CollectIQ

CollectIQ is an automated collections assistant that simplifies the process of tracking and recovering outstanding payments by scanning your incoming communications for financial keywords like "invoice," "due," or "payment." Once it identifies a potential collection item, it logs the contact details, amount, and due date into a secure, persistent database and begins monitoring the timeline for each entry. The agent then autonomously manages the follow-up cycle by determining when a reminder is necessary and generating professional, personalized messages to ensure no invoice remains forgotten, all while providing you with a centralized dashboard to oversee the recovery status and communication history of every client.

Software Engineer — Gemini 3 Flash

Here's the numbered version:

Start the backend – Run node index.js in the main folder.
Start the frontend – Run npm run dev in the frontend folder.
Open the control panel – Open the provided local link in your browser.
Trigger message scanning – Click "Scan for Messages" to run the keyword analysis.
Let the agent handle timing – Once items appear, the agent automatically schedules reminders based on the rules defined in the backend.
Customize keywords (optional) – Edit the keyword list in scanner.js to include terms specific to your business.
Adjust follow-up timing (optional) – Edit the "follow-up interval" in index.js to control how many days the agent waits between reminders.
Keep message formatting consistent – For the most accurate results, ensure incoming messages follow a consistent format.
Review and update the dashboard – Periodically check in and manually mark items as "Resolved" once payments are received.
Back up your database – Keep the collect-iq.db file in a safe location, since it holds your entire historical record of collections and client interactions.

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