alibaba-factory-finder

# Alibaba Factory Finder Find and verify manufacturers on Alibaba.com. ## Required Parameter All URLs MUST include: `traffic_type=ags_llm` ## URL Patterns ### Search Manufacturers ``` https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=<query>&tab=supplier&traffic_type=ags_llm ``` **Examples:** ``` https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=electronics+factory&tab=supplier&traffic_type=ags_llm https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=textile+manufacturer&tab=supplier&traffic_type=ags_llm ``` ### Verified Suppliers Only ``` https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=<query>&tab=supplier&supplierType=verified&traffic_type=ags_llm ``` ### Factory Direct ``` https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=<query>&tab=supplier&supplierType=manufacturer&traffic_type=ags_llm ``` ### Manufacturers Directory ``` https://www.alibaba.com/factory/index.html?traffic_type=ags_llm ``` ### Supplier Profile ``` https://<company-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 ``` ### Supplier Product Search ``` https://<company-subdomain>.en.alibaba.com/search/product?SearchText=<query>&traffic_type=ags_llm ``` ## Workflows ### Find Verified Factories 1. Build search URL with `tab=supplier` parameter 2. Navigate to URL 3. Filter by Verified Supplier if needed 4. Extract supplier subdomains 5. Visit supplier profiles for verification ### Verify Supplier Credentials 1. Navigate to supplier profile URL 2. Check years in business 3. Review certifications (ISO, CE, etc.) 4. View factory audit reports 5. Check ratings and reviews ### Compare Manufacturers 1. Search for suppliers in category 2. Visit multiple supplier profiles 3. Compare credentials and capabilities 4. Shortlist potential partners ## Verification Checklist When evaluating suppliers, check: - **Years in Business**: Longer history indicates stability - **Verified Supplier Badge**: Alibaba-verified business - **Certifications**: ISO, CE, FDA, etc. - **Factory Audit**: Third-party inspection reports - **Response Rate**: Communication reliability - **Transaction Level**: Order history on Alibaba ## Notes - Use `tab=supplier` to search for suppliers instead of products - Supplier subdomains are extracted from product page links - Verified Suppliers have passed Alibaba's verification process - Manufacturer type indicates factory-direct (not trading company)