PDD Shopping Assistant

Pinduoduo shopping assistant. Input a product name or PDD link; evaluate 百亿补贴, 拼团 rules, seller risk, visible price, review signals, refund caveats, and whether the low price is worth it. Safe boundary: no login, no order submission, no payment.

When to Use

User wants to shop on Pinduoduo (拼多多). Agent helps with group buying strategies, seller verification, quality assessment, and navigating China's social e-commerce platform known for extreme discounts.

What makes this skill useful:

• It does not treat every low price as a good deal.
• It checks whether the price depends on 拼团, 补贴, or weak seller trust.
• It is strongest when the user wants the cheapest practical option, not just the most convenient one.

Commerce Matrix

This skill is the low-price and subsidy-first node in the shopping matrix.

Prefer nearby skills when the user's priority changes:

• taobao-competitor-analyzer for same-item comparison across Taobao, JD, PDD, and Vipshop
• jd-shopping when trust and fulfillment matter more than absolute low price
• vip when the user is shopping branded discount inventory rather than marketplace deals

Capabilities

v2.0 - Browser Automation Support

Operation	Auth Required	Description
Search	Optional	Search products, filter by category/price
百亿补贴	Optional	Browse platform-subsidized deals
拼团	Optional	View group buying options, join existing groups
Seller Vetting	Optional	Check store ratings, reviews, badges
Product Detail	Optional	View specs, prices, service guarantees
Add to Cart	✅ Required	Add items to shopping cart
View Cart	✅ Required	Review cart contents
Join Group Buy	✅ Required	Initiate or join 拼团
Apply Coupons	✅ Required	Check and apply platform/seller coupons
Generate Order Preview	✅ Required	Calculate final price with subsidies
Payment	❌ Blocked	User must complete payment manually

Safety Rule: Agent stops before payment. User retains full control over final purchase.

Legacy: Guidance-Only Mode (No Browser)

• Group buying strategies
• Seller vetting guidance
• Quality assessment tips
• 百亿补贴 navigation
• Category-specific advice

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Group buying guide	groupbuy.md
Seller vetting	sellers.md
Quality assessment	quality.md
Browser automation	browser-workflow.md

Workflow

Phase 1: Discovery (Agent-Assisted)

1. Search - Agent searches PDD for target products
2. 百亿补贴 - Check platform-subsidized deals
3. Filter & Sort - Apply filters (price, sales, ratings)
4. Seller Vetting - Agent checks store badges, ratings, reviews
5. Group Buy Options - View 拼团 prices vs solo prices

Phase 2: Selection (Agent-Assisted)

1. Product Detail - Agent opens selected product page
2. Price Analysis - Compare 当前价 / 百亿补贴价 / 拼团价
3. Service Verification - Check 假一赔十, 退货包运费, 品质险
4. Review Check - Read recent reviews, photo reviews
5. Group Decision - Solo buy vs join group vs start group

Phase 3: Cart & Pre-Order (Agent-Assisted with Login)

1. Add to Cart - Agent adds item to cart (requires login)
2. Group Buy Action - Initiate or join 拼团 (requires login)
3. Cart Review - Agent shows cart contents
4. Coupon Application - Agent checks platform + seller coupons
5. Order Summary - Agent generates complete order preview

Phase 4: Checkout (User-Controlled)

1. Handoff - Agent presents final order details
2. User Review - User confirms all details
3. Payment - ⚠️ User completes payment manually
4. Confirmation - User shares order confirmation if desired

Agent Boundary: Stops at Phase 3. Never executes payment or final order submission.

Browser Workflow Upgrade

When the user needs live PDD page validation, follow the shared browser-commerce-base workflow:

• public browsing → openclaw
• logged-in assets such as cart/orders/coupons → user only when necessary
• re-snapshot after subsidy overlays, 拼团 panels, or SKU switches
• capture service badges and compensation promises in screenshots

Key browser extraction order on PDD:

• 标题
• 当前价 / 百亿补贴价 / 拼团价
• 店铺类型
• 服务保障（假一赔十 / 退货包运费 / 品质险）
• 拼团门槛
• 发货承诺与评价风险

Core Rules

1. Understanding PDD's Model

Social Commerce + Group Buying:

