KnowledgeFactory Master Plan
Strategic plan for restructuring KnowledgeFactory product line under the
knowledgefactoryGitHub organization.
Company: crewnest.ai (TBD) Product Line: KnowledgeFactory Document Version: 1.0 Last Updated: 2026-01-25
Executive Summary
KnowledgeFactory is an AI-powered knowledge manufacturing system that transforms raw information into organized, shareable insights. This document outlines the restructuring of all products under a unified GitHub organization with clear branding for free (self-serve) and enterprise (paid support) tiers.
Key Decisions
| Decision | Choice |
|---|---|
| GitHub Organization | knowledgefactory |
| Company Brand | crewnest.ai (subtle: “By crewnest.ai”) |
| Free Tier Name | KnowledgeFactory |
| Paid Tier Name | KnowledgeFactory Enterprise (KFE) |
| Claude Code Users | Free only (word of mouth) |
| OpenCode Users | Free (DIY) OR KFE (paid support + Vertex AI) |
| Repo Naming | Short names: kf-opencode, kf-claude, etc. |
Brand Hierarchy
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CREWNEST.AI │
│ (Company Brand) │
│ Displayed as: "By crewnest.ai" │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ KNOWLEDGEFACTORY │
│ (Product Line) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ KnowledgeFactory │ │ KnowledgeFactory │ │
│ │ (Free / Self-Serve) │ │ Enterprise (KFE) │ │
│ │ │ │ (Paid Support) │ │
│ ├─────────────────────────────┤ ├─────────────────────────────┤ │
│ │ • Open source tools │ │ • Same open source tools │ │
│ │ • Community support │ │ • Pre-configured Vertex AI │ │
│ │ • DIY installation │ │ • Setup assistance │ │
│ │ • GitHub issues only │ │ • Priority support │ │
│ │ • BYOK (bring your own key) │ │ • Flat fee pricing │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────┘ └─────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Product Matrix
Products Overview
| Product | Description | Platforms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| kf-opencode | OpenCode skill package | CLI (all OS) | Active |
| kf-claude | Claude Code plugin | CLI (all OS) | Active |
| DoubleCopy | Desktop clipboard capture | macOS | v1.1 |
| Capture Dude | Mobile capture app | iOS, Android | Planned |
| Sharehub | Publishing platform | Web (GitHub Pages) | Active |
CLI + Tier Matrix
| KnowledgeFactory (Free) | KnowledgeFactory Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | ✅ Free only (word of mouth) | ❌ No paid version |
| OpenCode | ✅ Free (DIY, self-serve) | ✅ Paid (Vertex AI + support) |
Product-Tier Mapping
| Product | KF (Free) | KFE (Paid) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| kf-opencode | ✅ | ✅ | Same code, different support |
| kf-claude | ✅ | ❌ | Free only, word of mouth |
| DoubleCopy | ✅ | ✅ | Same app |
| Capture Dude | ✅ | ✅ | Same app |
| Sharehub | ✅ | ✅ | Same platform |
| Vertex AI API | ❌ BYOK | ✅ Included | Key differentiator |
| Setup Assistance | ❌ | ✅ | crewnest.ai support |
| Priority Support | ❌ | ✅ | crewnest.ai support |
User Personas
Persona A: Claude Code Power User
- Profile: Existing Claude Pro/Max subscriber, familiar with Obsidian
- CLI: Claude Code
- Tier: KnowledgeFactory (Free only)
- Value to us: Word of mouth, community growth
- Journey: Discover → Install kf-claude → Use → Recommend to others
Persona B: Technical DIY User
- Profile: Developer, comfortable with CLI, wants free/open source
- CLI: OpenCode
- Tier: KnowledgeFactory (Free)
- Value to us: Community growth, potential KFE upgrade
- Journey: Discover → Install kf-opencode (DIY) → Struggle? → Maybe upgrade to KFE
Persona C: Business/Team User
- Profile: Wants it to “just work”, willing to pay for convenience
- CLI: OpenCode
- Tier: KnowledgeFactory Enterprise
- Value to us: Revenue (flat fee + Vertex AI resale)
- Journey: Discover → Contact sales → KFE onboarding → Ongoing support
User Journey
┌─────────────────┐
│ Discovers │
│ KnowledgeFactory│
└────────┬────────┘
│
┌───────────────────┼───────────────────┐
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ "I have Claude │ │ "I can DIY, │ │ "I want it to │
│ Pro/Max" │ │ give me free" │ │ just work" │
└────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ kf-claude │ │ kf-opencode │ │ KFE │
│ (FREE) │ │ (FREE DIY) │ │ (PAID) │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ • Plugin install│ │ • Script install│ │ • Contact sales │
