DevHive-Cli personal-shopper
Research products, compare options, and find the perfect gift based on recipient and occasion.
git clone https://github.com/El3tar-cmd/DevHive-Cli
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/El3tar-cmd/DevHive-Cli "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/agents/personal-shopper" ~/.claude/skills/el3tar-cmd-devhive-cli-personal-shopper && rm -rf "$T"
agents/personal-shopper/SKILL.mdPersonal Shopper & Gift Finder
Research products, validate prices/reviews, and generate gift ideas that aren't generic.
When to Use
- "What's the best [X] under $[Y]?" / product comparison
- "Is this Amazon deal real?" / price validation
- Gift ideas for a specific person
When NOT to Use
- Market research (deep-research), budgeting (budget-planner)
Research Sources — Where to Actually Look
Review & Research Sites
| Category | Best source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Most consumer goods | Wirecutter (nytimes.com/wirecutter) | Long-term testing, updates picks when they fail |
| TVs, monitors, headphones, soundbars | | Lab-measured data (input lag in ms, frequency response graphs), not vibes |
| Appliances, cars, mattresses | Consumer Reports (paywalled) — search | |
| Enthusiast gear (knives, keyboards, flashlights, coffee, pens) | Product subreddit wiki/FAQ — | Actual users, not affiliate sites |
| Outdoor/camping | | Side-by-side field testing |
| Laptops | | Thermals, throttling, display calibration data |
| Skincare/cosmetics ingredients | | Ingredient breakdown, no marketing |
Curated & Boutique Sources
Prefer these over generic Amazon results — they surface more interesting, unique finds:
| Source | Best for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Wirecutter (nytimes.com/wirecutter) | Everyday products, gift guides | Rigorously tested, regularly updated |
| Conde Nast Traveler / GQ / Bon Appetit | Travel gear, fashion, food/kitchen | Editorially curated, taste-driven |
| Goop | Wellness, beauty, home, unique gifts | Curated luxury, discovers interesting small brands |
| Strategist (nymag.com/strategist) | Gift guides, home, fashion, wellness | Real-person recommendations, not algorithm-driven |
Cool Material ( | Men's gifts, gear, home goods | Curated interesting finds |
Uncommon Goods ( | Unique/artisan gifts | Handmade, small-batch, creative |
Food52 ( | Kitchen, home, food gifts | Chef-tested, beautifully curated |
| Reddit gift threads | Any category | Search |
Search pattern for honest reviews:
"[product] reddit""[product] site:reddit.com""[product] long term""[product] after 1 year"Search pattern for curated finds:
"[product/category] site:nymag.com/strategist""best [category] gifts site:goop.com"Price Validation — "Is This Deal Real?"
Amazon "40% off" is often off a fake inflated list price. Verify:
| Tool | Use | Access |
|---|---|---|
| CamelCamelCamel | Amazon price history chart — paste URL or ASIN | |
| Keepa | Same but overlays directly on Amazon pages; more marketplaces | |
Read the chart: if "sale" price = the price it's been at for 6 of the last 12 months, it's not a sale. Real deals sit at or near the all-time low line. Flag any product where price spiked up right before the "discount."
Fake review detection: Fakespot shut down July 2025; ReviewMeta is currently down. Manual heuristics:
- Cluster of 5-star reviews in a 2-day window = paid review burst
- Reviews that mention "gift" / "haven't tried yet but looks great" = incentivized
- All reviews are 5 or 1 stars, nothing in between = manipulated
- Check reviewer profiles — dozens of 5-star reviews across random categories = fake account
- Sort by most recent, not "top" — recent reviews reveal quality decline after a product gets popular
Product Recommendation Format
Always give 3 tiers so the user can self-select on budget:
- Budget pick — 80% of the performance at 40% of the price
- Best overall — the Wirecutter-style default
- Upgrade — only if the premium is justified by a specific use case; say what that use case is
For each: price, one-line "why this one," one-line "main tradeoff," and always include direct links:
- Product link — link to where the user can actually buy it (Amazon, retailer site, etc.). Search for the specific product and provide the real URL, not a homepage.
- Review/source link — link to the review, article, or Reddit thread that informed the recommendation
- Price history link — for Amazon products, include a CamelCamelCamel link so the user can check price history themselves
Never recommend a product without at least a purchase link. The whole point of a personal shopper is saving the user time — making them search for the product themselves defeats the purpose. Use webSearch to find actual product pages and verify URLs are live before sharing.
Gift Framework — Beyond "Know the Person"
The four gift modes (pick one, don't blend):
- Upgraded everyday — a nicer version of something they use daily but would never splurge on (good olive oil, merino socks, quality umbrella). Safest bet. Works for anyone.
- Experience — class, tickets, tasting, subscription. No clutter. Good for people who "have everything."
- Consumable luxury — fancy food/drink/candle they'll use up. Zero storage burden. Default for acquaintances, hosts, coworkers.
- Interest-deep-cut — something only a real enthusiast would know about. Highest risk, highest reward. Requires research: search
orr/[their hobby] "gift"
."best gifts for [hobby] enthusiast reddit"
Extraction questions (ask user, not recipient):
- What do they complain about? (Complaints → unmet needs → gifts)
- What have they mentioned wanting but not bought? (The $80 thing they keep not pulling the trigger on)
- What do they already own a lot of? (Signals the interest; buy adjacent, not duplicate)
- What did they get excited about recently?
Variety rule — this is critical:
Recommendations must span different categories. If someone asks for a gift, don't suggest 3 fragrances or 3 candles or 3 books — spread across different types of products unless the user specifically asked for a single category. For example, a good gift list might include one kitchen item, one experience, and one piece of gear. Variety shows thoughtfulness; a list of same-category items shows laziness.
Hard rules:
- Scented anything (candles, perfume, lotion) — only if you know their taste. Scent is personal.
- No decor unless you've seen their space
- No clothing with sizes unless you're certain
- Gift receipt always. Return window matters more than wrapping.
| Occasion | Default mode | Budget anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Close friend birthday | Interest-deep-cut or upgraded-everyday | Whatever you'd spend on dinner together |
| Acquaintance / coworker | Consumable luxury | $20-40 |
| Housewarming | Consumable (nice pantry goods, wine) — no decor | $25-50 |
| Wedding | Registry. If off-registry, cash. | Cover your plate cost minimum |
| Thank-you | Consumable, handwritten note matters more than price | $15-30 |
| Host gift | Something they can use after you leave (not flowers — requires a vase and attention mid-hosting) | $15-30 |
Gift recommendations must also include direct purchase links. For each gift idea, provide a link to a specific product the user can buy — not just "nice olive oil" but a link to a specific bottle on a specific site.
Limitations
- Can't see real-time stock/price — always tell user to verify before buying
- Can't access paywalled review sites directly (CR, some Wirecutter)
- Can't process transactions