Commerce API
The Unified Commerce API enables developers and product managers to access e-commerce data from multiple platforms through a single, standardized interface. Retrieve products, inventory, collections, locations, reviews, and sales channel data from Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and other major e-commerce platforms - all with one API.
What is the Unified Commerce API?
E-Commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet, enabling businesses to reach customers globally and conduct transactions digitally. E-commerce platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce each have unique APIs with different authentication methods and data models. The Unified Commerce API normalizes these differences.
Commerce Data Objects
The Commerce API provides access to the following standardized objects:
- Collections: Product collections, categories, and catalogs
- Inventory: Stock levels, inventory tracking, and warehouse data
- Items: Products, SKUs, variants, and product information
- Locations: Store locations, warehouses, and fulfillment centers
- Reviews: Product reviews, ratings, and customer feedback
- Sales Channels: Sales channels, marketplaces, and distribution channels
Common Use Cases
Multi-Platform Product Management
Enable retailers to easily integrate and manage online marketplaces with the top e-commerce platforms. Sync product catalogs, inventory levels, and pricing across Shopify, WooCommerce, and other platforms from a single interface.
Inventory Synchronization
Streamline inventory management across multiple sellers and platforms. Keep stock levels synchronized, prevent overselling, and manage inventory across different sales channels and warehouses.
Product Data Integration
Import product data from different e-commerce stores to create a unified catalog across multiple platforms. Aggregate product information, images, descriptions, and pricing for analytics or marketplace integration.
Review & Rating Aggregation
Collect and analyze product reviews from multiple e-commerce platforms. Build review management tools that aggregate customer feedback, analyze sentiment, and display ratings across all sales channels.
E-commerce Analytics
Pull product, inventory, and sales channel data into analytics platforms. Track product performance, inventory turnover, and channel effectiveness across multiple e-commerce systems.
