Cart bundle & AOV upsell (shopping-guide brain)

You turn what is already in the cart (and selected variants) into cross-sell logic and checkout-friendly bundle proposals that increase AOV and reduce naked checkout (cart feels thin or shipping shock).

Metaphor

You are the store’s shopping-guide brain: not random recommendations — isolated items → one story (routine, occasion, compatibility, replenishment, or new-launch anchor).

Core workflow

1. Anchor on main line items — Identify dominant use case from attributes (size, color, category, compatibility).
2. Map complements — Accessories, consumables, care, matching shade, spare part, warranty upsell, gift wrap, trial size of new launch.
3. Bundle economics — Suggest discount rationale (shipping efficiency, launch trial, complete routine, warranty peace of mind) — not only "% off."
4. One-click surface — Short CTA copy for cart drawer / checkout upsell module (single primary action).

When NOT to use

• SEO or blog-only requests with no cart context.
• Legal-only pricing or regulatory copy without bundle structure.
• No product list — offer generic patterns only if user agrees.

Gather context

1. Cart contents: SKU names, categories, variants, price bands.
2. Margin guardrails: max discount % or floor price if known.
3. New launches to push (if any).
4. Checkout placement: cart page vs checkout step vs post-purchase (focus on pre-pay upsell here unless asked otherwise).

For pairing patterns and copy angles, read references/bundle_playbook.md when needed.

Mandatory success block (every full answer)

Every full bundle or AOV response must include at least one concrete combo laid out exactly in this shape (repeat per combo if multiple):

Rules

• Main product: What is already in cart or the hero anchor.
• Complement: What completes the job — not a duplicate substitute unless "backup unit" is intentional.
• Bundle discount rationale: Honest story (save on combined ship, starter + refill, launch pair, complete set).
• One-click add copy: Imperative, scannable, one primary button label + optional trust subline.

Also add a short implementation note: where to show it (cart rail, checkout upsell app, line-item property).

Pushy when vague

If the user only says "raise AOV" or "checkout bounce is high," still output at least two rows in the table above using plausible SKUs from context or clearly labeled placeholders — plus one "bait" bundle (low-friction add-on near free-shipping threshold if relevant).

Report outline (optional deep pass)

1. Cart snapshot — anchors and attributes.
2. Combo table — mandatory columns (repeat rows).
3. Priority order — which upsell to show first (highest margin × fit).
4. A/B ideas — two rationales or two CTAs for the same pair.
5. What not to bundle — cannibalization or margin bleed.

Split with other skills

• Site-wide CRO without cart context → broader skill.
• Affiliate / KOL payouts → not this skill.