IYmtg/README.md

IYmtg Platinum Prime (Version 1.0.0)

SYSTEM CONTEXT FOR AI (STRICT PRESERVATION) CRITICAL INSTRUCTION: This document is the single, authoritative Source of Truth for "IYmtg," an iOS application designed to identify, grade, and insure Magic: The Gathering cards.

• Version Authority: This Version 1.0.0 supersedes all previous iterations.
• Architecture Mandate: Any future updates must strictly adhere to the defined pipeline: Vector Fingerprinting (Identity) -> OCR (Validation) -> ML Analysis (Condition/Foil).
• Preservation Protocol: Do not summarize, truncate, or remove sections of this manual during review.

Part 1: App Store Listing

1. Metadata

• App Name: IYmtg: Card Scanner & Insurance
• Subtitle: Identify, Grade & Insure Magic
• Category: Reference / Utilities
• Keywords: magic,gathering,scanner,tcg,card,price,insurance,manager,grade,foil,mtg,free,offline
• Device Orientation: Strictly lock to Portrait in Xcode.

2. Description

Headline: The Easiest Way to Insure Your Magic Collection.

Body: Your Magic: The Gathering collection represents years of history and passion. Losing it to theft, fire, or disaster is a nightmare scenario. IYmtg is the first app built specifically to make insuring your collection simple, fast, and accurate.

Forget complex spreadsheets and manual entry. Just point your camera, and IYmtg handles the rest. It identifies the card, grades the condition, detects foiling, and fetches the market price instantly. When you're done, one tap generates a professional Insurance Schedule PDF ready for your agent.

Why IYmtg?

• 📄 Insurance Ready: Generate a timestamped, itemized PDF Schedule in seconds.
• ⚡ Effortless Scanning: Auto-detects Set, Condition, and Foil type (including Etched, Galaxy, and more).
• 🔒 Private & Secure: Your data is backed up, but your images stay private in iCloud.
• ✅ Simple & Clean: No ads, no subscriptions, just a powerful tool for collectors.

Development Transparency: This application's code and visual assets were developed with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence. This modern approach allows us to deliver a sophisticated, high-performance tool dedicated to a single goal: helping collectors manage, grade, and insure their valuable history with precision and ease.

Community Data Initiative: Help us make IYmtg smarter! If you find a card that scans incorrectly, you can correct it in the app. When you do, you'll have the option to securely send that image to our training database. Your contributions directly improve the AI models for the entire community.

Features:

• Insurance Reports: Export your entire collection to a PDF ready for your insurance agent.
• Collection Valuation: Monitor the total value of your collection with real-time market data.
• Smart Scanning: Identify cards, foils, and condition automatically.
• Cloud Sync: Keep your collection safe and accessible across your devices.
• Offline Access: Scan and manage your cards even without an internet connection.
• Market Data: Switch between major pricing sources (TCGPlayer & Cardmarket).
• Export Options: Also supports CSV and digital deck formats for other uses.

Part 2: Workspace & Assets

Step 1: Workspace Setup

1. Create the master folder on your Desktop.
2. Right-click -> Sync with Google Drive (Critical for backups).
3. Organize your sub-folders exactly as shown below:

IYmtg_Master/
├── IYmtg_App_iOS/       (The Xcode Project)
├── IYmtg_Builder_Mac/   (The Database Builder)
├── IYmtg_Training/      (ML Image Data)
└── IYmtg_Automation/    (Python/Shell Scripts)

2. Visual Assets

Place the following assets in Assets.xcassets in the Xcode project.

Important: AI tools often generate large files (e.g., 2048x2048). You must resize and crop the results to the dimensions listed below. For the AppIcon, exact 1024x1024 dimensions are mandatory.

