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CHRONOS Feature Specs 2027

57 engineering tasks across core engine, presets, profiles, performance, offline mode, embeds, AI, localization, API and monetization.

Progress

7%

To do: 53In progress: 0Done: 4
Status
Priority

Monetization

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Integrate Stripe Billing

Add subscription payments for Premium.

highMonetization

Add Premium Access Control

Restrict premium features based on user role.

highMonetization

Build CHRONOS Pro Widgets

Premium embed widgets with branding and analytics.

mediumMonetization

Implement CHRONOS Premium

Add paid features: AI planners, unlimited presets, no ads.

highMonetization

Create Premium Feature Flag System

Implement feature flags to differentiate free vs premium features. Required before Stripe billing integration.

highMonetization

Install Stripe SDK

Add Stripe client library to backend. Prepare environment variables for STRIPE_SECRET_KEY and STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET.

highMonetization

Create Premium Role Logic

Add user roles (free, premium). Restrict premium features based on role. Required before enabling Stripe billing.

highMonetization

Implement Grace Period Logic

Allow 24–48h grace period for failed payments before downgrading user from premium.

lowMonetization

Create Stripe Products and Pricing

Set up CHRONOS Premium and CHRONOS Pro Widgets as Stripe products with monthly pricing.

highMonetization

Add Billing UI Modal

Create upgrade modal with pricing, features, and Stripe Checkout button. Display premium status in user profile.

mediumMonetization

Implement Stripe Checkout Session

Create backend endpoint to generate Stripe Checkout sessions for premium subscriptions.

highMonetization

Add Stripe Webhook Handler

Handle events: checkout.session.completed, customer.subscription.updated, customer.subscription.deleted. Update user role to premium.

highMonetization

Add Subscription Status Sync

Create cron or scheduled job to sync subscription status with Stripe to prevent stale premium access.

mediumMonetization

Add Premium Badge to Account UI

Show premium status and subscription state in the user profile and header.

mediumMonetization

Build /premium Sales Page

Public premium page with the eight premium features, free vs premium comparison and FAQ.

mediumMonetization

Store Stripe Customer and Subscription IDs on User

Extend the user record with stripe_customer_id and stripe_subscription_id so subscriptions can be matched to accounts.

highMonetization

Document Premium Architecture and Webhook Spec

In-app engineering spec covering the premium access flow, subscription sync, system components, webhook endpoint and security requirements.

mediumMonetization

Add Webhook Event Logging

Log every incoming Stripe webhook event with its type, id and resulting role change so billing issues can be traced.

mediumMonetization

Implement Stripe Webhook Signature Verification

Reject unsigned or tampered Stripe webhook requests using the webhook secret. Required before any premium role can be granted.

highMonetization

Connect Upgrade Button to Stripe Checkout

Upgrade button now creates a real Stripe Checkout subscription session (CHRONOS Premium, €4.99/month) and returns to /premium with a confirmation.

highMonetization

Embeds

3

Create CHRONOS Embed Widgets

Build iframe-based widgets for stopwatch, countdown, interval timer.

highEmbeds

Add Widget Analytics

Track start, stop, duration events for embeds.

mediumEmbeds

Add Widget Customization Options

Theme, type, language, preset selection via URL params.

mediumEmbeds

Profiles & Sync

4

Add Usage History Tracking

Track last used timers and routines for quick access.

lowProfiles & Sync

Add Magic Link Authentication

Implement passwordless login for CHRONOS Profiles.

mediumProfiles & Sync

Implement CHRONOS Profiles

Add user accounts with saved presets and usage history.

highProfiles & Sync

Sync Presets Across Devices

Ensure user presets sync between desktop and mobile web.

mediumProfiles & Sync

Presets

6

Add Study Presets

Implement Pomodoro 50/10, 25/5, and exam-prep presets.

mediumPresets

Create Preset UI Grid

Design and implement preset selection UI with icons and categories.

mediumPresets

Add Workout Presets

HIIT presets, cardio intervals, strength training timers.

mediumPresets

Create Smart Preset System

Build preset JSON model for Study, Workout, ADHD, Productivity routines.

highPresets

Add Productivity Presets

Deep work blocks, time blocking presets, sprint cycles.

mediumPresets

Add ADHD Presets

Short-focus blocks, gentle reminders, low-stimulation UI mode.

mediumPresets

Partners

2

Add Referral Tracking

Implement UTM + referral ID tracking for partners.

mediumPartners

Create Partner Program System

Add partner accounts, referral tracking, and landing pages.

mediumPartners

AI

4

Create AI Input Modal

UI for entering natural language timer requests.

mediumAI

Implement AI Output-to-Preset Conversion

Convert AI JSON output into usable timer presets.

highAI

Build AI Timer Assistant

AI generates timer routines based on user text input.

highAI

Build AI Planner Templates

Create JSON templates for Study, Workout, ADHD, and Deep Work planners to ensure consistent AI-generated routines.

mediumAI

Offline & PWA

3

Implement Offline Fallback Logic

Use local time reference when offline.

mediumOffline & PWA

Cache Timer Core for Offline Use

Cache JS, CSS, and timer UI for offline mode.

mediumOffline & PWA

Add Offline Mode (PWA)

Enable timer functionality without internet using Service Worker.

highOffline & PWA

API

3

Build CHRONOS Timer API

Create REST API for developers to integrate timers.

highAPI

Add API Key Authentication

Secure API access with per-user API keys.

highAPI

Write API Documentation

Create developer docs with examples.

mediumAPI

Localization

6

Add Spanish Localization

Translate UI and timer labels to Spanish.

mediumLocalization

Add Hindi Localization

Translate UI and timer labels to Hindi.

mediumLocalization

Add Hreflang SEO Tags

Implement hreflang for all localized pages.

mediumLocalization

Add German Localization

Translate UI and timer labels to German.

mediumLocalization

Add Portuguese Localization

Translate UI and timer labels to Portuguese.

mediumLocalization

Add Localization System

Implement i18n JSON files and language switcher.

highLocalization

Core Engine

4

Handle Background Tab Throttling

Ensure timer accuracy when browser reduces JS execution in background tabs.

mediumCore Engine

Implement Global Sync Engine v2

Rebuild timer core to use Unix timestamp reference instead of JS tick loops. Add drift correction every 10–30 seconds.

highCore Engine

Add Drift Correction Logic

Implement periodic resync to prevent timer drift when tab is throttled or minimized.

highCore Engine

Implement Timer Error Recovery System

Add recovery logic for stalled timers, sleep mode, and JS execution pauses. Timer must recalculate correct elapsed time on resume.

highCore Engine

Performance

2

Optimize Mobile Web Performance

Achieve 100/100 PageSpeed Mobile score.

highPerformance

Implement Ultra-Light Timer View

Remove heavy JS and frameworks from timer page.

highPerformance