FAQs

• What is an API integration?

  In short, API integrations connect software together so you don’t need to log in to multiple platforms to perform a single task.

• Why should I choose Brikl’s API integrations?

  We’re the first end-to-end e-Commerce platform for the promotional products and custom sportswear industry. This means you’ll have a competitive advantage like no other. Market, sell, and streamline your operations all from one platform.

• What is an API used for?

  An API is used for connecting your software to make data easier to access and utilize. With Brikl, this allows you to connect your MicroStore to marketing, CRM, ERP, shipping and logistics software, and more. Not only will this save you countless hours, it’ll also help you collaborate and communicate to teams across your company much more effectively.

• How does an API integration work?

  An API integration is like building a bridge between two different computer programs. This bridge consists of a set of rules and protocols defining how these two different systems can communicate and share information. Using this bridge, APIs can be used to connect data between softwares so you can have a single source of truth across your organization.

• How long does an API integration take?

  API integration implementation times can vary. Some API integrations are simple and straightforward, while others might be more complex, requiring careful planning and construction. If you’re looking to integrate the software you can see on our integrations page with your Brikl MicroStore, the average time for implementation is around 3-4 weeks.

• What type of API integration does Brikl support?

  Please check out our full list of current integrations here. Can’t see what you’re looking for? Let us know and a member of the team will be in touch within 48 hours.

• Does Brikl have a public API?

  Brikl’s Admin API lets you integrate your Brikl store with applications that are important to your business, such as CRM, ERP, and back-office applications. Use Brikl's GraphQL API to build integrations for reporting and bring data from Brikl to your system. Confused? Brikl has a developer portal with extended information on how to use Graph QL.

• Does Brikl support webhooks?

  Integration between apps plays a vital role in modern e-commerce businesses. For this purpose, the Brikl platform provides real-time notifications through webhooks. Brikl can send a webhook to an app when an event occurs in your shop. Brikl can also receive a webhook from your app when an event occurs on it. Read more about the range of webhooks Brikl supports in our developer portal.

• Does Brikl provide native integrations?

  A native integration is a direct connection between APIs that allows you to have immediate and full access to your app. Brikl currently supports out-of-the-box integrations with popular apps like ShipStation, ShipEngine, Stripe Tax, Avalara, Taxjar and more. Contact Brikl to find out which native integrations we support.