Bridges
Bridges are how Orderly connects to the outside world. Each bridge is a self-contained integration that knows how to authenticate, sync data, and push updates to a specific platform.
How Bridges Work
- Manifest — Declares metadata, auth methods, config fields, and available tasks
- Initialize — Connects to the external platform with provided credentials
- Execute Tasks — Runs sync/push operations (e.g., grab orders, push fulfillment)
- Handle Webhooks — Processes incoming events from the platform in real-time
Bridge Categories
Every bridge belongs to a category that defines its required and optional tasks:
| Category | Required Tasks | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| E-commerce | grab-orders, get-order, push-fulfillment | Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce |
| Shipping | grab-shipments, create-shipment, get-rates | FedEx, UPS, ShipStation |
| Marketplace | grab-orders, get-order, push-fulfillment, grab-listings | Amazon, eBay, Walmart |
| ERP | grab-orders, push-order, grab-inventory | NetSuite, QuickBooks |