Features Overview
MyStoryFlow provides a comprehensive platform for collecting, organizing, and preserving family stories. Hereβs a detailed overview of all platform capabilities.
Implementation Status
| Category | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign Management | β Fully Implemented | Campaign creation, dashboard, analytics |
| Story Collection | β Fully Implemented | Voice recording, text editor, auto-save |
| Family Collaboration | π‘ Partially Implemented | Invitations, permissions working; comments are mockups |
| Book Creation | π‘ Partially Implemented | Chapter management working; design tools basic |
| Print Ordering | π² Not Implemented | Order pages are static mockups |
| Gift Features | β Fully Implemented | Purchase, redemption, management all working |
| Import Features | π‘ Partially Implemented | Photo import works; voice import UI only |
| Offline Mode | π² Not Implemented | Planned feature |
| Tools Ecosystem | β Fully Implemented | Separate tools app with multiple generators |
π― Campaign Management
Story Campaigns
Create organized projects to collect stories from specific family members.
Key Features:
- Campaign Creation Wizard - Step-by-step setup process β
- Campaign Templates - Pre-designed templates for different story types β
- Complete Life Journey
- Wisdom Keeper
- Family Legacy
- Career Journey
- Love Story
- Military Service
- Immigration Journey
- And many more specialized templates
- Relationship Types - Parent, Grandparent, Spouse, Other Family β
- Story Goals - Set targets for story collection (typically 10-12 stories) β
- Progress Tracking - Visual progress indicators and completion percentages β
- Campaign Dashboard - Centralized view of all campaign activities β
File Structure:
/campaigns/
βββ page.tsx # Campaign overview list
βββ create/ # Campaign creation flow
βββ [id]/ # Individual campaign dashboard
βββ [id]/stories/ # Story collection interface
βββ [id]/settings/ # Campaign configuration
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### Campaign Analytics
- **Story Count Tracking** - Monitor stories completed vs. goals
- **Word Count Statistics** - Track total words collected
- **Family Engagement** - See family member participation
- **Latest Activity** - Recent story additions and updates
## π Story Collection
### Multi-Modal Story Input
Flexible ways to capture and preserve stories.
**Voice Recording:**
- **In-App Recording** - Direct voice capture through web interface
- **Audio Processing** - Automatic transcription and storage
- **Playback Controls** - Review and edit recorded stories
- **Voice Preservation** - Keep original audio alongside transcriptions
**Text Input:**
- **Enhanced Rich Text Editor** - Advanced formatting with custom content blocks β
- **Auto-Save** - Prevent data loss with automatic saving β
- **Draft Management** - Save and return to incomplete stories β
- **Word Count Tracking** - Monitor story length and progress β
- **Page Count Preview** - See estimated page count as you write β
- **Advanced Content Blocks** - Special formatting blocks:
- Quote blocks
- Letter blocks
- Poetry verse blocks
- Q&A blocks
- Timeline blocks
- Highlighted memory blocks
- Life lesson blocks
- Sidebar notes
- Decorative borders
- **Layout Templates** - Pre-designed page layouts for different story types β
- **Keyboard Shortcuts** - Efficient editing with keyboard commands β
**Photo Integration:**
- **Photo Upload** - Add images to enhance stories
- **Photo Organization** - Manage and organize family photos
- **Image Optimization** - Automatic resizing and compression
- **Caption Support** - Add descriptions and context to photos
### Story Organization
- **Story Ordering** - Arrange stories for book creation β
- **Search and Filter** - Find specific stories quickly β
- **Category Tagging** - Group stories by themes π‘ *Basic implementation*
- **Story Sharing** - Share individual stories with unique links β
- **Chronological Timeline** - Organize stories by time period π² *Planned*
## π₯ Family Collaboration
### Family Invitations
Enable family members to participate in story collection.
