Bolt.new AI and ShipStation integration: Step-by-Step Guide 2025

 

Setting Up the ShipStation Integration File

 

• Create a new file in your Bolt.new AI project called shipstation.ts. This file will contain all the functions needed to interact with the ShipStation API.
• Since Bolt.new AI doesn’t offer a terminal, we will use code-based dependency management and rely on browser or Node’s built-in fetch function to make API calls.

 

Adding API Credentials and Utility Functions

 

• At the top of your newly created shipstation.ts file, add your ShipStation API credentials as constants. You can later update these values safely or store them using environment variables in your Bolt.new AI project if available.
• Add helper functions that generate the required authentication header and perform HTTP requests to ShipStation endpoints.
• Copy and paste the following code snippet into shipstation.ts:

const SHIPSTATIONAPIKEY = 'YOURSHIPSTATIONAPI_KEY';
const SHIPSTATIONAPISECRET = 'YOURSHIPSTATIONAPI_SECRET';
const SHIPSTATIONBASEURL = 'https://ssapi.shipstation.com';

function getAuthHeader(): string {
  // Encode the API credentials in base64 format.
  const credentials = ${SHIPSTATION_API_KEY}:${SHIPSTATION_API_SECRET};
  return 'Basic ' + btoa(credentials);
}

export async function fetchOrders(): Promise<any> {
  try {
    const response = await fetch(${SHIPSTATION_BASE_URL}/orders, {
      method: 'GET',
      headers: {
        'Authorization': getAuthHeader(),
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
      }
    });
    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error('Failed to fetch orders: ' + response.statusText);
    }
    return await response.json();
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error fetching orders:', error);
    throw error;
  }
}

• This function prepares the basic authentication header required by ShipStation and defines a function, fetchOrders, that gets order information.

 

Integrating ShipStation Functions in Your Application

 

• Open your main project file (for example, index.ts or your primary Bolt.new AI file where you handle business logic).
• Import the ShipStation function from the file you created. Insert the following import statement at the top of your main file:

import { fetchOrders } from './shipstation';

• This import statement allows you to call the ShipStation API functionality from anywhere within your Bolt.new AI project.

 

Using the ShipStation API Call in Your App Workflow

 

• Now integrate a call to fetchOrders in your application’s workflow. For instance, if your app needs to load orders when a user triggers an event (like clicking a button), add the following sample code snippet in the appropriate event handling section:

// Example: Call fetchOrders when a specific event occurs in your app.
async function handleLoadOrders() {
  try {
    const orders = await fetchOrders();
    console.log('Orders from ShipStation:', orders);
    // Here, you can add logic to update your UI or process the orders data as needed.
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error loading orders:', error);
  }
}

// Assume this function is wired to a button click or an automatic event.
handleLoadOrders();

• This snippet shows how to invoke the function and handle the retrieved data. You can adapt it to your specific UI or business logic requirements.

 

Final Integration Check

 

• Save all changes in your project. Since Bolt.new AI projects auto-refresh on code updates, your new integration should immediately be included in your project.
• Test the integration by triggering the event that calls handleLoadOrders. Open your app’s console (if available) to ensure that order data from ShipStation is logged or handled as expected.
• If you encounter any issues, review your API credentials and the console error messages for troubleshooting.