System Requirements Document (SRD) for "fierce-documents"

1. Introduction

The purpose of this System Requirements Document (SRD) is to define the functional and non-functional requirements for the "fierce-documents" project. This platform aims to be a production-ready, all-in-one AI-powered document management and creation solution. It will enable users to create, edit, and manage documents, presentations, and PDFs, while leveraging advanced AI capabilities for content generation, collaboration, and file conversion. The platform will be designed to cater to professionals, students, and businesses in India and beyond, providing a seamless and intuitive user experience.

2. System Overview

"fierce-documents" is an AI-driven SaaS platform designed to revolutionize document creation and management. Combining the best features of Google Docs, Canva, and ChatGPT, the platform will offer:

• A rich text editor for document creation and editing.
• AI-powered presentation generation and design tools.
• Comprehensive PDF editing and conversion capabilities.
• Real-time collaboration features.
• Advanced AI functionalities for content generation, summarization, and improvement.

The system will be built using a robust tech stack, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. It will be deployed on Vercel for seamless hosting and will leverage Supabase for database and storage needs.

3. Functional Requirements

Document Editor

• As a User, I should be able to create and edit documents with a rich text editor.
• As a User, I should be able to auto-save my document progress.
• As a User, I should be able to format text with headings, lists, tables, and images.

Presentation Generator

• As a User, I should be able to generate slides from a topic using AI.
• As a User, I should be able to edit slide content in a drag-and-drop editor.
• As a User, I should be able to export presentations as PPTX or PDF.

PDF Engine

• As a User, I should be able to upload and edit PDFs.
• As a User, I should be able to merge, split, and add watermarks to PDFs.
• As a User, I should be able to convert PDFs to Word, PPT, or TXT formats.

AI Engine

• As a User, I should be able to generate documents and presentations using AI.
• As a User, I should be able to summarize, rewrite, and fix grammar in my content.
• As a User, I should be able to generate resumes and business proposals using AI.

Collaboration

• As a User, I should be able to collaborate in real-time with others.
• As a User, I should be able to share documents via a link with view/edit permissions.
• As a User, I should be able to add comments to documents.

File Management

• As a User, I should be able to organize my files in folders.
• As a User, I should be able to search for documents and view recent files.

Export Options

• As a User, I should be able to export files in DOCX, PDF, PPTX, and TXT formats.
• As a User, I should be able to share a web view link for my documents.

4. User Personas

Admin

• Manages user accounts and permissions.
• Monitors system performance and usage analytics.

Registered User

• Creates, edits, and manages documents, presentations, and PDFs.
• Uses AI features for content generation and improvement.
• Collaborates with others in real-time.

Guest

• Limited access to view shared documents or presentations.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

• Background: #F5F7FA (light gray with a modern feel)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (pure white for clean UI elements)
• Text: #1A202C (dark slate for readability)
• Accent: #4A90E2 (vibrant blue for interactive elements)
• Muted Tones: #A0AEC0 (soft gray for secondary text and borders)

6. Signature Design Concept

The homepage of "fierce-documents" will feature an Interactive Galaxy of Productivity. Users will be greeted with a 3D galaxy map where each star represents a core feature (e.g., Document Editor, Presentation Generator, PDF Tools, AI Engine). Hovering over a star will display a brief description and animate the star with a glowing effect. Clicking on a star will zoom into a mini-dashboard for that feature, with smooth transitions and parallax effects. The galaxy will subtly shift colors based on the time of day, creating a dynamic and immersive experience.

Additional details:

• Stars will have micro-interactions, such as pulsing or orbiting animations.
• The galaxy background will feature a gradient that transitions from deep purple (#3B3B98) to midnight blue (#1B1B3A).
• Users can navigate the galaxy using a mouse or touch gestures, making the experience intuitive and engaging.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform must handle up to 10,000 concurrent users with minimal latency.
• Scalability: The system should scale horizontally to accommodate growing user demand.
• Security: All user data must be encrypted in transit and at rest.
• Localization: The platform should support Indian locale defaults, including INR currency and IST timezone.
• Accessibility: Ensure WCAG 2.1 compliance for users with disabilities.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for mobile app

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for academic or coding work
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Orchestration

• Docker and docker-compose for local development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will initially target users in India, with plans for global expansion.
• AI features will rely on third-party APIs, which may introduce latency or usage limits.
• The system will be hosted on Vercel, with all environment variables properly configured.

10. Glossary

• AI: Artificial Intelligence.
• LLM: Large Language Model.
• OCR: Optical Character Recognition.
• JSON: JavaScript Object Notation.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• IST: Indian Standard Time.
• INR: Indian Rupee.