Gifoy Shop
Ecommerce x Frappe Integration
Overview
Full-featured ecommerce platform integrated with Frappe ERPNext for inventory, orders, and payment management.
The Problem
The client needed a complete ecommerce solution that could sync seamlessly with their existing ERPNext system for real-time inventory management, order processing, and automated accounting.
Architecture & Approach
Built a custom Frappe app that extends ERPNext with ecommerce-specific DocTypes and workflows. The frontend uses server-rendered templates with Alpine.js for interactivity. Webhooks and scheduled jobs keep inventory, orders, and payments synchronized in real-time.
Technology Stack
Key Features
Product Catalog
Multi-variant product management with categories, attributes, and inventory sync.
Shopping Cart
Persistent cart with guest checkout, coupon codes, and tax calculation.
Order Management
Automated order creation in ERPNext, status tracking, and fulfillment workflow.
Payment Integration
Stripe and local payment gateway support with webhook handling.
Inventory Sync
Real-time stock updates from ERPNext, preventing overselling.
Customer Portal
Order history, reordering, address management, and wishlist.
Lessons Learned
ERPNext's stock ledger is powerful but requires careful handling for ecommerce velocity.
Webhook reliability is critical — implement idempotency and retry logic from day one.
Server-side rendering with Frappe templates simplifies SEO and initial load performance.
Separate pricing rules from the product catalog for flexible promotions.