working companion prototype

docs/ROADMAP.md

@@ -39,12 +39,13 @@ This roadmap provides a phased implementation plan for GridPilot, an automated l
 - [ ] Document development setup in README.md
 
 ### Automation Validation
-- [ ] Install and configure Nut.js for browser automation
-- [ ] Test iRacing session creation page detection
+- [ ] Install and configure Playwright for browser automation
+- [ ] Test iRacing website navigation and authentication flow
+- [ ] Test session creation page detection on members.iracing.com
 - [ ] Test session ID extraction from URL or page elements
 - [ ] Validate server-side result polling from iRacing API
-- [ ] Create proof-of-concept automation script
-- [ ] Document automation approach and limitations
+- [ ] Create proof-of-concept automation script using Playwright
+- [ ] Document browser automation approach and iRacing automation rules
 - [ ] Identify automation failure modes and mitigation strategies
 
 ### Testing Foundation
@@ -187,7 +188,7 @@ This roadmap provides a phased implementation plan for GridPilot, an automated l
 
 ### Companion App Foundation
 - [ ] Set up Electron application structure
-- [ ] Implement Nut.js browser automation framework
+- [ ] Implement Playwright browser automation framework
 - [ ] Create IPC bridge for backend communication
 - [ ] Build auto-updater mechanism
 - [ ] Set up application signing and packaging
@@ -460,6 +461,6 @@ This roadmap is a living document and will be updated as the project evolves. Ke
 
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-**Last Updated:** 2025-11-21  
-**Current Phase:** Phase 0 (Foundation)  
-**Overall Progress:** 0% (not started)
+**Last Updated:** 2025-11-23
+**Current Phase:** Phase 0 (Foundation)
+**Overall Progress:** In Progress (browser automation implemented)