License Delivery & Distribution - Implementation Summary
โ Completed Implementationโ
All critical infrastructure for automated license delivery and Pro package distribution has been implemented.
๐ฏ What Was Builtโ
1. Automated License Delivery Systemโ
File: server/lemonsqueezy/webhook.js
Features:
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Lemon Squeezy webhook handler (
POST /api/webhooks/lemonsqueezy) - โ HMAC signature verification for security
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Automatic email delivery on
order_createdevent - โ
Beautiful HTML email template with:
- License key (formatted, easy to copy)
- Secure download link with token
- Quick start installation guide
- Receipt link
- Support contact information
- โ Resend.com integration (or mock mode for development)
- โ Download token generation for customer portal access
Email Preview:
Subject: Your PhotoSwipe Pro License Key - Order #12345
Hi John Doe,
Thank you for purchasing PhotoSwipe Pro - Site License!
YOUR LICENSE KEY:
pswp_prod_abc123456...
[Download PhotoSwipe Pro] [View Receipt]
Quick Start Guide:
1. Download the Pro package from your customer portal
2. Install: npm install ./photoswipe-pro-5.4.4.tgz
3. Initialize with your license key
4. View full guide: https://photoflowseo.com/how-to-use-pro
What's Included:
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AI-powered alt text and caption generation
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Automatic ImageObject schema for SEO
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Priority email support
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All future updates (while subscription is active)
2. Pro Package Build & Distributionโ
Build Script: build/build-pro-package.js
Features:
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Automated packaging of
/src/pro/code - โ
Creates installable
.tgztarball - โ Includes commercial license file
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Generates
package.jsonwith proper metadata - โ
Creates entry point (
index.js) exporting all Pro features - โ Includes README with installation instructions
Output:
$ npm run build-pro
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Package created successfully!
๐ Location: /Users/JJR/photo_swipe/releases/photoswipe-pro-5.4.4.tgz
๐ Size: 7.99 KB
๐ Customers can install with:
npm install ./photoswipe-pro-5.4.4.tgz
Package Contents:
- License validation (local + remote)
- AI caption provider
- ImageObject schema builder
- AI SEO plugin
- Lemon Squeezy provider
- Mock providers for testing
3. Secure Download Systemโ
File: server/download/router.js
Features:
- โ License-gated download endpoint
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Two authentication methods:
- License key verification via Lemon Squeezy API
- Time-limited download tokens (from email links)
- โ Streaming file delivery (no direct file access)
- โ Version management
- โ Latest version API endpoint
- โ Download analytics logging
Endpoints:
GET /api/download/download/:version?key=license_key
GET /api/download/download/:version?token=download_token
GET /api/download/latest
Usage:
# Download with license key
curl -o pro.tgz "https://photoflowseo.com/api/download/download/5.4.4?key=pswp_prod_abc123"
# Download with token (from email)
curl -o pro.tgz "https://photoflowseo.com/api/download/download/5.4.4?token=abc123def456"
# Get latest version info
curl https://photoflowseo.com/api/download/latest
4. Customer Portalโ
Files:
demo-docs-website/src/pages/customer-portal.mdxdemo-docs-website/src/components/CustomerPortal/index.js
Features:
- โ Login with email + license key
- โ Auto-login via download token (from email link)
- โ View active licenses and status
- โ One-click download of Pro package
- โ Direct links to installation guide
- โ Support contact information
- โ Link to Lemon Squeezy billing portal
- โ Responsive, professional UI
User Flow:
1. Customer receives email with license key
2. Clicks "Download PhotoSwipe Pro" in email
โ Auto-redirects to customer-portal?token=...
โ Auto-authenticated
3. Sees license details:
- Product name: PhotoSwipe Pro - Site License
- Status: โ Active
- Expires: 2026-01-15
- License Key: pswp_prod_abc123...
4. Clicks "Download v5.4.4"
โ Downloads photoswipe-pro-5.4.4.tgz
5. Follows installation guide
๐ Architecture Diagramโ
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โ Customer Pays โ
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โ Webhook: order_created
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โ /api/webhooks/lemonsqueezy โ
โ - Verify signature โ
โ - Extract license key โ
โ - Send email (Resend) โ
โ - Generate download token โ
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โ Customer Inbox โ
โ - License key: pswp_prod_... โ
โ - Download link with token โ
โ - Installation instructions โ
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โ Click download link
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โ /customer-portal?token=... โ
โ - Auto-authenticate โ
โ - Show license details โ
โ - "Download v5.4.4" button โ
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โ Click download
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โ /api/download/download/5.4.4 โ
โ - Validate license/token โ
โ - Stream .tgz file โ
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โ Download complete
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โ Customer Installs โ
โ npm install ./photoswipe-pro- โ
โ 5.4.4.tgz โ
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โ Initialize with key
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โ Pro Features Enabled! โ
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โ - AI captions โ
โ - ImageObject schema โ
โ - License validated โ
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๐ง Integration Pointsโ
Server Endpoints Addedโ
File: server/index.js
// New routes mounted:
app.use('/api/download', downloadRouter); // Download system
app.post('/api/webhooks/lemonsqueezy', handleWebhook); // License delivery
// Existing routes:
app.use('/api/payment', paymentRouter); // Checkout
app.use('/api/license', licenseRouter); // Validation
app.use('/api/ai', aiRouter); // AI captions
Environment Variables Requiredโ
# License Delivery
LEMON_SQUEEZY_API_KEY=...
LEMON_SQUEEZY_STORE_ID=...
LEMON_SQUEEZY_PRODUCT_ID=...
LEMON_SQUEEZY_WEBHOOK_SECRET=...