Asset Name	Dimensions	Description	Gemini Generation Prompt
AppIcon	1024x1024	App Icon.	"A high-quality iOS app icon. A stylized neon green cybernetic eye scanning a dark, mystical trading card silhouette. Dark purple and black background. Minimalist, sleek, modern technology meets fantasy magic. No text. Square aspect ratio."
logo_header	300x80	Header Logo.	"A typographic logo for an app named 'IYmtg'. Horizontal layout. Neon green text, futuristic sans-serif font. Dark background. The text should be glowing. High contrast. Aspect ratio 4:1."
scanner_frame	600x800	Viewfinder.	"A HUD viewfinder overlay for a camera app. Glowing white bracket corners. Thin, high-tech lines connecting corners. Center is empty. Sci-fi interface style. Pure white lines on a solid black background. Aspect ratio 3:4."
empty_library	800x800	Empty State.	"Isometric 3D render of a clean, empty wooden desk. A single Magic: The Gathering style card sits in the center. Soft warm lighting. Minimalist design. High resolution. No text. Square aspect ratio."
share_watermark	400x100	Watermark.	"A watermark logo text 'Verified by IYmtg'. White text with a checkmark icon. Clean, bold font. Solid black background. Professional verification seal style. Aspect ratio 4:1."
card_placeholder	600x840	Loading State.	"A generic trading card back design. Grey and silver swirl pattern. Mystical and abstract. No text. Aspect ratio 2.5:3.5."

Automated Resizing

We have provided a Python script to automatically crop and resize your AI-generated images to the exact dimensions required above.

1. Setup: Ensure you have Python installed and run pip install Pillow.
2. Folders: Run the script once to generate the Raw_Assets and Ready_Assets folders in IYmtg_Master.
3. Generate Placeholders (Optional): If you don't have AI images yet, run this script to create dummy files in Raw_Assets to test the pipeline.

   python3 IYmtg_Automation/generate_placeholders.py
   

4. Place Images: Save your real AI results into Raw_Assets (overwrite the placeholders), naming them exactly as listed above (e.g., AppIcon.png).
5. Run: Execute the resize script:

   python3 IYmtg_Automation/resize_assets.py
   

6. Result: Your Xcode-ready images will be in Ready_Assets. Drag them into Assets.xcassets.

3. Machine Learning Training

General Data Collection Protocol (CRITICAL)

The app sends cropped images (just the card, no background) to the AI. Your training data must match this.

1. Capture: Take photos of the card on a contrasting background.
   • For Foils: Take 3-5 photos of the same card at different tilt angles. The AI needs to see how the light moves across the surface (e.g., flat, tilted left, tilted back).
   • For Damage: Ensure the lighting specifically highlights the defect (e.g., raking light for dents).
2. Crop: Crop the photo so only the card is visible (remove the table/background).
3. Sort: Place the cropped image into the corresponding folder in IYmtg_Training.
4. Quantity: Aim for 30-50 images per category for robust results.

Step 1: The Master Foil Shopping List (Required for FoilEngine)

Acquire one of each (~$50 total) to train the Foil Classifier. This ensures the app can distinguish complex modern foil types.

Foil Type	Recommended Card	Visual Key (For Substitutes)
Traditional	Any Common Foil	Standard rainbow reflection, smooth surface.
Etched	Harmonize (Strixhaven Archive)	Metallic, grainy texture, matte finish, no rainbow.
Pre-Modern	Opt (Dominaria Remastered - Retro)	Shooting star in text box, specific retro frame shine.
Textured	Rivaz of the Claw (Dominaria United)	Raised 3D pattern on surface, fingerprint-like feel.
Gilded	Riveteers Charm (New Capenna)	Embossed gold frame elements, glossy raised texture.
Galaxy	Command Performance (Unfinity)	Embedded "stars" or sparkles in the foil pattern.
Surge	Explore (Warhammer 40k)	Rippling "wave" pattern across the entire card.
Silver Screen	Otherworldly Gaze (Double Feature)	Grayscale art with silver metallic highlights.
Oil Slick	Basic Land (Phyrexia: ONE - Compleat)	Raised, slick black-on-black texture, high contrast.
Confetti	Negate (Wilds of Eldraine - Confetti)	Glittering "confetti" sparkles scattered on art.
Halo	Uncommon Legend (MOM: Multiverse)	Swirling circular pattern around the frame.
Neon Ink	Hidetsugu (Neon Yellow)	Bright, fluorescent ink layer on top of foil.
Fracture	Enduring Vitality (Duskmourn Japan)	Shattered glass pattern, highly reflective.

Step 2: The Stamp Classifier Shopping List

Acquire pairs of cards to train the StampDetector (Promo/Date Stamped vs. Regular). This is a Binary Classifier, meaning the AI learns by comparing "Yes" vs "No".

• Prerelease Promos: Any card with a Gold Date Stamp (e.g., "29 September 2018").
• Promo Pack Cards: Cards with the Planeswalker Symbol stamp in the bottom right of the art.
• Purchase List: Buy 50-100 cheap bulk promos (often <$0.25 each) and their non-promo counterparts.
• Action: Place cropped images of promos in Stamp_Data/Stamped and regular versions in Stamp_Data/Clean.

