# Process Library Catalog - Requirements Documentation Index

**Document Version:** 1.0
**Last Updated:** 2026-01-26
**Project Path:** `packages/catalog`

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## Executive Summary

The Process Library Catalog is a modern web application built with Next.js 16 that serves as a searchable catalog for the Babysitter AI Framework. This documentation suite provides comprehensive requirements specifications covering functional requirements, non-functional requirements, UI/UX design specifications, API contracts, and data models.

### Key Statistics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Total Functional Requirements | 62 |
| Total Non-Functional Requirements | 31 |
| UI/UX Requirements | 326 |
| API Endpoints | 14 |
| Database Tables | 8 |
| TypeScript Types | 55+ |
| UI Components | 44 |
| Application Pages | 12 |

### Application Overview

The catalog provides:
- Full-text search across all entities (processes, agents, skills, domains, specializations)
- Hierarchical navigation (Domains > Specializations > Agents/Skills)
- Real-time analytics dashboard with visualization charts
- Victorian Steampunk design theme
- RESTful API for all data operations
- SQLite database with FTS5 full-text search

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## Documentation Files

| # | Document | Description | Requirements Count |
|---|----------|-------------|-------------------|
| 1 | [00-project-analysis.md](./00-project-analysis.md) | Project overview, technology stack, architecture, and feature inventory | N/A |
| 2 | [01-functional-requirements.md](./01-functional-requirements.md) | Complete functional requirements organized by module | 62 |
| 3 | [02-non-functional-requirements.md](./02-non-functional-requirements.md) | Performance, security, scalability, usability, reliability requirements | 31 |
| 4 | [03-uiux-requirements.md](./03-uiux-requirements.md) | Design system, components, page layouts, accessibility | 326 |
| 5 | [04-api-specifications.md](./04-api-specifications.md) | REST API endpoint specifications | 14 endpoints |
| 6 | [05-data-models.md](./05-data-models.md) | Database schema, TypeScript types, relationships | 8 tables, 55+ types |

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## Quick Reference Tables

### Functional Requirements by Module

| Module | Requirement IDs | Count | Priority Distribution |
|--------|-----------------|-------|----------------------|
| Dashboard | FR-001 to FR-006 | 6 | 2 High, 4 Medium |
| Search | FR-007 to FR-010 | 4 | 3 High, 1 Medium |
| Processes | FR-011 to FR-019 | 9 | 5 High, 2 Medium, 2 Low |
| Skills | FR-020 to FR-024 | 5 | 3 High, 1 Medium, 1 Low |
| Agents | FR-025 to FR-029 | 5 | 3 High, 1 Medium, 1 Low |
| Domains | FR-030 to FR-032 | 3 | 2 High, 1 Medium |
| Specializations | FR-033 to FR-036 | 4 | 3 High, 1 Medium |
| Navigation | FR-037 to FR-042 | 6 | 3 High, 2 Medium, 1 Low |
| Data Management | FR-043 to FR-047 | 5 | 2 High, 2 Medium, 1 Low |
| API | FR-048 to FR-055 | 8 | 6 High, 1 Medium, 1 Low |
| Cross-Cutting | FR-056 to FR-062 | 7 | 1 High, 4 Medium, 2 Low |
| **Total** | | **62** | **28 High, 22 Medium, 12 Low** |

### Non-Functional Requirements by Category

| Category | Requirement IDs | Count | Priority |
|----------|-----------------|-------|----------|
| Performance | NFR-001 to NFR-006 | 6 | 3 High, 3 Medium |
| Security | NFR-007 to NFR-010 | 4 | 2 High, 2 Medium |
| Scalability | NFR-011 to NFR-013 | 3 | 2 High, 1 Medium |
| Usability | NFR-014 to NFR-017 | 4 | 3 High, 1 Medium |
| Reliability | NFR-018 to NFR-022 | 5 | 2 High, 3 Medium |
| Maintainability | NFR-023 to NFR-027 | 5 | 2 High, 3 Medium |
| Compatibility | NFR-028 to NFR-031 | 4 | 2 High, 1 Medium, 1 Low |
| **Total** | | **31** | **16 High, 14 Medium, 1 Low** |

### API Endpoints Summary

| Endpoint | Method(s) | Description | Auth |
|----------|-----------|-------------|------|
| `/api/search` | GET | Full-text search across all entities | None |
| `/api/processes` | GET | List processes with filtering | None |
| `/api/processes/{id}` | GET | Get process details | None |
| `/api/agents` | GET | List agents with filtering | None |
| `/api/agents/{slug}` | GET | Get agent details | None |
| `/api/skills` | GET | List skills with filtering | None |
| `/api/skills/{slug}` | GET | Get skill details | None |
| `/api/domains` | GET | List domains with hierarchy | None |
| `/api/domains/{slug}` | GET | Get domain details | None |
| `/api/specializations` | GET | List specializations | None |
| `/api/specializations/{slug}` | GET | Get specialization details | None |
| `/api/analytics` | GET | Dashboard metrics and statistics | None |
| `/api/reindex` | GET, POST | Trigger database reindexing | None |

