Building a Sunglasses API with The Product API: A Complete Guide

Introduction to Sunglasses

Sunglasses are essential accessories that combine style, comfort, and eye protection. From classic aviators to modern sport frames, finding the right sunglasses with the right specifications is crucial for both fashion and function. Whether you're a fashion retailer, outdoor gear marketplace, or developer building an eyewear platform, having structured sunglasses product data is essential.

Imagine being able to search for sunglasses and instantly get detailed information about each pair - from frame style to UV protection level. This is exactly what a specialized Sunglasses Product API can provide.

What Makes a Sunglasses API Special?

A Sunglasses Product API goes beyond basic product listings. It understands the unique characteristics that matter to sunglasses buyers:

• Frame Type: The style and shape - aviator, wayfarer, round, square, cat-eye, sport, oversized, or rectangular
• Lens Type: The lens technology - polarized, photochromic, mirrored, gradient, or standard
• UV Protection: The level of ultraviolet protection, crucial for eye health

With this structured data, you can build powerful features like filtering by frame style, comparing UV protection levels, or recommending sunglasses based on intended use.

Try It Out: Search for Sunglasses

Use the search bar below to search for sunglasses. Try queries like "Ray-Ban aviator polarized", "Oakley sport sunglasses UV400", or "Gucci wayfarer sunglasses". The results will include detailed specifications automatically extracted from product information across the web.

How It Works: Technical Implementation

Now that you've seen the API in action, let's dive into how it's implemented. This specialized Sunglasses API is built on top of The Product API which is an AI-based product search API that works with any product and any type of query. It responds with structured JSON and supports custom structured responses, allowing you to build specialized APIs for any product category.

The Product API's powerful custom_data_schema feature allows you to define additional structured fields specific to your product category, enabling you to create category-specific APIs like this Sunglasses API. For more details on how the API works, see the full documentation.

Understanding APIs for Product Data

An API (Application Programming Interface) enables different software applications to communicate. For product data:

• Input: You send a search query (e.g., "sunglasses Ray-Ban aviator")
• Processing: The API searches across multiple sources and uses AI to extract relevant information
• Output: You receive structured product data in JSON format

The flexibility of a product API means you can customize it for specific categories by defining additional data fields through JSON Schema.

Creating a Sunglasses-Specific JSON Schema to pass as custom_data_schema of search request

Here's the JSON Schema we use for sunglasses products:

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "frame_type": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["aviator", "wayfarer", "round", "square", "cat-eye", "sport", "oversized", "rectangular"],
      "description": "Sunglasses frame style or shape"
    },
    "lens_type": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["polarized", "photochromic", "mirrored", "gradient", "standard"],
      "description": "Lens type or coating"
    },
    "uv_protection": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "UV protection rating (e.g., 'UV400', '100% UV protection')"
    }
  },
  "required": ["frame_type", "uv_protection"]
}
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Using the Category Prefix

When searching for sunglasses, we prefix the search query with "sunglasses" to help the AI understand the context and return more relevant results.

Example Search Queries:

• sunglasses Ray-Ban aviator
• sunglasses Oakley sport polarized
• sunglasses Gucci wayfarer UV400
• sunglasses cat-eye mirrored

The prefix "sunglasses" ensures the API understands you're looking specifically for sunglasses and not other products.

Complete Example: Making a Request

Here's how to make a request to The Product API with a sunglasses-specific schema. For complete API reference including authentication, endpoints, and all parameters, see the documentation:

const response = await fetch('https://api.example.com/api?search=sunglasses%20Ray-Ban%20aviator&with_image=true', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    custom_data_schema: {
      type: "object",
      properties: {
        frame_type: {
          type: "string",
          enum: ["aviator", "wayfarer", "round", "square", "cat-eye", "sport", "oversized", "rectangular"],
          description: "Sunglasses frame style or shape"
        },
        lens_type: {
          type: "string",
          enum: ["polarized", "photochromic", "mirrored", "gradient", "standard"],
          description: "Lens type or coating"
        },
        uv_protection: {
          type: "string",
          description: "UV protection rating"
        }
      },
      required: ["frame_type", "uv_protection"]
    }
  })
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data.products);
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Expected Response

The API will return products with standard fields plus your custom custom_data field:

{
  "status": "success",
  "products": [
    {
      "name": "Ray-Ban Aviator Classic Sunglasses",
      "description": "The iconic Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses feature a timeless design...",
      "brand": "Ray-Ban",
      "image": "https://example.com/image.jpg",
      "custom_data": {
        "frame_type": "aviator",
        "lens_type": "polarized",
        "uv_protection": "UV400"
      }
    }
  ]
}
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Conclusion

By combining the flexible Product API with a sunglasses-specific JSON Schema, you can create a powerful, specialized API for sunglasses products. The key is:

1. Define your schema based on what sunglasses data matters to your application
2. Use category prefixes in search queries for better context
3. Leverage the custom_data field to build rich, category-specific features

The same approach works for any product category - you just need to define the right schema for your needs!

Ready to get started? Create your own product API on The Product API and start building your own category-specific APIs today!

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