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POST
https://app.uselayers.com/api/storefront/v1
/
search
/
image
Search API: Catalog Image Search
curl --request POST \
  --url https://app.uselayers.com/api/storefront/v1/search/image \
  --header 'Accept: <accept>' \
  --header 'Content-Type: <content-type>' \
  --header 'X-Storefront-Access-Token: <x-storefront-access-token>' \
  --data '
{
  "image_data": "<string>",
  "image_id": "<string>",
  "attributes": [
    "<string>"
  ],
  "tuning": {
    "textualWeight": 123,
    "visualWeight": 123,
    "multipleFactor": 123,
    "minimumMatch": 123
  },
  "filter_group": {},
  "pagination": {
    "page": 123,
    "limit": 123
  },
  "facets": [
    "<string>"
  ],
  "retrieveFacetCount": true,
  "includeFacetRanges": true,
  "identity": {
    "deviceId": "<string>",
    "sessionId": "<string>",
    "customerId": "<string>"
  }
}
'
{
    "results": [
        {
            "id": 7003338965178,
            "title": "SUPREME SEALLINE SEE POUCH SMALL",
            "body_html": "The Supreme Sealline See Pouch Small is a versatile and waterproof storage solution that seamlessly marries utility and style. With its clear window for easy visibility and the iconic Supreme branding, it's a sought-after accessory for those who appreciate keeping their essentials dry while making a fashion statement, whether at the beach or in the city..",
            "vendor": "SUPREME",
            "product_type": "Accessories",
            "created_at": 1644047925,
            "handle": "supreme-pouch-44370ss18a32-sm",
            "updated_at": 1698280024,
            "published_at": 1644047925,
            "tags": [
                "consignment",
            ],
            "images": [
                {
                    "alt": "SUPREME POUCH",
                    "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0588/3677/9194/products/ss18_supreme_tnf_pouch_blk_2-l_5fb1316e-22f7-4702-9953-57f3fbdda5be.jpg?v=1644047927",
                    "width": 800,
                    "height": 534,
                    "variant_ids": []
                }
            ],
            "metafields": {
                "product": {
                    "alias": "SEALLINE SEE POUCH SMALL",
                    "colorway": "BLACK",
                    "styleCode": "SS18A30 BLACK",
                    "yearOfRelease": 2018,
                    "searchColor": [
                        "black"
                    ]
                }
            },
            "available": true,
            "price_range": {
                "from": 30,
                "to": 30
            }
        }
    ],
    "totalResults": 1000,
    "page": 1,
    "totalPages": 20,
    "facets": {
        "vendor": {
            "ADIDAS": 30,
            "JORDAN": 336,
            "NEW BALANCE": 15,
            "NIKE": 384,
            "REEBOK": 4,
            "SUPREME": 624,
            "VANS": 32
        }
    },
    "attributionToken": "2y10smI2dB7XZXXFJsLUELltgueq8NRdcRD3U8djkLqxQmaVMvg1lSCf2"
}

​
Authorization

​
X-Storefront-Access-Token
string
required
Token-based authentication header in the form of <YOUR_LAYERS_TOKEN>.

​
Headers

​
Content-Type
string
default:"application/json"
required
​
Accept
string
default:"application/json"
required

​
Body

​
image_data
string
required
Base64 Encoded PNG or JPEG Image Data. Required if image_id is not provided.
​
image_id
string
required
UUID identifier returned from the Image Upload API. Required if image_data is not provided. Using image_id is recommended for better performance and support for larger images.
​
attributes
string[]
Product attributes to include in the Response. By default all attributes are included in the response.
​
tuning
object
Parameters to fine-tune the search results.
​
filter_group
object
Refer to our dedicated Filter Expressions guide to learn more about filter expressions.
​
pagination
Pagination Object
​
facets
string[]
Facets to be included.
​
retrieveFacetCount
boolean
If the count of each facet value should be calculated
​
includeFacetRanges
boolean
If you want a min/max range for numeric facets such as price.
​
identity
object
User identity information for tracking and personalization. Automatically managed by the Storefront Pixel; required for headless integrations.

​
Response

​
results
Array of Objects
​
totalResults
number
The total number of results.
​
page
number
The current page number.
​
totalPages
number
The total number of pages.
​
facetRanges
object
If includeFacetRanges is true then an object with keys of the facet attribute code and value is an object with min/max.
​
facets
object
If retrieveFacetCount is true then an object with keys and values of the specified attributes.
​
attributionToken
string
The attribution token.

​
Usage Examples

First, upload an image to get an image_id: 
curl -X POST "https://app.uselayers.com/api/storefront/v1/images/upload" \
  -H "X-Storefront-Access-Token: YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -F "image=@/path/to/your/image.jpg"
Then use the returned image_id for searching: 
{
    "image_id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
    "pagination": {
        "page": 1,
        "limit": 20
    }
}

​
Using Base64 Image Data (Legacy)

{
    "image_data": "data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQAAAQABAAD...",
    "pagination": {
        "page": 1,
        "limit": 20
    }
}

{
    "results": [
        {
            "id": 7003338965178,
            "title": "SUPREME SEALLINE SEE POUCH SMALL",
            "body_html": "The Supreme Sealline See Pouch Small is a versatile and waterproof storage solution that seamlessly marries utility and style. With its clear window for easy visibility and the iconic Supreme branding, it's a sought-after accessory for those who appreciate keeping their essentials dry while making a fashion statement, whether at the beach or in the city..",
            "vendor": "SUPREME",
            "product_type": "Accessories",
            "created_at": 1644047925,
            "handle": "supreme-pouch-44370ss18a32-sm",
            "updated_at": 1698280024,
            "published_at": 1644047925,
            "tags": [
                "consignment",
            ],
            "images": [
                {
                    "alt": "SUPREME POUCH",
                    "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0588/3677/9194/products/ss18_supreme_tnf_pouch_blk_2-l_5fb1316e-22f7-4702-9953-57f3fbdda5be.jpg?v=1644047927",
                    "width": 800,
                    "height": 534,
                    "variant_ids": []
                }
            ],
            "metafields": {
                "product": {
                    "alias": "SEALLINE SEE POUCH SMALL",
                    "colorway": "BLACK",
                    "styleCode": "SS18A30 BLACK",
                    "yearOfRelease": 2018,
                    "searchColor": [
                        "black"
                    ]
                }
            },
            "available": true,
            "price_range": {
                "from": 30,
                "to": 30
            }
        }
    ],
    "totalResults": 1000,
    "page": 1,
    "totalPages": 20,
    "facets": {
        "vendor": {
            "ADIDAS": 30,
            "JORDAN": 336,
            "NEW BALANCE": 15,
            "NIKE": 384,
            "REEBOK": 4,
            "SUPREME": 624,
            "VANS": 32
        }
    },
    "attributionToken": "2y10smI2dB7XZXXFJsLUELltgueq8NRdcRD3U8djkLqxQmaVMvg1lSCf2"
}