Documentation

Learn how to use the Etsy Automation platform

Getting Started
Learn the basics of the automation system

Setting Up

  1. Configure your Etsy API credentials in the Integration page
  2. Set up Adobe application paths in the Settings page
  3. Create your first template for automation

Prerequisites

  • An Etsy seller account with API access
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign)
  • Template files for your digital products
Working with Templates
Learn how to create and manage templates

Creating Templates

Templates are the foundation of the automation system. Each template defines:

  • The Adobe application to use (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
  • The template file path
  • Customization fields (text, colors, etc.)
  • Output formats (JPG, PNG, PDF, etc.)

Testing Templates

Before using a template for production, test it with sample data to ensure it works correctly.

Etsy Integration
Learn how to connect to your Etsy shop

API Setup

You need to register an application in your Etsy account to get API credentials:

  1. Go to Etsy Developer Portal
  2. Register a new application
  3. Enter the API key and secret in the Integration page
  4. Set up the redirect URI and permissions

Webhook Setup

Configure webhooks to automatically receive notifications when new orders come in.

Order Processing
Learn how the automation processes orders

Automatic Processing

When a new order comes in via webhook, the system:

  1. Extracts customization data from the order
  2. Loads the appropriate template
  3. Processes the customizations using Adobe applications
  4. Exports the files in the requested formats
  5. Uploads the files back to Etsy

Manual Processing

You can also manually process orders from the Orders page if needed.

Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions

Common Issues

  • Adobe applications not found: Verify the paths in Settings
  • Webhook not receiving events: Check Etsy API setup and permissions
  • Template errors: Use the Test page to debug your templates
  • Output file issues: Check the output directory permissions

Logs

Check the system logs for detailed error information and troubleshooting.

Advanced Features
Taking your automation to the next level

Custom Scripts

You can create custom ExtendScript files for more advanced automation:

  • Place scripts in the scripts directory
  • Reference them in your template configurations
  • Test thoroughly before using in production

Batch Processing

For high-volume shops, the system supports batch processing of multiple orders.