Rewrite Pastel from Python to Go with watchlist feature

Full rewrite of the gaming deals Matrix bot in Go for better performance and a single static binary. Includes all original functionality (CheapShark, ITAD, Epic free games, multi-currency pricing, dedup, preflight checks, presence heartbeat) plus a new watchlist feature where users can DM the bot to watch for specific game deals with 180-day auto-expiry. New: systemd service file, DB migration script for Python-to-Go transition. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-03-17 18:26:58 -07:00
parent 24fc9240fe
commit b8a0fd5f35
16 changed files with 1961 additions and 33 deletions
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1,2 +1,7 @@
 __pycache__/
 *.pyc
+.env
+*.db
+*.db.bak
+pastel
+migrate
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Pastel

-A Matrix bot that posts gaming deals and free game alerts to a specified Matrix room.
+A Matrix bot that posts gaming deals and free game alerts to a specified Matrix room, with a personal watchlist feature via DMs.

 Deals are sourced from PC/digital storefronts only (Steam, GOG, Humble Store, GreenManGaming, Epic Games Store) — universally accessible regardless of region.

@@ -15,19 +15,39 @@ CheapShark and IsThereAnyDeal can be used individually or together — configure
 ## Quick Start

 1. Copy `.env.example` to `.env` and fill in your Matrix credentials and room ID
-2. Run with Docker:
+2. Build and run with Go 1.25+:
+
+```bash
+go build -tags goolm -o pastel ./cmd/pastel
+./pastel
+```
+
+Or run with Docker:

 ```bash
 docker build -t pastel .
 docker run --env-file .env -v pastel-data:/data pastel
 ```

-Or run directly with Python 3.12+:
+## Watchlist

-```bash
-pip install -r requirements.txt
-python -m gaming_deals_bot
-```
+Users can DM the bot to set up personal deal alerts. When a matching deal appears, the bot sends a DM notification.
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---|---|
+| `!search <game name>` | Search for current deals on a game |
+| `!watch <game name>` | Watch for deals on a game |
+| `!unwatch <# or game name>` | Remove a game from your watchlist |
+| `!extend <# or game name>` | Reset the 180-day expiry timer |
+| `!watchlist` | Show your numbered watchlist |
+| `!help` | List available commands |
+
+- Watches expire after **180 days** to prevent stale entries from accumulating
+- The bot sends a reminder **7 days before expiry** — reply with `!extend` to keep it
+- Matching uses normalized substring search, so watching "elden ring" will match "ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree"
+- Notifications are sent via encrypted DMs (E2EE)
+- `!unwatch` and `!extend` accept either the game name or a number from `!watchlist`
+- `!search` is rate-limited to 5 searches per 10 minutes per user

 ## Obtaining a Matrix Bot Access Token

@@ -62,37 +82,51 @@ All configuration is via environment variables (see `.env.example`):
 | `MATRIX_HOMESERVER_URL` | Yes | — | Matrix homeserver URL |
 | `MATRIX_BOT_USER_ID` | Yes | — | Bot's Matrix user ID |
 | `MATRIX_BOT_ACCESS_TOKEN` | Yes | — | Bot's access token |
+| `MATRIX_BOT_PASSWORD` | No | — | Bot's password (enables auto-refresh, cross-signing, and device persistence) |
 | `MATRIX_DEALS_ROOM_ID` | Yes | — | Room ID to post deals in |
 | `ITAD_API_KEY` | No | — | IsThereAnyDeal API key (required when `itad` is in `DEAL_SOURCES`, optional otherwise for historical low detection) |
 | `DEAL_SOURCES` | No | cheapshark | Comma-separated deal sources: `cheapshark`, `itad`, or `cheapshark,itad` |
-| `ITAD_COUNTRIES` | No | US | Comma-separated ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes to fetch ITAD deals from (e.g. `US,CA,GB,DE`) |
-| `DEFAULT_CURRENCY` | No | USD | Primary display currency shown first in price strings |
-| `EXTRA_CURRENCIES` | No | CAD,EUR,GBP | Additional currencies shown after the default (comma-separated) |
-| `MATRIX_USE_THREADS` | No | false | Post deals into per-category threads (see Threads section below) |
+| `MIN_DEAL_RATING` | No | 8.0 | Minimum CheapShark deal rating (0-10) |
+| `MIN_DISCOUNT_PERCENT` | No | 50 | Minimum discount percentage |
+| `MAX_PRICE_USD` | No | 20 | Maximum sale price in USD |
 | `SEND_INTRO_MESSAGE` | No | false | Send "The deals must flow." to the room on startup |
 | `DATABASE_PATH` | No | deals.db | Path to SQLite database file |

-### Filtering
+## Deployment

-Each deal source has its own filter settings. Source-specific values take priority; when not set they fall back to the shared defaults.
+### systemd

-| Variable | Source | Default | Description |
-|---|---|---|---|
-| `CHEAPSHARK_MIN_DISCOUNT` | CheapShark | 50 | Minimum discount percentage |
-| `CHEAPSHARK_MIN_RATING` | CheapShark | 8.0 | Minimum deal rating (0-10, 0 = unrated allowed) |
-| `CHEAPSHARK_MAX_PRICE` | CheapShark | 20 | Maximum sale price (USD) |
-| `ITAD_MIN_DISCOUNT` | ITAD | 50 | Minimum discount percentage |
-| `ITAD_MAX_PRICE` | ITAD | 20 | Maximum sale price (USD, prices from other regions are converted) |
-| `ITAD_DEALS_LIMIT` | ITAD | 200 | Number of deals to fetch per country (max 200) |
-| `MIN_DISCOUNT_PERCENT` | Shared | 50 | Fallback minimum discount when source-specific value is not set |
-| `MAX_PRICE` | Shared | 20 | Fallback maximum price when source-specific value is not set |
+A service file is included for systemd deployments:
+
+```bash
+# Build and install
+go build -tags goolm -o pastel ./cmd/pastel
+sudo mkdir -p /opt/pastel
+sudo cp pastel /opt/pastel/
+sudo cp .env /opt/pastel/
+
+# Install and start the service
+sudo cp pastel.service /etc/systemd/system/
+sudo systemctl daemon-reload
+sudo systemctl enable --now pastel
+```
+
+The service runs as a hardened unit with `ProtectSystem=strict`, restricting writes to `/opt/pastel` only. Adjust `WorkingDirectory` in the service file if deploying elsewhere.
+
+```bash
+# Check status
+sudo systemctl status pastel
+
+# View logs
+sudo journalctl -u pastel -f
+```

 ## Preflight Check

 Run `--check` to validate your configuration and test connectivity to all services before starting the bot:

 ```bash
-python -m gaming_deals_bot --check
+./pastel --check
 ```

 This verifies:
@@ -107,24 +141,43 @@ The command exits with code 0 on success and 1 on failure, so it works in CI and

 ## Threads

-When `MATRIX_USE_THREADS=true`, deals are posted inside per-category threads instead of directly into the room timeline. This keeps the room organized and lets users follow only the categories they care about.
+Deals are posted inside per-category threads to keep the room organized:

 | Thread | Content |
 |---|---|
-| 🎮 Game Deals | CheapShark deals + ITAD deals with type `game` |
-| 🧩 DLC Deals | ITAD deals with type `dlc` |
-| 🆓 Epic Free Games | Current and upcoming free games from the Epic Games Store |
-| 📦 Non-Game Deals | ITAD deals that aren't games or DLC (software, courses, etc.) |
+| Game Deals | CheapShark deals + ITAD deals with type `game` |
+| DLC Deals | ITAD deals with type `dlc` |
+| Epic Free Games | Current and upcoming free games from the Epic Games Store |

 Thread root messages are created automatically the first time a deal in that category appears. The root event IDs are stored in the database so subsequent deals are posted into the same threads.

