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Re:Ask HN: Do you have a smart system/method to track things... by mo_42 on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @03:28PM (#34418430)
I actually track things in my life. I have an inventory.yml that contains a list of all things in possession. I keep the value or price, a description, and the date when it came into possession. Sometimes also a reference to the manual and the invoice.

I like that because it makes me aware of how much stuff I own and what I really need (because it shows you items you would have forgotten).

Re:Ask HN: Do you have a smart system/method to track things... by ramn7 on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @04:05PM (#34419101)
Cool idea! Do you use a specific tool for browsing/searching it etc?
Re:Ask HN: Do you have a smart system/method to track things... by mo_42 on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @04:36PM (#34419625)
No, I edit it by hand and use Vim's search functionality. But I've used simple scripts to aggregate information.
Re:Ask HN: Do you have a smart system/method to track things... by ramn7 on Tuesday January 17, 2023 @05:37PM (#34420488)
Got it, thanks!
Re:Ask HN: Do you have a smart system/method to track things... by XCSme on Thursday January 19, 2023 @04:10PM (#34445650)
This is a great idea, I think I could store something like this in my Joplin notes.