Astra

🎨 ASTRA UI Enhancement Guide

Visual Improvements to Add to Demo

1. Threat Level Indicator

Add a dynamic threat meter that shows risk level in real-time:

<!-- Add to your message component -->
<div class="threat-indicator">
  <div class="threat-meter">
    <div class="threat-level" style="width: 75%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #f59e0b, #ef4444);">
      <span>Risk: 75/100</span>
    </div>
  </div>
  <span class="threat-label">HIGH THREAT</span>
</div>

2. Loading Animation Improvements

Replace the simple loader with an AI brain animation:

.ai-thinking {
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

3. Stats Dashboard

Add real-time statistics panel:

<div className="stats-panel">
  <div className="stat-card">
    <i className="fas fa-shield-alt"></i>
    <div>
      <h3>247</h3>
      <p>Threats Blocked</p>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div className="stat-card">
    <i className="fas fa-clock"></i>
    <div>
      <h3>< 30s</h3>
      <p>Avg Response Time</p>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div className="stat-card">
    <i className="fas fa-check-circle"></i>
    <div>
      <h3>99.8%</h3>
      <p>Accuracy Rate</p>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

4. Confidence Score Badge

Show AI confidence for each response:

{msg.confidence && (
  <div className="confidence-badge">
    <i className="fas fa-brain"></i>
    <span>AI Confidence: {msg.confidence}%</span>
  </div>
)}

5. Interactive Timeline

For attack progression visualization:

<div className="attack-timeline">
  {timeline.map((event, idx) => (
    <div key={idx} className="timeline-event">
      <div className="timeline-dot"></div>
      <div className="timeline-content">
        <span className="time">{event.time}</span>
        <p>{event.description}</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  ))}
</div>

6. Animated Icons

Add pulsing icons for active threats:

.threat-icon {
    animation: threat-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes threat-pulse {
    0%, 100% { 
        transform: scale(1);
        color: #ef4444;
    }
    50% { 
        transform: scale(1.2);
        color: #fca5a5;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px #ef4444);
    }
}

7. Dark Theme Glow Effects

Enhance the cybersecurity aesthetic:

.message-bubble-astra {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.message-bubble-astra:hover {
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

8. Typing Indicator

Show ASTRA is “thinking”:

{isLoading && (
  <div className="typing-indicator">
    <div className="typing-dot"></div>
    <div className="typing-dot"></div>
    <div className="typing-dot"></div>
  </div>
)}

9. Sound Effects (Optional)

Add subtle audio feedback:

const playNotificationSound = () => {
    const audio = new Audio('data:audio/wav;base64,UklGRnoGAABXQVZFZm10...');
    audio.volume = 0.3;
    audio.play();
};

10. Quick Action Buttons

Add inline actions to responses:

<div className="quick-actions">
  <button className="action-btn">
    <i className="fas fa-download"></i> Export
  </button>
  <button className="action-btn">
    <i className="fas fa-ban"></i> Block IP
  </button>
  <button className="action-btn">
    <i className="fas fa-bell"></i> Create Alert
  </button>
</div>

Color Scheme for Threat Levels

:root {
    --critical: #ef4444;
    --high: #f59e0b;
    --medium: #eab308;
    --low: #10b981;
    --info: #3b82f6;
}

Animated Background (Optional)

Add a subtle animated grid for cyber aesthetic:

body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

Implementation Priority for Demo:

  1. Must Have:
    • Threat level indicators with color coding
    • Confidence scores
    • Enhanced loading animations
    • Better log formatting
  2. Should Have:
    • Stats dashboard
    • Timeline visualization
    • Quick action buttons
    • Glow effects
  3. Nice to Have:
    • Sound effects
    • Animated background
    • Advanced tooltips
    • Export functionality

Demo-Specific Tips:

  1. Pre-populate some history - Show previous successful investigations
  2. Use real-looking data - Make mock data look authentic
  3. Add timestamps - Show real-time updates
  4. Smooth transitions - Use CSS transitions for polish
  5. Responsive feedback - Every action should have visual feedback

Quick Wins for Judges: