AI Checkout for WooCommerce

by carticy

Description

AI Checkout for WooCommerce enables ChatGPT Instant Checkout integration for your WooCommerce store. Customers can browse and purchase your products directly within ChatGPT without leaving the conversation.

Key Features:

OpenAI Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) Integration – Full compliance with OpenAI’s commerce specification
ChatGPT Instant Checkout – Seamless checkout experience within ChatGPT
Stripe Payment Processing – Secure payment processing using SharedPaymentToken technology
Product Feed Management – Control which products appear in ChatGPT
Real-time Inventory Sync – Automatic stock level synchronization
Order Management – Track and manage ChatGPT orders alongside regular orders
Analytics Dashboard – Monitor ChatGPT order performance and conversion metrics
Application Wizard – Step-by-step guide for OpenAI merchant application
Test Mode – Comprehensive testing tools and sandbox environment
Security First – Bearer token authentication, HMAC signatures, IP allowlisting

📖 Full Documentation & Setup Guide

Requirements:

WooCommerce 7.6 or higher (tested up to 10.2)
WooCommerce Stripe Gateway plugin (for payment processing)
Valid Stripe account with API keys configured
SSL certificate (HTTPS required)
OpenAI merchant approval (apply at https://chatgpt.com/merchants)

How It Works:

Install and activate the plugin
Configure your Stripe payment gateway
Select products to make available in ChatGPT
Complete the OpenAI merchant application wizard
Submit application to OpenAI for approval
Once approved, your products appear in ChatGPT search results
Customers can purchase directly through ChatGPT conversations

Payment Processing:

This plugin uses WooCommerce Stripe Gateway for payment processing. Payments are processed through YOUR Stripe account – we never touch your money. OpenAI does not charge payment fees, only a small transaction fee per completed purchase.

Privacy & Data:

No customer payment data is stored by this plugin
All payments processed through your Stripe account
Complies with PCI-DSS requirements (SAQ A)
GDPR compliant with data export/erasure tools

Third-Party Services

This plugin integrates with the following external services:

OpenAI (ChatGPT)
* Service: https://openai.com
* Used for: Product discovery and checkout in ChatGPT
* Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
* Terms of Service: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use

Stripe
* Service: https://stripe.com
* Used for: Payment processing via SharedPaymentToken
* Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
* Terms of Service: https://stripe.com/legal

Your use of this plugin constitutes agreement to these third-party terms and policies.

Installation

Download the plugin ZIP from GitHub releases
Go to WordPress Admin Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
Choose the ZIP file and click “Install Now”
Activate the plugin
Install and configure WooCommerce Stripe Gateway plugin
Navigate to AI Checkout Settings
Generate your API key
Configure your product feed
Complete the application wizard
Submit to OpenAI for merchant approval

Source Code:

The full source code including unminified JavaScript is available at:
https://github.com/carticy-dev/carticy-ai-checkout-for-woocommerce

Build instructions: Run npm install && npm run build to compile assets from source.

Screenshots

Analytics Dashboard with ChatGPT order metrics and conversion tracking
Product Feed Manager with quality checks and category filtering
System Requirements checker showing plugin prerequisites
Example ChatGPT order in WooCommerce admin

Faq

Is this plugin free?

Yes, this plugin is completely free and open source. OpenAI charges a small transaction fee per completed purchase, but there are no fees from the plugin itself.

Do I need a Stripe account?

Yes, you must have a Stripe account and the WooCommerce Stripe Gateway plugin configured. ChatGPT Instant Checkout currently only supports Stripe for payment processing.

How do customers pay?

Customers enter their payment information in ChatGPT. OpenAI creates a SharedPaymentToken which is sent to your server to process the payment through YOUR Stripe account.

Do I need OpenAI approval?

Yes, you must apply for OpenAI merchant approval at https://chatgpt.com/merchants. The plugin includes an application wizard to help you prepare.

Can I use other payment gateways?

For ChatGPT orders, Stripe is required. However, your regular WooCommerce checkout can still use any payment gateway you want.

What happens to my existing orders?

Nothing changes. Regular WooCommerce orders continue to work exactly as before. ChatGPT orders appear alongside them with special metadata for tracking.

Is this secure?

Yes. The plugin implements OpenAI’s security requirements including Bearer token authentication, HMAC webhook signatures, and TLS 1.2+. No payment data is stored by the plugin.

Can I test before going live?

Yes, the plugin includes a comprehensive test mode with mock simulators, API debugger, and ACP conformance tests.

Which products appear in ChatGPT?

You control this through the Product Feed Manager. Select individual products or entire categories to enable for ChatGPT.

How are refunds handled?

Refunds initiated in WooCommerce admin are automatically processed through Stripe and OpenAI is notified via webhook. WooCommerce Stripe Gateway handles all refund logic.

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Changelog

1.0.0

Initial release
OpenAI Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) v1.0 compliance
Product feed generation with REST API endpoint
Complete checkout session management
Stripe SharedPaymentToken payment processing
Webhook system for order lifecycle events
Security features (Bearer auth, HMAC, idempotency, IP allowlisting)
Admin interface with settings, product manager, analytics
Application preparation wizard
Testing infrastructure with conformance tests
Comprehensive logging and monitoring