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System Requirements Document (SRD) for stone-receipt
1. Introduction
The stone-receipt project is a mobile-first web application designed to serve as a smart receipt scanner and expense tracker. This app prioritizes privacy, simplicity, and offline functionality, making it an ideal tool for users who value control over their data. The system leverages advanced AI-powered receipt parsing, dynamic data visualization, and a clean, intuitive user interface to provide a seamless expense management experience.
This document outlines the system requirements for stone-receipt, ensuring clarity and alignment with the project's goals.
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2. System Overview
stone-receipt is a lightweight, mobile-first web application that enables users to scan, manage, and analyze their expenses without relying on external servers or third-party branding. The app operates entirely offline, storing data locally in the browser's localStorage. It uses the Gemini 1.5 Flash API for receipt scanning, allowing users to extract structured data from receipt images. The app dynamically updates dashboards and analytics as new receipts are added or edited.
Key features include:
- Receipt scanning via camera or gallery upload.
- Editable receipt data with AI-powered pre-filling.
- Dynamic dashboards with real-time updates.
- Offline functionality with no backend dependencies.
- Customizable themes: dark, light, or system-based.
- Data export/import options for portability.
The app is optimized for mobile devices (max-width 480px) but remains functional on desktop browsers.
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3. Functional Requirements
- As a User, I should be able to scan receipts using my device's camera or upload images from the gallery.
- As a User, I should be able to manually enter receipt details if scanning is unavailable.
- As a User, I should be able to edit receipt details pre-filled by the AI before saving.
- As a User, I should see a dynamically updated dashboard showing my monthly spending, savings, and budget progress.
- As a User, I should be able to view and search my receipt history, grouped by month.
- As a User, I should be able to analyze my spending trends and category breakdowns in the Analytics section.
- As a User, I should be able to set a monthly budget and track my progress against it.
- As a User, I should be able to customize the app's theme (dark, light, or system-based).
- As a User, I should be able to export my data in JSON or CSV format.
- As a User, I should be able to import previously exported data.
- As a User, I should be able to clear all data with a confirmation step.
- As a User, I should be able to set a default currency, payment method, and category in the Settings.
- As a User, I should be able to test my Gemini API key in the Settings.
4. User Personas
4.1. Primary User
- Description: Privacy-conscious individuals who want to track their expenses without relying on cloud-based solutions.
- Goals: Manage personal finances, analyze spending habits, and maintain control over their data.
- Pain Points: Distrust of third-party data storage, complexity of traditional expense trackers, and lack of offline functionality.
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4.2. Occasional User
- Description: Users who need a simple tool for occasional receipt tracking, such as for reimbursements or tax purposes.
- Goals: Quickly scan and save receipts without unnecessary features or complexity.
- Pain Points: Overwhelming interfaces and unnecessary features in other apps.
5. Visuals Colors and Theme
Color Palette
- Background:
#060a08 (dark mode), #ffffff (light mode)
- Surface:
#0d1510 (dark mode), #f9f9f9 (light mode)
- Text:
#e5e7eb (dark mode), #1f2937 (light mode)
- Accent:
#22c55e (green)
- Muted:
#6b7280 (gray)
Theme Options
- Dark Mode: Default background and surface colors for a sleek, modern look.
- Light Mode: Bright and clean interface for better visibility in daylight.
- System-Based: Automatically matches the user's system theme preference.
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6. Signature Design Concept
The stone-receipt homepage will feature a dynamic, interactive dashboard that feels alive and engaging. The hero section will display a spinning 3D coin animation representing the user's total monthly spending. As users add receipts, the coin's texture will subtly change to reflect the category breakdown (e.g., groceries, dining). Hovering over the coin will reveal a tooltip with detailed spending stats.
Below the coin, a fluid bar chart will animate in real-time, growing and shrinking as new receipts are added or edited. The pie chart will feature a hover-to-explode interaction, where segments expand outward to highlight their details. Smooth transitions and micro-interactions will make the dashboard feel responsive and polished.
The design will incorporate subtle parallax scrolling effects, creating depth as users navigate through the page. The bottom navigation bar will feature glowing icons that pulse gently when selected, reinforcing the app's modern and intuitive aesthetic.
7. Non-Functional Requirements
- The app must load within 2 seconds on a 3G connection.
- All data must be stored locally in the browser's
localStorage.
- The app must function offline without any degradation in core features.
- The UI must be fully responsive, optimized for devices with a max-width of 480px.
- Smooth animations and transitions must not exceed 300ms for responsiveness.
- No third-party branding, watermarks, or attribution links should appear anywhere in the app.
8. Tech Stack
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Frontend
- React for Web
- Tailwind CSS for styling
Backend
AI Models
- Google Gemini 1.5 Flash API for receipt scanning
Local Storage
- Browser
localStorage for data persistence
Charts
- Recharts for bar, line, pie, and donut charts
9. Assumptions and Constraints
- Users will provide their own Gemini API key for receipt scanning.
- The app will not support multi-user accounts or cloud synchronization.
- The app will operate entirely offline, with no backend server.
- The maximum supported screen width is 480px for mobile-first design.
- Hebrew and English receipts will be supported, with translations for item names.
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10. Glossary
- Gemini API: An AI-powered receipt scanning API by Google.
- localStorage: A browser-based storage mechanism for persisting data offline.
- OCR: Optical Character Recognition, used to extract text from images.
- JSON: JavaScript Object Notation, a lightweight data-interchange format.
- Dark Mode: A UI theme with dark background colors to reduce eye strain.
- Light Mode: A UI theme with bright background colors for better visibility in daylight.
- System-Based Theme: A UI theme that matches the user's system preferences.
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