# In Process

> A timeline for artists. It includes a protocol, an API, and multiple front-end clients including Web, Telegram, and SMS.

In Process is a living archive of artistic evolution where artists, builders, and creatives can upload their work-in-progress and mint it onchain to a collective timeline. Your community, fans, and patrons can collect, comment, and support work as it unfolds.

## Build an Artist Web Client with Vibe Coding (Next.js 16)

Artists can quickly build and ship their own lightweight client with vibe coding on Next.js 16.

- Client example repo: https://github.com/kismetcasa/KismetArt
- Official In Process documentation: https://docs.inprocess.world

### Step 1: Get an Artist Key
Generate the artist key first, then store it in an environment variable (for example, `INPROCESS_ARTIST_KEY`) for authenticated API calls and client setup.
- Docs: [API Introduction](https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference/introduction)

### Step 2: Implement the Moment Upload + Create + Collect Flow
Finish the core client build flow.
- Upload: [Upload to Arweave](https://docs.inprocess.world/arweave/upload-to-arweave)
- Create: [Moment Create API](https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference/moment/create)
- Collect: [Moment Collect API](https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference/moment/collect)

### Step 3: Get Moment Detail
Show moment metadata, media, artist, and pricing/sale state from API responses.
- Docs: [Get Moment API](https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference/moment/get)

### Step 4: Browse Timeline
Implement timeline browsing from the public API and map response to feed UI.
- Docs: [Timeline API](https://docs.inprocess.world/api-reference/timeline)

## What Makes In Process Different

- Focus on process, not polish
- Permanent, onchain documentation
- Monetization of in-progress work
- Decentralized, artist-owned timelines
- Support for both Web2 and Web3 users
- Cross-platform embedding of content (onchain + offchain)

## What Content Can an Artist Post

An artist can upload any part of their creative process:
- Journals, notes, poetry
- Demos, drafts, audio clips
- Sketches, moodboards, visuals
- Behind-the-scenes footage, vlogs
- External links and embeds (YouTube, NFTs, Instagram, Google Docs, etc.)

## Timeline Features

- Moments can be backdated (e.g., a sketch from 2021)
- Moments can be future-dated (e.g., a concept for a 2026 project)
- Moments can be time-stamped to the present
- Artist's personal timeline feeds into the Collective Timeline

## The Collective Timeline

A shared feed where everyone's onchain creative process lives side-by-side. It's a decentralized, living archive of artistic culture across disciplines and styles.

## Who Is In Process For

- Artists (music, visual, literary, film)
- Builders and developers
- Web2 creatives transitioning into Web3
- Fans, patrons, and explorers who want to support artistic journeys

## How Monetization Works

- Set a price per moment (in crypto or USD)
- Collectors pay to own and support an artist's process
- Proceeds go directly to the artist's wallet

## Links

- Website: https://inprocess.world
- Documentation: https://docs.inprocess.world
- FAQ: https://inprocess.world/faq