Buy from Apple via API
Automate purchases from Apple's online store. Buy iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and accessories programmatically through Zinc.
Install the universal-checkout skill (npx skills add zincio/skills --skill universal-checkout) to buy from Apple and 50+ retailers. Paste the prompt below into Cursor, Claude Code, or OpenClaw.
What is Apple?
Apple's online store is one of the top e-commerce destinations in the US, offering the full lineup of Apple products including iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and accessories. Zinc's Apple API integration enables programmatic purchasing of Apple products for rewards programs, corporate procurement, and gifting platforms.
Get real-time product availability, pricing data, and automated order fulfillment for the most in-demand consumer electronics brand in the world via the API.
apple.comWhat you can build with the Apple API
Build with the Apple integration API for search, ordering, tracking, and returns.
Apple Order Placement API
Place orders with a product URL and shipping address. No checkout flows required — Zinc handles the retailer-side workflow and processes orders asynchronously.
{
"products": [
{
"url": "https://apple.com/...",
"quantity": 1
}
],
"shipping_address": {
"first_name": "Jane",
"last_name": "Doe",
"address_line1": "123 Main St",
"city": "San Francisco",
"state": "CA",
"postal_code": "94105",
"country": "US",
"phone_number": "5551234567"
},
"max_price": 39900
}Apple Order Status API
Retrieve order details including item statuses, shipping address, and processing results. Poll to track progress from pending through to delivery.
{
"id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"status": "order_placed",
"max_price": 39900,
"items": [
{
"url": "https://apple.com/...",
"quantity": 1,
"status": "shipped"
}
],
"tracking_numbers": [
{
"carrier": "ups",
"tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
"created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
}
],
"created_at": "2026-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}Apple Shipment Tracking API
Tracking numbers are automatically extracted from retailer shipping notifications and returned in the order response. Supports UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL.
{
"id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"status": "order_placed",
"tracking_numbers": [
{
"carrier": "ups",
"tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
"created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
},
{
"carrier": "amazon",
"tracking_number": "TBA123456789000",
"created_at": "2026-01-16T09:15:00Z"
}
]
}Apple Managed Accounts
Use Zinc-managed checkout accounts or bring your own retailer credentials. Managed accounts handle login, 2FA, and payment automatically — no account setup required.
{
"credentials": [
{
"short_id": "zn_acct_a1b2c3d4",
"email": "orders@example.com",
"retailer": "apple",
"has_totp": true,
"has_forwarding": true
}
],
"total": 1
}Apple API Integration FAQ
What can I do with the Apple API integration?
You can search products, place orders, track shipments, and handle returns through a single Zinc API integration for Apple. Search by keyword or product URL to find items on apple.com, then place orders with a shipping address and max price — no checkout UI required on your side.
Use POST /orders to submit a purchase request, GET /orders/{order_id} to poll status, and webhook subscriptions for async shipping and delivery events. Returns are supported through the same API, so you can build search-to-return workflows without maintaining a separate Apple integration.
Do I need to build a checkout flow for Apple?
No. Zinc handles the retailer-side ordering workflow on apple.com, so your app can place orders directly via API calls. Send a POST /orders request with the product URL, quantity, shipping address, and max_price in cents — Zinc manages login, payment, and fulfillment on Apple's site.
Your application never needs to embed Apple's checkout or store retailer credentials unless you choose to bring your own account via managed accounts. This is especially useful for rewards platforms, gifting apps, and AI agents that need to buy from Apple programmatically.
What is the free shipping minimum for Apple?
Apple offers free standard shipping on all orders with no minimum purchase required. Free shipping on all orders.
When placing orders through the Zinc API, set an appropriate max_price to cover the product cost plus estimated shipping if the order total is below Apple's free shipping threshold. Zinc processes the order at apple.com and refunds any unused amount after fulfillment completes.
Can I get shipment tracking updates for Apple orders?
Yes. When Apple ships your order, Zinc extracts tracking numbers from retailer shipping notifications and returns them in the order response. Each entry includes the carrier, tracking number, and timestamp.
Poll GET /orders/{order_id} for the latest status, or subscribe to webhook events for shipping and delivery updates without polling. Supported carriers include UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL — so you can surface tracking in your app or pass it through to end customers automatically.
How do I start using the Apple integration API?
Create an account, get your API key, and follow the Zinc API docs to send your first search or order request. You'll need a Zinc API key (prefixed zn_) for authenticated endpoints like orders and product search.
Start with GET /retailers to confirm Apple is supported, then try a product search or place an order with a apple.com product URL. For AI agent workflows, the /agent/orders endpoint supports MPP payment — no Zinc account required for the buyer.
