# Shop Search Autocomplete API

> Fetches search autocomplete suggestions for a query prefix. Returns both query suggestions (text completions) and matching shop suggestions (with id, name, handle, rating). Useful for discovering merchant handles and IDs for other endpoints.

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

## Facts

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

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the Shop Search Autocomplete API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/shop-app/search-autocomplete 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 Search Autocomplete 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 Search Autocomplete API accept?

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

### What does the Shop Search Autocomplete API return?

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

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

No. Shop Search Autocomplete 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 Search Autocomplete API

Fetches search autocomplete suggestions for a query prefix. Returns both query suggestions (text completions) and matching shop suggestions (with id, name, handle, rating). Useful for discovering merchant handles and IDs for other endpoints.

#### 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/search-autocomplete", "query": "shoes"}'
```

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

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `query` | string | Yes | Search query prefix to get suggestions for. |

#### Pricing

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