Broad by design. Specific about support.
What works today, tested and dated.
Status: operational
ComponentsOffer search (REST)Operational
Buy links → Groupon checkoutPlanned
Catalog syncUpdated 7 Oct 2026
What works today
| Route | Supported actions | Status | Last tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages and Markdown | docs Markdown and /llms.txt; prerendered pages and a .md twin for every page | LIVE · docsPLANNED · pages | 7 Oct 2026 |
| REST reads | search and offer details | LIVE | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Agent registration | one call returns an agent key; no human step | LIVE | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Buy links (offerUrl / buyUrl) | a page the person can open; a link that opens the cart, then Groupon checkout | PLANNED | — |
| Partner API | keys, storefronts, carts, commission | LIVE | — |
| Time-slot offers | bookable, with time slots | COMING SOON | — |
| Agent payment | the agent pays for the person, with their approval · not available | PLANNED | — |
| Direct business listings | regular-price listings | PLANNED | — |
How agents reach LivingSocial
| Way in | What an agent gets | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browse pages | the site, as a person sees it | LIVE | 7 Oct 2026 |
| llms.txt and Markdown | an index and guides written for agents | LIVE | 7 Oct 2026 |
| REST | search and offer details | LIVE | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Agent registration | an agent key in one call; no human step | LIVE | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Assistant directory listings | none | NOT LISTED | — |
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Changelog
We ship improvements every week and date every change.
- offers
Merchant name, fine print and expiry now come with offers.
- partners
Partner tiers (Open, Verified, Trusted) with per-partner limits.
- hosting
agent.livingsocial.com and customers.livingsocial.com live over HTTPS.
- catalog
Eligible US Groupon offers added to the LivingSocial catalog.