Buy groceries
Research or purchase groceries based on user instructions.
Shopping task record
Compare products
Research product options and present tradeoffs before purchase.
Risk: Low riskIndependent reportLast verified 2026-10-02
Can Instinct do this?
“Compare products” has Independent report as of 2026-10-02. This shows an observed capability, not a guaranteed result for every account, region, or provider.
Before you delegate it
Research product options and present tradeoffs before purchase.
- product criteria
Safer workflow
- Specify the result you want and any conditions the agent must not change.
- Ask Instinct to research or prepare first, then pause before a payment, cancellation, or other consequential action.
- Before approving, check the amount, recipient, dates, policy, and sensitive details.
- Afterward, confirm the result in the original service or account.
How to verify completion
A current shortlist with prices and tradeoffs.
For payments, bookings, accounts, and messages, use the provider's record rather than the agent's completion message as the final confirmation.
Suggested request
Compare options that meet these requirements. Include current price, seller, key tradeoffs, and stop before checkout.
Expected outcome
A current shortlist with prices and tradeoffs.
Known limitations
- Prices and availability can become stale quickly.
- Product recommendations may be proactive or unsolicited, so users should distinguish requested research from recommendation pushes.
- Users should verify seller, product variant, total price, shipping, and return terms before purchase.
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