zen-marketing/STATUS.md

Zen-Marketing MCP Server - Current Status

Last Updated: 2025-11-07 Phase: Foundation Complete, Implementation Pending Version: 0.1.0 (Initial Setup)

Current State

✅ Completed

1. Project Structure

   • Repository initialized with git
   • Directory structure created
   • Core architecture copied from Zen MCP Server
   • Base classes for Simple and Workflow tools in place

2. Configuration

   • .env file created with API keys:
     • OpenRouter API key configured
     • Gemini API key configured
   • Claude Desktop configured at ~/.claude.json:
     • zen-marketing server registered
     • Model configuration set (Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash, Minimax M2)
     • Web search enabled
   • Configuration update script created (update_claude_config.py)

3. Documentation

   • CLAUDE.md - Development guide for future Claude instances
   • PLAN.md - Detailed implementation roadmap
   • README.md - User-facing documentation
   • STATUS.md - This file

4. Git Setup

   • User configured (Ben / benreed1987@gmail.com)
   • Initial commits made
   • .gitignore properly configured

5. Existing Tools (from Zen MCP Server base)

   • chat - General brainstorming
   • thinkdeep - Deep analysis
   • planner - Project planning
   • listmodels - List available AI models
   • version - Server version info
   • Plus code-focused tools that need to be removed or adapted

⚠️ Important Notes

The server is NOT production-ready yet. While the infrastructure is in place, most marketing-specific tools have not been implemented.

Current tools/init.py shows imports for code-focused tools that need to be removed:

• analyze, codereview, consensus, debug, docgen, precommit, refactor, secaudit, testgen, tracer, challenge

These are inherited from Zen MCP Server and are not relevant for marketing workflows.

What's Working

• ✅ Server can start (virtual environment configured)
• ✅ MCP protocol communication
• ✅ Provider system (Gemini, OpenRouter)
• ✅ Base tool architecture (SimpleTool, WorkflowTool)
• ✅ Conversation continuity system
• ✅ File processing utilities
• ✅ Basic tools: chat, listmodels, version

What's NOT Working / Not Implemented

Critical Missing Components

1. Marketing Tools Not Implemented

   • contentvariant - Started but needs completion
   • platformadapt - Not started
   • subjectlines - Not started
   • factcheck - Not started
   • styleguide - Not started
   • seooptimize - Not started
   • guestedit - Not started
   • linkstrategy - Not started
   • voiceanalysis - Not started
   • campaignmap - Not started

2. Code Tools Need Removal

   • tools/init.py imports many code-focused tools
   • server.py likely registers these tools
   • System prompts for code tools should be removed
   • Only keep: chat, thinkdeep, planner (useful for marketing)

3. Provider Issues

   • Minimax provider may not be properly configured
   • Need to verify Gemini provider works with new API key
   • OpenRouter fallback needs testing

4. System Prompts

   • Only 2 marketing-specific prompts exist:
     • contentvariant_prompt.py
     • chat_prompt.py (generic)
   • Need 8+ marketing-focused system prompts

5. Testing

   • No tests written yet
   • Server hasn't been started/tested
   • Tool functionality unverified

Next Steps (Priority Order)

Immediate (Next Session)

1. Review and Update PLAN.md

   • Verify implementation roadmap
   • Adjust priorities based on current state
   • Identify any missing requirements

2. Clean Up Tool Registry

   • Remove code-focused tools from tools/init.py
   • Update server.py to only register relevant tools
   • Remove unused system prompts

3. Complete contentvariant Tool (Highest Priority)

   • Finish implementation
   • Create comprehensive system prompt
   • Test with real content
   • This is the most requested feature from project memories

4. Test Server Startup

   • Start server: python server.py
   • Check logs for errors
   • Verify MCP protocol working
   • Test with Claude Desktop

Phase 2: Simple Tools (Week 2)

5. Implement subjectlines Tool

   • Create tool class
   • Write system prompt for email subject generation
   • Test psychological angles (curiosity, urgency, FOMO, etc.)

