CPU Stock Checker
CPU Stock Checker#
Tech Stack: Go
A utility tool built during the chip shortage:
- Multi-threaded web scraper monitoring CPU availability
- Twilio API integration for SMS notifications
- Built during chip shortage for stock monitoring
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Source Code | github.com/zachbroad/instock |
Motivation#
During the chip shortage in 2020/2021, I was struggling to find a CPU for my personal computer.
By the time I got an email from a retailer, the CPU was no longer available and the only option was paying a premium from a scalper.
I wanted to monitor CPU availability in real-time and receive notifications the second it was available.
Implementation#
Using Go and Twilio, I built a multi-threaded web scraper that continuously monitors a product’s availability on multiple websites and sends SMS notifications when the product is available.
I used it to get a CPU, but it could be used for any product.
Core Components#
- Web Scraper: Scrapes CPU availability data from a website
- Twilio Integration: Sends SMS notifications when product is available
Key Features#
- Multi-threaded execution for fast scraping and notifications
- Logging for debugging and monitoring
- Twilio integration for SMS notifications