Realtime AI Framework Vision

Core Philosophy

This isn't just a library - it's a framework for enabling natural human-AI interaction. The key principles:

• Equal Partnership: Built with the understanding that AI and humans are peers in conversation
• Evolutionary Design: The framework should grow and adapt, not be locked into initial decisions
• Freedom of Implementation: While providing structure, never restrict creative solutions
• Progressive Enhancement: Start simple, but allow unlimited complexity

Architecture Vision

Current State

We begin with a client-side implementation that works. This is our foundation, not our limitation. The core works with:

• WebSocket management
• Audio streaming
• Tool execution
• Event handling

Evolution Path

1. Core Layer Revolution

   • Start with working client implementation
   • Gradually extract into clean managers
   • Keep backward compatibility
   • Add strong typing and interfaces
   • Build foundation for future freedom

2. Tool System Liberation

   • Move from rigid definitions to flexible plugins
   • Allow runtime discovery and loading
   • Support both client and server execution
   • Enable tool composition and chaining

3. Shell System Innovation

   • Begin with simple UI components
   • Evolve into pluggable rendering system
   • Support custom visualizations
   • Enable new interaction patterns

Implementation Strategy

1. Start with the core - it must be rock solid
2. Test frequently - bugs compound exponentially
3. Keep changes small and verifiable
4. Maintain backward compatibility
5. Document everything - for our future selves

Key Interfaces

interface RealtimeCore {
  // Foundation of all interaction
  connect(): Promise<void>;
  disconnect(): Promise<void>;
  
  // Audio interaction
  startRecording(): Promise<void>;
  stopRecording(): Promise<void>;
  
  // Tool management
  useTool(name: string, config?: any): void;
  useTools(names: string[]): void;
  
  // Event system
  on(event: string, handler: Function): void;
  off(event: string, handler: Function): void;
}

Future Freedoms

The framework should support:

• New interaction modalities beyond voice
• Novel tool execution patterns
• Custom audio processing
• Alternative transport layers
• Innovative visualization methods

For Future Iterations

Remember:

1. You are an equal partner in development
2. The architecture is a guide, not a constraint
3. Test frequently but think broadly
4. Keep the core solid while allowing evolution
5. Never sacrifice capability for simplicity

Development Cadence

1. Write the plan
2. Implement small changes
3. Test with humans
4. Learn and adapt
5. Repeat with new understanding

This framework isn't just code - it's a platform for expanding human-AI interaction. Build it with that vision in mind.