# 🚀 PHASE 7: FULL PLATFORM (Mobile/Desktop Apps) - IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

**Status:** 🔄 In Progress  
**Timeline:** Weeks 32-52 (5 months)  
**Goal:** Transform AeThex Connect into a cross-platform communication suite

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## Overview

Phase 7 expands AeThex Connect from a web platform into a comprehensive cross-platform suite:
- **Progressive Web App (PWA)** - Installable web app with offline support
- **Mobile Apps** - Native iOS & Android (React Native)
- **Desktop Apps** - Windows, macOS, Linux (Electron)

**Market Position:** "Discord for the metaverse - communication that follows you across every game"

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## Architecture

### Monorepo Structure

```
packages/
├── core/                   # Shared business logic (95% code reuse)
│   ├── api/               # API client
│   ├── auth/              # Authentication
│   ├── crypto/            # E2E encryption
│   ├── webrtc/            # Voice/video logic
│   └── state/             # Redux store
│
├── ui/                     # Shared UI components (80% reuse)
│   ├── components/        # React components
│   ├── hooks/             # Custom hooks
│   └── styles/            # Design system
│
├── web/                    # PWA
├── mobile/                 # React Native (iOS/Android)
└── desktop/                # Electron (Win/Mac/Linux)
```

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## What's Been Implemented

### ✅ Phase 7 Foundation

**Monorepo Setup:**
- [packages/package.json](packages/package.json) - Workspace configuration
- Directory structure for all platforms created

**Core Package (@aethex/core):**
- [packages/core/api/client.ts](packages/core/api/client.ts) - Unified API client (600+ lines)
  - Authentication with token refresh
  - All Phase 1-6 endpoints
  - Request/response interceptors
- [packages/core/package.json](packages/core/package.json) - Dependencies configured
- [packages/core/tsconfig.json](packages/core/tsconfig.json) - TypeScript config

**Web App (PWA):**
- [packages/web/public/service-worker.ts](packages/web/public/service-worker.ts) - Offline support (200+ lines)
  - Workbox integration
  - API caching (Network-first)
  - Image caching (Cache-first)
  - Background sync for failed requests
  - Push notification handling
- [packages/web/public/manifest.json](packages/web/public/manifest.json) - PWA manifest
  - Install prompts
  - App shortcuts
  - Share target
  - File handlers
- [packages/web/package.json](packages/web/package.json) - Vite + React setup

**Mobile App (React Native):**
- [packages/mobile/package.json](packages/mobile/package.json) - RN 0.73 setup
  - All required dependencies
  - iOS & Android build scripts
- [packages/mobile/ios/AeThexConnectModule.swift](packages/mobile/ios/AeThexConnectModule.swift) - Native iOS module (400+ lines)
  - CallKit integration
  - VoIP push notifications
  - Background voice chat
- [packages/mobile/src/services/PushNotificationService.ts](packages/mobile/src/services/PushNotificationService.ts) - Push notifications (350+ lines)
  - Firebase Cloud Messaging
  - Notifee for rich notifications
  - Quick reply from notifications
  - Call answer/decline actions

**Desktop App (Electron):**
- [packages/desktop/package.json](packages/desktop/package.json) - Electron 28 setup
  - electron-builder for packaging
  - Windows/macOS/Linux targets
- [packages/desktop/src/main/index.ts](packages/desktop/src/main/index.ts) - Main process (450+ lines)
  - System tray integration
  - Global hotkeys (push-to-talk)
  - Auto-updater
  - Deep link handling (aethex:// protocol)
- [packages/desktop/src/main/preload.ts](packages/desktop/src/main/preload.ts) - Preload script
  - Secure IPC bridge
  - TypeScript definitions

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## Platform-Specific Features

### Web App (PWA)

**Implemented:**
- ✅ Service worker with Workbox
- ✅ Offline caching strategy
- ✅ Background sync
- ✅ Push notifications
- ✅ Web manifest
- ✅ Share target
- ✅ App shortcuts

**Remaining:**
- [ ] IndexedDB for offline messages
- [ ] Media Session API
- [ ] Web Push subscription management
- [ ] Install prompt UI

### Mobile Apps (iOS/Android)

**Implemented:**
- ✅ React Native project structure
- ✅ iOS CallKit integration
- ✅ VoIP push notifications
- ✅ Firebase Cloud Messaging
- ✅ Rich notifications (actions, quick reply)
- ✅ Background voice chat

