# Find duplicate Shopify SKUs and missing product images

**Use case:** 

Try a fictional two-product Shopify catalog audit that finds a duplicate SKU and a missing image. Replace the sample products with your own authorized product export to receive actionable fixes in a dataset. This demo is not a live store scan; check live Apify pricing before running.

## Input

```json
{
  "products": [
    {
      "id": 101,
      "handle": "demo-tumbler",
      "title": "Insulated Steel Travel Tumbler",
      "body_html": "<p>A durable insulated steel tumbler for everyday use. Includes a non-slip lid and easy cleaning instructions for long-term product care.</p>",
      "images": [
        {
          "src": "https://example.org/a.jpg",
          "alt": ""
        }
      ],
      "variants": [
        {
          "id": 1001,
          "sku": "TUMBLER-01",
          "price": "26.00",
          "compare_at_price": "35.00",
          "option1": "Silver"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": 102,
      "handle": "demo-mug",
      "title": "Everyday Ceramic Mug",
      "body_html": "<p>A reusable ceramic mug with a comfortable handle, durable glaze and microwave safe construction for daily kitchen use.</p>",
      "images": [],
      "variants": [
        {
          "id": 1002,
          "sku": "TUMBLER-01",
          "price": "13.00",
          "option1": "Default Title"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "maxPages": 1,
  "pageSize": 5
}
```

## Output

```json
{
  "type": {
    "label": "Type",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "store": {
    "label": "Store",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "handle": {
    "label": "Handle",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "variantId": {
    "label": "Variant id",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "severity": {
    "label": "Severity",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "code": {
    "label": "Code",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "detail": {
    "label": "Detail",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "recommendedAction": {
    "label": "Recommended action",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "productsAudited": {
    "label": "Products audited",
    "format": "integer"
  },
  "issuesFound": {
    "label": "Issues found",
    "format": "integer"
  },
  "sampleIsPartial": {
    "label": "Sample is partial",
    "format": "boolean"
  }
}
```

## How it works

### 1. Sign up on Apify or log in

The Shopify Product Catalog Quality Audit | PAL Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "Find duplicate Shopify SKUs and missing product images". [Sign up or log in](https://console.apify.com/create-task-from-example/wsn33I2AMkltPmaLO) and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.

### 2. Start the "Find duplicate Shopify SKUs and missing product images" task

The Shopify Product Catalog Quality Audit | PAL Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like optional product json export, maximum public feed pages, and more, to match your specific use case.

### 3. Receive the "Find duplicate Shopify SKUs and missing product images" output

Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as type, store, handle, and more.

### 4. Integrate into your workflow

The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also [run the "Find duplicate Shopify SKUs and missing product images" task via API](https://apify.com/practical_ai_lab_jp/pal-shopify-store-product-catalog-qa.md).

## FAQ

### Can I run this without Shopify Admin access?

This Shopify catalog audit can analyze user-supplied product JSON without Shopify Admin access. Public store feeds can also be used if permitted by robots.txt.

### Will the example scan a real store?

The example uses two fictional products and shows how to identify duplicated SKUs and image gaps. Replace the input to analyze data you are permitted to use.

### Is running the example free?

Configuring this task is free, but an Apify run can incur Actor-start and successful audit-event charges. Check the live Pricing tab before running.

## About this Actor

This example demonstrates how to use [Shopify Product Catalog Quality Audit | PAL](https://apify.com/practical_ai_lab_jp/pal-shopify-store-product-catalog-qa.md) with a specific input configuration. Visit the [Actor detail page](https://apify.com/practical_ai_lab_jp/pal-shopify-store-product-catalog-qa.md) to learn more, explore other use cases, and run it yourself.


## How to integrate an Actor?

This Task's input is already configured above. Use it as-is rather than inventing a new one.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For full API examples (JavaScript, Python, CLI, MCP, OpenAPI), see this Task's Actor page: https://apify.com/practical_ai_lab_jp/pal-shopify-store-product-catalog-qa.md

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).