**Invitation System:**
- **Email Invitations** - Send secure invitation links
- **Role Management** - Set different permission levels
- **Family Directory** - Manage all family participants
- **Participation Tracking** - Monitor family engagement
**Collaboration Features:**
- **Photo Contributions** - Family members can add their photos β
- **Family Comments** - Add perspectives to existing stories π‘ *Static mockup only*
- **Family Collaboration Tools** - Real-time collaboration framework π‘ *Infrastructure in place*
- **Story Suggestions** - Family can suggest new story topics π² *Planned*
- **Memory Additions** - Contribute additional details and memories π² *Planned*
### Permission Management
- **Campaign Owners** - Full control over campaigns and settings
- **Family Contributors** - Can add stories and comments
- **Viewers** - Read-only access to stories
- **Guest Access** - Limited access for specific stories
## π Book Creation
### Design Tools
Transform collected stories into beautiful keepsake books.
**Book Design Features:**
- **Chapter Creation** - Organize stories into logical chapters β
- **Story Ordering** - Arrange stories chronologically or thematically β
- **Photo Integration** - Place photos throughout the book β
- **Template Selection** - Choose from professional book layouts π‘ *Backend only*
- **Cover Customization** - Design custom book covers π‘ *Minimal UI*
- **Page Layout Options** - Control story and photo placement π² *Planned*
- **Typography Controls** - Select fonts and text styling π² *Planned*
- **Color Schemes** - Customize book color palettes π² *Planned*
### Book Production
- **Preview Mode** - See how the final book will look β
- **PDF Generation** - Create digital versions of books β
- **Print Ordering** - Order professional printed copies π² *Not Implemented*
- **Multiple Formats** - Different sizes and binding options π² *Planned*
## π Security & Privacy
### Data Protection
- **Encryption** - All data encrypted in transit and at rest
- **Secure Authentication** - Supabase-powered user authentication
- **Private Stories** - Stories are only visible to invited family
- **Data Backup** - Regular backups to prevent data loss
### Privacy Controls
- **Family-Only Access** - Stories only shared with invited family
- **Permission Levels** - Control who can view, edit, or comment
- **Data Export** - Users can export their own data
- **Account Deletion** - Complete data removal when accounts are deleted
## π± User Experience
### Responsive Design
- **Mobile Optimized** - Works seamlessly on phones and tablets
- **Desktop Interface** - Full-featured desktop experience
- **Touch-Friendly** - Optimized for touch interactions
- **Accessibility** - Screen reader and keyboard navigation support
### Performance Features
- **Fast Loading** - Optimized for quick page loads β
- **Auto-Save** - Prevent data loss with automatic saving β
- **Device Detection** - Adaptive UI based on device capabilities β
- **Performance Optimization** - Lazy loading and code splitting β
- **Real-time Updates** - See family contributions immediately π‘ *Framework in place*
- **Offline Capability** - Basic functionality works offline π² *Not Implemented*
## π API & Integrations
### REST API
- **Campaign Management** - Create and manage campaigns programmatically
- **Story Operations** - Add, edit, and retrieve stories
- **User Management** - Handle authentication and permissions
- **File Upload** - Handle photo and audio uploads
### Third-Party Integrations
- **Supabase Backend** - Database and authentication
- **Vercel Deployment** - Hosting and edge functions
- **File Storage** - Secure file storage for photos and audio
- **Email Services** - Automated invitation and notification emails
## π Analytics & Insights
### Campaign Analytics
- **Progress Tracking** - Visual progress toward story goals
- **Engagement Metrics** - Family participation statistics
- **Story Statistics** - Word counts, completion rates
- **Activity Timeline** - Recent activities and updates
### Family Insights
- **Contribution Tracking** - See who's participating most
- **Story Categories** - Analyze story themes and topics
- **Timeline Analysis** - Understand story collection patterns
- **Completion Forecasts** - Predict when campaigns will be complete
## π Platform Features
### Monorepo Architecture
- **Web App** - Main user interface (`/apps/web-app`) β
- **Marketing Site** - Public website (`/apps/marketing-site`) β
- **Admin App** - Administrative tools (`/apps/admin-app`) β
- **Tools App** - Free content tools and utilities (`/apps/tools-app`) β
- Story Prompts Generator
- AI Flashcard Generator
- Book Blurb Generator
- Romance Writing Prompts
- Flipbook Creator
- **Content OS** - Content management system (`/apps/content-os`) β
- **Documentation** - This docs site (`/apps/docs-app`) β
- **Shared Packages** - Reusable components (`/packages`) β
### Development Tools
- **TypeScript** - Type-safe development
- **Next.js 15** - Modern React framework
- **Tailwind CSS** - Utility-first styling
- **Turbo** - Monorepo build system
- **Automated Testing** - Comprehensive test coverage
## π οΈ Free Tools Ecosystem
MyStoryFlow offers a suite of free writing and creativity tools.
