System Requirements Document for micro-track-saas

1. Introduction

The micro-track-saas project is designed to provide Shopify agencies and larger merchants with a tool for monitoring server-side tracking breakage after theme, app, or checkout changes. The system generates client-ready reports detailing what broke and how to fix it, ensuring accurate ecommerce analytics tracking. The target audience includes Shopify agencies and larger merchants, with a pricing model ranging from $79 to $399 per month, potentially per managed store.

2. System Overview

This document outlines the requirements for a micro SaaS application focused on Shopify tracking diagnostics. The application will monitor server-side tracking issues and generate actionable reports for agencies and merchants. The system is designed to be user-friendly, reliable, and professional, aligning with Dieter Rams' design principles of functional clarity.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The product is delivered as a micro SaaS application with custom UI, provider-managed surfaces, background automation, and generated documents. It requires application-owned identity for user access and interaction. The system supports Shopify store connections and permissions, enabling diagnostics and reporting functionalities. The application is intended for Shopify agencies and larger merchants, with reports being client-ready for external delivery.

2b. Source Content Inventory

Not applicable as no explicit content_source directive was provided.

2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Information: Overview of Shopify tracking diagnostics, target users, and client-ready reporting.
• Primary Actions: Navigate to Sign Up or Login.
• Components: Introductory text, call-to-action buttons.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Sign Up

• Information: Enrollment form for new users.
• Primary Actions: Submit enrollment details.
• Components: Form fields (name, email, password), submit button.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Login

• Information: User authentication form.
• Primary Actions: Submit login credentials.
• Components: Form fields (email, password), login button.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Dashboard

• Information: Overview of diagnostics across managed stores.
• Primary Actions: Access store-specific diagnostics, view reports.
• Components: Store list, diagnostics summary.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Stores

• Information: Manage Shopify store connections and configurations.
• Primary Actions: Connect new store, configure settings.
• Components: Store connection form, configuration options.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Monitoring

• Information: Monitor server-side tracking after changes.
• Primary Actions: Start monitoring, view results.
• Components: Monitoring status, result logs.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Diagnostics

• Information: Review detected tracking breakage and analytics impact.
• Primary Actions: Analyze breakage, view impact.
• Components: Breakage details, impact analysis.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Reports

• Information: Generate client-ready reports.
• Primary Actions: Create report, download.
• Components: Report generation form, download link.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Share Report

• Information: Share or deliver reports to clients.
• Primary Actions: Send report, share link.
• Components: Sharing options, recipient details.
• States: Loading, success, error.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Shopify agency or merchant operator, I should be able to monitor server-side tracking breakage after theme, app, or checkout changes to ensure accurate analytics. (explicit)
• As a Shopify agency or merchant operator, I should be able to generate a client-ready report explaining what broke and how to fix it for agency or merchant clients. (explicit)
• As a Shopify agency or merchant operator, I should be able to enroll or create an application identity to access the system. (required_inference)
• As a Shopify agency or merchant operator, I should be able to verify my identity upon returning to access protected diagnostics. (required_inference)
• As a Shopify agency or merchant operator, I should be able to establish a Shopify store connection and required permissions before monitoring can run. (required_inference)
• As a Shopify agency or merchant operator, I should be able to configure background monitoring and change-triggered diagnostics. (required_inference)
• As a Shopify agency or merchant operator, I should be able to access generated reports before sharing or external delivery. (required_inference)

4. User Personas

• Agency or Merchant Operator: Responsible for monitoring server-side tracking, generating reports, and managing store diagnostics.
• Client Report Recipient: Receives client-ready reports for review and action.

5. Core User Flows

1. Agency or Merchant Operator Enrollment

   • Navigate to the Sign Up page.
   • Complete and submit the enrollment form.
   • Receive confirmation and access the Dashboard.

2. Login and Access Diagnostics

   • Navigate to the Login page.
   • Enter credentials and submit.
   • Access the Dashboard to manage diagnostics.

3. Store Connection and Configuration

   • Access the Stores page from the Dashboard.
   • Connect a new Shopify store and configure settings.
   • Save configurations and return to the Dashboard.

4. Monitoring and Diagnostics

   • Access the Monitoring page from the Dashboard.
   • Start monitoring server-side tracking.
   • Review results on the Diagnostics page.

5. Report Generation and Sharing

   • Navigate to the Reports page.
   • Generate a client-ready report.
   • Share the report via the Share Report page.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Palette: Background #F5F5F5, Surface #FFFFFF, Text #333333, Primary #FF5722, Accent #4CAF50, Muted #BDBDBD.
• Typography: Headings Archivo (Medium, all caps), Body Source Sans Pro.
• Shape Language: Rounded rectangles for controls and inputs.
• Layout: Dense, ordered, modular grid.
• Imagery: Diagrammatic line art for explanations.

7. Signature Design Concept

A full-width split-screen hero on the Landing page, showcasing a diagnostic process on one side and a live monitoring dashboard on the other. Rounded rectangle buttons with clear iconography and labels are used throughout, with a strictly organized information hierarchy.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Static
• Motion Tempo: Restrained
• Hero Dimensionality: Flat
• Landing Hero Motion Brief: A composed central diagram illustrating the tracking process with modular interface elements. Instant, mechanical feedback on interactions.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must provide reliable and accurate diagnostics for ecommerce analytics tracking. (explicit)
• The application should maintain a professional and straightforward user interface. (explicit)
• The system must support multiple Shopify store connections. (required_inference)

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Storage: Appropriate database solution
• Deployment: Docker/docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The product is focused on accurate ecommerce analytics tracking for Shopify agencies and larger merchants. (explicit)
• Pricing is set between $79 and $399 per month, potentially per managed store. (explicit)
• Reports must be client-ready and suitable for external delivery. (explicit)

12. Glossary

• Shopify: An ecommerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems.
• Diagnostics: The process of identifying and resolving issues in server-side tracking.
• Client-ready Report: A report formatted and detailed for client understanding and action.