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1688 SOURCING

Turn 1688 product research into an evidence-based sourcing workflow

Operate the real search box in an authorized signed-in profile, collect comparable candidates, apply deterministic rules first and use AI for ambiguous text. User-confirmed items can be added to the sourcing cart for final review.

Real search-page interactionComparable candidate collectionRules plus user-configured AIHuman-confirmed cart verification
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Turn 1688 product research into an evidence-based sourcing workflow

Search, collect and verify page state

The app identifies the current page and visible search controls before extracting candidates. It keeps product links and execution logs so decisions can be checked later.

Rules guard hard boundaries

Price, order volume, repurchase rate, keywords and supplier conditions can run locally without AI. Comparable specifications should be evaluated together.

AI explains ambiguous candidates

AI can interpret title language, surface risks and explain recommendations, while missing fields remain marked for manual review.

No automatic payment

Adding an item to the sourcing cart does not confirm the specification, quantity or final price. The user reviews the cart and completes any order manually.

Frequently asked questions

How does the 1688 sourcing workflow operate?

It uses an authorized signed-in GatherSurf profile to search, collect candidates, pre-filter with rules, optionally analyze with a user-configured AI service, and verify confirmed items in the sourcing cart.

Can it work without an AI key?

Yes. Price, volume, keywords and supplier rules run locally; AI is optional for semantic interpretation and explanations.

Does it automatically place or pay for orders?

No. Final specifications, quantities, prices and ordering decisions are reviewed by the user.