Overview

This section covers two ways to connect to the Finqu platform: integrations (merchant-specific) and apps (installable by others). Both use the REST API and OAuth; apps have additional requirements and a publishing flow.

Integrations (merchant-specific)

Integrations are custom solutions built for a particular merchant (or your own store). They connect external services or systems to Finqu using the REST API and allow you to automate workflows, synchronize data, or extend the platform’s capabilities.

• Authentication and API access are tied to that merchant: you obtain credentials (e.g. via OAuth) from the merchant’s admin area and use them to call the Finqu API on their behalf.
• The integration is not listed in an app store; it’s a custom solution for that merchant.

Getting started: Use the REST API for endpoints and the Authentication guide for OAuth and credentials.

Apps (installable by others)

Apps are Partner apps that other merchants can install. You register an app in the Partner dashboard, define an install endpoint, and go through a review process. After review, merchants can install the app via a private link. A public app listing is coming soon.

New to building apps? Start with Your first app — a step-by-step guide from creating the app in Partner and copying credentials to setting up your project with App Link and writing your first code.

Beyond that, you’ll work with a few key concepts:

• Install flow — An install endpoint you host; Finqu sends merchants there to start the OAuth flow. See App Installation & Authentication.
• App context — When your app runs embedded in Finqu Admin, a context token identifies the merchant. See App Context.
• Publishing — Draft → private (shareable via links) → public (in app listings). Each step beyond draft requires review. See Publishing Apps.