
Amazon ASIN Lookup API
FreeEffortlessly extract product details from Amazon by ASIN.
Free · Opens the source repo
What Amazon ASIN Lookup API does
The Amazon ASIN Lookup API skill provides a streamlined method for developers to access detailed product information from Amazon using the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number). By inputting a specific ASIN, users can retrieve structured data such as product titles, prices, ratings, and descriptions directly into their applications. This skill eliminates the need for manual data scraping, significantly simplifying the process of gathering product information for e-commerce applications or market analysis.
Built on the BrowserAct platform, this skill ensures reliable data extraction without common issues associated with web scraping, such as CAPTCHAs or IP restrictions. The execution speed is optimized compared to traditional AI-driven solutions, making it a cost-effective choice for developers who need to gather product data efficiently. The skill outputs comprehensive information, including brand details, current pricing, and product specifications, which can be invaluable for tasks like catalog enrichment or price comparison.
This skill is particularly useful for e-commerce developers, data analysts, and marketers who require accurate and up-to-date product information from Amazon. Whether you are enriching a product catalog, monitoring price changes, or conducting market research, the ASIN Lookup API skill provides the necessary tools to automate these tasks effectively. With clear execution logs and error handling, users can easily monitor the status of their requests and receive structured data in a format that is ready for integration into their systems.
When to use it
Use this skill when you need to extract detailed product information from Amazon using ASINs, especially for e-commerce or data analysis tasks.
When not to use it
This skill may not be suitable for users needing real-time data updates or those who require information beyond what Amazon provides through ASINs.
What you can build with it
E-commerce Catalog Enrichment
Use the skill to enrich your product database by fetching detailed information for a list of ASINs.
Price Monitoring
Regularly check and compare current prices of products on Amazon to ensure competitive pricing.
Market Research
Analyze product ratings and reviews to gain insights into consumer preferences and market trends.
How to install Amazon ASIN Lookup API
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add browser-act/skills/amazon-asin-lookup-api-skill --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
Anthropic's agentic coding CLI, and the reference implementation of Agent Skills. Drop a skill folder into ~/.claude/skills and Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches the skill's description. Claude Code docs
Inside SKILL.md
Written by browser-actAmazon ASIN Lookup Skill
📖 Introduction
This skill utilizes BrowserAct's Amazon ASIN Lookup API template to provide a seamless way to retrieve comprehensive product information from Amazon. By simply providing an ASIN, you can extract structured data including title, price, ratings, brand, and detailed descriptions directly into your application without manual scraping.
✨ Features
- No Hallucinations: Pre-set workflows avoid AI generative hallucinations, ensuring stable and precise data extraction.
- No Captcha Issues: No need to handle reCAPTCHA or other verification challenges.
- No IP Restrictions: No need to handle regional IP restrictions or geofencing.
- Faster Execution: Tasks execute faster compared to pure AI-driven browser automation solutions.
- Cost-Effective: Significantly lowers data acquisition costs compared to high-token-consuming AI solutions.
🔑 API Key Setup
Before running, check the BROWSERACT_API_KEY environment variable. If not set, do not take other measures; ask and wait for the user to provide it.
Agent must inform the user:
"Since you haven't configured the BrowserAct API Key, please visit the BrowserAct Console to get your Key."
🛠️ Input Parameters
The agent should configure the following parameters based on user requirements:
- ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number)
- Type:
string - Description: The unique identifier for the Amazon product.
- Required: Yes
- Example:
B07TS6R1SF
- Type:
🚀 Usage
The agent should execute the following script to get results in one command:
# Example Usage
python -u ./scripts/amazon_asin_lookup_api.py "ASIN_VALUE"
⏳ Execution Monitoring
Since this task involves automated browser operations, it may take some time (several minutes). The script will continuously output status logs with timestamps (e.g., [14:30:05] Task Status: running).
Agent Instructions:
- While waiting for the script result, keep monitoring the terminal output.
- As long as the terminal is outputting new status logs, the task is running normally; do not mistake it for a deadlock or unresponsiveness.
- Only if the status remains unchanged for a long time or the script stops outputting without returning a result should you consider triggering the retry mechanism.
📊 Data Output
Upon success, the script parses and prints the structured product data from the API response, which includes:
product_title: Full title of the product.ASIN: The provided ASIN.product_url: URL of the Amazon product page.brand: Brand name.price_current_amount: Current price.price_original_amount: Original price (if applicable).price_discount_amount: Discount amount (if applicable).rating_average: Average star rating.rating_count: Total number of ratings.featured: Badges like "Amazon's Choice".color: Color variant (if applicable).compatible_devices: List of compatible devices (if applicable).product_description: Full product description.special_features: Highlighted features.style: Style attribute (if applicable).material: Material used (if applicable).
⚠️ Error Handling & Retry
If an error occurs during script execution (e.g., network fluctuations or task failure), the Agent should follow this logic:
-
Check Output Content:
- If the output contains
"Invalid authorization", it means the API Key is invalid or expired. Do not retry; guide the user to re-check and provide the correct API Key. - If the output does not contain
"Invalid authorization"but the task failed (e.g., output starts withError:or returns empty results), the Agent should automatically try to re-execute the script once.
- If the output contains
-
Retry Limit:
- Automatic retry is limited to one time. If the second attempt fails, stop retrying and report the specific error information to the user.
🌟 Typical Use Cases
- Product Data Enrichment: Retrieve full details for a list of ASINs to update an e-commerce database.
- Price Comparison: Lookup current Amazon prices for specific ASINs to compare with other retailers.
- Review Monitoring: Track changes in rating averages and review counts for key products.
- Availability Checks: Automatically verify if a specific product is currently in stock on Amazon.
- Brand Analysis: Identify the brand and manufacturer of products identified by ASIN.
- Detailed Specifications: Fetch material, style, and color information for catalog management.
- Feature Highlighting: Extract "special features" and detailed descriptions for marketing copy.
- Compatibility Verification: Check "compatible devices" for electronics or accessories.
- Market Research: Analyze featured badges like "Amazon's Choice" for specific product IDs.
- URL Resolution: Convert a list of ASINs into full Amazon product page URLs.
Frequently asked questions about Amazon ASIN Lookup API
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