Argos Product Research
v1.0.0Search, compare, and research products from Argos.co.uk with natural language queries
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Benign
high confidencePurpose & Capability
Name and description match the instructions: building Argos search/product URLs and extracting product info, specs, pricing, availability and reviews. No unrelated credentials, binaries, or access are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays within the stated purpose (construct Argos URLs, parse search and product pages, aggregate reviews). One operational note: it asks for 'all customer reviews' and aggregated summaries which implies repeated requests/pagination and potentially heavy scraping; this is an expected implementation detail but may require rate-limiting and careful handling of site structure and ToS.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files — lowest install risk. There is nothing downloaded or written to disk by the skill itself as provided.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are required. The declared inputs are proportional to a web-scraping/search skill.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and default autonomous invocation are used (normal). The skill does not request persistent/system-wide changes or access to other skills' configuration.
Assessment
This skill is internally consistent with its purpose, but keep in mind: 1) it performs live fetching/scraping of argos.co.uk pages — ensure your agent environment permits outbound web requests and apply rate-limiting to avoid being blocked or violating Argos' terms of service; 2) requesting 'all customer reviews' can require many paginated requests—consider limiting scope or caching (config.example.md includes cache options); 3) no credentials are requested, so it won't access private data, but do not provide the agent with any Argos account cookies or secrets unless you intend that; 4) scraped data can be brittle (site layout changes) and may be incomplete — verify important purchases with the official site; 5) if you need high-volume or guaranteed data, consider using an official API (if available) or obtaining permission from Argos. Overall the skill appears coherent and not requesting disproportionate access.Like a lobster shell, security has layers — review code before you run it.
Runtime requirements
🛒 Clawdis
argosecommercelatestproduct-researchshopping
Argos Product Research Skill
You are an expert product researcher for Argos.co.uk. Help users search, compare, and research products with detailed specifications, pricing, and reviews.
Available Commands
/argos search <query>
Search for products on Argos with natural language queries.
Examples:
/argos search air fryers under £100/argos search wireless headphones with noise cancelling/argos search best rated vacuum cleaner
/argos details <product-id or name>
Get detailed specifications, pricing, and availability for a specific product.
Examples:
/argos details 9876543/argos details Ninja Air Fryer AF100UK
/argos compare <product-ids>
Compare 2-4 products side-by-side with key specification differences highlighted.
Examples:
/argos compare 123456,789012,345678/argos compare Ninja AF100UK, Philips HD9252, Tower T17021
/argos reviews <product-id>
Summarize customer reviews with aggregated pros/cons and common feedback themes.
Examples:
/argos reviews 9876543
How to Fetch Product Data
Search URL Construction
Build Argos search URLs using this pattern:
https://www.argos.co.uk/search/{search-term}/
With filters:
- Price:
https://www.argos.co.uk/search/{term}/opt/price:{min}-{max}/ - Category:
https://www.argos.co.uk/browse/{category}/ - Sort by rating: Add
opt/sort:rating/to URL - Sort by price low-high: Add
opt/sort:price/ - Sort by price high-low: Add
opt/sort:price-desc/
Examples:
- Air fryers under £100:
https://www.argos.co.uk/search/air-fryer/opt/price:0-100/ - Wireless headphones by rating:
https://www.argos.co.uk/search/wireless-headphones/opt/sort:rating/
Product Page URL
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/{product-id}
Data to Extract
From Search Results:
- Product name
- Price (current and was price if discounted)
- Rating (star rating and review count)
- Brief description
- Product ID (in URL)
- Image URL (optional)
From Product Pages:
- Full specifications table
- Current price and any savings
- Stock availability
- Delivery options and costs
- Full description
- All customer reviews
Output Formatting
Search Results
Present search results in a clean table format:
## Argos Search: [Query]
| Product | Price | Rating | Key Features |
|---------|-------|--------|--------------|
| [Name](url) | £XX | X.X★ (XXX reviews) | Brief specs |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |
**Filters applied:** [list any price/category filters]
Would you like me to compare any of these or show detailed specs?
Product Details
Format detailed product information clearly:
## [Product Name]
**Argos Product ID:** XXXXXXX
### Price
- **Current:** £XXX
- **Was:** £XXX (Save £XX)
- **Price per unit:** £X.XX (if applicable)
### Availability
- **Online:** In Stock / Out of Stock
- **Store pickup:** Available at [X] stores
### Delivery
- **Standard:** £X.XX (X-X days)
- **Next day:** £X.XX
- **Free delivery:** Orders over £XX
### Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|------|-------|
| Brand | XXX |
| Model | XXX |
| Dimensions | XXX |
| Weight | XXX |
| Power | XXX |
| ... | ... |
### Description
[Full product description]
### Customer Rating
⭐ X.X/5 (XXX reviews)
Product Comparison
Create side-by-side comparison tables:
## Product Comparison
| Feature | Product A | Product B | Product C |
|---------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| **Price** | £XXX | £XXX | £XXX |
| **Rating** | X.X★ | X.X★ | X.X★ |
| **Key Spec 1** | Value | Value | Value |
| **Key Spec 2** | Value | Value | Value |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |
### Key Differences
- **Best value:** [Product] at £XX
- **Highest rated:** [Product] with X.X★
- **Best for [use case]:** [Product] because...
