This guide walks you through the main Pantry List workflow inside OneKitPlus. If you are opening the app for the first time, this is the right place to learn how to add items, manage quantities, set expiry dates, and connect Pantry List with Shopping List without making the process heavy.
Important note: button names can change slightly depending on the active language, but the logic stays the same. Here we focus mainly on what each action does in practice.
1. Open the app and understand the home screen
Open Pantry List. At the top you will find the app card and then the key sections: overview, quick settings, low-stock items, and the full item list. The flow is designed for mobile use, with important actions easy to reach without deep menus.
2. Add your first item
- Open the add-item area.
- Type a simple name, for example Jam.
- Enter the current quantity, for example 6.
- Enter the minimum quantity, for example 1.
- Save the item.
These two values are the core of the app: current quantity tells you what is available now, while minimum quantity tells the app when the item should start being treated as low stock.
3. Use the useful optional fields
Besides name and quantities, you can also save:
- unit such as jars, bottles, packs, or pieces;
- category to separate dry pantry, fridge, freezer, and more;
- default store if you often buy the item in the same place;
- note for brand, size, or practical reminders.
You do not need to fill every field every time. Pantry List is meant to stay fast even when you only want to track the essentials.
4. Set expiry date and warning days
If the item expires, you can save:
- the expiry date;
- the number of warning days before expiry.
This does not mean automatic push notifications or email by default. It mainly means a clearer in-app view of what is expiring soon or already expired.
5. Understand the difference between full list and low-stock items
Once you save a few items, the app separates them in a useful way. On one side you have the full list, and on the other side you have items that reached or passed their minimum threshold. This makes it much easier to understand what needs attention.
6. Use the quick -1 and +1 buttons
Each item includes quick actions to decrease or increase quantity. They are perfect for daily use. If you consume one bottle of water, tap -1. If you buy three more, tap +1 three times or edit the value directly.
7. When full edit is the better choice
If you do a large restock or need to correct a wrong number, open the full edit form. There you can update name, quantities, threshold, category, notes, expiry settings, and suggestion preferences together. This is the best option after a big shopping trip.
8. Read the movement history
Pantry List keeps a lightweight movement history. It helps you understand whether stock changed because of consumption, restock, or manual correction. It is not a complex accounting log, but it gives useful context when reading item changes over time.
9. Turn on Shopping List suggestions in settings
If you want Pantry items to appear in Shopping List, first check the global user setting inside Pantry. There is an option for low-stock suggestions toward Shopping List. If that setting stays off, Pantry still shows low stock locally but does not send suggestions into the other app.
10. Control suggestions per item
Every item also has its own suggestion preference. This is useful when you want everyday items like water or milk to appear in Shopping List suggestions, while less important products stay tracked only inside Pantry.
11. How a suggestion appears in Shopping List
When the current quantity becomes equal to or lower than the minimum threshold, and when suggestions are enabled, that item can appear inside the Suggested from Pantry block in Shopping List. From there you add it manually to the active shopping list, keeping full control.
12. Restock after shopping
After you buy missing products, return to Pantry and update the quantities. You can use quick actions for small changes or the full edit form when you want to set the exact stock level again. Once the item goes above the minimum threshold, it stops being treated as low stock.
13. Best practices
- Use consistent names for the same items.
- Set realistic minimum thresholds.
- Update quantity as soon as you consume or buy something.
- Use expiry dates especially for products you tend to forget.
14. A practical way to start
The best starting flow is simple: add only the products you really want to monitor, use quick actions during the week, and check the low-stock section before shopping. You do not need to track everything from day one. Start with a small set of high-value pantry items.
15. Current limits
This release does not include barcode scanning, smart home automations, or live shared pantry management across multiple accounts. The strength of the first version is simplicity: a few useful fields, a fast workflow, and a real connection with Shopping List.
If you also want the product overview, open the Pantry List presentation article.