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SNC-WF-001 · Free Tier · Fulfillment Automation

Automatically Ingest Shopify Orders into Shiprocket as Review-Gated Drafts

SNC-WF-001 · Shopify Order Webhook to Shiprocket Auto-Draft Receiver (Free Tier)

A free, self-hosted Python webhook receiver that bridges Shopify and Shiprocket. It captures new order webhooks, validates delivery PIN codes and line items, verifies HMAC-SHA256 cryptographic signatures, and creates draft orders in Shiprocket with a mandatory human review gate—preventing accidental AWB bookings and duplicate shipments.

PRODUCT SUMMARY AT A GLANCESNC-WF-001
Primary OutcomeReceives Shopify order webhooks, validates Indian PIN codes & weights, and creates draft shipments in Shiprocket pending operator release.
How It RunsSelf-Hosted Python 3.8+ (Runs on your own computer or server)
Setup ExpectationsFree to self-host on your own hardware. Free workflows never run on Sanocea infrastructure. Optional assisted setup: ₹500 one-time.
Verification StatusCode & Logic Tested: Tested in clean sandbox with synthetic Shopify webhooks and mock Shiprocket responses
The 3-Step Process in Simple English
1. Input

Shopify order JSON webhook payload with X-Shopify-Hmac-Sha256 header.

2. Transformation

Validates HMAC signature, audits Indian PIN code and weight, and constructs a Shiprocket draft order.

3. Output

Review-gated draft shipment in Shiprocket and transaction record in SQLite.

Free to self-host. Want Sanocea to set it up? ₹500 one-time.

Setup scope covers installation on customer-controlled infrastructure, configuration of authorised integrations, functional testing and handover.

Hosting, third-party charges and ongoing support are excluded unless separately agreed. Free workflows must never run on Sanocea-hosted infrastructure.

Direct Download or Assisted Setup: Download the free toolkit below, or contact engineering on WhatsApp for ₹500 assisted setup on your machine.
01 · The Everyday Problem

What Goes Wrong in an Ordinary Working Day

Warehouse staff spend hours manually copying order details from Shopify into Shiprocket, while naive auto-sync tools immediately book couriers and assign AWBs before customers can correct addresses or request order changes.

02 · Why It Matters

The Impact on Your Business & Customers

Premature AWB assignment incurs non-refundable courier fees and shipping charges when customers cancel or edit orders shortly after checkout.

03 · The Solution

What This Tool Does & What Changes for You

Validates incoming order JSON payloads from Shopify, checks 6-digit Indian PIN codes and weights, and records them in a local SQLite ledger as review-gated drafts.

What Changes in Practice:

Your packing station receives pre-validated drafts ready for release without manual re-keying or accidental premature courier dispatch.

Real-World Transformation

Concrete Before & After Example (Actual Code Output)

Shows how incoming order webhooks are validated and converted into review-gated drafts without premature courier bookings.

INPUT: Shopify Order Webhook (Payload & HMAC)Input File
POST /webhook/orders/create\nX-Shopify-Hmac-Sha256: dW5pdmVyc2FsX2htYWNfc2lnbg==\nPayload: { "id": "6011223344", "order_number": "1042", "financial_status": "paid", "shipping_address": { "zip": "560001", "city": "Bengaluru" } }
OUTPUT: SQLite Ledger & Shiprocket Responsenormalized_inventory.csv
Outcome: DRAFT_CREATED\nOrder #1042 -> Shiprocket Order ID: 984512340 (Shipment ID: 994512340)\nStatus: DRAFT_PENDING_OPERATOR_RELEASE\nAWB: None (Held for operator inspection)

The order is staged in Shiprocket without incurring courier charges until warehouse packaging is verified.

What Changed vs. What Remained Unchanged

✓ What Changed (Normalized):
  • Eliminated manual copy-pasting of order details into Shiprocket
  • Checked 6-digit postal code validity before creating shipping drafts
  • Held order in pending release state so customer edits do not waste courier fees
ℹ What Remained Unchanged:
  • Zero live courier bookings made without operator confirmation
  • Customer PII is excluded from the local audit ledger
04 · Prerequisites

What You Need Before Getting Started

  • Shopify store webhook secret (SHOPIFY_WEBHOOK_SECRET).
  • Shiprocket merchant API credentials.
  • Python 3.8+ on any server or local computer.

Technical Setup Guidance:

05 · Setup Effort

Setup Difficulty & Expected Time

Step-by-Step Run Instructions (Zero-Code Terminal Run)

  1. Download and extract snc-wf-001-shopify-shiprocket-autodraft.zip.
  2. Configure SHOPIFY_WEBHOOK_SECRET and Shiprocket credentials in your environment.
  3. Start the receiver: python3 receiver.py --db /tmp/shiprocket_drafts.db.
  4. Point your Shopify store order webhooks to your receiver endpoint.
  5. Review pending drafts with: python3 receiver.py --db /tmp/shiprocket_drafts.db --drafts.
06 · Package Contents

What You Receive in the Download Archive

Every deliverable is clean, self-contained, and ready for immediate deployment. You receive the complete files, configuration templates, setup guides, and automated tests.

