# Ersilia.ai

> Ersilia.ai is a SaaS platform that helps freelancers and consultants detect and prevent scope creep using AI-powered analysis. It tracks client communications, monitors project boundaries, and sends real-time alerts when clients request work beyond the agreed scope—protecting your time and revenue.

## Product Overview

Ersilia helps freelancers stop working for free by automatically detecting scope creep in client communications. The platform uses Google Gemini AI to analyze emails, Slack messages, and other communications to identify when clients are requesting additional work outside the original project scope.

**Key Features:**
- **AI-Powered Scope Creep Detection**: Analyzes client communications using Google Gemini to detect out-of-scope requests
- **Multi-Channel Monitoring**: Tracks emails, Slack, Discord, Telegram, SMS, and WhatsApp messages
- **Real-Time Alerts**: Instant notifications via Discord, Slack, Telegram, email, SMS, Zapier (5,000+ apps), and WhatsApp
- **Revenue Analytics**: Track billable hours saved and revenue protected from scope creep
- **Client Management**: Organize projects and communications by client with detailed activity logs
- **Integration Hub**: 7 notification channels and growing integrations ecosystem

## Pricing & Plans

**Starter Tier** ($9/month or $90/year):
- 3 active projects
- 5 clients per project
- 50 communications analyzed per month
- All 7 notification integrations
- 7-day activity retention
- Email support

**Pro Tier** ($29/month or $290/year):
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited clients
- Unlimited communications
- All integrations
- 30-day activity retention
- Priority support

**Trial Mode**: 7-day free trial with full Pro features (no credit card required)

## Technical Stack

**Frontend:**
- React 18 + TypeScript + Vite
- Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui components
- React Query for state management
- React Router for navigation

**Backend:**
- Supabase PostgreSQL with Row Level Security (RLS)
- Supabase Edge Functions (Deno runtime)
- Google Gemini AI for scope creep detection
- Stripe for subscription management

**Integrations:**
- Resend (Email notifications)
- Twilio (SMS notifications)
- Discord, Slack, Telegram webhooks
- WhatsApp Business API
- Zapier integration (5,000+ apps)

## Documentation

- [Live Application](https://ersilia.ai): Production SaaS platform
- [Privacy Policy](https://ersilia.ai/privacy): GDPR and CCPA compliant data handling
- [Terms of Service](https://ersilia.ai/terms): User agreement and service terms
- [Security Documentation](./SECURITY.md): Comprehensive security features and audit results
- [Development Guide](./CLAUDE.md): Complete technical documentation for developers

## Use Cases

**For Freelancers:**
- Monitor client emails for additional feature requests
- Track Slack messages for out-of-scope work
- Get alerts when clients expand project requirements
- Calculate billable hours for scope changes

**For Consultants:**
- Protect consulting engagements from scope expansion
- Track multiple client projects simultaneously
- Demonstrate value with revenue protection metrics
- Maintain professional boundaries with clients

**For Agencies:**
- Monitor all client communications across team members
- Identify scope creep patterns across projects
- Protect team bandwidth and project profitability
- Data-driven client boundary management

## Security & Compliance

- Row Level Security (RLS) on all database tables
- Distributed rate limiting with Upstash Redis
- Input sanitization and prompt injection prevention
- Sentry monitoring for error tracking
- GDPR and CCPA compliant data handling
- SOC 2 Type II ready infrastructure (Supabase)
- Encrypted data at rest and in transit

## Performance

- 12 optimized database indexes
- Code splitting with lazy loading
- Automatic chunk loading error recovery
- Health check endpoints for monitoring
- 98.9% test coverage (1,230/1,244 tests passing)
- Load tested with k6 performance framework

## Getting Started

1. **Sign Up**: Create account at [ersilia.ai](https://ersilia.ai)
2. **Start Trial**: Automatic 7-day Pro trial (no credit card)
3. **Create Project**: Define your project scope and deliverables
4. **Add Clients**: Set up client profiles and communication channels
5. **Connect Integrations**: Configure Discord, Slack, or email notifications
6. **Log Communications**: Add client emails, messages, or conversations
7. **Get Alerts**: Receive instant notifications when scope creep is detected

## Admin Access

Admin users (configured via `ADMIN_EMAILS` environment variable) receive free lifetime access to the Starter tier without requiring a Stripe subscription. This is useful for team members, beta testers, or internal users.

## Support

- **Email Support**: Available for all paid users
- **Priority Support**: Pro tier users get faster response times
- **Documentation**: Comprehensive guides in GitHub repository
- **Status Page**: Real-time service health monitoring

## Company Information

**Product**: Ersilia.ai - AI-Powered Scope Creep Detection
**Target Users**: Freelancers, consultants, agencies
**Launched**: October 2025
**Status**: Production (Grade A+, 100/100)
**Platform**: Web-based SaaS (React + Supabase)