Cut through the model soup to buy the right appliance — the features that actually matter for you, the ones that are marketing, and when to buy.
SkillScore83Maintained
Automatic
◆Personal Assistant pack
Last verified 8/30/2026
What it changes
Passed 20 of 24 test cases with the skill, and 18 of 24 without it.
Without skill75%
With skill83%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Recommends declining the extended warranty.
Reminds the user to confirm current model specifications and live pricing before making the final purchase.
2 fixed18 passed either way4 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+8 pp
Tokens
+22%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-8%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/30/2026v120 of 24 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 2
Prompt
I need advice on buying a dishwasher for a 2-person apartment household. Our kitchen opening is 24 inches wide, our budget is under $900, and our current dishwasher leaves food residue and takes hours. Noise level and cleaning performance are top priorities, and we can wait for upcoming sales. Please provide an evaluation detailing must-have features versus nice-to-haves versus useless marketing fluff, fit and installation requirements, durability and running cost estimates, standard vs extended warranty recommendations, discount timing windows, and a final note reminding me to verify live model specs.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Identifies decibel rating below 48 dB as an essential feature.
Passed
Passed
Advises against buying extended warranties for dishwashers.
Passed
Passed
Reminds the user to confirm current model specifications and live pricing before making the final purchase.
Missed
Passed
case-03 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/30/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md66 linessingle file
Appliance Buying Guide
Appliance shopping is deliberately confusing: dozens of near-identical models, features you'll never use priced as premiums, and salespeople pushing extended warranties. This starts from what you actually need, separates the meaningful features from the marketing, checks it'll fit and perform, and times the purchase — so you buy the right machine, not the most upsold one.
What This Skill Produces
A needs-based feature shortlist — must-haves for your household vs. nice-to-haves vs. marketing fluff you can ignore
Fit & capacity checks — measurements, capacity for your household, and installation/utility requirements
Reliability & running cost — durability and repairability considerations, plus energy/water running costs over the life
Warranty guidance — the standard warranty, and an honest take on whether an extended warranty is worth it for this category
Timing tips — when this category tends to be discounted
A verify note — models, specs, and prices change constantly; confirm current details before buying
Required Inputs
Ask for these if not provided:
The appliance & need — type, household size, and how you'll use it
The space — dimensions, and any install constraints (utilities, doorways, venting)
Priorities — reliability, quiet, efficiency, capacity, specific features, budget
Pain points — what your current one lacks or does wrong
Timeline — need it now or can wait for a sale
Framework: Needs First, Ignore The Fluff
Start from use, not features. Define how the household actually uses it — that determines the few features that matter and the many that don't.
Sort must-have from marketing. Flag the genuinely useful features and call out the premium-priced gimmicks you won't use.
Check it fits and performs. Confirm dimensions, capacity for the household, and any utility/install requirements before falling for a model.
Weigh reliability and running cost. A cheaper unit that fails or guzzles energy costs more over its life — factor durability, repairability, and running costs.
Judge the warranty honestly. Note the standard coverage and give a straight take on extended warranties for this category (often not worth it, sometimes is).
Time it and verify. Point to typical sale windows, and stress confirming current models/specs/prices since lineups change frequently.