name: flipp-deal-finder description: Use when user requests finding cheapest prices for multiple grocery items on Flipp.com for a specific zipcode, especially 60645

Flipp Deal Finder

Overview

Systematic workflow for finding and consolidating the cheapest grocery deals across multiple items on Flipp.com using Chrome automation. Addresses the challenge that store names are hidden in search results and only revealed in item detail modals.

When to Use

User wants to compare prices for multiple grocery items on Flipp.com
Need to find cheapest store for each item
Consolidating deals across stores for shopping trip planning

Don't use for:

Single item lookups (just do direct search)
Other deal sites besides Flipp.com

Workflow

digraph flipp_workflow {
    "Get zipcode and items list" [shape=box];
    "Initialize browser context" [shape=box];
    "Navigate to Flipp.com" [shape=box];
    "Set zipcode in UI" [shape=box];
    "Create results tracking table" [shape=box];
    "More items?" [shape=diamond];
    "Search for item" [shape=box];
    "Scan top 3-5 results" [shape=box];
    "Click result to see details" [shape=box];
    "Record: Item, Store, Price" [shape=box];
    "Next result" [shape=box];
    "More results to check?" [shape=diamond];
    "Generate consolidated summary" [shape=box];
    "Done" [shape=doublecircle];

    "Get zipcode and items list" -> "Initialize browser context";
    "Initialize browser context" -> "Navigate to Flipp.com";
    "Navigate to Flipp.com" -> "Set zipcode in UI";
    "Set zipcode in UI" -> "Create results tracking table";
    "Create results tracking table" -> "More items?";
    "More items?" -> "Search for item" [label="yes"];
    "More items?" -> "Generate consolidated summary" [label="no"];
    "Search for item" -> "Scroll to see ALL results";
    "Scroll to see ALL results" -> "Click result to see details";
    "Click result to see details" -> "Record: Item, Store, Price";
    "Record: Item, Store, Price" -> "Next result";
    "Next result" -> "More results to check?";
    "More results to check?" -> "Click result to see details" [label="yes, until ALL checked"];
    "More results to check?" -> "More items?" [label="no, all items checked"];
    "Generate consolidated summary" -> "Done";
}

Quick Reference

Step	Action	Chrome Tool
1. Initialize	Get browser context	`tabs_context_mcp(createIfEmpty: true)`
2. Navigate	Go to Flipp.com	`navigate(url: "https://flipp.com")`
3. Set location	Click zipcode dropdown, enter zipcode	`find()` → `form_input()` or `computer(type)`
4. Search item	Type in search box, press Enter	`find()` → `form_input()` or `computer(type)`
5. Scroll ALL results	Scroll to see complete list	`computer(scroll, direction: "down")`
6. Check EVERY item	Click on EVERY result to get store/price	`computer(left_click)` on ALL items
7. Extract data	Read store name and price from modal	`read_page()` or screenshot analysis
8. Track results	Maintain markdown table internally	In-memory tracking

Implementation

1. Browser Setup

ALWAYS start with: tabs_context_mcp(createIfEmpty: true)

This gets existing tabs or creates new browser context.

2. Results Tracking Structure

Track findings in a markdown table:

| Item | Store | Price | Notes |
|------|-------|-------|-------|
| Milk (whole, gallon) | Sam's Club | $3.32 | Member's Mark brand |
| Milk (whole, gallon) | CVS Pharmacy | $3.99 | Producers Dairy |
| Eggs (dozen) | Butera | $1.49 | Grade A Large |

3. Item Detail Extraction Pattern

Critical: Store names ONLY appear when you click into item details modal

// After clicking a result card:
// Modal opens with:
// - Store logo and name at top
// - Price (large text)
// - Product description
// - SKU

// Use read_page() to extract or analyze screenshot

4. Consolidation Output

Generate final summary showing cheapest option per item:

**Cheapest Deals for 60645:**

1. **Milk (whole, gallon)** - Sam's Club at $3.32
2. **Eggs (dozen)** - Butera at $1.49
3. **Bread (whole wheat)** - Jewel-Osco at $2.99

**Shopping Strategy:**
- If you have Sam's Club membership: Get milk there ($3.32)
- Visit Butera for eggs ($1.49)
- Visit Jewel-Osco for bread ($2.99)

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Fix
Assuming store names visible in search results	Always click into item details modal to see store
Stopping after first screen of results	CRITICAL: Scroll through ALL results. Best deals often require scrolling. Check EVERY SINGLE item in the search results, not just 8-10
Checking only first result	Check multiple results across all visible options
Not tracking results systematically	Use markdown table to avoid losing data
Forgetting to set zipcode	Verify zipcode is set before searching
Mixing up items when switching searches	Label each entry clearly in tracking table
Not consolidating final results	Generate clear "cheapest per item" summary

Browser Automation Tips

Finding elements:

Use find(query: "search box") for natural language element finding
Use read_page(filter: "interactive") to see clickable elements

Entering data:

form_input() for form fields with ref IDs
computer(type: "text") after clicking search box

Modals:

Click result → modal opens automatically
Close modal: look for X button, click outside, or press Escape

Scrolling:

CRITICAL: Always scroll down to see ALL search results before concluding
Use computer(scroll, direction: "down") to reveal more items
Best deals are often NOT in the first few visible results
Check count indicator (e.g., "Items 20" means 20 results to review)

Checking Items:

MANDATORY: Check EVERY SINGLE item in the search results, not just a sample
Note the total count from the page (e.g., "Items 22" = must check all 22)
Click on each item to see store name and exact price
Missing even one item could mean missing the best deal
Example: If page shows "Items 22", you must check all 22 items

Screenshots:

Take screenshots when debugging layout issues
Use computer(screenshot) to verify zipcode is set correctly

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