A merchant needs a searchable database where customers can find and download Certificates of Analysis by entering their product’s serial number.
Two app solutions were suggested:
Serializer - Product Tracking: Allows adding searchable serial numbers to sold items and provides a searchable API. Download links can be associated via custom fields. However, custom theme development would be required to integrate the API with the website’s search interface.
File Search & Download Hub MPX: A recently launched app that creates a searchable file library from Shopify storage files. The developer asked if certificates are already titled with serial numbers in their filenames, suggesting this may be relevant to the app’s functionality.
Both solutions require some technical setup, with the first needing more custom development work. The discussion remains open as the merchant hasn’t indicated which approach they’ll pursue.
I’m looking for an app solution or “hack” to create a file repository that customers can search and download.
Example: We have products that are identified by serial numbers and assigned to a Certificate of Analysis. I want to have a searchable database of these certificates that customers can access using the serial number on their product.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Hi @SolventDirectGB .
You may want to try Serializer - Product Tracking. With the app, you can add searchable serial numbers to your sold items. If your download links are dynamic and can’t be inferred by serial numbers alone, you could also associate the item with the download link via the app’s “Custom fields” feature.
The app provides a searchable API. However, a little custom development would be required in your theme to hook up the API with the visuals on your website, e.g. search input field and API call handling.
Are your certificates titled with the serial numbers in the file name?
I am asking because we have recently launched an app to do just what you mentioned.
You can pick any files from your Shopify storage and create a searchable file library for your storefront. It’s called File Search & Download Hub MPX.
If this sounds relevant to what you want, please feel free to try it out. I love to know what you think about it 
