Fred, CTO of Alpic, introduces the Skybridge e-commerce starter kit for building ChatGPT apps. The kit lets merchants create custom shopping experiences, control brand and tone, and integrate with existing commerce engines. A demo shows a ski shop app with product carousels and checkout redirection.
A short editorial from the VEONIB team on why this content matters.
Skybridge's starter kit democratizes e-commerce app development on ChatGPT, giving merchants full brand control and a faster path to market.
Unlike generic merchant programs, this kit leverages AI-driven coding agents to tailor the app to your exact needs, which aligns with SEONIB's focus on AI-optimized, personalized content delivery.
E-commerce merchants should try the demo at e-commerce.skybridge.tech and use the starter kit to launch their own ChatGPT app today.
A protocol enabling merchants to distribute product feeds for AI-driven sales.
A program allowing merchants to sell products through ChatGPT conversations.
A template for building custom e-commerce ChatGPT apps with brand control.
A protocol for connecting AI models to external data and tools.
Visual style variables (colors, fonts) used to customize app appearance.
Coding agent skills that help create ChatGPT apps from natural language.
What is the ChatGPT merchant program?
It's a program launched in late 2025 that lets merchants distribute product feeds via Agentic Commerce Protocol so ChatGPT can surface products in conversations.
Is instant checkout still available?
No, the instant checkout option where ChatGPT acted as merchant of record is no longer available. Checkout now happens on your website or inside an app.
How can I build a custom e-commerce ChatGPT app?
Use the Skybridge e-commerce starter kit with the command 'skybridge create --ecom' or via coding agents with ChatGPT app builder skills.
What features does the starter kit include?
It includes product search, carousel rendering, product detail pages, variant selection, and redirect to your website checkout.
Can I customize the app's look and feel?
Yes, you provide design tokens and the coding agent adapts the template to match your brand's tone and style.
Which commerce engines are supported?
Off-the-shelf platforms like Shopify and PrestaShop, or custom installs like Medusa framework.
How do I test the demo app?
Visit e-commerce.skybridge.tech to try the Alpique ski shop demo app in the playground environment.
What is the benefit of using the starter kit over the merchant program?
It gives you full control over brand appearance, tone of voice, and product presentation, unlike the standardized merchant program.
Do I need to be a developer to use the starter kit?
No, you can use coding agents with ChatGPT app builder skills to generate the app from simple instructions.
Where can I find more resources?
Links are provided in the video comments, and you can visit e-commerce.skybridge.tech for the demo.