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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Smart Pantry in minutes

Welcome to Smart Pantry

Smart Pantry is your intelligent kitchen companion, designed to help families track pantry items, create shopping lists, plan meals, and reduce food waste through AI-powered suggestions and insights.

⏱️ Time to Complete

This guide will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

Get Started in 4 Steps

  1. Add Your Ingredients

    Go to the Cupboard section and add what you have in stock. Include quantities, expiry dates, and categories for best results.

  2. Set Up Your Meal Plan

    Use the Meal Plan tab to plan your week. Select meal types like breakfast, lunch, and dinner for each day.

  3. Generate Shopping Lists

    Quick Shop automatically creates shopping lists based on your meals planned and items running low.

  4. Track Your Staples

    Add items you always want stocked (milk, eggs, bread) to Weekly Staples. They'll automatically be added to your shopping list when running low.

Key Features Overview

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My Cupboard
Track all your ingredients with quantities, expiry dates, and categories.
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Meal Planning
Plan breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special meals for the whole week.
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Quick Shop
Auto-generated shopping lists based on your meal plan and staples.
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Weekly Staples
Items you always want stocked, automatically added when low.

Next Steps

Once you've completed the quick start, explore these guides to get the most out of Smart Pantry:

  • Using the Cupboard - Learn advanced inventory management techniques
  • Meal Planning - Discover tips for effective weekly meal planning
  • Quick Shop - Master the shopping list generation system
  • Tips & Tricks - Learn time-saving shortcuts and best practices
💡 Pro Tip

The more you use Smart Pantry, the smarter it gets! AI suggestions improve as it learns your family's preferences and eating habits.