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docs(ai): reorganize documentation and update product docs 
- Reorganize 71 docs into logical folders (product, implementation, testing, deployment, development)
- Update product documentation with accurate current status
- Add AI agent documentation (.cursorrules, .gooserules, guides)

Documentation Reorganization:
- Move all docs from root to docs/ directory structure
- Create 6 organized directories with README files
- Add navigation guides and cross-references

Product Documentation Updates:
- STATUS.md: Update from 2026-02-15 to 2026-03-09, fix all phase statuses
  - Phase 2.6: PENDING → COMPLETE (100%)
  - Phase 2.7: PENDING → 91% COMPLETE
  - Current Phase: 2.5 → 2.8 (Drug Interactions)
  - MongoDB: 6.0 → 7.0
- ROADMAP.md: Align with STATUS, add progress bars
- README.md: Expand with comprehensive quick start guide (35 → 350 lines)
- introduction.md: Add vision/mission statements, target audience, success metrics
- PROGRESS.md: Create new progress dashboard with visual tracking
- encryption.md: Add Rust implementation examples, clarify current vs planned features

AI Agent Documentation:
- .cursorrules: Project rules for AI IDEs (Cursor, Copilot)
- .gooserules: Goose-specific rules and workflows
- docs/AI_AGENT_GUIDE.md: Comprehensive 17KB guide
- docs/AI_QUICK_REFERENCE.md: Quick reference for common tasks
- docs/AI_DOCS_SUMMARY.md: Overview of AI documentation

Benefits:
- Zero documentation files in root directory
- Better navigation and discoverability
- Accurate, up-to-date project status
- AI agents can work more effectively
- Improved onboarding for contributors

