Flash Developer Center

Use the Flash or Flex with any of the APIs below to interact with the eBay servers.

All APIs let you make direct calls in your language. Some APIs also have SDKs to automate common development tasks.

eBay Shopping API

Search for and browse eBay items fast! Best API for widgets.

• Shopping API »

eBay Merchandising API

Retrieve deals and popular items. Make your affiliate application pay off!

• Merchandising API »

eBay Trading API

Secure, authenticated access to private eBay data. List or buy eBay items.

• Trading API »

eBay Client Alerts API

Ask eBay if your data has changed.

• Client Alerts API »

eBay Platform Notifications API

eBay tells you when an event happens with your items or account.

• Platform Notifications API »

Research API for eBay (powered by DataUnison)

Retrieve historical eBay data.

• Research API for eBay: Go to the DataUnison site to learn more »