# Product Requirements Document — SOPHIAClaw

**Version:** 1.0  
**Last Updated:** 2026-02-24  
**Owner:** CTO, Thalamus AI  
**Status:** Internal Validation  
**Phase:** Continuum — Internal Validation

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## Executive Summary

SOPHIAClaw is an AI-powepurple gateway service that bridges natural language communication with powerful tool execution across multiple messaging channels. It operates as a sophisticated intermediary between users and AI capabilities, delivering a cohesive experience through Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage, and WhatsApp Web.

The product consists of three core components:

- **Gateway Service** (port 37521): The central processing and routing engine
- **Telegram Bot** (@ThalamusLabzSophiaClawBot): Primary conversational interface
- **Web Dashboard**: Purple-themed management and monitoring interface with anime aesthetic

Current status: Internal validation phase with active dogfooding across the Thalamus AI team.

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## Product Vision

SOPHIAClaw transforms how teams interact with AI by bringing powerful capabilities directly into the messaging platforms they already use. Instead of context-switching between apps, users can analyze files, search the web, execute commands, and manage complex workflows—all through natural conversation with an AI assistant that feels like a team member.

When successful, SOPHIAClaw becomes the invisible infrastructure that makes AI assistance as natural as sending a message to a colleague.

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## Core Capabilities

### 1. Multi-Channel Messaging Integration

**Requirement ID:** PR-001  
**Priority:** P0 (Critical)  
**Status:** In Progress

SOPHIAClaw must provide seamless integration with all major messaging platforms:

| Channel      | Status  | Bot Handle                 | Notes                       |
| ------------ | ------- | -------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| Telegram     | Active  | @ThalamusLabzSophiaClawBot | Primary development channel |
| Discord      | Planned | TBD                        | Q2 2026 target              |
| Slack        | Planned | TBD                        | Enterprise priority         |
| Signal       | Planned | TBD                        | Privacy-focused users       |
| iMessage     | Planned | TBD                        | Apple ecosystem             |
| WhatsApp Web | Planned | TBD                        | Global reach                |

**Functional Requirements:**

- Bi-directional message synchronization
- Rich media support (images, files, voice)
- Typing indicators and delivery receipts
- Thread/conversation continuity across sessions
- Channel-specific feature adaptation

**Technical Requirements:**

- Webhook-based real-time message delivery
- Message queuing for reliability
- Rate limiting per channel API constraints
- Automatic reconnection on disconnect

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### 2. Gateway Dashboard

**Requirement ID:** PR-002  
**Priority:** P0 (Critical)  
**Status:** In Progress

A web-based management interface for monitoring and controlling the SOPHIAClaw gateway.

**Dashboard Requirements:**

#### Visual Design

- **Theme:** Purple gradient aesthetic (primary: `#8B5CF6`, secondary: `#A78BFA`, accent: `#C4B5FD`)
- **Avatar:** Anime-style orb with big excited smile as brand mascot
- **Typography:** Clean sans-serif, high readability
- **Layout:** Responsive, mobile-first design

#### Core Sections

1. **Overview Dashboard**
   - Real-time gateway status (online/offline)
   - Connected channels summary
   - Active conversation count
   - System health metrics

2. **Channel Management**
   - Connect/disconnect channels
   - Channel-specific configuration
   - Connection health monitoring
   - Message volume by channel

3. **Conversation History**
   - Searchable message logs
   - Filter by channel, user, date
   - Export capabilities
   - Conversation threading view

4. **Tool Usage Analytics**
   - Tool execution frequency
   - Success/failure rates
   - Average execution time
   - Cost per tool type

5. **Memory & Context**
   - Active context windows
   - Memory usage statistics
   - Context pruning controls
   - Long-term memory browser

6. **Cost Tracking**
   - Real-time spend dashboard
   - Cost breakdown by channel/tool
   - Budget alerts and limits
   - Usage projections

7. **Settings & Configuration**
   - Gateway configuration
   - API key management
   - User permissions
   - Integration webhooks

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### 3. Tool Use Framework

**Requirement ID:** PR-003  
**Priority:** P0 (Critical)  
**Status:** Active Development

SOPHIAClaw provides AI agents with access to a curated set of tools for extending capabilities beyond conversation.

#### File Operations

**Requirement ID:** PR-003.1

- **Read Files:** Access and analyze file contents
  - Supported formats: txt, md, json, csv, pdf, images
  - Size limits: 50MB per file
  - Security: Sandbox access only, no system file access

- **Write Files:** Generate and save output files
  - Export analysis results
  - Generate reports
  - Create data exports

- **List Directories:** Browse available files
  - Scoped to workspace directories only
  - Permission-based access control

#### Web Search

**Requirement ID:** PR-003.2

- **General Search:** Query web for information
  - Real-time search results
  - Summarization of findings
  - Source citation

- **Site-Specific Search:** Search within specific domains
  - Documentation sites
  - Knowledge bases
  - Internal wikis

#### Command Execution

**Requirement ID:** PR-003.3

- **Sandboxed Execution:** Run commands in isolated environment
  - Containerized execution
  - Time limits (5 minutes max)
  - Resource limits (CPU/memory caps)
  - Output capture and streaming

- **Pre-approved Commands:** Whitelist of safe operations
  - Package installation
  - Script execution
  - Data processing

#### Future Tools

**Requirement ID:** PR-003.4 (Future)

- Database queries
- API integrations
- Code repository operations
- Calendar/scheduling
- Email composition

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### 4. Memory and Context Management

**Requirement ID:** PR-004  
**Priority:** P1 (High)  
**Status:** In Progress

SOPHIAClaw maintains conversational context and long-term memory to provide coherent, personalized interactions.

