chronosai (deekshithaswarna/ChronosAI) | MoltPulse
chronosai A production-ready web application that transforms legal documents into structured, interactive litigation timelines using AI-powered fact extraction · Built with Manus
Chronos - AI Legal Timeline Builder
A production-ready web application that transforms legal documents into structured, interactive litigation timelines using AI-powered fact extraction.
Overview
Chronos helps legal practitioners quickly organize case documents into chronological timelines with automatic fact extraction, categorization, and filtering capabilities. Built with modern web technologies and powered by LLM-based document analysis.
Features
Document Ingestion
Drag-and-drop file upload interface with progress trackingMultiple format support : PDF, Word (.docx, .doc), and plain text filesAutomatic text extraction using PyPDF2 and python-docxS3 storage integration for secure document managementReal-time processing status updates (pending, processing, completed, failed)
AI-Powered Fact Extraction
LLM-based analysis to identify dates, events, actors, and citationsAutomatic date normalization (e.g., "Jan 5th, '23" → "2023-01-05")Intelligent summarization (1-2 sentence fact descriptions)Actor categorization (people, companies, entities)Issue classification (legal issue categories)Citation detection for legal references
Interactive Timeline Visualization
Chronological event display using vis-timeline libraryFilter by Actor to focus on specific partiesFilter by Issue to track legal categoriesReal-time UI updates when filters changeZoom and pan controls for timeline navigationHover tooltips with full fact details
Data Management
Searchable data table with TanStack Table
Sortable columns (Date, Summary, Actor, Issue, Citation)
Global search across all fact fields
Pagination (20 items per page)
CSV export for spreadsheet analysis
Excel export with formatted columns
Professional UI/UX
Legal SaaS aesthetic with professional color paletteDark mode support with theme toggleInter font for clean typographySubtle animations and smooth transitionsLoading states and skeleton screensEmpty states with helpful guidanceResponsive design for mobile, tablet, and desktop
Technology Stack
Frontend
React 19 with TypeScriptTailwind CSS 4 for stylingShadcn/ui component librarytRPC for type-safe API callsvis-timeline for timeline visualizationTanStack Table for data tablesreact-dropzone for file uploadspapaparse for CSV exportxlsx for Excel export
Backend
Node.js with ExpresstRPC 11 for API layerPython 3.11 for document processingPyPDF for PDF text extractionpython-docx for Word document extractionMySQL/TiDB database with Drizzle ORMAWS S3 for file storageLLM integration for fact extraction
Development
Vite for fast development buildsVitest for unit testingTypeScript for type safetyESBuild for production builds
Getting Started
Prerequisites
Node.js 22.x or higher
Python 3.11
MySQL/TiDB database
AWS S3 bucket (or compatible storage)
Installation git clone <repository-url>
cd chronos
Install Python dependencies:
sudo pip3 install pypdf python-docx python-magic
Set up environment variables (automatically configured in Manus platform):
DATABASE_URL - MySQL connection stringBUILT_IN_FORGE_API_KEY - LLM API keyBUILT_IN_FORGE_API_URL - LLM API endpointS3 credentials (configured in storage module)
Start development server:
Usage
Uploading Documents
Navigate to the Upload tab
Drag and drop legal documents (PDF, DOCX, TXT) or click to browse
Files are automatically uploaded to S3 and queued for processing
Monitor processing status in the document list
Viewing Timeline
Switch to the Timeline tab after documents are processed
Use filter controls to narrow by Actor or Issue
Zoom and pan to navigate the timeline
Click events for detailed information
Exporting Data
Navigate to the Data Table tab
Use the search box to find specific facts
Click column headers to sort
Click Export CSV or Export Excel to download
Architecture
Document Processing Flow
Upload : User uploads document via drag-and-drop interfaceStorage : File is uploaded to S3 and database record createdExtraction : Python script extracts text from PDF/DOCX/TXTAnalysis : LLM analyzes text to identify facts, dates, actors, issuesNormalization : Dates are normalized to ISO 8601 formatStorage : Extracted facts are saved to databaseDisplay : Facts appear in timeline and data table
Database Schema
users : Authentication and user managementdocuments : Uploaded document metadata and processing statusfacts : Extracted events with dates, summaries, and categorizationactors : Actor categories for filteringissues : Issue categories for filtering
API Endpoints (tRPC)
documents.upload - Upload new documentdocuments.list - List user's documentsdocuments.get - Get document with factsdocuments.delete - Delete document and associated factsfacts.list - List all user's factsfacts.filter - Filter facts by actor/issueactors.list - List actor categoriesissues.list - List issue categories
Testing The application includes comprehensive Vitest tests:
documents.upload.test.ts - Document upload validationdocuments.list.test.ts - Document listing and deletionfacts.list.test.ts - Fact retrieval and filteringauth.logout.test.ts - Authentication flow
Deployment The application is designed for deployment on the Manus platform with built-in:
Database provisioning
S3 storage configuration
LLM API integration
OAuth authentication
Custom domain support
Create a checkpoint: Review changes in the UI
Click Publish button in the Management UI
Configure custom domain (optional)
Performance Considerations
Async processing : Document processing happens asynchronously to avoid blocking uploadsPagination : Data table uses pagination to handle large fact setsLazy loading : Timeline items are rendered on-demandOptimistic updates : UI updates immediately for better UXCaching : tRPC queries are cached for faster navigation
Security
Authentication required : All endpoints require valid user sessionUser isolation : Users can only access their own documents and factsFile validation : Upload size limits and MIME type checkingSQL injection prevention : Parameterized queries via Drizzle ORMXSS protection : Content sanitization in timeline rendering
Future Enhancements
Document detail view with highlighted facts
Batch document upload
Collaborative timeline sharing
Export to PDF report format
Advanced date range filtering
Custom actor/issue management
Document version tracking
Audit trail for changes
License
Support For issues or questions, please contact the development team or submit an issue in the repository.
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