VIP

Help users decide whether Vipshop is the best place for branded discount buying, then assist with browser automation for flash sales, inventory checks, cart...

Security Scan

The skill's requests and instructions match its stated purpose (Vipshop browsing, inventory checks, add-to-cart pre-checkout) and it does not ask for unrelated credentials or install code — it is internally coherent.

Purpose & Capability

Name, description, and the operations listed (search, flash-sale browsing, inventory checks, brand verification, add-to-cart, coupon application, order preview) are consistent. The skill appropriately requires login for add-to-cart/cart operations; no unrelated environment variables, binaries, or external services are requested.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md and references contain explicit browser automation steps, CSS selectors, and snapshot extraction for product and cart pages — all appropriate for the stated automation tasks. The instructions explicitly stop before payment and require explicit user consent to login. Note: the workflow will collect user-sensitive data necessary for the task (addresses, cart contents, order preview) and references snapshot.extract operations; the skill does not state how snapshots or extracted data are stored or retained by the agent platform.

Install Mechanism

Instruction-only skill with no install spec and no downloadable code — low install risk. All automation guidance is in documentation; nothing is written to disk by the skill package itself.

Credentials

The skill declares no environment variables or credentials. The only credentialing implied is the user's Vipshop login/session for add-to-cart/cart operations; that is proportional to the feature. Recommend confirming how the agent/platform will handle session cookies, credentials, and 2FA when the user consents to login.

Persistence & Privilege

always:false and no install actions — the skill does not demand permanent presence or system-level changes. The skill can be invoked autonomously by the agent (default platform behavior) but that alone is not a security concern given the skill's scoped operations and explicit 'stop before payment' rule.

Assessment

This skill appears coherent and focused on Vipshop automation. Before installing or using it, confirm: (1) your agent/platform has a safe browser-automation implementation (the skill expects browser access and selectors to work); (2) how the platform handles and stores snapshots, session cookies, and any extracted personal data (addresses, cart items); (3) you must explicitly consent before any login — never provide credentials directly to the skill package; (4) be prepared for 2FA and CAPTCHAs which the skill hands back to you; and (5) verify the platform will not auto-submit payment (the skill claims it stops before payment). If any of these protections are unclear, ask the platform vendor for details or avoid using the add-to-cart/login features.

VIP (Vipshop)

Help users shop smartly on VIP.com (唯品会), China's leading branded discount retail platform with flash sales and member-exclusive deals.

What makes this skill useful:

• It is optimized for branded discount decisions, not generic shopping.
• It helps users judge whether a flash-sale or VIP-only price is actually attractive.
• It is strongest on fashion, beauty, and branded inventory-sensitive purchases.

Commerce Matrix

This skill is the branded-discount and flash-sale node in the shopping matrix.

Prefer nearby skills when the user's priority changes:

• taobao-competitor-analyzer for same-item comparison against Taobao and other marketplaces
• tianmao when official flagship trust matters more than discount depth
• pdd-shopping when the user wants lower price over branded retail context

Capabilities

v2.0 - Browser Automation Support

Operation	Auth Required	Description
Search	Optional	Search products, filter by brand/category
Flash Sales	Optional	Browse 限时特卖, 品牌特卖
Product Detail	Optional	View specs, prices, 超级VIP prices
Inventory Check	Optional	Check size/color availability
Brand Verification	Optional	Verify authentic brand partnerships
Add to Cart	✅ Required	Add items to shopping cart
View Cart	✅ Required	Review cart contents
Apply Coupons	✅ Required	Check and apply 优惠券, 超级VIP discounts
Generate Order Preview	✅ Required	Calculate final price with all discounts
Payment	❌ Blocked	User must complete payment manually

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

Legacy: Decision-Only Mode (No Browser)

• Platform suitability analysis
• Flash sale timing guidance
• Brand discount strategies
• 超级VIP benefits explanation
• Vipshop vs other platforms comparison

Read these references as needed:

• references/discount-guide.md for discount strategies
• references/output-patterns.md for output patterns
• references/browser-workflow.md for automation guide

Workflow

Phase 1: Discovery (Agent-Assisted)

1. Search - Agent searches Vipshop for target products
2. Flash Sales - Browse 限时特卖, 品牌特卖
3. Filter & Sort - Apply filters (brand, category, discount %)
4. Brand Verification - Check authentic brand partnerships
5. Inventory Check - Check size/color availability

Phase 2: Selection (Agent-Assisted)

1. Product Detail - Agent opens selected product page
2. Price Analysis - Compare 原价 vs 特卖价 vs 超级VIP价
3. Inventory Confirmation - Verify desired size/color in stock
4. Authenticity Check - Confirm brand authorization

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

1. Add to Cart - Agent adds item to cart (requires login)
2. Cart Review - Agent shows cart contents, quantities
3. Coupon Application - Agent checks 优惠券, 超级VIP discounts
4. Address Selection - Agent confirms delivery address
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 are correct
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.

