Use ChatGPT to fill an Instacart cart from chat
A reporter asked ChatGPT to assemble a simple Instacart order and review the checkout details before anything was placed.
- What they did
- They linked an Instacart account through ChatGPT’s app directory, then requested infant formula, a small tub of vanilla ice cream, and fruit for delivery. ChatGPT picked products and added choices to the cart with little back-and-forth. When they asked to check out, the chat opened a confirmation showing the order, payment method, and delivery address.
- How it went
- The cart was built quickly, and checkout stayed inside the chat. A similar test in Claude returned close matches too, but it only sent them to Instacart’s website to finish the purchase.
- Tips
- This worked with a very simple three-item request, so more detailed instructions may be important for better matches. It also did not test price or delivery speed.
Try it yourself with ChatGPT Agent
I’ve connected my Instacart account. Build a cart at [store] for these items: [item 1], [item 2], [item 3], and any other items I list. Pick sensible options, note any substitutions, and show me the cart with the total. Stop before placing the order, and ask for my approval before you submit or pay for anything.
Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.
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