### Story Development Tools
- **Story Prompts Generator** - Generate creative story prompts by theme β
- **Story Prompt Collections** - Browse curated prompt collections β
- **Romance Writing Prompts** - Specialized romance story generators β
### Content Creation Tools
- **AI Flashcard Generator** - Create educational flashcards from text β
- **Book Blurb Generator** - Generate compelling book descriptions β
- **Flipbook Creator** - Create interactive digital flipbooks β
- **PDF to Flashcards** - Convert PDF documents to study flashcards β
### Tool Features
- **Sharing & Export** - Share generated content with unique links β
- **Browse Gallery** - Explore publicly shared content β
- **Quality Scoring** - AI-powered quality assessment β
- **Feedback System** - User feedback on generated content β
## π€ AI-Powered Features
Leverage AI to enhance the storytelling experience.
- **AI Conversations** - Interactive storytelling conversations with AI β
- **Story Analysis** - AI-powered content analysis and suggestions β
- **Content Generation** - AI assistance with writing and editing β
- **Photo AI** - AI-powered photo enhancement and organization π‘ *In development*
- **Voice Transcription** - Automatic transcription of recordings β
- **Grammar & Spell Check** - AI-powered writing assistance β
## π Gift Features
Send story collection campaigns as gifts to family members.
- **Gift Purchase** - Purchase campaign subscriptions as gifts β
- **Gift Management** - Track and manage sent gifts β
- **Gift Redemption** - Recipients can activate gift campaigns β
- **Gift Dashboard** - View all gifts sent and received β
## π₯ Import Features
Import content from various sources into your campaigns.
- **Voice Import** - Upload external audio recordings π‘ *UI exists, transcription pending*
- **Photo Import** - Bulk upload photos to campaigns β
- **Story Import** - Import text content from external sources π‘ *Basic support*
- **Import Management** - Track and manage imported content π‘ *Backend infrastructure*
## π User Statistics & Activity
Track your storytelling journey with comprehensive analytics.
- **Content Statistics** - Track stories, word count, and activity β
- **Recording Statistics** - Monitor voice recording usage β
- **Conversation Statistics** - Track AI conversation engagement β
- **Writing Activity Log** - Detailed writing session tracking β
- **Timeline Features** - Timeline reactions and interactions β
## π Achievements
Track progress and engagement with gamification features.
- **Progress Badges** - Earn badges for story milestones β
- **Engagement Tracking** - Monitor family participation β
- **Achievement System** - Backend infrastructure for achievements β
- **Family Achievement System** - Collaborative family achievements β
- **Achievement Dashboard** - View all earned achievements π‘ *Basic implementation*
## π³ Subscription & Billing Features
### Billing Management
- **Subscription Plans** - Multiple tier support (Family Standard Annual, etc.) β
- **Payment Methods** - Manage payment methods β
- **Book Credits** - Track and purchase book printing credits β
- **Family Seats** - Manage family member seat allocations β
- **Billing Dashboard** - View subscription details and usage π‘ *Mock implementation*
### Subscription Tiers
Note: Specific tier features and pricing may vary. Current implementation includes billing infrastructure but full tier enforcement is in development.
- **Campaign Creation** - Create story collection projects β
- **Story Collection** - Collect family stories β
- **Family Collaboration** - Invite family members β
- **Book Creation** - Create and design books β
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## Next Steps
- **[API Reference](/api)** - Explore the complete API documentation
- **[Components](/components)** - Browse the component library
- **[Development](/development)** - Set up your development environment
- **[Database](/database)** - Understand the data schema