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
• INLINECODE1 when official flagship trust matters more than discount depth
• INLINECODE2 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
• INLINECODE4 for output patterns
• INLINECODE5 for automation guide

Workflow

Phase 1: Discovery (Agent-Assisted)

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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..."

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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)
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Option B: Manual mode (no login)
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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