# MAC Cards Online

> Online platform for working with metaphorical associative cards (MAC). A virtual board for therapy sessions, coaching, and self-reflection. Works in the browser — no installation required.

## Links

- Website: https://journalingapp.app
- App: https://board.journalingapp.app
- Documentation: https://journalingapp.app/docs/

## What is MAC Cards Online?

MAC Cards Online is a web platform for working with metaphorical associative cards. Cards help reveal what's hard to put into words. The platform is built for psychologists, coaches, and anyone who practices reflection. Accessible from a browser with one-click Google sign-in.

## How it works

1. Create a room — it appears instantly with a unique link
2. Share the link with your client or participants
3. Choose a deck and drawing mode (blind or open)
4. Work on an infinite board: draw cards, add notes, discuss in chat
5. All changes sync in real time

## Key features

- Infinite virtual board for card layouts
- Rooms via link — one-click sign-in with Google
- Deck modes: full deck or by groups
- Card drawing: blind or open
- Real-time sync via WebSocket
- Private, public, and anonymous notes
- Built-in chat and participant list
- Group sessions up to 150 participants
- Responsive interface (desktop, tablet)

## Use cases

- **Psychologist / Coach**: create a room, share the link, work with cards together
- **Self-reflection**: draw cards on a question, capture insights in a private note
- **Groups and games**: facilitator creates a room, participants join via link

## Who is it for

- Psychologists and therapists
- Coaches and trainers
- Group facilitators
- Metaphorical card practitioners
- Anyone who practices self-reflection

## For shops and publishers

- Sell digital MAC decks through your own store
- Protected delivery via invite codes (Private/Public access)
- Content protection: tiling, watermarks, rate limiting
- REST API for automated delivery
- 100% of buyer payments go to you

## Privacy

- Rooms are visible only to those with the link
- Notes can be private, public, or anonymous
- One-click sign-in, no passwords
- Session data is kept only while working
- Not a medical or therapy service

## Status

Public beta. Free access.

## Technology

- Frontend: React + TypeScript + Pixi.js
- Backend: Go
- Real-time: WebSocket
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Caching: Redis