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🛠️ Admin Features

The MongoDB Minute admin interface provides comprehensive tools for content management, workflow tracking, and system configuration.

Admin Dashboard​

The admin dashboard (/admin) is your central hub for managing MongoDB Minute content.

Statistics Overview​

The dashboard displays key metrics:

Episode Statistics​

  • Total Episodes: Count of all episodes
  • By Status: Breakdown of Draft, Ready to Record, Recorded, Published
  • By Workflow Stage: Draft, In Review, Approved counts

Visual Indicators​

  • Pulsing Notification: Appears when reviews are pending
  • Border Highlight: "In Review" card highlighted when items need attention
  • Color Coding: Status-specific colors for quick recognition

Review Queue​

Quick access to episodes pending technical review:

  • Table View: Episode title, category, submitter, submission date
  • Notification Badge: Count of pending reviews
  • Top 5 Display: Most recent episodes with indicator if more exist
  • One-Click Access: Direct navigation to review page

Quick Actions​

Common tasks accessible from the dashboard:

  • AI Generate Episode: Create episodes with AI assistance
  • Review Queue: Access pending reviews (with notification badge)
  • Create Manually: Start new episode from scratch
  • View All Episodes: Navigate to episode management table

Episode Management​

Episode List (/admin/episodes)​

Comprehensive table view for managing all episodes.

Desktop View​

Sortable Columns:

  • Episode #
  • Title
  • Category
  • Difficulty
  • Status
  • Workflow Stage

Actions:

  • Edit: Navigate to episode editor
  • Delete: Remove episode (with confirmation)

Features:

  • Status color coding
  • Workflow status badges
  • Hover effects for better UX
  • Responsive design

Mobile View​

Card Layout:

  • Full episode information
  • Edit and Delete buttons
  • Optimized for touch interaction

Episode Editor (/admin/episodes/[id])​

Full-featured editor for creating and editing episodes.

Form Sections​

  1. Basic Information

    • Episode number
    • Title (with auto-slug generation)
    • Category dropdown
    • Difficulty level
    • Status selection

  2. 60-Second Script

    • Hook (0-5s)
    • Problem/Context (5-15s)
    • Tip/Solution (15-45s)
    • Quick Win/Proof (45-52s)
    • CTA + Tease (52-60s)

  3. Production Details

    • Visual suggestions
    • Video URL
    • Social media links (5 platforms)

  4. Workflow Panel

    • Visual progress stepper
    • Stage-specific actions
    • Workflow history timeline
    • QR code display

Editor Features​

  • Auto-save: Form persistence
  • Validation: Required field checks
  • Slug Generation: Automatic from title
  • Workflow Integration: Built-in workflow management
  • QR Code: Generate and download QR codes

Creating New Episodes​

Manual Creation​

  1. Navigate to /admin/episodes/new
  2. Fill out episode form
  3. Save to create episode
  4. Workflow automatically initializes

AI Generation​

  1. Click "AI Generate Episode" from dashboard
  2. Provide topic or prompt
  3. Review generated content
  4. Edit and customize
  5. Save episode

Teleprompter Mode​

Full-screen script display for video recording:

  • Access: Button in episode editor
  • Layout: Optimized for reading while recording
  • Sections: All 5 script sections displayed
  • Clean Interface: Minimal distractions

User Settings​

Settings Page (/admin/settings)​

Personal configuration for each user.

OpenAI API Key Management​

  • Secure Storage: Encrypted in database
  • Show/Hide Toggle: Password-style visibility
  • 3-Tier Priority: Request → User → System
  • Personal Keys: Bring your own API key

Social Media Handles​

Configure handles for:

  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • X (Twitter)

Used in:

  • AI generation
  • Social media features
  • Episode sharing

Save Confirmation​

Success message displayed on update.

Authentication​

Passwordless authentication system:

  1. Request Link: Enter MongoDB.com email
  2. Email Delivery: Magic link sent via email
  3. Link Expiration: 15-minute validity
  4. Session Tokens: 7-day session duration
  5. Auto-Login: Seamless authentication flow

Security Features​

  • Email Domain Restriction: MongoDB.com only
  • JWT Tokens: Secure token-based auth
  • HTTP-Only Cookies: XSS protection
  • Secure Flag: Production security
  • Middleware Protection: Route-level security

Header Navigation​

  • Logo: MongoDB Minute branding
  • Admin Link: Quick access to admin
  • Mobile Menu: Responsive navigation

Episode Navigation​

  • Breadcrumbs: Clear navigation path
  • Previous/Next: Sequential episode browsing
  • Episode Numbers: Number-based traversal
  • All Episodes: Center navigation option

Search & Filtering​

Public Site Features​

  • Full-Text Search: Across titles, descriptions, categories
  • Category Filtering: Filter by 9 categories
  • Difficulty Filtering: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Real-Time Results: Instant filtering

Admin Features​

  • Status Filtering: Filter by workflow stage
  • Category Sorting: Organize by category
  • Date Sorting: Sort by creation/update date

QR Code Generation​

Features​

  • Automatic Generation: For each episode
  • MongoDB Branding: Brand colors applied
  • Download Functionality: Save for video integration
  • Refresh Capability: Regenerate codes
  • Episode Links: Direct links to detail pages

Usage​

  1. Navigate to episode editor
  2. Scroll to QR code section
  3. View generated code
  4. Download for video production
  5. Add to video recordings

Social Media Integration​

Platform Support​

  • YouTube: Full video links
  • TikTok: Short-form content
  • LinkedIn: Professional sharing
  • Instagram: Visual content
  • X (Twitter): Quick updates

Features​

  • Platform-Specific Icons: Brand-consistent buttons
  • Hover Animations: Interactive feedback
  • New Tab Opening: Secure external links
  • Episode Cards: Social links on cards
  • Detail Pages: Social sharing section

Best Practices​

Content Management​

  1. Organize by Status: Use status filters effectively
  2. Track Workflow: Monitor review queue regularly
  3. Use Categories: Proper categorization for discoverability
  4. Complete Metadata: Fill all fields for better organization

Workflow Management​

  1. Regular Reviews: Check queue daily
  2. Clear Communication: Use notes effectively
  3. Timely Approvals: Don't delay production
  4. Track History: Review audit trail when needed

Settings Configuration​

  1. Secure Keys: Use encrypted storage
  2. Update Handles: Keep social media info current
  3. Personal Keys: Use your own API keys when possible

Troubleshooting​

Dashboard Not Loading​

  • Check authentication status
  • Verify MongoDB connection
  • Clear browser cache
  • Check console for errors

Episodes Not Saving​

  • Verify required fields are complete
  • Check network connection
  • Review form validation errors
  • Try refreshing page

Workflow Actions Not Working​

  • Ensure you're authenticated
  • Check episode stage
  • Verify permissions
  • Review workflow history

Next Steps​