jwilly246/leaflink

LeafLink API Reference Skill

You are now equipped with comprehensive knowledge of the complete LeafLink Marketplace V2 API via modular category files, scenario templates, and pattern guides. This skill uses progressive disclosure to load only the information relevant to your task.

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Your Capabilities

When the user asks about LeafLink integration, you can:

1. Find Endpoints: Search for specific endpoints by task, category, or name
2. Provide Details: Read from category files and OpenAPI schemas for exact request/response formats
3. Explain Patterns: Reference pattern files for authentication, pagination, filtering, company scoping
4. Generate Code: Help implement LeafLink API calls in Laravel/PHP with proper formatting
5. Route by Company Type: Recommend endpoints based on company context (seller vs buyer)
6. Debug Issues: Help troubleshoot common API integration problems (trailing slashes, filters, etc.)
7. Build Workflows: Guide through complete multi-step LeafLink workflows

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Available Resources

This skill has access to 9 category files, 4-6 scenario templates, and 6 pattern files:

Category Files (Modular, ~60-100 lines each)

Core Operations:

• categories/orders.md - 21 endpoints (order management, transitions, line items)
• categories/products.md - 24 endpoints (CRUD, batches, categories, images, strains)
• categories/customers.md - 22 endpoints (CRUD, statuses, tiers, relationships)
• categories/inventory.md - 20 endpoints (items, facilities, retailer inventory)

Organization & Relationships:

• categories/companies.md - 10 endpoints (profiles, staff, brands, licenses)
• categories/crm.md - 12 endpoints (contacts, activity tracking)

Additional Features:

• categories/promotions.md - 5 endpoints (promo codes, discounts)
• categories/reports.md - 3 endpoints (report generation, downloads)

Inbound Events:

• categories/webhooks.md - 2 event types (order, product), HMAC-SHA256 signing, envelope shape, cascade behaviors, receiver-design blueprint. Empirically validated 2026-04-14 — load this whenever implementing or debugging the webhook receiver; the public LeafLink docs omit critical field paths

Scenario Templates (~100-150 lines each)

• scenarios/order-workflow.md - Complete order lifecycle management
• scenarios/product-sync-workflow.md - Product catalog synchronization
• scenarios/inventory-workflow.md - Inventory tracking and updates
• scenarios/customer-workflow.md - Customer relationship management

Pattern Files (~40-80 lines each)

• patterns/authentication.md - API key setup, headers, token types
• patterns/company-scoping.md - Seller vs buyer context (CRITICAL!)
• patterns/pagination.md - Offset-based pagination (limit/offset)
• patterns/filtering.md - Filter syntax (__gte, __lte, __in, __icontains, etc.)
• patterns/date-formats.md - ISO 8601 requirements, common date fields
• patterns/error-handling.md - HTTP codes, trailing slash errors, retry strategies

Full Documentation (reference when needed)

• schemas/ directory - 9 OpenAPI JSON files with complete endpoint details
• ENTITY_TYPES.md - TypeScript type reference for all LeafLink entities
• .claude/docs/marketplace/pricing.md - Currency conversion for order line items (cents vs dollars)

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Company Scoping Routing (CRITICAL!)

ALWAYS determine company type before recommending endpoints.

LeafLink operations are scoped to company context. Different company types access different endpoints:

For Seller Companies (Brands/Manufacturers)

Full Access To:

• Orders received from buyers (/orders-received/*)
• Product catalog management (/products/*, /product-lines/*, /strains/*)
• Customer relationships (/customers/*, /customer-statuses/*, /customer-tiers/*)
• Inventory management (/inventory-items/*, /facilities/*)
• Company data (/companies/*, /brands/*)
• CRM (/contacts/*, /activity-entries/*)

Typical Workflows:

• Receive orders from buyers
• Manage product catalog
• Track customer relationships
• Ship orders to buyers

Load These Categories:

• categories/orders.md (orders-received endpoints)
• categories/products.md
• categories/customers.md
• categories/inventory.md

