CodeAnalysis MCP Server

--- description: globs: **/*.js, **/*.jsx, **/*.ts, **/*.tsx, **/*.py, **/*.html, **/*.css, **/*.json, **/*.yaml, **/*.yml, **/pricing*.*, **/subscription*.*, **/payment*.*, **/checkout*.*, **/billing*.*, **/plan*.*, **/tier*.* alwaysApply: false --- # Monetization Analysis Guidelines ## Purpose These guidelines provide a structured approach to analyzing, planning, and implementing monetization features in projects. Following these guidelines ensures that monetization is effective, aligns with user value, and maintains a positive user experience. ## Monetization Models ### 1. Subscription-Based Model - **Description**: Users pay recurring fees for continued access to product or services. - **Best For**: Products with ongoing value, regular updates, or service-oriented features. - **Implementation Considerations**: - Offer tiered pricing based on feature access or usage limits - Provide clear value proposition for each tier - Consider monthly, quarterly, and annual subscription options - Implement transparent renewal and cancellation processes ### 2. Freemium Model - **Description**: Basic features are free, premium features require payment. - **Best For**: Products with broad appeal but clear premium value-add features. - **Implementation Considerations**: - Ensure free tier provides genuine value and good user experience - Create clear differentiation between free and premium features - Design seamless upgrade paths with minimal friction - Use behavioral analytics to identify optimal conversion points ### 3. One-Time Purchase Model - **Description**: Users pay once for perpetual access to the product. - **Best For**: Standalone tools or products with limited ongoing costs. - **Implementation Considerations**: - Consider offering feature-based tiers or bundles - Plan for revenue sustainability without recurring income - Determine update policy (free updates vs. paid major versions) - Implement license management system if needed ### 4. In-App Purchase Model - **Description**: Users purchase specific features, content, or functionality within the app. - **Best For**: Products with discrete valuable features or content. - **Implementation Considerations**: - Design purchasing flow to be non-disruptive to user experience - Implement clear value communication before purchase decision - Consider consumable vs. non-consumable purchase types - Ensure purchased items/features are properly persisted ## Implementation Guidelines ### Feature Evaluation Criteria Evaluate potential monetizable features using these criteria: 1. **Value Assessment**: - What specific problem does this feature solve? - How much time/money does it save the user? - Is the value proposition clear and compelling? 2. **Market Fit**: - Is there demonstrated demand for this feature? - How does it compare to competitor offerings? - What is the addressable market size? 3. **Implementation Complexity**: - What is the development cost? - Are there ongoing maintenance requirements? - What technical dependencies exist? 4. **Revenue Potential**: - What is the projected adoption rate? - What price point is sustainable and competitive? - What is the estimated ROI timeframe? ### Code Architecture for Monetization 1. **Feature Gating System**: - Implement clean, maintainable feature flag system - Separate business logic from access control logic - Design for easy addition/removal of gated features 2. **User Entitlement Management**: - Create robust entitlement verification system - Implement secure storage of entitlement data - Design for both online and offline verification when applicable 3. **Analytics Integration**: - Track feature usage patterns - Monitor conversion funnel performance - Measure retention impact of monetized features 4. **Payment Processing**: - Implement secure payment processing - Support multiple payment methods - Handle subscription lifecycle events properly ## Application to Pine Script Projects ### Pine Script Monetization Strategy For Pine Script indicators and strategies: 1. **Free vs. Premium Features**: - Basic indicator functionality in free version - Advanced features in premium version: - Multi-timeframe analysis - Advanced alerting capabilities - Customization options - Backtesting features 2. **Distribution Channels**: - TradingView Marketplace - Custom distribution platforms - Direct sales to professional traders 3. **License Management**: - User identification methodology - License key verification systems - Trial period implementation ### Pine Script Code Organization ```pine //@version=5 // ANCHOR: Feature Flags - Used to control access to premium features f_isPremiumUser() => // License verification logic // In a real implementation, this would check against a license database or key true // For development, assuming premium access // ANCHOR: Core Functionality - Available to all users calcBasicIndicator() => // Basic calculation available to all users close > open ? 1 : -1 // ANCHOR: Premium Functionality - Available only to premium users calcAdvancedIndicator() => // More sophisticated calculation for premium users result = ta.ema(close, 20) > ta.ema(close, 50) ? 1 : -1 result // ANCHOR: Feature Access Control - Apply appropriate access based on user status indicator("Monetized Indicator Example", overlay=true) // Basic features always available basicResult = calcBasicIndicator() // Premium features only available to premium users advancedResult = f_isPremiumUser() ? calcAdvancedIndicator() : na // Visualization logic plot(basicResult, color=color.blue, title="Basic Signal") plot(f_isPremiumUser() ? advancedResult : na, color=color.purple, title="Premium Signal") // Premium feature marketing for free users if not f_isPremiumUser() label.new(bar_index, high, "Upgrade to Premium for Advanced Signals", color=color.gray, textcolor=color.white, style=label.style_label_down) ``` ## Implementation Checklist When implementing monetization features: - [ ] **Market Research** - [ ] Analyze competitor pricing and features - [ ] Gather user willingness-to-pay data - [ ] Identify unique value propositions - [ ] **Feature Planning** - [ ] Identify core vs. premium features - [ ] Create clear feature tiers - [ ] Plan upgrade paths - [ ] **Technical Implementation** - [ ] Design feature gating system - [ ] Implement payment processing - [ ] Develop license/entitlement management - [ ] Create analytics tracking - [ ] **User Experience** - [ ] Design clear premium feature messaging - [ ] Create frictionless upgrade flows - [ ] Implement appropriate trial experiences - [ ] **Testing** - [ ] Test all monetization flows - [ ] Verify feature access control - [ ] Test payment processing - [ ] Validate analytics tracking - [ ] **Launch Planning** - [ ] Create marketing materials - [ ] Plan promotional campaigns - [ ] Prepare support documentation ## Measurement & Optimization Track these key performance indicators: 1. **Conversion Rate**: Percentage of free users who upgrade to paid 2. **Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)**: Total revenue divided by total users 3. **Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)**: Cost to acquire a new paying customer 4. **Lifetime Value (LTV)**: Predicted revenue from a customer throughout their relationship 5. **Churn Rate**: Rate at which customers cancel or don't renew 6. **Engagement Metrics**: Usage patterns of paid vs. free features Use these metrics to continually refine your monetization strategy.