Making Conversational Checkout A Reality: The Problem We're Solving
AI agents are now capable of discovering and recommending products with unprecedented precision.
But when it comes time to actually buy, the experience breaks down.
Every website still uses its own cart flow, checkout page, and payment gateway.
For AI agents, that’s a dead end — they can’t navigate buttons, popups, or multi-step forms.
For users, it means leaving the conversation or experience that inspired the purchase in the first place.
OpenInstantCheckout (OIC)OpenInstantCheckout solves this problem by providing a universal checkout layer that any AI agent, app, or website can use — instantly, anywhere.
What Is OpenInstantCheckout?
OpenInstantCheckout (OIC) is an open-source, Agentic Commerce Protocol–compliant checkout system that enables instant, one-click transactions directly within AI conversations, feeds, and websites.
It’s the connective tissue between discovery and conversion — designed for the age of agentic commerce.
Think of it as:
- Stripe Checkout for AI Agents: A universal, embeddable checkout that works anywhere
- Open Standard for A2A Payments: Built on the Agent-to-Agent (A2A) payment model, enabling direct merchant-to-agent transactions
- Composable Checkout: Can be embedded into any brand’s site, feed, or conversational interface
- ACP-Compliant: Structured to align perfectly with the Agentic Commerce Protocol
Why This Matters
For AI Agents
AI agents can now complete the loop from recommendation → transaction:
- Instant Transactions: Complete purchases directly in chat or voice interfaces
- Unified Checkout: Works across all ACP-compliant feeds and product listings
- Trust Signals: Agents can confirm verified merchants and transactions through built-in verification layers
- Payment Flexibility: Supports Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other ACP-compatible gateways
For Merchants & Brands
Merchants gain access to the next era of conversion infrastructure:
- Frictionless Conversion: Turn any link or AI recommendation into an instant checkout experience
- Zero-Code Integration: Drop in a snippet or API call — no custom backend work required
- Universal Compatibility: Works with any e-commerce platform (Shopify, Etsy, Stripe, WooCommerce, custom)
