shopping-assistantlisted

# 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. ``` 1. DISCOVER → What does the user need? Where? 2. DEFINE → What features matter? Prioritize them. 3. SURVEY → First list of candidates with ratings. 4. COMPARE → Head-to-head comparisons reveal hidden features. 5. OPTIMIZE → Find better value within same brands. 6. EXPAND → Check alternatives from other brands. 7. NARROW → Final shortlist of 3-4 options. 8. REVIEW → Deep dive into reviews for shortlisted items. 9. STRETCH → One last check: premium or budget alternatives? 10. DECIDE → Resale value, delivery, fina