7pace Timetracker MCP Server

# 🎨 Product Hunt Asset Specifications _Quick reference for creating compelling Product Hunt visuals_ --- ## 📐 **Asset Dimensions & Requirements** ### **All Gallery Images: 1270x760px** - **Format**: PNG or high-quality JPG - **File Size**: Under 3MB each - **Quality**: High resolution, crisp text - **Branding**: Consistent color scheme and typography --- ## 🎯 **Asset 1: Hero Image/GIF** ### **Visual Strategy** ``` Split Screen Layout: LEFT SIDE - "Traditional Time Tracking" - Complex web form interface - Multiple dropdown menus - Required field indicators (*) - "Submit" button prominent - Clock icon showing time pressure RIGHT SIDE - "7pace MCP" - Clean Claude AI chat interface - Simple text: "Log 2 hours on work item 1234" - Immediate ✅ success response - Minimal, modern design CENTER OVERLAY: "From This → To This" "87% Faster" callout 7pace MCP logo (subtle) ``` ### **Color Palette** - **Primary**: #0078d4 (Azure Blue) - **Secondary**: #00a0f2 (Light Blue) - **Accent**: #ffd700 (Gold for callouts) - **Text**: #323130 (Dark Gray) - **Background**: #faf9f8 (Light Gray) ### **Typography** - **Headlines**: Bold, sans-serif (Segoe UI or equivalent) - **Body**: Regular weight, highly readable - **Callouts**: Extra bold with contrasting background --- ## 🎬 **Asset 2: Demo GIF** ### **Storyboard (15-20 seconds)** ``` Frame 1 (2s): Developer coding in VS Code/Cursor - Show realistic code editor - Developer typing/focused - Authentic development environment Frame 2 (3s): Switch to Claude AI interface - Natural transition to Claude - Type: "Log 2 hours on work item 1234 for database optimization" - Show real typing animation Frame 3 (2s): Instant success response - Claude responds immediately - ✅ "Time logged successfully!" message - Show work item details confirmation Frame 4 (3s): Azure DevOps sync - Switch to Azure DevOps tab - Show work item with new time entry - Highlight real-time synchronization Frame 5 (2s): Back to coding - Return to code editor - Developer continues coding seamlessly - No interruption to workflow Frame 6 (3s): End frame with branding - "7pace MCP - AI Time Tracking" - GitHub link or call-to-action - Clean, professional finish ``` ### **Technical Specs** - **Duration**: 15-20 seconds - **Loop**: Seamless if possible - **File Size**: Under 8MB - **Quality**: Smooth 30fps minimum --- ## 📊 **Asset 3: Feature Showcase** ### **Grid Layout (2x3)** ``` Row 1: 🗣️ Natural Language | 🔄 Real-time Sync "Just talk to Claude" | "Instant Azure DevOps" Row 2: ⚡ Zero Context Switch | 🧠 Smart Categories "Never break your flow"| "AI understands intent" Row 3: 📊 AI Analytics | 🛡️ Enterprise Ready "Insights that matter" | "Secure & scalable" ``` ### **Visual Style** - **Background**: Clean gradient or solid color - **Icons**: Modern, consistent style (outlined or filled) - **Text**: Bold headlines with descriptive subtext - **Layout**: Equal spacing, balanced composition - **Accents**: Azure blue highlights and connectors --- ## 📈 **Asset 4: Before/After Comparison** ### **Side-by-Side Layout** ``` BEFORE (Traditional Time Tracking) Header: "The Old Way" (red accent) • Step 1: Stop coding • Step 2: Open time tracker • Step 3: Navigate to form • Step 4: Fill work item ID • Step 5: Select activity type • Step 6: Enter hours • Step 7: Add description • Step 8: Submit and switch back Time: 45 seconds average Result: Lost focus, context switching AFTER (7pace MCP) Header: "The AI Way" (green accent) • Step 1: "Log 2 hours on work item 1234" Time: 5 seconds average Result: Seamless, no interruption ``` ### **Visual Elements** - **Icons**: Clock/timer for time comparison - **Progress**: Step indicators or progress bars - **Colors**: Red for problems, green for solutions - **Typography**: Clear hierarchy and readability --- ## 🏗️ **Asset 5: Technical Architecture** ### **Flow Diagram** ``` [Developer] → [Claude AI] → [MCP Protocol] → [7pace API] → [Azure DevOps] Visual Style: • Modern, tech-focused icons for each component • Flowing arrows showing data movement • Clean, professional appearance • "Open Source" badge prominent • "TypeScript" technology indicator ``` ### **Component Icons** - **Developer**: Modern avatar or code icon - **Claude AI**: Anthropic-style AI symbol - **MCP**: Protocol/connection symbol - **7pace API**: Server/database icon - **Azure DevOps**: Microsoft Azure logo ### **Technical Badges** - "Open Source" (GitHub style) - "TypeScript" (official TS colors) - "Node.js 18+" (version indicator) - "MIT License" (open source indicator) --- ## 📝 **Copy Assets** ### **Product Description (260 characters max)** ``` "7pace MCP integrates AI-powered time tracking directly into Claude AI. Log hours using natural language, sync instantly with Azure DevOps, and eliminate context switching. 'Log 2 hours on work item 1234' - that's it. 87% faster than traditional tools." Character count: 259/260 ✅ ``` ### **Tagline Options (60 characters max)** ``` Option 1: "AI-powered time tracking through natural language" (49 chars) Option 2: "Track time naturally with Claude AI integration" (48 chars) Option 3: "Zero context switching time tracking for devs" (46 chars) Recommended: Option 1 (clearest value proposition) ``` --- ## 🎨 **Design Tools & Resources** ### **Recommended Tools** - **Figma**: Professional design and collaboration - **Canva Pro**: Quick templates and assets - **Adobe Creative Suite**: Advanced design capabilities - **Sketch**: Mac-specific design tool - **GIMP**: Free alternative to Photoshop ### **Asset Libraries** - **Unsplash**: High-quality developer stock photos - **Iconify**: Comprehensive icon library - **Microsoft Design**: Azure/Office style assets - **GitHub Octicons**: Development-focused icons - **Feather Icons**: Clean, minimal icon set ### **Animation Tools** (for GIFs) - **Loom**: Screen recording with editing - **OBS Studio**: Professional screen capture - **ScreenFlow**: Mac screen recording - **Camtasia**: Full-featured screen recording - **CloudApp**: Quick GIF creation --- ## ✅ **Quality Checklist** ### **Before Submitting** - [ ] All images exactly 1270x760px - [ ] Text is crisp and readable on all devices - [ ] Brand colors consistent across all assets - [ ] No spelling or grammar errors - [ ] File sizes under limits (3MB images, 8MB GIFs) - [ ] Visual hierarchy clear and compelling - [ ] Call-to-action elements prominent - [ ] Professional appearance that builds trust ### **Mobile Optimization** - [ ] Text readable on small screens - [ ] Important elements visible in thumbnail - [ ] Contrast sufficient for various lighting - [ ] Icons and UI elements appropriately sized ### **Brand Consistency** - [ ] Color palette matches across all assets - [ ] Typography consistent and professional - [ ] Logo placement subtle but recognizable - [ ] Overall style cohesive and modern --- _Ready to create stunning Product Hunt assets? Use these specifications to build visuals that convert viewers into users and supporters!_ 🎨🚀