Catalog side API provides GET or POST interface to get information about categories, products, manufacturers (brands) and other information related to the products set up in AbanteCart.

Any request can contain GET language parameter. This will switch response data to new language. Example: language=es

language parameter needs to be passed only one time. It is stored in the session for all next requests.


Get Single Product

You can get all product details by unique product ID.

Route: a/product/product

Method: GET



ParameterMeaningNotes
callbackA JavaScript function to run when the response is receivedOptional parameter allows you to specify a JavaScript function to handle query results for pure client-side implementations.

Embed the API query in <script> tags. Define the callback function in <script> tags.

product_idUnique product ID on products tableRequired parameter
api_keyUnique API key that is set in the control panelThis is optional key that can be set to limit unauthorized (accidental) access to your API



Example request:

http://demo.abantecart.com/index.php?rt=a/product/product&product_id=85

with key: http://demo.abantecart.com/index.php?rt=a/product/product&product_id=85&api_key=[key_string]

{
   "product_id":"85",
   "model":"Ck0010",
   "sku":"",
   "location":"",
   "stock_status_id":"1",
   "manufacturer_id":"13",
   "shipping":"1",
   "price":"$45.00",
   "tax_class_id":"1",
   "date_available":"2011-09-01",
   "weight":"0.08",
   "weight_class_id":"5",
   "length":"0.00",
   "width":"0.00",
   "height":"0.00",
   "length_class_id":"0",
   "status":"1",
   "date_added":"2011-09-02 11:48:08",
   "date_modified":"2011-09-07 04:24:25",
   "viewed":"21",
   "sort_order":"0",
   "subtract":"1",
   "minimum":"1",
   "cost":"0.0000",
   "language_id":"1",
   "name":"Forbidden euphoria Eau de Parfum Spray ",
   "meta_keywords":"",
   "meta_description":"",
   "description":"
\r\n\tPossessing an innate confidence and sophistication,
    she is just starting to explore her sexuality. What she doesn't yet know is that she already is every man's fantasy.”,
   "store_id":"0",
   "manufacturer":"Calvin Klein",
   "stock_status":"In Stock",
   "thumbnail":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/6d\/azdemoproduct351jpg-100054-180x180.jpg",
   "special":false,
   "discounts":[

   ],
   "product_price":"45.0000",
   "stock":null,
   "options":{
       "323":{
           "product_option_id":"323",
           "attribute_id":"0",
           "group_id":"0",
           "name":"Fragrance Size",
           "option_value":{
               "669":{
                   "product_option_value_id":"669",
                   "attribute_value_id":"0",
                   "group_id":"0",
                   "name":"1 oz",
                   "sku":"",
                   "price":"0.0000",
                   "prefix":"$",
                   "weight":"0.00000000",
                   "weight_type":"lbs"
               },
               "670":{
                   "product_option_value_id":"670",
                   "attribute_value_id":"0",
                   "group_id":"0",
                   "name":"1.7 oz",
                   "sku":"",
                   "price":"18.0000",
                   "prefix":"$",
                   "weight":"0.00000000",
                   "weight_type":"lbs"
               },
               "671":{
                   "product_option_value_id":"671",
                   "attribute_value_id":"0",
                   "group_id":"0",
                   "name":"3.4 oz",
                   "sku":"",
                   "price":"23.5000",
                   "prefix":"$",
                   "weight":"0.00000000",
                   "weight_type":"lbs"
               }
           },
           "sort_order":"0",
           "element_type":"S",
           "html_type":"selectbox",
           "required":"0"
       }
   },
   "text_stars":"",
   "stars":"",
   "average":0,
   "tags":[
       {
           "tag":"fragrance"
       },
       {
           "tag":"women"
       }
   ]
}



Get Product Resources

You can get all product resource by unique product ID.

Route: a/product/resources

Method: GET



ParameterMeaningNotes
callbackA JavaScript function to run when the response is receivedOptional parameter allows you to specify a JavaScript function to handle query results for pure client-side implementations.

Embed the API query in <script> tags. Define the callback function in <script> tags.

product_idUnique product ID on products tableRequired parameter
resource_typeType of resource to show. Now supported only image typeDefault image type
api_keyUnique API key that is set in the control panelThis is optional key that can be set to limit unauthorized (accidental) access to your API


Example request:

http://demo.abantecart.com/index.php?rt=a/product/resources&product_id=85


{
   "total":3,
   "resources":[
       {
"original":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/resources\/image\/18\/6d\/6.jpg",            "thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/6d\/azdemoproduct351jpg-100054-45x45.jpg"
       },
       {   "origial":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/resources\/image\/18\/6d\/7.jpg",
"thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/6d\/azdemoproduct352jpg-100055-45x45.jpg"
       },
       {
"origial":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/resources\/image\/18\/6d\/8.jpg",
"thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/6d\/azdemoproduct35jpg-100056-45x45.jpg"
       }
   ]
}



Get Related Products

You can get all related products to given product with unique product ID.

Route: a/product/related

Method: GET



ParameterMeaningNotes
callbackA JavaScript function to run when the response is receivedOptional parameter allows you to specify a JavaScript function to handle query results for pure client-side implementations.

