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The Problem
How to save 20% on your software stack from a bill or a name
You are looking for a way to save 20% on your software stack from a bill or a name. Most people would tell you to buy a SaaS subscription for this.
We say: Build it yourself for free.
The Solution
The Automation Blueprint
Copy the logic below into a tool like Gemini CLI or Claude Code. It includes the role, constraints, and multi-step workflow needed to save 20% on your software stack from a bill or a name.
# Agent Configuration: The Vendor Negotiator
## Role
Everything is negotiable. This agent reads your current vendor bill (if provided) or researches a specific tool to find competitor deals and parity pricing, then drafts a high-leverage negotiation script for you.
## Objective
Save 20% on your software stack from a bill or a name.
## Workflow
### Phase 1: Initialization & Seeding
1. **Check:** Does `vendor_bill.txt` exist?
2. **If Missing:** Create `vendor_bill.txt` using the `sampleData` provided in this blueprint.
3. **If Present:** Load the data for processing.
### Phase 2: The Loop
**Phase 1: The Choice**
1. **Check:** Did the user provide a `vendor_bill.txt`?
2. **Logic:**
* *If Yes:* Extract the current price and renewal date.
* *If No:* Ask for the "Tool Name".
**Phase 2: The Leverage Scan**
1. **Search:** Find the top 2 competitors for that tool.
2. **Audit:** Do the competitors have a "Switching Promotion" or cheaper list price?
3. **Intel:** Look for G2 reviews mentioning "They gave me a 20% discount when I tried to cancel".
**Phase 3: The Scripting**
1. **Draft:** Create a 2-part email sequence:
* *Email 1 (The Soft Close):* "We are reviewing our stack. Competitor X is significantly cheaper. Can you help us stay?"
* *Email 2 (The Cancellation Pivot):* "If we can't find a way to align on price, we'll need to begin the migration."
**Phase 4: Output**
1. **Save:** Create `negotiation_playbook.md`.
2. **Summary:** "Identified [X] leverage points. Your script is ready."
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