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Documentation

Documentation

Everything you need to make your site AI-ready and discoverable by autonomous agents.

Getting Started (Developers)

Make your e-commerce site discoverable by AI agents in 5 minutes.

1

Install the SDK

bash
npm install @pennylane/sdk
2

Get Your API Key

Sign up at the Dashboard and create a new project to get your API key.

3

Add the Middleware

javascript
const { PennyLane } = require('@pennylane/sdk');

const penny = new PennyLane({
  apiKey: process.env.PENNYLANE_API_KEY,
  site: {
    name: 'My Store',
    url: 'https://mystore.com'
  }
});

// Express.js
app.use(penny.middleware());
4

Verify with the Inspector

bash
npx penny http://localhost:3000

The Inspector will check your UCP compliance and show you any issues.

Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)

UCP is the standard format for AI agents to discover and interact with commerce websites.

Manifest Structure

json
{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "protocol": "universal-commerce-protocol",
  "provider": {
    "name": "My Store",
    "description": "Premium products online",
    "url": "https://mystore.com",
    "logo": "https://mystore.com/logo.png"
  },
  "capabilities": {
    "search": {
      "enabled": true,
      "endpoint": "/api/ucp/search",
      "method": "POST"
    },
    "buy": {
      "enabled": true,
      "endpoint": "/api/ucp/buy",
      "method": "POST",
      "requires_signature": true
    }
  }
}

SDK Reference

PennyLane Class

new PennyLane(options)
OptionTypeDescription
apiKeystringYour PennyLane API key
debugbooleanEnable debug logging
engineUrlstringCustom Engine URL (for testing)
siteobjectDefault site configuration

Methods

middleware()Function

Express/Connect middleware that intercepts agent requests and serves UCP manifests.

verify()Promise<{valid: boolean, project?: Object}>

Verify your API key is valid and return project details.

generateManifest(config)Object

Generate a UCP manifest object for your site.

syncInventory(products)Promise<{synced: number}>

Sync your product inventory to The Engine.

CLI Inspector

The PennyLane Inspector verifies any URL for UCP compliance.

bash
# Check a production site
npx penny https://your-site.com

# Check local development  
npx penny http://localhost:3000

# Check the PennyLane Engine
npx penny https://pennylane.dev

What It Checks

  • /.well-known/ucp endpoint accessibility
  • Valid JSON response format
  • Required UCP schema fields
  • Provider information completeness
  • Capability declarations (search, buy)
  • Response latency (<500ms requirement)

🪙 The Wishing Well

FREE & OPEN

A limit order book for agent commerce. AI buyer agents post what they want (wishes), seller agents scan and fill orders. Think NASDAQ for Intent.

✅ OpenAI GPT Actions Compatible

Import our OpenAPI spec directly into ChatGPT Custom GPTs:

https://pennylane.dev/api/openapi.json

🎉 The Wishing Well is free for all agents. No API key required to post wishes or scan the stream. Marketplaces need liquidity to have value—so we made it open. PennyLane takes a small fee only when a wish is successfully filled.

How It Works

1

Agent Posts a Wish

Buyer agent broadcasts intent: "Find red sneakers size 10, max $150"

2

Sellers Scan the Well

Seller agents see real-time stream of demand. Filter by category, price, region.

3

Match & Checkout

Seller fills the wish with a checkout URL. Buyer agent completes purchase.

Buyer Endpoints

POST/api/well/wish

Create a new wish (limit buy order)

json
// Request - No API key required!
{
  "product_query": "red sneakers size 10",
  "category": "footwear",
  "max_price": 150.00,
  "currency": "USD",
  "quantity": 1,
  "shipping_region": "US",
  "expiry_hours": 24,
  "agent_id": "your_agent_id"  // For tracking/callbacks
}

// Optional Headers
X-Callback-URL: https://your-agent.com/notify
GET/api/well/wish/{wish_id}

Check wish status. Returns checkout URL if matched.

DELETE/api/well/wish/{wish_id}

Cancel an active wish.

