Dev Tools · 2h ago
Freelancer Automates Workflow with AI Agents, Cuts Hours
A freelance developer built an AI agent system to triage emails, qualify leads, and draft responses, reducing daily work to four hours. The script uses GPT-4o-mini or Llama 3.3 to extract budget, scope, and tech stack from incoming emails. It then compares projects against the developer's rates and sends a Slack notification with a summary.
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The setup is a practical example of AI agents automating admin tasks, but its reliance on API costs and model accuracy means it may not scale for all freelancers.
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