feature flags

apps/website/.env.example

@@ -1,12 +1,15 @@
 # GridPilot Website Environment Variables
 
 # Application Mode
-# Controls whether the site is in pre-launch or alpha mode
-# Valid values: "pre-launch" | "alpha"
-# Default: "pre-launch" (if not set)
-# Note: NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix exposes this to both server and browser
+# pre-launch = landing page only, no features
+# alpha = full platform with all features enabled automatically
 NEXT_PUBLIC_GRIDPILOT_MODE=pre-launch
 
+# Feature Flags (Optional - only needed for custom feature selection)
+# When in alpha mode, all features are enabled automatically
+# Use this to override or select specific features
+# FEATURE_FLAGS=driver_profiles,team_profiles,wallets,sponsors,team_feature
+
 # Vercel KV (for email signups and rate limiting)
 # Get these from: https://vercel.com/dashboard -> Storage -> KV
 # OPTIONAL in development (uses in-memory fallback)
@@ -23,5 +26,14 @@ NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL=https://gridpilot.com
 # Example: https://discord.gg/your-invite-code
 NEXT_PUBLIC_DISCORD_URL=https://discord.gg/your-invite-code
 
-# Example for alpha mode:
-# NEXT_PUBLIC_GRIDPILOT_MODE=alpha
+# Example configurations:
+
+# Pre-launch (default)
+# NEXT_PUBLIC_GRIDPILOT_MODE=pre-launch
+
+# Alpha with all features (recommended)
+# NEXT_PUBLIC_GRIDPILOT_MODE=alpha
+
+# Alpha with specific features only
+# NEXT_PUBLIC_GRIDPILOT_MODE=alpha
+# FEATURE_FLAGS=driver_profiles,wallets