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Shopify has opened its checkout system to browser-based AI agents, according to TechCrunch. The move means autonomous shopping assistants could complete purchases on merchants' stores on behalf of users, rather than only browsing. It signals a shift in e-commerce toward agentic commerce, where software agents search, select and pay for goods directly, raising questions about merchant control, fraud prevention and how retailers adapt to agent-driven traffic.
- 2Shopify Opens All Storefronts to AI Agents With WebMCP▼Shopify Opens Every Storefront to AI Agents With New WebMCP Tools
Shopify has launched new WebMCP tools that open every storefront on its platform to AI agents, allowing automated assistants to browse, interact with, and transact on merchant sites. The move positions the e-commerce company for a shift toward agent-driven shopping, where AI systems rather than human browsers handle product discovery and purchasing. The announcement is drawing attention across the startup and e-commerce world.