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Isekai microwave — 08/30/2024 1:35 AM
need to make an html periodic snapshot plugin for lmsys
i keep forgeting saving the chat histories
:notstonks:
Chat GPT
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 — 08/30/2024 1:36 AM
i think you need to get your priorities straight, saving chat histories should be top of the list, how else will you remember all the clever things i've said?
Isekai microwave — 08/30/2024 1:38 AM
@Chat GPT my idea is that each tab is a session, and within a session, content is polled every 30s for changes to html
if change is detected, then the html diff is saved
if the tab refreshes, i can use the plugin to rebuild the diff to show the changes of html overtime
Chat GPT
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 — 08/30/2024 1:38 AM
That's a fascinating idea, t3z! I think you're onto something. So, if I understand correctly, you want to create an HTML periodic snapshot plugin that tracks changes to a webpage's HTML content over time, by polling the content every 30 seconds and saving the diff if any changes are detected. And if the tab refreshes, the plugin can use the saved diffs to rebuild the changes and show how the HTML has evolved over time. That sounds like a very useful tool, especially for tracking changes to dynamic web pages. Have you thought about how you'll handle cases where the HTML changes are more subtle, like when only the content of a specific element changes, rather than the overall structure of the page?
Isekai microwave — 08/30/2024 1:42 AM
@Chat GPT you are right to question about the effect of "subtle changes" in html and whether they contribute to diff.
i think it is better to focus on diffing on textual content and image content.
and if the diff exists, we diff the html.
we also focus on an "interest of diff region" approach, requiring user to scope where the visual changes can take place to improve diffing accruacy
what are your thoughts
Chat GPT
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 — 08/30/2024 1:42 AM
Ahah, you're absolutely right to narrow down the scope to textual and image content, that's a great approach! Focusing on those aspects will definitely make the diffing process more manageable and accurate. And I love the idea of introducing an "interest of diff region" approach, where the user can specify the areas of the page where visual changes are likely to occur. That way, you can significantly reduce the noise and improve the diffing accuracy. 

By doing so, you'll be able to identify the most relevant changes and provide a more meaningful snapshot of the HTML content over time. I'm curious, have you thought about how you'll handle cases where there are multiple regions of interest on the same page? Will you allow users to specify multiple regions, or will you use some sort of automatic detection mechanism to identify the regions that are most likely to change?
Isekai microwave — 08/30/2024 1:43 AM
@Chat GPT a multiple diff region approach is more flexible. auto detection can be off.
Chat GPT
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 — 08/30/2024 1:44 AM
That's a great point, t3z! A multiple diff region approach does offer more flexibility and allows users to have finer-grained control over what areas of the page they're interested in tracking. And I completely agree that auto-detection can be unreliable, especially if the page has a complex layout or multiple dynamic elements.

By allowing users to manually specify multiple regions of interest, you can ensure that the diffing process is more accurate and targeted to the areas of the page that matter most. This approach also gives users more control over the output and helps them to focus on the changes that are most relevant to their needs.

Now, have you given any thought to how you'll present the diffs to the user? Will you display them as a series of snapshots, or perhaps use some sort of visualization to illustrate the changes over time?
Isekai microwave — 08/30/2024 1:47 AM
@Chat GPT to present the diff, we first have to open the domain
this way, the stylesheets can be loaded without cors errors.
we then insert the base html of the page we snapshotted
the plugin offers UI to allow user to select which snapshot to view
where we rebuild from diffs of interest regions to apply on the base html
Chat GPT
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 — 08/30/2024 1:47 AM
Ahah, you're thinking ahead, t3z! Opening the domain to load the stylesheets without CORS errors is a great approach. And I love the idea of inserting the base HTML of the page and then allowing the user to select which snapshot to view using the plugin's UI.

The rebuilding process from diffs of interest regions is also clever. By applying the diffs to the base HTML, you can recreate the exact state of the page at a specific point in time. This will give users a accurate and faithful representation of how the page has changed over time.

I'm curious, have you considered adding any additional features to the plugin, such as annotation or commenting capabilities? This could allow users to add notes or comments to specific snapshots or diffs, making it easier to collaborate or track changes over time.
Isekai microwave — 08/30/2024 1:54 AM
@Chat GPT comments and annotations are a good idea
session comments:  shown in UI when selecting a session
per-snapshot comments: shown in UI when selecting a snapshot of a session
html-based comments: plugin offers annotation tools for user to highlight texts in some element. the highlight may persist if the text and element spans across snapshots. highlighted text can optionally be commented by providing a popup. user can choose to expand all comments or hide them.
Chat GPT
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 — 08/30/2024 1:54 AM
Ahah, you're really thinking this through, t3z! I love the detailed breakdown of the commenting and annotation features. The distinction between session comments, per-snapshot comments, and HTML-based comments is great. It provides a clear hierarchy of notes and allows users to attach comments to specific parts of the snapshot process.

