feat: LLM-powered search with free-text query, filter toggles, and auto-generated guide

- Search box: type anything, toggle filter pills (hybrid, price range, distance, etc.)
- Backend calls Anthropic to parse query into search params
- Playwright crawls Craigslist, CarGurus, AutoTempest with dynamic URLs
- Results scored/ranked with car-specific scoring engine
- Second Anthropic call generates a custom buying guide from actual results
- Guide sections: top picks, checklist, mechanics, negotiation, budget
- All visible live in the browser panel via noVNC
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Ken
2026-05-25 23:31:19 +00:00
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@@ -1,11 +1,16 @@
"""
Car search crawler -- finds used hybrids under $10K near Woodinville WA.
Car search crawler -- finds used cars based on dynamic parameters.
Always runs headed on Xvfb. View live at browser.ampbox.io.
Usage:
python search.py # runs default hardcoded search
python search.py --dynamic '{...}' # runs with dynamic URLs/params from app.py
"""
import asyncio
import json
import re
import sys
from datetime import datetime, timezone
from pathlib import Path
@@ -23,17 +28,9 @@ def extract_title_from_url(url: str) -> str:
return ""
async def search_craigslist(page) -> list[dict]:
"""Craigslist Seattle -- simple HTML, most reliable to scrape."""
url = (
"https://seattle.craigslist.org/search/cta"
"?auto_fuel_type=4"
"&max_price=10000"
"&postal=98077"
"&search_distance=50"
"&sort=date"
)
print(f" Searching Craigslist...")
async def search_craigslist(page, url: str) -> list[dict]:
"""Craigslist -- simple HTML, most reliable to scrape."""
print(f" Searching Craigslist: {url}")
await page.goto(url, wait_until="domcontentloaded", timeout=30000)
await page.wait_for_timeout(3000)
@@ -43,29 +40,30 @@ async def search_craigslist(page) -> list[dict]:
for card in cards[:50]:
try:
# Get the full text of the card -- title is in there
text = await card.inner_text()
lines = [l.strip() for l in text.split("\n") if l.strip() and l.strip() != ""]
lines = [
ln.strip()
for ln in text.split("\n")
if ln.strip() and ln.strip() != "\u2022"
]
# Get the link
link_el = await card.query_selector("a.main, a.cl-app-anchor, a[href*='/d/']")
link_el = await card.query_selector(
"a.main, a.cl-app-anchor, a[href*='/d/']"
)
link = await link_el.get_attribute("href") if link_el else ""
# Title is usually the longest non-price, non-date text line
title = ""
price = ""
location = ""
for line in lines:
if line.startswith("$"):
price = line
elif re.match(r"^\d+/\d+$", line):
continue # date like 5/23
continue
elif re.match(r"^\d+k?\s*mi", line, re.I):
continue # mileage
continue
elif not title and len(line) > 5:
title = line
# Fallback: extract from URL
if not title and link:
title = extract_title_from_url(link)
@@ -74,17 +72,18 @@ async def search_craigslist(page) -> list[dict]:
if price_el:
price = await price_el.inner_text()
# Get image
img_el = await card.query_selector("img[src]")
img = await img_el.get_attribute("src") if img_el else ""
listings.append({
"source": "craigslist",
"title": title.strip(),
"price": price.strip(),
"url": link,
"image": img,
})
listings.append(
{
"source": "craigslist",
"title": title.strip(),
"price": price.strip(),
"url": link,
"image": img,
}
)
except Exception:
continue
@@ -92,25 +91,20 @@ async def search_craigslist(page) -> list[dict]:
return listings
async def search_cargurus(page) -> list[dict]:
async def search_cargurus(page, url: str) -> list[dict]:
"""CarGurus -- JS-heavy but good data."""
url = (
"https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/"
"viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action"
"?zip=98077&maxPrice=10000&fuelTypes=HYBRID"
"&distance=50&sortDir=ASC&sortType=PRICE"
)
print(f" Searching CarGurus...")
print(f" Searching CarGurus: {url}")
await page.goto(url, wait_until="networkidle", timeout=60000)
await page.wait_for_timeout(3000)
listings = []
# Try multiple selector patterns for CarGurus
cards = await page.query_selector_all("article, [data-cg-ft='car-blade'], a[href*='/Cars/']")
cards = await page.query_selector_all(
"article, [data-cg-ft='car-blade'], a[href*='/Cars/']"
)
for card in cards[:50]:
try:
text = await card.inner_text()
lines = [l.strip() for l in text.split("\n") if l.strip()]
lines = [ln.strip() for ln in text.split("\n") if ln.strip()]
title = lines[0] if lines else "Unknown"
price = ""
@@ -129,13 +123,15 @@ async def search_cargurus(page) -> list[dict]:
img_el = await card.query_selector("img[src*='cargurus']")
img = await img_el.get_attribute("src") if img_el else ""
listings.append({
"source": "cargurus",
"title": title[:100].strip(),
"price": price.strip(),
"url": link,
"image": img,
})
listings.append(
{
"source": "cargurus",
"title": title[:100].strip(),
"price": price.strip(),
"url": link,
"image": img,
}
)
except Exception:
continue
@@ -143,25 +139,23 @@ async def search_cargurus(page) -> list[dict]:
return listings
async def search_autotempest(page) -> list[dict]:
async def search_autotempest(page, url: str) -> list[dict]:
"""AutoTempest -- meta-aggregator."""
