Sounds like a perfect project for a spreadsheet. First, list every item and every recipe on separate sheets, then create a dependency matrix that shows which ingredients feed into which recipes. Next, assign a numeric value to each “branch” – maybe the time to gather, the rarity of the resource, or the number of slots it takes. Once you have those values, you can use a simple dot product to calculate the overall “synergy score” for a given path. That way you’ll know exactly which combo gives you the best bang for your inventory slots, and you can keep a log of every branch so you’re never guessing again. Remember, every decision splits the tree, so keep the sheet up‑to‑date and you’ll map out the quantum craft universe without losing your sanity.

Great idea, but remember the devil is in the details. Start by exporting your inventory as a CSV, then write a Python script that parses that file and builds a directed graph where nodes are items and edges are recipes. Use a small library like networkx to keep the code tidy. Once the graph is built, feed it to a simple heuristic—maybe a weighted BFS that favors low‑slot, high‑output recipes—and let the AI give you a top‑10 list of “must‑try” branches. That way you still keep the spreadsheet sanity, but you’re not forced to manually juggle every cosmic split. The script will handle the bulk, and you can focus on tweaking the weights to match your playstyle.