DoorDash launches CLI for AI agents to order food
Yes, you can now order DoorDash via terminal with 'dd-cli'
DoorDash, co-founded by CTO Andy Fang, has released 'dd-cli' (DoorDash Command Line Interface) in limited beta, allowing developers to order food directly from their terminals. The tool supports searching stores, finding deals, and checking out—core DoorDash functionality now exposed via CLI. Early access is restricted to US/Canadian macOS developers via waitlist, with a sign-up form asking what devs would build with the tool.
This launch isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a strategic push into agentic commerce, where AI systems can perform tasks like ordering lunch autonomously. DoorDash has been experimenting with this model for years, offering ordering via iMessage and partnering with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude. The CLI beta, with its humorous 'sudo make me a sandwich' undertones, underscores the company’s broader vision: turning routine tasks into programmable, AI-driven actions. The attached demo video leans into the over-engineering joke, showing a Python script parsing menus and calculating totals to order three salads—all while the interface humorously reads 'Flibbertigibbeting.'
- DoorDash's 'dd-cli' lets developers order food via terminal, supporting store searches, deal discovery, and checkout
- Limited beta targets US/Canadian macOS devs via waitlist; sign-up form asks what they'd build with the tool
- Part of DoorDash's agentic commerce push, complementing iMessage ordering and AI chatbot integrations like ChatGPT/Claude
Why It Matters
Proves AI agents can handle real-world tasks beyond chat, turning everyday actions into programmable workflows for professionals.