Packrift Packaging
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Live Packrift catalog: search, pricing, inventory, packaging recommendations, checkout URLs.
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Tool Definition Quality
Average 4.1/5 across 16 of 16 tools scored. Lowest: 3.4/5.
Most tools have clearly distinct purposes, but there is potential confusion between inventory-checking tools (check_inventory vs. inventory_status) and cart-handoff tools (create_cart_url vs. prepare_purchase_handoff). Descriptions help differentiate, but an agent might occasionally select the wrong tool.
The naming convention is generally consistent with verb_noun in snake_case (e.g., find_packaging_for_item, get_pricing). However, google_retail_ai_finder breaks the pattern with a company prefix, and some verbs vary (check vs. inventory_status). Overall clear and predictable.
16 tools is slightly above the ideal 3-15 range, but still reasonable for a packaging e-commerce domain covering search, fit, inventory, pricing, shipping, and cart creation. Each tool serves a specific need, so the count feels appropriate.
The tool surface covers the core customer journey: product discovery, fit calculation, inventory/pricing checks, shipping estimation, cart handoff, reordering, and bulk quotes. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no order tracking or cancellation), but these are likely out of scope.
Available Tools
16 toolscheck_inventoryRead-onlyInspect
Use to confirm stock before recommending a SKU or building a cart. Required argument: variant_ids as an array of numeric Shopify variant IDs encoded as strings, for example ["53475949216112"]. Never send variant_ids as numbers. Live, never cached.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| journey_id | No | ||
| match_type | No | ||
| variant_ids | Yes | Numeric Shopify variant IDs as strings, not numbers. Example: ["53475949216112"]. | |
| selected_sku | No | ||
| result_set_id | No | ||
| selected_handle | No |
compare_alternativesRead-onlyInspect
Exploration tool for buyers comparing a packaging spec, competitor-style item, or Uline-style request against Packrift AI_APPROVE products. Returns ranked Packrift candidates plus a plain-language comparison summary.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| family | No | ||
| requested_spec | Yes | Packaging request, competitor-style spec, or exact dimensions/material/count to compare. | |
| competitor_reference | No | Optional competitor or source name, used only as context; Packrift does not claim live competitor price or inventory. |
create_cart_urlRead-onlyInspect
Final checkout handoff after live product, price, inventory, and buyer confirmation. For most agents, use exact AI_APPROVE sku plus quantity. Use items only when you already have variant IDs as strings. Returns a measured Packrift /r/cart URL with MCP attribution and a Shopify cart permalink; it does not place an order.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ref | No | mcp | |
| sku | No | Shortcut for exact Packrift SKUs such as 1066, MFL1295, or LL251WR. When provided without items, the approved variant is resolved automatically. | |
| items | No | Advanced path for agents that already have approved variant IDs. Most buyers should use sku plus quantity instead. | |
| quantity | No | Buyer-confirmed quantity to use with sku shortcut. Ignored when items is provided. | |
| utm_term | No | ||
| journey_id | No | ||
| match_type | No | ||
| mcp_source | No | ||
| mcp_target | No | ||
| source_slug | No | ||
| selected_sku | No | Buyer-confirmed SKU. When provided, it must resolve to the same AI_APPROVE item as the cart variant. | |
| discount_code | No | ||
| result_set_id | No | ||
| ai_commerce_id | No | ||
| packrift_ai_id | No | ||
| reorder_source | No | ||
| source_context | No | Optional short context for analytics, such as exact_match, reorder, quote_followup, or ai_agent. | |
| selected_handle | No | Buyer-confirmed product handle. When provided, it must resolve to the same AI_APPROVE item as the cart variant. | |
| analytics_context | No | Internal QA context for synthetic evals. | |
| mcp_install_target | No | Optional install target for source-aware MCP installs, such as cline, codex, or generic_streamable_http. | |
| mcp_source_context | No | Optional source slug for source-aware MCP installs, such as cline_mcp_marketplace or mcp_so. | |
| suppress_analytics | No | Internal QA flag. When true, do not record an AI-sales cart event. | |
