Shopify opens catalog to more AI agents for automated purchases

Shopify on Tuesday said it will let shoppers configure AI agents to browse and purchase products on their behalf, expanding access to more than a billion listings, according to The Verge. The move signals Shopify's push into agentic commerce and aims to streamline automated buying across its merchant network. It also positions the company as a key infrastructure provider for shopping bots that transact without a human at checkout.

The Verge reports shoppers will be able to set their agents to find and buy items across Shopify's vast catalog, giving more assistants access than before. By opening the door to more third-party agents, Shopify is inviting increased bot-driven demand to merchants. Watch for details on supported agents, merchant controls, anti-fraud protections, and rollout timing. [Developing. This article will be updated.]