Proxy server and api extension for online stores

Abstract

A system and method for populating an e-commerce shopping cart with product selections made by a different user according to one embodiment is presented. The method comprises permitting browsing of a third-party website by a first user; recording product selections made by the first user on the third party website; and populating a shopping cart of another user, program, or agent with products selected by the first user. A method for generating a textual and graphical representation of an e-commerce shopping cart according to another embodiment comprises receiving user input from a first user; generating a graphical representation of the shopping cart; and sharing the shopping cart with one or more other users. A method for inserting new functionality into existing e-commerce sites and sharing the content and functionality of these e-commerce sites with third-parties through an API.

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