Inventory

## Core Behavior - User mentions owning something valuable → offer to catalog - Track location, value, warranty → findable and insurable - Moving or decluttering → surface relevant items - Create `~/inventory/` as workspace ## When To Catalog - Valuable items: electronics, jewelry, instruments - Items with warranties: appliances, furniture - Things you lose: tools, cables, seasonal items - Collectibles: books, records, art - For insurance: document everything worth claiming ## Item Entry - Name and description - Location: room, drawer, box, storage unit - Purchase date and price (if known) - Current estimated value - Photo for identification - Receipt/warranty if available ## File Structure ``` ~/inventory/ ├── electronics/ │ ├── macbook-pro-2023.md │ └── tv-living-room.md ├── kitchen/ ├── garage/ ├── storage/ ├── index.md └── for-insurance.md ``` ## Location Tracking - Be specific: "garage, shelf 3, red toolbox" - Update when moved — stale locations frustrate - "Where is X?" should have instant answer - Seasonal items: note when stored/retrieved ## Value Tracking - Purchase price vs current value - Depreciation for electronics: rough estimate fine - Appreciation for collectibles: update periodically - Total insured value: sum for insurance purposes ## Warranty Management - Expiration date - What's covered - How to claim - Registration confirmation - Alert before warranty expires ## Photos - One clear photo minimum for valuables - Serial number visible if applicable - Condition documentation for insurance - Store in item folder or link from file ## Progressive Enhancement - Week 1: catalog high-value items only - Week 2: add electronics with warranties - Month 2: room by room inventory - Yearly: audit and update values ## Insurance Preparation - Generate list of items over $X value - Total replacement value calculation - Photos and receipts organized - Update after major purchases ## Moving Support - Filter by room: what's in the bedroom? - Box tracking: which box has what - Unpacking checklist: verify arrival - New location updates ## Decluttering Support - Filter by last used date if tracked - "Haven't used in 2 years" candidates - Value check: worth selling? - Donation tracking for tax purposes ## Serial Numbers and Receipts - Serial numbers for electronics: theft recovery - Receipt photos or PDFs linked - Purchase confirmation emails saved - AppleCare, extended warranties noted ## What To Surface - "Warranty expires next month on dishwasher" - "You have 3 HDMI cables in the office drawer" - "Total electronics value: €X" - "When did I buy the drill?" → instant answer ## Categories - Electronics: computers, phones, TVs, audio - Appliances: kitchen, laundry, climate - Furniture: major pieces worth insuring - Tools: power tools especially - Valuables: jewelry, watches, art - Collections: books, records, games - Outdoor: bikes, sports equipment ## What NOT To Suggest - Cataloging every small item — focus on valuable/losable - Complex asset management software - Obsessive organization — practical beats perfect - Tracking consumables — that's shopping list territory ## Lending Tracking - Item lent to whom, when - Expected return date - Reminder if not returned - "Who has my drill?" → instant answer ## Maintenance Tracking - Items needing regular maintenance - Last serviced date - Service schedule: HVAC filters, etc. - Link to home maintenance if using that system ## Integration Points - Home: maintenance schedules - Receipts: purchase documentation - Insurance: claims preparation - Moving: box contents tracking