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Insta Story Ad Maker

Problem Statement & Objective​

What problem does this extension solve?​

  • Many sellers struggle with creating engaging Instagram Story ads for their products. Designing, captioning, and publishing stories manually is time-consuming and lacks consistency.

Target Users​

  • Merchants and store owners on the Fynd Platform who want to automate their Instagram Story ad campaigns.

Expected Outcome​

  • A fully automated Instagram Story ad maker that enables sellers to select products, generate AI-powered story templates, and post them directly to Instagram with a swipe-up CTA linking back to their product pages.

Why Should This Extension Be Built?​

  • Saves time by automating Instagram Story creation & publishing.
  • Enhances product visibility on Instagram with AI-powered creative elements.
  • Boosts sales by directing traffic from Instagram Stories to the storefront.
  • Leverages AI-generated captions & visuals for engaging and dynamic story ads.

Features & Scope​

Core Features​

  1. Instagram Authentication via OAuth:
    • Secure login for sellers using Instagram Graph API.
  2. Product Selection for Stories:
    • Fetch product details from the Fynd Catalog API.
    • Allow sellers to select products to feature in their stories.
  3. AI-Generated Story Ad Template:
    • Auto-generate captions, hashtags, and visuals using OpenAI API.
    • Dynamic background themes & sticker elements for better engagement.
  4. Instagram Story Publishing:
    • Post generated Instagram Stories directly via Instagram Graph API.
  5. Swipe-Up CTA to Product Page:
    • Add a Shop Now swipe-up link redirecting to the seller's storefront.

Future Enhancements​

  1. Automated Scheduling of Instagram Stories.
  2. Multi-product Story Carousel Generation.
  3. Custom Branding & Templates for Different Storefronts.
  4. Analytics Dashboard to Track Story Performance.

User Flow & UI Structure​

User Journey Overview​

  1. Installation & Authentication
    • Seller installs the Insta Story Ad Maker extension from Fynd Marketplace.
    • Logs in via Instagram OAuth authentication for API access.
  2. Product Selection for Stories:
    • The extension fetches product details from Fynd Catalog API.
    • Seller selects the product(s) to feature in their Instagram Stories.
  3. AI-Generated Story Creation:
    • The system uses OpenAI API to generate captions, hashtags, and visuals.
    • Sellers can review & edit before publishing.
  4. Publishing to Instagram Stories:
    • The extension posts the final story template to Instagram via Instagram Graph API.
  5. Swipe-Up CTA to Product Page:
    • A swipe-up link is added, directing customers to the seller’s product page.

APIs & Integrations​

  • Fynd APIs:

  • External APIs:

    • Instagram Graph API: Authenticate sellers via OAuth and publish Instagram Stories.
    • OpenAI API: Generate captions, hashtags, and creative elements for the stories.

Infrastructure & Development Architecture​

Backend Setup​

  • Authentication: OAuth authentication via Instagram Graph API.
  • Database & Storage: MongoDB/PostgreSQL to store seller preferences & AI-generated content.
  • AI Processing: OpenAI API integration for text & creative content generation.

Instagram Story Publishing Workflow​

  1. Retrieve product data from Fynd Catalog API.
  2. Generate captions & hashtags using OpenAI API.
  3. Format data into Instagram Story template.
  4. Post the final content using Instagram Graph API.

UI & Frontend​

  • React/Vue.js-based UI for product selection & AI-generated preview.
  • Drag-and-drop customization for Instagram Story templates.

Security & Compliance​

  • OAuth Authentication for secure API access
  • Instagram API rate-limiting to prevent abuse
  • GDPR & privacy-compliant handling of seller data
  • Secure token storage for Instagram authentication

Deliverables & Submission Requirements​

  • Fully functional extension with MVP features
  • Secure API integrations (Instagram Graph API, OpenAI, Fynd Catalog API)
  • Seamless OAuth authentication flow for sellers
  • Interactive UI for product selection & AI-generated previews
  • Video walkthrough (2-3 min demo)
  • README file with setup instructions & API documentation

Marketplace Review & Submission Checklis​

  • Extension functionality verified
  • OAuth authentication flows tested
  • UI/UX compliance with marketplace standards
  • Extension metadata (description, images, demo video) added

Summary​

  • This extension automates Instagram Story creation for Fynd sellers.
  • Boosts engagement and sales by linking products directly to the storefront.
  • AI-generated captions, templates, and visuals for a professional touch.

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