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Voice Journaling Feature - Project Status

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Project Overview

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Branch Structure

main
  └── feat/voice-journaling (feature branch)
       ├── Design doc (committed)
       └── PR #269 merged (Phase 1 cloud transcription)

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Phase Status

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Phase 1: Foundation with Local Transcription ⏳ IN PROGRESS

• ✅ Voice recording with expo-audio (useAudioRecorder hook)
• ✅ Real-time waveform visualization (AudioWaveform.tsx with Skia)
• ✅ Bottom sheet recording UI (VoiceRecordingSheet.tsx)
• ✅ Cloud transcription service (voice-transcription.ts)
• ✅ Settings store (voiceSettingsStore.ts)
• ✅ Type definitions (voice.ts)
• ✅ Progress indicator (TranscriptionProgress.tsx)
• ✅ Haptic feedback integration
• ✅ Privacy badges (“Transcribed with OpenAI”)

• ⏳ Local transcription (whisper.rn integration)
• ⏳ Model download service (on-demand Whisper model)
• ⏳ Audio format conversion for Android (if needed)
• ⏳ Journal entry integration (save voice entries)
• ⏳ Entry point integration (wire to journal screens)

• apps/mobile/src/hooks/useAudioRecorder.ts (270 lines)
• apps/mobile/src/components/voice/VoiceRecordingSheet.tsx (276 lines)
• apps/mobile/src/components/voice/AudioWaveform.tsx (92 lines)
• apps/mobile/src/components/voice/TranscriptionProgress.tsx (66 lines)
• apps/mobile/src/services/voice-transcription.ts (86 lines)
• apps/mobile/src/state/voiceSettingsStore.ts (54 lines)
• apps/mobile/src/types/voice.ts (83 lines)
• VOICE_JOURNALING_IMPLEMENTATION.md (424 lines)

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Phase 2: Cloud Transcription & Model Selection ⏳ PENDING

• Model selection UI (Local vs Cloud toggle)
• Privacy badges enhancement
• Settings screen integration
• Fallback logic (local → cloud)
• Transcription cost tracking

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Phase 3: Enhanced UX & Entry Points ⏳ PENDING

• Enhanced FAB menu (Journal screen)
• Inline voice button (Guided flows)
• Long-press FAB (Quick record)
• Auto-stop with configurable sensitivity
• Custom vocabulary/glossary feature
• Audio playback in entry detail view

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Phase 4: Flow Engine Integration ⏳ PENDING

• Voice step type for templates
• Flow Engine integration
• Voice playback in FlowEntryDisplay
• “Voice Reflection” template

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Phase 5: AI Integration ⏳ PENDING

• Pastoral AI analysis integration
• Scripture suggestions
• Voice-specific prompts
• “Continue with AI” conversation feature

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Next Actions (Prioritized)

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Immediate (Phase 1 Completion)

1. Journal Entry Integration 🔴 HIGH PRIORITY
   • Wire VoiceRecordingSheet to journal screens
   • Add voice button to journal UI
   • Save voice entries with metadata
   • Test end-to-end flow
2. Local Transcription Foundation 🟡 MEDIUM PRIORITY
   • Add whisper.rn dependency
   • Create model download service
   • Implement whisper-local.ts service
   • Test on-device transcription
3. Testing & Polish 🟢 LOW PRIORITY
   • Test on iOS simulator
   • Test on Android device
   • Test error cases
   • Performance optimization

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Upcoming (Phase 2)

1. Model selection UI
2. Privacy messaging enhancements
3. Settings screen integration

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Architectural Decisions Log

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Decision 1: Cloud-First Initial Implementation (PR #269)

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Decision 2: Feature Branch Structure

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Agent Coordination

1. PM reviews design doc and creates phase tasks
2. PM assigns implementation agent for specific phase
3. Agent implements phase following design doc
4. PM reviews implementation and updates status
5. PM coordinates next phase

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Testing Status

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Unit Tests

• ⏳ useAudioRecorder hook tests
• ⏳ Transcription service tests
• ⏳ Settings store tests

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Integration Tests

• ⏳ End-to-end recording flow
• ⏳ Transcription flow
• ⏳ Journal entry save flow

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Manual Testing

• ⏳ iOS simulator testing
• ⏳ Android device testing
• ⏳ Offline mode testing
• ⏳ Error case testing

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Documentation Status

• ✅ Design document (VOICE_JOURNALING_DESIGN.md)
• ✅ Implementation notes (VOICE_JOURNALING_IMPLEMENTATION.md)
• ✅ Component README (apps/mobile/src/components/voice/README.md)
• ✅ This project status document
• ⏳ API documentation (JSDoc)
• ⏳ User guide

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Risks & Mitigations

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Communication

• #267 - Main feature issue
• PR #269 - Phase 1 implementation (merged into feature branch)

• VOICE_JOURNALING_DESIGN.md - Complete design
• VOICE_JOURNALING_IMPLEMENTATION.md - Implementation notes

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Notes

• PR #269 implemented cloud-first approach as pragmatic first step
• Local transcription (whisper.rn) deferred to ensure stability
• Feature branch enables clean phased development
• All code follows project standards (TypeScript strict, ESLint, design system)