{"product_id":"claude-skill-vendor-evaluation","title":"Claude Skill: Vendor Evaluation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor Evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Claude Code skill that creates structured vendor and tool comparison matrices with weighted scoring, cost analysis, and recommendation summaries for making confident, data-backed purchasing decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 installable Claude skill file (\u003ccode\u003e.md\u003c\/code\u003e) for Claude Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in prompts, clarifying questions, and frameworks tailored to this workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutput structure designed for real business deliverables instead of generic AI responses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNotion MCP support for creating pages, trackers, databases, or structured workspaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplace gut-feel purchasing with a scored, weighted evaluation matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeighted criteria mean the most important factors carry the most influence on the outcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCost analysis goes beyond price — TCO (total cost of ownership) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommendation summary gives you a defensible decision to present to partners or investors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChoose between 2-5 software tools, SaaS platforms, or digital products\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare service providers, agencies, contractors, or freelancers for a specific engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvaluate physical vendors or suppliers for their business operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eList the vendors or tools you are evaluating and the criteria that matter to you\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssign importance weights to each criterion (Claude can recommend weights if unsure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClaude builds the scored comparison matrix and produces a recommendation summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaved to Notion as a record of the decision and the reasoning behind it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup \u0026amp; requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires Claude Code, Node.js 18+, and an Anthropic API key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace the included \u003ccode\u003e.md\u003c\/code\u003e file inside \u003ccode\u003e.claude\/skills\/\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReference the skill in \u003ccode\u003e.claude\/claude.md\u003c\/code\u003e so it loads in Claude Code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect Notion MCP in Claude Code if you want pages or databases created in your workspace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes:\u003c\/em\u003e Digital download. This is a Claude skill file for Claude Code, not a standalone SaaS app or hosted service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UkiyoProds","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":44319680069716,"sku":"UKIYO-CS-049","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/7207\/0996\/files\/claude-skill-vendor-evaluation.png?v=1773947987","url":"https:\/\/ukiyoprod.com\/products\/claude-skill-vendor-evaluation","provider":"Ukiyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}