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Ecosystem ​

The PACE Pattern ecosystem of tools, frameworks, and implementations.

Overview ​

The PACE ecosystem consists of:

  • Patterns — UX patterns and design philosophies
  • Frameworks — Implementation frameworks
  • Tools — Supporting tools and utilities
  • Products — Built with or for PACE
  • Community — People and organizations

Core Projects ​

PACE Pattern ​

The foundational UX pattern

  • Published on Zenodo (DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18049371)
  • Defines guide-first conversational interfaces
  • Four principles: Proactive, Adaptive, Contextual, Efficient
  • Four components: Product, About, Chat, Executive Summary

Learn about the Pattern →

PACE.js ​

15KB JavaScript framework

  • Zero dependencies
  • Framework agnostic
  • Built-in AI adapters (Claude, OpenAI)
  • Production-ready

Repository: github.com/semanticintent/pace.jsNPM: @semanticintent/pace-pattern

Learn about PACE.js →

Implementations ​

MillPond ​

Reference implementation of PACE

A conversational storefront for MCP servers featuring Cormorant, an AI guide that helps users discover products through natural dialogue.

Live: millpond.cormorantforaging.devTech: PACE.js, Alpine.js, Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Learn about MillPond →

StratIQX ​

Strategic intelligence reports powered by AI

Multi-tier analysis platform providing strategic insights with visual support.

Features:

  • Adaptive analysis depth (3 tiers)
  • AI-generated insights
  • Visual support (charts, infographics)
  • PDF and HTML export

Site: stratiqx.com

Learn about StratIQX →

PlayIQX ​

Playbook analysis and strategic planning

Analyze business playbooks, strategies, and execution plans with AI assistance.

Features:

  • Playbook decomposition
  • Strategic analysis
  • Implementation planning
  • Visual frameworks

Site: playiqx.com

Learn about PlayIQX →

Semantic Intent Philosophy ​

All PACE projects are part of the Semantic Intent ecosystem:

Semantic Intent (Philosophy)
├── "Clarity before code"
├── "Intent before implementation"
└── Natural language as source of truth
          ↓
    PACE Pattern (Framework)
    ├── Pattern for Agentic Conversational Experience
    ├── Proactive, Adaptive, Contextual, Efficient
    └── Guide-first interaction design
              ↓
        Implementations
        ├── MillPond (MCP storefront)
        ├── StratIQX (Strategic intelligence)
        └── PlayIQX (Playbook analysis)

Learn about Semantic Intent →

Community Projects ​

MCP Servers ​

Model Context Protocol servers featured in MillPond:

  • SQL MCP — Database queries with natural language
  • GitHub MCP — Repository management
  • Filesystem MCP — Safe file operations
  • API MCP — REST API integration
  • Analytics MCP — Analytics platform queries

Integrations ​

Framework adapters (community-contributed):

  • React wrapper component
  • Vue 3 composition API integration
  • Svelte component
  • WordPress plugin (planned)
  • Shopify integration (planned)

Tools & Utilities ​

Development Tools ​

PACE CLI (planned)

bash
npm create pace-app
  • Project scaffolding
  • Template generation
  • Development server
  • Build tools

PACE DevTools (planned)

  • Browser extension
  • State inspector
  • Event logger
  • Performance profiler

Testing Tools ​

PACE Test Utils

  • Component testing helpers
  • Mock AI adapters
  • State snapshots
  • Visual regression testing

Design Resources ​

Figma Components ​

  • PACE UI kit
  • Product card templates
  • Chat widget designs
  • Executive summary layouts

Icons & Assets ​

  • Official PACE logo
  • Cormorant illustrations
  • Icon sets (Phosphor Icons)
  • Brand guidelines

Contributing to the Ecosystem ​

Build a PACE App ​

Create your own PACE-powered application:

  1. Use PACE.js framework
  2. Follow the pattern principles
  3. Share your implementation
  4. Submit to showcase

Create an Integration ​

Build adapters for other frameworks:

  • Vue official adapter
  • Svelte official adapter
  • Next.js integration
  • Astro integration

Develop Tools ​

Build supporting tools:

  • CLI generators
  • DevTools extensions
  • Testing utilities
  • Analytics plugins

Contributing Guide →

Ecosystem Map ​

Statistics ​

Framework Adoption ​

  • GitHub Stars: Growing
  • NPM Downloads: Active
  • Community Projects: Expanding
  • Framework Integrations: 3+ in development

Implementation Reach ​

  • Production Deployments: MillPond + community
  • Developer Adoption: Open source community
  • Geographic Reach: Global
  • Industry Verticals: E-commerce, SaaS, Education

Get Involved ​

Use PACE ​

  • Build with PACE.js
  • Implement the pattern
  • Deploy to production
  • Share your results

Contribute ​

  • Submit PRs to PACE.js
  • Create example implementations
  • Write tutorials and guides
  • Help with documentation

Connect ​

Growing ecosystem. Built by the community. 🌱