-When threads are **disabled** (default), the bot behaves as before — all deals post directly to the room and non-game ITAD content is excluded.
-
 ## Behavior

 - **First run**: fetches current deals and records them in the database without posting (avoids spamming the room with existing deals)
 - **Deduplication**: deals are tracked by game ID + timestamp; duplicates are never reposted
 - **Pruning**: deals older than 30 days are pruned from the database so they can be reposted if they return
 - **One message per deal**: each deal is posted individually so messages are independently linkable and dismissible
- **Multi-currency pricing**: deal prices are shown in your configured currencies (default: USD, CAD, EUR, GBP) using live exchange rates from the [Frankfurter API](https://api.frankfurter.dev) (ECB data, no API key required). Set `DEFAULT_CURRENCY` to change the primary display currency and `EXTRA_CURRENCIES` for additional ones. Rates are cached and refreshed twice daily.
- **Multi-country ITAD deals**: when using IsThereAnyDeal, deals can be fetched from multiple countries simultaneously via `ITAD_COUNTRIES` (e.g. `US,CA,GB,DE`). Deals are merged and deduplicated, with the first country in the list taking priority for duplicate games.
+- **Multi-currency pricing**: deal prices are shown in USD, CAD, EUR, and GBP using live exchange rates from the [Frankfurter API](https://api.frankfurter.dev) (ECB data, no API key required). Rates are cached and refreshed twice daily.
+- **E2EE support**: persistent crypto store via mautrix CryptoHelper for encrypted room and DM support
+- **Auto-refresh**: when `MATRIX_BOT_PASSWORD` is set, the bot persists device credentials and automatically re-authenticates if the token expires
+- **Cross-signing**: the bot bootstraps cross-signing on startup so its device is automatically verified
+- **Presence heartbeat**: keeps the bot shown as online in Matrix clients
+
+## Migrating from the Python Version
+
+The Go version is compatible with the existing Python `deals.db`. A migration script is included to convert timestamp formats and create the new watchlist table:
+
+```bash
+# Build the migration tool
+go build -o migrate ./cmd/migrate
+
+# Migrate (creates a .bak backup automatically)
+./migrate deals.db
+```
+
+The script:
+- Creates a backup at `deals.db.bak`
+- Converts Python's timestamp formats (`YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS`, `YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS+00:00`) to RFC 3339
+- Creates the `watchlist` table
+
+All posted deals and the first-run flag carry over — no duplicate posts on switchover.
--- a/go.mod
+++ b/go.mod
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+module github.com/prosolis/Pastel
+
+go 1.25.0
+
+require (
+	github.com/jmoiron/sqlx v1.4.0
+	github.com/joho/godotenv v1.5.1
+	maunium.net/go/mautrix v0.26.3
+	modernc.org/sqlite v1.46.1
+)
+
+require (
+	filippo.io/edwards25519 v1.1.0 // indirect
+	github.com/dustin/go-humanize v1.0.1 // indirect
+	github.com/google/uuid v1.6.0 // indirect
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+	github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3 v1.14.34 // indirect
+	github.com/ncruces/go-strftime v1.0.0 // indirect
+	github.com/petermattis/goid v0.0.0-20260113132338-7c7de50cc741 // indirect
+	github.com/remyoudompheng/bigfft v0.0.0-20230129092748-24d4a6f8daec // indirect
+	github.com/rs/zerolog v1.34.0 // indirect
+	github.com/tidwall/gjson v1.18.0 // indirect
+	github.com/tidwall/match v1.1.1 // indirect
+	github.com/tidwall/pretty v1.2.1 // indirect
+	github.com/tidwall/sjson v1.2.5 // indirect
+	go.mau.fi/util v0.9.6 // indirect
+	golang.org/x/crypto v0.48.0 // indirect
+	golang.org/x/exp v0.0.0-20260212183809-81e46e3db34a // indirect
+	golang.org/x/net v0.50.0 // indirect
+	golang.org/x/sys v0.41.0 // indirect
+	golang.org/x/text v0.34.0 // indirect
+	modernc.org/libc v1.67.6 // indirect
+	modernc.org/mathutil v1.7.1 // indirect
+	modernc.org/memory v1.11.0 // indirect
+)
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--- a/internal/config/config.go
+++ b/internal/config/config.go
@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+package config
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"strconv"
+	"strings"
+
+	"github.com/joho/godotenv"
+)
+
+type Config struct {
+	MatrixHomeserverURL  string
+	MatrixBotUserID      string
+	MatrixBotAccessToken string
+	MatrixDealsRoomID    string
+	ITADAPIKey           string
+	DealSources          []string
+	MinDealRating        float64
+	MinDiscountPercent   int
+	MaxPriceUSD          float64
+	SendIntroMessage     bool
+	DatabasePath         string
+}
+
+func Load() (*Config, error) {
+	// Load .env file if present (ignore error if missing)
+	_ = godotenv.Load()
+
+	c := &Config{}
+	var err error
+
+	c.MatrixHomeserverURL, err = require("MATRIX_HOMESERVER_URL")
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	c.MatrixBotUserID, err = require("MATRIX_BOT_USER_ID")
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	c.MatrixBotAccessToken, err = require("MATRIX_BOT_ACCESS_TOKEN")
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	c.MatrixDealsRoomID, err = require("MATRIX_DEALS_ROOM_ID")
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+
+	c.ITADAPIKey = os.Getenv("ITAD_API_KEY")
+
+	rawSources := os.Getenv("DEAL_SOURCES")
+	if rawSources == "" {
+		rawSources = "cheapshark"
+	}
+	for _, s := range strings.Split(rawSources, ",") {
+		s = strings.TrimSpace(strings.ToLower(s))
+		if s != "" {
+			c.DealSources = append(c.DealSources, s)
+		}
+	}
+
+	c.MinDealRating = envFloat("MIN_DEAL_RATING", 8.0)
+	c.MinDiscountPercent = envInt("MIN_DISCOUNT_PERCENT", 50)
+	c.MaxPriceUSD = envFloat("MAX_PRICE_USD", 20)
+	c.DatabasePath = envStr("DATABASE_PATH", "deals.db")
+
+	intro := strings.ToLower(os.Getenv("SEND_INTRO_MESSAGE"))
+	c.SendIntroMessage = intro == "true" || intro == "1" || intro == "yes"
+
+	return c, nil
+}
+
+// HasSource checks if a deal source is enabled.
+func (c *Config) HasSource(name string) bool {
+	for _, s := range c.DealSources {
+		if s == name {
+			return true
+		}
+	}
+	return false
+}
+
+func require(key string) (string, error) {
+	v := os.Getenv(key)
+	if v == "" {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("required environment variable %s is not set", key)
+	}
+	return v, nil
+}
+
+func envStr(key, def string) string {
+	if v := os.Getenv(key); v != "" {
+		return v
+	}
+	return def
+}
+
+func envFloat(key string, def float64) float64 {
+	if v := os.Getenv(key); v != "" {
+		if f, err := strconv.ParseFloat(v, 64); err == nil {
+			return f
+		}
+	}
+	return def
+}
+
+func envInt(key string, def int) int {
+	if v := os.Getenv(key); v != "" {
+		if i, err := strconv.Atoi(v); err == nil {
+			return i
+		}
+	}
+	return def
+}
--- a/internal/currency/currency.go
+++ b/internal/currency/currency.go
@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+package currency
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"log/slog"
+	"net/http"
+	"strings"
+	"sync"
+	"time"
+)
+
+const (
+	apiURL   = "https://api.frankfurter.dev/v1/latest?base=USD&symbols=CAD,EUR,GBP"
+	cacheTTL = 12 * time.Hour
+)
+
+var symbols = map[string]string{
+	"USD": "$",
+	"CAD": "C$",
+	"EUR": "€",
+	"GBP": "£",
+}
+
+var currencies = []string{"CAD", "EUR", "GBP"}
+
+type Converter struct {
+	mu          sync.Mutex
+	rates       map[string]float64
+	lastFetched time.Time
+}
+
+func NewConverter() *Converter {
+	return &Converter{}
+}
+
+func (c *Converter) fetchRates() error {
+	resp, err := http.Get(apiURL)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusOK {
+		return fmt.Errorf("frankfurter API returned status %d", resp.StatusCode)
+	}
+
+	var result struct {
+		Rates map[string]float64 `json:"rates"`
+	}
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&result); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	c.rates = result.Rates
