Link CLI

Link CLI is a developer-focused tool maintained by Stripe that provides AI agents with a secure, controlled wallet interface. It allows agents to perform purchases on behalf of users while ensuring payment credentials remain protected through tokenization and real-time user approval workflows. The tool is designed to integrate directly into agent environments, enabling automated commerce while maintaining strict human oversight over financial transactions.

The Link CLI does not function as a traditional web crawler or indexer. Instead, it acts as an interface for AI agents to interact with specific e-commerce platforms and payment gateways. It 'crawls' or accesses web content primarily to facilitate the checkout process, verify transaction details, and manage the agent's interaction with merchant sites during a purchase flow. Its activity is triggered by specific user-initiated agent tasks rather than automated site-wide indexing.