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# Ecwid

Ecwid (now part of Lightspeed) is a hosted ecommerce platform that can be embedded into existing websites. Violet integrates via Ecwid's REST API using OAuth-based authentication.

## Connection

Ecwid uses an OAuth app flow. The merchant authorizes Violet's app installation, and Violet receives an access token along with the merchant's Store ID. Merchants must be on the **Venture plan or higher** for API access.

### Required OAuth Scopes

The following scopes are required for the Violet integration to function:

| Scope                   | Purpose                     |
| ----------------------- | --------------------------- |
| `read_store_profile`    | Access store configuration  |
| `read_catalog`          | Sync product catalog        |
| `read_orders`           | Read order data             |
| `update_orders`         | Update order status         |
| `create_orders`         | Submit new orders           |
| `create_customers`      | Create customer records     |
| `read_customers`        | Read customer data          |
| `read_discount_coupons` | Access coupon/discount data |

Violet validates that all required scopes are granted during authentication.

## Webhooks

Webhooks are registered automatically via the Ecwid API when a merchant connects. Violet listens for product and order events to keep the catalog and order status in sync.

## Notable Behavior

* **Plan requirement**: The Ecwid Venture plan or higher is required for REST API access. Merchants on the Free or Venture plan may have limited API capabilities.
* **Discount codes**: Ecwid coupon/discount codes are supported for order submission.
* **Store URL**: The store's canonical URL is retrieved from the merchant's Ecwid profile during connection.


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