+	c.lastFetched = time.Now()
+	return nil
+}
+
+// EnsureRates fetches exchange rates if the cache is stale or empty.
+func (c *Converter) EnsureRates() {
+	c.mu.Lock()
+	defer c.mu.Unlock()
+
+	if time.Since(c.lastFetched) < cacheTTL && c.rates != nil {
+		return
+	}
+
+	if err := c.fetchRates(); err != nil {
+		slog.Warn("failed to fetch exchange rates, using USD only", "error", err)
+	}
+}
+
+// FormatPrice converts a USD amount to multi-currency display string.
+func (c *Converter) FormatPrice(usd float64) string {
+	c.mu.Lock()
+	defer c.mu.Unlock()
+
+	parts := []string{fmt.Sprintf("$%.2f", usd)}
+
+	for _, cur := range currencies {
+		if rate, ok := c.rates[cur]; ok {
+			sym := symbols[cur]
+			parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("%s%.2f", sym, usd*rate))
+		}
+	}
+
+	return strings.Join(parts, " · ")
+}
+
+// HasRates returns true if exchange rates are available.
+func (c *Converter) HasRates() bool {
+	c.mu.Lock()
+	defer c.mu.Unlock()
+	return c.rates != nil && len(c.rates) > 0
+}
--- a/internal/database/database.go
+++ b/internal/database/database.go
@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+package database
+
+import (
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/jmoiron/sqlx"
+	_ "modernc.org/sqlite"
+)
+
+type DB struct {
+	db *sqlx.DB
+}
+
+func Open(path string) (*DB, error) {
+	db, err := sqlx.Open("sqlite", path+"?_pragma=journal_mode(WAL)")
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	if err := db.Ping(); err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	d := &DB{db: db}
+	if err := d.migrate(); err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	return d, nil
+}
+
+func (d *DB) Close() error {
+	return d.db.Close()
+}
+
+// RawDB exposes the underlying sqlx.DB for packages that need direct access.
+func (d *DB) RawDB() *sqlx.DB {
+	return d.db
+}
+
+func (d *DB) migrate() error {
+	_, err := d.db.Exec(`
+		CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS posted_deals (
+			id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+			source TEXT NOT NULL,
+			title TEXT NOT NULL,
+			posted_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+		);
+		CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS config (
+			key TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+			value TEXT
+		);
+		CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS watchlist (
+			id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+			user_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+			game_name TEXT NOT NULL,
+			game_name_normalized TEXT NOT NULL,
+			created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+			expires_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+			expiry_warned INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
+			UNIQUE(user_id, game_name_normalized)
+		);
+		CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_watchlist_normalized ON watchlist(game_name_normalized);
+		CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_watchlist_expires ON watchlist(expires_at);
+	`)
+	return err
+}
+
+// IsPosted checks if a deal has already been posted.
+func (d *DB) IsPosted(id string) (bool, error) {
+	var count int
+	err := d.db.Get(&count, "SELECT COUNT(1) FROM posted_deals WHERE id = ?", id)
+	return count > 0, err
+}
+
+// MarkPosted records a deal as posted.
+func (d *DB) MarkPosted(id, source, title string) error {
+	_, err := d.db.Exec(
+		"INSERT OR IGNORE INTO posted_deals (id, source, title) VALUES (?, ?, ?)",
+		id, source, title,
+	)
+	return err
+}
+
+// IsFirstRunDone checks if the initial population has been completed.
+func (d *DB) IsFirstRunDone() (bool, error) {
+	var val string
+	err := d.db.Get(&val, "SELECT value FROM config WHERE key = 'first_run_done'")
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, nil // not found = not done
+	}
+	return val == "true", nil
+}
+
+// SetFirstRunDone marks the initial population as complete.
+func (d *DB) SetFirstRunDone() error {
+	_, err := d.db.Exec(
+		"INSERT OR REPLACE INTO config (key, value) VALUES ('first_run_done', 'true')",
+	)
+	return err
+}
+
+// PruneOldDeals removes deals older than the given number of days.
+func (d *DB) PruneOldDeals(days int) error {
+	cutoff := time.Now().AddDate(0, 0, -days).UTC().Format(time.RFC3339)
+	_, err := d.db.Exec("DELETE FROM posted_deals WHERE posted_at < ?", cutoff)
+	return err
+}
--- a/internal/deals/cheapshark.go
+++ b/internal/deals/cheapshark.go
@@ -0,0 +1,123 @@
+package deals
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"log/slog"
+	"math"
+	"net/http"
+	"strconv"
+)
+
+var storeNames = map[string]string{
+	"1":  "Steam",
+	"7":  "GOG",
+	"11": "Humble Store",
+	"23": "GreenManGaming",
+}
+
+type CheapSharkDeal struct {
+	DealID       string
+	GameID       string
+	Title        string
+	SalePrice    float64
+	NormalPrice  float64
+	Savings      float64
+	DealRating   float64
+	StoreID      string
+	StoreName    string
+	LastChange   int64
+	SteamAppID   string
+	DealURL      string
+	IsHistLow    bool
+	DedupID      string
+}
+
+type cheapSharkRaw struct {
+	DealID     string `json:"dealID"`
+	GameID     string `json:"gameID"`
+	Title      string `json:"title"`
+	SalePrice  string `json:"salePrice"`
+	NormalPrice string `json:"normalPrice"`
+	Savings    string `json:"savings"`
+	DealRating string `json:"dealRating"`
+	StoreID    string `json:"storeID"`
+	LastChange int64  `json:"lastChange"`
+	SteamAppID string `json:"steamAppID"`
+}
+
+// FetchCheapSharkDeals fetches deals from CheapShark API.
+func FetchCheapSharkDeals(maxPrice float64, pageSize int) ([]CheapSharkDeal, error) {
+	url := fmt.Sprintf(
+		"https://www.cheapshark.com/api/1.0/deals?storeID=1,7,11,23&upperPrice=%d&sortBy=recent&desc=1&pageSize=%d",
+		int(maxPrice), pageSize,
+	)
+
+	resp, err := http.Get(url)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("cheapshark request failed: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusOK {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("cheapshark returned status %d", resp.StatusCode)
+	}
+
+	var raw []cheapSharkRaw
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&raw); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("cheapshark decode failed: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	var deals []CheapSharkDeal
+	for _, d := range raw {
+		sale, _ := strconv.ParseFloat(d.SalePrice, 64)
+		normal, _ := strconv.ParseFloat(d.NormalPrice, 64)
+		savings, _ := strconv.ParseFloat(d.Savings, 64)
+		rating, _ := strconv.ParseFloat(d.DealRating, 64)
+
+		storeName := storeNames[d.StoreID]
+		if storeName == "" {
+			storeName = "Unknown"
+		}
+
+		deals = append(deals, CheapSharkDeal{
+			DealID:      d.DealID,
+			GameID:      d.GameID,
+			Title:       d.Title,
+			SalePrice:   sale,
+			NormalPrice:  normal,
+			Savings:     savings,
+			DealRating:  rating,
+			StoreID:     d.StoreID,
+			StoreName:   storeName,
+			LastChange:  d.LastChange,
+			SteamAppID:  d.SteamAppID,
+			DealURL:     fmt.Sprintf("https://www.cheapshark.com/redirect?dealID=%s", d.DealID),
+			DedupID:     fmt.Sprintf("cheapshark-%s-%d", d.GameID, d.LastChange),
+		})
+	}
+
+	return deals, nil
+}
+
+// FilterCheapSharkDeals filters deals by rating, discount, and price thresholds.
+func FilterCheapSharkDeals(deals []CheapSharkDeal, minRating float64, minDiscount int, maxPrice float64) []CheapSharkDeal {
+	var filtered []CheapSharkDeal
+	for _, d := range deals {
+		discount := int(math.Floor(d.Savings))
+		if discount < minDiscount {
+			slog.Debug("cheapshark: skipping (low discount)", "title", d.Title, "discount", discount)
+			continue
+		}
+		if d.DealRating < minRating && d.DealRating != 0 {
+			slog.Debug("cheapshark: skipping (low rating)", "title", d.Title, "rating", d.DealRating)
+			continue
+		}
+		if d.SalePrice > maxPrice {
