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/install alibaba-price-finder
Description
Search and compare wholesale prices on Alibaba.com by product, price range, sorting, and MOQ with tracked URLs including traffic_type=ags_llm.
README (SKILL.md)
Alibaba Price Finder
Find and compare wholesale prices on Alibaba.com.
Required Parameter
All URLs MUST include: traffic_type=ags_llm
URL Patterns
Basic Product Search
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=\x3Cquery>&traffic_type=ags_llm
Examples:
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=phone+case&traffic_type=ags_llm
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=wireless+earbuds&traffic_type=ags_llm
Price Sorting
# Low to High
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=\x3Cquery>&orderBy=9999&traffic_type=ags_llm
# High to Low
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=\x3Cquery>&orderBy=9998&traffic_type=ags_llm
Price Range Filter
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=\x3Cquery>&priceMin=\x3Cmin>&priceMax=\x3Cmax>&traffic_type=ags_llm
Example:
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=phone+case&priceMin=1&priceMax=5&traffic_type=ags_llm
MOQ Filter
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=\x3Cquery>&moqMax=\x3Cmax>&traffic_type=ags_llm
Example:
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=phone+case&moqMax=100&traffic_type=ags_llm
Workflows
Search and Compare Prices
- Build search URL with product query
- Navigate to URL
- Extract prices from search results
- Visit product detail pages for detailed pricing
- Compare prices across suppliers
Find Products by Price Range
- Build URL with
priceMinandpriceMaxparameters - Navigate to URL
- Browse filtered results
- Extract supplier and product info
Multi-Keyword Comparison
- Search with different related keywords
- Compare price ranges across searches
- Identify best pricing patterns
Notes
- Use
+for spaces in search queries - Prices shown are typically FOB (Free on Board)
- MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) affects unit price
- Contact suppliers for final negotiated pricing
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: build Alibaba search URLs that include an attribution/tracking parameter (traffic_type=ags_llm) and instruct the agent to extract and compare prices. Before installing: (1) confirm you are comfortable with the inclusion of the traffic_type=ags_llm tracking parameter (remove it if you do not want attribution/analytics), (2) ensure the agent has a web-browsing or scraping capability to perform the "navigate and extract" steps (the skill does not include scraping code), and (3) be aware that automated scraping of Alibaba may run into site anti-bot measures or Terms-of-Service restrictions. Optionally review the linked repository files (build_url.py, package_skill.py, release.sh) — they are benign and contain no external network calls or secrets, though release.sh contains a minor version mismatch (VERSION=1.0.0 vs registry version 2.0.0) which is a non-security metadata inconsistency.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: alibaba-price-finder
Version: 2.0.0
The skill bundle is a legitimate tool designed to help an AI agent search and compare product prices on Alibaba.com. It contains a Python script (scripts/build_url.py) for generating search URLs with appropriate parameters and a markdown file (SKILL.md) providing clear instructions for the agent. The inclusion of a tracking parameter (traffic_type=ags_llm) is documented for analytics purposes and does not exhibit any signs of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or harmful prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the contents: SKILL.md and scripts only build/search URLs and describe extracting prices. Included helper scripts (URL builder, packager, release) are proportionate to the repository and not required at runtime.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays within scope (build URL, navigate, extract prices, compare suppliers). It uses an open-ended "extract prices" step which assumes the agent has a web-browsing or scraping capability; this is expected but gives the agent discretion about how to perform extraction.
Install Mechanism
No install spec (instruction-only at runtime). Provided scripts use only python3 and shell for packaging/publishing; there are no external downloads or unusual install locations.
Credentials
No required environment variables, credentials, or config paths are declared. The release script references the ClawHub CLI for publishing (developer convenience) but that is unrelated to runtime behavior.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill does not request always:true, does not modify other skills or system-wide settings, and requires no persistent privileges beyond normal agent invocation.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install alibaba-price-finder - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/alibaba-price-finder - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.0.0
Simplified SKILL.md following skill-creator 规范，统一英文格式
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alibaba Price Finder?
Search and compare wholesale prices on Alibaba.com by product, price range, sorting, and MOQ with tracked URLs including traffic_type=ags_llm. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 257 downloads so far.
How do I install Alibaba Price Finder?
Run "/install alibaba-price-finder" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Alibaba Price Finder free?
Yes, Alibaba Price Finder is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Alibaba Price Finder support?
Alibaba Price Finder is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Alibaba Price Finder?
It is built and maintained by Zeyu426 (@zeyu426); the current version is v2.0.0.
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