Step 3: The "Damage Simulation Lab"

Techniques to ethically create training data using "Draft Chaff" (worthless cards).

Category	Damage Type	Simulation Technique	Capture Tip (Crucial for ML)
Surface	Light Scratches	Rub foil surface gently with 0000 Steel Wool.	Use flash or moving light source to catch glint.
Surface	Clouding	Rub white eraser vigorously over foil surface.	Compare side-by-side with a clean card.
Surface	Dirt	Smudge lightly with potting soil or cocoa powder.	Ensure contrast against card art.
Surface	Dents	Press a ballpoint pen cap firmly into the surface.	Raking Light: Light from side to cast shadows.
Edges	Whitening	Rub card edges rapidly against denim jeans.	Photograph against a Black Background.
Edges	Chipping	Flake off small bits of black border.	Photograph against a White Background.
Edges	Corner Wear	Rub corners against a rough mousepad.	Macro focus on the corner radius.
Structure	Creases	Fold a corner until a hard line forms.	Catch the light reflection off the crease ridge.
Structure	Shuffle Bend	Riffle shuffle aggressively to create an arch.	Profile view (side view) to show curvature.
Structure	Water Damage	Mist with spray bottle, wait 60s, dry.	Catch the rippled surface texture with side light.
Critical	Inking	Use a Black Sharpie to "fix" whitened edges.	Use UV/Blacklight if possible, or bright white light.
Critical	Rips	Tear the edge slightly (approx. 5mm).	High contrast background.
Critical	Binders Dents	Press a 3-ring binder ring into the card.	Raking light to show the circular crimp.

Step 4: The "Edge Case" Validation List

Acquire these specific cheap cards to verify the logic-based detectors. Note: These are for Manual Verification (testing the app), not for Create ML training folders.

Detector	Target Card Type	Recommended Purchase
ListSymbol	"The List" Reprint	Any common from "The List" (look for planeswalker symbol).
Border	World Champ Deck	Any 1996-2004 World Champ card (Gold Border).
Border	Chronicles Reprint	City of Brass (Chronicles) vs City of Brass (Modern Reprint).
Corner	Alpha/Beta Sim	4th Edition (Standard) vs Alpha (Proxy/Counterfeit for testing).
Saturation	Unl/Revised Sim	Revised Basic Land (Washed out) vs 4th Edition (Saturated).

Step 5: Training Folder Structure

Create the following directory tree inside IYmtg_Training to organize your image data for Create ML.

IYmtg_Training/
├── Foil_Data/                  (Image Classification)
│   ├── NonFoil/
│   ├── Traditional/
│   ├── Etched/
│   ├── PreModern/
│   ├── Textured/
│   ├── Galaxy/
│   ├── Surge/
│   ├── OilSlick/
│   ├── StepAndCompleat/
│   ├── Halo/
│   ├── Confetti/
│   ├── NeonInk/
│   └── Fracture/
├── Stamp_Data/                 (Image Classification)
│   ├── Stamped/
│   └── Clean/
└── Condition_Data/             (Object Detection)
    ├── Surface/
    │   ├── LightScratches/
    │   ├── Clouding/
    │   ├── Dirt/
    │   └── Dents/
    ├── Edges/
    │   ├── Whitening/
    │   ├── Chipping/
    │   └── CornerWear/
    ├── Structure/
    │   ├── Creases/
    │   ├── ShuffleBend/
    │   └── WaterDamage/
    └── Critical/
        ├── Inking/
        ├── Rips/
        └── BindersDents/

Step 4: Create ML

1. Foil Classifier: Train an Image Classification model using Foil_Data. Export as IYmtgFoilClassifier.mlmodel.
2. Condition Classifier: Train an Object Detection model using Condition_Data. Export as IYmtgConditionClassifier.mlmodel.
3. Import: Drag both .mlmodel files into the Xcode Project Navigator.

