Apple Store Reservation Checker (UAE)

Real-time monitoring tool that tracks and alerts you about reservation availability at Apple Stores, ensuring you never miss out on the latest products.

How to install

Prerequisites

Python >= 3.8. You can download Python here: https://www.python.org/downloads/

Running application

1. Open project directory and open terminal in this directory.
2. Run the command to create venv:

   python -m venv .venv
   

3. Activate the venv (MacOS / Linux):

   source .venv/bin/activate
   

4. Install project dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

5. IMPORTANT: make sure you configured your .env (read section below) according to your prefs.
6. Run the application:

   python main.py
   

Configuring .env file

1. Copy .env.example file contents
2. Adjust the following variables:
   • TELEGRAM_BOT_ID: You can use BotFather for creating a bot. Obtain created bot token. You can do that in the BotFather. The bot token usually have the following pattern: 181283218:BBFRF3r-2Q4fSofzv-wDOFXKX6UIsd_GTtl
   • TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID: An ID of Chat to push messages. You can use this bot to get the identifier: https://t.me/GetChatID_IL_BOT
   • COUNTRY: either dubai or deutschland
3. OPTIONAL: for Deutschland region, you need to enter postal code and specific part name. To get part name, go to apple store, inspect the page code, search for window.PRODUCT_SELECTION_BOOTSTRAP and find specific model part number.

Automation

You can use crontab to automate this script to run in background.

1. Create a script .sh:

    #!/bin/bash
    cd /path/to/application
    source .venv/bin/activate
    python3 main.py

2. Make this script executable:

   chmod +x test-script.sh
   

3. Run crontab -e and enter the following (to enter the insert mode - press I):

   */5 * * * * /path/to/apple-checker.sh >> /path/to/logs/apple-checker.log
   

4. To exit vi, press Escape, then press :x and enter.
5. Run crontab -l to check if it worked