Overview
The AI Engine plugin provides intelligent matching and recommendation features for the Xilancer platform. It uses a deterministic-first approach to deliver reliable results without requiring AI API keys.
Key Features
- Search Re-ranking — Re-ranks talent, service, and job search results by structured intent
- Freelancer Recommendations — Recommends best-match freelancers for posted jobs
- Job Recommendations — Recommends matching jobs for freelancers
- Related Items — Shows match-ordered related items on detail pages
- Guided Recommendation CTAs — Interactive UI for refined recommendations
How It Works
Deterministic-First Approach
- Intent parsing — Converts natural language to structured query
- Candidate scoring — Scores each candidate against the intent
- Ranking — Returns stable ranked list by score
- Optional AI — Enhanced parsing when API is configured
Scoring Algorithm
The engine uses weighted scoring:
| Factor | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Skill match | High | Matching required skills |
| Category match | Medium | Same or related category |
| Budget match | Medium | Within price range |
| Level match | Low | Freelancer experience level |
| Rating | Medium | Average review rating |
| Orders completed | Low | Track record |
Benefits
- Better matches — More relevant search results
- Time saving — Quick freelancer/job discovery
- Higher conversion — Better matches lead to more orders
- User satisfaction — Improved platform experience
No API Key Required
All features work without any API key:
- Deterministic algorithms provide reliable results
- Optional AI enhancement available when configured
- Consistent performance regardless of external services
Last updated: September 2026
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