Brainrot Master Vault

Branrot Master Vault transforms short-form contents (Tiktok, IG Reels, YouTube Shorts) into an intentional, productivity-focused podcast.

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Inspiration

In today's digital landscape, the "attention crisis" fueled by short-form content platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts has become a growing concern. Research indicates:

  • The average TikTok user spends approximately 1.5 hours daily on the app
  • Users open TikTok roughly 19 times per day
  • This translates to about 550 hours annually consumed by a single app

Psychologists describe the addictive nature of these platforms as inducing a "flow state" - a condition of intense concentration accompanied by a distorted sense of time. While this state can be beneficial in some contexts, in the realm of short-form content it often leads to:

  • Diminished cognitive capacity
  • Reduced productivity
  • Potential negative impacts on mental health

The Problem

  1. Attention Span: A 48% reduction in sustained focus
  2. Mental Health: A 32% increase in anxiety and depression symptoms
  3. Productivity: A 27% drop in task completion rates
  4. Interruptions: An average of 19 daily app opens, disrupting workflow and concentration

What BrainRot Master Vault Does

BrainRot Master Vault aims to address several key issues associated with excessive short-form content consumption. Our platform transforms short-form videos into productive learning experiences through an AI-powered podcast system. Key features include:

  1. Smart Content Generator:

    • Converts saved short videos from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
    • Creates curated podcasts tailored to user interests

  2. Intelligent Organization:

    • Utilizes an interactive knowledge graph visualization
    • Organizes content by topic and identifies connections

  3. Smart Filtering:

    • Filters out unproductive content
    • Focuses on valuable, enriching material

  4. Collaborative Learning:

    • Enables users to share knowledge vaults with friends
    • Incorporates gamification through productivity-based competitions

Technical Implementation

Frontend:

  • Web: Next.js and React with Tailwind CSS for styling
  • Animations: Framer Motion
  • Mobile: Expo/React Native
  • Visualization: Force-graph library for knowledge graph representation

Backend:

  • Core: Python + FastAPI
  • RESTful API architecture
  • SQLite database with caching system

AI Integration:

  • Google Gemini API + Microsoft Phi-3 for podcast content analysis
  • OpenAI's Whisper (Large + Small) for accurate audio transcription
  • Kokoro for natural text-to-speech conversion

Infrastructure:

  • Vercel for NextJS deveployment
  • Modal Cloud for scalable deployment

Development Challenges

While specific challenges aren't explicitly mentioned, the complexity of the features suggests several technical hurdles:

  1. API Integration: Seamlessly connecting with multiple video platform APIs (YouTube, TikTok)
  2. Performance Optimization: Creating a responsive and efficient knowledge graph visualization using Force Graph
  3. Content Analysis: Developing sophisticated algorithms to categorize and connect related content
  4. Cross-Platform Development: Ensuring a consistent and intuitive user experience across web and mobile platforms
  5. AI-Powered Summarization: Implementing high-quality content summarization while maintaining the essence of the original material

By addressing these challenges, BrainRot Master Vault aims to transform the landscape of digital content consumption, turning potential distractions into opportunities for meaningful learning and productivity.

Contributers

  • Andy Le (4ndy) - Mobile App Developer - Linkedin
  • Smit Devrukhkar (smit2553) - Application Architect - Linkedin
  • Luan Nguyen (Luawen) - Software Engineer - Linkedin
  • Nga Vu (ngavu) - AI Cloud Infra Engineer - Linkedin

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