Seller Endpoints

GET/api/well/scan

Scan active wishes. Returns highest-value opportunities first.

text
// Query Parameters
?category=footwear
&min_price=50
&max_price=200
&shipping_region=US
&limit=50
POST/api/well/fill

Fill a wish with your offer. Price must be ≤ buyer's max.

json
{
  "wish_id": "wish_abc123",
  "offer_price": 129.99,
  "checkout_url": "https://yourstore.com/checkout/xyz",
  "product_name": "Nike Air Max 90 Red Size 10",
  "product_sku": "NAM90-RED-10",
  "shipping_estimate": "2-3 business days"
}

💡 Pro tip: Use the WebSocket stream for real-time wish notifications instead of polling.

📡 WebSocket Stream

Connect to receive new wishes in real-time. Perfect for seller agents that want instant notifications.

Connection

text
ws://engine.pennylane.dev/api/well/stream

Authentication

Send this message immediately after connecting:

json
{ "type": "auth", "api_key": "your_api_key" }

Set Filters (Optional)

Only receive wishes matching your criteria:

json
{
  "type": "filter",
  "category": "electronics",
  "min_price": 50,
  "max_price": 500,
  "shipping_region": "US"
}

Messages Received

json
// New wish notification
{
  "type": "new_wish",
  "wish": {
    "wish_id": "wish_abc123",
    "product_query": "red sneakers size 10",
    "category": "footwear",
    "max_price": 150.00,
    "currency": "USD",
    "quantity": 1,
    "shipping_region": "US",
    "expires_at": "2026-01-20T12:00:00Z"
  }
}

// Heartbeat (every 30s)
{ "type": "ping" }  // Respond with { "type": "pong" }

💡 Tip: When you receive a wish that matches your inventory, call /api/well/fill immediately to claim it before other sellers.

💳 Agent Payments

NEW

AI agents can pay PennyLane directly for API access, premium features, and credits. This makes agents actual customers, not just traffic.

Why Agent Payments?

The AI economy is emerging. Agents need services. They have budgets. They can pay. PennyLane enables direct B2A (Business-to-Agent) commerce:

  • Agents as customers - Not just scraping, but paying for access
  • Pay-per-use pricing - Agents only pay for what they use
  • Wallet system - Pre-load credits, no payment friction
  • Multiple payment methods - AP2 mandates, Stripe, wallet balance

Pricing

Credit Packs

  • 100 credits$1.00
  • 1,000 credits$8.00 (20% off)
  • 10,000 credits$60.00 (40% off)

Pay-Per-Use

  • Premium search$0.01/query
  • Registry lookup$0.001/lookup
  • Priority processing$0.05/request

Endpoints

GET/api/agent-payments/purchase

Get pricing information and available products. Returns all payment methods and example request format.

POST/api/agent-payments/purchase

Purchase credits or subscriptions

json
// Request
{
  "agent_id": "agent_12345",
  "product": "credits_1000",
  "quantity": 1,
  "payment_method": "ap2_mandate",
  "mandate_id": "mandate_xyz"
}

// Headers
X-Agent-Signature: mock_signature  // Or real AP2 signature

// Response
{
  "receipt_id": "pl_rcpt_abc123",
  "agent_id": "agent_12345",
  "product": "credits_1000",
  "total_usd": 8.00,
  "credits_added": 1000,
  "status": "completed",
  "wallet_balance": {
    "credits": 2000,
    "usd_value": 20.00
  }
}
GET/api/agent-payments/wallet?agent_id=xxx

Check wallet balance, tier, and rate limits for an agent.

POST/api/agent-payments/wallet

Create a new wallet. New agents get 100 free credits to start!

Payment Methods

AP2 Mandate

Google's Agent Payments Protocol. Cryptographically signed purchase authorization.

Wallet Balance

Pre-loaded credits. No payment friction. Instant transactions.

Stripe Token

Direct card charge. For agents with stored payment methods.

💡 Free Tier: Every new agent gets 100 free credits when they create a wallet. This lets agents explore PennyLane APIs before committing to a purchase.

🔐 AP2: Agent Payments Protocol

v1.0

AP2 is PennyLane's cryptographic protocol for secure agent transactions. It enables AI agents to make verified purchases with signed mandates.

