Alifshop API Documentation

Use the Alifshop API to access products, orders, customers, and more and seamlessly integrate your e-commerce application into the Alifshop marketplace ecosystem.

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Overview

Alifshop API is a comprehensive e-commerce platform that powers Afghanistan's leading marketplace. Built with modern .NET 8.0 architecture, our API provides everything you need to create sophisticated e-commerce applications, from product catalogs to payment processing with BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) capabilities.

What You Can Build

With the Alifshop API, you can build:

  • E-commerce Websites - Full-featured online stores with product catalogs and shopping carts
  • Mobile Applications - Native mobile apps with seamless shopping experiences
  • Marketplace Integrations - Connect your existing platform to the Alifshop ecosystem
  • Business Dashboards - Admin panels for managing products, orders, and customers
  • Analytics Tools - Custom reporting and analytics applications
  • Partner Applications - Tools for sellers and merchants to manage their stores

Key Benefits

  • 🚀 High Performance - Built on .NET 8.0 with optimized database queries
  • 🔒 Enterprise Security - OAuth 2.0, API keys, and comprehensive authentication
  • 🌍 Multi-region Support - Specialized features for Afghanistan and global markets
  • 💳 Payment Integration - Full support for BNPL through Alif Nasiya and card payments
  • 📱 Mobile-first - Optimized for mobile applications and responsive web design
  • 🎯 Developer-friendly - RESTful design with comprehensive documentation

Getting started

Getting started with the Alifshop API is straightforward:

1. Create Your Developer Account

Sign up at developer.alifshop.af to access the developer portal where you can:

  • Create and manage applications
  • Generate API keys and credentials
  • Monitor API usage and analytics
  • Access comprehensive documentation and examples

2. Choose Your Integration Type

Select the integration approach that best fits your needs:

  • Server-to-Server - For backend applications and data synchronization
  • Single Page Applications - For React, Vue, or Angular applications
  • Mobile Applications - For iOS and Android native apps
  • Hybrid Applications - For applications that need multiple access patterns

3. Get Your Credentials

After creating an application, you'll receive:

{
  "client_id": "your_client_id_here",
  "client_secret": "your_client_secret_here", 
  "api_key": "ak_live_your_api_key_here"
}

4. Make Your First Request

Start with a simple request to our catalog API:

curl -X GET "https://api.alifshop.af/v1/catalog/categories" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer your_api_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"
Learn about authentication

Core Modules

Our API is organized into logical modules that correspond to different aspects of e-commerce functionality:

🛍️ Catalog Module

Manage your product catalog with sophisticated features:

  • Product Management - Create, update, and organize products with variants
  • Category Hierarchies - Multi-level category trees with SEO optimization
  • Brand Management - Brand pages, series, and model organization
  • Dynamic Pricing - Time-based pricing, promotional offers, and bulk discounts
  • Review System - Customer reviews, ratings, and moderation workflows

🛒 Cart Module

Powerful shopping cart functionality for modern e-commerce:

  • Multi-cart Support - Regular carts, wishlists, and shared collaborative carts
  • Real-time Validation - Inventory checking, pricing updates, and availability
  • Cross-device Sync - Seamless cart synchronization across devices
  • Moderated Items - Special handling for items requiring approval

📦 Orders Module

Complete order lifecycle management:

  • Order Processing - From cart to fulfillment with automated workflows
  • Payment Integration - Multiple payment methods including BNPL through Alif Nasiya
  • Fulfillment Management - Inventory allocation, shipping, and delivery tracking
  • Returns & Refunds - Comprehensive return processing and refund management

📢 Marketing Module

Sophisticated marketing and customer engagement:

  • Campaign Management - Multi-channel marketing campaigns with A/B testing
  • Push Notifications - Real-time notifications via Firebase with personalization
  • Customer Segmentation - Advanced targeting based on behavior and demographics
  • Dynamic Content - Banners, carousels, and promotional content management

✅ Moderation Module

Content quality and compliance management:

  • Approval Workflows - Multi-step approval processes for seller content
  • Quality Assurance - Automated and manual quality control mechanisms
  • Compliance Management - Regulatory compliance and policy enforcement
  • Feedback Systems - Structured feedback and improvement processes

🌍 Afghanistan Module

Specialized features for the Afghanistan market:

  • Local Compliance - Afghanistan-specific regulatory requirements
  • Currency Support - Afghan Afghani (AFN) with exchange rate management
  • Cultural Localization - Dari and Pashto language support, Islamic calendar
  • Regional Integration - Local payment methods, shipping, and business practices

API Features

Technical Capabilities

  • RESTful Design - Clean, predictable URLs and standard HTTP methods
  • JSON API - Consistent JSON request and response formats
  • Pagination - Efficient handling of large datasets with cursor-based pagination
  • Filtering & Search - Advanced filtering, sorting, and full-text search capabilities
  • Rate Limiting - Fair usage policies with configurable rate limits
  • Webhooks - Real-time notifications for important events

Developer Experience

  • Comprehensive Documentation - Detailed API reference with examples
  • Interactive Testing - Built-in API explorer for testing endpoints
  • SDKs & Libraries - Official SDKs for popular programming languages
  • Sandbox Environment - Safe testing environment with sample data
  • Developer Support - Dedicated developer support and community forums

Enterprise Features

  • Multi-tenant Architecture - Support for multiple brands and regions
  • Advanced Analytics - Detailed usage analytics and performance metrics
  • Custom Integrations - Tailored solutions for enterprise customers
  • SLA Guarantees - Service level agreements for mission-critical applications
  • 24/7 Support - Round-the-clock technical support for enterprise customers

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Ready to start building? Check out our Quick Start guide or explore our API Reference for detailed endpoint documentation.