Quickstart Guide
Get up and running with the Darta API in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through making your first API call and understanding the response format.
1. Get Your API Key
First, you'll need to sign up for a Darta account and get your API key:
Free API Key
Start with 500 free search credits. No credit card required.
- Sign up at darta.dev
- Navigate to your dashboard
- Copy and securely store your API key
2. Make Your First API Call
Let's start with a simple search for wireless headphones across Amazon and eBay:
Replace YOUR_API_KEY
with your actual API key.
3. Understanding the Response
The API will return a JSON response with results organized by platform:
4. Code Examples
Here are examples in popular programming languages:
JavaScript/Node.js
Python
PHP
5. Advanced Features
Darta offers powerful features to enhance your search experience:
⚡ Real-time Streaming
Get results as they arrive with Server-Sent Events. Add stream: true
to your request.
🔍 Detailed Product Information
Fetch comprehensive product details including specifications, features, and seller information.
🎯 Advanced Filtering
Filter results by price, condition, and location.
6. Next Steps
Now that you've made your first API call, here's what to explore next:
📚 Explore the Search API
Learn about all available parameters, response formats, and advanced features.
⚡ Concurrency Limits
Understand how concurrent request limits work and optimize your usage.
🔧 Error Handling
Learn how to handle errors gracefully and implement retry logic.
💡 Best Practices
Learn optimization techniques and production tips for scaling your application.
Common Use Cases
Here are some popular ways developers use the Darta API:
🛒 Price Comparison Tools
Build applications that compare prices across multiple e-commerce platforms to help users find the best deals.
📊 Market Research
Analyze product trends, pricing strategies, and competitor offerings across different marketplaces.
🏠 Real Estate Analysis
Aggregate property listings from multiple real estate platforms for comprehensive market analysis.
🤖 AI-Powered Shopping
Integrate with AI agents to provide intelligent product recommendations and automated shopping assistance.
You're Ready to Build!
You now have everything you need to start integrating the Darta API into your application. Remember to handle errors gracefully and respect rate limits for the best experience.