ebay

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 "[e-mail]"
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