Inventory

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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