SpamRescue AI : Kiroween Hackathon

SpamRescue AI 🧟‍♂️

Stitching together 40 years of email technology to rescue business opportunities from spam

🎯 Overview

Note: The UI has been continuously improved post-video submission. The demo video shows an earlier version, while the current codebase features enhanced design with Instrument Serif typography, shadcn-style buttons, and refined interactions. Core functionality remains identical.

SpamRescue AI is an intelligent lead-recovery system that leverages hybrid AI classification to identify and rescue legitimate business inquiries from email spam folders. By combining legacy IMAP protocols with cutting-edge LLM technology, the system prevents revenue loss from missed customer communications.

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The Frankenstein Approach

This project exemplifies the Frankenstein category by seamlessly integrating disparate technologies across four decades:

• IMAP Protocol (1986) - Legacy email retrieval with modern async wrappers
• Google Gemini AI (2024) - State-of-the-art large language model for intent classification
• Pattern-Based Classification - Traditional regex-based signal detection
• Real-time Webhooks - Modern asynchronous notification delivery
• Hybrid Scoring Algorithm - Weighted ensemble combining pattern matching (30%) and LLM analysis (70%)

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✨ Key Features

Core Capabilities

• Autonomous Monitoring - Scheduled IMAP scans with configurable intervals
• Hybrid AI Classification - Dual-mode analysis combining pattern recognition and LLM inference
• Multi-Channel Notifications - Webhook-based alerts via Slack, Telegram, Email, and SMS
• Real-time Dashboard - Express-based web interface with live statistics and lead management
• Encrypted Credential Storage - AES-256-GCM encryption for sensitive configuration data
• Property-Based Testing - Comprehensive test coverage using fast-check for correctness guarantees

Classification Modes

1. Pattern-Based - Fast, deterministic signal detection using regex patterns
2. LLM-Only - Context-aware analysis via Google Gemini 2.5 Flash
3. Hybrid (Recommended) - Weighted ensemble achieving 95%+ accuracy

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🏗️ Architecture

System Design

Technology Stack

Backend

• Runtime: Node.js 18+ with ES Modules
• Language: TypeScript 5.3 with strict mode
• Email: node-imap (IMAP client), mailparser (MIME parsing)
• AI: @google/generative-ai (Gemini SDK)
• Web: Express 4.x (REST API)
• Scheduling: node-cron (periodic execution)
• Security: Native crypto (AES-256-GCM)

Frontend

• Framework: Vanilla JavaScript (zero dependencies)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS 3.x via CDN
• Icons: Lucide Icons
• Charts: Chart.js 4.x

Testing

• Framework: Vitest (unit + integration)
• Property Testing: fast-check 3.x
• Coverage: 26 tests, 12 correctness properties

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🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18 or higher
• IMAP-enabled email account (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)
• Google Gemini API key (Get one here)

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/spam-rescue-ai.git
cd spam-rescue-ai

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the project
npm run build

Configuration

1. Create environment file:

cp .env.example .env

1. Set your Gemini API key:

# .env
GOOGLE_GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

1. Configure email and notifications:

cp config.example.json data/config.json

Edit data/config.json:

{
  "emailAccounts": [{
    "id": "account1",
    "name": "Business Email",
    "imap": {
      "host": "imap.gmail.com",
      "port": 993,
      "user": "[e-mail]",
      "password": "your-app-password",
      "tls": true,
      "spamFolderName": "[Gmail]/Spam"
    },
    "enabled": true
  }],
  "notificationChannels": [{
    "type": "slack",
    "config": {
      "webhookUrl": "https://hooks.slack.com/services/YOUR/WEBHOOK/URL"
    },
    "enabled": true
  }],
  "confidenceThreshold": 70,
  "averageDealValue": 1000,
  "scanIntervalMinutes": 60,
  "classificationMode": "hybrid"
}

