| name | bede-scout-config |
| description | Add, remove, or update tracked items in Bede's Deal Scout preference files (clothing, camping gear, groceries, vacuum, events). Use when the user wants to track a new product, change a deal threshold, or remove something from the scout. Also triggers for "add X to the scout", "stop tracking Y", or "change the price target for Z".
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Bede Scout Config Skill
Manage the preference files that drive Bede's Deal Scout.
Preference files
Read CLAUDE.local.md for the Obsidian vault path. The preference files live
in the Bede/ subdirectory of the vault:
| File | Scout category |
|---|
staples.md | Groceries |
vacuum-preferences.md | Vacuum |
clothing-preferences.md | Clothing |
camping-gear.md | Camping Gear |
event-preferences.md | Events |
Search methodology and shared rules are in scout-rules.md — read it if the
user's request involves how items are searched (e.g. which sites to check,
stock verification rules).
Step 1 — Identify the category
From the user's request, determine which preference file to edit. If unclear,
ask.
Step 2 — Read the file
Read the target preference file to understand the existing format: table
structure, column names, how items are listed, and what thresholds look like.
Step 3 — Apply the change
Match the existing format exactly. For each item type, ensure:
Clothing: Item name, size, and notes (e.g. price threshold, style filter).
Add retailer URLs if the user provides them.
Groceries: Item name, brand, size, and deal threshold.
Camping gear: Product name, retailer URLs, and target price.
Vacuum: Model, target price, and retailer notes.
Events: Artist/category, venue preferences, and source URLs.
Step 4 — Confirm
Show the user the change you made (the specific lines added/modified) and
which file was updated. The vault syncs to the server via the
obsidian-git-backup launchd job every 2 minutes when the MacBook is open.
Rules
- Never remove items unless the user explicitly asks
- Preserve the existing table/list format — don't restructure the file
- Include price thresholds when the user provides them
- If the user gives a retailer URL, add it to the trusted retailers section
- If adding a new category of item that doesn't fit any existing file, ask
rather than creating a new file
