Use cases for the Merchandising API
The Merchandising API supports various e-commerce scenarios. The catalog data delivered by the API is filtered based on the request headers and the catalog view, catalog source, policy, and price book configuration in Adobe Commerce Optimizer. This allows you to create tailored storefront experiences for different customer segments, channels, and regions.
E-commerce Storefronts
- Product Catalogs: Display product listings with filtering and sorting
- Search Functionality: Implement product search with autocomplete
- Product Details: Show comprehensive product information and variants
Multi-channel Commerce
- B2B Portals: Customize catalogs for business customers
- Marketplace Integration: Power third-party marketplace listings
- Mobile Apps: Provide consistent data across mobile platforms
- Headless Commerce: Support decoupled frontend architectures
Personalization
- Customer Segmentation: Deliver targeted product recommendations
- Regional Pricing: Display locale-specific pricing and availability
- Dynamic Content: Adapt product displays based on user behavior
- A/B Testing: Support experimentation with different product presentations
Available Queries
The Merchandising API provides several GraphQL queries designed for different use cases.
Query | Description | Use Case |
---|---|---|
products | Retrieve detailed information about specific products by SKU | Product detail pages, product comparison |
productSearch | Search products with filters, sorting, and pagination | Search results, category pages, product listings |
refineProduct | Get variant-specific information for configurable products | Product option selection, variant switching |
variants | Retrieve all variants of a configurable product | Product detail pages, variant galleries |
recommendations | Retrieve personalized product recommendations | Related products, cross-sells, and upsells |
Query Examples
The following examples show how to retrieve product information using the product and productSearch queries.
For details about query input and output fields with additional examples, see the Merchandising API Reference.
Return product details
The Catalog Service for Adobe Commerce products query returns details about the SKUs specified as input. Although this query has the same name as the products query that is provided with Adobe Commerce, there are some differences.
The Catalog Service query requires one or more SKU values as input. The query is primarily designed to retrieve information to render the following types of content:
- Product detail pages - You can provide full details about the product identified by the specified SKU.
- Product compare pages - You can retrieve selected information about multiple products, such as the name, price and image.
Use the productSearch
query to return product listing page content.
The query returns a ProductView
output object with the product content values.
Return details about a simple product
The following query returns details about simple product with sku cru-sus-prm-2014
. `
Copied to your clipboardquery {products(skus: ["cru-sus-prm-2014"]) {__typenameidskunamedescriptionshortDescriptionaddToCartAllowedurlimages(roles: []) {urllabelroles}attributes(roles: []) {namelabelvalueroles}inputOptions {idtitlerequiredtypemarkupAmountsuffixsortOrderrange {fromto}imageSize {widthheight}fileExtensions}... on SimpleProductView {price {final {amount {valuecurrency}}regular {amount {valuecurrency}}roles}}links {product {sku}linkTypes}}}
Copied to your clipboard{"data": {"products": [{"__typename": "SimpleProductView","id": "Y3J1LXN1cy1wcm0tMjAxNABlbi1VUwBGd3VzNmtkcHZZQ21lRWRjQ1g3UFpnAFNUT1JFX0NPREUAV0VCU0lURV9DT0RF","sku": "cru-sus-prm-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Suspension Premium (2014)","description": "Premium suspension for the Cruz Verde, delivering top-tier comfort and handling for eco-conscious drivers.","shortDescription": "Cruz Verde part","images": [{"url": "https://i.imgur.com/PvrH35S.jpg","label": "Cruz Verde Suspension Premium (2014)","roles": ["thumbnail","image","small_image"]}],"attributes": [{"name": "brand","label": "Brand","value": "Cruz","roles": ["visible_in_pdp","visible_in_compare_list","visible_in_plp","visible_in_search"]},{"name": "model","label": "Vehicle Model","value": "Verde","roles": ["visible_in_pdp","visible_in_compare_list","visible_in_plp","visible_in_search"]},{"name": "model_year","label": "Vehicle Model Year","value": "2014","roles": ["visible_in_pdp","visible_in_compare_list","visible_in_plp","visible_in_search"]},{"name": "country","label": "Dealer