See Rye in Action
Watch a complete order flow — from product URL to purchase confirmation — all without leaving your app.
How Universal Checkout Works
Under the hood, Rye validates product data, handles shipping and tax, and submits the order to the merchant. This diagram shows the steps we automate for you.
The Challenge
Building commerce into AI apps isn’t just about linking to a product page. Each merchant has different rules and systems for:- 🔗 Resolving the correct product URL
- 💰 Retrieving accurate pricing & availability
- 🚚 Selecting shipping methods
- 🧾 Calculating taxes
- 🔒 Processing checkout securely
- 📦 Handling order tracking and latency
The Rye Solution
With Rye’s Universal Checkout API, you only provide:- The product URL from any merchant
- The buyer identity
- ✅ Validate product data
- ✅ Manage shipping and tax calculations
- ✅ Submit the order to the merchant
- ✅ Relay order status back to you
Your First API Call
Here’s how simple it is to create a Checkout Intent:To dive into a working example, see the Quickstart guide.