File NameDeliverable Description
receiver.pyStandalone Python 3.8+ Shopify to Shiprocket auto-draft receiver
README.mdSetup guide, CLI usage, and external service requirements
SETUP.mdStep-by-step installation and credential configuration
COSTS.mdZero-cost operational breakdown
LICENSING.mdSanocea Open Workflow License (MIT Compatible)
API_DOCS_VERIFICATION.mdShopify and Shiprocket API schema documentation
tests/test_autodraft_receiver.pyAutomated pytest suite verifying HMAC, idempotency, and draft creation
fixtures/shopify_orders_create_valid.jsonValid prepaid order webhook fixture
fixtures/shopify_orders_create_cod.jsonValid COD order webhook fixture
fixtures/shopify_orders_updated.jsonOrder update event fixture
fixtures/shopify_orders_cancelled.jsonOrder cancellation event fixture
fixtures/shopify_orders_malformed.jsonInvalid signature and payload fixture
fixtures/mock_shiprocket_success.jsonSimulated Shiprocket API response fixture
07 · Technical Details & Verification

Architecture Diagram & Tested Capabilities

For technical teams or developers assisting your business, below is the visual execution architecture and automated verification breakdown:

Automatically Ingest Shopify Orders into Shiprocket as Review-Gated Drafts Architecture Pipeline Diagram
⚡Deterministic execution flow: runs on your own compute without telemetry tracking.

Verification Disclosure

Pure Python 3.8+ standard library script. Constant-time HMAC-SHA256 signature verification, SQLite idempotency, and postal code validation. Automated pytest suite passing 100% in isolated environment.

HMAC Signature Verification

Validates X-Shopify-Hmac-Sha256 headers using constant-time comparison to block unauthorized requests.

Fully Tested

SQLite Idempotency Gate

Deduplicates retried webhooks using X-Shopify-Webhook-Id and order ID to prevent duplicate drafts.

Fully Tested

Indian Postal Code Validator

Ensures delivery PIN codes follow standard 6-digit formatting before creating logistics records.

Fully Tested

Review Gate Protection

Holds generated draft shipments in DRAFT_PENDING_OPERATOR_RELEASE state until warehouse staff explicitly release them.

Fully Tested

Lifecycle Event Handling

Updates or voids draft orders automatically when order edit or cancellation webhooks arrive from Shopify.

Fully Tested
08 · Operational Disclosures

Documented Limitations & Third-Party Costs

We believe in complete transparency. Review the documented technical boundaries and external service fee breakdown below prior to obtaining the package:

⚠️Documented Boundaries & Considerations

  • External Service Dependency: Integrates Shopify webhooks with Shiprocket API. Requires active internet connectivity and valid platform credentials.
  • Auto-Draft Only: Does not automatically generate live carrier AWBs or book pickups unassisted; human approval is required.
  • Single Store Configuration: Designed for 1 primary Shopify storefront to 1 Shiprocket account.
ComponentEstimated CostDetails & Free Tier Allowances
Shopify-Shiprocket Auto-Draft Toolkit₹0 (Free to self-host)Download full source code and self-host
Optional Assisted Setup₹500 one-timeAssisted installation, environment setup, and handover
Third-Party Platform Fees₹0 additionalStandard Shopify and Shiprocket account fees apply
System Compatibility

Platform Compatibility & Technical Specifications

Operating System
Linux, macOS, Windows
Runtime / Python
Python 3.8+ Standard Library
Supported Platforms
Shopify, Shiprocket
Required Inputs
  • Shopify orders/create, orders/updated, orders/cancelled webhook payloads
Generated Outputs
  • Shiprocket draft order in DRAFT_PENDING_OPERATOR_RELEASE state
  • Audit log entry in local SQLite ledger
  • Exception report for invalid PIN codes or missing items
Free Self-Hosted SoftwareInstant Download · Optional ₹500 Setup

Download or Set Up SNC-WF-001

Receive the complete distributable archive containing receiver.py, step-by-step setup guides, mock fixtures, and automated test suites.

Free to self-host. Want Sanocea to set it up? ₹500 one-time.

Setup scope covers installation on customer-controlled infrastructure, configuration of authorised integrations, functional testing and handover.

Hosting, third-party charges and ongoing support are excluded unless separately agreed. Free workflows must never run on Sanocea-hosted infrastructure.

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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this receiver automatically book couriers or assign AWBs?

No. The receiver creates draft orders in Shiprocket marked DRAFT_PENDING_OPERATOR_RELEASE. Couriers are only booked after warehouse operators review and release them.

Does this workflow run completely offline?

The script runs on your own hardware or server with local SQLite persistence, but requires network connectivity to receive Shopify webhooks and send draft requests to Shiprocket API.

How does it protect against duplicate Shopify webhooks?

It checks the unique X-Shopify-Webhook-Id and order ID in SQLite. Retried webhooks return an idempotent SKIPPED_DUPLICATE_WEBHOOK status without creating duplicate drafts.

Operational Field Guide & Research

Shopify Order Webhooks to Shiprocket Auto-Draft: Stopping Premature AWB Booking

How direct API integrations between Shopify and Shiprocket reduce dispatch friction, why auto-draft review gates prevent courier cancellation fees, and how to configure HMAC webhook receivers.

Read Field Guide on Sanocea Insights →
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