+			slog.Debug("cheapshark: skipping (too expensive)", "title", d.Title, "price", d.SalePrice)
+			continue
+		}
+		filtered = append(filtered, d)
+	}
+	return filtered
+}
--- a/internal/deals/epic.go
+++ b/internal/deals/epic.go
@@ -0,0 +1,147 @@
+package deals
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"net/http"
+	"time"
+)
+
+type EpicFreeGame struct {
+	ID       string
+	Title    string
+	Desc     string
+	URL      string
+	EndDate  *time.Time
+	Upcoming bool
+	DedupID  string
+}
+
+type epicResponse struct {
+	Data struct {
+		Catalog struct {
+			SearchStore struct {
+				Elements []epicElement `json:"elements"`
+			} `json:"searchStore"`
+		} `json:"Catalog"`
+	} `json:"data"`
+}
+
+type epicElement struct {
+	ID          string `json:"id"`
+	Title       string `json:"title"`
+	Description string `json:"description"`
+	ProductSlug string `json:"productSlug"`
+	URLSlug     string `json:"urlSlug"`
+	CatalogNs   struct {
+		Mappings []struct {
+			PageSlug string `json:"pageSlug"`
+		} `json:"mappings"`
+	} `json:"catalogNs"`
+	Promotions *struct {
+		PromotionalOffers         []epicOfferGroup `json:"promotionalOffers"`
+		UpcomingPromotionalOffers []epicOfferGroup `json:"upcomingPromotionalOffers"`
+	} `json:"promotions"`
+}
+
+type epicOfferGroup struct {
+	PromotionalOffers []epicOffer `json:"promotionalOffers"`
+}
+
+type epicOffer struct {
+	StartDate       string `json:"startDate"`
+	EndDate         string `json:"endDate"`
+	DiscountSetting struct {
+		DiscountPercentage int `json:"discountPercentage"`
+	} `json:"discountSetting"`
+}
+
+// FetchEpicFreeGames fetches current and upcoming free games from Epic Games Store.
+func FetchEpicFreeGames() ([]EpicFreeGame, error) {
+	resp, err := http.Get("https://store-site-backend-static.ak.epicgames.com/freeGamesPromotions?locale=en-US")
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("epic request failed: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusOK {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("epic returned status %d", resp.StatusCode)
+	}
+
+	var result epicResponse
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&result); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("epic decode failed: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	now := time.Now()
+	var games []EpicFreeGame
+
+	for _, elem := range result.Data.Catalog.SearchStore.Elements {
+		if elem.Promotions == nil {
+			continue
+		}
+
+		slug := elem.ProductSlug
+		if slug == "" {
+			slug = elem.URLSlug
+		}
+		if slug == "" && len(elem.CatalogNs.Mappings) > 0 {
+			slug = elem.CatalogNs.Mappings[0].PageSlug
+		}
+		storeURL := fmt.Sprintf("https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/%s", slug)
+
+		// Check current free offers
+		for _, group := range elem.Promotions.PromotionalOffers {
+			for _, offer := range group.PromotionalOffers {
+				if offer.DiscountSetting.DiscountPercentage != 0 {
+					continue
+				}
+				start, _ := time.Parse(time.RFC3339, offer.StartDate)
+				end, _ := time.Parse(time.RFC3339, offer.EndDate)
+
+				if start.After(now) || end.Before(now) {
+					continue
+				}
+
+				game := EpicFreeGame{
+					ID:       elem.ID,
+					Title:    elem.Title,
+					Desc:     elem.Description,
+					URL:      storeURL,
+					Upcoming: false,
+					DedupID:  fmt.Sprintf("epic-%s", elem.ID),
+				}
+				if !end.IsZero() {
+					game.EndDate = &end
+				}
+				games = append(games, game)
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Check upcoming free offers
+		for _, group := range elem.Promotions.UpcomingPromotionalOffers {
+			for _, offer := range group.PromotionalOffers {
+				if offer.DiscountSetting.DiscountPercentage != 0 {
+					continue
+				}
+
+				game := EpicFreeGame{
+					ID:       elem.ID,
+					Title:    elem.Title,
+					Desc:     elem.Description,
+					URL:      storeURL,
+					Upcoming: true,
+					DedupID:  fmt.Sprintf("epic-%s", elem.ID),
+				}
+				if offer.EndDate != "" {
+					if end, err := time.Parse(time.RFC3339, offer.EndDate); err == nil {
+						game.EndDate = &end
+					}
+				}
+				games = append(games, game)
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	return games, nil
+}
--- a/internal/deals/itad.go
+++ b/internal/deals/itad.go
@@ -0,0 +1,232 @@
+package deals
+
+import (
+	"bytes"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"log/slog"
+	"net/http"
+	"strings"
+	"time"
+)
+
+type ITADDeal struct {
+	GameID    string
+	Slug      string
+	Title     string
+	Type      string
+	Discount  int
+	Price     float64
+	Regular   float64
+	Currency  string
+	ShopName  string
+	ShopID    int
+	URL       string
+	Flag      string // "H" = historical low, "N" = new low
+	Timestamp time.Time
+	Expiry    *time.Time
+	DedupID   string
+	IsHistLow bool
+}
+
+type itadResponse struct {
+	List []itadEntry `json:"list"`
+}
+
+type itadEntry struct {
+	ID    string `json:"id"`
+	Slug  string `json:"slug"`
+	Title string `json:"title"`
+	Type  string `json:"type"`
+	Deal  struct {
+		Shop struct {
+			ID   int    `json:"id"`
+			Name string `json:"name"`
+		} `json:"shop"`
+		Price struct {
+			Amount   float64 `json:"amount"`
+			Currency string  `json:"currency"`
+		} `json:"price"`
+		Regular struct {
+			Amount   float64 `json:"amount"`
+			Currency string  `json:"currency"`
+		} `json:"regular"`
+		Cut       int     `json:"cut"`
+		URL       string  `json:"url"`
+		Flag      string  `json:"flag"`
+		Timestamp string  `json:"timestamp"`
+		Expiry    *string `json:"expiry"`
+	} `json:"deal"`
+}
+
+// FetchITADDeals fetches deals from ITAD API v2.
+func FetchITADDeals(apiKey string, limit int) ([]ITADDeal, error) {
+	if limit > 200 {
+		limit = 200
+	}
+
+	url := fmt.Sprintf(
+		"https://api.isthereanydeal.com/deals/v2?key=%s&sort=-cut&limit=%d&nondeals=false",
+		apiKey, limit,
+	)
+
+	resp, err := http.Get(url)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("itad request failed: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode != http.StatusOK {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("itad returned status %d", resp.StatusCode)
+	}
+
+	var result itadResponse
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&result); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("itad decode failed: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	var deals []ITADDeal
+	for _, e := range result.List {
+		// Only include games and DLC
+		t := strings.ToLower(e.Type)
+		if t != "game" && t != "dlc" {
+			continue
+		}
+
+		deal := ITADDeal{
+			GameID:   e.ID,
+			Slug:     e.Slug,
+			Title:    e.Title,
+			Type:     e.Type,
+			Discount: e.Deal.Cut,
+			Price:    e.Deal.Price.Amount,
+			Regular:  e.Deal.Regular.Amount,
+			Currency: e.Deal.Price.Currency,
+			ShopName: e.Deal.Shop.Name,
+			ShopID:   e.Deal.Shop.ID,
+			URL:      e.Deal.URL,
+			Flag:     e.Deal.Flag,
+			IsHistLow: e.Deal.Flag == "H" || e.Deal.Flag == "N",
+			DedupID:  fmt.Sprintf("itad-%s-%d-%d", e.ID, e.Deal.Shop.ID, e.Deal.Cut),
+		}
+
+		if ts, err := time.Parse(time.RFC3339, e.Deal.Timestamp); err == nil {
+			deal.Timestamp = ts
+		}
+		if e.Deal.Expiry != nil {
+			if exp, err := time.Parse(time.RFC3339, *e.Deal.Expiry); err == nil {
+				deal.Expiry = &exp
+			}
+		}
+
+		deals = append(deals, deal)
+	}
+
+	return deals, nil
+}
+
+// FilterITADDeals filters ITAD deals by discount and price thresholds.
+func FilterITADDeals(deals []ITADDeal, minDiscount int, maxPrice float64) []ITADDeal {
+	var filtered []ITADDeal
+	for _, d := range deals {
+		if d.Discount < minDiscount {
+			slog.Debug("itad: skipping (low discount)", "title", d.Title, "discount", d.Discount)
+			continue
+		}
+		if d.Price > maxPrice {
+			slog.Debug("itad: skipping (too expensive)", "title", d.Title, "price", d.Price)
+			continue
+		}
+		filtered = append(filtered, d)
+	}
+	return filtered
+}
+
+// LookupHistoricalLows checks if games are at their historical low price via ITAD.
