Klarna Category Guide API
Returns Klarna buying-guide content for a category: FAQ, shopping tips, and editorial boards.
GET /v1/klarna/category/guideLast updated November 2026Maintained by the SocialCrawl team
When to use the Klarna Category Guide API
Use it when you want the editorial copy Klarna shows on a category page.
From the API reference
Returns Klarna's buying-guide payload for a category: FAQ, shopping tips, and editorial boards.
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What can you do with the Category Guide API?
The Category Guide endpoint gives you structured Klarna data with computed fields in a single request. No scraping infrastructure to build or maintain.
Example Request
# GET /v1/klarna/category/guide: 1 credit per call. Cache hits are free and failed calls are refunded.
# Check the price first for 0 credits: add dry_run=1 to the query. Nothing is fetched or charged.
# --max-time 60: the API's own time limit for this endpoint.
# --retry 3: retries timeouts, 429 and 5xx, honoring Retry-After.
# -o response.json keeps only the final attempt's body.
# One Idempotency-Key per request, reused on every retry, so a retried call is never charged twice.
IDEMPOTENCY_KEY=$(od -An -N16 -tx1 /dev/urandom | tr -d ' \n')
curl -sS --max-time 60 --retry 3 -o response.json \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Idempotency-Key: $IDEMPOTENCY_KEY" \
"https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/klarna/category/guide?category_id=cl94®ion=usa" && cat response.json# GET /v1/klarna/category/guide: 1 credit per call. Cache hits are free and failed calls are refunded.
# Check the price first for 0 credits: add dry_run=1 to the query. Nothing is fetched or charged.
import os
import random
import time
import uuid
import requests
API_KEY = os.environ.get("SOCIALCRAWL_API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
TIMEOUT_S = 60 # the API's own time limit for this endpoint.
MAX_RETRIES = 3
URL = "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/klarna/category/guide"
def backoff(attempt):
# Exponential backoff with jitter: about 1 s, 2 s, then 4 s.
return 2 ** attempt * (0.5 + random.random() / 2)
def socialcrawl(params):
# One Idempotency-Key per request, reused on every retry, so a retried call is never charged twice.
idempotency_key = str(uuid.uuid4())
for attempt in range(MAX_RETRIES + 1):
try:
res = requests.get(
URL,
params=params,
headers={"x-api-key": API_KEY, "Idempotency-Key": idempotency_key},
timeout=TIMEOUT_S,
)
body = res.json()
except (requests.RequestException, ValueError):
# A timeout, a dropped connection or a non-JSON gateway page: retry with the same key.
if attempt == MAX_RETRIES:
raise
time.sleep(backoff(attempt))
continue
if body["success"]:
return body
error = body["error"]
# Branch on error["type"], never on the message text.
if error["type"] == "RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND":
return None # refunded: nothing to read
retry_after = res.headers.get("Retry-After")
# SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE without Retry-After is a withdrawn endpoint: permanent.
permanent = error["type"] == "SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE" and retry_after is None
if not error.get("retryable") or permanent or attempt == MAX_RETRIES:
raise RuntimeError(f"{error['type']}: {error['message']} (request_id {body['request_id']})")
# Retry-After (seconds) wins; otherwise back off.
time.sleep(float(retry_after) if retry_after else backoff(attempt))
params = {
"category_id": "cl94",
"region": "usa",
}
body = socialcrawl(params)
if body is not None:
print(body["data"])// GET /v1/klarna/category/guide: 1 credit per call. Cache hits are free and failed calls are refunded.
// Check the price first for 0 credits: add dry_run=1 to the query. Nothing is fetched or charged.
const API_KEY = process.env.SOCIALCRAWL_API_KEY ?? "YOUR_API_KEY";
const TIMEOUT_MS = 60_000; // the API's own time limit for this endpoint.
const MAX_RETRIES = 3;
type Page = { next_cursor: string | null; has_more: boolean };
type SocialCrawlResponse =
| { success: true; data: any; pagination?: Page; credits_used: number; request_id: string }
| { success: false; error: { type: string; message: string; retryable: boolean }; request_id: string };
const sleep = (ms: number) => new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, ms));
// Exponential backoff with jitter: about 1 s, 2 s, then 4 s.
const backoffMs = (attempt: number) => 2 ** attempt * 1000 * (0.5 + Math.random() / 2);
async function socialcrawl(url: URL) {
// One Idempotency-Key per request, reused on every retry, so a retried call is never charged twice.
const idempotencyKey = crypto.randomUUID();
for (let attempt = 0; ; attempt++) {
let res: Response;
let body: SocialCrawlResponse;
try {
res = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"x-api-key": API_KEY,
"Idempotency-Key": idempotencyKey,
},
signal: AbortSignal.timeout(TIMEOUT_MS),
});
body = (await res.json()) as SocialCrawlResponse;
} catch (error) {
// A timeout, a dropped connection or a non-JSON gateway page: retry with the same key.
if (attempt >= MAX_RETRIES) throw error;
await sleep(backoffMs(attempt));
continue;
}
if (body.success) return body;
// Branch on error.type, never on the message text.
if (body.error.type === "RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND") return null; // refunded: nothing to read
const retryAfter = res.headers.get("Retry-After");
// SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE without Retry-After is a withdrawn endpoint: permanent.
const permanent = body.error.type === "SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE" && retryAfter === null;
if (!body.error.retryable || permanent || attempt >= MAX_RETRIES) {
throw new Error(`${body.error.type}: ${body.error.message} (request_id ${body.request_id})`);
}
// Retry-After (seconds) wins; otherwise back off.
await sleep(retryAfter ? Number(retryAfter) * 1000 : backoffMs(attempt));
}
}
const url = new URL("https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/klarna/category/guide");
url.searchParams.set("category_id", "cl94");
url.searchParams.set("region", "usa");
const body = await socialcrawl(url);
if (body) console.log(body.data);Parameters worth sending
region=usaResults for one market.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| category_id | Yes | Klarna category id, for example cl94 for Headphones or t1 for TV and Audio. Ids come from GET /v1/klarna/categories and from search rows as category.id. Required for GET /v1/klarna/product when you pass product_id instead of a shopping URL. |
| region | No | Shopping region: usa (default), uk, germany, sweden, france, italy, spain, netherlands, austria, ireland, norway, finland, denmark. Changes currency, language, and the merchant set. (usa | uk | germany | sweden | france | italy | spain | netherlands | austria | ireland | norway | finland | denmark) |
| size | No | Number of guiding items, 1 to 20. Default 4. |
What does the Klarna Category Guide API return?
