File Structure
The spreadsheet contains the following columns:- Category / Department: Defines the product departments or category where the attribute applies.
- Attribute Name: Human-readable name of the attribute.
- Attribute Code: Unique, machine-readable identifier used in APIs and integrations.
- Attribute Description: (Optional) A short explanation of the attribute’s purpose.
- Grouping: Logical grouping of the attribute (for example, misc, images, general).
- Type: Data type expected for the attribute (for example, string, number, boolean).
- Editable By: Defines who can edit the attribute (for example, any, merchant, or system restricted).
- Attribute Scoping: Indicates if the attribute applies at specific scopes (for example, variant, product, or global level).
Examples
| Category / Department | Attribute Name | Attribute Code | Attribute Description | Grouping | Type | Editable By | Attribute Scoping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighting | 3 Way Socket | 3_way_socket | Indicates if socket supports 3-way switching | misc | string | - | Variant |
| Category / Department | Attribute Name | Attribute Code | Attribute Description | Grouping | Type | Editable By | Attribute Scoping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General - All Categories | About The Brand | about_the_brand | A short description of the brand | misc | string | any | Product |
| Category / Department | Attribute Name | Attribute Code | Attribute Description | Grouping | Type | Editable By | Attribute Scoping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General - All Categories | About the Brand Image 1 | about_the_brand_image1 | Image representing the brand identity | images | string | any | Global |
Using this file
- Use this file when defining product data models for Dropship onboarding.
- Reference Attribute Codes when mapping external merchant feeds or API payloads.
- Apply Grouping and Type metadata to enforce validation rules in systems.
- Leverage Editable By to control where and how attributes can be modified.