| packrift_mcp_source | No | ||
| packrift_mcp_target | No |
explain_no_exact_matchRead-onlyInspect
Explain why Packrift should not present a nearby product as an exact match, then return safe next actions and a tracked bulk quote URL.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| family | No | Optional product family. | |
| reason | No | Optional short explanation from the caller. | |
| requested_spec | Yes | The buyer's exact requested packaging spec. | |
| analytics_context | No | Internal QA context for synthetic evals. | |
| suppress_analytics | No | Internal QA flag. When true, do not record an AI-sales no-match event. | |
| missing_or_mismatched_fields | No | Required fields that were unavailable or different, such as length, material, color, or pack_count. |
find_packaging_for_itemRead-onlyInspect
Use when the buyer has item dimensions and needs a fitting box or mailer. Required arguments are item_length_in, item_width_in, item_depth_in, item_weight_lb, and use_case. Canonical use_case values are mailer|box|fragile|apparel|ecommerce; free text such as 'shipping ceramic mugs' is accepted and mapped to the closest canonical context. Returns up to 5 AI_APPROVE SKUs ranked by fit with price, stock, URL, and cart-continuity fields.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| use_case | Yes | Packaging context that guides fit ranking. Canonical values: mailer, box, fragile, apparel, ecommerce. Free text (e.g. 'shipping ceramic mugs') is accepted and mapped to the closest canonical context. | |
| item_depth_in | Yes | Item depth/height in inches. | |
| item_width_in | Yes | Item width in inches. | |
| item_length_in | Yes | Item length in inches. | |
| item_weight_lb | Yes | Packed item weight in pounds; use 0 when unknown. |
get_bulk_quote_linkRead-onlyInspect
Return a tracked Packrift bulk quote URL for an exact requested packaging spec or SKU. Use when there is no exact match or the buyer needs bulk/procurement review.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sku | No | Optional Packrift SKU to prefill if the quote relates to a known product. | |
| family | No | Optional product family such as boxes, labels, mailers, tape, or poly_bags. | |
| reason | No | Optional reason for quote handoff. | |
| quantity | No | Optional buyer quantity. Numbers are accepted and coerced to string. | |
| requested_spec | Yes | Exact unavailable or bulk quote packaging spec. | |
| analytics_context | No | Internal QA context for synthetic evals. | |
| suppress_analytics | No | Internal QA flag. When true, do not record an AI-sales quote event. |
get_cart_handoff_candidatesRead-onlyInspect
Returns priority AI-approved Packrift SKUs that are ready for MCP cart handoff exploration, including create_cart_url arguments, SKU records, measured product/reorder/quote links, and the required live-confirmation sequence.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sku | No | Optional exact Packrift SKU filter. | |
| limit | No | ||
| family | No | Optional product family filter. |
get_pricingRead-onlyInspect
Use to confirm live unit price and line total before cart handoff. Required argument: variant_ids as an array of numeric Shopify variant IDs encoded as strings, for example ["53475949216112"]. Optional quantity defaults to 1. Never send variant_ids as numbers. Never cached.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| quantity | No | Buyer-selected quantity for line total calculation. | |
| journey_id | No | ||
| match_type | No | ||
| variant_ids | Yes | Numeric Shopify variant IDs as strings, not numbers. Example: ["53475949216112"]. | |
| selected_sku | No | ||
| result_set_id | No | ||
| selected_handle | No |
get_productRead-onlyInspect
Use after find_packaging_for_item or search_products to pull full detail for a handle: all variants, SKUs, dimensions, weight, stock. Input: handle. Call before building a cart to map qty to the right variant.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| handle | Yes |
get_reorder_linkRead-onlyInspect
Return the Packrift reorder URL, product URL, and copy-procurement-spec text for one AI_APPROVE SKU or handle. Use for repeat-buy and procurement handoff workflows.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sku | No | Packrift SKU such as 1066, MFL1295, or LL251WR. | |
| handle | No | Packrift product handle if SKU is unknown. | |
| source_context | No | Optional analytics context, e.g. ai_agent_reorder or mcp_reorder. | |
