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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Shopify announced that browser‑based AI agents can now complete purchases on its merchants’ sites, expanding beyond product search and cart addition. The update adds WebMCP support for checkout, including Shop Pay, enabling agents to read, update, and submit transactions with buyer authorization. Three new tools—get_checkout, update_checkout, and complete_checkout—allow agents to inspect and modify checkout details before placing an order. The feature will roll out to all eligible Shopify merchants, with partnerships already in place with agents such as Muse and Instinct.