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easystream-main/ADVANCED_FEATURES_PLAN.md
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Major additions:
- Web-based setup wizard (setup.php, setup_wizard.php, setup-wizard.js)
- Production Docker configuration (docker-compose.prod.yml, .env.production)
- Database initialization SQL files (deploy/init_settings.sql)
- Template builder system with drag-and-drop UI
- Advanced features (OAuth, CDN, enhanced analytics, monetization)
- Comprehensive documentation (deployment guides, quick start, feature docs)
- Design system with accessibility and responsive layout
- Deployment automation scripts (deploy.ps1, generate-secrets.ps1)

Setup wizard allows customization of:
- Platform name and branding
- Domain configuration
- Membership tiers and pricing
- Admin credentials
- Feature toggles

Database includes 270+ tables for complete video streaming platform with
advanced features for analytics, moderation, template building, and monetization.

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EasyStream Advanced Features Implementation Plan

Overview

This document outlines the implementation plan for 10 major advanced features that will transform EasyStream into an enterprise-grade media platform.


Feature Breakdown

1. API for Third-Party Developers

Status: Foundation exists, needs enhancement Priority: HIGH (Foundation for mobile apps)

Components:

  • Basic API class exists (f_core/f_classes/class.api.php)
  • ⚠️ Need to add: OAuth 2.0, webhooks, API documentation, SDK generation
  • ⚠️ Missing database tables: db_api_keys, db_oauth_tokens, db_api_logs

Implementation:

  1. Create missing database tables
  2. Add OAuth 2.0 flow
  3. Create API documentation system (OpenAPI/Swagger)
  4. Generate SDKs (JavaScript, Python, PHP)
  5. Add webhooks for events

2. Advanced Analytics System

Priority: HIGH

Components:

  • Heat maps (video interaction points)
  • Audience retention graphs
  • Traffic sources
  • Demographics
  • Real-time dashboard
  • Export capabilities

Database Tables:

  • db_analytics_events - Track all user interactions
  • db_analytics_retention - Video retention data by second
  • db_analytics_heatmaps - Click/interaction heat maps
  • db_analytics_traffic - Traffic source tracking
  • db_analytics_demographics - Audience demographics

Features:

  • Real-time event tracking
  • Batch processing for aggregations
  • Interactive charts (Chart.js/D3.js)
  • CSV/PDF export
  • Audience insights AI

3. Monetization Features

Priority: HIGH

Components:

  • Ad integration (Google AdSense, custom ads)
  • Channel memberships
  • Super Chat/Super Thanks
  • Merchandise shelf
  • Revenue sharing
  • Payment processing (Stripe/PayPal)

Database Tables:

  • db_memberships - Channel memberships
  • db_membership_tiers - Tier definitions
  • db_super_chats - Super chat/thanks transactions
  • db_revenue_shares - Revenue distribution
  • db_ad_campaigns - Ad campaigns
  • db_transactions - Payment transactions

Features:

  • Membership tiers with perks
  • Super chat during live streams
  • Ad insertion points
  • Revenue analytics
  • Payout automation

4. CDN Integration

Priority: MEDIUM

Components:

  • Multi-CDN support (Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront, Bunny CDN)
  • Automatic video optimization
  • Adaptive bitrate streaming
  • Geographic distribution
  • Cache invalidation

Configuration:

  • CDN provider abstraction layer
  • Automatic fallback
  • Performance monitoring
  • Cost optimization

Priority: MEDIUM

Components:

  • Elasticsearch/Meilisearch integration
  • Advanced filters (duration, upload date, quality, features)
  • Search operators (AND, OR, NOT, quotes)
  • Search history
  • Autocomplete/suggestions
  • Voice search

Database Tables:

  • db_search_history - User search history
  • db_search_suggestions - Popular searches
  • db_search_analytics - Search analytics

Features:

  • Real-time indexing
  • Faceted search
  • Typo tolerance
  • Multi-language support
  • Video timestamp search (search within video)

6. Collaborative Features

Priority: MEDIUM

Components:

  • Shared playlists (collaborative editing)
  • Watch parties (synchronized viewing)
  • Video annotations
  • Collaborative clips
  • Group channels

Database Tables:

  • db_watch_parties - Active watch parties
  • db_watch_party_participants - Participants
  • db_playlist_collaborators - Playlist collaborators
  • db_video_annotations - Timestamped annotations

Features:

  • Real-time synchronization (WebSocket)
  • Chat during watch parties
  • Voting on playlist additions
  • Activity feed

7. AI Features

Priority: HIGH (Competitive advantage)

Components:

  • Auto-captioning (Whisper API, Google Speech-to-Text)
  • Content moderation (detect inappropriate content)
  • Thumbnail generation (AI-powered best frame selection)
  • Video summarization
  • Tag suggestions
  • Copyright detection

Integration:

  • OpenAI API
  • Google Cloud AI
  • AWS Rekognition
  • Azure Cognitive Services

Features:

