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Simplified capture mode for non-technical users #38

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PointDev's current UI is designed for developers — it shows CSS selectors, component names, computed styles, and DOM subtrees. For the collaborative feedback use case (#37), non-technical users (clients, designers, PMs) need a simpler capture experience.

What a simplified mode looks like

  • Same capture tools: voice, annotations, element selection all work the same way
  • Simplified sidepanel: hide technical details (CSS selectors, computed styles, fiber info) behind an "advanced" toggle
  • Friendlier output preview: show annotations, voice transcript, and screenshots prominently — DOM context is still captured but not displayed
  • One-click share: when the relay infrastructure exists (Shareable captures: export/import structured captures across tools and teams #37), a "Send feedback" button replaces "Copy to clipboard"

Key insight

The capture itself doesn't change — the same structured data is produced regardless of who captures it. The simplification is purely in the UI layer. A client's capture includes the same DOM subtree and computed styles as a developer's; they just don't need to see it.

Scope note

This is a P4-future enhancement. The current developer-focused UI is correct for the primary audience. This issue signals the direction for when collaborative sharing (#37) is implemented.

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