Getting Started

Install the Lot Watch CLI and start finding inventory in minutes.

Step 1

Install the Lot Watch CLI

Open Terminal and paste this command:

curl -fsSL https://lotwatch.watch/cli/install | bash

Works on Mac (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Linux.

Not sure which Mac you have? Apple menu → About This Mac. M1/M2/M3/M4 = Apple Silicon.

Step 2

Authenticate with your API token:

lotwatch auth login

Paste your token when prompted. Then verify it worked:

lotwatch auth status

Find your token in Broker Settings.

Step 3

Claude Code is the AI assistant that powers the Lot Watch workflow. Follow the official install guide:

Once installed, launch it by running claude in your terminal.

Step 4

Connect Claude Code to Lot Watch:

lotwatch claude install

Step 5

Launch Claude Code and type /lotwatch to connect to your account and see your dashboard:

claude

Then type /lotwatch at the prompt. Once connected, try:

“Search for 4Runners near Toronto”

“Show me my active searches”

“Check dealer replies”

“Create a search for GX under 75k near M5V 2H1”

“Send inquiries for search 42”

“Reply to inquiry 18 saying we're interested, what's the best OTD price?”

Something not working? Try /lotwatch-doctor inside Claude Code for troubleshooting.

To update the CLI to the latest version, re-run the install command:

curl -fsSL https://lotwatch.watch/cli/install | bash

Then update the Claude Code command too:

lotwatch claude install

lotwatch: command not found

Restart your terminal and try again. If it still doesn't work, check that ~/.local/bin/lotwatch exists.

401: unauthorized

Your token may have expired. Run lotwatch auth login with a fresh token.

claude: command not found

Claude Code isn't installed. Go back to Step 3 and follow the install guide.

Plugin not working

Reinstall it: lotwatch claude install