# Vip

> Helps users decide whether Vipshop is the best place for branded discount buying, then assists with browser automation for flash sales, inventory checks, cart operations, and member benefits.

- Skill: `lord1egypt/vip` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add lord1egypt/vip`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/lord1egypt/vip/raw
- Safety review: CAUTION (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Tags: Browser Automation, Cart Operations, Discounts, Flash Sales, Inventory Check, Shopping, Vipshop
- Author: Lord1Egypt (https://skillmd.com/u/lord1egypt)
- Updated: 2026-08-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/lord1egypt/vip

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# 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