The AI feature demonstrates a reusable way to plug intelligent capabilities into product flows without heavy boilerplate. It keeps calls on the server, returns schema‑validated data, and lets users preview results instantly in the UI.

• An example Branding Generator that turns short inputs into a style guide (colors, font, and philosophy).
• A server‑first integration using server actions for validation and execution.
• A preview UX that applies or resets generated styles without persisting changes.

• Collect inputs in a Client Component (dialog/form).
• Send to a Server Action for validation and execution.
• Call OpenAI in a service module and return typed, JSON‑safe data.
• Render results immediately and offer Preview / Reset controls.

Use the same pattern for:

• Onboarding checklists, step plans, or role‑based playbooks.
• Product copy: feature blurbs, release notes, CTA variants.
• Seed/demo data: mock projects, tasks, or content blocks.
• Structured outputs: tables, JSON configs, CSV‑ready rows.

• Give concise context, constraints, and examples; favor clarity over length.
• Return structured JSON and validate it before rendering.
• Design UI to bind to typed fields and handle missing data gracefully.
• Log errors without leaking user inputs or secrets.

• Run model calls on the server (server actions/API routes) and sanitize inputs.
• Avoid logging secrets or full prompts in production; redact sensitive data.
• Cache, debounce, or cap requests where appropriate; surface friendly errors.

1. Add OPENAI_API_KEY to .env.local, then restart the dev server.
2. Open Dashboard → Branding Generator to test end-to-end.
3. Iterate on prompts and the result schema together to keep the UI stable.

• The Branding Generator is an example-swap prompts and schemas to power your own ideas.
• Keep the service small and testable; keep client components focused on UX.
• Add persistence later (e.g., save accepted outputs) when the UX is proven.