### Database Tables Summary

| Table | Purpose | Key Fields |
|-------|---------|------------|
| `domains` | Knowledge domain categories | name, path, category |
| `specializations` | Sub-categories within domains | name, path, domain_id |
| `agents` | AI agent definitions | name, role, expertise, content |
| `skills` | Skill definitions | name, allowed_tools, content |
| `processes` | Process definitions | process_id, inputs, outputs, tasks |
| `file_tracking` | Incremental indexing | file_path, mtime, hash |
| `index_metadata` | Indexing statistics | last_full_index, duration_ms |
| `schema_version` | Migration tracking | version, updated_at |

### UI Components by Category

| Category | Components | Count |
|----------|------------|-------|
| Layout | Header, Footer, Sidebar, PageContainer, Breadcrumb | 5 |
| UI Primitives | Button, Card, Badge, Input, Skeleton, Separator | 6 |
| Catalog | ProcessCard, SkillCard, AgentCard, DomainCard, EntityList, FilterPanel, SearchBar, SortDropdown, MetadataDisplay, RelatedItems | 10 |
| Dashboard | MetricCard, StatsOverview, BarChart, PieChart, TreemapChart, RecentActivity, QuickLinks | 7 |
| Markdown | MarkdownRenderer, CodeBlock, TableOfContents, LinkHandler, ImageHandler, FrontmatterDisplay | 6 |
| Decorative | GearCluster, BrassPipeBorder, CardCornerFlourish, MechanicalBee, BotanicalDecor | 5 |
| Common | EmptyState, Tag, LoadingSkeleton, Pagination, ErrorBoundary | 5 |
| **Total** | | **44** |

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## Cross-Reference Links

### Requirements Dependencies

The following diagram shows key dependencies between requirements:

```
Dashboard Module (FR-001 to FR-006)
    └── Depends on: Analytics API (FR-054)

Search Module (FR-007 to FR-010)
    └── Depends on: Search API (FR-048)

Process Catalog (FR-011 to FR-019)
    └── Depends on: Processes API (FR-049)

Skills Catalog (FR-020 to FR-024)
    └── Depends on: Skills API (FR-050)

Agents Directory (FR-025 to FR-029)
    └── Depends on: Agents API (FR-051)

Domains Browser (FR-030 to FR-032)
    └── Depends on: Domains API (FR-052)

Specializations Browser (FR-033 to FR-036)
    └── Depends on: Specializations API (FR-053)
```

### Functional to Non-Functional Mapping

| Functional Area | Related NFRs |
|-----------------|--------------|
| Search (FR-007-010) | NFR-003 (FTS Performance), NFR-017 (Debounce) |
| Pagination (FR-043-044) | NFR-002 (Pagination Support), NFR-013 (Query Limits) |
| Loading States (FR-045) | NFR-015 (Loading Indicators) |
| Error Handling (FR-047) | NFR-018 (Error Boundary), NFR-010 (Error Disclosure) |
| API Endpoints (FR-048-055) | NFR-001 (Query Response), NFR-007 (Input Validation) |
| Responsive Design (FR-058) | NFR-016 (Responsive Design) |

### UI/UX to Functional Mapping

| UI Component | Functional Requirements | Page |
|--------------|------------------------|------|
| MetricCard | FR-002 | Dashboard |
| SearchBar | FR-007, FR-008 | Search, Header |
| ProcessCard | FR-012 | Processes List |
| FilterPanel | FR-013, FR-022, FR-027, FR-035 | All List Pages |
| Pagination | FR-043, FR-044 | All List Pages |
| Breadcrumb | FR-040 | All Pages |
| MarkdownRenderer | FR-057 | All Detail Pages |

### Data Model to API Mapping

| Database Table | API Endpoints | Response Types |
|----------------|---------------|----------------|
| domains | GET /api/domains, GET /api/domains/{slug} | DomainListItem, DomainDetail |
| specializations | GET /api/specializations, GET /api/specializations/{slug} | SpecializationListItem, SpecializationDetail |
| agents | GET /api/agents, GET /api/agents/{slug} | AgentListItem, AgentDetail |
| skills | GET /api/skills, GET /api/skills/{slug} | SkillListItem, SkillDetail |
| processes | GET /api/processes, GET /api/processes/{id} | ProcessListItem, ProcessDetail |
| catalog_search (FTS) | GET /api/search | SearchResultItem |

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## Glossary

| Term | Definition |
|------|------------|
| **Agent** | A specialized AI entity for task execution with specific expertise and role |
| **Babysitter Framework** | The parent AI automation framework that the catalog documents |
| **Domain** | A high-level knowledge area (e.g., Science, Engineering, Business) |
| **Entity** | Generic term for any catalog item (process, agent, skill, domain, specialization) |
| **FTS5** | SQLite Full-Text Search extension version 5 |
| **Frontmatter** | YAML metadata at the beginning of markdown files |
| **Process** | A workflow definition containing tasks, inputs, and outputs |
| **Skill** | A reusable capability module that can be invoked by agents |
| **Slug** | URL-friendly identifier derived from entity name |
| **Specialization** | A sub-category within a domain (e.g., Machine Learning within Computer Science) |
| **Steampunk Theme** | Victorian-era industrial aesthetic with brass, copper, and mechanical elements |
| **WAL Mode** | Write-Ahead Logging mode for SQLite concurrent access |

