# Shop List Categories API

> Returns all top-level shopping categories available on shop.app. Categories include a Shopify GID, display name, and whether they have subcategories. No parameters needed.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/shop-app/categories
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/shop-app/categories#api

## Facts

- Provider: Shop
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/shop-app/categories`
- Price: $0.03 per call
- Capabilities: api, shop app, ecommerce
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/shop-app/categories` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

## FAQ

### How do I use the Shop List Categories API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/shop-app/categories with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Shop List Categories API cost?

$0.03 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Shop List Categories API accept?

Shop List Categories takes no input parameters; send an empty JSON body.

### What does the Shop List Categories API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Shop developer account or API key?

No. Shop List Categories runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Shop API access separately.

## README

### Shop List Categories API

Returns all top-level shopping categories available on shop.app. Categories include a Shopify GID, display name, and whether they have subcategories. No parameters needed.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "shop-app/categories"}'
```

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data`.

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|

#### Pricing

Flat $0.03 per call. Failed calls are not charged.