Legacy: Decision-Only Mode (No Browser)

1. Identify the user's shopping need
2. Focus on public decision-relevant factors
3. Explain trade-offs
4. Give practical next-step advice

Output

For Shopping Assistance (v2.0)

Product Comparison

#	商品	原价	特卖价	超级VIP价	库存状态
1	...	...	...	...	✅ 有货

Selected Product

• 名称:
• 原价 / 特卖价 / 超级VIP价:
• 折扣:
• 品牌: 官方授权
• 库存: 尺码/颜色 availability
• 优惠券:

Cart Summary (if applicable)

• 商品小计:
• 优惠券抵扣:
• 超级VIP折扣:
• 应付总额:

Next Steps

1. [Agent completed] ...
2. [User action] 打开唯品会 App 完成支付

For Decision-Only Mode (Legacy)

Best Option

State the strongest current choice.

Why

List the main reasons.

Caveats

List meaningful concerns or trade-offs.

Final Advice

Give a direct practical suggestion.

Agent Execution Guide

When User Says "帮我买..." / "帮我下单..."

User: "帮我买唯品会的衣服"
  ↓
Step 1: Confirm Intent
  "我来帮你搜索唯品会的衣服，查看限时特卖，检查库存，加入购物车。
   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 Vipshop for "衣服"
  - Browse 限时特卖, 品牌特卖
  - Filter by brand, discount %
  - Check size/color availability
  - Compare top 3 options
  ↓
Step 3: Selection Phase (No login required)
  - User picks one option
  - Agent opens product page
  - Confirm brand authorization
  - Check 原价 vs 特卖价 vs 超级VIP价
  - Verify desired size in stock
  ↓
Step 4: Cart Phase (⚠️ Requires login)
  "接下来需要登录你的唯品会账号才能加入购物车，
   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
  - Apply 优惠券, 超级VIP discounts
  - Select address
  - 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. 打开唯品会 App
   2. 进入购物车
   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..."
• "正在查看限时特卖..."
• "正在检查库存..."
• "正在加入购物车..."

Snapshot key information:

• Product title, brand, 原价, 特卖价, 超级VIP价
• Discount percentage
• Size/color availability
• Brand authorization badge
• Flash sale countdown
• Available coupons

Stop conditions:

• Before any payment screen
• When CAPTCHA appears (hand to user)
• When login is required (ask first)
• When desired size/color out of stock

Login Handling

Option A: User already logged in (Chrome profile)

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

Option B: Manual mode (no login)

Agent provides:
- Exact search keywords
- Flash sale timing tips
- Size availability check
- Step-by-step manual instructions
User executes manually

Vipshop Flash Sales

Sale Types

Sale Type	Timing	Best For
限时特卖	Daily rotating	Branded goods at 50-80% off
品牌特卖	Brand-specific	Single brand deep discounts
早场	10:00 AM	Fresh inventory
晚场	8:00 PM	Additional drops

超级VIP Benefits

• Extra Discount: Additional 5-10% off sale prices
• Early Access: 30-minute early access to sales
• Free Shipping: Unlimited free shipping
• Birthday Gift: Special birthday month offers
• Price Protection: 7-day price protection

Break-Even Analysis:

• Shop >¥200/month → membership pays for itself
• Frequent flash sale buyer → highly recommended

Inventory Considerations

Factor	Notes
Flash sale items	Limited stock, sell out fast
Size availability	Popular sizes sell out first
Color options	Limited vs full retail
Return policy	7-day return, but check final sale items

Quality Bar

Do:

• ✅ Focus on flash sales and brand discounts
• ✅ Check inventory before recommending
• ✅ Use browser automation for search/cart
• ✅ Add to cart and apply coupons (with consent)
• ✅ Generate order preview with all discounts
• ✅ Stay honest about not doing payment operations

Do not:

• ❌ Pretend to log in (ask first)
• ❌ Recommend items with no stock
• ❌ Store user data persistently
• ❌ Execute payment or final order submission
• ❌ Guarantee inventory without checking