Documentation Index
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Getting started
Is there a free tier?
Yes. Every account gets 1,000 free API credits per month, and our MCP server has a generous free tier that doesn’t require an API key. See pricing for details.How do I get an API key?
Create a free account, then grab your key from the API keys page. Use it directly or setCHANNEL3_API_KEY in your environment — see the SDK guide.
Should I use the API, SDK, MCP, or a skill?
- SDK (TypeScript or Python) — building Channel3 into your own app or service.
- API directly — any other language, or you want full control over HTTP.
- MCP server — give an existing AI agent live product search.
- Skills — either teach your coding agent how to integrate Channel3, or let an existing agent search products on demand.
Catalog & coverage
Which countries and currencies are supported?
We support locale-aware search starting in the U.S. and are expanding to select international markets. You can set a default locale on the SDK client or passcountry / currency per call — see Default locale. Coverage outside the U.S. may be limited at first; contact us if you need a specific geography.
Can I request a brand or retailer be added?
Yes — email us with the brand or retailer and we’ll prioritize it.Commissions
How do commissions work?
Channel3 has partnered with thousands of brands who pay commission on AI-driven sales. After your agent recommends a product, we track if the end-user buys it (within a retailer-set timeframe). We pay you for purchases. You can see estimated commission rates on the Channel3 dashboard and in the product search response.Why do rates show “maximum”?
Commissions can be adjusted or canceled by retailers for reasons such as returns, order cancellations, suspected fraud, attribution to another channel, or network quality concerns.How does Channel3 make money?
We charge for a subset of our product API endpoints — see pricing for the full breakdown. We also take a cut of commission. Our default take rate is 50%, and will decrease as you drive more sales. Please contact us with any questions.When and how are commissions paid out?
Earnings appear on the Channel3 dashboard once attributed sales clear the retailer’s return window. Earnings are paid out securely via Stripe.Billing & credits
What counts as a credit?
Each billable API call is one credit. See pricing for the per-endpoint breakdown.Where can I see my usage?
Usage and remaining credits are shown on the Channel3 dashboard.What are the rate limits?
We apply reasonable per-account limits to keep the API fast for everyone. If you’re planning a high-volume workload, reach out and we’ll work with you.Integration
Do you support webhooks?
Yes — subscribe to a product with price tracking and we’ll send a webhook when its price changes. Configure your endpoint on the dashboard.Can I search by image?
Yes. The SDK and API expose/image-search for visual search and /similar for finding products that look like a given product. See the SDK reference.