🛠️ Shelf Protocol – Robots.txt for Commerce
Summary
Shelf Protocol is a registry and verification system designed for AI shopping agents and merchants. It lets merchants control AI access and spending limits through a DNS record, while allowing agents to quickly discover verified stores and products.
Why it’s interesting
It establishes a structured protocol and registry for AI-driven commerce, acting like robots.txt for automated agent purchases.
Target user
Merchants and consumers using AI shopping agents
Source metrics: Points 3 · Comments 0
HN discussion · Project
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Summary
Shelf Protocol is a registry and verification system designed for AI shopping agents and merchants. It lets merchants control AI access and spending limits through a DNS record, while allowing agents to quickly discover verified stores and products.
Why it’s interesting
It establishes a structured protocol and registry for AI-driven commerce, acting like robots.txt for automated agent purchases.
Target user
Merchants and consumers using AI shopping agents
Source metrics: Points 3 · Comments 0
HN discussion · Project
Source: #HackerNews / Show HN