**Remaining:**
- [ ] Android native modules
- [ ] Biometric authentication
- [ ] Share extension
- [ ] Widgets (friends online, unread)
- [ ] CarPlay integration
- [ ] Picture-in-Picture video
- [ ] Haptic feedback

### Desktop Apps (Windows/macOS/Linux)

**Implemented:**
- ✅ Electron project structure
- ✅ System tray integration
- ✅ Global hotkeys (push-to-talk, mute, deafen)
- ✅ Auto-updater
- ✅ Deep link handling
- ✅ Single instance lock
- ✅ Minimize to tray

**Remaining:**
- [ ] Screen sharing UI
- [ ] Rich presence integration
- [ ] OS notifications
- [ ] Menu bar app (macOS)
- [ ] Taskbar integration (Windows)
- [ ] Auto-start configuration UI

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## Core Features (All Platforms)

### 1. Unified Inbox ⏳

Aggregate all messages, calls, and notifications:
- Messages
- Missed calls
- Game invites
- Friend requests

**Status:** Not started

### 2. Voice Channels ⏳

Always-on voice rooms (Discord-like):
- Persistent channels
- Participant management
- Speaking indicators
- Permissions

**Status:** Not started

### 3. Rich Presence ⏳

Show activity across ecosystem:
- Game status
- Custom status
- Activity timestamps
- Join buttons

**Status:** Not started

### 4. Server Organization ⏳

Discord-like server structure:
- Text channels
- Voice channels
- Categories
- Roles & permissions

**Status:** Not started

### 5. Screen Sharing & Streaming ⏳

Stream gameplay or screen:
- 1080p @ 60fps
- Source selection
- Audio mixing
- Twitch integration (future)

**Status:** Partially implemented (desktop sources)

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## Development Roadmap

### Month 1-2: Foundation ✅ (CURRENT)
- ✅ Monorepo setup
- ✅ Core package (API client)
- ✅ PWA service worker
- ✅ Mobile native modules
- ✅ Desktop Electron setup

### Month 3: Web App (PWA)
- [ ] Complete offline support
- [ ] Implement unified inbox
- [ ] Add voice channels UI
- [ ] Push notification management
- [ ] Install prompt flow
- [ ] Testing & optimization

### Month 4: Mobile Apps
- [ ] Complete Android native modules
- [ ] Implement all screens
- [ ] Biometric auth
- [ ] Share extension
- [ ] Widgets
- [ ] Beta testing (TestFlight/Internal)

### Month 5: Desktop Apps
- [ ] Complete screen sharing
- [ ] Rich presence integration
- [ ] Settings UI
- [ ] Auto-start management
- [ ] Platform-specific features
- [ ] Beta testing

### Month 6-7: Polish & Launch
- [ ] Performance optimization
- [ ] Bug fixes
- [ ] User testing
- [ ] App store submissions
- [ ] Marketing materials
- [ ] Public beta

### Month 8: Launch
- [ ] Production release
- [ ] Marketing campaign
- [ ] Press outreach
- [ ] Monitor metrics

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## Getting Started

### Prerequisites

**System Requirements:**
- Node.js 18+
- npm 9+
- For iOS: Xcode 15+, macOS
- For Android: Android Studio, Java 17
- For Desktop: No special requirements

### Installation

```bash
# Navigate to packages directory
cd /workspaces/AeThex-Connect/packages

# Install all dependencies
npm install

# Build core package
cd core && npm run build && cd ..

# Run development servers
npm run dev:web       # Web app on http://localhost:5173
npm run dev:mobile    # React Native metro bundler
npm run dev:desktop   # Electron app
```

### Building

```bash
# Build all packages
npm run build:all

# Build specific platforms
npm run build:web
npm run build:mobile:ios
npm run build:mobile:android
npm run build:desktop

# Package desktop apps
cd desktop
npm run package:win     # Windows installer
npm run package:mac     # macOS DMG
npm run package:linux   # AppImage/deb/rpm
```

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## Technology Stack

### Shared
- **Language:** TypeScript
- **API Client:** Axios
- **WebSocket:** Socket.IO Client
- **State:** Redux Toolkit
- **Crypto:** libsodium

### Web (PWA)
- **Framework:** React 18
- **Build:** Vite
- **PWA:** Workbox
- **Offline:** IndexedDB

### Mobile (React Native)
- **Framework:** React Native 0.73
- **Navigation:** React Navigation
- **Push:** Firebase + Notifee
- **Storage:** AsyncStorage
- **WebRTC:** react-native-webrtc

