Yes, you can now order DoorDash from the command line
DoorDash is opening a limited beta of dd-cli, a command-line tool that lets developers and AI agents search stores, build carts, and place orders from the terminal, marking another step toward software designed for AI agents instead of just humans.
Sudo make me a sandwich . The future has arrived! DoorDash just introduced a limited beta of DoorDash CLI, a command-line tool for developers that lets you order DoorDash directly from your AI agent. The tool can be used to search stores, find deals, and check out, the company says.
Today we're opening up the DoorDash CLI in limited beta. `dd-cli` lets you order DoorDash directly from your agent: search stores, find the best deals, check out, and more. Early access for US/Canadian macOS developers by waitlist. Excited to see what folks build! pic.twitter.com/rSFhjJnvjJ
Called “dd-cli,” the new tool is open to U.S. and Canadian macOS developers via a waitlist, said DoorDash co-founder and CTO Andy Fang in a post on X . DoorDash was asked for comment about the new feature.
The announcement is getting a lot of attention because, on the face of it, it’s rather funny. Command-line tools are associated with programming, not ordering lunch. An AI agent running commands to order your salad or sandwich can initially feel somewhat absurd.
But the DoorDash CLI isn’t actually a joke; it’s an example of what agentic commerce can look like.
With this move, the company is exposing DoorDash’s ordering platform to AI agents, allowing developers to add functionality to their own software and services. That means instead of visiting DoorDash’s app, developers could build their own tools for ordering food, groceries, or finding local lunch deals, among other things, or use those capabilities as building blocks that are combined with other tools.
DoorDash, too, has experimented with offering its service via iMessage and now has its own AI chatbot , “Ask DoorDash” — offering two examples of how agentic commerce can work. It also exposes its service to AI chatbots, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Claude .
The company’s sign-up form for access to the new CLI tool includes a field asking developers what they would build, if allowed into the beta.
The launch has a bit of humor to it, as it recalls that old XKCD comic about programmers automating ridiculous tasks — like making a sandwich. In the comic, a programmer says “make me a sandwich,” and the other person responds, “What? Make it yourself,” so the programmer says “sudo make me a sandwich,” and the other person says “OK.” (It’s programming humor, okay?)
The attached video in the X post leans into the over-engineering angle, as it reads Slack, recalls memories, parses JSON, inspects menu structures, runs Python scripts, recovers from errors, and calculates totals, just to do something as simple as ordering three salads. As the task runs, the interface reads “Flibbertigibbeting,” making the whole thing even funnier.
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Key takeaways
- DoorDash is promoting order automation through a command-line interface, which could inspire innovations in the delivery sector in Brazil.
- Opening the platform to developers may stimulate the creation of customized solutions that cater to specific consumer needs.
- The concept of 'agentic commerce' could become a trend, allowing Brazilian companies to stand out in a competitive market.
Editorial analysis
The introduction of dd-cli by DoorDash represents a significant advancement at the intersection of commerce and artificial intelligence, especially in a landscape where automation and service personalization are becoming increasingly relevant. For the Brazilian tech sector, this innovation may inspire startups and developers to explore similar solutions that integrate delivery services and other functionalities into customized platforms. The ability to create tools that utilize DoorDash's API to automate orders could open new business opportunities, particularly in a market already familiar with the delivery culture.
Moreover, DoorDash's approach to allowing developers to build their own applications on top of its platform can be seen as an invitation to collaborative innovation. This could stimulate the creation of solutions that cater to specific consumer needs, such as searching for local deals or combining delivery services with other functionalities like personalized recommendations. This trend of "agentic commerce" could be a game-changer, enabling Brazilian companies to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
What to watch for next is how other tech and delivery companies will respond to this initiative. The possibility of integrating delivery services into virtual assistants and chatbots may become a standard, and DoorDash could be seen as a pioneer in this space. Additionally, it will be interesting to monitor how regulation and data privacy issues will unfold as more companies adopt this AI-based business model.
Finally, the humor present in DoorDash's communication, which references programming jokes, may be a strategy to demystify technology and make it more accessible to the general public. This could help create a stronger connection between the company and developers, as well as foster an innovation environment that could benefit the entire Brazilian tech ecosystem.
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