One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill price-scout
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: price-scout
Source: https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills/tree/main/categories/shop-restaurant/price-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill price-scout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Price Scout eliminates overspending on food and products by tracking vendor pricing over time and accounting for delivery fees, minimum order requirements, and payment/contract terms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-vendor price tracking: Maintain a supplier & item database and compute price trends versus the last order.
  • Effective total cost comparisons: Compare vendors using unit price plus allocated delivery and minimum-order impact, not just sticker price.
  • Savings, substitution, and renegotiation output: Identify the biggest savings opportunities, recommend substitutions when prices spike, and generate renegotiation briefs and contract-renewal reminders.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to review your current supplier list and items, compute effective total costs per vendor (including delivery and minimums), and produce a prioritized savings summary with renegotiation talking points.

Frequently Asked Questions about price-scout

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I compare supplier total cost of ownership to reduce COGS?

To reduce COGS through supplier total cost of ownership comparison, track vendor unit prices while allocating delivery fees and minimum order requirements. This calculates effective total costs per vendor, enabling accurate price trend monitoring and prioritized savings identification across recurring purchasing workflows.

Can I automate vendor negotiation briefs for procurement price spikes?

Yes, vendor negotiation briefs for procurement price spikes are automated by tracking price changes versus your last order. The system generates renegotiation talking points and recommends product substitutions, directly supporting contract renewal reviews and cost reduction strategies during volatile pricing periods.

What is effective total cost comparison in restaurant procurement?

Effective total cost comparison in restaurant procurement evaluates vendors by combining unit price with allocated delivery fees and minimum order impacts. This mechanism prevents overspending by analyzing true purchasing costs rather than sticker price, optimizing recurring purchasing workflows and supplier database management.

Does this procurement workflow handle contract renewal reminders and substitutions?

Yes, this procurement workflow handles contract renewal reminders and product substitutions. It monitors vendor pricing over time, identifies savings opportunities during price spikes, and outputs renegotiation briefs that satisfy defined procurement steps while maintaining a supplier and item database.

How do I track supplier price changes over time for shop purchasing?

Track supplier price changes over time for shop purchasing by maintaining a supplier and item database that computes price trends against the last order. This monitors vendor pricing fluctuations, forecasts trend impacts, and identifies prioritized savings opportunities for recurring purchasing.