#### Short-Term Context

- **Context Window:** 128K tokens per conversation
- **Retention:** Duration of active session
- **Features:**
  - Multi-turn conversation coherence
  - Reference resolution ("the file I mentioned earlier")
  - Contextual tool selection

#### Long-Term Memory

- **User Memory:** Persistent user preferences and facts
  - Communication style preferences
  - Common workflows
  - Important dates/reminders
- **Conversation Memory:** Summarized history across sessions
  - Key decisions and outcomes
  - Project context
  - Recurring topics

#### Memory Operations

- **Storage:** Automatic extraction of important information
- **Retrieval:** Contextual recall when relevant
- **Pruning:** Automatic cleanup of stale memories
- **Privacy:** User-controlled memory deletion

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### 5. Cost Tracking and Management

**Requirement ID:** PR-005  
**Priority:** P1 (High)  
**Status:** Planned

Comprehensive cost visibility and control for AI usage.

#### Cost Components

- **LLM Usage:** Token-based pricing per model
- **Tool Execution:** Compute costs for sandboxed operations
- **Storage:** Memory and file storage costs
- **API Calls:** External service integrations

#### Features

- **Real-Time Dashboard:** Live cost tracking with visualizations
- **Budget Alerts:** Configurable spending thresholds
- **Usage Breakdown:** Costs by channel, user, tool type
- **Project Allocation:** Tag costs to specific projects/initiatives
- **Export:** CSV/JSON export for accounting

#### Cost Controls

- **Rate Limiting:** Prevent runaway costs
- **Budget Caps:** Hard stops at spending limits
- **Tool Permissions:** Restrict expensive tools by user/channel

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## Non-Functional Requirements

### Performance

- **Response Time:** < 3 seconds for simple queries, < 10 seconds for tool-assisted queries
- **Throughput:** Support 100 concurrent conversations
- **Availability:** 99.9% uptime target (post-beta)

### Security

- **Encryption:** End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
- **Authentication:** Multi-factor auth for dashboard access
- **Authorization:** Role-based access control
- **Audit Logging:** All actions logged and searchable
- **Data Privacy:** GDPR/CCPA compliant data handling

### Scalability

- **Horizontal Scaling:** Gateway instances can be added dynamically
- **Database:** Support for read replicas and sharding
- **Caching:** Multi-layer caching strategy

### Reliability

- **Message Durability:** No message loss during outages
- **Automatic Recovery:** Self-healing on failure
- **Backup:** Daily backups with point-in-time recovery

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## Success Metrics

### Internal Validation Phase

- Team adoption: 80% of Thalamus AI using daily
- Tool usage: 50+ tool calls per day
- Session length: Average 10+ messages per conversation
- Error rate: < 2% tool execution failures

### Beta Phase

- NPS score: > 50
- Weekly active users: > 100
- Retention: 60% week-over-week
- Cost per conversation: <$0.50

### Commercial Phase

- Monthly recurring revenue: Target TBD
- Customer acquisition cost: Target TBD
- Support tickets: < 5% of active users monthly

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## Constraints and Assumptions

### Constraints

- Must integrate with existing Thalamus AI infrastructure
- Budget: Internal validation funded, commercial expansion TBD
- Timeline: Beta launch by Q2 2026
- Compliance: Must pass security audit before beta

### Assumptions

- Users prefer messaging interfaces for AI interaction
- Channel APIs remain stable and accessible
- AI model capabilities continue improving
- Cost of AI inference continues declining

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## Open Questions

1. Should we support voice messages natively or transcribe only?
2. What's the right pricing model for commercial launch?
3. Do we need on-premise deployment option for enterprise?
4. Which channels should we prioritize post-Telegram?
5. How do we handle multi-user conversations in group chats?

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## Related Documents

- [VISION_AND_POSITIONING](/strategy/VISION_AND_POSITIONING.md)
- [ROADMAP](ROADMAP.md)
- [USER_JOURNEYS](USER_JOURNEYS.md)
- [TECHNICAL_REQUIREMENTS](/architecture/TECHNICAL_REQUIREMENTS.md)
- [features/TELEGRAM_INTEGRATION](features/TELEGRAM_INTEGRATION.md)
- [features/GATEWAY_DASHBOARD](features/GATEWAY_DASHBOARD.md)

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## Changelog

| Version | Date       | Changes              | Author |
| ------- | ---------- | -------------------- | ------ |
| 1.0     | 2026-02-24 | Initial PRD creation | CTO    |