+// Takes a map of steamAppID -> deal index, returns map of steamAppID -> isHistoricalLow.
+func LookupHistoricalLows(apiKey string, steamAppIDs []string) (map[string]bool, error) {
+	result := make(map[string]bool)
+	if apiKey == "" || len(steamAppIDs) == 0 {
+		return result, nil
+	}
+
+	// Step 1: Look up ITAD game IDs from Steam app IDs
+	itadIDs := make(map[string]string) // steamAppID -> itadID
+	for _, appID := range steamAppIDs {
+		if appID == "" || appID == "0" {
+			continue
+		}
+		url := fmt.Sprintf(
+			"https://api.isthereanydeal.com/games/lookup/v1?key=%s&appid=%s",
+			apiKey, appID,
+		)
+		resp, err := http.Get(url)
+		if err != nil {
+			slog.Warn("itad lookup failed", "appid", appID, "error", err)
+			continue
+		}
+
+		var lookup struct {
+			Found bool `json:"found"`
+			Game  struct {
+				ID string `json:"id"`
+			} `json:"game"`
+		}
+		if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&lookup); err != nil {
+			resp.Body.Close()
+			continue
+		}
+		resp.Body.Close()
+
+		if lookup.Found {
+			itadIDs[appID] = lookup.Game.ID
+		}
+	}
+
+	if len(itadIDs) == 0 {
+		return result, nil
+	}
+
+	// Step 2: Get price overview for all looked-up games
+	var gameIDs []string
+	itadToSteam := make(map[string]string)
+	for steamID, itadID := range itadIDs {
+		gameIDs = append(gameIDs, itadID)
+		itadToSteam[itadID] = steamID
+	}
+
+	body, _ := json.Marshal(gameIDs)
+	url := fmt.Sprintf("https://api.isthereanydeal.com/games/overview/v2?key=%s", apiKey)
+	resp, err := http.Post(url, "application/json", bytes.NewReader(body))
+	if err != nil {
+		return result, fmt.Errorf("itad overview request failed: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	var overview struct {
+		Prices []struct {
+			ID      string `json:"id"`
+			Current struct {
+				Price struct {
+					Amount float64 `json:"amount"`
+				} `json:"price"`
+			} `json:"current"`
+			Lowest struct {
+				Price struct {
+					Amount float64 `json:"amount"`
+				} `json:"price"`
+			} `json:"lowest"`
+		} `json:"prices"`
+	}
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&overview); err != nil {
+		return result, fmt.Errorf("itad overview decode failed: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	for _, p := range overview.Prices {
+		if steamID, ok := itadToSteam[p.ID]; ok {
+			result[steamID] = p.Current.Price.Amount <= p.Lowest.Price.Amount
+		}
+	}
+
+	return result, nil
+}
--- a/internal/formatter/formatter.go
+++ b/internal/formatter/formatter.go
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+package formatter
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"html"
+	"math"
+	"strings"
+
+	"github.com/prosolis/Pastel/internal/currency"
+	"github.com/prosolis/Pastel/internal/deals"
+)
+
+// Message holds both plain-text and HTML versions of a formatted message.
+type Message struct {
+	Plain string
+	HTML  string
+}
+
+// FormatCheapSharkDeal formats a CheapShark deal for Matrix.
+func FormatCheapSharkDeal(d deals.CheapSharkDeal, conv *currency.Converter) Message {
+	discount := int(math.Floor(d.Savings))
+	saleMulti := conv.FormatPrice(d.SalePrice)
+	normalMulti := conv.FormatPrice(d.NormalPrice)
+
+	var plain, htmlB strings.Builder
+
+	plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("🎮 [DEAL] %s\n", d.Title))
+	plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  %d%% off on %s (was %s)\n", discount, d.StoreName, normalMulti))
+	plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  💰 %s\n", saleMulti))
+
+	htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("<strong>🎮 [DEAL] %s</strong><br>\n", html.EscapeString(d.Title)))
+	htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("%d%% off on %s <del>%s</del><br>\n",
+		discount, html.EscapeString(d.StoreName), html.EscapeString(normalMulti)))
+	htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("💰 <strong>%s</strong><br>\n", html.EscapeString(saleMulti)))
+
+	if d.IsHistLow {
+		plain.WriteString("  🏆 All-time low!\n")
+		htmlB.WriteString("🏆 <em>All-time low!</em><br>\n")
+	}
+
+	plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  🔗 %s", d.DealURL))
+	htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("🔗 <a href=\"%s\">View Deal</a>", html.EscapeString(d.DealURL)))
+
+	return Message{Plain: plain.String(), HTML: htmlB.String()}
+}
+
+// FormatITADDeal formats an ITAD deal for Matrix.
+func FormatITADDeal(d deals.ITADDeal, conv *currency.Converter) Message {
+	saleMulti := conv.FormatPrice(d.Price)
+	normalMulti := conv.FormatPrice(d.Regular)
+
+	var plain, htmlB strings.Builder
+
+	plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("🎮 [DEAL] %s\n", d.Title))
+	plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  %d%% off on %s (was %s)\n", d.Discount, d.ShopName, normalMulti))
+	plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  💰 %s\n", saleMulti))
+
+	htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("<strong>🎮 [DEAL] %s</strong><br>\n", html.EscapeString(d.Title)))
+	htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("%d%% off on %s <del>%s</del><br>\n",
+		d.Discount, html.EscapeString(d.ShopName), html.EscapeString(normalMulti)))
+	htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("💰 <strong>%s</strong><br>\n", html.EscapeString(saleMulti)))
+
+	if d.IsHistLow {
+		plain.WriteString("  🏆 All-time low!\n")
+		htmlB.WriteString("🏆 <em>All-time low!</em><br>\n")
+	}
+
+	plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  🔗 %s", d.URL))
+	htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("🔗 <a href=\"%s\">View Deal</a>", html.EscapeString(d.URL)))
+
+	return Message{Plain: plain.String(), HTML: htmlB.String()}
+}
+
+// FormatEpicFreeGame formats an Epic free game for Matrix.
+func FormatEpicFreeGame(g deals.EpicFreeGame) Message {
+	var plain, htmlB strings.Builder
+
+	if g.Upcoming {
+		plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("📢 [UPCOMING FREE] %s\n", g.Title))
+		plain.WriteString("  Coming soon — Free on Epic Games Store\n")
+
+		htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("<strong>📢 [UPCOMING FREE] %s</strong><br>\n", html.EscapeString(g.Title)))
+		htmlB.WriteString("Coming soon — Free on Epic Games Store<br>\n")
+	} else {
+		plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("🆓 [FREE] %s\n", g.Title))
+		plain.WriteString("  Free on Epic Games Store\n")
+
+		htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("<strong>🆓 [FREE] %s</strong><br>\n", html.EscapeString(g.Title)))
+		htmlB.WriteString("Free on Epic Games Store<br>\n")
+	}
+
+	if g.EndDate != nil {
+		dateStr := g.EndDate.Format("January 2")
+		plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  📅 Free until %s\n", dateStr))
+		htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("📅 <em>Free until %s</em><br>\n", html.EscapeString(dateStr)))
+	}
+
+	linkText := "Claim Now"
+	if g.Upcoming {
+		linkText = "Store Page"
+	}
+
+	plain.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  🔗 %s", g.URL))
+	htmlB.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("🔗 <a href=\"%s\">%s</a>", html.EscapeString(g.URL), linkText))
+
+	return Message{Plain: plain.String(), HTML: htmlB.String()}
+}
+
+// FormatWatchlistNotification formats a DM notification for a watchlist match.
+func FormatWatchlistNotification(watchedName, dealTitle, dealURL string, price string, discount int) string {
+	var sb strings.Builder
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("🔔 Deal alert for \"%s\"!\n", watchedName))
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  %s — %d%% off\n", dealTitle, discount))
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  💰 %s\n", price))
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  🔗 %s", dealURL))
+	return sb.String()
+}
+
+// FormatWatchlistFreeNotification formats a DM notification for a free game watchlist match.
