Restaurant Reservation Monitoring Script
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App Description
Created a monitoring script out of frustration when I couldn’t book a popular Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris. It watches the booking platform (Zenchef) for any availability, then instantly notifies me through email/Telegram when a spot opens up.
Tech stack is pretty simple: Bash script + cURL for API calls + Telegram bot for notifications. It runs every 2 minutes checking for cancellations or new slots. After a week of running, it caught a canceled reservation and I finally got my table.
Currently works with one booking platform but could be expanded. Thinking of turning it into a proper tool since restaurant booking bots seem to be a common need (especially for high-end places where tables are gone in minutes).
Looking for feedback: Would this be useful as a broader service? Any suggestions for features or other booking platforms to add?
Project Overview
This script is a utility designed to monitor a specific restaurant booking platform (Zenchef) for available reservations. It notifies the user via email or Telegram when a spot opens up, utilizing a simple tech stack of Bash script, cURL for API calls, and a Telegram bot for notifications. The creator is considering expanding its functionality to other booking platforms and turning it into a broader service due to the common need for such a tool, especially for high-end restaurants where reservations are highly competitive.
Features & Benefits
✅ Effective in securing hard-to-get reservations
✅ Simple and efficient tech stack
✅ Potential for expansion to other booking platforms
Areas for Improvement
🔄 Currently limited to one booking platform
🔄 Potential scalability and maintenance challenges if expanded