Etsy Integration - Connect Your Etsy Shop to AI Agents

Integrating Your Etsy Shop with GXO.dev

Connect your Etsy shop to GXO.dev and make your handmade and vintage products discoverable by AI agents such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

This guide covers everything from prerequisites and configuration to optimization, analytics, and troubleshooting.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Etsy Shop Requirements

Shop Status

• Active Etsy shop (not in vacation mode)
• Live and publicly accessible storefront
• Valid Etsy seller account
• Admin access to the shop

Product Requirements

• Complete product information (title, description, price)
• High-quality images for each listing
• Accurate inventory levels
• Proper category and tag setup

Technical Requirements

• Reliable internet connection
• Modern web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge)
• JavaScript enabled
• Pop-up blockers disabled

GXO.dev Account Requirements

Account Setup

• Active GXO.dev account
• Completed profile setup
• Active subscription plan (Starter, Pro, or higher)
• Team access permissions (if using a team account)

Required Permissions

• Platform integration rights
• Product management access
• Analytics viewing rights
• Ability to modify settings

💡 Tip: Ensure your user role includes “Integrations” access in Settings → Team → Members.

Step-by-Step Connection Guide

Step 1: Access Etsy Integration

1. Log in to your GXO.dev dashboard
2. Navigate to Integrations in the sidebar
3. Select Etsy from the platform list
4. Click Connect Etsy Shop
5. You’ll be redirected to the Etsy connection setup page

Step 2: Etsy OAuth Authentication

1. Click Authorize with Etsy
2. Log in to your Etsy account
3. Review and approve the requested permissions
4. Confirm authorization to connect

Required Permissions

• Listings Read – Access to product listings
• Shops Read – Access to basic shop information
• Inventory Read – Access to stock and availability data
• Orders Read – Optional access for sales analytics

🔒 GXO.dev never stores your Etsy password. All connections use secure OAuth authentication.

Once approved, you’ll be redirected back to GXO.dev, and your Etsy shop will appear as Connected.

Step 3: Shop Configuration

1. Shop Information

• Confirm your shop name and URL
• Review default settings (currency, timezone, etc.)

2. Product Selection

• Choose which listings to sync
• Apply filters (by category, tags, price, or availability)
• Configure product grouping preferences

3. Sync Settings

• Set synchronization frequency (hourly, daily, weekly)
• Choose between automatic or manual sync
• Enable notifications for sync events or errors

⚙️ Pro+ users: Enable webhook-based sync for real-time Etsy → GXO updates.

Etsy-Specific Configuration

Product Data Mapping

Etsy Product Fields

ACP Field Mapping

• GXO.dev automatically maps Etsy data into ACP-compliant fields
• Ensures your listings are readable and discoverable by AI agents
• Validates all required data fields
• Flags missing or incomplete data

💡 Optimization Tip: Use natural, descriptive product titles—AI agents rely on contextual cues to recommend products effectively.

Inventory Synchronization

Real-Time Updates

• Automatically sync Etsy inventory levels
• Update product availability (in stock / sold out)
• Track quantity changes and restocks

Inventory Management

• Low-stock alerts and thresholds
• Automatic “Out of Stock” tagging for AI feeds
• Optional manual sync for large catalog updates

Product Optimization

Etsy-Specific Optimization

• Improve titles with descriptive, searchable language
• Write detailed product descriptions (materials, process, story)
• Include multiple high-quality images
• Add relevant tags and categories

AI Agent Optimization

• Add conversational product context (“Perfect for Mother’s Day gifts”)
• Write natural language summaries
• Include context (“Made with organic cotton,” “Ships from Colorado”)
• Optimize for discovery in AI-powered queries

Advanced Etsy Features

Custom Product Attributes

Etsy-Specific Attributes

• Handmade status or certification
• Vintage age and condition
• Materials and components used
• Custom product variations

AI Agent Attributes

• Natural-language product descriptions
• Conversational metadata (“great for collectors”)
• Contextual cues for relevance
• AI-optimized tags and categorization

Shop Analytics Integration

Etsy Analytics

• Shop views and favorites
• Conversion rates and sales metrics
• Customer demographics and behavior

GXO.dev Analytics

• AI agent interactions with your listings
• Product discovery rate and recommendation frequency
• Conversion tracking from AI → checkout
• Performance improvement suggestions

📊 Learn more: Analytics Dashboard Overview

Monitoring and Maintenance

Connection Monitoring

Connection Status

• Real-time connection health (green, yellow, red)
• API usage monitoring
• Sync performance metrics
• Expired permissions alerts

Performance Metrics

• Sync efficiency
• Data completeness
• Error rate monitoring
• Feed optimization scores

Data Quality Management

Product Data Quality

• Check for missing titles, tags, or images
• Validate pricing and stock accuracy
• Ensure clean, readable product descriptions

Content Optimization

• Refresh descriptions regularly
• Replace low-quality photos
• Use up-to-date tags and categories
• Improve discoverability through contextual content

Troubleshooting Etsy Integration

Common Issues

Connection Problems

• OAuth authorization failure
• API access revoked
• Timeout during authorization
• Missing permissions or expired tokens

Sync Issues

• Partial product sync
• Data mismatch or delays
• Inventory update failures
• Feed generation errors

Recommended Solutions

Technical Fixes

• Reconnect via OAuth to refresh permissions
• Ensure Etsy account is active and not in vacation mode
• Check required scopes (Listings Read, Shops Read, etc.)
• Retry sync manually from Integrations → Etsy → Force Sync

Data Quality Fixes

• Complete missing product info (title, price, image)
• Remove draft or inactive listings from sync
• Recheck product tags for consistency

🧩 Pro Tip: After reconnecting, check your AI Previews page to confirm your listings appear correctly in AI recommendations.

Best Practices

Etsy Shop Optimization

For Product Data

• Use engaging, storytelling-style descriptions
• Include 5–10 relevant tags per listing
• Add size, material, and customization details
• Keep pricing consistent with your Etsy store

For AI Agent Discovery

• Add conversational cues like “Great housewarming gift”
• Use customer-friendly phrases (“ideal for yoga lovers”)
• Highlight what makes it unique (handmade, eco-friendly, local)

Integration Management

Regular Monitoring

• Check integration health weekly
• Review sync performance reports
• Watch for data quality alerts

Continuous Improvement

• Regularly refresh product data
• A/B test product titles and tags
• Update listing images periodically
• Use analytics to identify and fix low-visibility products

Next Steps

Now that you’ve connected your Etsy shop:

• Configure Product Feeds
• Set Up Analytics
• Test AI Agent Discovery
• Optimize Product Information

Support and Resources

Getting Help

• Documentation: Full platform and feature guides
• Support: Email assistance for all plans
• Community: Join our Discord Community
• Training: Live demos and onboarding tutorials

Etsy Integration Resources

• Etsy API Docs: Etsy Developer Docs
• Integration Guide: Etsy Integration Best Practices
• Analytics Guide: Etsy Analytics
• Community: ACP Discord Community

Etsy + GXO.dev transforms your handmade and vintage shop into an AI-discoverable storefront — helping your creations find new audiences through natural, conversational commerce.