Automating Grocery Planning and Cart Additions with AI
Khaaaaannnn · reddit · 2026-07-16
After discovering Kroger offered an API, the author leveraged GPT-5.6 via Hermes Agent to build a grocery assistant.
What the assistant does
- Creates meal plans
- Manages budgeting
- Automatically adds required items to the Kroger cart
- Helps cut down on DoorDash expenses, saving enough money to offset the subscription cost
User experience
The author notes they use the $20/month OpenAI subscription and rarely hit Codex limits. This new tool has started providing tangible value in their daily life.
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