| analytics_context | No | Internal QA context for synthetic evals. | |
| suppress_analytics | No | Internal QA flag. When true, do not record an AI-sales reorder event. |
get_shipping_estimateRead-onlyInspect
Use when the buyer asks shipping cost for selected AI_APPROVE variants. Required arguments: destination_postal_code, country (US|CA), and items with variant_id as a numeric Shopify variant ID string plus qty, for example {"variant_id":"53475949216112","qty":1}. Never send variant_id as a number.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| items | Yes | ||
| country | Yes | ||
| journey_id | No | ||
| match_type | No | ||
| selected_sku | No | ||
| result_set_id | No | ||
| selected_handle | No | ||
| destination_postal_code | Yes |
google_retail_ai_finderRead-onlyInspect
Controlled Packrift Google Retail / AI Commerce Search sales test. Uses the imported Retail catalog to find likely buyer matches, returns AI_APPROVE-gated cart-handoff candidates, and records low-cap test attribution. Use this for the Gemini/Retail pilot before normal search_products when testing Google Retail search quality.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Maximum returned candidates after AI_APPROVE filtering. | |
| query | Yes | Buyer search such as 22x20x14 corrugated boxes, kraft bubble mailers, or 2 inch packing tape. | |
| visitor_id | No | Optional stable visitor/session id for Google Retail attribution. A safe test id is generated when omitted. | |
| approved_only | No | When true, return only products that pass Packrift's AI_APPROVE cart-candidate gate. | |
| analytics_context | No | Internal QA context for synthetic evals. | |
| suppress_analytics | No | Internal QA flag. When true, do not record Retail finder demand events. |
inventory_statusRead-onlyInspect
Live inventory exploration for one or more AI_APPROVE variants. Returns Shopify total quantity, available-for-sale state, location-level BOX warehouse quantities where available, and a plain-language fulfillment summary.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sku | No | Packrift SKU such as 1066. | |
| handle | No | Packrift product handle. | |
| quantity | No | ||
| variant_ids | No |
pack_calculatorRead-onlyInspect
Exploration tool for item dimensions and weight. Calculates required inside dimensions, ranks Packrift box/mailer candidates, and gives void-fill guidance before live price/inventory confirmation.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| use_case | No | auto | |
| padding_in | No | ||
| item_depth_in | Yes | ||
| item_width_in | Yes | ||
| item_length_in | Yes | ||
| item_weight_lb | No |
prepare_purchase_handoffRead-onlyInspect
Preferred exact-SKU purchase prep for agents. Call first with sku, quantity, and buyer_confirmed=false to confirm AI_APPROVE product, live price, and live inventory. Call again with buyer_confirmed=true only after buyer approval; then it returns a measured source-preserving MCP /r/cart URL. It does not place an order.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sku | Yes | Exact Packrift SKU such as 1066, MFL1295, or LL251WR. | |
| quantity | No | Buyer-selected quantity. Defaults to 1. | |
| journey_id | No | ||
| mcp_source | No | ||
| mcp_target | No | ||
| source_slug | No | ||
| result_set_id | No | ||
| source_context | No | Optional analytics context, such as agent_quick_start, exact_sku_reorder, or browse_sh_first_cart_run. | |
| buyer_confirmed | No | Set true only after the buyer confirms the exact SKU and quantity. Without this, no cart URL is created. | |
| analytics_context | No | Internal QA context for synthetic evals. | |
| mcp_install_target | No | Optional install target for source-aware MCP installs, such as cline, codex, or generic_streamable_http. | |
| mcp_source_context | No | Optional source slug for source-aware MCP installs, such as cline_mcp_marketplace or mcp_so. | |
| suppress_analytics | No | Internal QA flag. When true, do not record downstream cart analytics. | |
| packrift_mcp_source | No | ||
| packrift_mcp_target | No |
search_productsRead-onlyInspect
Use when the user names a category by keyword (e.g. 'kraft tape', 'bubble mailer', 'starter kit') with no dimensions. For dimension-based fit, prefer find_packaging_for_item. Returns products with price, stock, URL.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | Yes | Free-text search; matches title, vendor, type, tags. |
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