Feed requirements
Request partner reviewPartner feed specification
ApplianceIQ accepts structured CSV feeds now. JSON, API, SFTP, and affiliate network feed adapters can follow after source approval.
Accepted formats
CSV now
JSON/API later
SFTP and affiliate network feeds after approval
Update cadence
Offer feeds: hourly to daily where allowed
Catalog/spec feeds: daily to weekly
Manual CSV: reviewed before display
Timestamp expectations
last_checked
feed_updated_at
ISO date or datetime preferred
Required product fields
brand
model_number
product_name
category
subcategory where available
Recommended product fields
UPC/GTIN
MPN
width
height
depth
capacity
finish
fuel type
energy star
key specs
manufacturer URL
product page URL
Required offer fields
store_name
model_number or product identifier
product_price or sale_price
availability
listing_url
last_checked or feed_updated_at
Recommended offer fields
delivery window
condition
installation fee
haul-away fee
affiliate URL
region/postal coverage
return policy URL
financing info
open-box/clearance flag
Product identifier priority
- 1UPC/GTIN
- 2Brand + model number
- 3MPN
- 4Title/spec match requiring review
Image and media fields
image_url
source_type
permission_status
alt_text
media_owner
usage rights confirmation
Product images display publicly only when permission status is approved, partner_provided, or licensed.
Common validation errors
Partner files are reviewed for public-display blockers before they can affect shopper-facing catalog or offer data.
Missing required product or offer fields
Missing UPC/GTIN, brand + model number, or MPN
Offer missing price, availability, listing URL, or last checked timestamp
Image permission is needs_review, unknown, or missing
Duplicate normalized model candidate
Low-confidence product match requiring manual review