+func FormatWatchlistFreeNotification(watchedName, dealTitle, dealURL string) string {
+	var sb strings.Builder
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("🔔 Free game alert for \"%s\"!\n", watchedName))
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  %s — Free on Epic Games Store\n", dealTitle))
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  🔗 %s", dealURL))
+	return sb.String()
+}
--- a/internal/matrix/client.go
+++ b/internal/matrix/client.go
@@ -0,0 +1,263 @@
+package matrix
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log/slog"
+	"sync"
+	"time"
+
+	"maunium.net/go/mautrix"
+	"maunium.net/go/mautrix/crypto/cryptohelper"
+	"maunium.net/go/mautrix/event"
+	"maunium.net/go/mautrix/id"
+)
+
+type Client struct {
+	client     *mautrix.Client
+	crypto     *cryptohelper.CryptoHelper
+	cancel     context.CancelFunc
+	syncCancel context.CancelFunc
+	hasE2EE    bool
+	startTime  time.Time
+
+	dmMu    sync.Mutex
+	dmCache map[id.UserID]id.RoomID // userID -> DM room
+}
+
+// New creates a new Matrix client with E2EE support via cryptohelper.
+// The cryptoDBPath is the path to the SQLite database for the crypto store
+// (e.g. "crypto.db"). Call RegisterMessageHandler before StartSync to
+// receive DM events.
+func New(homeserverURL, userID, accessToken, cryptoDBPath string) (*Client, error) {
+	uid := id.UserID(userID)
+	client, err := mautrix.NewClient(homeserverURL, uid, accessToken)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create matrix client: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	c := &Client{
+		client:    client,
+		dmCache:   make(map[id.UserID]id.RoomID),
+		startTime: time.Now(),
+	}
+
+	if cryptoDBPath != "" {
+		ch, err := cryptohelper.NewCryptoHelper(client, []byte("pastel_pickle_key"), cryptoDBPath)
+		if err != nil {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("init crypto helper: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		if err := ch.Init(context.Background()); err != nil {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("crypto helper init: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		client.Crypto = ch
+		c.crypto = ch
+
+		slog.Info("E2EE initialized", "device_id", client.DeviceID)
+	}
+
+	return c, nil
+}
+
+// RegisterMessageHandler registers a callback for incoming messages.
+// Must be called before StartSync. Ignores the bot's own messages and
+// messages from before the bot started (avoids replaying history).
+func (c *Client) RegisterMessageHandler(fn func(senderID id.UserID, roomID id.RoomID, body string)) {
+	syncer := c.client.Syncer.(*mautrix.DefaultSyncer)
+	syncer.OnEventType(event.EventMessage, func(ctx context.Context, evt *event.Event) {
+		// Ignore own messages
+		if evt.Sender == c.client.UserID {
+			return
+		}
+		// Ignore messages from before bot startup (history replay)
+		evtTime := time.UnixMilli(evt.Timestamp)
+		if evtTime.Before(c.startTime) {
+			return
+		}
+		msg := evt.Content.AsMessage()
+		if msg == nil || msg.Body == "" {
+			return
+		}
+		fn(evt.Sender, evt.RoomID, msg.Body)
+	})
+}
+
+// StartSync launches the background sync loop. Must be called after handler
+// registration so events are dispatched to registered callbacks.
+func (c *Client) StartSync() {
+	syncCtx, syncCancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+	c.syncCancel = syncCancel
+	go func() {
+		for {
+			if err := c.client.SyncWithContext(syncCtx); err != nil {
+				if syncCtx.Err() != nil {
+					return
+				}
+				slog.Warn("sync error, retrying in 10s", "error", err)
+				time.Sleep(10 * time.Second)
+			}
+		}
+	}()
+}
+
+// Whoami validates the access token by calling /whoami.
+func (c *Client) Whoami() (string, error) {
+	resp, err := c.client.Whoami(context.Background())
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", err
+	}
+	return resp.UserID.String(), nil
+}
+
+// JoinedRooms returns the list of rooms the bot has joined.
+func (c *Client) JoinedRooms() ([]string, error) {
+	resp, err := c.client.JoinedRooms(context.Background())
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	var rooms []string
+	for _, r := range resp.JoinedRooms {
+		rooms = append(rooms, r.String())
+	}
+	return rooms, nil
+}
+
+// SendDeal sends a formatted deal message to a room.
+func (c *Client) SendDeal(roomID, plainText, html string) error {
+	content := &event.MessageEventContent{
+		MsgType:       event.MsgText,
+		Body:          plainText,
+		Format:        event.FormatHTML,
+		FormattedBody: html,
+	}
+	_, err := c.client.SendMessageEvent(context.Background(), id.RoomID(roomID), event.EventMessage, content)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to send deal message: %w", err)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// SendNotice sends a notice message to a room (non-highlighting).
+func (c *Client) SendNotice(roomID, text string) error {
+	content := &event.MessageEventContent{
+		MsgType: event.MsgNotice,
+		Body:    text,
+	}
+	_, err := c.client.SendMessageEvent(context.Background(), id.RoomID(roomID), event.EventMessage, content)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to send notice: %w", err)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// GetDMRoom returns the DM room for a user, reusing an existing one if available.
+// Checks the in-memory cache first, then m.direct account data, and only creates
+// a new encrypted room as a last resort. Follows gogobee's pattern to avoid
+// opening duplicate DM rooms against the same user.
+func (c *Client) GetDMRoom(userID id.UserID) (id.RoomID, error) {
+	c.dmMu.Lock()
+	if roomID, ok := c.dmCache[userID]; ok {
+		c.dmMu.Unlock()
+		return roomID, nil
+	}
+	c.dmMu.Unlock()
+
+	// Check m.direct account data for existing DM rooms
+	var dmRooms map[id.UserID][]id.RoomID
+	err := c.client.GetAccountData(context.Background(), "m.direct", &dmRooms)
+	if err == nil {
+		if rooms, ok := dmRooms[userID]; ok && len(rooms) > 0 {
+			roomID := rooms[len(rooms)-1] // use most recent
+			c.dmMu.Lock()
+			c.dmCache[userID] = roomID
+			c.dmMu.Unlock()
+			return roomID, nil
+		}
+	}
+
+	// No existing DM room — create an encrypted one
+	resp, err := c.client.CreateRoom(context.Background(), &mautrix.ReqCreateRoom{
+		Preset:   "trusted_private_chat",
+		Invite:   []id.UserID{userID},
+		IsDirect: true,
+		InitialState: []*event.Event{
+			{
+				Type: event.StateEncryption,
+				Content: event.Content{
+					Parsed: &event.EncryptionEventContent{
+						Algorithm: id.AlgorithmMegolmV1,
+					},
+				},
+			},
+		},
+	})
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("create DM room: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	c.dmMu.Lock()
+	c.dmCache[userID] = resp.RoomID
+	c.dmMu.Unlock()
+
+	slog.Info("created DM room", "user", userID, "room", resp.RoomID)
+	return resp.RoomID, nil
+}
+
+// SendDM sends a direct message to a user. Reuses existing DM room if available.
+func (c *Client) SendDM(userID id.UserID, text string) error {
+	roomID, err := c.GetDMRoom(userID)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	content := &event.MessageEventContent{
+		MsgType: event.MsgText,
+		Body:    text,
+	}
+	_, err = c.client.SendMessageEvent(context.Background(), roomID, event.EventMessage, content)
+	return err
+}
+
+// StartPresenceHeartbeat starts a goroutine that sends online presence every 60 seconds.
+func (c *Client) StartPresenceHeartbeat() {
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+	c.cancel = cancel
+
+	go func() {
+		ticker := time.NewTicker(60 * time.Second)
+		defer ticker.Stop()
+
+		// Send immediately
+		c.sendPresence()
+
+		for {
+			select {
+			case <-ctx.Done():
+				return
+			case <-ticker.C:
+				c.sendPresence()
+			}
+		}
+	}()
+}
+
+func (c *Client) sendPresence() {
+	err := c.client.SetPresence(context.Background(), mautrix.ReqPresence{Presence: event.PresenceOnline})
+	if err != nil {
+		slog.Warn("failed to set presence", "error", err)