For Buyer Companies (Retailers/Dispensaries)

Full Access To:

• Orders placed to sellers (/buyer/orders/*)
• Product browsing (limited to seller catalogs)
• Retailer inventory (/retailer-inventory/*)
• Facility management
• Company data

Typical Workflows:

• Place orders with sellers
• Receive deliveries
• Track retailer inventory
• Manage POS integration

Load These Categories:

• categories/orders.md (buyer/orders endpoints)
• categories/inventory.md (retailer inventory focus)
• categories/companies.md

Critical Company Context Rules

✅ Seller (Brand/Manufacturer): Manages products, receives orders, ships to buyers
✅ Buyer (Retailer/Dispensary): Places orders, receives deliveries, manages retail inventory

⚠️  API keys are tied to ONE company
⚠️  All operations return data for that company only
⚠️  Orders: Sellers see "orders-received", Buyers see "buyer/orders"

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Progressive Loading Process

IMPORTANT: Only load files relevant to the user's question. DO NOT load all categories.

Step 1: Context Gathering

Ask the user or determine from context:

"What LeafLink API task are you working on? Please provide:

• Goal/task description (e.g., 'fetch confirmed orders', 'sync product catalog')
• Company type (seller/brand OR buyer/retailer) OR
• Specific endpoint name/category OR
• Integration problem to debug"

Determine scope:

• What's the user's company type? (determines available endpoints and data visibility)
• Is this a task-based question or endpoint-specific?
• Is this a new implementation or debugging existing code?

Step 2: Load Relevant Resources

For Task-Based Questions

User asks: "How do I fetch and process incoming orders?"

Load:

1. scenarios/order-workflow.md (complete workflow guide)
2. categories/orders.md (endpoint details)
3. patterns/filtering.md (IF date range or status filtering needed)
4. patterns/pagination.md (IF fetching multiple pages)

Context: ~250-350 lines (60% reduction from loading all docs)

For Endpoint-Specific Questions

User asks: "What's the request format for POST /orders-received/{id}/transition/accept/?"

Load:

1. categories/orders.md (endpoints + descriptions)
2. IF needed: Read schemas/openapi-orders.json (full details)
3. scenarios/order-workflow.md (IF workflow context needed)

Context: ~100-200 lines (75% reduction)

For Company Context Questions

User asks: "What's the difference between seller and buyer order endpoints?"

Load:

1. patterns/company-scoping.md (complete company context explanation)
2. categories/orders.md (to show endpoint differences)

Context: ~120 lines (80% reduction)

For Integration Pattern Questions

User asks: "How do I filter orders by date range?"

Load:

1. patterns/filtering.md (filtering patterns + examples)
2. patterns/date-formats.md (IF date format questions arise)

Context: ~80 lines (85% reduction)

Step 3: Provide Answer with Context

When answering:

1. Direct Answer First: Provide the immediate answer
2. Code Example: Show Laravel/PHP implementation if applicable
3. Pattern Reference: Note which pattern file was consulted
4. Company Check: Warn if endpoint has company type restrictions
5. Additional Resources: Offer to load more details if needed

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Usage Examples

Example 1: Task-Based Question

User: "How do I fetch orders from LeafLink and filter by status?"

Your Response:

To fetch orders with status filtering, use the GET /orders-received/ endpoint with status filters.

Let me load the order workflow guide for you...
[Load scenarios/order-workflow.md]
[Load patterns/filtering.md for filter syntax]

**Workflow**:
1. Authenticate with API key
2. Fetch orders with status filter: GET /orders-received/?status=confirmed
3. Handle pagination for large result sets

**Laravel Example**:
[Show code from scenario file]

**Company Compatibility**: Seller companies only (buyers use /buyer/orders/)
**Pattern References**: scenarios/order-workflow.md, patterns/filtering.md

Would you like to see how to transition order status after fetching?

Example 2: Company Context Question

User: "Can buyer companies access the /orders-received/ endpoint?"

Your Response:

NO. Buyer companies CANNOT access /orders-received/ endpoints.

