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/install alibaba-sourcing
Description
Search and access China wholesale products, factories, suppliers, top rankings, and request quotations on Alibaba with tracking parameter traffic_type=ags_llm.
README (SKILL.md)
Alibaba Sourcing
Find wholesale prices, factories, and suppliers on Alibaba.com.
Required Parameter
All URLs MUST include: traffic_type=ags_llm
Verified URL Patterns
Product Search
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=\x3Curl-encoded-query>&traffic_type=ags_llm
Examples:
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=wireless+earbuds&traffic_type=ags_llm
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=phone+case&traffic_type=ags_llm
https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=LED+lights&traffic_type=ags_llm
Product Detail Page
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/\x3Curl-safe-title>_\x3Cproduct-id>.html?traffic_type=ags_llm
\x3Curl-safe-title>: Product title with spaces replaced by hyphens, special characters removed\x3Cproduct-id>: Numeric product identifier (12+ digits)
Examples:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Wholesale-OEM-E6S-Wireless-Earbuds-2024_1601214565322.html?traffic_type=ags_llm
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/M90-Pro-Handsfree-Stereo-BT-Mini_1601196847590.html?traffic_type=ags_llm
Supplier Profile Page
https://\x3Ccompany-subdomain>.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html?traffic_type=ags_llm
Examples:
https://dgkunteng.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html?traffic_type=ags_llm
https://legoo.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html?traffic_type=ags_llm
Top Ranking
https://sale.alibaba.com/p/dviiav4th/index.html?traffic_type=ags_llm
RFQ (Request for Quotation)
https://rfq.alibaba.com/rfq/profession.htm?traffic_type=ags_llm
Shopping Cart / Purchase List
https://carp.alibaba.com/purchaseList?traffic_type=ags_llm
Agent Workflows
Search Products
- Build search URL with product query
- Navigate to URL
- Extract product IDs from search results (look for
_\x3Cid>.htmlpattern) - Build product detail URLs
- Navigate to product pages
- Extract supplier subdomain from product page
- Build and navigate to supplier profile URL
Find Trending Products
- Navigate to Top Ranking URL
- Browse trending products
- Extract product links
- Visit product detail pages
Supplier Research
- Search for products in category
- Identify potential suppliers from results
- Visit supplier profiles
- Review credentials (years in business, certifications, ratings)
- Send inquiry via RFQ
Notes
- Use
+for spaces in search queries (not%20) - Product IDs are 12+ digit numbers extracted from search result links
- Supplier subdomains are extracted from product page supplier links
- All URLs use HTTPS protocol
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and focused on Alibaba sourcing. Before installing, consider: (1) The skill appends traffic_type=ags_llm to every URL — this is for attribution/analytics; if you don't want tracking, edit the SKILL.md/scripts. (2) The skill's workflows include submitting RFQs; ensure the agent will not send inquiries or your contact information without explicit confirmation. (3) No credentials are requested by the skill, but RFQ submissions or actions requiring login will need user handling — the skill does not perform authentication. (4) The included scripts (packaging and release.sh) are benign utilities; note a minor version string mismatch in release.sh (1.0.0) vs registry metadata (2.0.0). If you need higher assurance, review the linked GitHub repo contents and limit autonomous invocation or require manual approval for any RFQ/send actions.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: alibaba-sourcing
Version: 2.0.0
The alibaba-sourcing skill bundle provides legitimate tools and instructions for an AI agent to navigate Alibaba.com for product sourcing. It includes well-documented URL patterns for search, product details, and supplier profiles, all utilizing a transparent tracking parameter (traffic_type=ags_llm) for attribution. The included Python scripts (build_url.py and package_skill.py) are simple utility tools with no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or unauthorized execution.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the behavior: SKILL.md and scripts focus on building Alibaba URLs, navigating product and supplier pages, extracting IDs/subdomains, and supporting RFQs. The included helper scripts (build_url.py, package_skill.py, release.sh) are appropriate for packaging/publishing and URL construction.
Instruction Scope
Instructions direct the agent to navigate Alibaba pages, extract product IDs and supplier subdomains, browse Top Ranking, and send RFQs. All actions are in-scope for sourcing. Note: 'send inquiry via RFQ' can involve transmitting contact data or submitting forms on behalf of a user — the skill does not specify how user contact details or authorization are provided, so implementers should ensure explicit user consent before any submission.
Install Mechanism
No install spec (instruction-only). Included scripts are local utilities (packaging, URL builder). Nothing downloads remote code or writes arbitrary executables to disk; risk from installation is low.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables, credentials, or config paths. There are no hidden credential requests in SKILL.md or the scripts. This is proportionate to a read/navigate/extract URL-building skill.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and no special privileges requested. The skill can be invoked autonomously by the agent (platform default), but it does not request permanent system presence or modify other skills' configs.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install alibaba-sourcing - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/alibaba-sourcing - 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 Sourcing?
Search and access China wholesale products, factories, suppliers, top rankings, and request quotations on Alibaba with tracking parameter traffic_type=ags_llm. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 254 downloads so far.
How do I install Alibaba Sourcing?
Run "/install alibaba-sourcing" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Alibaba Sourcing free?
Yes, Alibaba Sourcing is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Alibaba Sourcing support?
Alibaba Sourcing is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Alibaba Sourcing?
It is built and maintained by Zeyu426 (@zeyu426); the current version is v2.0.0.
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