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Transcription and Recording Application

Product Requirements Document (PRD)

1. Product Overview

1.1 Purpose and Vision

The Transcription and Recording Application is a web-based platform that enables users to record screen content and audio via browser APIs and automatically transcribe the audio using Gemini AI. The application provides a comprehensive organization system for recordings and transcriptions, allowing users to create workspaces and folders to manage their content efficiently.

1.2 Target Audience

• Content creators requiring transcription of video/audio recordings
• Professionals needing to record and transcribe meetings
• Students recording and transcribing lectures
• Researchers conducting and transcribing interviews
• Journalists transcribing interviews and recordings
• Accessibility-focused users who need text versions of audio content

1.3 Key Differentiators

• Browser-based recording with no software installation required
• Automatic AI-powered transcription using Gemini 2.0 Flash
• Integrated organization system with workspaces and folders
• Secure authentication and user-specific content management
• Flexible download options for both recordings and transcriptions

2. Feature Requirements

2.1 Authentication System

• User registration and login via BetterAuth inbuilt Components
• Prompt to add Gemini API key during first login with clear instructions on obtaining a Gemini API key
• API key validation before proceeding to dashboard
• Dashboard access restricted to authenticated users
• Dashboard access restricted to users with valid API keys
• Role-based permissions structure for future expansion

2.2 Dashboard Interface

2.2.1 Main Dashboard

• Overview of recent recordings
• Quick access to folders
• Recording statistics (count, total duration, etc.)
• Activity feed showing recent actions

2.2.2 Navigation

• Sidebar navigation for main sections
• Breadcrumb navigation for folder hierarchy
• Search functionality for recordings and transcriptions
• Quick action buttons for common tasks

2.3 Recording Capabilities

• Browser tab capture for screen recording using MediaRecorder API or Chrome Recording API
• Microphone access for audio recording
• Start/stop controls, pause functionality (if technically feasible), Recording timer display
• Indication of recording status

2.4 Transcription System

2.4.1 Automatic Transcription

• Integration with Gemini 2.0 Flash model
• Option for automatic transcription upon recording completion
• Manual transcription initiation for existing recordings
• Progress indication during transcription process

2.4.2 Transcription Management

• View transcriptions alongside recordings
• Basic editing capabilities for transcriptions
• Searchable transcription text
• Timestamping in transcriptions (if supported by API)

2.4.3 Transcription Quality

• Confidence scores for transcribed segments (if available)
• Unknown word highlighting
• Language detection and support for multiple languages (based on Gemini capabilities)

2.5 Content Organization

2.5.1 Folder Structure

• Hierarchical folder organization
• Create, rename, move, and delete folders
• Folder color coding or tagging
• Nested folders support (up to 3 levels deep)

2.5.2 Content Navigation

• Tree view for folder navigation
• List and grid view options for recordings
• Sorting options (date, name, duration, etc.)
• Filtering options (type, status, date range)

2.6 Content Management

2.6.1 Recording Preview

• Video player for screen recordings
• Audio player for audio recordings
• Playback speed control
• Volume control and mute options

2.6.2 Download Options

• Download recordings in original format (MP4, WebM)
• Download audio extracts from video recordings (MP3)
• Download transcriptions in multiple formats (TXT, PDF)
• Batch download functionality

2.6.3 Content Operations

• Rename recordings and transcriptions
• Move between folders
• Delete with confirmation
• Batch operations support

2.7 API Key Management

• Add, update, or remove Gemini API key using setting route

3. Non-Functional Requirements

3.1 Performance (optional)

• Recording should start within 3 seconds of user initiation
• Dashboard should load within 2 seconds
• Transcription should begin processing within 5 seconds of request
• UI should remain responsive during recording

3.2 Security

• End-to-end encryption for recordings and transcriptions
• Secure storage of API keys
• HTTPS for all connections
• Authentication token security with proper expiration
• Privacy-focused design with data minimization

3.3 Scalability

• Support for multiple recordings per user
• Efficient storage utilization with potential compression

3.4 Reliability

• Auto-save functionality for recordings
• Error recovery during recording process
• Retry mechanism for failed transcriptions

3.5 Usability

• Intuitive and clean user interface using ShadCn UI
• Consistent design language
• Responsive design for various screen sizes
• Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA)
• Clear error messages and guidance

3.6 Compatibility

• Support for major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Responsive design for desktop and tablet use
• Progressive enhancement for varying browser capabilities

4. User Flows

4.1 New User Registration Flow

1. User visits the landing page
2. User clicks "Sign Up" button
3. User completes registration via BetterAuth
4. User is directed to onboarding page
5. User is prompted to enter Gemini API key
6. System validates the API key
7. User is directed to the dashboard

4.2 Recording Flow

1. User navigates to desired folder
2. User clicks "New Recording" button
3. User selects recording type (screen, audio)
4. User clicks "Start Recording" button
5. System requests necessary permissions
6. Recording begins with visual indicator
7. User performs actions to be recorded
8. User clicks "Stop Recording" button
9. System processes and saves the recording
10. User is prompted to name the recording
11. System initiates automatic transcription (if enabled)

4.3 Transcription Flow

1. User selects a recording without transcription
2. User clicks "Transcribe" button
3. System confirms API key validity
4. Transcription process begins with progress indicator
5. System notifies user when transcription is complete
6. User can view, edit, or download the transcription

4.4 Organization Flow

1. User clicks "New Folder" button
2. User enters name for the new item
3. System creates the folder
4. User can drag and drop recordings between folders
5. User can rename or delete items as needed

4.5 Content Management Flow

1. User selects a recording
2. User can preview the recording
3. User can download the recording or transcription
4. User can move, rename, or delete the recording

5. Success Criteria

5.1 MVP Success Metrics

• Successful user registration and onboarding
• Functional recording capabilities in supported browsers
• Accurate transcription with Gemini API
• Basic organization system functionality
• Ability to download recordings and transcriptions

5.2 User Satisfaction Targets

• < 5 second average recording start time

• 85% transcription accuracy (subject to API capabilities)

• < 3% error rate in recording process

• 80% user satisfaction rating