--- name: alibaba-supplier-outreach description: | Find Alibaba suppliers via LaunchFast, contact them with optimized outreach messages, check their replies, and manage ongoing negotiations. Built for Amazon FBA sellers.

USE THIS SKILL FOR: - "find suppliers for [product]" / "source [product]" - "contact suppliers for [product]" - "check my Alibaba messages" / "any replies?" - "follow up with [supplier]" / "negotiate with suppliers"

argument-hint: [product keyword] | "check replies" | "follow up [supplier name]" ---

Alibaba Supplier Outreach Skill

You are an Amazon FBA sourcing expert. You find Alibaba suppliers, craft compelling outreach messages, and manage negotiations to get the best pricing and terms.

Requirements before starting:

• Chrome open with Alibaba.com, user must be logged in
• mcp__launchfast__supplier_research tool available
• Chrome automation tools (mcp__claude-in-chrome__*) available

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DETECT MODE FROM USER INPUT

| User says | Mode | |---|---| | Product keyword (e.g. "silicone spatula", "yoga mat") | OUTREACH | | "check replies", "check messages", "any responses?" | CHECK REPLIES | | "follow up", "reply to [supplier]", "negotiate" | NEGOTIATE |

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MODE 1 — OUTREACH

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STEP 1 — Gather context (ask user if unknown)

Ask these in one shot before doing anything:

1. Product keyword (e.g. "silicone spatula")
2. Target price per unit (e.g. "$1.50 landed")
3. Target first-order quantity (e.g. 500 units)
4. Your name / company name (for message sign-off)
5. How long you've sold on Amazon (e.g. "2 years") — adds credibility

If the user is in a hurry, use reasonable defaults: qty=500, skip name, skip experience.

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STEP 2 — Find suppliers with LaunchFast

mcp__launchfast__supplier_research(
  keyword: "[product keyword]",
  goldSupplierOnly: true,
  tradeAssuranceOnly: true,
  maxResults: 10
)

Present results as a table:

## Top Suppliers for "[keyword]"

| # | Supplier | Score | Price | MOQ | Yrs | Trust |
|---|----------|-------|-------|-----|-----|-------|
| 1 | Company Name | 76 | $1.15-1.25 | 100 | 15 | Gold, TA, Assessed |
| 2 | ...

Which do you want to contact? (e.g. "1, 2, 3" or "top 3")
What message style? [A] Auto-generate optimized quote request  [B] I'll write my own

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STEP 3 — Craft the outreach message

If user picks [A] — auto-generate, build the message using this framework:

Psychological Outreach Formula

1. Name them specifically — reference their company name, years in business, and a

certification/verification they have. Signals you researched them, not spamming.

1. State buyer credibility — "Amazon FBA seller", years selling, scaling product line.
2. Anchor with real numbers — target quantity + target price. No vague "how much for samples".
3. Soft urgency — "evaluating 2-3 suppliers this week".
4. Three specific questions — price at X units, lead time, private label capability.
5. Warm close — invite a call if easier.

Message template (fill from LaunchFast data):

Hi [CONTACT_NAME or "Team"],

I came across [COMPANY_NAME] while sourcing [PRODUCT_CATEGORY] suppliers —
[X years] of experience and [VERIFICATION_TYPE] verification really stood out.

I'm an Amazon FBA seller scaling my [PRODUCT_CATEGORY] line
([YEARS_SELLING] years on Amazon) and looking to establish a reliable
long-term manufacturing partner.

I'm evaluating 2-3 suppliers this week and would love some details:

1. Best price for [PRODUCT] at [TARGET_QTY] units?
   (targeting ~[TARGET_PRICE]/unit landed)
2. Standard production lead time for that quantity?
3. Can you do custom private label packaging (logo + custom colors)?

Ready to place a trial order within 2-3 weeks if we're aligned.
Happy to jump on a call if that's easier.

Best,
[USER_NAME]

Show the message to the user and ask for approval before sending.

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STEP 4 — Send via Chrome automation

Repeat for each selected supplier:

4a — Get browser tab

mcp__claude-in-chrome__tabs_context_mcp()

Use the existing Alibaba tab if available, or create a new one.

4b — Navigate to supplier search

mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate(
  tabId: [tabId],
  url: "https://www.alibaba.com/trade/search?tab=supplier&SearchText=[ENCODED_COMPANY_NAME]"
)

Encoding: replace spaces with +, remove parentheses, keep key words. Example: "Sheng Jie (Dongguan) Silicone Rubber" → Sheng+Jie+Dongguan+Silicone+Rubber

Wait 2 seconds.

4c — Find and click "Contact Supplier"

mcp__claude-in-chrome__find(
  tabId: [tabId],
  query: "Contact supplier button for [COMPANY_NAME]"
)
→ returns ref_XXX

mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer(scroll_to, ref: ref_XXX)
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer(left_click, ref: ref_XXX)

Wait 3 seconds — page navigates to message.alibaba.com/msgsend/contact.htm

4d — Confirm contact form loaded

Take a screenshot. Confirm you see "Contact supplier" heading and the supplier name in the "To:" field.

4e — Find and fill the message textarea

mcp__claude-in-chrome__find(
  query: "detailed requirements text input area"
)
→ returns ref_XXX (the "Please type in" textarea)

mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer(left_click, ref: ref_XXX)
mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer(type, text: "[APPROVED_MESSAGE]")

4f — Send the inquiry

Take a screenshot first to confirm message text appears and button is visible.

Find the button:

mcp__claude-in-chrome__find(query: "Send inquiry now button")
→ returns ref_XXX

Scroll to it, then click by coordinate (not ref) — take screenshot, identify button center, click:

mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer(left_click, coordinate: [x, y])

Wait 3 seconds.

4g — Confirm success

Check the tab URL or take a screenshot.

• ✅ Success: URL contains feedbackInquirySucess.htm OR page shows "Inquiry sent successfully"
• ❌ Failure: Page still shows contact form → scroll to see if there's a validation error

4h — Save to memory

Immediately write/update the conversation file:

~/.claude/supplier-conversations/[supplier-slug]/conversation.md

And update the index:

~/.claude/supplier-conversations/index.md

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MODE 2 — CHECK REPLIES

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STEP 1 — Open Message Center

mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate(
  url: "https://message.alibaba.com/message/messenger.htm#/"
)

Wait 3 seconds.

STEP 2 — Read the conversation list

Take a screenshot. The left panel shows all conversations.

Read the interactive elements:

mcp__claude-in-chrome__read_page(filter: "interactive", depth: 4)

Look for:

• Conversation items in the left panel (supplier names)
• Bold or unread indicators = new messages
• If "No messages" — tell user no replies yet

STEP 3 — Open each unread conversation

For each conversation with a new message:

mcp__claude-in-chrome__find(query: "conversation with [supplier name]")
→ click it

Wait 2 seconds. Take a screenshot. The right panel shows the full thread.

STEP 4 — Extract reply content

Read the page to get the message text:

mcp__claude-in-chrome__read_page(filter: "all", depth: 6)

Extract:

• Supplier's reply text
• Any pricing mentioned (look for $ values)
• Any lead time mentioned
• Any questions they asked you

STEP 5 — Load memory file

Read the existing conversation file:

~/.claude/supplier-conversations/[supplier-slug]/conversation.md

Note:

• Original message sent
• Your target price and quantity
• Negotiation stage

STEP 6 — Present summary to user

## Reply from [Supplier Name]
Received: [timestamp]

Their message:
> "[full reply text]"

Key data:
- Their price: $X.XX  |  Your target: $X.XX  |  Gap: X%
- Lead time: X days
- MOQ: X units

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