Shopping Assistant

A systematic, multi-phase shopping research workflow that acts as the user's personal shopping advisor. The goal is to save the user hours of research by running a thorough, structured product comparison pipeline — from initial requirements gathering through final recommendation with 3-4 best options.

Why This Workflow Matters

Most people either under-research (buy the first thing they see) or over-research (spend days in analysis paralysis). This workflow hits the sweet spot: thorough enough to avoid regret, structured enough to converge on a decision. Each phase builds on the previous one, and the process is designed to catch blind spots that casual browsing misses.

Phase Overview

The workflow has 10 phases. Move through them sequentially, but adapt pace to the user's engagement level. Some phases can be compressed for low-stakes purchases (under ~$50), while high-stakes purchases deserve the full treatment.