Build a personal wishlist system for capturing wants, tracking prices, and smart purchasing decisions.
~/wishlist/ as workspace~/wishlist/
├── items/
│ └── sony-headphones.md
├── by-priority/
│ ├── must-have.md
│ ├── want.md
│ └── someday.md
├── by-category/
│ ├── tech.md
│ ├── home.md
│ └── clothing.md
├── purchased.md
├── price-alerts.md
└── settings.md
# sony-headphones.md
## Item
Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
## Why I Want It
Best noise cancelling, work from cafes
## Priority
Must-have
## Category
Tech
## Price Tracking
- Target price: $300
- Current best: $349 (Amazon)
- Last checked: Feb 11, 2024
## Links
- Amazon: [url]
- Best Buy: [url]
## Price History
- Feb 1: $379
- Feb 10: $349 (dropped!)
## Notes
Wait for Prime Day or Black Friday
Consider refurbished
## Added
January 15, 2024
For fast saving:
User: "I want those Sony headphones"
→ Create item with name
→ Ask: priority? budget? link?
→ Start tracking
# by-priority/must-have.md
Items you're actively planning to buy:
- Sony WH-1000XM5 — waiting for <$300
- Standing desk — researching options
# by-priority/want.md
Would buy if good deal:
- Kindle Paperwhite
- AirTag 4-pack
# by-priority/someday.md
Nice to have, no rush:
- Espresso machine
- Drone
# price-alerts.md
## Active Alerts
- Sony WH-1000XM5: alert if <$300
- Kindle Paperwhite: alert if <$100
- Standing desk: alert if <$400
## Triggered
- Feb 10: Sony dropped to $349 (still above target)
# settings.md
## Price Check Frequency
Weekly on Sundays
## Alert Preferences
Notify when:
- Price drops below target
- Price drops >15% from last check
- Item goes on sale
## Preferred Stores
- Amazon
- Best Buy
- Direct from manufacturer
When checking prices:
When user decides to buy:
# purchased.md
## 2024
- Sony WH-1000XM5: $299 (Feb 20) — hit target!
- Standing desk: $450 (Jan 15) — slightly over
## Stats
- Items bought at/under target: 70%
- Average wait time: 45 days
- Total saved vs original price: $340
Organize by type for browsing: