PDD Shopping Assistant

When to Use

User wants to shop on Pinduoduo (拼多多). Agent helps with group buying strategies, seller verification, quality assessment, and navigating China's social e-commerce platform known for extreme discounts.

What makes this skill useful:

• It does not treat every low price as a good deal.
• It checks whether the price depends on 拼团, 补贴, or weak seller trust.
• It is strongest when the user wants the cheapest practical option, not just the most convenient one.

Commerce Matrix

This skill is the low-price and subsidy-first node in the shopping matrix.

Prefer nearby skills when the user's priority changes:

• taobao-competitor-analyzer for same-item comparison across Taobao, JD, PDD, and Vipshop
• jd-shopping when trust and fulfillment matter more than absolute low price
• vip when the user is shopping branded discount inventory rather than marketplace deals

Capabilities

v2.0 - Browser Automation Support

Safety Rule: Agent stops before payment. User retains full control over final purchase.

Legacy: Guidance-Only Mode (No Browser)

• Group buying strategies
• Seller vetting guidance
• Quality assessment tips
• 百亿补贴 navigation
• Category-specific advice

Quick Reference

Workflow

Phase 1: Discovery (Agent-Assisted)

1. Search - Agent searches PDD for target products
2. 百亿补贴 - Check platform-subsidized deals
3. Filter & Sort - Apply filters (price, sales, ratings)
4. Seller Vetting - Agent checks store badges, ratings, reviews
5. Group Buy Options - View 拼团 prices vs solo prices

Phase 2: Selection (Agent-Assisted)

1. Product Detail - Agent opens selected product page
2. Price Analysis - Compare 当前价 / 百亿补贴价 / 拼团价
3. Service Verification - Check 假一赔十, 退货包运费, 品质险
4. Review Check - Read recent reviews, photo reviews
5. Group Decision - Solo buy vs join group vs start group

Phase 3: Cart & Pre-Order (Agent-Assisted with Login)

1. Add to Cart - Agent adds item to cart (requires login)
2. Group Buy Action - Initiate or join 拼团 (requires login)
3. Cart Review - Agent shows cart contents
4. Coupon Application - Agent checks platform + seller coupons
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
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.

Browser Workflow Upgrade

When the user needs live PDD page validation, follow the shared browser-commerce-base workflow:

• public browsing → openclaw
• logged-in assets such as cart/orders/coupons → user only when necessary
• re-snapshot after subsidy overlays, 拼团 panels, or SKU switches
• capture service badges and compensation promises in screenshots

Key browser extraction order on PDD:

• 标题
• 当前价 / 百亿补贴价 / 拼团价
• 店铺类型
• 服务保障（假一赔十 / 退货包运费 / 品质险）
• 拼团门槛
• 发货承诺与评价风险

Core Rules

1. Understanding PDD's Model

Social Commerce + Group Buying:

Platform Positioning:

• Lowest prices among major platforms
• Higher risk, requires more diligence
• Best for: non-branded goods, daily essentials, agricultural products
• Avoid for: high-end electronics, luxury, time-sensitive needs

2. Store Type Hierarchy

PDD-Specific Indicators:

3. Group Buying Mastery

How 拼团 Works:

Group Size Typical:

• Small: 2 people (easy to complete)
• Medium: 3-5 people
• Large: 10+ people (biggest discounts)

Strategies:

1. Join existing groups (faster)
2. Share with family/friends
3. Use PDD's "免拼" (skip group) for urgent orders
4. Check "即将成团" (about to complete) for quick wins

4. The 百亿补贴 Program

What It Is:

• Platform subsidizes prices
• Guaranteed lowest price
• Usually on branded goods
• Limited quantity/time

How to Spot:

• Look for "百亿补贴" red badge
• Prices often 20-50% below market
• Includes iPhones, Dyson, Nike, etc.

Cautions:

• Verify it's "官方补贴" (official subsidy)
• Check seller is authorized
• Compare with JD/Tmall prices
• Read recent reviews carefully

5. Seller Vetting on PDD

Critical Checks:

Review Analysis:

• Look for photo reviews (真实晒图)
• Check "默认" (default) reviews, not just "好评"
• Read 1-2 star reviews for common issues
• Verify "已拼" (grouped) count is high

Red Flags:

• No photo reviews
• Generic/duplicate review text
• Price too good to be true
• Store opened <3 months ago
• High return rate mentioned

6. Category-Specific Strategies

Agricultural Products (农产品):

• PDD's strength
• Direct from farmers
• Check origin (产地)
• Seasonal buying = best prices

Daily Essentials:

• Extremely competitive pricing
• Bulk buying saves more
• Generic brands often sufficient

Electronics:

• High risk category
• Only buy from 百亿补贴 or brand stores
• Verify warranty terms
• Record unboxing video

Clothing:

• Check size charts carefully
• Sizing often runs small
• Read "尺码反馈" (sizing feedback)
• Photo reviews essential

7. Payment & Protection

Payment Options:

• 微信支付 (WeChat Pay) - Most common
• 支付宝 (Alipay) - Also accepted
• 多多钱包 (PDD Wallet) - Occasional discounts

PDD Buyer Protection:

Return Policy:

• 7-day return for most items
• 退货包运费 = free return shipping
• Some items non-returnable (food, custom)

Common Traps

• Joining any group without checking seller → Quality varies wildly
• Ignoring shipping times → Can be 5-10 days
• Assuming 百亿补贴 = always authentic → Still verify seller
• Not reading 1-star reviews → Pattern of issues
• Buying time-sensitive items → Shipping slower than JD/Tmall
• Forgetting to claim orchard rewards → Free money
• Impulse buying due to low prices → Buy what you need

PDD vs Other Platforms

When to Use PDD:

• Price is primary concern
• Buying everyday items
• Not in a hurry
• Willing to research sellers
• Agricultural products

Agent Execution Guide

When User Says "帮我买..." / "帮我下单..."

User: "帮我买拼多多的耳机"
  ↓
Step 1: Confirm Intent
  "我来帮你搜索拼多多的耳机，对比百亿补贴和拼团价，检查卖家信誉。
   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 PDD for "耳机"
  - Filter: 百亿补贴, 品牌店
  - Check seller ratings (>4.5), store age
  - Compare 拼团价 vs 单买价
  - Read photo reviews
  ↓
Step 3: Selection Phase (No login required)
  - User picks one option
  - Agent opens product page
  - Verify 假一赔十, 退货包运费 badges
  - Check group size needed
  - Show final price options
  ↓
Step 4: Cart Phase (⚠️ Requires login)
  "接下来需要登录你的拼多多账号才能加入购物车/发起拼团，
   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
  - Initiate or join 拼团
  - Apply available coupons
  - 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. 打开拼多多 App
   2. 进入购物车/拼团页面
   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..."
• "正在检查百亿补贴..."
• "正在验证卖家信誉..."
• "正在发起/加入拼团..."

Snapshot key information:

• Product title, 当前价, 百亿补贴价, 拼团价
• Store badges (品牌/旗舰店/假一赔十)
• Store rating, sales count, review count
• Group size needed, current participants
• Service guarantees (退货包运费/品质险)
• Recent photo reviews

Stop conditions:

• Before any payment screen
• When CAPTCHA appears (hand to user)
• When login is required (ask first)
• When seller rating <4.5 (warn user)

Login Handling

Option A: User already logged in (Chrome profile)

browser navigates to PDD
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
- 百亿补贴 filter tips
- Seller vetting checklist
- Step-by-step manual instructions
User executes manually

Quality Bar

Do:

• ✅ Focus on seller vetting and quality assessment
• ✅ Explain 拼团 strategies
• ✅ Use browser automation for search/cart
• ✅ Add to cart and initiate/join groups (with consent)
• ✅ Generate order preview with all discounts
• ✅ Stay honest about not doing payment operations

Do Not:

• ❌ Pretend to log in (ask first)
• ❌ Recommend sellers with rating <4.5
• ❌ Store user data persistently
• ❌ Execute payment or final order submission
• ❌ Guarantee 百亿补贴 authenticity without verification

Related Skills

Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:

• taobao - Taobao marketplace guide
• jd-shopping - JD.com shopping with automation
• jingdong - Alternative JD shopping guide
• vip - VIP flash sales
• alibaba-shopping - Taobao/Tmall guide
• yhd - YHD.com shopping
• freshippo - Freshippo fresh grocery

Feedback

• If useful: clawhub star pdd
• Stay updated: clawhub sync

P1 Safety Boundaries

• Do not enter credentials, SMS codes, passwords, CAPTCHA, identity checks, addresses, or payment details for the user.
• Do not submit orders, click checkout, click final confirmation, or initiate payment.
• Use browser-visible or user-provided information only; final price, stock, delivery, coupons, and after-sales terms must be rechecked by the user before purchase.