The Honey Barrel

Overview

Develop a Chrome extension that scrapes whisky/wine bottle information from e-commerce and retail websites, then cross-references with the BAXUS marketplace to determine if the same bottles are available at better prices.

Problem Statement

Wine and whisky enthusiasts often search multiple retailers to find the best deals on bottles. This process is time-consuming and inefficient. A browser extension that automatically identifies bottles on third-party websites and compares prices with BAXUS marketplace offerings would provide significant value to users and drive traffic to the BAXUS platform.

Objectives

• Create a Chrome extension that can identify bottle information on retail websites

• Build a comparison system to match scraped bottles with BAXUS marketplace listings

• Provide direct links to BAXUS marketplace alternatives

Technical Requirements

Core Functionality

1. Bottle Matching:

   • Match scraped bottle information to BAXUS marketplace listings

   • Handle variations in naming conventions and descriptions

   • Ensure accurate matching despite formatting differences

2. Price Comparison:

   • Compare scraped prices with BAXUS marketplace offerings

   • Calculate potential savings for users

   • Account for shipping costs and other factors when relevant

3. User Interface:

   • Provide a clean, non-intrusive extension popup showing comparison results

   • Highlight potential savings with clear visual indicators

   • Include direct links to BAXUS alternatives

Technical Specifications

1. Chrome Extension Structure:

   • Develop as a standard Chrome browser extension

   • Implement proper permissions and security practices

   • Ensure compliance with Chrome Web Store policies

2. BAXUS API Integration:

   • Query BAXUS marketplace API to find matching bottles

   • Optimize API calls to minimize latency

   • Handle authentication and rate limiting appropriately

Deliverables

1. A working Chrome extension package ready for installation

2. Source code with clear organization and documentation

3. Demo video showing the extension in action on various sites

4. Documentation on the matching algorithm and API integration

Evaluation Criteria

• Matching Precision: Success rate of matching scraped bottles to BAXUS listings

• User Experience: Clean, intuitive interface and smooth operation

• Site Coverage: Number of supported retail websites

• Technical Implementation: Code quality, extension performance, and adherence to best practices

Resources

• Access to BAXUS marketplace (baxus.co) API for bottle matching of listed assets:

  GET https://services.baxus.co/api/search/listings?from=0&size=20&listed=true

Additional Notes

The extension should prioritize user privacy and security while delivering value through accurate price comparisons. Focus on creating a seamless experience that drives users to the BAXUS marketplace when better deals are available. Consider how to handle edge cases like limited editions, rare bottles, or special packages.

Submission Requirements

Follow the main BAXATHON submission guidelines, ensuring your GitHub repository includes the extension source code, installation instructions, and documentation on supported websites.

By submitting work for this bounty, you also certify that you are of legal drinking age in your relevant country.