Feature Request Template
Thank you for considering contributing a feature to Grid! Please fill out this template to help us understand your proposal.
Overview
Title:
[A concise title for the feature followed by (frontend/backend)]
Feature Name:
[A concise, descriptive name for your feature]
Summary:
[Brief description of the feature in 2-3 sentences]
Motivation
Problem Statement:
[What problem does this feature solve? Why is it needed?]
User Benefit:
[How will users benefit from this feature?]
Privacy & Security
Privacy Impact:
- How does this feature handle user data?
- What privacy considerations have been taken into account?
- Are there any potential privacy risks?
Security Considerations:
- What security measures are needed?
- Are there potential security implications?
Technical Details
Implementation Approach:
[High-level technical description of how the feature would work]
Required Changes:
- Frontend modifications:
- Backend modifications:
- Database changes:
- API changes:
Dependencies:
[List any new dependencies or requirements]
User Experience
Interface Changes:
[Describe any UI/UX changes or additions]
Workflow:
[How will users interact with this feature?]
Mockups:
[Include sketches, wireframes, or mockups if available]
Compatibility
Self-Hosting Impact:
[How does this affect self-hosted instances?]
Migration Requirements:
[What's needed to adopt this feature?]
Testing
Test Scenarios:
[Key scenarios that should be tested]
Validation Approach:
[How can we verify this feature works correctly?]
Documentation
User Documentation:
[What documentation changes are needed?]
Technical Documentation:
[What technical documentation is required?]
Alternative Approaches
Alternatives Considered:
[What other approaches were considered and why were they rejected?]
Additional Information
Related Issues:
[Link to related issues or discussions]
References:
[Any relevant external references or resources]
Note: Before implementing this feature, please:
- Start a discussion in our Matrix chat
- Wait for explicit approval from the Grid team
- Review our contribution guidelines