6. Implement platformadapt Tool

   • Cross-platform content adaptation
   • Platform-specific character limits
   • Tone/format adjustments

7. Implement factcheck Tool

   • Web search integration
   • Technical claim verification
   • Source citation

Phase 3: Workflow Tools (Week 3-4)

8. Implement styleguide Tool

   • Multi-step style enforcement
   • Violation detection and rewriting
   • Custom rule support

9. Implement seooptimize Tool

   • WordPress-specific SEO workflow
   • Title/meta generation
   • Internal linking suggestions

10. Implement guestedit Tool

    • Voice preservation workflow
    • Educational enhancements
    • Technical accuracy verification

11. Implement linkstrategy Tool

    • Cross-platform content mapping
    • Internal linking opportunities
    • Content relationship analysis

Phase 4: Advanced (Week 5+)

12. Implement voiceanalysis Tool

    • Voice pattern extraction
    • Consistency checking
    • Voice profile generation

13. Implement campaignmap Tool

    • Multi-touch campaign planning
    • Content calendar generation
    • Cross-promotion strategy

Technical Debt

1. Provider Configuration

   • Minimax provider needs implementation/testing
   • May need alternative creative model if Minimax unavailable

2. Error Handling

   • Need comprehensive error handling for marketing workflows
   • User-friendly error messages

3. Documentation

   • Need tool-specific documentation
   • Usage examples for each tool
   • Marketing workflow guides

4. Testing

   • Unit tests for each tool
   • Integration tests
   • End-to-end workflow tests

File Locations

/Users/ben/dev/mcp/zen-marketing/
├── server.py                    # Main MCP server
├── config.py                    # Configuration constants
├── .env                         # API keys (not in git)
├── requirements.txt             # Python dependencies
├── update_claude_config.py      # Claude Desktop config updater
├── CLAUDE.md                    # Development guide
├── PLAN.md                      # Implementation roadmap
├── README.md                    # User documentation
├── STATUS.md                    # This file
├── tools/                       # Tool implementations
│   ├── __init__.py             # Tool registry (needs cleanup)
│   ├── chat.py                 # ✅ Working
│   ├── contentvariant.py       # ⚠️ Partial
│   ├── listmodels.py           # ✅ Working
│   ├── version.py              # ✅ Working
│   ├── simple/base.py          # ✅ Base class
│   └── workflow/base.py        # ✅ Base class
├── providers/                   # AI provider implementations
│   ├── gemini.py               # ✅ Should work
│   ├── openrouter.py           # ✅ Should work
│   └── registry.py             # ✅ Provider management
├── systemprompts/              # System prompts for tools
│   ├── contentvariant_prompt.py # ⚠️ Needs completion
│   └── chat_prompt.py          # ✅ Generic prompt
└── utils/                      # Shared utilities
    ├── file_utils.py           # ✅ File handling
    ├── conversation_memory.py  # ✅ Continuity
    └── image_utils.py          # ✅ Image processing

Configuration Files

Claude Desktop: ~/.claude.json

• Server: zen-marketing (registered)
• Backup: ~/.claude.json.backup

Environment: /Users/ben/dev/mcp/zen-marketing/.env

• OpenRouter API Key: Configured
• Gemini API Key: Configured
• Models: gemini-2.5-pro, gemini-flash, minimax-m2

Known Issues

1. Server Untested

   • Haven't started server yet
   • May have import errors due to tool cleanup needed
   • Logs directory may not have write permissions

2. Tool Registry Mismatch

   • tools/init.py imports code tools
   • server.py may try to register non-existent marketing tools
   • Will cause startup errors

3. System Prompts Missing

   • Most marketing tools lack system prompts
   • Will fail if called without prompts

4. Provider Verification Needed

   • Gemini API key not tested
   • Minimax provider may not exist
   • Need fallback strategy

Success Criteria (When Ready for Use)

• Server starts without errors
• contentvariant tool generates 10+ usable variations
• Character limits respected for all platforms
• Voice preservation works in guest editing
• SEO titles/descriptions pass WordPress validation
• Cross-platform content mapping accurate
• Fact-checking cites sources correctly
• Style guide catches and fixes violations
• Response time <10s for simple tools, <30s for workflows

Resources

• Zen MCP Server: https://github.com/BeehiveInnovations/zen-mcp-server
• MCP Protocol: https://modelcontextprotocol.com
• Gemini API: https://ai.google.dev/
• OpenRouter: https://openrouter.ai/

Session Notes

2025-11-07 Session:

• Created initial structure
• Configured environment and Claude Desktop
• Updated CLAUDE.md with architecture insights
• Identified that server is not production-ready
• Documented current state and next steps

Next Session Goals:

1. Review PLAN.md in detail
2. Clean up tool imports
3. Test server startup
4. Complete contentvariant tool
5. Begin implementing subjectlines tool

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Status: 🟡 Foundation Complete, Implementation in Progress Blocker: Need to implement marketing-specific tools before server is usable Estimated Time to MVP: 2-3 weeks (with focus on high-priority tools)