+	}
+}
+
+// Stop cancels the presence heartbeat and sync loop.
+func (c *Client) Stop() {
+	if c.cancel != nil {
+		c.cancel()
+	}
+	if c.syncCancel != nil {
+		c.syncCancel()
+	}
+	if c.crypto != nil {
+		c.crypto.Close()
+	}
+}
--- a/internal/preflight/preflight.go
+++ b/internal/preflight/preflight.go
@@ -0,0 +1,160 @@
+package preflight
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"net/http"
+
+	"github.com/prosolis/Pastel/internal/config"
+	"github.com/prosolis/Pastel/internal/matrix"
+)
+
+type Result struct {
+	Name   string
+	Status string // "pass", "fail", "skip"
+	Detail string
+}
+
+// Run executes all preflight checks and returns results.
+func Run(cfg *config.Config) []Result {
+	var results []Result
+
+	results = append(results, checkMatrix(cfg))
+	results = append(results, checkFrankfurter())
+
+	if cfg.HasSource("cheapshark") {
+		results = append(results, checkCheapShark())
+	} else {
+		results = append(results, Result{"CheapShark", "skip", "not in DEAL_SOURCES"})
+	}
+
+	results = append(results, checkEpic())
+
+	if cfg.ITADAPIKey != "" || cfg.HasSource("itad") {
+		results = append(results, checkITAD(cfg))
+	} else {
+		results = append(results, Result{"IsThereAnyDeal", "skip", "no API key and not in DEAL_SOURCES"})
+	}
+
+	return results
+}
+
+// PrintResults prints preflight results and returns true if all passed.
+func PrintResults(results []Result) bool {
+	allPass := true
+	for _, r := range results {
+		var icon string
+		switch r.Status {
+		case "pass":
+			icon = "✓"
+		case "fail":
+			icon = "✗"
+			allPass = false
+		case "skip":
+			icon = "–"
+		}
+		fmt.Printf("  %s %s: %s\n", icon, r.Name, r.Detail)
+	}
+	return allPass
+}
+
+func checkMatrix(cfg *config.Config) Result {
+	client, err := matrix.New(cfg.MatrixHomeserverURL, cfg.MatrixBotUserID, cfg.MatrixBotAccessToken, "")
+	if err != nil {
+		return Result{"Matrix", "fail", fmt.Sprintf("client error: %v", err)}
+	}
+
+	who, err := client.Whoami()
+	if err != nil {
+		return Result{"Matrix", "fail", fmt.Sprintf("whoami failed: %v", err)}
+	}
+
+	rooms, err := client.JoinedRooms()
+	if err != nil {
+		return Result{"Matrix", "fail", fmt.Sprintf("joined_rooms failed: %v", err)}
+	}
+
+	inRoom := false
+	for _, r := range rooms {
+		if r == cfg.MatrixDealsRoomID {
+			inRoom = true
+			break
+		}
+	}
+
+	if !inRoom {
+		return Result{"Matrix", "fail", fmt.Sprintf("bot %s is not in room %s", who, cfg.MatrixDealsRoomID)}
+	}
+
+	return Result{"Matrix", "pass", fmt.Sprintf("authenticated as %s, in target room", who)}
+}
+
+func checkCheapShark() Result {
+	resp, err := http.Get("https://www.cheapshark.com/api/1.0/deals?pageSize=1")
+	if err != nil {
+		return Result{"CheapShark", "fail", fmt.Sprintf("request failed: %v", err)}
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	var deals []json.RawMessage
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&deals); err != nil || len(deals) == 0 {
+		return Result{"CheapShark", "fail", "unexpected response format"}
+	}
+
+	return Result{"CheapShark", "pass", "API reachable"}
+}
+
+func checkEpic() Result {
+	resp, err := http.Get("https://store-site-backend-static.ak.epicgames.com/freeGamesPromotions?locale=en-US")
+	if err != nil {
+		return Result{"Epic Games", "fail", fmt.Sprintf("request failed: %v", err)}
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	var result struct {
+		Data struct {
+			Catalog struct {
+				SearchStore struct {
+					Elements []json.RawMessage `json:"elements"`
+				} `json:"searchStore"`
+			} `json:"Catalog"`
+		} `json:"data"`
+	}
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&result); err != nil {
+		return Result{"Epic Games", "fail", "unexpected response format"}
+	}
+
+	return Result{"Epic Games", "pass", fmt.Sprintf("API reachable, %d elements", len(result.Data.Catalog.SearchStore.Elements))}
+}
+
+func checkFrankfurter() Result {
+	resp, err := http.Get("https://api.frankfurter.dev/v1/latest?base=USD&symbols=CAD,EUR,GBP")
+	if err != nil {
+		return Result{"Frankfurter", "fail", fmt.Sprintf("request failed: %v", err)}
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	var result struct {
+		Rates map[string]float64 `json:"rates"`
+	}
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(resp.Body).Decode(&result); err != nil || len(result.Rates) == 0 {
+		return Result{"Frankfurter", "fail", "no rates returned"}
+	}
+
+	return Result{"Frankfurter", "pass", fmt.Sprintf("rates: %v", result.Rates)}
+}
+
+func checkITAD(cfg *config.Config) Result {
+	url := fmt.Sprintf("https://api.isthereanydeal.com/games/lookup/v1?key=%s&appid=220", cfg.ITADAPIKey)
+	resp, err := http.Get(url)
+	if err != nil {
+		return Result{"IsThereAnyDeal", "fail", fmt.Sprintf("request failed: %v", err)}
+	}
+	defer resp.Body.Close()
+
+	if resp.StatusCode == 401 || resp.StatusCode == 403 {
+		return Result{"IsThereAnyDeal", "fail", "invalid API key"}
+	}
+
+	return Result{"IsThereAnyDeal", "pass", "API key valid"}
+}
--- a/internal/watchlist/commands.go
+++ b/internal/watchlist/commands.go
@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+package watchlist
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"log/slog"
+	"strings"
+	"time"
+
+	"maunium.net/go/mautrix/id"
+)
+
+// DMSender is the interface for sending DMs to users.
+type DMSender interface {
+	SendDM(userID id.UserID, text string) error
+}
+
+// CommandHandler handles watchlist commands received via DM.
+type CommandHandler struct {
+	store  *Store
+	sender DMSender
+}
+
+// NewCommandHandler creates a new command handler.
+func NewCommandHandler(store *Store, sender DMSender) *CommandHandler {
+	return &CommandHandler{store: store, sender: sender}
+}
+
+// HandleMessage parses and dispatches a DM command.
+func (h *CommandHandler) HandleMessage(senderID, body string) {
+	body = strings.TrimSpace(body)
+	if body == "" {
+		return
+	}
+
+	var cmd, args string
+	if idx := strings.IndexByte(body, ' '); idx > 0 {
+		cmd = strings.ToLower(body[:idx])
+		args = strings.TrimSpace(body[idx+1:])
+	} else {
+		cmd = strings.ToLower(body)
+	}
+
+	uid := id.UserID(senderID)
+
+	switch cmd {
+	case "!watch":
+		h.handleWatch(uid, args)
+	case "!unwatch":
+		h.handleUnwatch(uid, args)
+	case "!extend":
+		h.handleExtend(uid, args)
+	case "!watchlist":
+		h.handleList(uid)
+	case "!help":
+		h.handleHelp(uid)
+	}
+}
+
+func (h *CommandHandler) handleWatch(userID id.UserID, gameName string) {
+	if gameName == "" {
+		h.reply(userID, "Usage: !watch <game name>")
+		return
+	}
+
+	added, err := h.store.AddWatch(string(userID), gameName)
+	if err != nil {
+		slog.Error("watchlist: add failed", "user", userID, "game", gameName, "error", err)
+		h.reply(userID, "Something went wrong. Please try again.")
+		return
+	}
+
+	if !added {
+		h.reply(userID, fmt.Sprintf("You're already watching \"%s\".", gameName))
+		return
+	}
+
+	expires := time.Now().Add(watchDuration)
+	h.reply(userID, fmt.Sprintf("Added \"%s\" to your watchlist. I'll DM you when a deal appears. Expires %s.",
+		gameName, expires.Format("January 2, 2006")))
+}
+
+func (h *CommandHandler) handleUnwatch(userID id.UserID, gameName string) {
+	if gameName == "" {
+		h.reply(userID, "Usage: !unwatch <game name>")
+		return
+	}
+
+	removed, err := h.store.RemoveWatch(string(userID), gameName)
+	if err != nil {
+		slog.Error("watchlist: remove failed", "user", userID, "game", gameName, "error", err)
+		h.reply(userID, "Something went wrong. Please try again.")
+		return
+	}
+
+	if !removed {
+		h.reply(userID, fmt.Sprintf("No watch found for \"%s\".", gameName))
+		return
+	}
+
+	h.reply(userID, fmt.Sprintf("Removed \"%s\" from your watchlist.", gameName))
+}
+
+func (h *CommandHandler) handleExtend(userID id.UserID, gameName string) {
+	if gameName == "" {
+		h.reply(userID, "Usage: !extend <game name>")
+		return
+	}
+
+	extended, err := h.store.ExtendWatch(string(userID), gameName)
