What's Missing in Standard Next.js + Convex + Clerk + Stripe Architecture
Convex's reactive queries are great for real-time updates, but they don't track user behavior patterns. Without custom event logging, you can't detect when users stop engaging or celebrate milestones. The reactive nature means queries update automatically, but there's no built-in way to detect inactivity.
Standard Next.js + Convex + Clerk + Stripe Flow vs Optimized Skene Flow
User completes onboarding
User activity tracked manually (if at all)
No automated re-engagement when activity drops
Monitor Convex 'events' table for user activity patterns via reactive queries
Detect when user becomes dormant (no activity for 7 days)
Trigger re-engagement email sequence with personalized content
Track re-engagement success and adjust campaigns
Visual comparison of the flows:
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How Skene Fixes This
The Skene infrastructure for Next.js + Convex + Clerk + Stripe monitors Convex event patterns and identifies when users hit milestones or become inactive. It then automatically sends targeted re-engagement sequences.
Implementation Comparison
Using Skene Infrastructure
Install via Prompt
@task: Initialize Skene.
@action: Analyze my local code, validating subscription via `npx skene login`, and generate `skene.config.ts` to implement the Retention Loop pattern for Next.js + Convex + Clerk + Stripe.Copy Skene Prompt for Cursor
Generated skene.config.ts
// skene.config.ts - The Automated Way
import { defineLoop } from '@skene/sdk';
export default defineLoop({
type: 'retention',
opinion: 'Detect dormant users and trigger personalized re-engagement campaigns',
steps: [
{
trigger: {
type: 'schedule',
cron: '0 9 * * *' // Daily at 9 AM
},
condition: {
type: 'query',
query: `SELECT * FROM users WHERE last_activity_at < NOW() - INTERVAL '7 days' AND re_engagement_sent = false`,
timeout: '10m'
},
action: {
type: 'email',
provider: 'resend',
template: 're_engagement',
personalization: {
name: '{{user.name}}',
lastActivity: '{{user.last_activity_at}}'
}
}
}
],
recovery: {
retries: 3,
backoff: 'exponential'
}
});