Product Roadmap

Our vision for the ReputeAPI is to become the most comprehensive and developer-friendly email security validation platform. This roadmap outlines our planned features and improvements for 2025.

2025 Product Strategy

Our focus areas for 2025:

  1. Enhanced Security Intelligence - Deeper analysis and threat detection
  2. Developer Experience - Better tools, SDKs, and integrations
  3. Performance & Scale - Faster responses and higher throughput
  4. Enterprise Features - Team collaboration and advanced reporting

Q1 2025 (January - March)

Completed ✓

  • [x] Initial public API release (v1.0.0)
  • [x] OpenAPI 3.0 specification and Swagger UI
  • [x] Basic rate limiting and tier system
  • [x] Core SPF/DKIM/DMARC validation
  • [x] Mailflow Security Score algorithm
  • [x] Bulk validation endpoint (v1.2.0)
  • [x] Historical tracking endpoint (v1.2.0)

In Progress 🚧

  • [ ] Official Python SDK - PyPI package with type hints and async support
  • [ ] JavaScript/TypeScript SDK - NPM package with full TypeScript definitions
  • [ ] Webhooks Support - Real-time notifications for domain changes
  • [ ] Enhanced DKIM Selector Discovery - Automatic detection of common selectors

Planned 📋

  • [ ] API v2 Planning - Gather feedback and design next major version
  • [ ] Performance Optimization - Sub-200ms average response times
  • [ ] GraphQL Endpoint - Alternative API interface for complex queries

Q2 2025 (April - June)

Developer Tools

  • [ ] CLI Tool - Command-line interface for quick domain validation
  • [ ] VS Code Extension - Validate domains directly in your editor
  • [ ] GitHub Action - Automated DNS validation in CI/CD pipelines
  • [ ] Terraform Provider - Infrastructure-as-code integration

Enhanced Features

  • [ ] BIMI Validation - Brand Indicators for Message Identification support
  • [ ] MTA-STS Checking - Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security validation
  • [ ] TLS-RPT Analysis - TLS reporting policy validation
  • [ ] DNS CAA Records - Certificate Authority Authorization checking

Monitoring & Alerts

  • [ ] Scheduled Monitoring - Periodic domain checks with change detection
  • [ ] Email Alerts - Notifications when security scores drop
  • [ ] Slack Integration - Real-time alerts in Slack channels
  • [ ] PagerDuty Integration - Critical issue escalation

Q3 2025 (July - September)

Enterprise Features

  • [ ] Team Management - Multi-user accounts with role-based access control
  • [ ] Custom Branding - White-label API responses and reports
  • [ ] SSO Integration - SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0 support
  • [ ] Audit Logs - Comprehensive activity logging for compliance

Advanced Analytics

  • [ ] Domain Portfolios - Manage and monitor multiple domains
  • [ ] Trend Analysis - Historical score trends and pattern detection
  • [ ] Comparison Reports - Benchmark against industry averages
  • [ ] Custom Dashboards - Configurable visualization and reporting

API Enhancements

  • [ ] Batch Processing API - Process thousands of domains asynchronously
  • [ ] Export API - Download validation data in CSV, PDF, and Excel formats
  • [ ] Custom Scoring Rules - Define organization-specific scoring criteria
  • [ ] API Versioning - Support multiple API versions simultaneously

Q4 2025 (October - December)

Intelligence & Automation

  • [ ] AI-Powered Recommendations - Machine learning-based security suggestions
  • [ ] Automated DNS Configuration - One-click DNS record deployment via provider APIs
  • [ ] Threat Intelligence - Integration with spam and phishing databases
  • [ ] Domain Reputation Scoring - Historical sending reputation analysis

Integrations

  • [ ] Zapier Integration - Connect with 3,000+ apps
  • [ ] Salesforce Integration - Domain validation within Salesforce
  • [ ] HubSpot Integration - Marketing email security validation
  • [ ] AWS Marketplace - One-click deployment and billing

Platform Expansion

  • [ ] Mobile SDKs - iOS and Android native libraries
  • [ ] Regional API Endpoints - EU, APAC, and US data centers
  • [ ] 99.99% SLA - Enterprise-grade uptime guarantee
  • [ ] DDoS Protection - Enhanced security and rate limiting

Future Considerations (2026+)

Advanced Features Under Research

  • Email Deliverability Testing - Send test emails and measure inbox placement
  • Competitor Analysis - Compare your security posture with competitors
  • DNS Provider Optimization - Recommendations for DNS provider selection
  • IPv6 Analysis - Enhanced IPv6 SPF and DNS validation
  • DNSSEC Validation - Domain Name System Security Extensions checking
  • Certificate Monitoring - SSL/TLS certificate expiration tracking

Platform Evolution

  • GraphQL API v2 - Next-generation API with advanced querying
  • WebSocket Support - Real-time streaming validation results
  • Machine Learning Models - Predictive security scoring
  • Blockchain Integration - Decentralized DNS validation proof

Feature Request Process

We love hearing from our community! Here's how to request features:

Submit a Feature Request

  1. Check Existing Requests - Review GitHub Issues to avoid duplicates
  2. Open an Issue - Use the "Feature Request" template
  3. Provide Details - Explain the use case and expected behavior
  4. Community Voting - Others can vote with 👍 reactions

Request Prioritization

Feature requests are prioritized based on:

  • User Demand - Number of votes and requests
  • Business Impact - Value to users and organizations
  • Technical Feasibility - Development effort and complexity
  • Strategic Alignment - Fit with product vision
  • Security & Compliance - Regulatory requirements

Feature Development Timeline

  • High Priority - Typically 1-2 quarters
  • Medium Priority - Typically 2-4 quarters
  • Low Priority - Backlog for future consideration

API Stability Commitment

Version Support Policy

  • Major Versions - Supported for 12+ months after new major version
  • Minor Versions - Backward compatible, no deprecations
  • Patch Versions - Bug fixes and security updates only

Breaking Changes

We avoid breaking changes whenever possible. When necessary:

  1. 90-Day Notice - Advance warning via changelog and email
  2. Migration Guide - Clear documentation for updating
  3. Parallel Support - Old and new versions supported during transition
  4. Deprecation Warnings - API responses include deprecation headers

Community Input

We build features based on your feedback:

Roadmap Updates

This roadmap is updated quarterly. Last updated: March 2025

  • Quarterly Reviews - We assess progress and adjust priorities every quarter
  • Transparency - Major changes are communicated via changelog and email
  • Flexibility - Timelines may shift based on technical challenges or user needs

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Timeline Disclaimer

This roadmap represents our current plans and is subject to change based on technical feasibility, user feedback, and business priorities. Features and timelines are estimates and not guarantees.