# Shop Merchant Info API

> Retrieves merchant profile information including name, website, reviews, contacts, store sections, and visual theme. Returns the full shop object with all available metadata. Use the handle from get_search_autocomplete or get_product_details results.

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

## Facts

- Provider: Shop
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/shop-app/merchant-info`
- 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/merchant-info` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `handle` | string | yes |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Shop Merchant Info API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/shop-app/merchant-info 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 Merchant Info 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 Merchant Info API accept?

Required: handle (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Shop Merchant Info API return?

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

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

No. Shop Merchant Info 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 Merchant Info API

Retrieves merchant profile information including name, website, reviews, contacts, store sections, and visual theme. Returns the full shop object with all available metadata. Use the handle from get_search_autocomplete or get_product_details results.

#### 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/merchant-info", "handle": "05a2xwjtkr"}'
```

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

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `handle` | string | Yes | Merchant handle/slug from get_search_autocomplete or get_product_details results. |

#### Pricing

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