Reliable product data for your online shop.

SpecScout automatically extracts, validates, and structures technical specifications from the web. No manual effort required.

SpecScout API v1.0
"product": "iPhone 12 Pro"
"status": "success"

// Extracted Specs

"display size": "6.1"

// inches

"chip": "A14 Bionic"
"weight": "189"

// g

Missing data slows down your revenue.

Most online retailers know the problem: Product data is missing, incomplete, or inconsistent.

Manual data maintenance costs time, money, and is prone to errors.

1

Incomplete Data

Without automation, crucial attributes for sales are missing.

Data is inconsistent, incomplete, or simply incorrect. Customers lack information to make a purchase decision.
2

Poor Search Function

Where data is inconsistent, filters can't work properly.

Search and filter functions are unreliable. Customers have difficulty finding suitable products.
3

Revenue Loss

Products cannot be found and compared efficiently. Customers bounce.

Customers get frustrated and switch to competitors. The conversion rate drops, revenue is lost.

Bad data makes even the best products invisible. SpecScout helps and improves visibility, comparability, and orientation.

The Technology

How SpecScout Works

1

Input

You send us the product name and brand (e.g. "Dell Latitude 5420").

Our software is accessible via a REST interface, making it easy to automatically integrate into most workflows.
2

AI-powered Research

Our engine searches and analyzes reliable online sources.

Our software searches reliable data sources from the internet. Our AI analyzes these sources and extracts the relevant technical specifications.
3

Validation

Data is verified and normalized according to your needs.

The information gained by the AI is verified and normalized according to your needs. Errors (such as hallucinations) are reliably detected and corrected. Units are converted if necessary (e.g. "inch" to "cm") and data formats adapted to your requirements.
4

Integration

You receive the structured JSON, ready for your database.

You receive the data directly via our API as clean JSON or CSV – perfectly prepared for your PIM, online shop, or further processing in Excel. We are happy to offer additional support for further integration steps. Just get in touch with us!
The Technology

Why SpecScout

We don't just deliver raw data copied from the web. We deliver reliable structures for your shop.

Verified Data Quality

A Google search alone is not enough. Our algorithm compares multiple sources and validates plausibility.

  • Cross-check of multiple sources
  • Multi-level validation

Smart Normalization

We automatically unify units of measurement and formats so your filters work. Configurable for your individual data standard.

  • "6.1 inch" → "15.5 cm"
  • Consistent format

Seamless Integration

Whether Shopware, Shopify, or custom-built: Our API adapts to your tech stack.

  • RESTful JSON API
  • Easy integration (Zapier, n8n, Shopify Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, and many more systems)
The Value

For You as a Retailer

Reliable product data without manual research effort

  • Massive Time Savings Automated research instead of hours of manual work.
  • Fewer Returns Precise data prevents bad purchases and queries.
  • Higher Conversion Data answers questions immediately and reduces bounce rates.
  • Scalability List hundreds of items per day without hiring more staff.
  • SEO Visibility Google rewards complete technical data sheets with better rankings.

For Your Customers

Decide quickly and securely – even with complex products

  • Find Products Filters finally work reliably.
  • Comparability Technical data comparable at a glance.
  • Certainty No false expectations when purchasing.

Good product data relieves retailers – and builds trust with customers.

Re-Commerce

We're closing the data gap in the
Circular Economy.

Re-Commerce is the future, but it suffers from a huge structural data gap. Used goods mostly come without a datasheet.

SpecScout finds the relevant data fully automatically and makes second-hand products just as transparent, filterable, and sellable as new goods.

Legacy & EOL Support

Data even for old, no longer listed devices.

Sustainability

Extends the lifecycle of products.

> 100 Mio.
Products

were sold on re-commerce platforms in 2024 - in Germany alone.

The Team Behind Anora Systems

We create the data foundation for efficient, transparent, and sustainable online commerce.

Johannes Körner

Johannes Körner

Co-Founder & Operations

Background in physics and engineering. Responsible for software architecture and management.

Erik Dierkes

Erik Dierkes

Co-Founder & Tech Lead

Full-stack developer. Expert in API design, web development, and UX.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is SpecScout the right solution for me – and when is it not?

SpecScout delivers the most value where technical product data is time-consuming to find, incomplete or prone to errors, and requires automation.

SpecScout is ideal if:

  • You sell products with many technical specifications.
  • You regularly list or update a large number of products.
  • Product data is currently researched manually with great time effort, or data is currently left blank because it takes too long to find
  • You need structured, comparable, and validated product data for better filters and search functions.

SpecScout is less suitable if:

  • Your products have few or no technical attributes (e.g., fashion, home décor).
  • You only manage a small catalog where manual data entry is manageable.
What benefits do I get as a pilot customer?

As a pilot customer, you get access to SpecScout at a significantly discounted price. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to actively shape SpecScout with us. We prioritize features and integrations that you urgently need and ensure customized, smooth onboarding.

How do I integrate SpecScout into my system?

SpecScout is currently an API service. You can retrieve our JSON data directly via a REST interface. Integration into common shop systems like Zapier, n8n, Shopify Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, and many other systems is easily possible. As a pilot customer, you also have the option to request an integration solution tailored to your system.

Is SpecScout suitable for complete automation?

In principle, yes. SpecScout can be used to fully automate product data management. Optionally, critical fields can be manually checked or approved before publication. We recommend a brief manual check, especially for products that come in several variants, e.g., different storage options for the same smartphone model.

How exactly does SpecScout improve my filters?

The best filter software is useless if the data basis is incomplete or inconsistent (e.g., mix of mm, cm, inch, etc.). SpecScout delivers the necessary attributes without gaps and in a standardized format. This ensures that products are correctly assigned in search and category filters (faceted search) and do not fall through the cracks.

Can I determine which specifications are extracted?

Yes. You define which attributes are relevant for your shop (e.g., RAM, storage, weight, battery capacity, etc.) and exactly how the data should be output. You can choose and define the specifications relevant to you 100% freely.

What happens if SpecScout finds no matching data?

It can happen with unusual specifications or poorly documented products that SpecScout finds no matching data. In this case, the specifications in question are transparently listed in our response under "not_found". (Docs)

Do you also find data for old devices (EOL) and niche products?

Yes. Unlike large databases or similar, our algorithm is flexible and not limited to entries existing in a database.

Where does the data come from?

The data comes from various trustworthy sources on the web. All data is double-verified to ensure the highest quality.

How much does SpecScout cost?

We are currently still in the pilot phase, so we are offering significantly discounted prices for our pilot customers at the moment. Feel free to request a demo to receive an individual offer.

Can I test the data quality?

Of course. You can receive a preliminary API Key from us upon request, with which you can send up to 200 free requests to our API. Alternatively, you can send us a CSV document with up to 50 test products (Name, Brand) and the required specifications (exact format on request). We will then provide you with the results generated by SpecScout as JSON or CSV.

How do you ensure the data is correct?

SpecScout compares technical specifications from multiple independent sources. We only output data if it has been confirmed by at least two independent sources.

You use AI. Could this lead to hallucinations or data errors?

No. We use AI as a central component of our algorithm, but we have developed guardrails that reliably eliminate hallucinations in SpecScout.

Is my data permanently stored or shared?

No. Your product lists serve exclusively for identification and processing. Customer-specific data is not passed on to third parties and is not stored permanently. In the pilot phase, however, we use data from failed requests to improve our algorithm and prevent similar errors in the future.

Ready to automate your product data?

We are looking for innovative online retailers for our pilot program. Secure early access and help shape SpecScout.

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