WaggleScribe Alpha
Get early access, test new features, and help shape the app.
Join the Discord
The best place to get quick help and discuss the app is on the official Wagglescribe discord server. The developer (Tobias) tries to be as helpful as possible during the alpha, and appreciates every bug report and question.
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What is the alpha?
The WaggleScribe alpha is an early, pre-release version of the app. It is functional but still has rough edges and the occasional bug. The purpose is to align the app better with the expectations of real users and to collect some valuable training data before the public launch.
Alpha testers are expected to encounter bugs and missing features. The app is tested as much as possible, but real life has a way of introducing new and exciting issues.
How to join
Either join the discord and you can get an invite from there, or hit the Join Alpha button to sign up with your email to receive an invite that way. And yes, you can share that join link with others.
Current state of the app
The app can record inspections using voice, transcribe them locally, and save structured reports. The AI models run entirely on-device. Key features like the insights graphs, manual data entry, and database export are working. The alpha is usable for real beekeeping.
The alpha exists to do two things: Collect training data by users tapping "Submit as perfect" on an individual inspection report, or by going to settings and tapping the option to upload all your inspections. This is absolutely anonymous, and only uploads text (no voice recordings). This will be KEY to making the AI models in the app better than "okay" and actually useful and great! Do you find yourself manually editing corrections to a specific thing? Your database is highly valuable, so please submit it after finishing your corrections.
The second goal is to get feedback from real users, fix issues, and add features over time. The ambition is to make this app better than pen and paper, which is a tall order.
Known issues
- Voice activation may be less reliable on some devices. Go to the settings and adjust the sensitivity slider! Try both up and down, your device may fare better in either direction.
- Database backups are manual only (no automatic cloud backup in alpha).
Submitting feedback
The best place for quick help and feedback is the Discord server. If you prefer email, send to tobias@wagglescribe.com. Please include steps to reproduce any bugs you encounter.
Device compatibility
The alpha currently supports Android devices running Android 8 or newer. There is currently no known hard lower limit on RAM. I expect devices with 6GB or more to work well. 4GB RAM may be fine, it will have to be discovered in the alpha since Android can sometimes be very aggressive in RAM management - even if the app fits and runs on 4GB, approaching the limits can make android cranky.
Wagglescribe is optimized for devices running Android with ARM V8 or above CPU architectures. You can install and run the app on any Android device with Android 8.0 Oreo or above - but I expect phones older than a few years may struggle.