│ • /kf-claude:* │ │ • Short /capture│ │ • Onboarding │
│ • Word of mouth │ │ • GitHub issues │ │ • Vertex AI API │
└────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘
│ │ │
│ │ ┌──────────────┘
│ │ │ "This is hard,
│ │ │ I need help"
│ │ ▼
│ │ ┌─────────────────┐
│ └▶│ Upgrade to KFE │
│ └─────────────────┘
│
└──────────────────────────────────────────┐
│
┌──────────────────────────────┘
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OPTIONAL ADD-ONS (All users) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • DoubleCopy (macOS desktop capture) │
│ • Capture Dude (iOS/Android mobile) │
│ • Sharehub (publishing platform) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
Revenue Model
KnowledgeFactory (Free)
- Revenue: $0
- Value: Community growth, word of mouth, ecosystem adoption
- Cost: Minimal (GitHub hosting, community support time)
KnowledgeFactory Enterprise
- Revenue: Flat fee (monthly/annual TBD)
- Components:
- Vertex AI API access (crewnest.ai is Google Vertex AI reseller)
- Setup assistance (1:1 onboarding)
- Priority support (email/chat)
- Margin: Vertex AI resale margin + support fee
Future Revenue Opportunities
- Exclusive KFE features (if project succeeds)
- Team/organization plans
- Custom integrations
- Training/consulting
Marketing Strategy
GitHub (Free Users)
- README focuses on free, open source, DIY
- Mentions KFE for those who need help
- Technical documentation
- Community-driven support (issues, discussions)
Landing Page (KFE Priority)
- Hero section highlights KFE value proposition
- Pricing comparison (Free vs Enterprise)
- Contact sales CTA prominent
- Free version available but secondary
App Stores
- Capture Dude branded as “Part of KnowledgeFactory”
- Links to landing page
- Free app (captures feed into ecosystem)
Command Experience
Claude Code Users (Plugin Standard)
# Install
/plugin marketplace add knowledgefactory/kf-claude
/plugin install kf-claude
# Use (plugin-prefixed)
/kf-claude:capture https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc
/kf-claude:idea Build a browser extension
# Opt-in short commands
/kf-claude:setup --enable-short-commands
# After: /capture, /idea, etc.
OpenCode Users (Short Commands Default)
# Install
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/knowledgefactory/kf-opencode/main/install.sh | bash
# Use (short commands)
/capture https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc
/idea Build a browser extension
/publish my-note.md
KFE Onboarding Flow
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ KFE CUSTOMER ONBOARDING │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 1. Customer contacts crewnest.ai │
│ ↓ │
│ 2. Sales call / signup for flat fee │
│ ↓ │
│ 3. crewnest.ai provisions: │
│ • Vertex AI credentials │
│ • Pre-configured opencode.json │
│ • Pre-configured MCP server settings │
│ ↓ │
│ 4. Setup assistance (1:1 or guided) │
│ • Install OpenCode │
│ • Install kf-opencode │
│ • Configure vault │
│ • Test capture workflow │
│ ↓ │
│ 5. Ongoing support │
│ • Priority email/chat │
│ • Troubleshooting │
│ • Feature requests │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Success Metrics
Free Tier (KnowledgeFactory)
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| GitHub stars (all repos) | 1,000+ |
| Monthly active installs | 500+ |
| Community contributors | 20+ |
| Word of mouth referrals | Track via surveys |
Paid Tier (KFE)
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| Paying customers | 10+ (initial) |
| Monthly recurring revenue | $X (TBD) |
| Customer retention | 90%+ |
| NPS score | 50+ |
Timeline
| Phase | Actions | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Create GitHub org, transfer repos, restructure | Week 1-2 |
| Phase 2 | Update READMEs, create landing page | Week 2-3 |
| Phase 3 | KFE onboarding flow, Vertex AI integration | Week 3-4 |
| Phase 4 | Marketing launch, announce restructuring | Week 4-5 |
| Phase 5 | Capture Dude mobile app release | Q2 2026 |
Related Documents
- [[KF-GITHUB-STRUCTURE]] - Detailed repo structure
- [[KF-MIGRATION-CHECKLIST]] - Step-by-step migration actions
- [[KF-README-TEMPLATES]] - README templates for each repo
- [[KF-LANDING-PAGE-SPEC]] - Landing page wireframe and content
| *KnowledgeFactory Master Plan v1.0 | By crewnest.ai* |