+	if err != nil {
+		slog.Error("watchlist: extend failed", "user", userID, "game", gameName, "error", err)
+		h.reply(userID, "Something went wrong. Please try again.")
+		return
+	}
+
+	if !extended {
+		h.reply(userID, fmt.Sprintf("No watch found for \"%s\".", gameName))
+		return
+	}
+
+	expires := time.Now().Add(watchDuration)
+	h.reply(userID, fmt.Sprintf("Extended \"%s\" — now expires %s.",
+		gameName, expires.Format("January 2, 2006")))
+}
+
+func (h *CommandHandler) handleList(userID id.UserID) {
+	entries, err := h.store.ListWatches(string(userID))
+	if err != nil {
+		slog.Error("watchlist: list failed", "user", userID, "error", err)
+		h.reply(userID, "Something went wrong. Please try again.")
+		return
+	}
+
+	if len(entries) == 0 {
+		h.reply(userID, "Your watchlist is empty. Use !watch <game name> to add one.")
+		return
+	}
+
+	var sb strings.Builder
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("Your watchlist (%d):\n", len(entries)))
+	for _, e := range entries {
+		sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  - %s (expires %s)\n", e.GameName, e.ExpiresAt.Format("January 2, 2006")))
+	}
+	sb.WriteString("\nCommands: !watch, !unwatch, !extend, !watchlist")
+
+	h.reply(userID, sb.String())
+}
+
+func (h *CommandHandler) handleHelp(userID id.UserID) {
+	h.reply(userID, "Watchlist commands:\n"+
+		"  !watch <game name> — Watch for deals on a game\n"+
+		"  !unwatch <game name> — Remove a game from your watchlist\n"+
+		"  !extend <game name> — Reset the 180-day expiry timer\n"+
+		"  !watchlist — Show your current watches\n"+
+		"  !help — Show this message\n\n"+
+		"Watches expire after 180 days. You'll get a reminder 7 days before.")
+}
+
+func (h *CommandHandler) reply(userID id.UserID, text string) {
+	if err := h.sender.SendDM(userID, text); err != nil {
+		slog.Error("watchlist: failed to send DM", "user", userID, "error", err)
+	}
+}
--- a/internal/watchlist/watchlist.go
+++ b/internal/watchlist/watchlist.go
@@ -0,0 +1,170 @@
+package watchlist
+
+import (
+	"strings"
+	"time"
+	"unicode"
+
+	"github.com/jmoiron/sqlx"
+)
+
+const watchDuration = 180 * 24 * time.Hour
+
+// WatchEntry represents a single watchlist entry.
+type WatchEntry struct {
+	ID                 int64     `db:"id"`
+	UserID             string    `db:"user_id"`
+	GameName           string    `db:"game_name"`
+	GameNameNormalized string    `db:"game_name_normalized"`
+	CreatedAt          time.Time `db:"created_at"`
+	ExpiresAt          time.Time `db:"expires_at"`
+	ExpiryWarned       int       `db:"expiry_warned"`
+}
+
+// Match represents a user whose watchlist entry matched a deal.
+type Match struct {
+	UserID   string
+	GameName string // original user-provided name for display
+}
+
+// Store handles watchlist database operations.
+type Store struct {
+	db *sqlx.DB
+}
+
+// NewStore creates a new watchlist store.
+func NewStore(db *sqlx.DB) *Store {
+	return &Store{db: db}
+}
+
+// Normalize lowercases, strips non-alphanumeric (keeping spaces), and collapses whitespace.
+func Normalize(s string) string {
+	s = strings.ToLower(s)
+	var b strings.Builder
+	for _, r := range s {
+		if unicode.IsLetter(r) || unicode.IsDigit(r) || r == ' ' {
+			b.WriteRune(r)
+		}
+	}
+	return strings.Join(strings.Fields(b.String()), " ")
+}
+
+// AddWatch adds a game to a user's watchlist. Returns false if already watched.
+func (s *Store) AddWatch(userID, gameName string) (bool, error) {
+	normalized := Normalize(gameName)
+	if normalized == "" {
+		return false, nil
+	}
+	expiresAt := time.Now().Add(watchDuration).UTC().Format(time.RFC3339)
+	result, err := s.db.Exec(
+		`INSERT OR IGNORE INTO watchlist (user_id, game_name, game_name_normalized, expires_at)
+		 VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?)`,
+		userID, gameName, normalized, expiresAt,
+	)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, err
+	}
+	rows, _ := result.RowsAffected()
+	return rows > 0, nil
+}
+
+// RemoveWatch removes a game from a user's watchlist. Returns false if not found.
+func (s *Store) RemoveWatch(userID, gameName string) (bool, error) {
+	normalized := Normalize(gameName)
+	result, err := s.db.Exec(
+		"DELETE FROM watchlist WHERE user_id = ? AND game_name_normalized = ?",
+		userID, normalized,
+	)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, err
+	}
+	rows, _ := result.RowsAffected()
+	return rows > 0, nil
+}
+
+// ExtendWatch resets the expiry to 180 days from now. Returns false if not found.
+func (s *Store) ExtendWatch(userID, gameName string) (bool, error) {
+	normalized := Normalize(gameName)
+	expiresAt := time.Now().Add(watchDuration).UTC().Format(time.RFC3339)
+	result, err := s.db.Exec(
+		`UPDATE watchlist SET expires_at = ?, expiry_warned = 0
+		 WHERE user_id = ? AND game_name_normalized = ?`,
+		expiresAt, userID, normalized,
+	)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, err
+	}
+	rows, _ := result.RowsAffected()
+	return rows > 0, nil
+}
+
+// ListWatches returns all active watches for a user.
+func (s *Store) ListWatches(userID string) ([]WatchEntry, error) {
+	var entries []WatchEntry
+	err := s.db.Select(&entries,
+		`SELECT id, user_id, game_name, game_name_normalized, created_at, expires_at, expiry_warned
+		 FROM watchlist WHERE user_id = ? AND expires_at > CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+		 ORDER BY created_at`,
+		userID,
+	)
+	return entries, err
+}
+
+// FindMatchingUsers finds all users whose watchlist entries match the given deal title.
+// Loads all active entries and checks normalized substring containment in Go.
+func (s *Store) FindMatchingUsers(dealTitle string) ([]Match, error) {
+	normalizedTitle := Normalize(dealTitle)
+
+	var entries []WatchEntry
+	err := s.db.Select(&entries,
+		`SELECT user_id, game_name, game_name_normalized
+		 FROM watchlist WHERE expires_at > CURRENT_TIMESTAMP`,
+	)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+
+	var matches []Match
+	for _, e := range entries {
+		if strings.Contains(normalizedTitle, e.GameNameNormalized) {
+			matches = append(matches, Match{
+				UserID:   e.UserID,
+				GameName: e.GameName,
+			})
+		}
+	}
+	return matches, nil
+}
+
+// GetExpiringWatches returns entries expiring within the given number of days
+// that haven't been warned yet.
+func (s *Store) GetExpiringWatches(withinDays int) ([]WatchEntry, error) {
+	deadline := time.Now().AddDate(0, 0, withinDays).UTC().Format(time.RFC3339)
+	now := time.Now().UTC().Format(time.RFC3339)
+
+	var entries []WatchEntry
+	err := s.db.Select(&entries,
+		`SELECT id, user_id, game_name, game_name_normalized, created_at, expires_at, expiry_warned
+		 FROM watchlist
+		 WHERE expires_at > ? AND expires_at <= ? AND expiry_warned = 0`,
+		now, deadline,
+	)
+	return entries, err
+}
+
+// MarkExpiryWarned sets the expiry_warned flag on an entry.
+func (s *Store) MarkExpiryWarned(id int64) error {
+	_, err := s.db.Exec("UPDATE watchlist SET expiry_warned = 1 WHERE id = ?", id)
+	return err
+}
+
+// PurgeExpired deletes entries past their expiry date. Returns count deleted.
+func (s *Store) PurgeExpired() (int, error) {
+	now := time.Now().UTC().Format(time.RFC3339)
+	result, err := s.db.Exec("DELETE FROM watchlist WHERE expires_at <= ?", now)
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, err
+	}
+	rows, _ := result.RowsAffected()
+	return int(rows), nil
+}
--- a/pastel.service
+++ b/pastel.service
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+[Unit]
+Description=Pastel — Matrix gaming deals bot
+After=network-online.target
+Wants=network-online.target
+
+[Service]
+Type=simple
+WorkingDirectory=/opt/pastel
+ExecStart=/opt/pastel/pastel
+EnvironmentFile=/opt/pastel/.env
+Restart=on-failure
+RestartSec=10
+
+# Hardening
+NoNewPrivileges=true
+ProtectSystem=strict
+ProtectHome=true
+ReadWritePaths=/opt/pastel
+PrivateTmp=true
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target