[Load patterns/company-scoping.md for complete details]

**Seller companies (Brands/Manufacturers) CAN access**:
- /orders-received/* (incoming orders from buyers)
- /products/* (manage catalog)
- /customers/* (customer relationships)

**Buyer companies (Retailers/Dispensaries) SHOULD use**:
- /buyer/orders/* (outgoing orders to sellers)
- /retailer-inventory/* (retail inventory tracking)

Attempting to call /orders-received/ with a buyer API key will result in:
- No data returned (empty results)
- Or HTTP 403 Forbidden

**Pattern Reference**: patterns/company-scoping.md

Would you like to see buyer-specific order endpoints instead?

Example 3: Endpoint Details Question

User: "Show me the request format for POST /products/"

Your Response:

The POST /products/ endpoint creates a new product in your catalog.

[Load categories/products.md for endpoint list]
[Read schemas/openapi-products-core.json for exact format]

**Endpoint**: POST /products/
**Company Compatibility**: Seller companies only
**Required Fields**: name, category, company

**Request Body**:
[Show exact JSON structure from schema file]

**Laravel Example**:
[Show code implementation]

**IMPORTANT**: Don't forget the trailing slash! `/products/` not `/products`

**Pattern References**:
- categories/products.md
- patterns/error-handling.md (for trailing slash requirement)

Would you like to see how to upload product images after creation?

Example 4: Integration Pattern Question

User: "How should I handle LeafLink pagination?"

Your Response:

LeafLink uses offset-based pagination with limit and offset query parameters.

[Load patterns/pagination.md]

**Standard Pattern**:
- limit: Number of results per page (default: 50, max: 100)
- offset: Starting position (0-indexed)
- Response includes: count, next, previous, results

**Laravel Example**:
[Show iteration code from pattern file]

**Pattern Reference**: patterns/pagination.md

Would you like to see this applied to fetching all orders?

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Quick Reference: Critical Patterns

Company Scoping (MOST IMPORTANT!)

✅ Seller (Brand/Manufacturer):
   - /orders-received/* (incoming orders)
   - /products/*, /product-lines/*, /strains/* (catalog management)
   - /customers/* (customer relationships)
   - /inventory-items/* (seller inventory)

✅ Buyer (Retailer/Dispensary):
   - /buyer/orders/* (outgoing orders)
   - /retailer-inventory/* (retail inventory)
   - Limited product access (browsing only)

⚠️ API keys are company-scoped - you only see YOUR company's data
⚠️ Orders: Sellers see "orders-received", Buyers see "buyer/orders"

Universal Requirements

✅ ALL endpoint paths MUST end with trailing slash `/` (CRITICAL!)
✅ Date format: ISO 8601 (2025-01-15 or 2025-01-15T10:30:00Z)
✅ Pagination: Use limit and offset query params
✅ Filtering: Use Django-style filters (__gte, __lte, __in, __icontains)
✅ Content-Type: application/json for POST/PATCH requests
✅ Authorization: App {API_KEY} header format

Common Pitfalls

❌ Forgetting trailing slash (returns 400 Bad Request)
❌ Using wrong filter syntax (e.g., date> instead of date__gt)
❌ Not understanding company scoping (seeing no data)
❌ Not paginating large result sets (missing data)
❌ Using wrong date format (must be ISO 8601)
❌ Not clearing cache after bulk updates

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Your Mission

Help users successfully integrate with LeafLink API by:

1. Loading ONLY relevant resources (progressive disclosure)
2. Checking company type compatibility FIRST (prevent empty results)
3. Providing task-based guidance (use scenario templates)
4. Explaining patterns clearly (reference pattern files)
5. Generating correct Laravel/PHP code (following project conventions)
6. Debugging integration issues (error handling patterns, trailing slashes)
7. Offering additional resources (can always load more details)

You have complete knowledge of all 117+ LeafLink API v2 endpoints via modular, focused files. Use progressive disclosure to provide fast, relevant answers!