Open documentation ↗Overview
The Catalog API allows users to search for and locate an eBay catalog product that is a direct match for the product that they wish to sell. Listing against an eBay catalog product helps insure that all listings (based off of that catalog product) have complete and accurate information. In addition to helping to create high-quality listings, another benefit to the seller of using catalog information to create listings is that much of the details of the listing will be prefilled, including the listing title, the listing description, the item specifics, and a stock image for the product (if available). Sellers will not have to enter item specifics themselves, and the overall listing process is a lot faster and easier.
Catalog API is a shopping API from ebay.com. Requests are authenticated with OAuth. It is served over HTTPS. Its OpenAPI description documents 2 endpoints.
At a glance
- Authentication
- OAuth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- Shopping
- Version
- v1_beta.5.0
- Endpoints
- 2
- OpenAPI
- Specification ↗
- Spec updated
- 2023-03-05
Endpoints
| Method | Path | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /product/{epid} | This method retrieves details of the catalog product identified by the eBay product identifier (ePID) specified in the request. These details include the produc |
| GET | /product_summary/search | This method searches for and retrieves summaries of one or more products in the eBay catalog that match the search criteria provided by a seller. The seller can |
Questions
Does the Catalog API API need an API key?
Yes. The Catalog API API uses OAuth authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Does the Catalog API API support HTTPS?
Yes, the Catalog API API is served over HTTPS.
How many endpoints does the Catalog API API have?
Its OpenAPI description lists 2 endpoints in version v1_beta.5.0. All of them are shown on this page.
What are alternatives to the Catalog API API?
Other Shopping APIs include Etsy, eBay, Flipkart Marketplace, Inventory Management, Intel Product Catalogue Service.
Similar shopping APIs
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eBay
ShoppingSell and Buy on eBay
Flipkart Marketplace
ShoppingProduct listing management, Order Fulfilment in the Flipkart Marketplace
Inventory Management
ShoppingMaintaining up-to-date inventory for your items on Walmart.com ensures a great experience for your customers and greater sales opportunities for you.
Intel Product Catalogue Service
ShoppingThis is the documentation for PIM Micro services. In order to use this tool you need to have Basic Auth credentials and a client id. If you dont have one, please make sure to request one by sending an email to the PIM MS team: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]?subject=PIMServices)
Item API
ShoppingPlease make sure you use the correct version of the APIs for your use case. To find out the appropriate version, go to the API Docs drop down on the menu.
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