September 1, 2025

September 1, 2025

New features

Order refunds API

Introduced comprehensive refund management:

  • POST /orders/{id}/refund - Process full or partial refunds
  • GET /orders/{id}/refunds - View refund history
  • Automatic inventory restoration on refunded items

Webhook signature verification

All webhooks now include x-plantstore-signature header for verifying webhook authenticity using HMAC-SHA256.

Enhancements

  • Added description field to plant objects for detailed product information
  • Customer addresses can now be labeled (e.g., “Home”, “Work”, “Gift Address”)
  • Improved API response times by 40% through database optimization

Documentation

  • Added new tutorial: “Managing plant inventory”
  • Updated webhook setup guide with signature verification examples
  • Added code samples for Python, JavaScript, and Go SDKs