> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://betterdatainc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SCM API Overview

> Better Data SCM API for products, inventory, orders, and more.

The SCM API provides programmatic access to supply chain operations at `https://app.betterdata.com`.

## Base URL

```
https://app.betterdata.com
```

## Authentication

Use an API key with merchant or admin scope. Create keys at [Settings → API Keys](https://app.betterdata.com/settings/api-keys).

```
Authorization: Bearer bd_live_xxx
```

## Core Domains

| Domain                                  | Endpoints                                    | Scope    |
| --------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| [Products](/api-reference/scm/products) | `/api/products`, variants, links, taxonomies | Merchant |
| Inventory                               | `/api/inventory`, locations, adjustments     | Merchant |
| Orders                                  | `/api/purchase-orders`, shipments, invoices  | Merchant |
| Customers                               | `/api/parties`, `/api/partners`              | Merchant |
| Organizations                           | `/api/organizations`, `/api/v1/keys`         | Merchant |
| Admin                                   | `/api/admin/*`                               | Admin    |

## Rate Limits

See [Rate Limits](/guides/rate-limits) for limits per endpoint.