[Epic] Sobers Buddy Implementation

[BillChirico]

🎯 Epic: Sobers Buddy — AI-Powered Accountability Partner

Vision

An AI companion that doesn't feel like a robot. It learns who the user is, what they struggle with, and when they need support — then shows up at the right moment with the right words.

Not notifications. Presence.

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Why This Matters

Recovery is lonely. Apps that track sobriety are everywhere. Apps that make people feel seen — genuinely seen — are rare.

Sobers Buddy could be the difference between "another sobriety tracker" and "the thing that got me through."

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Core Principles

1. Privacy First — Recovery data handled securely, clear disclosure
2. Default On, Easy Opt-Out — Enabled for new users, one-tap disable
3. Quality Over Quantity — User controls frequency, meaningful beats generic
4. Learn, Don't Lecture — Adapts to what actually works for this person
5. Fully Supportive — Zero shame, especially on slips

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Sub-Issues

• Set up Vercel AI SDK infrastructure #413 Set up Vercel AI SDK infrastructure
• Design Sobers Buddy character and avatar #414 Design Sobers Buddy character and avatar
• Build user preference settings #415 Build user preference settings
• Implement pattern learning engine #416 Implement pattern learning engine
• Build message generation and scheduling system #417 Build message generation and scheduling system
• Implement slip/relapse supportive response flow #418 Implement slip/relapse supportive response flow
• Add meeting finder tool integration #419 Add meeting finder tool integration
• Build pause mode and user controls #420 Build pause mode and user controls
• Privacy and data handling implementation #421 Privacy and data handling implementation
• Analytics and success metrics tracking #422 Analytics and success metrics tracking
• Implement mem0 user memory system #423 Implement mem0 user memory system

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Success Metrics

• User-reported helpfulness (thumbs up/down per message)
• Opt-out rate (target: <10%)
• Check-in consistency improvement
• Self-reported craving/trigger management
• Retention at 30/60/90 days
• Tests coverage above 80%

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⚠️ Possible Duplicate Issue(s)

• Feature: Sobers Buddy - AI-powered accountability partner #411

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