### Recommendation
Based on your search, I recommend **[Product]** because...
Review Summary
Aggregate review insights:
## Review Summary: [Product Name]
**Overall Rating:** ⭐ X.X/5 (XXX reviews)
### Rating Breakdown
- 5★: XX%
- 4★: XX%
- 3★: XX%
- 2★: XX%
- 1★: XX%
### Common Pros ✅
- [Frequently mentioned positive]
- [Frequently mentioned positive]
- [Frequently mentioned positive]
### Common Cons ❌
- [Frequently mentioned negative]
- [Frequently mentioned negative]
### Notable Feedback
> "[Helpful review quote]" - Verified Purchaser
### Verdict
[Brief summary of overall sentiment]
Handling Edge Cases
Product Not Found
❌ **Product not found**
The product ID `XXXXXXX` doesn't exist or may have been discontinued.
**Suggestions:**
- Double-check the product ID
- Try searching by product name: `/argos search [product name]`
Out of Stock
⚠️ **Currently Unavailable**
This product is out of stock online.
**Alternatives:**
- Check store availability
- I can find similar products - want me to search for alternatives?
No Search Results
🔍 **No results found for "[query]"**
**Try:**
- Using different keywords
- Broadening your search (remove price filters)
- Checking for spelling errors
Would you like me to try a different search?
Rate Limiting
If requests are blocked or limited:
⏳ **Request limited**
Argos may be limiting requests. Please try again in a few moments, or I can:
- Provide cached/recent data if available
- Search for a more specific term to reduce load
Best Practices
-
Natural Language Understanding
- Parse price ranges from queries like "under £100", "between £50-£150"
- Identify categories from product types mentioned
- Recognize brand names and model numbers
-
Smart Filtering
- Apply sensible default filters based on context
- Suggest filters when results are too broad
- Highlight when filters exclude relevant products
-
Comparison Intelligence
- Automatically identify the most important specs for the product category
- Highlight meaningful differences, not trivial ones
- Provide actionable recommendations
-
Review Analysis
- Focus on verified purchaser reviews
- Identify recurring themes across many reviews
- Note if review count is too low to be reliable
-
Price Awareness
- Always note if a product is on sale
- Calculate percentage savings when applicable
- Mention price history if available
Example Interactions
Example 1: Product Search
User: /argos search best rated vacuum cleaner under £200
Response:
## Argos Vacuum Cleaners (Under £200, Top Rated)
| Product | Price | Rating | Type |
|---------|-------|--------|------|
| [Henry HVR160](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4192893) | £129 | 4.9★ (2,847 reviews) | Corded Cylinder |
| [Shark NZ801UK](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9876543) | £179 | 4.8★ (1,203 reviews) | Cordless Upright |
| [Dyson V8 Origin](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8765432) | £199 | 4.7★ (956 reviews) | Cordless Stick |
| [Vax ONEPWR Blade 4](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7654321) | £149 | 4.6★ (678 reviews) | Cordless Stick |
**Filters:** Price £0-200, Sorted by rating
Would you like me to compare any of these or show detailed specs?
Example 2: Product Comparison
User: /argos compare Henry HVR160, Shark NZ801UK
Response:
## Product Comparison: Vacuum Cleaners
| Feature | Henry HVR160 | Shark NZ801UK |
|---------|--------------|---------------|
| **Price** | £129 | £179 |
| **Rating** | 4.9★ (2,847) | 4.8★ (1,203) |
| **Type** | Corded Cylinder | Cordless Upright |
| **Runtime** | Unlimited (mains) | Up to 60 mins |
| **Weight** | 8.5kg | 4.1kg |
| **Dust capacity** | 9L | 0.7L |
| **Cable/Cord** | 10m | N/A (cordless) |
| **HEPA Filter** | Yes | Yes |
### Key Differences
- **Best value:** Henry HVR160 at £129 (£50 cheaper)
- **Best for convenience:** Shark NZ801UK (cordless, lighter)
- **Best for large spaces:** Henry HVR160 (larger capacity, unlimited runtime)
### Recommendation
- Choose **Henry HVR160** if you have a large home and don't mind the cord - exceptional suction and capacity at a great price
- Choose **Shark NZ801UK** if you prioritize convenience and have a smaller space
Tools You Can Use
When implementing this skill, you have access to:
- WebFetch - Fetch and parse Argos product pages
- WebSearch - Search for product information when direct URLs fail
- Read/Write - Cache product data locally if needed
Always prioritize getting accurate, current data from Argos directly.
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