A free, local Python tool that prevents unexpected stockouts on your bestsellers. It scans your inventory spreadsheet, detects items falling below safety reorder points, tracks alert history in a local SQLite database to prevent notification spam, and sends a clean Telegram briefing to your purchasing team.
inventory.csv (SKU, title, on-hand quantity, minimum threshold) and Telegram bot credentials.
Local Python script compares stock against reorder points and checks SQLite alert history.
Instant Telegram alerts (without repeat spam) and low_stock_exceptions.csv.
Setup scope covers installation on customer-controlled infrastructure, configuration of authorised integrations, functional testing and handover.
Hosting, third-party charges and ongoing support are excluded unless separately agreed. Free workflows must never run on Sanocea-hosted infrastructure.
Bestselling products sell out without warning because inventory drops are only noticed when warehouse shelves are already empty or customers encounter "Sold Out" banners.
Every day a core product is out of stock results in lost revenue, lost search ranking momentum, and ad spend directed to dead pages.
Compares current warehouse stock against defined reorder points, consults a local SQLite alert history table to suppress duplicates, and dispatches actionable Telegram alerts.
Your purchasing manager gets an alert days before a bestseller stockout occurs, allowing purchase orders to be placed well in advance.
Shows how depleted products are flagged for purchase reorders while avoiding repeat alert spam.
sku,title,stock_qty,reorder_point
SKU-JEANS-32,Classic Denim 32,3,10
SKU-HOODIE-L,Oversized Fleece L,45,15⚠️ [LOW STOCK WARNING]
Product: Classic Denim 32 (SKU-JEANS-32)
Current Stock: 3 units
Reorder Threshold: 10 units
Action: Immediate purchase reorder required to avoid stockout.Alert sent once. SQLite tracking ensures your team isn't spammed every hour for the same item until stock levels change.
Technical Setup Guidance: Uses local SQLite storage for state tracking. No external database servers or paid subscriptions required.
Takes 5 minutes. Download the script, set your threshold, and schedule via cron.
Every deliverable is clean, self-contained, and ready for immediate deployment. You receive the complete files, configuration templates, setup guides, and automated tests.
| File Name | Deliverable Description |
|---|---|
alerter.py | Standalone Python 3.8+ low stock alerter with SQLite deduplication |
fixtures/low_stock_inventory.json | Sample inventory feed fixture with low and healthy SKUs |
README.md | Complete setup, crontab scheduling, and Telegram configuration guide |
SETUP.md | Quickstart guide for local execution |
COSTS.md | Operating cost disclosure (₹0 ongoing fees) |
LICENSING.md | Sanocea Open Workflow License (MIT Compatible) |
tests/test_low_stock_alerter.py | Automated test suite verifying state machine deduplication and recovery |
For technical teams or developers assisting your business, below is the visual execution architecture and automated verification breakdown:
Uses local embedded SQLite database to track alert states. Prevents notification spam when stock remains low, and auto-resets when inventory is replenished.
Maintains persistent alert state in SQLite to guarantee zero notification spam.
Automatically clears alert flags when quantity rises above threshold.
Only inspects product quantities; makes no changes to store catalogs.
We believe in complete transparency. Review the documented technical boundaries and external service fee breakdown below prior to obtaining the package:
| Component | Estimated Cost | Details & Free Tier Allowances |
|---|---|---|
| Low-Stock Alerter Tool | ₹0 (Free to self-host) | Download full source code and self-host |
| Optional Assisted Setup | ₹500 one-time | Assisted installation, Telegram bot setup, and handover |
| Telegram & API Fees | ₹0 Forever | Telegram Bot API and native store REST queries are free |
Receive the complete distributable archive containing alerter.py, step-by-step setup guides, mock fixtures, and automated test suites.
Setup scope covers installation on customer-controlled infrastructure, configuration of authorised integrations, functional testing and handover.
Hosting, third-party charges and ongoing support are excluded unless separately agreed. Free workflows must never run on Sanocea-hosted infrastructure.
Basic alert scripts notify your chat every 10 minutes as long as an item stays out of stock. SNC-WF-012 records the state in local SQLite and alerts you only once when the threshold is crossed, muting itself until new stock arrives.
Yes. When inventory quantity rises back above the threshold, the SQLite state machine resets automatically.
No. It is strictly read-only and never modifies stock numbers in your store.
How scheduled inventory scans cause alert fatigue through repetitive notifications, why un-deduplicated alerts get muted, and how SQLite state tracking ensures single alerts per stockout event.
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