These are some of the plans that we have for the software in the near and far future, approximately ordered after their relative importance.
Improved support for XML in search and retrieval. Eventually, the goal is for Zebra to pull double duty as a flexible information retrieval engine and high-performance XML repository.
Access to search engine through SOAP/RPC API to allow the construction of applications without requiring Z39.50 tools.
Finalisation, documentation of the Zebra API. Consider exposing the API through SOAP as well (allowing updates, database management).
Improved free-text searching. We're first and foremost octet jockeys and we're actively looking for organisations or people who'd like to contribute experience in relevance ranking and text searching.
Programmers thrive on user feedback. If you are interested in a facility that you don't see mentioned here, or if there's something you think we could do better, please drop us a mail. If you think it's all really neat, you're welcome to drop us a line saying that, too. You'll find contact info at the end of this file.