# Email (Resend)
EMAIL_PROVIDER=resend
RESEND_API_KEY=...
# Download Security
DOWNLOAD_SECRET=...
# Site Config
SITE_URL=https://photoflowseo.com
๐งช Testingโ
Test License Delivery (Local)โ
# Start API server
PORT=4001 npm run api
# Simulate webhook
curl -X POST http://localhost:4001/api/webhooks/lemonsqueezy \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"meta": { "event_name": "order_created" },
"data": {
"attributes": {
"customer_email": "test@example.com",
"user_name": "Test Customer",
"order_number": "12345",
"first_order_item": {
"license_key": "pswp_prod_test123",
"product_name": "PhotoSwipe Pro - Site License"
},
"urls": { "receipt": "https://example.com/receipt" }
}
}
}'
# Check console for "๐ง [MOCK] License email would be sent to: test@example.com"
Test Download Systemโ
# Get latest version
curl http://localhost:4001/api/download/latest
# Download package
curl -o test.tgz "http://localhost:4001/api/download/download/5.4.4?key=pswp_prod_test123"
# Verify package
tar -tzf test.tgz
Test Customer Portalโ
- Visit: http://localhost:3001/customer-portal
- Login with:
- Email: test@example.com
- License Key: pswp_prod_test123
- Verify portal loads
- Click "Download v5.4.4"
- Verify file downloads
๐ฆ What Customers Receiveโ
1. Email (Immediate)โ
- Subject: "Your PhotoSwipe Pro License Key - Order #12345"
- License key (copy-paste ready)
- Download button (secure token link)
- Receipt link
- Quick start guide
- Support contact
2. Downloadable Packageโ
- File:
photoswipe-pro-5.4.4.tgz(7.99 KB) - Format: npm-installable tarball
- Contents:
- Pro source code
- Commercial license
- README with examples
- package.json
3. Installation Commandโ
npm install ./photoswipe-pro-5.4.4.tgz
4. Usage Exampleโ
import { createAiSeoPlugin } from 'photoswipe-pro';
const aiPlugin = createAiSeoPlugin({
licenseKey: 'pswp_prod_abc123...',
baseUrl: '/api/ai',
onSchema: (schema) => {
const script = document.createElement('script');
script.type = 'application/ld+json';
script.textContent = JSON.stringify(schema);
document.head.appendChild(script);
}
});
๐ Deployment Checklistโ
Before Launch:โ
- Set up Lemon Squeezy product with license keys enabled
- Configure webhook in Lemon Squeezy dashboard
- Sign up for Resend and verify domain
- Set all environment variables in production
- Deploy API server to Vercel/Railway/Fly.io
- Test webhook with Lemon Squeezy test mode
- Verify email delivery (check spam folders)
- Test download with real license key
- Build and commit Pro package to releases/
- Test customer portal flow end-to-end
Post-Launch:โ
- Monitor webhook endpoint for errors
- Check email delivery rates in Resend dashboard
- Track download metrics
- Set up error monitoring (Sentry)
- Create support email auto-responder
๐ Success Metricsโ
Email Metricsโ
- Delivery Rate: Target 99%+
- Open Rate: Target 60%+ (transactional emails)
- Click-Through Rate: Target 80%+ (download button)
Download Metricsโ
- Success Rate: Target 99%+
- Average Time to Download: < 5 minutes after purchase
Support Metricsโ
- "Can't find license" tickets: Should be < 5% of orders
- "Download failed" tickets: Should be < 1% of orders
๐ Security Featuresโ
Implemented:โ
- โ Webhook signature verification (HMAC SHA-256)
- โ Time-limited download tokens
- โ License key validation before download
- โ No client-side API keys exposed
- โ CORS protection on API endpoints
- โ Rate limiting on download endpoints
Best Practices:โ
- โ Secrets stored in environment variables
- โ HTTPS-only in production
- โ No sensitive data in URLs (except signed tokens)
- โ File streaming (no direct file access)
๐ Documentation Createdโ
- LICENSE-DELIVERY-SETUP.md - Complete setup guide
- LICENSE-DELIVERY-IMPLEMENTATION-SUMMARY.md - This document
- DEPLOYMENT-READINESS-CHECKLIST.md - Updated with completion status
โ Status Updateโ
| Component | Status | Ready for Production |
|---|---|---|
| Webhook Handler | โ Complete | Yes (after LS config) |
| Email Templates | โ Complete | Yes (after Resend config) |
| Pro Package Build | โ Complete | Yes |
| Download System | โ Complete | Yes |
| Customer Portal | โ Complete | Yes |
| Security | โ Complete | Yes |
| Documentation | โ Complete | Yes |
Overall Status: โ READY FOR PRODUCTION
Remaining Tasks:
- Configure Lemon Squeezy product + webhook (15 mins)
- Sign up for Resend and verify domain (30 mins)
- Set environment variables in production (10 mins)
- Test with real purchase in Lemon Squeezy test mode (15 mins)
Total time to go live: ~1-2 hours
๐ฏ Next Stepsโ
Set up Lemon Squeezy:
- Create product
- Enable license keys
- Configure webhook
Set up Resend:
- Sign up
- Verify photoflowseo.com domain
- Get API key
Deploy:
- Push code to GitHub
- Deploy to Vercel/Railway
- Set environment variables
Test:
- Make test purchase
- Verify email arrives
- Download and install package
- Verify Pro features work
Launch! ๐
๐ฌ Supportโ
For setup questions or issues:
- Documentation: See LICENSE-DELIVERY-SETUP.md
- Troubleshooting: Check server logs
- Help: Contact support@photoflowseo.com