> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.highailabs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Strain Discovery Flow > The complete strain discovery and browsing flow — search, filter, High Families, strain profiles, favorites, and the path from discovery to stash. ## Overview Strain discovery is how users explore the 16,000+ strain database, find new strains to try, and deepen their understanding of what they consume. This flow maps every path from initial curiosity to adding a strain to their stash or collection. ## Discovery Entry Points ```mermaid theme={null} graph TD A{How does the user start discovering?} --> B[Dashboard Search Bar] A --> C[Dashboard Quick Action: Browse Strains] A --> D[Dashboard Trending Strains Carousel] A --> E[Strain Profile: Similar Strains] A --> F[Notebook: Strain Suggestions] A --> G[Ask AI: Strain Recommendations] A --> H[Shopping Agent: Menu Results] A --> I[Collection: Wishlist Browse] B --> J[Search Results Screen] C --> J D --> K[Strain Profile] E --> K F --> K G --> K H --> K I --> K J --> K ``` ## Search Flow ```mermaid theme={null} sequenceDiagram participant U as User participant App as High IQ participant API as Hono API U->>App: Tap search bar App->>U: Show keyboard + recent searches U->>App: Type strain name App->>API: GET /strains/search?q={query} Note over App,API: Debounced 300ms API-->>App: Search results (up to 20) App->>U: Display result cards U->>App: Tap a result App->>API: GET /strains/slug/{slug}/complete API-->>App: Full strain profile App->>U: Show strain profile screen ``` ### Search Behavior | Input | Results | | -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Partial name ("blue") | All strains containing "blue" (Blue Dream, Blueberry, Blue Cheese...) | | Full name ("Blue Dream") | Exact match first, then similar names | | Misspelling ("bloo dreem") | Fuzzy matching attempts correction | | Terpene name ("myrcene") | Strains with dominant myrcene | | Effect ("relaxing") | Strains tagged with relaxing effects | | Empty query | Trending/popular strains shown | ## Filter & Browse Flow ```mermaid theme={null} graph TD A[Strain Discovery Screen] --> B{Filter Options} B --> C[High Families] C --> C1[Relaxing High] C --> C2[Uplifting High] C --> C3[Energetic High] C --> C4[Relieving High] C --> C5[Balancing High] C --> C6[Entourage High] B --> D[Strain Type] D --> D1[Sativa] D --> D2[Hybrid] D --> D3[Indica] B --> E[Sort Options] E --> E1[Popular] E --> E2[A-Z] E --> E3[THC: High to Low] E --> E4[Recently Added] C1 --> F[Filtered Results] C2 --> F C3 --> F D1 --> F D2 --> F D3 --> F E1 --> F F --> G[Tap Strain Card] G --> H[Strain Profile Screen] ``` ## Strain Profile Screen ```mermaid theme={null} graph TD A[Strain Profile] --> B[Header] B --> B1[Strain Name + Type Badge] B --> B2[Strain Image/Mascot] B --> B3[High Family Badge] A --> C[Effects Section] C --> C1[Effect Tags: Relaxed, Happy, Creative...] C --> C2[Effect Intensity Bars] A --> D[Terpene Profile] D --> D1[Visual Terpene Chart] D --> D2[Individual Terpene Bars] D --> D3[Dominant Terpene Highlighted] A --> E[Cannabinoid Data] E --> E1[THC Percentage] E --> E2[CBD Percentage] E --> E3[Other Cannabinoids] A --> F[Genetics & Lineage] F --> F1[Parent Strains] F --> F2[Genetic Tree] A --> G[Description] G --> G1[AI-Generated Summary] G --> G2[Aroma & Flavor Notes] A --> H[Similar Strains] H --> H1[AI-Recommended Alternatives] H --> H2[Terpene-Matched Suggestions] A --> I[YouTube Videos] I --> I1[On-Demand Video Cache] A --> J{User Actions} J --> J1[Add to Stash] J --> J2[Toggle Favorite ❤️] J --> J3[Set Collection Status] J --> J4[Start ELO Comparison] J --> J5[Ask AI About This Strain] J --> J6[Share Strain] ``` ## Discovery to Action Flow ```mermaid theme={null} graph TD A[User Discovers Strain] --> B{Interest Level} B -->|Want to remember| C[Favorite It] C --> C1[Appears in Favorites List] C --> C2[Improves AI Recommendations] C --> C3[Collection Curator Achievement] B -->|Want to try| D[Add to Wishlist] D --> D1[Collection Status: Wanted] D --> D2[Shopping Agent Watches For It] B -->|Currently have it| E[Add to Stash] E --> E1[Active Inventory Entry] E --> E2[Collection Status: Owned] E --> E3[Available for Notebook Analysis] B -->|Previously tried| F[Mark as Tasted] F --> F1[Collection Status: Tasted] F --> F2[Available for Rankings] B -->|Didn't enjoy| G[Mark as Disliked] G --> G1[Collection Status: Disliked] G --> G2[Warning in Future Recommendations] B -->|Want to learn more| H[Ask AI About It] H --> H1[Professor High Deep Dive] ``` ## Trending Strains Flow ```mermaid theme={null} graph TD A[Dashboard Loads] --> B[Fetch Trending Strains] B --> C[API: Popular Strains Endpoint] C --> D[Horizontal Carousel] D --> E[User Scrolls Through] E --> F[Tap Strain Card] F --> G[Full Strain Profile] G --> H{Action} H --> I[Add to Stash] H --> J[Favorite] H --> K[Add to Wishlist] H --> L[Continue Browsing] ``` ## Edge Cases | Scenario | Behavior | | -------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | Search returns 0 results | "No strains found" with suggestions to check spelling | | Strain has no terpene data | Terpene section hidden, note about missing data | | Strain has no image | Default mascot illustration used | | Strain page loads slowly | Skeleton loading state shown | | User offline | Cached strains available, search disabled | | Strain has been removed from DB | 404 with "strain not found" message | | Very long strain name | Truncated with ellipsis on cards, full on profile | | Duplicate strain names (different cultivars) | Differentiated by breeder/lineage info | | User favorites 50+ strains | All maintained, scrollable list | ## Related Flows Building and ranking your strain collection. Finding discovered strains at dispensaries. Researching strains with Professor High. Adding discovered strains to your stash.