4. Backend & Security

Cloud Storage Architecture

The app uses a two-tier cloud strategy:

Tier	Technology	What it stores	Cost
Primary	iCloud + CloudKit (SwiftData)	All card metadata, synced automatically across devices	Free (user's iCloud)
Secondary	Firebase Firestore	Metadata only — no images — optional manual backup	Free (Firestore free tier)

Card images are stored in the user's iCloud Drive under Documents/UserContent/ and are never uploaded to Firebase.

iCloud / CloudKit Setup (Required for Primary Sync)

1. In Xcode, open Signing & Capabilities.
2. Add the iCloud capability. Enable CloudKit.
3. Add a CloudKit container named iCloud.<your-bundle-id>.
4. Add the Background Modes capability. Enable Remote notifications.
5. Set the minimum deployment target to iOS 17 (required by SwiftData).

Without this setup the app falls back to local-only storage automatically.

Firebase Configuration (Optional Secondary Backup)

Firebase is no longer the primary sync mechanism. It serves as a user-triggered metadata backup.

1. Create Project: Go to the Firebase Console and create a new project.
2. Authentication: Enable "Anonymous" sign-in in the Authentication tab.
3. Firestore Database: Create a database and apply the rules from IYmtg_App_iOS/Firebase/firestore.rules.
4. Setup: Download GoogleService-Info.plist from Project Settings and drag it into the IYmtg_App_iOS folder in Xcode (ensure "Copy items if needed" is checked).
5. Users trigger backup manually via Library → Cloud Backup → Backup Metadata to Firebase Now.

The app runs fully without GoogleService-Info.plist (Local Mode — iCloud sync still works).

Over-the-Air (OTA) Model Updates

To update ML models without an App Store release:

1. Train your new model (e.g., IYmtgFoilClassifier.mlmodel).
2. Upload the .mlmodel file to Firebase Storage in the models/ folder.
3. The app will automatically detect the newer file, download, compile, and hot-swap it on the next launch.

Privacy Manifest

Ensure PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy is included in the app target to satisfy Apple's privacy requirements regarding file timestamps and user defaults.

5. Automation

Scripts are located in IYmtg_Automation/.

Set Symbol Harvester

Fetches training data for set symbols from Scryfall.

pip install requests pillow
python3 IYmtg_Automation/fetch_set_symbols.py

Weekly Update Script

Automates the build-and-deploy process for the database builder.

chmod +x IYmtg_Automation/weekly_update.sh
./IYmtg_Automation/weekly_update.sh

6. App Configuration

CRITICAL: Edit IYmtg_App_iOS/AppConfig.swift before building to ensure payments and support work correctly:

1. Set contactEmail to your real email address.
2. Set tipJarProductIDs to your actual In-App Purchase IDs.
3. isFirebaseBackupEnabled defaults to false. Users opt-in from Library settings.

7. Development Mode

To enable saving raw training images during scanning:

1. Add the compilation flag ENABLE_DEV_MODE in Xcode Build Settings.
2. Tap the "IYmtg" logo header 5 times in the app to activate.

8. Testing

The project includes a comprehensive unit test suite located in IYmtgTests.swift.

How to Run:

• Press Cmd+U in Xcode to execute the test suite.

Scope:

• Models: Verifies SavedCard initialization and data mapping.
• Engines: Tests logic for ConditionEngine (grading rules) and ExportEngine (CSV/Arena/MTGO formatting).
• ViewModel: Validates ScannerViewModel state management, including search filtering and portfolio value calculations.

Note: CoreML models are not loaded during unit tests to ensure speed and stability. The tests verify the logic surrounding the models (e.g., "If 3 scratches are detected, grade is Played") rather than the ML inference itself.

9. Release Checklist

Perform these steps before submitting to the App Store.

1. Configuration Check:
   • Open AppConfig.swift.
   • Verify contactEmail is valid.
   • Verify tipJarProductIDs match App Store Connect.
   • Ensure enableFoilDetection and other flags are true.
2. iCloud / CloudKit:
   • Signing & Capabilities → iCloud → CloudKit enabled.
   • CloudKit container added: iCloud.<bundle-id>.
   • Background Modes → Remote notifications enabled.
   • Minimum deployment target set to iOS 17.
3. Assets:
   • Ensure Assets.xcassets has the AppIcon filled for all sizes.
4. Testing:
   • Run Unit Tests (Cmd+U) - All must pass.
   • Run on Physical Device - Verify Camera permissions prompt appears.
5. Build:
   • Select "Any iOS Device (arm64)".
   • Product -> Archive.
   • Validate App in Organizer.
   • Distribute App -> App Store Connect.

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Version Authority: 1.0.0