name: ebay
description: Enables Claude to browse eBay listings, manage watchlist, and track bids (no purchases)
version: 1.0.0
author: Canifi
category: ecommerce

eBay Skill

Overview

Automates eBay operations including searching listings, managing watchlist, tracking bids, and monitoring auctions through browser automation. Note: Actual purchases and bids are not automated for security.

Quick Install

curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/ebay/install.sh | bash

Or manually:

cp -r skills/ebay ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash

canifi-env set EBAY_EMAIL "[email protected]"
canifi-env set EBAY_PASSWORD "your-password"

Privacy & Authentication

Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.

Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)

If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
1. Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
2. Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
3. Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password

Option 2: Environment Variables

If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:

canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"

Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.

Capabilities

• Search and filter listings
• Add items to watchlist
• Track auction status
• View purchase history
• Compare sellers and prices
• Read seller feedback
• Monitor saved searches
• Check ending soon auctions

Usage Examples

Example 1: Search Listings

User: "Find vintage cameras on eBay"
Claude: I'll search for vintage cameras.
- Navigate to ebay.com
- Search "vintage cameras"
- Apply relevant filters
- Sort by best match or price
- Present top listings

Example 2: Add to Watchlist

User: "Add this item to my eBay watchlist"
Claude: I'll add that to your watchlist.
- Navigate to listing
- Click "Add to Watchlist"
- Confirm added
- Note auction end time

Example 3: Check Watched Items

User: "Show me my eBay watchlist with ending soon items"
Claude: I'll check your watchlist.
- Navigate to Watchlist
- Sort by ending soonest
- List items with current bids
- Highlight ending within 24 hours

Example 4: Research Seller

User: "Check the feedback for this eBay seller"
Claude: I'll review their feedback.
- Navigate to seller's profile
- Gather feedback percentage
- Review recent comments
- Summarize seller reputation

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to ebay.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click Sign In
3. Enter email/username from canifi-env
4. Enter password
5. Handle 2FA if enabled (notify user via iMessage)
6. Complete CAPTCHA if shown (notify user)
7. Verify account access
8. Maintain session cookies

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Clear cookies, verify credentials
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• 2FA Required: iMessage for verification code
• CAPTCHA Required: Notify user to complete
• Listing Ended: Note auction results
• Item Unavailable: Check similar listings
• Seller Not Found: Verify seller ID
• Watchlist Full: Notify of limit

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new eBay features:
1. Document new UI elements
2. Add support for new listing types
3. Log successful search patterns
4. Update for eBay changes

Notes

• Bidding not automated for security
• Auction times in Pacific time
• Buy It Now vs auction listings
• Best Offer allows negotiation
• Seller feedback indicates reliability
• Return policies vary by seller
• Combined shipping available