How GiftStash Works
A deep dive into the technology powering your gift-giving experience
End-to-End Product Architecture
See how every component works together to create a seamless gift tracking experience
Frontend
- • Next.js 15 with App Router
- • React 18 with Server Components
- • Tailwind CSS + Radix UI
- • Progressive Web App (PWA)
- • TypeScript for type safety
Database
- • Supabase PostgreSQL
- • Row Level Security (RLS)
- • Real-time subscriptions
- • Optimized indexes
- • Automatic backups
AI & Processing
- • Anthropic Claude API
- • Natural Language Processing
- • Computer Vision Analysis
- • Personalized recommendations
- • Smart gift matching
SMS Integration
- • Twilio SMS Gateway
- • Webhook processing
- • MMS image handling
- • Automated reminders
- • Command parsing
Security
- • End-to-end encryption
- • Secure authentication
- • GDPR compliant
- • Rate limiting
- • Data privacy controls
Infrastructure
- • Vercel Edge Network
- • Global CDN distribution
- • Automatic scaling
- • 99.9% uptime SLA
- • Zero-downtime deploys
How Data Flows
User Input
You capture a gift idea via SMS, Chrome extension, or web dashboard. The data is instantly transmitted to our servers with secure encryption.
AI Processing
Claude AI analyzes your input using natural language processing and computer vision. It extracts product details, prices, and matches to recipients intelligently.
Secure Storage
Your gift data is stored in Supabase with Row Level Security, ensuring only you can access your gifts. Real-time sync keeps all your devices updated instantly.
Real-time Updates
Changes sync across all your devices in milliseconds. Whether you're on your phone, tablet, or computer, your gift list is always up to date.
Automated Features
Cron jobs run daily to send birthday reminders, track price drops, and generate shopping lists. Everything happens automatically in the background.