Open documentation ↗Overview
The Metadata API has operations that retrieve configuration details pertaining to the different eBay marketplaces. In addition to marketplace information, the API also has operations that get information that helps sellers list items on eBay.
Metadata API is a shopping API from ebay.com. Requests are authenticated with OAuth. It is served over HTTPS. Its OpenAPI description documents 8 endpoints.
At a glance
- Authentication
- OAuth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- Shopping
- Version
- v1.6.0
- Endpoints
- 8
- OpenAPI
- Specification ↗
- Spec updated
- 2023-03-05
Endpoints
| Method | Path | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /country/{countryCode}/sales_tax_jurisdiction | This method retrieves all the sales tax jurisdictions for the country that you specify in the <b>countryCode</b> path parameter. Countries with valid sales tax |
| GET | /marketplace/{marketplace_id}/get_automotive_parts_compatibility_policies | This method returns the eBay policies that define how to list automotive-parts-compatibility items in the categories of a specific marketplace. <br><br>By defa |
| GET | /marketplace/{marketplace_id}/get_extended_producer_responsibility_policies | This method returns the Extended Producer Responsibility policies for one, multiple, or all eBay categories in an eBay marketplace.<br /><br />The identifier of |
| GET | /marketplace/{marketplace_id}/get_hazardous_materials_labels | This method returns hazardous materials label information for the specified eBay marketplace. The information includes IDs, descriptions, and URLs (as applicabl |
| GET | /marketplace/{marketplace_id}/get_item_condition_policies | This method returns item condition metadata on one, multiple, or all eBay categories on an eBay marketplace. This metadata consists of the different item condit |
| GET | /marketplace/{marketplace_id}/get_listing_structure_policies | This method returns the eBay policies that define the allowed listing structures for the categories of a specific marketplace. The listing-structure policies cu |
| GET | /marketplace/{marketplace_id}/get_negotiated_price_policies | This method returns the eBay policies that define the supported negotiated price features (like "best offer") for the categories of a specific marketplace. <br |
| GET | /marketplace/{marketplace_id}/get_return_policies | This method returns the eBay policies that define whether or not you must include a return policy for the items you list in the categories of a specific marketp |
Questions
Does the Metadata API API need an API key?
Yes. The Metadata API API uses OAuth authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Does the Metadata API API support HTTPS?
Yes, the Metadata API API is served over HTTPS.
How many endpoints does the Metadata API API have?
Its OpenAPI description lists 8 endpoints in version v1.6.0. All of them are shown on this page.
What are alternatives to the Metadata 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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