ucp-checkout-rest

Implement UCP Checkout REST operations for checkout session lifecycle management.

35|16|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins --skill ucp-checkout-rest
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Skill: ucp-checkout-rest
Source: https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins/tree/main/ucp-agentic-commerce/skills/ucp-checkout-rest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OrcaQubits/agentic-commerce-claude-plugins --skill ucp-checkout-rest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of implementing Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) checkout flows using the REST binding, enabling seamless creation, management, and completion of checkout sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • RESTful Operations: Supports Create, Get, Update, Complete, and Cancel operations for checkout sessions.
  • Header Management: Enforces required headers like UCP-Agent, Idempotency-Key, and Request-Signature.
  • State Machine Handling: Manages the checkout session lifecycle through defined states.
  • Error Handling: Parses and acts upon messages with varying severity levels.
  • Use Case: Build a merchant backend that can initiate and manage UCP checkouts via a REST API, ensuring proper negotiation and transaction finalization.

Quick Start

Use the ucp-checkout-rest skill to create a new UCP checkout session with the provided line items and buyer information.

Frequently Asked Questions about ucp-checkout-rest

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement a UCP checkout session using a REST API?

UCP checkout session state transitions work by managing a defined lifecycle from creation to completion or cancellation. The process enforces required REST headers like UCP-Agent, Idempotency-Key, and Request-Signature to ensure proper negotiation and secure transaction finalization for both merchant and platform clients.

Can I manage UCP transaction errors and headers for both merchant and agent clients?

UCP checkout REST implementation requires handling state transitions, mandatory headers like Idempotency-Key and Request-Signature, and error parsing for merchant and platform perspectives. It fetches live specification details to accurately map endpoint data types and manage the complete session lifecycle.

What's the best way to handle idempotency and request signatures in UCP REST checkouts?

UCP checkout cancellation and completion are handled via REST operations that transition the session to its final state. The implementation manages required headers, parses error messages by severity, and fetches live specification endpoint details to ensure accurate transaction finalization for both merchant and platform clients.

Why do I need live specification fetching for UCP REST endpoint details?

You need live specification fetching for UCP REST endpoint details to dynamically retrieve accurate endpoint paths and data types. This ensures your checkout session management operations remain synchronized with the latest Universal Commerce Protocol requirements for transactions and state transitions.