### Acronyms

| Acronym | Full Form |
|---------|-----------|
| API | Application Programming Interface |
| ARIA | Accessible Rich Internet Applications |
| CTA | Call to Action |
| FTS | Full-Text Search |
| JSDoc | JavaScript Documentation |
| NFR | Non-Functional Requirement |
| REST | Representational State Transfer |
| TOC | Table of Contents |
| UI | User Interface |
| UX | User Experience |
| WAL | Write-Ahead Logging |
| WCAG | Web Content Accessibility Guidelines |

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## Navigation Structure

### Documentation Hierarchy

```
docs/requirements/
├── README.md (this file - Index)
├── 00-project-analysis.md
│   ├── Executive Summary
│   ├── Technology Stack
│   ├── Architecture Overview
│   ├── Feature Inventory
│   ├── Component Catalog
│   ├── API Endpoint Inventory
│   ├── Data Layer Architecture
│   └── Design System
├── 01-functional-requirements.md
│   ├── Dashboard Module (FR-001 to FR-006)
│   ├── Search Module (FR-007 to FR-010)
│   ├── Process Catalog Module (FR-011 to FR-019)
│   ├── Skills Catalog Module (FR-020 to FR-024)
│   ├── Agents Directory Module (FR-025 to FR-029)
│   ├── Domains Browser Module (FR-030 to FR-032)
│   ├── Specializations Browser Module (FR-033 to FR-036)
│   ├── Navigation and Layout Module (FR-037 to FR-042)
│   ├── Data Management Module (FR-043 to FR-047)
│   ├── API Module (FR-048 to FR-055)
│   └── Cross-Cutting Requirements (FR-056 to FR-062)
├── 02-non-functional-requirements.md
│   ├── Performance Requirements (NFR-001 to NFR-006)
│   ├── Security Requirements (NFR-007 to NFR-010)
│   ├── Scalability Requirements (NFR-011 to NFR-013)
│   ├── Usability Requirements (NFR-014 to NFR-017)
│   ├── Reliability Requirements (NFR-018 to NFR-022)
│   ├── Maintainability Requirements (NFR-023 to NFR-027)
│   └── Compatibility Requirements (NFR-028 to NFR-031)
├── 03-uiux-requirements.md
│   ├── Design System (UX-001 to UX-059)
│   ├── Component Library (UX-060 to UX-198)
│   ├── Page Layouts (UX-199 to UX-223)
│   ├── Navigation and User Flows (UX-224 to UX-241)
│   ├── Responsive Design (UX-242 to UX-261)
│   ├── Loading/Error/Empty States (UX-262 to UX-277)
│   ├── Animations and Transitions (UX-278 to UX-298)
│   └── Accessibility Requirements (UX-299 to UX-326)
├── 04-api-specifications.md
│   ├── Common Response Format
│   ├── Error Handling
│   ├── Pagination
│   ├── Search API
│   ├── Processes API
│   ├── Agents API
│   ├── Skills API
│   ├── Domains API
│   ├── Specializations API
│   ├── Analytics API
│   └── Reindex API
└── 05-data-models.md
    ├── Database Tables
    ├── FTS5 Virtual Tables
    ├── Database Triggers
    ├── Entity Relationships
    ├── TypeScript Types
    ├── Parser Types
    ├── Data Flow
    ├── Validation Rules
    └── Performance Optimizations
```

### Quick Links by Topic

**For Developers:**
- [Technology Stack](./00-project-analysis.md#technology-stack)
- [API Specifications](./04-api-specifications.md)
- [Data Models](./05-data-models.md)
- [TypeScript Types](./05-data-models.md#6-typescript-types)

**For Designers:**
- [Design System](./03-uiux-requirements.md#1-design-system)
- [Component Library](./03-uiux-requirements.md#2-component-library)
- [Color Palette](./03-uiux-requirements.md#12-color-palette)
- [Typography](./03-uiux-requirements.md#13-typography)

**For QA/Testing:**
- [Functional Requirements](./01-functional-requirements.md)
- [Acceptance Criteria](./01-functional-requirements.md) (within each FR)
- [API Error Handling](./04-api-specifications.md#error-handling)

**For Product/Business:**
- [Executive Summary](./00-project-analysis.md#executive-summary)
- [Feature Inventory](./00-project-analysis.md#feature-inventory)
- [Priority Summary](./01-functional-requirements.md#133-priority-summary)

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## Version History

| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 1.0 | 2026-01-26 | Documentation Team | Initial documentation suite |

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## Related Documentation

- **Parent Project:** [Babysitter AI Framework](../../README.md)
- **Component Storybook:** (if available)
- **API Documentation:** OpenAPI/Swagger (if available)

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*End of Requirements Documentation Index*