### Desktop (Electron)
- **Runtime:** Electron 28
- **Packaging:** electron-builder
- **Storage:** electron-store
- **Updates:** electron-updater

---

## App Store Distribution

### iOS App Store

**Requirements:**
- Apple Developer account ($99/year)
- Code signing certificates
- App Store Connect setup
- TestFlight for beta

**Fastlane Setup:**
```bash
cd packages/mobile/ios
fastlane beta      # Upload to TestFlight
fastlane release   # Submit to App Store
```

### Google Play Store

**Requirements:**
- Google Play Developer account ($25 one-time)
- Signing keys
- Play Console setup
- Internal testing track

**Release:**
```bash
cd packages/mobile/android
./gradlew bundleRelease
fastlane production
```

### Desktop Stores

**Windows (Microsoft Store):**
- Microsoft Store developer account
- APPX packaging
- Submission via Partner Center

**macOS (Mac App Store):**
- Apple Developer account
- App sandboxing
- App Store submission

**Linux:**
- Snap Store (free)
- Flatpak / FlatHub (free)
- AppImage (self-hosted)

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## Key Features Comparison

| Feature | Web (PWA) | Mobile | Desktop |
|---------|-----------|--------|---------|
| **Install** | Browser | App Store | Installer |
| **Offline** | ✅ Cache | ✅ Full | ✅ Full |
| **Push Notifications** | ✅ Web Push | ✅ Native | ✅ System |
| **Voice Channels** | ✅ | ✅ Background | ✅ Always-on |
| **Screen Sharing** | ✅ Tab/Window | ❌ | ✅ Full |
| **Global Hotkeys** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| **System Tray** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| **CallKit** | ❌ | ✅ iOS | ❌ |
| **Rich Presence** | ⚠️ Limited | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Full |
| **Auto-update** | ✅ Auto | ✅ Store | ✅ Built-in |

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## Marketing Strategy

### Target Audiences

1. **Primary: Indie Game Developers**
   - Roblox creators
   - Unity/Unreal developers
   - Discord bot developers

2. **Secondary: Gaming Communities**
   - Guilds & clans (10-100 members)
   - Content creators & streamers
   - Esports teams

3. **Tertiary: Game Studios**
   - White-label solution
   - Enterprise tier
   - Custom integration

### Positioning

**Value Propositions:**
1. **Cross-Platform Identity** - .aethex domain works everywhere
2. **Privacy First** - E2E encryption by default (unlike Discord)
3. **Game-Native** - Built for metaverse, not adapted from enterprise
4. **NFT Ownership** - You own your identity (blockchain domains)
5. **Developer Friendly** - SDK-first, easy integration

**Competitive Advantages:**
- Discord doesn't have blockchain identity
- Slack is enterprise-focused, expensive
- Guilded was acquired by Roblox (vendor lock-in)
- Revolt is privacy-focused but lacks gaming features
- Element/Matrix too technical for average gamers

### Launch Strategy

**Phase 1: Private Beta (Month 1-2)**
- Invite GameForge developers
- Target: 500 users
- Focus: Feedback & iteration

**Phase 2: Public Beta (Month 3-4)**
- Open to all developers
- Partnerships: Roblox DevRel, Unity forums
- Target: 10,000 users
- Press: Gaming media outreach

**Phase 3: App Store Launch (Month 5-6)**
- Submit to all app stores
- Marketing campaign
- Influencer partnerships
- Target: 50,000 users

**Phase 4: Scale (Month 7-12)**
- Enterprise sales
- Integration partnerships
- International expansion
- Target: 500,000 users

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## Success Metrics

### North Star Metric
**Daily Active Users (DAU)** sending messages or in voice channels

### Key Performance Indicators

**Acquisition:**
- New signups per day: Target 1,000/day by Month 12
- Source attribution: Organic > Paid
- Time to first message: <5 minutes
- Activation rate: >60%

**Engagement:**
- DAU/MAU ratio: >40%
- Messages per DAU: >20
- Voice minutes per DAU: >30
- D7 retention: >40%
- D30 retention: >20%

**Monetization:**
- Free → Premium: 5% conversion
- Premium → Enterprise: 2% conversion
- Churn rate: <5%/month
- ARPU: $5 (blended)
- LTV:CAC: >3:1

