System Requirements Document for bold-niche

1. Introduction

The project "bold-niche" aims to develop a niche "Reply Finder" tool for intent detection on websites. This tool will enable founders to enter their domain and discover people actively looking for their product across various platforms such as Reddit, X, forums, and G2. The tool will also provide intent signals and suggested outreach templates to facilitate effective communication.

2. System Overview

The bold-niche project is designed to assist solo founders and small teams in generating inbound-style leads without the need for running ads. By leveraging intent detection across multiple platforms, the tool aims to identify potential customers who are actively seeking the products offered by the founders. The revenue model for this tool is subscription-based, ranging from $19 to $79 per month, and it can be marketed as a "growth tool for indie hackers."

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a Founder, I should be able to enter my domain to find people actively looking for my product.
• As a Founder, I should be able to view intent signals from platforms like Reddit, X, forums, and G2.
• As a Founder, I should be able to receive suggested outreach templates for effective communication.
• As a Founder, I should be able to subscribe to the service with a monthly fee ranging from $19 to $79.

4. User Personas

• Founder: An individual or part of a small team looking to generate leads for their product without running ads. They are tech-savvy and interested in growth tools that can provide inbound leads.

5. Core User Flows

• Founder enters domain -> System scans platforms (Reddit, X, forums, G2) -> Displays people with intent signals -> Provides suggested outreach templates -> Founder uses templates to contact potential leads.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #1E90FF (Dodger Blue)
• primary_light: #63B8FF (Light Dodger Blue)
• secondary: #FFD700 (Gold)
• accent: #FF4500 (Orange Red)
• highlight: #32CD32 (Lime Green)
• bg: #F5F5F5 (White Smoke)
• surface: #FFFFFF (White)
• text: #333333 (Dark Gray)
• text_muted: #777777 (Gray)
• border: #DDDDDD (Light Gray)

7. Signature Design Concept

The bold-niche homepage will feature an interactive "Intent Map" where users can see a live feed of intent signals represented as glowing nodes on a world map. Each node represents a potential lead, and users can click on nodes to view more details and suggested outreach templates. The map will be interactive, allowing users to zoom and pan across different regions. This concept will be implemented using motion/react for smooth animations and interactions.

LANDING HERO MOTION BRIEF

The landing page will feature a dynamic animation where a digital map of the world is displayed. As the user enters their domain, the map lights up with nodes representing potential leads. The nodes will pulse gently to indicate activity, and lines will connect nodes to show potential outreach paths. The animation will loop every 10 seconds, with new nodes appearing and disappearing to simulate real-time data flow. This will be achieved using motion/react for seamless transitions and interactions.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Intended Interaction Model: Animated
  • The landing page will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals, hover transitions, and spring physics on interactive elements.
  • Each section will have a distinctive core mechanic, such as morphing SVGs or kinetic typography, to maintain user engagement.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must handle concurrent requests from multiple users efficiently.
• The tool should provide real-time updates of intent signals.
• The system must ensure data privacy and comply with relevant data protection regulations.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MongoDB
• AI Models: GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• AI Tools: Litellm for LLM Routing, Langchain
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The tool assumes that users have basic technical knowledge to navigate the platform.
• The system is constrained by the availability and accessibility of data from third-party platforms like Reddit, X, forums, and G2.
• The subscription model assumes a steady user base willing to pay for the service.

12. Glossary

• Intent Detection: The process of identifying potential customers based on their online activity and signals.
• Outbound Leads: Potential customers identified through active outreach efforts.
• Inbound Leads: Potential customers who express interest in a product or service without direct solicitation.
• Growth Tool: A software application designed to help businesses increase their customer base and revenue.