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": {
    "sessionId": "<string>",
    "customerId": "<string>"
  },
  "context": {
    "path": "<string>",
    "referrer_path": "<string>",
    "marketing_source": "<string>",
    "marketing_medium": "<string>",
    "marketing_campaign": "<string>",
    "marketing_term": "<string>",
    "marketing_content": "<string>",
    "cart_empty": true,
    "cart_value": 123,
    "num_cart_items": 123,
    "signed_in": true,
    "num_orders": 123,
    "geo_city": "<string>",
    "geo_state": "<string>",
    "geo_country": "<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"
}

POST

image

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": {
    "sessionId": "<string>",
    "customerId": "<string>"
  },
  "context": {
    "path": "<string>",
    "referrer_path": "<string>",
    "marketing_source": "<string>",
    "marketing_medium": "<string>",
    "marketing_campaign": "<string>",
    "marketing_term": "<string>",
    "marketing_content": "<string>",
    "cart_empty": true,
    "cart_value": 123,
    "num_cart_items": 123,
    "signed_in": true,
    "num_orders": 123,
    "geo_city": "<string>",
    "geo_state": "<string>",
    "geo_country": "<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

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.

Show Properties

textualWeight

decimal

Weight given to textual similarity (0-1). Must be provided together with visualWeight.

visualWeight

decimal

Weight given to visual similarity (0-1). Must be provided together with textualWeight.

multipleFactor

integer

Multiplier applied to the search results.

minimumMatch

decimal

Minimum match score threshold (0-1) for including results.

filter_group

object

Refer to our dedicated Filter Expressions guide to learn more about filter expressions.

pagination

Pagination Object

Show pagination

page

int

The current page of results to fetch.

limit

int

The max results to fetch per page

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

Information used to current identify the customer/session.

Show Properties

sessionId

string

The session ID of the user.

customerId

string

The customer ID of the user.

context

object

Anonymous contextual information of the session/customer.

Show Properties

path

string

The path of the page the user is on (e.g., /collections/all-products).

referrer_path

string

The referrer path of the previous page the user visited.

marketing_source

string

The source of the UTM tracking for the current session.

marketing_medium

string

The medium of the UTM tracking (e.g., email, CPC).

marketing_campaign

string

The campaign associated with the UTM tracking.

marketing_term

string

The term or keyword used in UTM tracking.

marketing_content

string

The content description used in UTM tracking.

cart_empty

boolean

Indicates whether the user’s cart is empty.

cart_value

number

The total value of the items in the user’s cart.

num_cart_items

integer

The number of items in the user’s cart.

signed_in

boolean

Indicates whether the user is signed in.

num_orders

integer

The total number of orders made by the user.

geo_city

string

The city associated with the user’s context.

geo_state

string

The state or province associated with the user’s context.

geo_country

string

The country associated with the user’s context.

Response

results

Array of Objects

Show Properties

number

The unique identifier of the product.

title

string

The title of the product.

body_html

string

The HTML content describing the product.

vendor

string

The vendor of the product.

product_type

string

The type of the product.

created_at

number

The timestamp when the product was created.

handle

string

The handle of the product.

updated_at

number

The timestamp when the product was updated.

published_at

number

The timestamp when the product was published.

Usage Examples

Using Image ID (Recommended)

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"
}

Semantic Search Image Upload

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Search API: Catalog Image Search

Authorization

Headers

Body

Response

Usage Examples

Using Image ID (Recommended)

Using Base64 Image Data (Legacy)

Browse

Search

Recommendations

Analytics

Utilities

​Authorization

​Headers

​Body

​Response

​Usage Examples

​Using Image ID (Recommended)

​Using Base64 Image Data (Legacy)

Authorization

Headers

Body

Response

Usage Examples

Using Image ID (Recommended)

Using Base64 Image Data (Legacy)