Discover the features and capabilities of VTEX Core Commerce APIs.
VTEX is a comprehensive headless commerce platform, designed to deliver flexibility and scalability for diverse ecommerce operations. This guide introduces VTEX Core Services and provides essential information to help developers integrate and extend the platform’s features.
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Platform overview
VTEX’s modular architecture ensures security, data privacy, and composability while providing robust developer tools. This architecture facilitates integration with third-party systems and allows extensive customization to meet diverse business needs.
To learn more about VTEX's platform capabilities, see the VTEX Platform Overview documentation.
VTEX REST APIs
VTEX REST APIs provide the foundation for custom integrations, enabling third-party connections and unifying data for a simplified commerce experience.
At the core of VTEX are microservices, each designed to provide specific ecommerce functionalities and targeted capabilities. The following image offers an overview of VTEX Core Services covered in our API Guides and Reference:
Catalog
Manage all aspects of product information, including categories, brands, SKUs, and specifications.
Checkout
Access and manage checkout cart data to enhance the purchasing experience.
Orders
Receive, process, and manage every order through the VTEX Orders API.
Fulfillment
Coordinate store logistics, including warehouses, pickup points, carriers, shipping rates, and inventory updates for each SKU.
Payments
Access payment data and process transactions within the VTEX ecosystem.
Promotions
Boost sales by creating and managing promotions and coupons for your store.
Pricing
Create, read, and edit prices for each SKU, sales channel, or price table.
Account Management
Manage users, roles, hosts, AppKeys, and AppTokens within the VTEX platform.
Search
Search and sort products in the catalog using full-text, category, and brand search terms. Retrieve product information to create custom searches and product shelves.
Subscriptions
Manage store subscription rules to optimize revenue and reduce bounce rate and churn.