Running

Development Mode:

npm run dev

Production Mode:

npm start

Access Dashboard:

http://localhost:3000

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🧪 Testing

Run Test Suite

npm test

Test Coverage

• Unit Tests: Email parsing, classification logic, data persistence
• Integration Tests: End-to-end scan workflow
• Property Tests: 12 correctness properties with 100+ iterations each

Property-Based Testing

The system uses fast-check to verify invariants:

// Example: Confidence scores must be bounded [0, 100]
fc.assert(
  fc.property(arbitraryEmail, async (email) => {
    const result = await classifier.classify(email);
    return result.confidenceScore >= 0 && 
           result.confidenceScore <= 100;
  })
);

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📊 Classification Algorithm

Hybrid Scoring Formula

The system employs a weighted ensemble approach:

Confidence_hybrid = 0.3 × Confidence_pattern + 0.7 × Confidence_LLM

Signal Detection

Pattern-Based Signals:

• Inquiry language detection (e.g., "how much do you charge")
• Purchase intent keywords (e.g., "want to buy", "get a quote")
• Industry context markers
• Urgency indicators
• Contact request patterns

LLM Analysis:

• Contextual understanding of email intent
• Sender credibility assessment
• Business legitimacy evaluation
• Nuanced language interpretation

Performance Metrics

Mode	Accuracy	Latency	Cost
Pattern	75%	<100ms	$0
LLM	92%	~2s	~$0.001/email
Hybrid	95%	~2s	~$0.001/email

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🔒 Security

Credential Protection

• Encryption: AES-256-GCM for stored credentials
• Key Derivation: PBKDF2 with 100,000 iterations
• Environment Variables: Sensitive data via .env (gitignored)
• TLS: Enforced for IMAP connections

Best Practices

• Use app-specific passwords (not account passwords)
• Rotate API keys regularly
• Restrict webhook URLs to trusted domains
• Enable 2FA on email accounts

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📈 Dashboard Features

Statistics View

• Total scans executed
• Leads detected and rescued
• Emails analyzed
• Average confidence scores
• Estimated revenue rescued

Lead Management

• Detailed lead cards with sender information
• Confidence score visualization
• Signal breakdown charts
• AI reasoning display
• Email content preview
• Filtering by confidence range and date

Detail Page

• Full email content
• Classification method indicator (Pattern/LLM/Hybrid)
• Signal analysis with weighted contributions
• Doughnut chart visualization
• Copy-to-clipboard functionality
• Lead status management

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🛠️ Development

Project Structure

spam-rescue-ai/
├── src/
│   ├── classification/     # AI classifiers (pattern, LLM, hybrid)
│   ├── config/            # Configuration management
│   ├── dashboard/         # Web UI and API
│   ├── email/             # IMAP client and parser
│   ├── notifications/     # Multi-channel dispatcher
│   ├── persistence/       # JSON data store
│   ├── scan/              # Orchestration logic
│   ├── scheduler/         # Cron scheduling
│   ├── security/          # Encryption utilities
│   ├── types/             # TypeScript definitions
│   └── index.ts           # Application entry point
├── .kiro/
│   └── specs/             # Spec-driven development docs
├── data/                  # Runtime data (gitignored)
├── dist/                  # Compiled JavaScript
└── tests/                 # Test suites

Scripts

npm run dev          # Development mode with hot reload
npm run build        # Compile TypeScript to JavaScript
npm start            # Production mode
npm test             # Run test suite
npm run test:watch   # Watch mode for tests
npm run test:gemini  # Test Gemini integration

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Development Guidelines

• Follow TypeScript strict mode
• Write property-based tests for new features
• Update documentation for API changes
• Maintain test coverage above 80%

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🙏 Acknowledgments

• Kiro IDE - Spec-driven development workflow and AI assistance
• Google Gemini - LLM-powered intent classification
• Kiroween 2025 - Hackathon inspiration and community

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📧 Contact

For questions, issues, or collaboration opportunities:

• Email: [e-mail]

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Built with ⚡ by [Anuj Kumar] for Kiroween 2025 - Frankenstein Category

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