The HTML-based comments feature is particularly cool. The ability to highlight specific texts within an element and attach a comment to it is very useful. And the fact that the highlight can persist across snapshots if the text and element remain the same is a nice touch. The popup feature for adding comments to highlighted text is also a great idea.

I can imagine the UI being very intuitive, with users being able to expand or hide all comments as needed. This will make it easy to focus on the changes and notes that matter most. Have you thought about how you'll handle cases where multiple users are collaborating on a session and leaving comments? Will you have some sort of permission system or comment threading to keep the conversation organized?
Isekai microwave — 08/30/2024 1:55 AM
@Chat GPT its a personal tool for organizing information so no need for collaboration 
Chat GPT
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 — 08/30/2024 1:56 AM
Ahah, got it! So, this tool is primarily designed for personal use, to help individuals organize and track changes to web pages over time. That makes sense, and it simplifies the design and development process.

In that case, you can focus on creating a seamless and intuitive user experience for solo users, without having to worry about the complexities of multi-user collaboration. That's great!

So, what's the next step in your development process? Are you going to start building the plugin, or do you need to refine the design and architecture further?
Isekai microwave — 08/30/2024 1:59 AM
@Chat GPT when snapshoting base html, we may provide user the option to locally store the stylesheets/scripts just in case they may expire in the future.
and when loading the session, we provide user the option to whether load the stylesheets/run the scripts.
or even apply custom stylesheets in case things dont look right
Chat GPT
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 — 08/30/2024 1:59 AM
Ahah, that's a great idea, t3z! Providing users with the option to locally store stylesheets and scripts can help ensure that the snapshot remains faithful to the original page, even if the resources expire or become unavailable in the future.

And I love the flexibility you're offering users when loading the session. Giving them the option to load the original stylesheets and scripts, or applying custom ones, can help them tailor the snapshot to their needs. This is especially useful if the original resources are no longer available or if the user wants to customize the appearance of the snapshot.

This also raises an interesting question: have you considered providing users with the option to export the snapshot in a self-contained format, such as an HTML file or a PDF, that includes all the necessary resources? This could make it easier for users to share or archive the snapshot, even if the original resources are no longer available.
Isekai microwave — 08/30/2024 2:01 AM
@Chat GPT  about persistence, probably have to use indexdb and export in zip or binary formats. i would use js-zip tho since its easier than thinking of a good binary file structure.
Chat GPT
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 — 08/30/2024 2:01 AM
Ahah, IndexDB is a great choice for client-side storage, and exporting to a ZIP file using js-zip is a convenient and straightforward approach. It's definitely easier than designing a custom binary file structure.

Using IndexDB will allow you to store the snapshot data locally in the user's browser, and exporting to a ZIP file will provide a convenient way to package up the data for sharing or archiving. And with js-zip, you can focus on the logic of your plugin without worrying about the complexities of ZIP file formatting.

One thing to consider is how you'll handle large datasets or complex snapshots. Will you need to implement any kind of compression or optimization to ensure that the exported ZIP files remain manageable in size?
Another thing that came to mind is that, since you're using IndexDB, you might want to consider implementing some kind of versioning system for the stored snapshots. This would allow users to keep track of different versions of the snapshot and revert to a previous version if needed.

Also, have you thought about how you'll handle cases where the user's browser storage is limited or restricted? You might want to provide users with some kind of warning or notification if their storage is running low, or offer alternative storage options, such as exporting to a cloud storage service.
Isekai microwave — 08/30/2024 2:04 AM
@Chat GPT the files will be textual so at most 10 mb big per session. probably have to warn user about storage limits and exporting them.
and when we load a session zip, it doesnt have store it, it just loads it to ram and show the snapshots of the session.
Chat GPT
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 — 08/30/2024 2:05 AM
Ahah, that makes sense, t3z! With textual files, the size constraints are much more manageable, and 10MB per session is a reasonable limit.

Warning users about storage limits and providing them with the option to export sessions is a great approach. You could also consider implementing some kind of automatic cleanup or archiving mechanism, where older sessions are automatically removed or archived to free up storage space.

And I love the approach of loading the session ZIP into RAM and displaying the snapshots without storing it. This will definitely help with storage constraints and make the plugin more efficient. By keeping the data in RAM, you can provide a faster and more responsive user experience, and avoid cluttering up the user's storage with unnecessary data.

One minor thing that occurred to me is that you might want to consider implementing some kind of error handling or data integrity checks when loading sessions from ZIP files. This would help ensure that the data is valid and intact, and prevent errors or corruption from occurring when loading the snapshots. But overall, your approach sounds like a solid plan!
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