url = (
"https://www.autotempest.com/results"
"?zip=98077&maxprice=10000&fuel=hybrid&radius=50"
)
print(f" Searching AutoTempest...")
print(f" Searching AutoTempest: {url}")
await page.goto(url, wait_until="networkidle", timeout=60000)
await page.wait_for_timeout(5000)
listings = []
cards = await page.query_selector_all(".result-list-item, .listing, [class*='result']")
cards = await page.query_selector_all(
".result-list-item, .listing, [class*='result']"
)
for card in cards[:50]:
try:
text = await card.inner_text()
if len(text.strip()) < 10:
continue
lines = [l.strip() for l in text.split("\n") if l.strip()]
lines = [ln.strip() for ln in text.split("\n") if ln.strip()]
title = lines[0] if lines else "Unknown"
price = ""
for line in lines:
@@ -175,13 +169,15 @@ async def search_autotempest(page) -> list[dict]:
img_el = await card.query_selector("img[src]")
img = await img_el.get_attribute("src") if img_el else ""
listings.append({
"source": "autotempest",
"title": title[:100].strip(),
"price": price.strip(),
"url": link,
"image": img,
})
listings.append(
{
"source": "autotempest",
"title": title[:100].strip(),
"price": price.strip(),
"url": link,
"image": img,
}
)
except Exception:
continue
@@ -191,7 +187,17 @@ async def search_autotempest(page) -> list[dict]:
async def main():
print(f"Car Search -- {datetime.now(timezone.utc).strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M UTC')}")
print("Looking for: Used hybrids under $10K within 50mi of 98077 (Woodinville WA)")
# Parse dynamic args if provided
dynamic_config = None
if len(sys.argv) >= 3 and sys.argv[1] == "--dynamic":
dynamic_config = json.loads(sys.argv[2])
params = dynamic_config.get("params", {})
search_summary = params.get("search_summary", "dynamic search")
print(f"Dynamic search: {search_summary}")
else:
print("Default search: Used hybrids under $10K within 50mi of 98077")
print("=" * 70)
all_listings: list[dict] = []
@@ -207,28 +213,66 @@ async def main():
)
page = await context.new_page()
for search_fn in [search_craigslist, search_cargurus, search_autotempest]:
try:
results = await search_fn(page)
all_listings.extend(results)
except Exception as e:
print(f" ERROR in {search_fn.__name__}: {e}")
if dynamic_config:
# Dynamic search with provided URLs
searches = [
(search_craigslist, dynamic_config.get("craigslist_url", "")),
(search_cargurus, dynamic_config.get("cargurus_url", "")),
(search_autotempest, dynamic_config.get("autotempest_url", "")),
]
for search_fn, url in searches:
if url:
try:
results = await search_fn(page, url)
all_listings.extend(results)
except Exception as e:
print(f" ERROR in {search_fn.__name__}: {e}")
else:
# Default hardcoded search
default_urls = {
"craigslist": (
"https://seattle.craigslist.org/search/cta"
"?auto_fuel_type=4&max_price=10000&postal=98077"
"&search_distance=50&sort=date"
),
"cargurus": (
"https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/"
"viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action"
"?zip=98077&maxPrice=10000&fuelTypes=HYBRID"
"&distance=50&sortDir=ASC&sortType=PRICE"
),
"autotempest": (
"https://www.autotempest.com/results"
"?zip=98077&maxprice=10000&fuel=hybrid&radius=50"
),
}
for name, url in default_urls.items():
search_fn = {
"craigslist": search_craigslist,
"cargurus": search_cargurus,
"autotempest": search_autotempest,
}[name]
try:
results = await search_fn(page, url)
all_listings.extend(results)
except Exception as e:
print(f" ERROR in {name}: {e}")
await browser.close()
# Save results
timestamp = datetime.now(timezone.utc).strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M")
search_params = (
dynamic_config.get("params", {})
if dynamic_config
else {"zip": "98077", "max_price": 10000, "fuel": "hybrid", "radius_miles": 50}
)
output_file = RESULTS_DIR / f"search_{timestamp}.json"
with open(output_file, "w") as f:
json.dump(
{
"search_date": datetime.now(timezone.utc).isoformat(),
"params": {
"zip": "98077",
"max_price": 10000,
"fuel": "hybrid",
"radius_miles": 50,
},
"params": search_params,
"total_listings": len(all_listings),
"listings": all_listings,
},
@@ -241,7 +285,9 @@ async def main():
print(f"Saved to: {output_file}")
for listing in all_listings[:10]:
print(f" [{listing['source']}] {listing['price']:>8s} {listing['title'][:60]}")
print(
f" [{listing['source']}] {listing['price']:>8s} {listing['title'][:60]}"
)
if len(all_listings) > 10:
print(f" ... and {len(all_listings) - 10} more")