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Medusa E-commerce API

The Medusa E-commerce API offers developers an open-source platform for creating highly customizable e-commerce solutions, enabling complete control over the backend of their online stores.

Developed by Medusa Commerce

99.90%Uptime
150msLatency
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API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Adds a new product to the e-commerce store

Full Endpoint URL
http://localhost:9000/products
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'http://localhost:9000/products' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "price": 29900,
  "title": "Premium Headphones",
  "variants": [
    {
      "sku": "HP-BLACK-01",
      "title": "Black"
    }
  ],
  "description": "Noise-cancelling wireless headphones"
}
Expected Response
{
  "product": {
    "id": "prod_abc123",
    "title": "Premium Headphones",
    "variants": [
      {
        "id": "variant_xyz789",
        "sku": "HP-BLACK-01"
      }
    ]
  }
}
Version:v1
Limit:120 requests/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Building customized e-commerce storefronts with modern frameworksOptimized Capability
  • Implementing headless commerce architecturesOptimized Capability
  • Integrating shopping cart and order management into existing appsOptimized Capability
  • Extending platform functionality using custom plugins and modulesOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Open-source with active community support
  • ✓ Highly customizable and extensible
  • ✓ Easy integration with popular frontend frameworks
  • ✓ Comprehensive API endpoints for all core e-commerce functionalities
Limitations
  • ✗ Requires self-hosting or cloud setup for production
  • ✗ No native hosted solution like Shopify
  • ✗ Authentication details need custom implementation
  • ✗ Limited official SDKs available

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Open-source with optional cloud hosting subscription
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript, TypeScript
Time to Hello World

Hours to days depending on customization and hosting preferences

Rate Limit

1000 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Free unlimited usage on self-hosted installations; cloud-hosted plans include trial with paid tiers.

Use Case: Best For

Developers building custom, scalable headless e-commerce platforms

Not Recommended For

Users seeking fully managed, hosted e-commerce solutions out of the box

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#shopify-alternative#ecommerce

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