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Welcome to PunchFlow

PunchFlow is an enterprise-grade PunchOut integration platform that seamlessly connects e-procurement systems with e-commerce shops. Built with modern technologies and hosted 100% in Germany, PunchFlow ensures GDPR compliance while delivering exceptional performance.

🎯 What is PunchFlow?​

PunchFlow acts as a bridge between:

  • Buyer Systems: SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle iProcurement, and other procurement platforms
  • Shop Systems: Shopware 6, WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, SAP Commerce Cloud, and more

Our platform handles the complex PunchOut protocol implementations, allowing shops to integrate with enterprise buyers without extensive development.

✨ Key Features​

🔌 Universal Integration​

  • No Plugin Required: Our revolutionary API-based approach works with any shop system
  • Multiple Protocols: Support for cXML, OCI, and custom protocols
  • Real-time Synchronization: Instant updates between buyer and seller systems

🛡️ Enterprise Security​

  • GDPR Compliant: 100% hosted in Germany (Hetzner)
  • SSO Integration: Authelia-based authentication with 2FA support
  • SSL/TLS Encryption: End-to-end encryption for all communications

📊 Comprehensive Monitoring​

  • Real-time Dashboards: Grafana-powered analytics
  • Performance Metrics: Detailed insights with Prometheus
  • Celery Monitoring: Enhanced Flower UI with custom views

🧪 Advanced Testing​

  • Universal Test Framework: Test any shop without modifications
  • Mock Buyer System: Simulate real procurement systems
  • Interactive Dashboard: WebSocket-based real-time testing

🚀 Quick Start​

Starten Sie mit PunchFlow in drei einfachen Schritten:

  1. Account anfragen
    Fordern Sie Ihren persönlichen Zugang über unser Demo-Formular oder per E-Mail an sales@punchflow.de an. Wir richten Ihren Mandanten innerhalb eines Werktags ein.

  2. Dashboard konfigurieren
    Nach der Einladung melden Sie sich unter app.punchflow.de an und führen den Setup-Assistenten durch:

    • Unternehmens- & Shop-Daten hinterlegen
    • API-Schlüssel generieren
    • Erste Testverbindung anlegen

  3. Shop verbinden
    Verbinden Sie Ihr Shopsystem direkt über das Dashboard (Integrationen → Neuer Connector) oder automatisiert über die API:

curl -X POST "https://api.punchflow.de/api/v1/connectors?merchant_id=<YOUR_MERCHANT_ID>" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <API_TOKEN>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "type": "shopware6",
    "name": "Hauptshop",
    "api_url": "https://shop.example.com",
    "authentication": {
      "auth_type": "api_key",
      "api_key": "<SHOP_API_KEY>",
      "api_secret": "<SHOP_API_SECRET>"
    }
  }'

Sobald der Connector aktiv ist, können Sie Test-Sessions über das Dashboard starten oder automatisiert unser Testing-API (/api/v1/test/run) nutzen.

🏗️ Architecture Overview​

graph TB
    subgraph "Buyer Systems"
        A[SAP Ariba]
        B[Coupa]
        C[Oracle iProcurement]
    end
    
    subgraph "PunchFlow Platform"
        D[API Gateway<br/>Caddy + Authelia]
        E[Core API<br/>FastAPI]
        F[Session Manager<br/>Redis]
        G[Database<br/>PostgreSQL]
        H[Task Queue<br/>Celery]
        I[Monitoring<br/>Prometheus + Grafana]
    end
    
    subgraph "Shop Systems"
        J[Shopware 6]
        K[WooCommerce]
        L[Magento]
    end
    
    A --> D
    B --> D
    C --> D
    D --> E
    E --> F
    E --> G
    E --> H
    H --> F
    I --> E
    I --> H
    E --> J
    E --> K
    E --> L

🌍 Why Choose PunchFlow?​

🇩🇪 100% German Infrastructure​

  • Hosted on Hetzner servers in Germany
  • Full GDPR compliance
  • No data leaves the EU

⚡ High Performance​

  • Sub-second response times
  • Horizontal scaling support
  • Redis caching for optimal performance

🔧 Developer Friendly​

  • Comprehensive API documentation
  • RESTful API with OpenAPI spec
  • Extensive testing tools

🏢 Enterprise Ready​

  • SLA guarantees
  • 24/7 monitoring
  • Professional support

📚 Documentation Structure​

This documentation is organized into several sections:

  • Getting Started: Installation, configuration, and your first integration
  • Core Concepts: Understanding PunchOut protocols and session management
  • API Reference: Complete API documentation with examples
  • Integrations: Detailed guides for each supported system
  • Testing: How to test your integrations
  • Monitoring: Setting up and using monitoring tools
  • Security: Best practices and compliance information
  • Deployment: Production deployment guides

🤝 Community & Support​

📄 License​

PunchFlow is proprietary software. Contact sales@punchflow.de for licensing information.

Ready to get started? Continue to the Quick Start Guide →

Last updated on by Jannih