From 75196e5fa8f7ecd9e0bc37015034b6afb2f25ab5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Daniel Volz <mail@danielvolz.org>
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:43:46 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] docs: extract complete default user settings reference (#414)

---
 .env.example                  |  6 +++-
 README.md                     |  6 ++--
 docs/DEFAULT_USER_SETTINGS.md | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 3 files changed, 60 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 docs/DEFAULT_USER_SETTINGS.md

diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 3cc2f91..f14d90f 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -121,12 +121,14 @@ EXPIRY_WARNING_DAYS=30            # Days before expiry to show yellow warning
 # DEFAULT_NOTIFICATION_EMAIL=
 # DEFAULT_EMAIL_STOCK_REMINDERS=true
 # DEFAULT_EMAIL_INTAKE_REMINDERS=true
+# DEFAULT_EMAIL_PRESCRIPTION_REMINDERS=true
 
 # Push notifications (ntfy/gotify via Shoutrrr)
 # DEFAULT_SHOUTRRR_ENABLED=false
 # DEFAULT_SHOUTRRR_URL=
 # DEFAULT_SHOUTRRR_STOCK_REMINDERS=true
 # DEFAULT_SHOUTRRR_INTAKE_REMINDERS=true
+# DEFAULT_SHOUTRRR_PRESCRIPTION_REMINDERS=true
 
 # Repeat/nagging reminders for missed doses
 # DEFAULT_REPEAT_REMINDERS_ENABLED=false
@@ -145,4 +147,6 @@ EXPIRY_WARNING_DAYS=30            # Days before expiry to show yellow warning
 # UI defaults
 # DEFAULT_LANGUAGE=en              # en or de
 # DEFAULT_STOCK_CALCULATION_MODE=automatic  # automatic or manual
-# DEFAULT_SHARE_STOCK_STATUS=true  # Show stock status on shared schedule links
\ No newline at end of file
+# DEFAULT_SHARE_STOCK_STATUS=true  # Show stock status on shared schedule links
+# DEFAULT_UPCOMING_TODAY_ONLY=false
+# DEFAULT_SHARE_SCHEDULE_TODAY_ONLY=false
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 02bd4d5..57a4786 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -317,9 +317,9 @@ Configure push notifications in Settings → Push, or set defaults via environme
 
 These defaults are applied when a new user is created. Once a user saves settings in the app, their values take precedence.
 
-| Variable | Default | Description |
-|----------|---------|-------------|
-| `DEFAULT_SHARE_STOCK_STATUS` | `true` | Show stock status (Normal/Low/Critical) on shared schedule links |
+Complete list and details:
+
+- [docs/DEFAULT_USER_SETTINGS.md](docs/DEFAULT_USER_SETTINGS.md)
 
 #### URL Examples
 
diff --git a/docs/DEFAULT_USER_SETTINGS.md b/docs/DEFAULT_USER_SETTINGS.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b9c619e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/DEFAULT_USER_SETTINGS.md
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+# Default User Settings
+
+This document lists all environment variables used as defaults for new users.
+
+Scope and behavior:
+
+- These values are applied only when a user's settings are created for the first time.
+- After that, values stored in the database are used and take precedence.
+- Source of truth in code: [backend/src/routes/settings.ts](backend/src/routes/settings.ts).
+
+## Email Defaults
+
+| Variable | Default | Description |
+|----------|---------|-------------|
+| `DEFAULT_EMAIL_ENABLED` | `false` | Enable email notifications by default. |
+| `DEFAULT_NOTIFICATION_EMAIL` | empty | Default notification email address. |
+| `DEFAULT_EMAIL_STOCK_REMINDERS` | `true` | Send stock reminders via email. |
+| `DEFAULT_EMAIL_INTAKE_REMINDERS` | `true` | Send intake reminders via email. |
+| `DEFAULT_EMAIL_PRESCRIPTION_REMINDERS` | `true` | Send prescription reminders via email. |
+
+## Push Defaults (Shoutrrr)
+
+| Variable | Default | Description |
+|----------|---------|-------------|
+| `DEFAULT_SHOUTRRR_ENABLED` | `false` | Enable push notifications by default. |
+| `DEFAULT_SHOUTRRR_URL` | empty | Default Shoutrrr URL. |
+| `DEFAULT_SHOUTRRR_STOCK_REMINDERS` | `true` | Send stock reminders via push. |
+| `DEFAULT_SHOUTRRR_INTAKE_REMINDERS` | `true` | Send intake reminders via push. |
+| `DEFAULT_SHOUTRRR_PRESCRIPTION_REMINDERS` | `true` | Send prescription reminders via push. |
+
+## Reminder and Stock Defaults
+
+| Variable | Default | Description |
+|----------|---------|-------------|
+| `DEFAULT_REPEAT_DAILY_REMINDERS` | `false` | Repeat stock reminders daily. |
+| `DEFAULT_SKIP_REMINDERS_FOR_TAKEN_DOSES` | `false` | Skip reminders for doses already marked as taken. |
+| `DEFAULT_REPEAT_REMINDERS_ENABLED` | `false` | Enable repeat reminders (nagging) for missed doses. |
+| `DEFAULT_REMINDER_REPEAT_INTERVAL_MINUTES` | `30` | Repeat interval for nagging reminders. |
+| `DEFAULT_MAX_NAGGING_REMINDERS` | `5` | Maximum number of repeat reminders per dose. |
+| `DEFAULT_LOW_STOCK_DAYS` | `30` | Low stock threshold in days. |
+| `DEFAULT_NORMAL_STOCK_DAYS` | `90` | Normal stock threshold in days. |
+| `DEFAULT_HIGH_STOCK_DAYS` | `180` | High stock threshold in days. |
+
+## UI Defaults
+
+| Variable | Default | Description |
+|----------|---------|-------------|
+| `DEFAULT_LANGUAGE` | `en` | Default language (`en` or `de`). |
+| `DEFAULT_STOCK_CALCULATION_MODE` | `automatic` | Default stock mode (`automatic` or `manual`). |
+| `DEFAULT_SHARE_STOCK_STATUS` | `true` | Show stock status on shared schedule links. |
+| `DEFAULT_UPCOMING_TODAY_ONLY` | `false` | Show only today's upcoming doses by default. |
+| `DEFAULT_SHARE_SCHEDULE_TODAY_ONLY` | `false` | Show only today's schedule in shared view by default. |