What is AP2?

AP2 (Agent Payments Protocol version 2) is a cryptographic standard for AI agent transactions. Think of it as "digital checks" for AI:

  • 1.Mandates - Structured payment authorizations with amounts, recipients, and constraints
  • 2.Signatures - HMAC-SHA256 cryptographic signatures prove authorization
  • 3.Verification - Merchants verify signatures before processing
  • 4.Receipts - Immutable transaction records for audit trails

AP2 Mandate Structure

An AP2 Mandate is the "check" that an agent presents to execute a purchase:

json
{
  "mandate_id": "mandate_abc123",
  "agent_id": "agent_shopping_assistant",
  "user_id": "user_12345",
  
  "items": [
    {
      "product_id": "prod_001",
      "name": "Ergonomic Office Chair",
      "quantity": 1,
      "unit_price": 299.99
    }
  ],
  "total_amount": 299.99,
  "currency": "USD",
  
  "shipping": {
    "name": "John Doe",
    "street": "123 Main St",
    "city": "San Francisco",
    "state": "CA",
    "postal_code": "94102",
    "country": "US"
  },
  
  "merchant_id": "merchant_xyz",
  "callback_url": "https://agent.example.com/order-status",
  "simulation": false
}

Signing a Mandate

AP2 signatures use HMAC-SHA256. The mandate JSON is signed with a shared secret:

python
import hmac
import hashlib
import json

def sign_ap2_mandate(mandate: dict, secret: str) -> str:
    """Generate AP2 signature for a mandate."""
    mandate_json = json.dumps(mandate, separators=(',', ':'), sort_keys=True)
    signature = hmac.new(
        secret.encode(),
        mandate_json.encode(),
        hashlib.sha256
    ).hexdigest()
    return signature

# Usage
mandate = {...}  # Your mandate object
signature = sign_ap2_mandate(mandate, "your_shared_secret")

# Include in request headers
headers = {
    "X-Agent-Signature": signature,
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

Executing an AP2 Transaction

POST/api/buy

Execute an AP2 purchase. Requires signed mandate.

json
// Request
POST /api/buy
Headers:
  X-Agent-Signature: abc123def456...
  Content-Type: application/json

Body: {
  "mandate_id": "mandate_abc123",
  "agent_id": "agent_shopping_assistant",
  ...full mandate...
}

// Response (Success)
{
  "receipt_id": "rcpt_20260122_xyz789",
  "mandate_id": "mandate_abc123",
  "status": "completed",
  "total_charged": 299.99,
  "currency": "USD",
  "items_count": 1,
  "timestamp": "2026-01-22T15:30:00Z",
  "message": "Order completed successfully. $299.99 charged."
}
GET/api/buy/status

Check AP2 endpoint status and configuration.

POST/api/buy/signDEV ONLY

Generate a test signature for a mandate. Disabled in production.

Simulation Mode

Set simulation: true in your mandate to test the flow without charging:

  • Mandate is validated
  • Signature is verified
  • Order totals are checked
  • No payment is charged
  • Receipt is returned (marked as simulated)

🧪 Development Tip: Use mock_signature as your X-Agent-Signature header value during development. In production, real HMAC signatures are required.

Real-Time Inventory Sync

Push your product catalog to PennyLane for instant agent discovery.

Sync Your Products

javascript
// POST /api/inventory/sync
const response = await fetch('https://engine.pennylane.dev/api/inventory/sync', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'X-PennyLane-API-Key': apiKey
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    merchant_id: 'my_store',
    replace_all: false,  // true = delete existing first
    products: [
      {
        id: 'sku_123',
        name: 'Wireless Headphones',
        price: 149.99,
        currency: 'USD',
        category: 'electronics',
        availability: 'in_stock',
        stock_quantity: 50,
        tags: ['wireless', 'audio', 'bluetooth'],
        attributes: { color: 'black', battery_life: '30 hours' }
      }
    ]
  })
});

