Pyle

Vendor Data Feeds ​

What This Is ​

Vendor Data Feeds are the packaged import configurations Pyle uses to bring supplier data into the system.

A feed can control:

  • how files or remote sources are accessed
  • how often imports run
  • which catalog or inventory features are updated
  • which reports or notifications are produced

When You Would Use It ​

Use Vendor Data Feeds when you need to:

  • set up a new vendor import
  • change the connector or importer for an existing feed
  • pause or resume scheduled imports
  • run a feed manually
  • inspect feed runs, files, and errors

Before You Start ​

Before you configure a Vendor Data Feed, make sure:

  • the vendor already exists
  • you know which connector and importer you need
  • you know who should receive notifications
  • you know whether the feed should run manually or on a schedule

How To Use It In The Admin ​

  1. Open a vendor record.
  2. Go to the vendor's data-feed area.
  3. Create a new feed or open an existing one.
  4. Choose the connector type and importer type when creating a new feed.
  5. Fill in the main feed settings:
    • name
    • description
    • notification recipients
    • schedule frequency
    • active or paused state
  6. Configure the feed features and reports.
  7. Fill in any connector-specific or importer-specific options shown in the form.
  8. Save the feed.
  9. Open the feed page to:
    • run it manually
    • inspect runs
    • inspect files when supported
    • edit the feed later

What It Changes In The Storefront ​

Vendor Data Feeds do not usually change the storefront directly at the moment you save the feed.

Instead, they affect the storefront indirectly by controlling when vendor catalog items, staged inventory, and later mapped availability are refreshed.

Common Tasks ​

Create a new feed ​

Use this when onboarding a new supplier integration or adding a new file source for an existing vendor.

Pause a feed ​

Turn off the active setting when you need to stop automatic processing without deleting the feed.

Run a feed manually ​

Use the feed page when you want to test or force a run right away.

Check feed runs and files ​

Use the feed detail page to review recent runs, progress, reports, and available files.

Rules, Limits, And Things To Watch ​

  • Some feed behavior depends on the connector and importer you choose.
  • Some feeds support file inspection or upload, and others do not.
  • Feature toggles determine which kinds of vendor data get updated.
  • Saving a feed is not the same as successfully importing vendor data. You still need successful runs.

Troubleshooting ​

I saved the feed, but no vendor data changed ​

The feed may not have run yet, or the run may have failed. Check the feed page and recent runs.

I do not see the file tools I expected ​

That can be normal. File behavior depends on the connector and importer capabilities.

The feed exists, but nothing runs automatically ​

Check whether the feed is active and whether the schedule is set to a non-manual frequency.

  • Vendors
  • Vendor Catalog Items
  • Vendor Mappings
  • Bulk Excel import/export workflows

Sources ​

  • packages/admin/src/Livewire/Admin/Vendor/DataFeeds/CreatePage.php
  • packages/admin/src/Livewire/Admin/Vendor/DataFeed/EditPage.php
  • packages/admin/resources/views/components/vendor/data-feed/form.blade.php
  • packages/admin/resources/views/components/vendor/data-feed/page.blade.php
  • packages/framework/src/Models/ProductVendor.php