Every response follows one unified schema. Here is a real, unmodified response body, so you can see the exact fields you get back before spending a credit.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"platform": "klarna",
"endpoint": "/v1/klarna/category/guide",
"data": {
"order": {
"DESKTOP": [
"BOARD_SPONSORED_PRODUCT",
"SHOPPING_TIPS"
],
"MOBILE": [
"AD",
"BOARD_SPONSORED_PRODUCT"
]
},
"faq": {
"name": "FAQ Headphones",
"title": "Headphones",
"questions": [
{
"question": "What are the different types of headphones?",
"answer": "Headphones are available in several types: over-ear, on-ear, and in-ear. Over-ear headphones cover your ears completely, providing excellent sound quality and noise isolation. On-ear headphones rest on your ears and are more portable. In-ear headphones fit inside your ear canal, making them highly portable and discreet. Consider your comfort and usage scenario when choosing."
},
{
"question": "How do noise-canceling headphones work?",
"answer": "Noise-canceling headphones use active noise control technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. They have microphones that pick up external noise and produce sound waves that cancel it out. This feature is ideal for noisy environments like airplanes or busy offices, helping you focus on what you're listening to."
}
]
},
"shoppingTips": {
"name": "3 Tips Headphones",
"title": "Headphones: 3 things to consider before buying",
"description": null,
"questions": [
{
"question": "Consider your listening environment",
"answer": "Think about where you will primarily use the headphones. If you're often in noisy environments, like commuting or working in a bustling office, **noise-canceling headphones** might be a great fit. For home use, open-back headphones can offer an **enhanced soundstage** and a more natural audio experience. Consider your daily routine to find the right balance between portability and sound quality."
},
{
"question": "Check for comfort and fit",
"answer": "Comfort is key when selecting headphones, especially if you plan to use them for long periods. Look for features like **adjustable headbands**, **padded ear cups**, and lightweight designs. Trying on different models can help you find the perfect match that won't cause discomfort during extended listening sessions."
}
]
},
"boards": [],
"sponsoredProducts": [
{
"type": "SPONSORED_PRODUCT",
"board": {
"products": [
{
"id": "3200308690",
"name": "Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Carbon",
"url": "https://clk.klarna.com/us/gotostore/v1/5a8d5ed7c4977bad74a14e58617484f1",
"lowestPrice": {
"amount": "119.99",
"currency": "USD"
},
"rating": {
"numberOfRatings": 20,
"averageRating": "3.7",
"count": 20,
"average": "3.7"
},
"logoFileName": "258165-1481782591.png",
"image": {
"id": "3002562326",
"url": null,
"path": "/product/3002562326/Corsair-HS80-RGB-Wireless-Carbon.jpg",
"description": "Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Carbon"
},
"pricePerUnit": null,
"condition": "NEW"
},
{
"id": "3204993467",
"name": "Corsair HS55 Wireless",
"url": "https://clk.klarna.com/us/gotostore/v1/c32d553f30bf8962c1d740b4306f6afe",
"lowestPrice": {
"amount": "79.99",
"currency": "USD"
},
"rating": {
"numberOfRatings": 23,
"averageRating": "3.3",
"count": 23,
"average": "3.3"
},
"logoFileName": "258165-1481782591.png",
"image": {
"id": "3059972410",
"url": null,
"path": "/product/3059972410/Corsair-HS55-Wireless.jpg",
"description": "Corsair HS55 Wireless"
},
"pricePerUnit": null,
"condition": "NEW"
}
],
"merchant": {
"id": "258165",
"name": "CORSAIR",
"image": {
"id": null,
"url": "https://assets.klarnacdn.net/rs:fit:300:300:1:1/bg:255:255:255/image/cbaed1e3-a773-4b9a-b09b-d49dbcfe5360/53cc4bc585d29da78c21dee7979529b1",
"path": "/images/logos/258165-1481782591.png",
"description": "CORSAIR"
}
}
}
}
],
"previewBoards": []
},
"credits_used": 1,
"request_id": "req_example000000",
"cached": false,
"credits_remaining": 9999,
"source": "captured",
"captured_at": "2026-10-02T15:37:29.438Z",
"redacted": true
}Live sample illustrating the unified response shape. Field values reflect the record you query.
How does the Klarna Category Guide API work?
Send a GET request with your API key and get back clean, structured JSON in our unified schema. Supported computed fields are populated when the source provides the required inputs.
Method
GET
Response
JSON
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import requests
response = requests.get(
'https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/tiktok/profile',
params={'handle': 'charlidamelio'},
headers={'x-api-key': 'sc_YOUR_API_KEY'}
)
data = response.json(){
"success": true,
"platform": "tiktok",
"data": {
"author": {
"username": "charlidamelio",
"followers": 152400000
},
"engagement": {
"likes": 12400000000,
"engagement_rate": 0.087
},
"metadata": {
"language": "en",
"content_category": "lifestyle"
}
}
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