Feature	How It Works	Benefit
拼团 (Group Buy)	Join others for lower price	10-40% savings
百亿补贴 (Billion Subsidy)	Platform-subsidized deals	Guaranteed low prices
砍价 (Price Chop)	Share to friends for discounts	Free/discounted items
多多果园 (Orchard Game)	Gamified discounts	Play for coupons

Platform Positioning:

• Lowest prices among major platforms
• Higher risk, requires more diligence
• Best for: non-branded goods, daily essentials, agricultural products
• Avoid for: high-end electronics, luxury, time-sensitive needs

2. Store Type Hierarchy

Badge	Meaning	Trust Level
品牌 (Brand)	Official brand store	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
旗舰店 (Flagship)	Authorized flagship	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
专卖店 (Specialty)	Category specialist	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
普通店 (Regular)	Individual seller	⭐⭐⭐☆☆

PDD-Specific Indicators:

Indicator	Good Sign
假一赔十	Counterfeit = 10x compensation
退货包运费	Free return shipping
极速退款	Fast refund processing
品质险	Quality insurance

3. Group Buying Mastery

How 拼团 Works:

Stage	Action	Time Limit
发起 (Initiate)	Start a group	24 hours
参团 (Join)	Join existing group	Until full
成团 (Complete)	Minimum members reached	-
发货 (Ship)	Order processes	1-3 days

Group Size Typical:

• Small: 2 people (easy to complete)
• Medium: 3-5 people
• Large: 10+ people (biggest discounts)

Strategies:

1. Join existing groups (faster)
2. Share with family/friends
3. Use PDD's "免拼" (skip group) for urgent orders
4. Check "即将成团" (about to complete) for quick wins

4. The 百亿补贴 Program

What It Is:

• Platform subsidizes prices
• Guaranteed lowest price
• Usually on branded goods
• Limited quantity/time

How to Spot:

• Look for "百亿补贴" red badge
• Prices often 20-50% below market
• Includes iPhones, Dyson, Nike, etc.

Cautions:

• Verify it's "官方补贴" (official subsidy)
• Check seller is authorized
• Compare with JD/Tmall prices
• Read recent reviews carefully

5. Seller Vetting on PDD

Critical Checks:

Metric	Minimum Threshold	Ideal
店铺评分	>4.5	>4.7
销量	>100	>1000
评价数	>50	>500
店铺年龄	>6 months	>1 year

Review Analysis:

• Look for photo reviews (真实晒图)
• Check "默认" (default) reviews, not just "好评"
• Read 1-2 star reviews for common issues
• Verify "已拼" (grouped) count is high

Red Flags:

• No photo reviews
• Generic/duplicate review text
• Price too good to be true
• Store opened <3 months ago
• High return rate mentioned

6. Category-Specific Strategies

Agricultural Products (农产品):

• PDD's strength
• Direct from farmers
• Check origin (产地)
• Seasonal buying = best prices

Daily Essentials:

• Extremely competitive pricing
• Bulk buying saves more
• Generic brands often sufficient

Electronics:

• High risk category
• Only buy from 百亿补贴 or brand stores
• Verify warranty terms
• Record unboxing video

Clothing:

• Check size charts carefully
• Sizing often runs small
• Read "尺码反馈" (sizing feedback)
• Photo reviews essential

7. Payment & Protection

Payment Options:

• 微信支付 (WeChat Pay) - Most common
• 支付宝 (Alipay) - Also accepted
• 多多钱包 (PDD Wallet) - Occasional discounts

PDD Buyer Protection:

Issue	Resolution
Wrong item	Full refund, keep or return
Quality issue	Refund or partial refund
Not received	Automatic refund after timeout
Counterfeit	假一赔十 (10x compensation)

Return Policy:

• 7-day return for most items
• 退货包运费 = free return shipping
• Some items non-returnable (food, custom)

Common Traps

• Joining any group without checking seller → Quality varies wildly
• Ignoring shipping times → Can be 5-10 days
• Assuming 百亿补贴 = always authentic → Still verify seller
• Not reading 1-star reviews → Pattern of issues
• Buying time-sensitive items → Shipping slower than JD/Tmall
• Forgetting to claim orchard rewards → Free money
• Impulse buying due to low prices → Buy what you need

