DoorDash Introduces Command-Line Tool for Ordering Food

DoorDash has introduced a limited beta of DoorDash CLI, a command-line tool that allows developers to order food directly from their AI agents. The tool, called 'dd-cli,' enables users to search stores, find deals, and check out. Initially available to U.S.

and Canadian macOS developers via a waitlist, the tool is part of DoorDash's effort to expose its ordering platform to AI agents. DoorDash co-founder and CTO Andy Fang announced the launch on X, sharing a video that showcases the tool's capabilities. The video demonstrates the tool reading Slack, recalling memories, parsing JSON, inspecting menu structures, running Python scripts, recovering from errors, and calculating totals to order three salads.

The DoorDash CLI is not a joke, but an example of agentic commerce, where AI agents can interact with services like DoorDash to perform tasks. By exposing its platform to AI agents, DoorDash allows developers to build their own tools for ordering food, groceries, or finding local lunch deals. This move follows DoorDash's previous experiments with offering its service via iMessage and its own AI chatbot, 'Ask DoorDash.' The company has also integrated its service with AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Claude.

Developers interested in accessing the DoorDash CLI can sign up on the company's website, where they are asked to describe what they would build if given access to the beta. Why this matters: The introduction of DoorDash CLI highlights the growing trend of agentic commerce, where AI agents interact with services to perform tasks. This development has significant implications for the food delivery industry, as it enables developers to build new tools and services that integrate with DoorDash's platform.

For businesses, this means new opportunities for growth and innovation. For consumers, it could lead to more seamless and convenient ordering experiences. However, questions remain about the potential risks and challenges associated with AI-driven commerce, such as security and accountability.

As the use of AI agents becomes more widespread, it will be crucial for companies like DoorDash to prioritize transparency and user trust.