The eBay API is an Application Programming Interface for interacting directly with the eBay database.[1][2] The communication occurs over the Internet in the XML format. Using the API, an application can provide a custom interface, functionality or specialized operations not otherwise afforded by the eBay interface.
With the eBay API, developers can create programs that can
As the API does not depend upon the eBay User Interface, this makes it possible to create stable, custom functionality and interfaces that meet business needs.