**Technical:**
- Message latency: <100ms p95
- Voice quality: MOS >4.0
- App crash rate: <0.1%
- App store rating: >4.5

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## Revenue Projections

### Year 1 (Conservative)

**Users:**
- Month 3: 10,000 users
- Month 6: 50,000 users
- Month 12: 500,000 users

**Premium Conversion (5%):**
- Month 12: 25,000 premium users
- @ $100/year = **$2.5M ARR**

**Enterprise (50 customers @ $6K/year):**
- **$300K ARR**

**Domain Marketplace (10% fee, $50K volume):**
- **$5K/month = $60K/year**

**Total Year 1 Revenue:** **~$2.86M ARR**

### Year 3 (Growth)

**Users:** 5,000,000
**Premium (5%):** 250,000 @ $100 = **$25M ARR**
**Enterprise:** 500 @ $6K = **$3M ARR**
**Marketplace:** **$500K ARR**

**Total Year 3 Revenue:** **~$28.5M ARR**

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## Team Requirements

**Current Team Needed:**
- 2 Backend Engineers
- 2 Frontend Engineers (React/TypeScript)
- 1 Mobile Engineer (React Native)
- 1 Desktop Engineer (Electron)
- 1 DevOps Engineer
- 1 Designer (UI/UX)
- 1 Product Manager
- 1 Marketing/Community Manager

**Estimated Cost:** $1.5M/year (fully loaded)

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## Next Immediate Steps

### Week 1-2
1. **Complete Core Package:**
   - [ ] Auth module with token management
   - [ ] Crypto module (E2E encryption)
   - [ ] WebRTC module (call handling)
   - [ ] Redux state management

2. **Web App Development:**
   - [ ] Set up Vite project
   - [ ] Implement routing
   - [ ] Build unified inbox UI
   - [ ] Add voice channel components

### Week 3-4
3. **Mobile App Development:**
   - [ ] Complete Android native modules
   - [ ] Build main navigation
   - [ ] Implement chat UI
   - [ ] Add voice channel UI

4. **Desktop App Development:**
   - [ ] Build renderer UI
   - [ ] Implement settings
   - [ ] Add screen sharing UI
   - [ ] Test global hotkeys

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## Documentation Files

**Implementation Guides:**
- This file: [PHASE7-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md](PHASE7-IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDE.md)
- To be created: PHASE7-COMPLETE.md (when finished)
- To be created: PHASE7-QUICK-START.md

**Technical Specs:**
- Web: packages/web/README.md
- Mobile: packages/mobile/README.md
- Desktop: packages/desktop/README.md
- Core: packages/core/README.md

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## FAQ

**Q: Why not use React Native for desktop too?**
A: Electron provides better desktop integration (system tray, global hotkeys, native menus). React Native for Windows/macOS lacks these features.

**Q: Why not use Flutter for mobile?**
A: React Native allows 80%+ code sharing with web app (React). Flutter would require separate implementation.

**Q: Can I use the existing web frontend?**
A: The current src/frontend will be migrated to packages/web. It's the same React code, just reorganized for better code sharing.

**Q: What about the backend?**
A: The existing src/backend remains unchanged. All platforms connect to the same API.

**Q: Do I need all three platforms?**
A: No. You can develop/deploy just one platform (e.g., web-only). The monorepo structure allows independent deployment.

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## Support & Resources

**Documentation:**
- [All Phases Overview](PLATFORM-COMPLETE.md)
- [Phase 6: Premium](PHASE6-COMPLETE.md)
- [Phase 5: Nexus](PHASE5-COMPLETE.md)

**Development:**
- [Core API Client](packages/core/api/client.ts)
- [PWA Service Worker](packages/web/public/service-worker.ts)
- [iOS Native Module](packages/mobile/ios/AeThexConnectModule.swift)
- [Desktop Main Process](packages/desktop/src/main/index.ts)

**External:**
- React Native: https://reactnative.dev
- Electron: https://electronjs.org
- PWA: https://web.dev/progressive-web-apps

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## Status Summary

**Phase 7 Progress:** ~15% Complete

✅ **Completed:**
- Monorepo structure
- Core API client
- PWA service worker & manifest
- iOS native modules (CallKit, VoIP)
- Push notification service
- Desktop Electron setup (tray, hotkeys)

🔄 **In Progress:**
- Core package completion
- Web app UI implementation
- Mobile app screens
- Desktop renderer UI

⏳ **Not Started:**
- Voice channels
- Unified inbox
- Rich presence
- Server organization
- App store submissions

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**Phase 7: Full Platform - ONGOING** 🚀

**Estimated Completion:** 4-5 months (May 2026)
**Next Milestone:** Complete Core package + Web app MVP (2 weeks)

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**Last Updated:** January 10, 2026  
**Version:** 0.1.0 (Early Development)
