Feature Status

FireCycles is in early beta. Here's an honest look at what's working, what we're building, and what's planned. Found a bug? Sign in and use the “Report a bug” button at the top of the app.

Working(12)

Piece Tracking
Create pieces, track through full lifecycle (forming to complete), status changes logged automatically
Glaze Library
Store recipes with text or structured ingredients, UMF analysis, batch calculator, photos
Firing Cycles
Log firings with cone, atmosphere, kiln, temperature readings, and link pieces
Stories
Create visual narratives from your work with a slide-based editor
Piece Chronicle
Every action on a piece is automatically logged into a timeline
Surface Layers
Track glazes, underglazes, slips, and oxides applied to each piece in order
Test Tiles
Document glaze test tiles with clay, glaze, cone, and result photos
Sharing
Share pieces, glazes, and stories via public or unlisted links
Data Export
Export your data as JSON from Settings
User Profiles
Username, display name, avatar, bio, unit preferences
Mobile App
Full mobile experience with bottom navigation (install as PWA)
Glaze Chemistry
47 materials database, UMF oxide analysis, text recipe auto-parser

In Progress(4)

Groups & Studios
Create and join studios, classes, and workshops — UI is built, invite/join flows being refined
Events
Shows, exhibits, and sales with RSVP — UI is built, notifications coming
Marketplace
List pieces, glaze recipes, and supplies for sale — UI exists, Stripe Connect integration pending
Bug Reports
In-app feedback system for reporting issues — just launched

Planned(7)

Video Support
Upload and play video in pieces and stories
Notifications
Activity alerts for shared content, group updates, marketplace orders
Advanced Search
Search across all your pieces, glazes, firings, and stories
Firing Schedule Builder
Design target ramp schedules and compare to actual readings
Community Feed
Browse public pieces and stories from other potters
AI Glaze Analysis
Surface defect identification, recipe suggestions from photos
Kiln Logger Integration
Connect hardware temperature loggers for real-time firing data

Known Issues

!Some pages may show demo/placeholder data if database connection is slow
!Photo uploads may fail on very slow connections — retry usually works
!Export generates JSON only — CSV and PDF formats coming later
!Password reset emails may be delayed during high traffic
!Mobile PWA install prompt does not appear on all browsers yet
Last updated March 5, 2026