The building blocks of custom automation.
Shapes are the building blocks of every Patchworks flow—letting you connect systems, apply logic, and transform data with complete flexibility. Replace brittle custom scripts with visual, reusable logic.
Key capabilities
Build Integration Logic Your Way
Time-based & event-driven triggers
Design flows with branching, conditions, and routing logic to handle real-world scenarios—exactly as intended.
Custom data transformation
Transform, map, and structure data using payload scripting and visual tools, for complex cases.
Production-ready reliability
Build flows with built-in logging, retries, and error handling—so your integrations work under real-world conditions.
BENEFITS
Why build with Shapes?
Shapes give you precise control over how integrations behave—so you can handle edge cases, transform data cleanly, and build flows that actually reflect real-world operations.
- Design real-world logic
- Full control over data transformation
- Reusable, modular flow design
- Agile deployment
- Built for edge cases
- Transparent and debuggable
- Low-code, high-control
- Production-ready by default
Trigger events instantly
Start flows based on real-time events, schedules, or API calls—so your integrations run exactly when they should.
Modular logic orchestration
Chain Shapes together to create structured, readable flows—handling logic, routing, and transformations without writing everything from scratch.
Payload enrichment
Map, enrich, and restructure payloads between systems—ensuring clean, usable data at every stage.
Handle logic and edge cases
Use filters, conditions, and branching to handle real-world scenarios—without fragile custom code.
Secure authentication handshaking
Manage credentials, tokens, and authentication flows directly within Shapes—no external handling required.
CONNECT TO YOUR SYSTEMS
Connect to your core commerce systems
Shopify, Netsuite, Veeqo
Certified integration for Shopify
Connect Shopify to your ERP, WMS, marketplaces and marketing tools with reliable, real-time data flows. Build, test and deploy integrations faster using sandbox environments—reducing risk, accelerating go-live, and eliminating manual work.
Reliable NetSuite integrations for retailers
Connect NetSuite with Shopify, WMS, 3PLs, and marketplaces to keep orders, inventory, and financial data perfectly in sync.
Automate complex workflows, reduce errors, and gain real-time visibility across your entire operation.
Streamline fulfilment with Veeqo integrations
Connect Veeqo with Shopify, ERP, and marketplaces to automate order routing, inventory updates, and fulfilment workflows.
Keep stock accurate, ship faster, and maintain full visibility from checkout to delivery.
Case studies
Proven by retailers operating at scale
- 0% Reduction in Error Rates
“What surprised me was just how effortless it was. Once the data was prepared properly, Patchworks moved it into Shopify incredibly fast.”
Andy Richley, Head of Tech, Castore
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- 0 Total Managed Flows
“Patchworks offers a great portfolio of integrations and are working towards many more.”
Paula Abisolo, Omni-Channel Delivery Lead, Mint Velvet
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Common asked Questions
How long does it take to start building with Shapes?
You can start building flows in minutes. Once your systems are connected, Shapes lets you quickly design, test, and deploy integrations without setting up infrastructure or writing everything from scratch.
Do I need to write code to use Shapes?
Not necessarily. You can build full integrations using the visual Drag & Drop Canvas flow builder, but Shapes also support payload scripting—so you can add custom logic whenever you need deeper control.
How do Shapes handle complex logic and edge cases?
Shapes are designed for real-world scenarios. You can use filters, branching, retries, and conditional routing to handle failures, exceptions, and multi-path workflows without bolting on custom logic.
Can I transform and map data between systems?
Yes. Shapes allow you to map, enrich, and restructure data between systems, ensuring payloads are clean, consistent, and usable across your entire stack.
How do I debug and monitor my flows?
Every Shape provides visibility into how data moves through your flow. With built-in logs, error tracking, and replay capabilities, you can quickly identify and resolve issues without digging through external systems.
Will Shapes work with my existing tech stack?
Yes. Shapes are designed to sit across your ecosystem, working with ecommerce platforms, ERPs, WMS, and APIs—giving you a consistent way to orchestrate data between systems.
Are Shapes production-ready for enterprise use?
Absolutely. Shapes run on Patchworks’ secure, scalable infrastructure with built-in monitoring, logging, and resilience—so your integrations are reliable from day one.
Use cases
Solving complexity for modern commerce
Ecommerce & ERP integration
Bridge your storefront and back-office seamlessly. Automate order workflows, financial reconciliation, and ledger updates with absolute precision.
Inventory & stock synchronisation
Maintain a unified inventory truth across all channels. Update stock levels in real time to prevent margin-damaging overselling.
Marketplace & multichannel integration
Centralise inventory, pricing, and orders across global marketplaces, matching third-party schemas seamlessly to your core architecture.
Fulfilment & 3PL orchestration
Sync order status, shipping labels, and multi-location logistics instantly to optimise warehouse velocity and reduce processing errors.
Subscription & recurring revenue integration
Connect billing engines to your core ledger, automating recurring operations to protect and maximise long-term customer lifetime value.