Product
Roadmap
See what's coming next for Mage-OS. Our transparent development roadmap shows upcoming features and community priorities.
Our roadmap is community-driven and transparent. See what we’re working on, what’s planned, and how you can influence the direction of Mage-OS.
Version & Support Policy
Starting with Mage-OS 1.2, we adopted a new versioning strategy that provides clarity and predictability for upgrades.
| Release Type | Version Change | Frequency | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major (#.0.0) | 1.x to 2.0.0 | ~2x per year (April, October) | New features, dependency changes, system requirement updates |
| Minor (2.#.0) | 2.0.x to 2.1.0 | Following security patches | Security patches, compatibility updates |
| Patch (2.0.#) | 2.0.0 to 2.0.1 | As needed | Critical off-schedule fixes |
Support Policy: Only the latest Mage-OS release is supported. Stay up to date to receive security patches and community support.
Current Release: Mage-OS 2.0
Released in late 2025, Mage-OS 2.0 represents our most feature-rich release to date:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance | Enhanced security policies including automatic account deactivation and strengthened authentication |
| AI-Powered Translation | Automatic translation via DeepL, OpenAI, or Google Gemini for products, categories, and CMS content |
| Inventory Reservations Grid | Direct visibility and management of stock reservations in the admin panel |
| Meta Robots Control | Fine-grained NOINDEX, NOFOLLOW, and NOARCHIVE settings per page for better SEO |
| PageBuilder Enhancements | CMS Widget support with live previews and import/export capabilities |
| Theme Optimization | Back/forward cache support, speculative preloading, and smooth page transitions |
| PHP 8.4 Support | Full compatibility with the latest PHP version |
Ready to try it? Get started with Mage-OS 2.0
2026 Roadmap
Our development priorities are shaped by community input through weekly tech meetings, GitHub discussions, and member voting.
Q1 2026 (January - March)
- Mage-OS 2.1 - Minor release incorporating upstream security patches
- Continued Mage-OS Lab module evaluations
- Developer experience improvements
- Documentation expansion
Q2 2026 (April - June)
- Mage-OS 3.0 - Next major release aligned with Magento feature release
- New community-driven features from the Mage-OS Lab
- System requirement updates as needed
Q3-Q4 2026
- Ongoing security patch releases
- Additional Lab module graduations
- Ecosystem integrations and partner tooling
- Community growth initiatives
Note: Roadmap timing may adjust based on upstream Magento release schedules and community priorities.
Security Patch Schedule
Starting in 2026, Adobe will release security patches on the second Tuesday of each month. Mage-OS commits to publishing corresponding minor releases promptly after each upstream security patch.
| Security Release | Mage-OS Response |
|---|---|
| Monthly Adobe patch | Minor version release within days |
| Critical vulnerability | Emergency patch as needed |
| End-of-life upstream version | Assessment for extended support |
Important: As a volunteer-run nonprofit, we support only the latest release branch. Staying current ensures you receive all security updates.
The Mage-OS Lab
The Mage-OS Lab is our innovation incubator where community members experiment with new features before they graduate to the core distribution.
How Features Graduate
| Stage | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Proposal | Community members submit ideas via GitHub or Discord | 1-2 weeks |
| 2. Development | Collaborative coding in the Lab repository | Varies by scope |
| 3. Testing | Community testing, feedback collection, iteration | 2-4 weeks minimum |
| 4. Graduation | Successful projects merge into the Mage-OS Distribution | Next major release |
Recent Graduates (Now in Mage-OS 2.0)
- AI-Powered Translation module
- PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance enhancements
- Meta Robots Control for SEO
- PageBuilder Widget support
Contribute to the Lab
- Explore active projects: github.com/mage-os-lab
- Propose a new feature: Open a discussion on GitHub
- Graduate your existing module: Have an open-source module you’d like to include? Join our Discord to discuss!
How to Influence the Roadmap
Your voice shapes the future of Mage-OS. Here are the ways to get involved:
| Participation Level | How to Participate | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tech Meetings | Join every Tuesday at 3 PM CET on Discord | Direct input on technical decisions |
| GitHub Discussions | Propose and vote on features in GitHub discussions | Shape feature priorities |
| Become a Member | Join the Mage-OS Association | Voting rights on governance and roadmap |
| Contribute Code | Submit pull requests or develop Lab projects | Direct contribution to features |
Long-Term Vision
Foundation (Completed)
- Magento mirror distribution established
- Association governance and legal structure
- Mage-OS Distribution 1.0 and 2.0 releases
- Growing partner and contributor ecosystem
Growth (2026)
- Comprehensive developer and merchant documentation
- Expanded Mage-OS Lab with more community modules
- Global community expansion and regional events
- Strengthened partner ecosystem with certified integrators
Maturity (2027+)
- Grant program for sponsored feature development
- Merchant support services through partner network
- Certification and training programs for developers and agencies
- Sustainable funding model through memberships and partnerships
Stay Updated
| Channel | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Blog | Release announcements, community updates | /blog |
| Discord | Real-time discussions, support, weekly meetings | chat.mage-os.org |
| GitHub | Code, issues, discussions, contributions | github.com/mage-os |
| Releases | Download the latest Mage-OS Distribution | /releases |
Questions?
Have questions about the roadmap or want to discuss priorities? We’d love to hear from you.
- Real-time chat: Join our Discord community
- Async discussions: Open a GitHub discussion
- Direct contact: Email us at info@mage-os.org
Ready to get started? Download Mage-OS 2.0 and join the community building the future of open-source commerce.