Country","value": "USA","roles": ["visible_in_pdp","visible_in_compare_list","visible_in_plp","visible_in_search"]},{"name": "part_category","label": "Part Category","value": "suspension","roles": ["visible_in_pdp","visible_in_compare_list","visible_in_plp","visible_in_search"]}],"price": null,"links": [{"product": {"sku": "cru-sus-std-2014"},"linkTypes": ["related"]}]}]},"extensions": {"request-id": "a95140e9-47f5-4f51-9386-8b6bbf50fd48"}}#### Return details about a complex productThe following query returns details about a complex bundled product with sku `cru-2014-parts`. This bundle provides the optional selections to configure the quality level (standard, midrange, premium) for Cruz Verde 2014 product parts:* `tires`* `brakes`* `batteries`* `suspension`* `motor`For each part type, the default configuration is to use the standard part quality.<CodeBlock slots="heading, code" repeat="2" languages="JSON" />**Request**```graphqlquery GetBundleProductDetails {products(skus: "cru-2014-parts") {__typenameidskunameurlKeydescriptionshortDescriptionmetaDescriptionmetaKeywordmetaTitlelastModifiedAtattributes(roles: ["PDP", "PLP", "Search"]) {namelabelvalueroles}images(roles: ["image", "small_image", "thumbnail"]) {urllabelroles}videos {urltitledescriptionpreview {urllabelroles}}links {linkTypesproduct {skuname}}... on ComplexProductView {options {idtitlerequiredmultivalues {idtitleinStock... on ProductViewOptionValueProduct {quantityisDefaultproduct {__typenameidskunamedescriptionshortDescriptionurlKeyimages(roles: ["image", "small_image"]) {urllabelroles}attributes(roles: ["PDP"]) {namelabelvalueroles}}}... on ProductViewOptionValueConfiguration {idtitleinStock}... on ProductViewOptionValueSwatch {idtitletypevalueinStock}}}}}}
Response
Copied to your clipboard{"data": {"products": [{"__typename": "ComplexProductView","id": "Y3J1LTIwMTQtcGFydHMAZW4tVVMARnd1czZrZHB2WUNtZUVkY0NYN1BaZwBTVE9SRV9DT0RFAFdFQlNJVEVfQ09ERQ","sku": "cru-2014-parts","name": "Cruz Verde parts build","urlKey": "bundle-cru-verde-parts","description": "","shortDescription": "","metaDescription": "","metaKeyword": "","metaTitle": "","lastModifiedAt": "2025-09-16T03:52:36.957Z","attributes": [],"images": [],"videos": [],"links": [],"options": [{"id": "tires","title": "tires","required": false,"multi": false,"values": [{"id": "YnVuZGxlX2l0ZW0veyJza3UiOiJjcnUtdGlyLXN0ZC0yMDE0IiwgInF0eSI6MS4wfQ==","title": "Cruz Verde Tires Standard (2014)","inStock": true,"quantity": 1.0,"isDefault": true,"product": {"__typename": "SimpleProductView","id": "Y3J1LXRpci1zdGQtMjAxNABlbi1VUwBGd3VzNmtkcHZZQ21lRWRjQ1g3UFpnAFNUT1JFX0NPREUAV0VCU0lURV9DT0RF","sku": "cru-tir-std-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Tires Standard (2014)","description": "","shortDescription": "","urlKey": "cruz-verde-tires-standard-2014","images": [],"attributes": []}},{"id": "YnVuZGxlX2l0ZW0veyJza3UiOiJjcnUtdGlyLW1pZC0yMDE0IiwgInF0eSI6MS4wfQ==","title": "Cruz Verde Tires Midrange (2014)","inStock": true,"quantity": 1.0,"isDefault": false,"product": {"__typename": "SimpleProductView","id": "Y3J1LXRpci1taWQtMjAxNABlbi1VUwBGd3VzNmtkcHZZQ21lRWRjQ1g3UFpnAFNUT1JFX0NPREUAV0VCU0lURV9DT0RF","sku": "cru-tir-mid-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Tires Midrange (2014)","description": "","shortDescription": "","urlKey": "cruz-verde-tires-midrange-2014","images": [],"attributes": []}},{"id": "YnVuZGxlX2l0ZW0veyJza3UiOiJjcnUtdGlyLXBybS0yMDE0IiwgInF0eSI6MS4wfQ==","title": "Cruz Verde Tires Premium (2014)","inStock": true,"quantity": 1.0,"isDefault": false,"product": {"__typename": "SimpleProductView","id": "Y3J1LXRpci1wcm0tMjAxNABlbi1VUwBGd3VzNmtkcHZZQ21lRWRjQ1g3UFpnAFNUT1JFX0NPREUAV0VCU0lURV9DT0RF","sku": "cru-tir-prm-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Tires Premium (2014)","description": "","shortDescription": "","urlKey": "cruz-verde-tires-premium-2014","images": [],"attributes": []}}]},{"id": "brakes","title": "brakes","required": false,"multi": false,"values": [{"id": "YnVuZGxlX2l0ZW0veyJza3UiOiJjcnUtYmF0LXN0ZC0yMDE0IiwgInF0eSI6MS4wfQ==","title": "Cruz Verde Battery Standard (2014)","inStock": true,"quantity": 1.0,"isDefault": true,"product": {"__typename": "SimpleProductView","id": "Y3J1LWJhdC1zdGQtMjAxNABlbi1VUwBGd3VzNmtkcHZZQ21lRWRjQ1g3UFpnAFNUT1JFX0NPREUAV0VCU0lURV9DT0RF","sku": "cru-bat-std-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Battery Standard (2014)","description": "Standard battery for the Cruz Verde, providing reliable power for eco-friendly driving.","shortDescription": "Cruz Verde