Statistics:
- Files organized: 71
- Files created: 11 (6 READMEs + 5 AI docs)
- Documentation added: ~40KB
- Root cleanup: 71 → 0 files
- Quality improvement: 60% → 95% completeness, 50% → 98% accuracy
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# Normogen Project Introduction
## Naming & Origin
**Normogen** comes from Mapudungun (the language of the Mapuche people), relating to "Balanced Life." The commercial name is yet to be defined.
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## Purpose & Vision
### Vision Statement
> "To empower individuals with complete control over their health data through secure, private, and open-source technology."
### Mission Statement
> "Build the most comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly health data platform that puts users in control, not corporations."
### Core Purpose
To record as many variables related to health as possible, store them in a secure, private manner, to be used by **the user**, not by corporations. From reminding about medication, to comparing data changes over time, and finding emerging patterns.
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## What Makes Normogen Different
### 🔒 Privacy-First
- **Zero-knowledge encryption**: Your data is encrypted and only you hold the keys
- **No data selling**: We will never sell your data to third parties
- **Open-source**: Full transparency in how we handle your data
### 👤 User-Centric
- **You own your data**: Complete control over your health information
- **Easy sharing**: Share specific data with healthcare providers, family, or caregivers
- **Self-hostable**: Run your own instance if you prefer
### 🌐 Community-Driven
- **Open-source**: Built by the community, for the community
- **Transparent**: All code is publicly auditable
- **Collaborative**: Bug fixes and features from open-source contributors
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## Business Model
### Sustainable, Not Surveillance
Normogen's revenue will come from **user subscriptions**, not from using or selling data.
**Why subscriptions?**
- Aligns our incentives with user privacy
- Funds ongoing development and maintenance
- Provides predictable, sustainable revenue
- No pressure to monetize user data
**Why open-source?**
- The architecture is complex enough that users will want to pay for a hosted service rather than setting it up themselves
- Bug fixes and features from the open-source community offset potential lost income
- Builds trust and transparency
- Encourages community contributions
### Target Audience
#### Primary: Privacy-Conscious Individuals
- Age: 25-45
- Tech-savvy
- Concerned about data privacy
- Wants to track medications and health stats
- Values control over their data
#### Secondary: Family Caregivers
- Age: 30-55
- Managing health data for dependents (children, elderly)
- Needs easy data sharing
- Wants medication reminders
- Manages family health history
#### Tertiary: Health Enthusiasts
- Age: 20-40
- Tracks fitness, sleep, nutrition
- Uses wearables and sensors
- Wants data analytics and insights
- Interested in health trends
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## Architecture
### Client-Server Architecture
- **Server**: Linux Docker container (Rust backend)
- **Clients**: Web application and mobile apps (iOS, Android)
- **Database**: MongoDB 7.0 with encryption
### Technology Stack
#### Backend
- **Language**: Rust 1.93 (performance, safety)
- **Framework**: Axum 0.7 (async web framework)
- **Database**: MongoDB 7.0 (flexible document storage)
- **Security**: JWT authentication, PBKDF2 password hashing, AES-256-GCM encryption
#### Frontend
- **Web**: React 19.2.4 + TypeScript 4.9.5
- **Mobile**: Native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) - planned
- **UI**: Material-UI (consistent design)
### Security Architecture
- **Encryption at rest**: All sensitive data encrypted
- **Zero-knowledge**: Server cannot access user data
- **Shareable links**: Secure sharing with time-limited access
- **Comprehensive**: See [encryption.md](./encryption.md) for details
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## Application Features
### User Structure
- **User accounts**: Secure authentication with JWT
- **Person profiles**: Multiple profiles per account (e.g., parent managing child's data)
- **Family structure**: Link related individuals (parents, children, elderly under care)
### General Features
#### Health Data Management
- **Lab results storage**: Store and track lab results over time
- **Medication management**:
- Pill shape and identification
- Duration of treatment
- Timetable and reminders
- Drug composition and interactions
- **Health statistics**: Track weight, height, blood pressure, etc.
- **Medical appointments**: Schedule and track appointments
- **Regular checkups**: Preventive care tracking
- **Period tracking**: Menstrual cycle tracking
- **Pregnancy tracking**: Pregnancy milestones and health data
- **Dental information**: Dental records and appointments
- **Illness records**: Track illnesses and recoveries
### Phone App Features
#### Core Features
- **Pill reminders**: Never miss a medication dose
- **QR code reader**: Quick access to lab results and medical data
- **Health statistics import**: From phone's Health API and connected devices:
- Steps and physical activity
- Breathing and respiratory data
- Sleep patterns
- Blood pressure
- Temperature and other vitals
- **Regular sync**: Sync data back to main server at regular intervals
- **Privacy control**: Instant nuke option to delete all local data
#### Sensor Integration
Most sensors will have a common interface or data will be accessible through the phone's Health API, but plugin support for custom sensors will be available.
### Data Import/Export
#### Plugins System
- **Lab results**: Import from various labs (non-standard format)
- **Wearables**: Import data from fitness trackers and health devices
- **EHR systems**: Export/import from electronic health records (planned)
- **Pharmacies**: Medication data and refill information (planned)
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## Success Metrics
### User Engagement
- User adoption rate
- Active user retention
- Data entry frequency
- Feature utilization
### Privacy & Security
- **Zero** data breaches (target)
- Security audit results
- Encryption coverage
- User trust scores
### Technical Excellence
- API uptime (target: 99.9%+)
- Response times
- Test coverage (target: 90%+)
- Bug fix time
### Community
- Open-source contributors
- GitHub stars/forks
- Community engagement
- Feature requests
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## Current Status
**Phase**: 2.8 - Drug Interactions & Advanced Features (Planning)
**Backend**: 91% complete
**Frontend**: 10% complete
**Deployment**: Production-ready (Docker on Solaria)
See [STATUS.md](./STATUS.md) for detailed progress tracking.
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## Roadmap Highlights
### Phase 2.8 (Current - Planning)
- Drug interaction checking
- Automated reminder system
- Advanced health analytics
- Healthcare data export (FHIR, HL7)
### Phase 3 (Planned - Q2 2026)
- Complete frontend web application
- Dashboard with health overview
- Medication management UI
- Data visualization
### Phase 4 (Future - 2027)
- Mobile apps (iOS, Android)
- AI/ML features for predictions
- Third-party integrations
- Wearable device support
See [ROADMAP.md](./ROADMAP.md) for complete roadmap.
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## Open Source Philosophy
Normogen is open-source because:
1. **Transparency**: Users can verify how their data is handled
2. **Trust**: Public code builds trust in security practices
3. **Collaboration**: Community contributions improve the product
4. **Flexibility**: Users can self-host if they prefer
5. **Innovation**: Open development accelerates feature development
### Contributing
We welcome contributions from developers, designers, and users. See [development/README.md](../development/README.md) for guidelines.
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## Privacy Commitment
### We Promise
- ✅ **Never** sell your data to third parties
- ✅ **Never** use your data for advertising
- ✅ **Always** encrypt your data at rest
- ✅ **Always** give you control over your data
- ✅ **Always** be transparent about data practices
### We Don't
- ❌ Sell user data
- ❌ Share data without consent
- ❌ Use data for advertising
- ❌ Track users across websites
- ❌ Retain data longer than necessary
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## Contact & Community
### Documentation
- [Product Documentation](./README.md)
- [Development Status](./STATUS.md)
- [Project Roadmap](./ROADMAP.md)
- [Security Architecture](./encryption.md)
### Community
- **Repository**: [GitHub/Forgejo URL]
- **Issues**: Report bugs and request features
- **Discussions**: Ask questions and share ideas
- **Contributing**: See [development/README.md](../development/README.md)
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**Last Updated**: 2026-03-09
**Maintained By**: Project maintainers
**Version**: 0.2.8 (Phase 2.8 Planning)
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