General Information
This page provides technical specifications, system requirements, limitations, and other general information about Multi-Domain AutoBlogger.
Technical Specifications
Technology Stack
Core Framework
- Next.js 16+ (App Router)
- React 19
- TypeScript (full type safety)
Database & ORM
- PostgreSQL 12+ (any PostgreSQL database)
- Drizzle ORM (type-safe queries)
- @neondatabase/serverless driver (for Neon)
Styling
- Tailwind CSS 4
- PostCSS
- Dynamic CSS generation
- CSS variables for theming
AI & Content
- @anthropic-ai/sdk (Claude API)
- marked (Markdown parsing)
- csv-parse (CSV parsing)
System Requirements
Server Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js | 18.0.0 | 20.0.0 or higher |
| npm | 9.0.0 | Latest |
| PostgreSQL | 12.0 | 14.0 or higher |
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB or more |
| Storage | 100 MB | 500 MB or more |
Browser Support
The platform supports all modern browsers:
- Chrome (latest)
- Firefox (latest)
- Safari (latest)
- Edge (latest)
- Opera (latest)
Note: The platform uses modern JavaScript features and may not work in very old browsers (Internet Explorer is not supported).
Environment Variables
Complete list of environment variables:
| Variable | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
DATABASE_URL |
Yes | PostgreSQL connection string | postgresql://user:pass@host:5432/dbname |
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY |
Yes | Anthropic Claude API key | sk-ant-api03-... |
NEXTAUTH_SECRET |
Yes | Session encryption secret (min 32 chars) | Random string |
CRON_SECRET |
Yes | Cron job authentication (min 16 chars) | Random string |
ADMIN_PASSWORD |
No | Default admin password | your_password |
PLUGINS_JSON_URL |
No | Third-party plugins feed URL | https://example.com/plugins.json |
Deployment Options
Recommended: Vercel
Vercel is the recommended hosting platform:
- Automatic deployments from GitHub
- Built-in Next.js optimization
- Edge network for fast global performance
- Automatic SSL certificates
- Built-in cron job support
- Easy environment variable management
Other Options
- Any Node.js Hosting - Works with any Node.js hosting provider
- Docker - Can be containerized for Docker deployment
- Serverless - Compatible with serverless architectures
- VPS/Dedicated Server - Can run on traditional servers
Database Options
- Neon - Serverless PostgreSQL (recommended)
- Vercel Postgres - Integrated with Vercel
- Supabase - Alternative PostgreSQL option
- Any PostgreSQL - Works with any PostgreSQL 12+ database
Features & Capabilities
Core Features
- Unlimited Domains - Manage unlimited independent blog sites
- Complete Domain Isolation - Zero data leakage between domains
- AI Content Generation - Generate blog posts, FAQs, and CTAs
- Advanced SEO - 7+ JSON-LD schema types, meta tags, sitemaps
- Theme System - Fully customizable themes per domain
- Plugin System - Extensible architecture with 6 plugin types
- Static Generation - All posts statically generated for performance
- Scheduled Publishing - Schedule posts for future publication
- Email Capture - Integrated email capture forms
- Analytics Integration - GA4 and extensible analytics
Content Management
- Rich text editor (Markdown/HTML support)
- Categories and tags organization
- FAQ management
- Draft system
- Author management
- Content plans (CSV, JSON, Markdown)
Limitations & Considerations
Technical Limitations
Database Size
Performance may degrade with very large databases (millions of posts). Consider database optimization and indexing for large-scale deployments.
AI Generation Costs
AI content generation uses the Anthropic API, which has usage-based pricing. Monitor your API usage to control costs.
Static Generation
All blog posts are statically generated at build time. Changes require revalidation or rebuild. Scheduled posts are automatically pre-rendered daily via cron job.
Domain Configuration
Each domain must be manually configured in the admin panel. There's no automatic domain discovery.
Feature Limitations
- No Built-in User Management - Currently supports single admin user (extensible for multi-user)
- No Built-in Media Library - Images must be hosted externally or in public directory
- No Built-in Comments - Comments would require a plugin or external service
- No Built-in Search - Search functionality would require a plugin or external service
- No Multi-language Support - Currently English-only (can be extended)
Performance Considerations
Static Generation
All blog posts are statically generated for optimal performance:
- Fast page loads (served as static HTML)
- CDN-friendly architecture
- Excellent SEO (pre-rendered content)
- Low server load
Optimization Features
- Automatic code splitting
- Image optimization (via Next.js)
- Font optimization
- CSS optimization
- JavaScript optimization
Scaling
The platform is designed to scale:
- Static generation reduces server load
- Database queries are optimized with proper indexing
- Plugin system allows horizontal scaling
- Edge-ready architecture
Security Considerations
Built-in Security Features
- Password hashing with bcrypt
- Cookie-based session management
- SQL injection protection (via Drizzle ORM)
- XSS protection (React's built-in escaping)
- CSRF protection (Next.js built-in)
Security Best Practices
- Change default admin password immediately
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Keep dependencies updated
- Use HTTPS in production
- Regularly review and update API keys
- Monitor for security updates
Backup & Maintenance
Database Backups
Regular database backups are essential:
- Most hosting providers offer automated backups
- Use your database provider's backup tools
- Test backup restoration regularly
- Store backups securely
Code Updates
To update the platform:
- Backup your database
- Pull latest code from repository
- Run
npm installto update dependencies - Run database migrations if needed
- Test in development environment first
- Deploy to production
Dependency Updates
Keep dependencies updated for security:
- Regularly check for updates:
npm outdated - Update carefully, test after each update
- Review changelogs for breaking changes
- Use
npm auditto check for vulnerabilities
Support & Resources
Documentation
- This documentation (HTML format)
- README.md - Technical documentation
- plugin-development-guide.md - Plugin development guide
- Inline code comments and TypeScript types
Getting Help
- Review this documentation first
- Check troubleshooting sections
- Review example code and bundled plugins
- Check application logs for errors
Version Information
Current version information:
- Product Version: See package.json
- Next.js: 16.0.1
- React: 19.2.0
- TypeScript: ^5
Note: Version numbers may change with updates. Check package.json for current versions.
Additional Notes
Customization
The platform is highly customizable:
- Themes can be fully customized per domain
- Plugin system allows unlimited extensibility
- Code is well-structured for modifications
- TypeScript provides type safety for customizations
Extensibility
The plugin system allows you to:
- Add new AI providers
- Integrate marketing tools
- Add analytics providers
- Create social media integrations
- Add advertising providers
- Build custom functionality
Future Considerations
The platform is designed for growth:
- Architecture supports scaling
- Plugin system allows feature additions
- Database schema is extensible
- Codebase is maintainable and well-documented