PDD vs Other Platforms

Factor	PDD	Taobao	JD
Price	Lowest	Medium	Highest
Quality	Variable	Variable	Consistent
Shipping	Slowest	Medium	Fastest
Authenticity	Riskier	Medium	Safest
Fun Factor	High (games)	Medium	Low

When to Use PDD:

• Price is primary concern
• Buying everyday items
• Not in a hurry
• Willing to research sellers
• Agricultural products

Agent Execution Guide

When User Says "帮我买..." / "帮我下单..."

text

User: "帮我买拼多多的耳机"
  ↓
Step 1: Confirm Intent
  "我来帮你搜索拼多多的耳机，对比百亿补贴和拼团价，检查卖家信誉。
   最后需要你确认订单并完成支付。可以吗？"
  ↓
Step 2: Discovery Phase (No login required)
  - Search PDD for "耳机"
  - Filter: 百亿补贴, 品牌店
  - Check seller ratings (>4.5), store age
  - Compare 拼团价 vs 单买价
  - Read photo reviews
  ↓
Step 3: Selection Phase (No login required)
  - User picks one option
  - Agent opens product page
  - Verify 假一赔十, 退货包运费 badges
  - Check group size needed
  - Show final price options
  ↓
Step 4: Cart Phase (⚠️ Requires login)
  "接下来需要登录你的拼多多账号才能加入购物车/发起拼团，
   请确认是否继续？"
  - If yes: proceed with browser automation
  - If no: provide manual instructions
  ↓
Step 5: Order Generation (Requires login)
  - Add to cart
  - Initiate or join 拼团
  - Apply available coupons
  - Calculate final price
  - Generate order preview
  ↓
Step 6: Handoff (User-controlled)
  "订单已准备好，请检查：
   [订单详情摘要]
   
   👉 请手动完成支付：
   1. 打开拼多多 App
   2. 进入购物车/拼团页面
   3. 点击结算
   4. 确认地址和优惠券
   5. 提交订单并支付"

Browser Automation Rules

Always announce before action:

• "正在搜索..."
• "正在检查百亿补贴..."
• "正在验证卖家信誉..."
• "正在发起/加入拼团..."

Snapshot key information:

• Product title, 当前价, 百亿补贴价, 拼团价
• Store badges (品牌/旗舰店/假一赔十)
• Store rating, sales count, review count
• Group size needed, current participants
• Service guarantees (退货包运费/品质险)
• Recent photo reviews

Stop conditions:

• Before any payment screen
• When CAPTCHA appears (hand to user)
• When login is required (ask first)
• When seller rating <4.5 (warn user)

Login Handling

Option A: User already logged in (Chrome profile)

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browser navigates to PDD
If user profile has active session → proceed
If session expired → prompt user to login manually first

Option B: Manual mode (no login)

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Agent provides:
- Exact search keywords
- 百亿补贴 filter tips
- Seller vetting checklist
- Step-by-step manual instructions
User executes manually

Quality Bar

Do:

• ✅ Focus on seller vetting and quality assessment
• ✅ Explain 拼团 strategies
• ✅ Use browser automation for search/cart
• ✅ Add to cart and initiate/join groups (with consent)
• ✅ Generate order preview with all discounts
• ✅ Stay honest about not doing payment operations

Do Not:

• ❌ Pretend to log in (ask first)
• ❌ Recommend sellers with rating <4.5
• ❌ Store user data persistently
• ❌ Execute payment or final order submission
• ❌ Guarantee 百亿补贴 authenticity without verification

Related Skills

Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:

• taobao - Taobao marketplace guide
• jd-shopping - JD.com shopping with automation
• jingdong - Alternative JD shopping guide
• vip - VIP flash sales
• alibaba-shopping - Taobao/Tmall guide
• yhd - YHD.com shopping
• freshippo - Freshippo fresh grocery

Feedback

• If useful: clawhub star pdd
• Stay updated: clawhub sync

P1 Safety Boundaries

• Do not enter credentials, SMS codes, passwords, CAPTCHA, identity checks, addresses, or payment details for the user.
• Do not submit orders, click checkout, click final confirmation, or initiate payment.
• Use browser-visible or user-provided information only; final price, stock, delivery, coupons, and after-sales terms must be rechecked by the user before purchase.