# API Documantation

The **Lidia API** is a comprehensive, open API designed to provide seamless integration with the Lidia Commerce Engine. It offers an extensive set of endpoints for managing products, customers, orders, payments, and other e-commerce operations. The API follows RESTful principles and supports JSON format for request and response payloads.

#### Key Features

* **Microservice Architecture**: Leverages 18 microservices for modular and scalable integration.
* **Headless Commerce Support**: Provides back-end commerce capabilities while allowing custom front-end experiences.
* **Integration Ready**: Supports integration with third-party systems such as ERP, CRM, logistics providers, and payment gateways.
* **Comprehensive Documentation**: All API endpoints are fully documented with example requests and responses for quick implementation.

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This section provides a high-level overview of the Lidia API, focusing on core services for developers. For detailed technical documentation, please refer to our external; [API documentation link](https://dev.lidiacommerce.com/).
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<table><thead><tr><th width="140">Services</th><th width="450">Descriptions</th><th width="236" data-type="content-ref">Page Links</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Identity</td><td><p>Manages roles, users, authentication and consents</p><p><br></p></td><td><a href="/pages/-M7WQGRNwprI52I-AMyN">/pages/-M7WQGRNwprI52I-AMyN</a></td></tr><tr><td>Metadata</td><td>Manages product, category, trademark and list data. This is the PIM (Product Information Management) of the Lidia Platform.</td><td><a href="/pages/d67d9bOgxZCORrWoaK53">/pages/d67d9bOgxZCORrWoaK53</a></td></tr><tr><td><p>Inventory</p><p><a href="https://docs.lidiacommerce.com/archive/architecture/services/lidia-metadata"><br></a></p></td><td><p>Manages store, warehouse and inventory data. Inventory concept includes SKU's, price and stock.</p><p><a href="https://docs.lidiacommerce.com/archive/architecture/services/lidia-metadata"><br></a></p></td><td><a href="/pages/JOtBFUp2J4EbRCZ93efm">/pages/JOtBFUp2J4EbRCZ93efm</a></td></tr><tr><td><p>Content</p><p><a href="https://docs.lidiacommerce.com/archive/architecture/services/lidia-inventory"><br></a></p></td><td><p>Manages storefronts(showcases), menus and dynamic pages, acts as a headless CMS for your application.</p><p><a href="https://docs.lidiacommerce.com/archive/architecture/services/lidia-inventory"><br></a></p></td><td><a href="/pages/JanW7Sgt4LxWT5MXT8Ms">/pages/JanW7Sgt4LxWT5MXT8Ms</a></td></tr><tr><td>Order</td><td><p>Manages cart, orders, deliveries and claims (cancellation, return).</p><p><a href="https://docs.lidiacommerce.com/archive/architecture/services/lidia-content"><br></a></p></td><td><a href="/pages/6lFrY1zp6tNIJhRuEIm8">/pages/6lFrY1zp6tNIJhRuEIm8</a></td></tr><tr><td>Marketing</td><td><p>Manages promotions and coupons with a smart condition-award engine.</p><p><a href="https://docs.lidiacommerce.com/archive/architecture/services/lidia-order"><br></a></p></td><td><a href="/pages/nq0win1H5LoU7CUOQfMq">/pages/nq0win1H5LoU7CUOQfMq</a></td></tr><tr><td>Organization</td><td><p>Manages organizations, branches, contacts for your application.</p><p><a href="https://docs.lidiacommerce.com/archive/architecture/services/lidia-marketing"><br></a></p></td><td><a href="/pages/yCFMnmVO68P8uA4JtFgZ">/pages/yCFMnmVO68P8uA4JtFgZ</a></td></tr><tr><td>Subscription</td><td> Manages subscription-based services, including renewals, cancellations, and customer access.</td><td><a href="/pages/Qi9kfmkNJqOuCgDKH5tL">/pages/Qi9kfmkNJqOuCgDKH5tL</a></td></tr><tr><td>Collector</td><td>Gathers and consolidates data from multiple sources, enabling comprehensive analytics and reporting.</td><td><a href="/pages/raUC629QfXcTUeooMlNw">/pages/raUC629QfXcTUeooMlNw</a></td></tr><tr><td>Notifications</td><td>Manages the creation and delivery of notifications to users, ensuring timely updates for various events.</td><td><a href="/pages/6jRhefLOXB6BcuvSZtFl">/pages/6jRhefLOXB6BcuvSZtFl</a></td></tr><tr><td>Delivery</td><td>Handles the logistics of order delivery, integrating with shipping providers and managing tracking information.</td><td><a href="/pages/RIdtaSMjfRVgBMVrsFoK">/pages/RIdtaSMjfRVgBMVrsFoK</a></td></tr><tr><td>Case</td><td>Manages customer service cases, providing tools for tracking, resolving, and reporting issues.</td><td><a href="/pages/cttXZWPp4dSOvv1pOY4c">/pages/cttXZWPp4dSOvv1pOY4c</a></td></tr><tr><td>Social</td><td>Integrates social media platforms and enables social commerce functionalities within the application.</td><td><a href="/pages/vM8MlOhIX7EC0D1iiogN">/pages/vM8MlOhIX7EC0D1iiogN</a></td></tr><tr><td>Document</td><td>Manages document storage and retrieval, facilitating the handling of contracts, invoices, and other critical files.</td><td><a href="/pages/jZZHIUfFXjGeFnulF1om">/pages/jZZHIUfFXjGeFnulF1om</a></td></tr><tr><td>Commander</td><td>Provides tools for administrators to control and configure system-wide settings and operations.</td><td><a href="/pages/6WVNpoxP3XV8REie6se7">/pages/6WVNpoxP3XV8REie6se7</a></td></tr><tr><td>Analytics</td><td>Collects and analyzes data across your digital commerce platform, providing insights into performance, customer behavior, and sales trends.</td><td><a href="/pages/WOFejfUuAyyfihUhSBt3">/pages/WOFejfUuAyyfihUhSBt3</a></td></tr><tr><td>Procurement</td><td><p></p><p>Manages supplier relationships, purchase orders, and procurement workflows to streamline the sourcing of products and services.</p><p></p></td><td><a href="/pages/BgaVFg1oTviveqNRPkLR">/pages/BgaVFg1oTviveqNRPkLR</a></td></tr><tr><td>Search</td><td>Powers the search functionality, enabling users to efficiently find products, categories, and content within the application.</td><td><a href="/pages/o8a0DhoxZdnTKT1Lth0Z">/pages/o8a0DhoxZdnTKT1Lth0Z</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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