External Platform Connections

The Connections module allows Vu to integrate with external platforms other than your e-commerce storefront. While "Stores" handle the front-end transactions, "Connections" handle the backend logistics, data transfer, and reconciliation.

You can use pre-built integrations or use Vu Platform APIs to build custom connections if a specific platform is not listed.

Connection Categories

We group connections into four primary categories:

1. File Share & Authentication (Artwork Transfer)

These connections are primarily used to transfer artwork files from Vu to the factory's "Hot Folders," servers, or processing queues.

• Supported Platforms: Dropbox, Google Drive, FTP/sFTP, various server configurations.

• Use Case: A machine or operator on the production floor monitors a folder for incoming print-ready artwork files generated by VU.

2. Systems (Accounting & Reconciliation)

These connections link Vu to financial software for invoicing and order reconciliation.

• Supported Platforms: QuickBooks, Zoho Books.

3. Order Management & Fulfillment (OMS)

These integrations route order data to third-party logistics (3PL) providers or external Order Management Systems.

• Supported Platforms: NetSuite, ShipStation, ShipHero.

• Use Case: ensuring orders flow from Vu into the merchant's fulfillment engine to generate shipping labels and track delivery

4. Custom Authentication Protocols

For bespoke integrations where a specific branded connector does not exist, standard authentication protocols can be configured to link with proprietary APIs.

• Basic Auth

  • Name: Display name. Connection url: Endpoint URL. Username / Password: Basic authentication credentials. Request method: POST, GET, PUT, or DELETE. Custom headers: (Optional) JSON format. Additional attributes: (Optional) JSON format.

• OAuth

  • Name: Display name. Connection url: Primary endpoint. Token url: URL for token retrieval. Key / Secret: Consumer Key and Secret. Request method: POST, GET, PUT, or DELETE. Headers for connection: (Optional) JSON format. Attributes for token retrieval: (Optional) JSON format.

Only users with Administrator permissions can add, edit, and delete the connections.