Guides
Adam Silva Consulting publishes battle-tested implementation guides drawn from real client engagements. Every guide maps to a concrete deliverable — not theory, but working infrastructure.
16-Week Agentic Readiness Roadmap
The 16-week roadmap is the master guide for achieving full agentic commerce readiness. It covers UCP manifest publication (weeks 1-4), ACP checkout integration (weeks 5-8), AP2 mandate implementation (weeks 9-12), and authority flywheel activation (weeks 13-16). Each phase has clear deliverables, acceptance criteria, and rollback procedures. See the full roadmap at /insights/16-weeks-agentic-readiness-roadmap.
UCP Manifest Implementation Guide
Publishing a UCP manifest requires creating a JSON file at /.well-known/ucp/manifest.json that declares your business capabilities, product catalog endpoint, supported transports (REST, MCP, A2A), and authentication methods. The manifest must be valid JSON, served with the correct Content-Type header, and reachable without authentication. See the full protocol deep-dive at /protocols/ucp.
ACP Checkout Integration Walkthrough
ACP integration requires configuring Stripe SPT (Single-use Payment Tokens), publishing a product feed in ACP format, and registering your checkout endpoint in the UCP manifest. The integration enables ChatGPT Instant Checkout and any ACP-compatible AI agent to complete purchases on behalf of users. Full technical reference at /protocols/acp.
AP2 Mandate Setup Guide
AP2 mandates are cryptographically signed authorizations that give AI agents verified permission to transact. Setting up AP2 requires implementing Verifiable Credentials (W3C standard), configuring Intent and Cart mandate types, and integrating with your existing checkout for non-repudiation audit trails. See /protocols/ap2 for the complete specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start with agentic commerce implementation?
Start with the free Agentic Commerce Readiness Assessment (ACRA) to assess your current infrastructure against 47 agentic commerce criteria. This produces a prioritized implementation roadmap specific to your tech stack and business model. From there, most clients progress to UCP implementation, then ACP, then AP2.
How long does full protocol stack implementation take?
The 16-week roadmap covers UCP, ACP, and AP2 implementation plus AEO/GEO content strategy and authority flywheel activation. Individual protocols can be implemented in 4-6 weeks each. Timelines depend on existing infrastructure complexity.
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