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# Inspiration Engine
> *Inspiration Engine — your private creative memory. Search by idea, not filename.*
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**A private, open-source creative memory system for organizing, searching, and reusing your inspiration.**
# ✨ Inspiration Engine
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**Your private creative memory. Search by idea, not filename.**
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## Vision
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To create the **interoperability layer for creative memory** — an open ecosystem where creators, developers, and AI tools can manage creative assets seamlessly and privately.
## What is This?
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A unified, encrypted library for images, videos, links, and notes that you can actually *find* again. No more scattered Pinterest boards, lost TikToks, or forgotten bookmarks. Just one searchable creative memory that understands what's *in* your content, not just its filename.
## Why Its Different
```
"burnt orange hoodie in strong rim light" → finds it instantly
No tags. No folders. Just search by what you remember.
```
Most bookmarking apps trade convenience for privacy.
**Inspiration Engine** is built for creative professionals who manage massive visual libraries and need **security, flexibility, and intelligence**.
## Core Principles
### Key Advantages
- **End-to-End Encryption** — all processing happens on your device.
- **Bring-Your-Own Storage** — local disk, S3, Nextcloud, or any provider.
- **Multimodal Search** — semantic and visual search across text, images, video, and audio.
- **Open Standards** — powered by **OCMS** (Open Creative Memory Spec) and **CRQL** (Creative Retrieval Query Language).
- **Native Ingest** — direct connectors for major social and creative platforms.
<table>
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<td width="25%" align="center"><b> Private by Design</b><br/>E2EE encryption. Zero server visibility.</td>
<td width="25%" align="center"><b> Multimodal Search</b><br/>OCR + vision embeddings across all media.</td>
<td width="25%" align="center"><b> Native Ingest</b><br/>Automated capture from social platforms.</td>
<td width="25%" align="center"><b> Own Your Data</b><br/>BYO storage. Open standards. Full exports.</td>
</tr>
</table>
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## The Differentiators
## Core Features
Unlike **Raindrop.io** (no E2EE, limited storage), **Pinterest** (public-first), **mymind** (closed ecosystem), or **Eagle** (local-only):
- **Semantic Search** — find ideas, not filenames.
- **Private Creative OS** — full data ownership and portability.
- **AI Intelligence** — automatic tagging, clustering, and relationship mapping.
- **Multimodal Asset Support** — images, video, audio, and documents.
- **Developer API** — OpenAPI spec with SDKs in TypeScript, Python, Swift, and Kotlin.
- **Freemium Model** — open core, with optional team and API tiers.
- **Search semantically** → "sunset over water" finds it even if you named it `IMG_2847.jpg`
- **Encrypted end-to-end** → Only you can decrypt your content
- **Auto-ingest from Instagram, TikTok, X** → Stop manually saving everything
- **Bring your own S3/Nextcloud** → No arbitrary storage caps
- **Open standards (OCMS/CRQL)** → Export anytime, integrate anywhere
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## Architecture
## Architecture & Open Source Stack
```
┌─────────────┐
│ Client │ ← E2EE, Local OCR, Vision Embeddings
└──────┬──────┘
│ encrypted
┌──────▼──────┐
│ Cloudflare │ ← Metadata only, Workers, D1, R2
│ Platform │
└──────┬──────┘
┌──────▼──────┐
│ Qdrant │ ← Vector search (encrypted)
└─────────────┘
```
| Layer | Description |
|:------|:-------------|
| **OCMS** | Defines asset + metadata schema for creative memory. |
| **CRQL** | Query language for semantic and visual search. |
| **Local Indexer** | On-device runtime with OCR and vision embeddings. |
| **Storage Adapters** | Support for S3, WebDAV, SMB, Nextcloud, or local disk. |
| **Reference Server** | Stateless API backed by PostgreSQL + vector store. |
| **E2EE Media Envelope** | Client-side encryption for assets and embeddings. |
**Stack**: Next.js • Cloudflare Workers • D1 • R2 • Qdrant • ONNX
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## Documentation
## Target Audience
<details>
<summary><b> Project Brief</b> - Product vision & MVP scope</summary>
- Designers, filmmakers, artists, photographers
- Developers building creative or AI tools
- Content teams managing large inspiration libraries
- Anyone who wants a **private, searchable creative archive**
→ See `Project-Brief.md` for target users, success metrics, and technical requirements.
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<details>
<summary><b> Competitive Analysis</b> - Market positioning</summary>
## Competitive Advantage
→ See `Competitive-Analysis-Report.md` for how we stack up against Raindrop, Pinterest, et al.
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| Competitor | Limitation | Inspiration Engine |
|:------------|:------------|:--------------------|
| **Raindrop.io** | Cloud-only, text-based search | E2EE + multimodal |
| **Milanote** | Closed ecosystem | Open standards (OCMS / CRQL) |
| **Pinterest** | Public by default | 100% private |
| **Cloud drives** | File-based, not idea-based | Semantic + visual search |
<details>
<summary><b> Open Source Strategy</b> - OCMS & CRQL specs</summary>
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→ See `Ideation-Session-02.md` for our plan to become the interoperability layer for creative memory.
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## Getting Started
<details>
<summary><b> Brainstorming Results</b> - How we got here</summary>
### For Users
1. Install the desktop, web, or mobile app.
2. Connect your social or cloud accounts.
3. Save your inspiration.
4. Search using natural language or visual concepts.
→ See `Brainstorm-Session-Results.md` for the ideation process.
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### For Developers
1. Review the [OpenAPI specification](docs/openapi.md).
2. Explore SDKs in [TypeScript](packages/ts-sdk), [Python](packages/python-sdk), [Swift](packages/swift-sdk), and [Kotlin](packages/kotlin-sdk).
3. Contribute to the [Reference Server](packages/reference-server).
4. Build new platform connectors with the [Connector SDK](packages/connector-sdk).
## MVP Goals
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| Metric | Target | Why |
|--------|--------|-----|
| Week 1 Retention | ≥60% | Prove core value |
| Search Response | ≤300ms | Instant feel |
| Items Saved/Week | ≥10 | Measure capture depth |
| Search Usage | ≥75% weekly | Validate semantic search |
## Community & Contribution
## Quick Start
We welcome contributions to the open-source ecosystem:
- Submit feature requests and bug reports
- Contribute to specifications (OCMS, CRQL)
- Build integrations for new platforms
- Improve documentation and examples
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```bash
# Clone
git clone https://git.biohazardvfx.com/Nicholai/inspiration-app.git
# Install
pnpm install
# Run locally
pnpm dev
# Deploy to Cloudflare
pnpm deploy
```
## Roadmap
- [x] Core architecture & specs
- [x] Competitive analysis
- [ ] MVP: Instagram connector + semantic search
- [ ] Mobile apps (iOS/Android)
- [ ] Additional social connectors
- [ ] BYO storage adapters
- [ ] Developer API
- [ ] Teams & collaboration
## License
| Component | License |
|:-----------|:----------|
| Code | Apache 2.0 |
| Specifications | Creative Commons BY |
| Examples / Fixtures | CC BY or CC0 |
Code: **Apache 2.0** • Specs: **CC BY**
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> *Inspiration Engine — your private creative memory. Search by idea, not filename.*
**Built for creators who are tired of losing their inspiration**
*Questions? [Chat with this repo](https://n8n.biohazardvfx.com/webhook/027eb8bf-1217-4bbb-8189-6ec99023a53a/chat)*
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