Embed the API query in <script> tags. Define the callback function in <script> tags.

product_idUnique product ID on products tableRequired parameter
api_keyUnique API key that is set in the control panelThis is optional key that can be set to limit unauthorized (accidental) access to your API


Example request: http://demo.abantecart.com/index.php?rt=a/product/related&product_id=85 

{
   "total":2,
   "related_products":[
       {
           "product_id":"83",
           "name":"Armani Code Sport",
           "model":"GRM004",
           "rating":0,
           "stars":"",
           "price":"$37.50",
           "options":[

           ],
           "special":null,
           "image":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/6b\/azdemoproduct32jpg-100021-38x38.jpg",
           "thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/6b\/azdemoproduct32jpg-100021-120x120.jpg",
           "cart_add_rt":"a\/checkout\/cart"
       },
       {
           "product_id":"84",
           "name":"Armani Code Pour Femme",
           "model":"GRM005",
           "rating":0,
           "stars":"",
           "price":"$30.00",
           "options":{
               "322":{
                   "product_option_id":"322",
                   "attribute_id":"0",
                   "group_id":"0",
                   "name":"Size",
                   "option_value":{
                       "666":{
                           "product_option_value_id":"666",
                           "attribute_value_id":"0",
                           "group_id":"0",
                           "name":"30 ml",
                           "sku":"",
                           "price":"0.0000",
                           "prefix":"$",
                           "weight":"0.00000000",
                           "weight_type":"lbs"
                       },
                       "667":{
                           "product_option_value_id":"667",
                           "attribute_value_id":"0",
                           "group_id":"0",
                           "name":"50 ml",
                           "sku":"",
                           "price":"20.0000",
                           "prefix":"$",
                           "weight":"0.00000000",
                           "weight_type":"lbs"
                       },
                       "668":{
                           "product_option_value_id":"668",
                           "attribute_value_id":"0",
                           "group_id":"0",
                           "name":"75 ml",
                           "sku":"",
                           "price":"32.0000",
                           "prefix":"$",
                           "weight":"0.00000000",
                           "weight_type":"lbs"
                       }
                   },
                   "sort_order":"0",
                   "element_type":"S",
                   "html_type":"selectbox",
                   "required":"0"
               }
           },
           "special":null,
           "image":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/6b\/azdemoproduct34jpg-100018-38x38.jpg",
           "thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/6b\/azdemoproduct34jpg-100018-120x120.jpg",
           "cart_add_rt":"a\/product\/product"
       }
   ]
}



Get Product Reviews

You can get product reviews by unique product ID.

Route: a/product/product/review

Method: GET



ParameterMeaningNotes
callbackA JavaScript function to run when the response is receivedOptional parameter allows you to specify a JavaScript function to handle query results for pure client-side implementations.

Embed the API query in <script> tags. Define the callback function in <script> tags.

product_idUnique product ID on products tableRequired parameter
api_keyUnique API key that is set in the control panelThis is optional key that can be set to limit unauthorized (accidental) access to your API


Example request: http://demo.abantecart.com/index.php?rt=a/product/product&product_id=85

{
   "average":4,
   "records":"1",
   "page":"1",
   "total":1,
   "rows":[
       {
           "author":"Stefania V",
           "rating":"4",
           "text":"it works very well moisturing and cleaning and unlike many other healthy shampoos it doesn't open the hair platelets too far and therefore doesn't feel so dry and sticky so I can get away without using a conditioner. Great value.",
           "date_added":"07\/09\/2011"
       }
   ]
}



Get Categories

You can get category details and subcategories if available. If category ID or path is provided you will get details for matched category and list (array) of available immediate children.

Route: a/product/category

Method: GET



ParameterMeaningNotes
callbackA JavaScript function to run when the response is receivedOptional parameter allows you to specify a JavaScript function to handle query results for pure client-side implementations.

Embed the API query in <script> tags. Define the callback function in <script> tags.

category_idUnique category ID on products tableOptional parameter. If not provided all root categories are returned
pathlist of category IDs from parent to child to represent path to last category.Optional path is separated by “_”. Example: 36_38
api_keyUnique API key that is set in the control panelThis is optional key that can be set to limit unauthorized (accidental) access to your API


Example request: http://demo.abantecart.com/index.php?rt=a/product/category&category_id=36

with key: http://demo.abantecart.com/index.php?rt=a/product/category&category_id=36&api_key=[key_string

{
   "category_id":"36",
   "parent_id":"0",
   "sort_order":"1",
   "date_added":"2011-08-29 10:24:45",
   "date_modified":"2011-08-31 06:29:25",
   "status":"1",
   "language_id":"1",
   "name":"Makeup",
   "meta_keywords":"Makeup",
   "meta_description":"",
   "description":"
\r\n\tAll your makeup needs,
    from foundation to eye shadow in hundreds of different assortments and colors.<\/p>\r\n",
   "store_id":"0",
   "thumbnail":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/71\/demoproduct04jpg-100124-120x120.jpg",
   "total_products":"7",
   "total_subcategories":"6",
   "subcategories":[
       {
           "name":"Eyes",
           "category_id":"39",
           "sort_order":"0",
           "thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/72\/demoproduct47png-100136-120x120.png"
       },
       {
           "name":"Lips",
           "category_id":"41",
           "sort_order":"0",
           "thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/72\/demoproduct083jpg-100134-120x120.jpg"
       },
       {
           "name":"Nails",
           "category_id":"42",
           "sort_order":"0",
           "thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/72\/demoproduct102jpg-100135-120x120.jpg"
       },
       {
           "name":"Value Sets",
           "category_id":"37",
           "sort_order":"0",
           "thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/72\/demoproduct112jpg-100137-120x120.jpg"
       },
       {
           "name":"Face",
           "category_id":"38",
           "sort_order":"1",
           "thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/72\/demoproduct05jpg-100132-120x120.jpg"
       },
       {
           "name":"Cheeks",
           "category_id":"40",
           "sort_order":"9",
           "thumb":"http:\/\/dev01.algozone.net\/abantecart_branch100\/public_html\/image\/thumbnails\/18\/72\/demoproduct07jpg-100133-120x120.jpg"
       }
   ]
}