Supplier Implementation Guide
Complete guide for setting up your API integration - from getting your API key to automating inventory updates
📘 Quick Start
Step 1: Generate Your API Key 🔑
- Navigate to Dashboard → API Keys
- Click "Generate New Key"
- Copy your API key immediately (it's shown only once!)
- Store it securely - treat it like a password
Step 2: Test Your Connection
Run this command to verify your API key works:
curl https://blaze-distribution.com/api/v1/products \ -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
Step 3: Choose Your Integration Method
🐍 Python Script
Best for: Automated daily updates, Excel/CSV sync
Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Medium📊 Excel/CSV Integration
Best for: Spreadsheet-based inventory
Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Medium💻 Node.js Integration
Best for: JavaScript/Node.js systems
Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Medium🔧 Custom ERP
Best for: Full warehouse system integration
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ Advanced🎯 Common Use Cases
⏰ Daily Price Updates
Automatically update prices every morning at 8 AM using scheduled Python scripts
See full example in guide →📊 Excel/CSV Sync
Sync your Excel inventory file weekly with our marketplace
See full example in guide →🛒 Real-Time Stock Updates
Update marketplace immediately when products sell in your warehouse
See full example in guide →📦 New Shipment Arrivals
Bulk update quantities when new shipments arrive
See full example in guide →