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Weekly Grocery Auto-Order

Browser automation

@marchattonhere
3-4 hours to implement
Source: dev.to
Browser AutomationMeal PlanningShoppingGroceries

The Story

@marchattonhere built the 'Tesco Shop Autopilot' - a system that plans weekly meals and automatically orders groceries. No APIs required; Moltbot uses browser automation to navigate the shopping website, fill the cart, and schedule delivery. The workflow starts with meal planning, generates a shopping list, finds the best deals, and completes the order - all without human intervention. It's like having a personal chef and shopper combined.

"Built the 'Tesco Shop Autopilot' - no APIs involved, just pure browser automation magic."

β€” @marchattonhere

πŸ”§ How It Works

Moltbot plans meals based on preferences, creates shopping lists, and uses browser automation to order from grocery websites.

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1. Meal Planning

Moltbot generates a weekly meal plan based on dietary preferences, what's on sale, and past enjoyment.

Considers nutrition, variety, and cooking time to create balanced meal plans.

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2. Shopping List Generation

Converts meal plan into a comprehensive shopping list organized by store section.

Checks pantry inventory to avoid buying items you already have.

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3. Deal Hunting

Uses browser automation to compare prices across products and find the best deals.

Applies coupons, checks for multi-buy discounts, and substitutes with cheaper alternatives when appropriate.

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4. Order Placement

Navigates the grocery website, fills the cart, applies coupons, and schedules delivery.

Handles everything from login to payment confirmation, with human approval required at checkout.

Tech Stack Used

Browser AutomationMeal Planning AIPrice ComparisonWeb Scraping

πŸ“Š Results

~2 hours/week
Time Saved
~15-20%
Cost Savings
21/week
Meals Planned
95%+
Success Rate

πŸ› οΈ Moltbot Skills Used

Meal Planning

AI-powered weekly menus

Browser Automation

Navigates shopping sites

Price Comparison

Finds best deals

Cart Management

Fills and manages orders

πŸ’‘ Tips for Implementation

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Start with manual approval for each step to build trust

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Provide clear dietary preferences and restrictions

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Include fallback items in case products are out of stock

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Review the cart before final checkout

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Track savings over time to optimize the system

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