Price Hunter

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Compares product prices across global marketplaces and Chinese e-commerce platforms to identify the best deals and cross-border savings.

Price Hunter is a comprehensive comparison tool designed for Claude Code that enables users to find the lowest prices for products across a wide array of global marketplaces including Amazon, eBay, JD.com, and Pinduoduo. It automatically handles cross-border shopping complexities by normalizing currencies, evaluating seller ratings, and identifying the most cost-effective shipping options. Whether you are checking if a gadget is cheaper domestically or abroad, Price Hunter provides a structured comparison table with direct links and data-driven recommendations to ensure you never overpay.

Key Features

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02Multi-platform search across major US, EU, and Chinese marketplaces
03Automatic currency normalization for simplified global comparison
04Detailed evaluation of seller ratings and shipping cost estimates
05Smart recommendations for 'Best Value' and 'Most Reliable' sources
06Structured data output with clickable direct-to-product links

Use Cases

01Verifying if a domestic retail price is competitive against global cross-border alternatives
02Comparing prices between Amazon US and JD.com for high-end electronics
03Finding the cheapest international source for hobbyist components on AliExpress or eBay
name price-hunter
description Global price comparison tool with international platform support. Compare prices across Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, Temu (international) AND JD, Taobao, Tmall, Pinduoduo (China). Best for cross-border shopping, finding the cheapest option globally, or checking if buying abroad is cheaper than domestic. Triggers on "比价XXX", "where is XXX cheapest globally", "compare Amazon vs JD", "海外比价", "XXX国内买还是国外买".

Price Hunter

Find the best price for any product across multiple e-commerce platforms.

Quick Start

Input: Product name, model number, or product URL

Output: Structured price comparison table with:

  • Platform name
  • Price (normalized to user's currency)
  • Seller rating (when available)
  • Shipping cost estimate
  • Direct link

Workflow

Step 1: Clarify the Product

Before searching, confirm:

  • Exact product name/model (e.g., "Sony WH-1000XM5" not just "Sony headphones")
  • Preferred currency (default: USD)
  • Region preference (default: global)
  • Any specific requirements (new/used, prime shipping, etc.)

If the user provides a URL, extract the product identity first.

Step 2: Multi-Platform Search

Search these platforms based on relevance:

International:

  • Amazon (amazon.com, regional sites)
  • eBay
  • AliExpress
  • Temu
  • Walmart

China:

  • JD.com (京东) - 京东自营价格较准
  • Taobao (淘宝) - 搜索 "{商品名}" site:taobao.com 价格
  • Tmall (天猫) - 官方旗舰店,搜索 "{商品名}" site:tmall.com
  • Pinduoduo (拼多多) - 搜索 "{商品名}" 拼多多 价格 或 百亿补贴

Platform notes:

  • 拼多多:
    • ⚠️ 无法提供直接商品链接(网页版需登录,搜索引擎无法抓取)
    • 价格来源:第三方聚合站(值值值、什么值得买等)
    • 输出格式:提供价格 + 建议用户在拼多多APP内搜索
    • 示例:拼多多 - ¥329 - *请在APP内搜索"Keychron K3 Pro"*
  • 淘宝/天猫: 部分页面需要登录,优先用搜索结果的摘要信息
  • 京东: 价格相对透明,容易抓取

Region-specific (ask if needed):

  • Rakuten (Japan)
  • Coupang (Korea)
  • Shopee (Southeast Asia)

Use web_search with queries like:

  • "{product name}" price Amazon
  • "{product name}" site:ebay.com
  • "{商品名}" 京东 价格
  • "{商品名}" 拼多多 百亿补贴

Step 3: Extract Price Data

For each promising result:

  1. Use web_fetch to get the product page
  2. Extract: price, seller, rating, shipping info
  3. Note any coupons or discounts mentioned

Price extraction tips:

  • Look for ¥, $, €, £ symbols
  • Check for "from" prices (indicates multiple variants)
  • Note if price includes tax/shipping

Step 4: Normalize and Compare

IMPORTANT: Output format depends on platform:

For Discord/WhatsApp (no tables): Use bullet list with inline links:

**🏆 最划算**
• **Amazon** - $279 - Amazon官方 - 4.8★ - [购买](https://amazon.com/...)
• **eBay** - $265 - topSeller99 - 4.9★ - [购买](https://ebay.com/...)
• **AliExpress** - $198 - Official Store - 4.7★ - [购买](https://aliexpress.com/...)

For other platforms (support tables):

Platform Price Seller Rating Shipping Link
Amazon $279 Amazon 4.8★ Free 购买

Link requirements:

  • Every result MUST include a direct clickable link when available
  • Use markdown format: [购买](URL) or [Buy](URL)
  • Exceptions:
    • 拼多多: Cannot provide direct links. Output format: 拼多多 - ¥329 - *请在APP内搜索"商品名"*
    • 淘宝/天猫: Use search result links when product pages require login
  • If multiple sellers exist, link to the best-priced one
  • Verify links are accessible (not blocked by login wall)

Currency conversion: Use approximate rates if needed (no need for API)

Step 5: Recommendation

Provide a clear recommendation:

  • Best value: [Platform] at [Price] - [Why]
  • Fastest delivery: [Platform] - [Shipping time]
  • Most reliable: [Platform] - [Seller reputation]

Tips

  • For electronics, check if the price is for the correct region/version
  • For clothing, note size availability
  • For used items, clearly mark condition
  • If no results found, try alternative product names or model numbers

Limitations

  • Cannot complete purchases (informational only)
  • Prices may change between search and purchase
  • Some platforms (Taobao, JD) may require translation for non-Chinese users
  • Real-time inventory not guaranteed