AliExpress Skill

Overview

Quick Install

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

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

Setup

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

canifi-env set ALIEXPRESS_EMAIL "your-email@example.com"
canifi-env set ALIEXPRESS_PASSWORD "your-password"

Privacy & Authentication

Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)

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

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

Capabilities

• Search global products
• Add items to wishlist
• Track order shipping
• Compare seller ratings
• Find deals and coupons
• View order history
• Check shipping estimates
• Read buyer reviews

Usage Examples

Example 1: Search Products

User: "Find phone cases on AliExpress with free shipping"
Claude: I'll search for phone cases.
- Navigate to aliexpress.com
- Search "phone case"
- Filter by free shipping
- Sort by orders or rating
- Present top options

Example 2: Check Seller

User: "Is this AliExpress seller reliable?"
Claude: I'll research the seller.
- Navigate to seller's store
- Check store rating
- Review feedback percentage
- Note store age and transactions

Example 3: Track Order

User: "Where is my AliExpress package?"
Claude: I'll track your order.
- Navigate to My Orders
- Find the order
- Check shipping status
- Report location and estimate

Example 4: Find Deals

User: "What deals are available on AliExpress today?"
Claude: I'll find today's deals.
- Navigate to deals section
- Browse flash deals
- List notable discounts
- Note time remaining

Authentication Flow

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

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Clear cookies, try different login method
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• CAPTCHA Required: Notify user to complete
• Seller Not Found: Search by store name
• Order Not Found: Check order number format
• Tracking Unavailable: May take time after shipping
• Item Unavailable: Check similar listings
• Shipping Estimate Error: Verify destination

Self-Improvement Instructions

1. Document new UI elements
2. Add support for new features
3. Log successful patterns
4. Update for platform changes

Notes

• Shipping times vary significantly
• Buyer protection available
• Coins and coupons for savings
• Choice listings have faster shipping
• Store ratings indicate reliability
• Dispute process for issues
• Super Deals for best prices