Back to Documentation

Connect Your AI Provider

Step-by-step guides for connecting ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to your store through ZaLinkAI

How It Works

ZaLinkAI is a tool server — it does NOT call AI models. You use your own AI provider subscription (e.g. ChatGPT Plus at $20/month) to manage your store through ZaLinkAI's MCP and ACP protocols.

1

Subscribe to ZaLinkAI and connect your e-commerce store (Zid, Salla, Shopify, WooCommerce)

2

Subscribe to an AI provider (ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro, or Gemini Advanced)

3

Configure your AI provider to connect to your ZaLinkAI store using the guides below

4

Start managing your store with AI — search products, manage orders, and more

Setup Guides

Connect ChatGPT to your store using the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP). Works with ChatGPT Plus or Team plans.

Requirements

  • ChatGPT Plus or Team subscription ($20/month)
  • ZaLinkAI account with a connected store
  • Your store's ACP endpoint URL (from your dashboard)

Setup Steps

  1. 1

    Get Your ACP Endpoint

    Go to your ZaLinkAI Dashboard → Settings → AI Providers section. Copy your ACP API endpoint URL. It looks like: https://api.zalink.ai/acp/stores/{your-store-id}

  2. 2

    Get Your API Key

    In the same dashboard section, click "Generate New Key" to create an API key. Copy it immediately — it will only be shown once.

  3. 3

    Open ChatGPT

    Go to chat.openai.com and start a new conversation. Click the "Explore GPTs" button, then select "Create a GPT" or use the Actions feature in any conversation.

  4. 4

    Add an Action

    In your GPT settings, click "Create new action". For the authentication, select "API Key" and enter your ZaLinkAI API key. For the schema URL, enter: https://api.zalink.ai/acp/stores/{your-store-id}/.well-known/openapi.json

  5. 5

    Test the Connection

    Ask ChatGPT to search your store products. Try: "Search for products in my store" or "Show me my recent orders".

Ready-Made Prompts

Copy these prompts directly into your AI provider. They are customized for your tier.

Connect Tier (Read-Only)

Browse products, view orders, and check store information.

You are connected to my e-commerce store "{storeName}" on {platform} through ZaLinkAI.

Your capabilities (Connect tier - read-only):
- Search and browse products in my store
- View product details, prices, and inventory levels
- Check order status and history
- View customer information
- Check active promotions and coupons
- View store analytics and metrics

Important: You have read-only access. You cannot modify products, create orders, or change inventory.

My store URL: {connectionUrl}
Start by showing me a summary of my store's current status.

Manage Tier (Full Management)

Full store management including editing products, managing orders, and analytics.

You are connected to my e-commerce store "{storeName}" on {platform} through ZaLinkAI.

Your capabilities (Manage tier - full management):
- Search, browse, and edit products (update prices, descriptions, inventory)
- View and manage orders (update status, add notes)
- View and analyze customer data
- Manage promotions and coupons
- Access store analytics and generate reports
- Manage inventory levels and alerts
- Create and update product listings

My store URL: {connectionUrl}
Start by showing me a summary of my store's current status and any items that need attention.

Tier Capabilities

Connect

See pricing
  • Search & browse products
  • View orders & order history
  • Check inventory levels
  • View customer info
  • View promotions
  • View store analytics
  • Cannot edit products
  • Cannot manage orders
  • Cannot change inventory
  • 1 store, 1,500 AI Shopper Traffic/month

Manage

See pricing
  • Everything in Connect, plus:
  • Edit product details & prices
  • Read & manage orders
  • Access advanced analytics
  • Manage inventory levels
  • 1 store, 15,000 AI Shopper Traffic/month
  • Cannot access marketplace features
  • Cannot manage promotions

Troubleshooting

Ready to Connect?

Go to your dashboard to get your connection URLs and API keys.