Scope Document - Cooking Assistant Chatbot

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The Cooking Assistant Chatbot is an AI-powered application designed to assist users in finding recipes, meal planning, and learning cooking techniques. The chatbot tailors its suggestions to the user's dietary restrictions and preferences, handles ingredient substitutions, and offers tips suitable for various cooking skill levels. It also considers user feedback to refine recipe suggestions and cooking advice.

Product Information

• The app will be developed using no-code tools like Bubble or Flutterflow for ease of updates and deployment.
• Key features include Personalized Recipe Suggestions, Ingredient Substitutions, Meal Planning Assistance, Dietary Preference Handling, Cooking Tips and Techniques, User Feedback Integration, and Multi-language Support.
• User interface considerations will prioritize an easy-to-navigate design with clear visuals and step-by-step guides to ensure a seamless user experience.

Users

Name	Description
Registered User	Users who create an account to access personalized recipes, save meal plans, and track cooking progress.
Guest User	Users who interact with the chatbot without registering, with access to general recipes and tips.

Pages

Name	Description
Chat Interface	Main page where users interact with the AI chatbot to get recipe suggestions and cooking tips in real-time.
Recipe Library	A collection of all available recipes that users can browse based on their preferences.
Meal Planner	Page where users can plan meals, create grocery lists, and save their meal plans.
Settings	Page for adjusting app settings, managing user profiles, and configuring dietary preferences and cooking levels.

High-level Features

Feature	Description	User	Page
Personalized Recipe Suggestions	Provides recipe suggestions based on user preferences and dietary needs.	Registered User	Chat Interface, Recipe Library
Ingredient Substitutions	Suggests alternative ingredients based on availability and dietary restrictions.	Registered User, Guest User	Chat Interface
Meal Planning	Assists users in planning their meals, creating grocery lists, and saving meal plans.	Registered User	Meal Planner
Cooking Tips & Techniques	Provides tips and techniques based on the user's cooking skill level.	Registered User, Guest User	Chat Interface

Workflows

• Recipe Suggestion Workflow: The user provides dietary preferences and ingredients on hand, the chatbot suggests personalized recipes.
• Meal Planning Workflow: The user selects recipes, creates a meal plan, and generates a grocery list. The chatbot provides suggestions for substitutions if needed.
• Cooking Tips Workflow: The user asks for cooking tips or techniques, and the chatbot offers advice based on the user's skill level and the recipe selected.
• User Feedback Workflow: The user provides feedback on recipes or tips received, which the chatbot uses to refine future suggestions.

Other Notes

• The chatbot will not store personal health data but will store user preferences and meal plans securely.
• Privacy and data security will be a priority, ensuring all user information is encrypted and stored safely.
• The app will be designed to be user-friendly, accessible to both novice and experienced cooks.