  • Automatic subtitle generation in multiple languages
  • NSFW content detection
  • Thumbnail A/B testing
  • Smart video chaptering
  • Automated content categorization

8. Advanced Moderation Tools

Priority: HIGH (Platform safety)

Components:

  • Automated filters (spam, hate speech, copyright)
  • Appeal system
  • Moderator dashboard
  • Community guidelines enforcement
  • Strike system
  • Content review queue

Database Tables:

  • db_moderation_rules - Automated rules
  • db_moderation_actions - Actions taken
  • db_moderation_appeals - User appeals
  • db_moderation_queue - Review queue
  • db_user_strikes - User violations

Features:

  • AI-powered content analysis
  • Automated takedown
  • Transparent appeal process
  • Moderator tools
  • Reporting system
  • Analytics dashboard

9. Email Notification System

Priority: MEDIUM

Components:

  • Digest emails (daily/weekly summaries)
  • Real-time alerts
  • Subscription notifications
  • Comment replies
  • Milestone alerts (1K subscribers, etc.)
  • Marketing campaigns

Database Tables:

  • db_email_queue - Email queue
  • db_email_templates - Email templates
  • db_email_preferences - User preferences
  • db_email_logs - Delivery logs

Integration:

  • SendGrid / Amazon SES / Mailgun
  • Email template system
  • Unsubscribe management
  • Bounce handling

Features:

  • Personalized digests
  • Rich HTML emails
  • Mobile-responsive templates
  • Click tracking
  • A/B testing

10. Mobile Apps (React Native)

Priority: HIGH

Components:

  • React Native app (iOS + Android)
  • Video player
  • Upload functionality
  • Push notifications
  • Offline support
  • Background playback

Tech Stack:

  • React Native
  • Redux / Context API
  • React Navigation
  • react-native-video
  • Push notifications (FCM)
  • Offline storage (AsyncStorage/SQLite)

Features:

  • Native video player
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Download for offline viewing
  • Live streaming
  • Comments and engagement
  • Profile management

Implementation Priority

Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-2)

  1. API enhancement (OAuth, webhooks)
  2. Database schema for all features
  3. CDN integration layer
  4. Email system setup

Phase 2: Core Features (Weeks 3-4)

  1. Advanced analytics
  2. Monetization system
  3. AI integrations
  4. Advanced search

Phase 3: Collaboration & Safety (Weeks 5-6)

  1. Collaborative features
  2. Advanced moderation
  3. Email notifications

Phase 4: Mobile (Weeks 7-8)

  1. React Native app development
  2. Testing and deployment

Database Schema Required

Total New Tables: ~30

  1. db_api_keys
  2. db_oauth_tokens
  3. db_api_logs
  4. db_analytics_events
  5. db_analytics_retention
  6. db_analytics_heatmaps
  7. db_analytics_traffic
  8. db_analytics_demographics
  9. db_memberships
  10. db_membership_tiers
  11. db_super_chats
  12. db_revenue_shares
  13. db_ad_campaigns
  14. db_transactions
  15. db_search_history
  16. db_search_suggestions
  17. db_watch_parties
  18. db_watch_party_participants
  19. db_playlist_collaborators
  20. db_video_annotations
  21. db_moderation_rules
  22. db_moderation_actions
  23. db_moderation_appeals
  24. db_moderation_queue
  25. db_user_strikes
  26. db_email_queue
  27. db_email_templates
  28. db_email_preferences
  29. db_email_logs
  30. db_cdn_stats

External Service Dependencies

Required Integrations:

  1. Payment Processing: Stripe / PayPal
  2. Email Service: SendGrid / AWS SES
  3. CDN: Cloudflare / AWS CloudFront / Bunny CDN
  4. Search: Elasticsearch / Meilisearch
  5. AI Services: OpenAI / Google Cloud AI / AWS Rekognition
  6. Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging
  7. Analytics: Optional (Google Analytics, Mixpanel)

Estimated Resources

Development Time:

  • API Enhancement: 3-5 days
  • Advanced Analytics: 5-7 days
  • Monetization: 7-10 days
  • CDN Integration: 3-4 days
  • Advanced Search: 5-7 days
  • Collaborative Features: 7-10 days
  • AI Features: 7-10 days
  • Moderation Tools: 5-7 days
  • Email System: 4-6 days
  • Mobile App: 14-21 days

Total: 60-87 days (2-3 months with 1 developer)

Infrastructure Costs (Monthly):

  • CDN: $50-500 depending on traffic
  • AI APIs: $100-1000 depending on usage
  • Email Service: $10-100
  • Search (Elasticsearch): $50-200
  • Database: Included in existing infrastructure
  • Push Notifications: Free tier available

Estimated: $210-1800/month


Next Steps

I'll now begin implementing these features in order of priority. Starting with:

  1. Complete database schema (SQL file)
  2. Enhanced API system with OAuth
  3. Advanced analytics backend
  4. Monetization framework
  5. And continue with remaining features...

Let me know if you want me to proceed with the implementation or if you'd like to adjust the priorities!