System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: ruby-instagram

1. Introduction

Welcome to the System Requirements Document (SRD) for ruby-instagram, a project envisioned by Charankumar Vonguri from India. This document outlines the technical and functional specifications for a groundbreaking platform designed to help content creators, influencers, businesses, and even creative professionals like movie directors overcome creative blocks and generate tailored ideas for Instagram reels, posts, and other content formats.

The goal of ruby-instagram is to empower users with a tool that provides innovative, niche-specific content ideas, ensuring their social media presence remains engaging, trendy, and impactful.

2. System Overview

ruby-instagram is a web and mobile application that generates creative content ideas for Instagram based on user inputs such as niche, audience type, tone, and goals. The platform will cater to a wide range of users, including influencers, businesses, brands, and creative professionals like movie directors.

Key features include:

• AI-powered idea generation tailored to user preferences.
• Trending formats and storytelling styles for reels, posts, and carousels.
• Customizable suggestions based on niche, audience, and engagement goals.
• A user-friendly interface optimized for creativity and productivity.

The system will leverage cutting-edge AI models and tools to ensure high-quality, relevant, and engaging content ideas.

3. Functional Requirements

As User:

• I should be able to input my niche, target audience, tone, and engagement goals to generate content ideas.
• I should be able to receive trending reel formats and storytelling styles tailored to my preferences.
• I should be able to save favorite ideas for future reference.
• I should be able to share generated ideas directly to Instagram or other platforms.
• I should be able to access a library of hashtags relevant to my niche.

As Admin:

• I should be able to manage user accounts and monitor app usage.
• I should be able to update the database with new trends and formats.
• I should be able to analyze user behavior to improve idea generation algorithms.

As Guest:

• I should be able to explore a limited set of content ideas without signing up.
• I should be able to view trending reel formats and storytelling styles.

4. User Personas

1. Influencer

• Description: Social media personalities looking to grow their audience and engagement.
• Goals: Generate trendy and relatable content ideas to increase followers and shares.

2. Business Owner

• Description: Entrepreneurs and brands aiming to promote products or services.
• Goals: Create persuasive and professional content to drive sales and brand awareness.

3. Creative Professional

• Description: Movie directors, scriptwriters, and other creatives seeking inspiration for storytelling.
• Goals: Develop unique and compelling visual narratives for their projects.

4. Casual User

• Description: Individuals exploring creative content ideas for personal use.
• Goals: Generate fun and engaging posts for friends and family.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

The ruby-instagram platform will feature a vibrant and creative color scheme to inspire users:

• Background: #F5F0F6 (Soft Lavender Gray)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #2E2A47 (Deep Indigo)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Coral Red)
• Muted Tones: #A8A4B0 (Muted Lilac)

This palette reflects creativity, professionalism, and approachability, ensuring the platform feels both trendy and welcoming.

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Galaxy of Ideas

The homepage of ruby-instagram will feature an interactive galaxy map, where each star represents a content idea. Users can navigate the galaxy by zooming, panning, and clicking on stars to reveal detailed suggestions.

Key Features:

• Dynamic Animations: Stars twinkle and shift subtly, creating a sense of exploration.
• Color Shifts: The galaxy’s color palette changes based on the user’s selected niche (e.g., vibrant hues for influencers, muted tones for businesses).
• Micro-Interactions: Hovering over a star reveals a preview of the idea, while clicking opens a detailed view with hashtags, CTAs, and formats.
• Gamification: Users earn badges for exploring new niches or saving ideas, encouraging deeper engagement.

This design ensures the platform is visually captivating and provides a memorable first impression.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The system must generate content ideas within 2 seconds of user input.
• Scalability: Support up to 1 million users concurrently.
• Security: Ensure user data is encrypted and protected against unauthorized access.
• Localization: Provide language support for English and regional Indian languages.
• Accessibility: Comply with WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL or MariaDB (using Alembic for migrations)

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for academic or coding work
• Gemini 3.1 Pro for friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Users will have access to stable internet connections.
• The platform will primarily target Instagram users but may expand to other social media platforms.
• Content ideas will be generated based on current trends and user inputs.

Constraints

• The system must comply with Instagram’s API usage policies.
• Limited initial support for languages other than English and Indian regional languages.

10. Glossary

• Reels: Short-form video content on Instagram.
• CTA: Call-to-action, a prompt encouraging users to take specific actions.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for accessible web design.
• LLM: Large Language Model, AI models designed for natural language processing.