alibaba-supplier-outreach

---
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]"
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# 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
## ═══════════════════════════════════════

### 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
)