zaiq - AI Capacity Orchestrator

Steady distribution of surplus AI capacity

What is zaiq?

zaiq is a Docker-deployable service that orchestrates AI development tasks across rate-limited APIs, starting with Claude Code and expanding to universal AI provider support.

Etymology

• zai (在) - Hokkien/Singlish for "steady, capable"
• zā'id (زائد) - Arabic for "surplus, additional"
• q - Queue management
• zaiq = Steady distribution of surplus capacity through intelligent queueing

Development Roadmap

Phase 2: Claude Code Supplement (Months 1-3)

Single-user orchestrator to maximize Claude Code utilization during downtime periods.

Phase 4: Team Time-Share Platform (Months 7-12)

Multi-user capacity sharing and time-block marketplace for teams.

Phase 5: Universal AI Orchestrator (Year 2+)

Generic rate-limit workaround for all AI providers (GPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.).

Project Status

Current Phase: Foundation & Planning
Documentation: Complete project brief available in docs/zaiq-project/
Next Steps: Technical architecture design and MVP development

Repository Structure

docs/zaiq-project/
├── README.md           # Project overview & session continuity
├── ETYMOLOGY.md        # Story behind the name 'zaiq'  
├── brief-complete.md   # Full project brief
├── sections/           # Individual brief sections
└── checkpoint-status.md # Development progress tracking

Vision

"From the steady hands of Singapore developers, to the surplus capacity in your team—zaiq makes every moment count."

zaiq bridges cultures like Singapore bridges East and West, turning surplus into steady progress through intelligent orchestration.

Private Development Phase - Securing name across package registries before public release.