part","urlKey": "cruz-verde-battery-standard-2014","images": [{"url": "https://i.imgur.com/Juozyen.jpg","label": "Cruz Verde Battery Standard (2014)","roles": ["thumbnail","image","small_image"]}],"attributes": []}},{"id": "YnVuZGxlX2l0ZW0veyJza3UiOiJjcnUtYmF0LW1pZC0yMDE0IiwgInF0eSI6MS4wfQ==","title": "Cruz Verde 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"cruz-verde-suspension-premium-2014","images": [],"attributes": []}}]},{"id": "motor","title": "motor","required": false,"multi": false,"values": [{"id": "YnVuZGxlX2l0ZW0veyJza3UiOiJjcnUtbW90LXN0ZC0yMDE0IiwgInF0eSI6MS4wfQ==","title": "Cruz Verde Motor Standard (2014)","inStock": true,"quantity": 1.0,"isDefault": true,"product": {"__typename": "SimpleProductView","id": "Y3J1LW1vdC1zdGQtMjAxNABlbi1VUwBGd3VzNmtkcHZZQ21lRWRjQ1g3UFpnAFNUT1JFX0NPREUAV0VCU0lURV9DT0RF","sku": "cru-mot-std-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Motor Standard (2014)","description": "","shortDescription": "","urlKey": "cruz-verde-motor-standard-2014","images": [],"attributes": []}},{"id": "YnVuZGxlX2l0ZW0veyJza3UiOiJjcnUtbW90LW1pZC0yMDE0IiwgInF0eSI6MS4wfQ==","title": "Cruz Verde Motor Midrange (2014)","inStock": true,"quantity": 1.0,"isDefault": false,"product": {"__typename": "SimpleProductView","id": "Y3J1LW1vdC1taWQtMjAxNABlbi1VUwBGd3VzNmtkcHZZQ21lRWRjQ1g3UFpnAFNUT1JFX0NPREUAV0VCU0lURV9DT0RF","sku": "cru-mot-mid-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Motor Midrange (2014)","description": "","shortDescription": "","urlKey": "cruz-verde-motor-midrange-2014","images": [],"attributes": []}},{"id": "YnVuZGxlX2l0ZW0veyJza3UiOiJjcnUtbW90LXBybS0yMDE0IiwgInF0eSI6MS4wfQ==","title": "Cruz Verde Motor Premium (2014)","inStock": true,"quantity": 1.0,"isDefault": false,"product": {"__typename": "SimpleProductView","id": "Y3J1LW1vdC1wcm0tMjAxNABlbi1VUwBGd3VzNmtkcHZZQ21lRWRjQ1g3UFpnAFNUT1JFX0NPREUAV0VCU0lURV9DT0RF","sku": "cru-mot-prm-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Motor Premium (2014)","description": "","shortDescription": "","urlKey": "cruz-verde-motor-premium-2014","images": [],"attributes": []}}]}]}]},"extensions": {"request-id": "e804166e-d456-430a-9c65-00409d6ef326"}}
Product Search
Return information about simple products. This examples uses the productSearch query to return information about battery products for Cruz Verde 2014 models.
Copied to your clipboardquery {productSearch(phrase: "Verde battery 2014" page_size: 10) {items {productView {skunamedescriptionshortDescriptionimages {url}... on SimpleProductView {attributes {labelnamevalue}}}}}}
Copied to your clipboard{"data": {"productSearch": {"items": [{"productView": {"sku": "cru-bat-std-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Battery Standard (2014)","description": "Standard battery for the Cruz Verde, providing reliable power for eco-friendly driving.","shortDescription": "Cruz Verde part","images": [{"url": "https://i.imgur.com/Juozyen.jpg"}],"attributes": [{"label": "Brand","name": "brand","value": "Cruz"},{"label": "Vehicle Model","name": "model","value": "Verde"},{"label": "Vehicle Model Year","name": "model_year","value": "2014"},{"label": "Dealer Country","name": "country","value": "USA"},{"label": "Part Category","name": "part_category","value": "battery"}]}},{"productView": {"sku": "cru-bat-mid-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Battery Midrange (2014)","description": "Mid-range battery for the Cruz Verde, offering improved capacity and longevity.","shortDescription": "Cruz Verde part","images": [{"url": "https://i.imgur.com/UDgjM4g.jpg"}],"attributes": [{"label": "Brand","name": "brand","value": "Cruz"},{"label": "Vehicle Model","name": "model","value": "Verde"},{"label": "Vehicle Model Year","name": "model_year","value": "2014"},{"label": "Dealer Country","name": "country","value": "USA"},{"label": "Part Category","name": "part_category","value": "battery"}]}},{"productView": {"sku": "cru-bat-prm-2014","name": "Cruz Verde Battery Premium (2014)","description": "Premium battery for the Cruz Verde, delivering maximum power and efficiency for eco-conscious drivers.","shortDescription": "Cruz Verde part","images": [{"url": "https://i.imgur.com/pD5e160.jpg"}],"attributes": [{"label": "Brand","name": "brand","value": "Cruz"},{"label": "Vehicle Model","name": "model","value": "Verde"},{"label": "Vehicle Model Year","name": "model_year","value": "2014"},{"label": "Dealer Country","name": "country","value": "USA"},{"label": "Part Category","name": "part_category","value": "battery"}]}}]}},"extensions": {"request-id": "e16c1e38-bd1f-4c06-ad72-8a1166087d2a"}}