Mercadolibre

API

API for managing sales, ads, products, services, and shops on Mercadolibre

Overview

The Mercadolibre API enables integration with MercadoLibre's e-commerce ecosystem via RESTful endpoints. Key functionalities include product CRUD operations, sales order management, ad campaign creation/monitoring, shop settings configuration, and service listings. Responses are formatted in JSON. Use cases range from automating inventory sync for sellers, building custom storefronts, integrating order processing systems, optimizing ad performance via third-party tools, to creating dashboards for tracking sales metrics. It requires OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to user-specific data, ensuring compliance with privacy standards for sensitive sales and shop information.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developers.mercadolibre.cl/es_ar/api-docs-es')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Response Format
OAuth 2.0 Authentication
Product Management
Sales Tracking
Ad Campaign Tools
Shop Administration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Mercadolibre API free to use?

It offers a freemium model—basic functionalities are free, but premium features or high-volume usage may require paid plans.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, it uses OAuth 2.0 authentication, which requires obtaining an API key and access token for secure requests.

? What is the response format?

The API primarily returns responses in JSON format for easy parsing and integration with modern applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Shopping

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive e-commerce functionality
⊕ Integration with large user base
⊕ Region-specific support
⊕ Detailed documentation
⊕ Scalable for small to enterprise sellers

Cons

⊖ OAuth 2.0 setup complexity
⊖ Rate limits on free plans
⊖ Region-specific API variations
⊖ Requires familiarity with Mercadolibre workflows
⊖ Premium features may incur costs