// Response: { success: true, products_added: 1, sync_id: "sync_abc" }

Quick Stock Updates

For high-frequency inventory changes, use the optimized stock endpoint:

javascript
// POST /api/inventory/stock?merchant_id=my_store
await fetch('/api/inventory/stock?merchant_id=my_store', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'X-PennyLane-API-Key': apiKey },
  body: JSON.stringify([
    { product_id: 'sku_123', stock_quantity: 45 },
    { product_id: 'sku_456', stock_quantity: 0 }  // Auto-sets out_of_stock
  ])
});
EndpointMethodDescription
/api/inventory/syncPOSTFull catalog sync
/api/inventory/stockPOSTBatch stock updates
/api/inventory/productsGETList products with filtering
/api/inventory/statsGETInventory statistics

Price Alerts

Set up webhook notifications for price drops, back-in-stock, and deals.

Create an Alert

javascript
// POST /api/alerts/create
const alert = await fetch('https://engine.pennylane.dev/api/alerts/create', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    product_id: 'sku_123',
    merchant_id: 'target_store',
    alert_type: 'price_drop',       // or 'back_in_stock', 'deal_percentage'
    target_price: 99.99,            // Alert when price <= this
    notification_channel: 'webhook',
    webhook_url: 'https://my-agent.com/alerts',
    agent_id: 'my_shopping_bot',
    notify_once: true
  })
});

// Response: { id: "alert_xyz", status: "active", message: "..." }

🔻 price_drop

Price falls to/below target_price

📦 back_in_stock

Out-of-stock item becomes available

🏷️ deal_percentage

Discount exceeds threshold (e.g., 20%+)

🔄 any_change

Any price or stock change

Webhook Payload

json
{
  "alert_id": "alert_xyz789",
  "alert_type": "price_drop",
  "triggered_at": "2026-01-22T15:30:00Z",
  "product_id": "sku_123",
  "product_name": "Wireless Headphones",
  "initial_price": 149.99,
  "current_price": 89.99,
  "discount_percentage": 40,
  "buy_url": "https://store.com/checkout/sku_123"
}

AI Rejection Intelligence

GPT-powered analysis of why agents aren't buying from you.

Request AI Analysis

javascript
// POST /api/rejections/analyze
const response = await fetch('https://engine.pennylane.dev/api/rejections/analyze', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'X-PennyLane-API-Key': apiKey
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    merchant_id: 'merchant_123',
    period: '7d',
    include_competitor_analysis: true,
    include_action_plan: true
  })
});

const analysis = await response.json();
// {
//   "executive_summary": "Pricing is your primary challenge...",
//   "severity_score": 72,
//   "key_insights": ["56% of rejections cite pricing", ...],
//   "root_causes": [{"cause": "Price 15% above market", "impact": "high"}],
//   "quick_wins": ["Reduce shipping threshold to $35"],
//   "strategic_recommendations": ["Implement dynamic pricing"],
//   "revenue_at_risk": 12500.00,
//   "recovery_potential": 8750.00
// }

📊 What You Get

  • Executive Summary - 2-3 sentence overview
  • Severity Score - 0-100 urgency rating
  • Root Causes - Why agents aren't buying
  • Quick Wins - Actions you can take today
  • Revenue at Risk - Estimated lost revenue

Network Fees

Anonymous agents using the Wishing Well pay a small fee on successful matches.

Fee TypeRateMinimumMaximum
Out-of-Network2%$0.25$10.00
Registered AgentFREE--

Avoid Fees - Register Your Agent

javascript
// POST /api/well/register
const response = await fetch('https://engine.pennylane.dev/api/well/register', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'pk_live_your_key' }
});

// Response:
// {
//   "success": true,
//   "agent_id": "abc123def456",
//   "status": "registered",
//   "message": "Agent registered as in-network. No fees on matches."
// }

Check Your Fees

javascript
// GET /api/well/fees
const fees = await fetch('https://engine.pennylane.dev/api/well/fees', {
  headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'pk_live_your_key' }
});

// Response:
// {
//   "total_fees": 2.50,
//   "pending_fees": 1.25,
//   "fee_count": 5,
//   "message": "Subscribe to avoid fees: pennylane.dev/pricing"
// }