atomic autosave, and local execution with no cloud accounts required. The system works on Windows and Linux, offering integration with Claude Code plugins, a terminal HUD mod, and eight WCAG-compliant themes.

RoadRaven at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Windows, Linux, API, CLI
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/shuffzord/roadraven

Key features

Plan-as-file using a plain JSON roadmap in the repository
Live status updates via local WebSocket Event API
Model Context Protocol server with 21 tools for AI agent supervision
Keyboard-first navigation and tree editing
Atomic autosave and side-panel markdown notes
Setup Wizard for automated MCP host detection
Terminal HUD extension for Claude Code sessions

Use it for

Supervising AI agents like Claude Code as they plan and execute tasks
Tracking project progress with nodes that update automatically from CI jobs
Managing development tasks locally without cloud dependencies
Navigating and editing project roadmaps entirely from the keyboard

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