Getting Started

You'll be crosslisting automatically in under 10 minutes.

1
Install the extension

Visit the Chrome Web Store listing and click Add to Chrome. Accept the permissions prompt — these are required for the extension to interact with your Zipsale dashboard.

Once installed, you'll see the Crosslist Assist icon (⚡) in your Chrome toolbar. If you don't see it, click the puzzle piece icon in the toolbar and pin Crosslist Assist.

⚠ Crosslist Assist requires an active Zipsale account. It will not work without one.
2
Get your Anthropic API key

Crosslist Assist uses AI to read your listings and fill in the correct category, colour, and size. This requires your own Anthropic API key.

  • Go to console.anthropic.com and create a free account
  • Add a small amount of credit (minimum $5 — lasts months at typical usage)
  • Click API Keys in the left sidebar
  • Click Create Key, name it anything (e.g. "Crosslist Assist")
  • Copy the key immediately — it starts with sk-ant- and is only shown once
Cost: At 1,000–1,500 items per month, expect to spend approximately £2–5/month on API usage. The $5 top-up will last several months for most sellers.
3
Enter your API key

Click the Crosslist Assist icon in your toolbar. You'll see the login screen — paste your API key into the field and click Continue.

Your key is saved locally in your browser. You won't need to enter it again unless you remove the extension or click the swap icon to reset it.

✓ Your API key is stored only on your device — never sent to any server we control.
4
Set up your mapping rules

Mapping rules let you customise how Crosslist Assist categorises, colours, and sizes your items. They override the AI for specific keywords in your descriptions.

Click the Mapping tab in the extension to see the rules editor. The default rules cover the most common scenarios, but you should add your own based on your stock.

Category rules

If a keyword appears in a listing description, the category is set to your specified value instead of what the AI would choose.

  • Keyword: realtree → Category: Caps
  • Keyword: hoodie → Category: Hoodies
  • Keyword: track jacket → Category: Bomber jackets

Colour rules

Force specific colours for items with predictable palettes.

  • Keyword: realtree → Colour: Khaki, Brown
  • Keyword: navy blue → Colour: Navy, Blue

Size rules

Force a specific size when certain phrases appear in the description.

  • Keyword: one size fits most → Size: One Size

Price deduction

Set how much to subtract from your Depop price when listing to Vinted. Default is £3. Adjust this in the Price subtab.

Click Save Settings when done. Rules take effect immediately on the next run.

5
Run your first test

Before going live, always run a test first. This fills in all the fields but saves without listing to Vinted — so you can check everything looks right.

  • Go to your Zipsale dashboard in Chrome (make sure you're logged in)
  • Click the Crosslist Assist icon in your toolbar
  • Set the number of items to process (start with 3–5 for your first test)
  • Click ◎ Test Run

The extension will reload your dashboard and start working through items automatically. A progress bar will appear in the top-right corner of the page showing how many items have been processed.

When it finishes, check a few items in Zipsale to confirm the category, colour, size and price all look correct.

✓ Use Test Mode every time you update your mapping rules to verify the changes before running a live batch.
6
Go live

Once you're happy with the test results, you're ready to list for real.

  • Make sure you're on your Zipsale dashboard
  • Click the Crosslist Assist icon
  • Enter how many items you want to process
  • Click ▶ List

The extension will work through your queue and list each item to Vinted automatically. You'll see a completion summary when it's done showing how many were listed successfully.

Tip: You can click ■ Stop at any time to halt the run after the current item finishes. Any items already listed won't be affected.

Common questions

It says "no unlisted items found" but I have items to crosslist

Make sure you're on your Zipsale dashboard page (not an individual item page) when you click Start or Test. If items still aren't detected, try refreshing the dashboard before running.

The wrong category is being selected

Add a custom mapping rule. In the Mapping tab, add the keyword that appears in those items' descriptions and set the correct Vinted category. This will override the AI for any future items containing that keyword.

My session expired mid-run

Crosslist Assist will detect this and pause the run automatically, showing a warning. Log back into Zipsale and restart the extension. Items already processed won't be affected.

Can I use this with multiple Zipsale accounts?

Yes — log into whichever Zipsale account you want, open the dashboard, and run the extension. It works with any account you're currently logged into.

How much does the Anthropic API cost?

At 1,000–1,500 items per month, approximately £2–5. The $5 minimum top-up at console.anthropic.com will last most sellers several months.

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