API Access Guide
Use the Robinson Empire API to build custom integrations and automate workflows.
API Access by Plan
| Plan | API Access |
|---|---|
| Bronze | [ ] Not available |
| Silver | Read-only access |
| Gold | Full read/write access |
What is the API?
The Application Programming Interface (API) allows your systems to communicate directly with Robinson Empire, enabling:
- Custom integrations
- Automated workflows
- Data exports
- Third-party app connections
Getting API Access
Step 1: Check Plan Eligibility
- Verify your plan includes API access
- Upgrade if necessary
Step 2: Generate API Keys
- Go to Settings > API Access
- Click "Generate API Key"
- Name your integration
- Copy and securely store the key
Step 3: Review Documentation
- Access full API documentation
- Review rate limits
- Understand authentication
- Test endpoints
API Capabilities
Read Operations (Silver & Gold):
- Retrieve products
- Get orders
- Fetch customer data
- Access analytics
- Download reports
Write Operations (Gold only):
- Create products
- Update inventory
- Process orders
- Manage customers
- Send notifications
Common Use Cases
Inventory Management:
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Sync inventory between Robinson Empire
and your warehouse management system
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Order Fulfillment:
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Automatically send orders to your
3PL or fulfillment center
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Data Analysis:
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Export sales data to your
business intelligence tools
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Custom Reporting:
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Create reports tailored to
your specific needs
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Third-Party Integrations:
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Connect with CRM, ERP, or
other business systems
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Rate Limits
| Plan | Rate Limit |
|---|---|
| Silver | 100 requests/minute |
| Gold | 1000 requests/minute |
Exceeding rate limits results in temporary API suspension.
Authentication
API requests require:
- API key in header
- Proper formatting
- Valid endpoints
- Correct HTTP methods
Webhooks (Gold Plan)
Receive real-time notifications when events occur:
- New orders
- Inventory changes
- Customer updates
- Payment status changes
Setting Up Webhooks:
- Go to Settings > Webhooks
- Add webhook URL
- Select events to receive
- Test webhook delivery
- Monitor webhook logs
Security Best Practices
(secure) Store API keys securely (environment variables)
(secure) Never expose keys in client-side code
(secure) Rotate keys periodically
(secure) Use HTTPS for all requests
(secure) Implement proper error handling
(secure) Monitor API usage for anomalies
Testing
Sandbox Environment:
- Test API calls without affecting live data
- Develop and debug integrations
- Validate data formats
Going Live:
- Switch to production keys
- Monitor initial traffic
- Check for errors
- Verify data accuracy
Support and Resources
Available Resources:
- Complete API documentation
- Code examples
- Postman collections
- Developer community forum
- Technical support (Gold plans)
Getting Help:
- Review documentation first
- Check community forum
- Contact support with specific questions
- Include error messages and request details