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

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

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

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

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