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Taobao/Tmall API: Product list, product details, image search, product review data

I. Abstract The Taobao/Tmall product details API allows developers to retrieve detailed product information via product ID (num_iid), including comprehensive data such as title, price, inventory, sales volume, images, description, and SKU. This interface adopts a RESTful design, supports real-time data updates and high-concurrency requests, and is suitable for e-commerce application development, data analysis, price monitoring, and other scenarios.

II. Interface Overview The Taobao Open Platform provides several product details API interfaces, mainly including:

taobao.item.get: Used to retrieve Taobao product details.

tmall.item.get: Used to retrieve Tmall product details.

taobao.item.get.pro: An enhanced version of the product details interface, providing richer data.

  1. Core Functions Supports retrieving basic product information (title, price, inventory), SKU specifications, description, reviews, etc.

Provides logistics information (shipping location, postage), product images, and detailed specifications.

Supports field filtering and optimizes transmission efficiency.

  1. Call Flow

Registration and Authentication: c0b.cc/R4rbK2, click to get the test key.or add wechat id:19970108018 .

Sending Request: Call the API via HTTP GET/POST and parse the returned JSON data.

Conclusion: The Taobao/Tmall product details API provides developers with a standardized and efficient solution for acquiring product data, supporting diverse needs from basic information to in-depth analysis. It is an important tool for e-commerce business development and operation.

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