diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0863188..2cc97ee 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Windows-first file explorer rebooted from scratch as a Rust application with a t
 
 ## Current State
 
-This repo has been reset and reinitialized on the latest stable Tauri scaffold with:
+This repo is a Tauri 2 + SvelteKit shell with Rust workspace crates for core IPC/job types, Windows platform file-system integration, and the Tauri host:
 
 - `Tauri 2`
 - `SvelteKit`
@@ -26,6 +26,16 @@ This repo has been reset and reinitialized on the latest stable Tauri scaffold w
 - `bun`
 - `Rust`
 
+The current explorer slice includes Rust-backed streamed directory navigation, snapshot caching, cancellation, native icon hydration, a virtualized details list, breadcrumbs, tabs, keyboard selection/navigation, rename/delete/create-folder actions, Rust-owned sort/filter/search, and developer timing traces.
+
+Current product focus:
+
+- File operation queue with progress, cancellation, and conflict handling.
+- Performance metrics collection for startup, navigation, sort, search, and scroll budgets.
+- Dual-pane state model.
+- Native or shell-backed Windows context menu flow.
+- Full session restore across app restarts.
+
 ## Planning Docs
 
 - `ROADMAP.md` - product and architecture roadmap
@@ -53,6 +63,6 @@ $env:VITE_EXPLORER_NAV_DELAY_MS = "500"
 bun run tauri dev
 ```
 
-## Immediate Goal
+## Current Goal
 
-Build a single-pane details view backed by a Rust directory engine that streams incremental results into a virtualized Svelte list.
+Move from fast single-pane navigation into daily-driver productivity: reliable file operations, measured performance, dual-pane workflows, shell-native actions, and restart-safe session restore.
diff --git a/ROADMAP.md b/ROADMAP.md
index 72b1a00..4726ac6 100644
--- a/ROADMAP.md
+++ b/ROADMAP.md
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ Build a Windows-first file explorer that feels faster than Files by keeping the
 - Add copy, move, rename, delete, recycle bin, and conflict UX.
 - Add fast in-folder filtering and sort specs powered by Rust. Done.
 - Add advanced/developer settings for artificial navigation delay and UI testing toggles. Done.
+- Add developer timing traces for navigation/render visibility. Done for development diagnostics; persistent metrics collection remains open.
 
 ## Phase 3 - Rich File Workflows
 
diff --git a/TODOS.md b/TODOS.md
index 4dea5b0..50905ed 100644
--- a/TODOS.md
+++ b/TODOS.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## Immediate
 
-- [ ] Create Rust workspace layout for `core`, `platform-windows`, and `tauri-host` responsibilities.
+- [x] Create Rust workspace layout for `core`, `platform-windows`, and `tauri-host` responsibilities.
 - [x] Design `DirectoryItem`, `DirectorySnapshot`, `SortSpec`, `SearchQuery`, and file operation contracts.
 - [x] Implement a cancellation-aware job system for navigation and enrichment tasks.
 - [x] Build streamed directory listing IPC using Tauri channels/events.