Apple Store Monitor

Monitor Apple Store in-store pickup availability for Apple products and get notified when stock becomes available.

What I do

• Monitor Apple Store inventory for specific products
• Check availability at nearby stores based on location
• Send notifications when products become available
• Support multiple notification methods (console, email, webhook, ntfy)
• Handle anti-scraping measures with proxy rotation
• Track multiple products simultaneously
• Provide real-time stock status updates

When to use me

• When you want to buy a new Apple product but it's out of stock
• When monitoring for limited availability items (new iPhone releases)
• When you want to be alerted when a product becomes available at your local Apple Store
• When tracking stock for multiple Apple products
• When setting up automated monitoring for Apple product availability

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ installed
• Internet connection
• Location information (zip code or city name)
• Product model numbers (optional, can be auto-detected)

Steps

Step 1: Install the skill

Install the skill using OpenClaw CLI:

openclaw skills install apple-store-monitor

Step 2: Configure the skill

Configure the skill with your preferences:

openclaw skills config apple-store-monitor

Set at minimum:

• location: Your zip code or city name
• check_interval: How often to check (in seconds)
• notification_method: How you want to be notified

Step 3: Add products to monitor

Add products to monitor by model number or product name:

openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action add --product "iPhone 17 Pro 橙色 256GB"

Or add by model number:

openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action add --model "MU7A3ZD/A"

Step 4: Start monitoring

Start the monitoring service:

openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action start

Step 5: Check status

Check current monitoring status:

openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action status

Step 6: Stop monitoring

Stop the monitoring service:

openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action stop

Configuration Options

Notification Methods

Console (default)

Notifications are printed to the console where the skill is running.

Email

Configure SMTP settings in email_config:

• smtp_server: Your SMTP server
• smtp_port: SMTP port (default: 587)
• sender_email: Sender email address
• sender_password: Sender email password
• recipient_email: Recipient email address

Webhook

Set webhook_url to receive POST requests with availability data.

ntfy

Set ntfy_topic to receive push notifications via ntfy.sh.

Anti-Scraping Features

The skill includes several features to avoid rate limiting:

• Random delays between requests
• User-Agent rotation
• Proxy rotation support
• Request throttling
• Automatic retry with exponential backoff

Best Practices

1. Set reasonable check intervals: Don't check more frequently than every 5 minutes
2. Use proxy rotation: Enable if you're monitoring many products
3. Monitor only what you need: Limit the number of products to avoid detection
4. Use ntfy for mobile notifications: Best for real-time alerts
5. Check store hours: Apple Store inventory updates during business hours

Common Issues

"Rate limited" errors

• Increase check interval
• Enable proxy rotation
• Reduce number of monitored products

"No stores found" error

• Verify your location (zip code or city)
• Check if Apple Stores exist in your area
• Try a nearby major city

"Product not found" error

• Verify product model number
• Check if product is available in your region
• Use Apple's website to confirm product availability

API Reference

Apple uses an undocumented API for inventory checking:

GET https://www.apple.com/shop/fulfillment-messages
  ?parts.0=MODEL_NUMBER
  &searchNearby=true
  &store=STORE_ID
  &location=ZIP_CODE

Example Usage

监控 iPhone 17 Pro

openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action add --product "iPhone 17 Pro 橙色 256GB" --location "北京"
openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action start

监控 Mac mini M4

openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action add --product "Mac mini M4 16+256GB" --location "北京"
openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action start

监控多个产品

openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action add --product "iPhone 17 Pro 橙色 256GB" --location "北京"
openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action add --product "Mac mini M4 16+256GB" --location "北京"
openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action start

Monitor with ntfy notifications

openclaw skills config apple-store-monitor --set notification_method=ntfy
openclaw skills config apple-store-monitor --set ntfy_topic=my-apple-alerts
openclaw skills run apple-store-monitor --action start

Support

For issues or questions:

• Check the GitHub repository
• Review Apple's product model numbers
• Verify your location settings

License

MIT