DoorDash has introduced a limited beta of DoorDash CLI, a command-line interface that enables developers to order food through their AI agents. The tool allows users to search for stores, find deals, and complete purchases, according to the company. The initiative is part of DoorDash's efforts to integrate its ordering platform with AI agents, opening up new possibilities for developers to build custom tools for food ordering and other services. The tool is currently available to U.S. and Canadian macOS developers through a waitlist. Source: techcrunch
The new CLI tool, named 'dd-cli,' is part of DoorDash's broader exploration into agentic commerce. The company has also experimented with integrating its service into iMessage and has developed its own AI chatbot, 'Ask DoorDash.' DoorDash's CLI tool is designed to expose its ordering platform to AI agents, allowing developers to incorporate its functionality into their own software and services. The tool's launch has sparked interest due to its humorous take on command-line interfaces, which are traditionally associated with programming rather than food ordering. Source: techcrunch
The DoorDash CLI tool includes a sign-up form that asks developers what they would build if granted access to the beta. The launch has been compared to an old XKCD comic about programmers automating tasks, such as making a sandwich. The company's X post includes a video demonstrating the CLI's capabilities, which involve parsing JSON, running Python scripts, and calculating totals to order three salads. The interface even displays the phrase 'Flibbertigibbeting,' adding to the humor of the launch. Source: techcrunch
