Skroutz Connect – XML Feed v1 vs v2 Comparison

Skroutz Connect – XML Feed v1 vs v2 Comparison

This article provides a detailed comparison between XML Feed version 1 (v1) and version 2 (v2), highlighting the improvements, feature coverage, and compatibility enhancements.

Feature v1 v2
Supported option types Limited to color and size only. Supports all option types β€” color, size, material, package, and more.
Size handling Sizes were shown correctly in a <sizes> array, similar to v2. Same structure preserved β€” <sizes> array under each product or color variation.
Color + Size products Supported but limited to color–size combinations. Fully supported, identical logic maintained with improved consistency.
Products with other options (e.g., material, package) Only the first variant was exported, missing additional configurations. All possible option combinations are now included, each correctly represented as a variant.
Single-variant products Exported as individual <product> entries. Same behavior retained β€” still a single clean <product> entry.
Variant naming Titles were static (e.g., ‘Default’ or ‘Variant 1’). Titles are dynamically generated: product name + option values (e.g., β€œBottle Metal 20gr Large”).
Grouping behavior Only used for sizes (<sizes> array). Still only used for sizes β€” all other option types are represented as separate variants.
Data accuracy Some attributes (price, stock, weight) were shared incorrectly across variants. Each variant now carries its own accurate price, stock, and weight values.
XML schema alignment Partially compatible with Skroutz requirements. Fully aligned with the latest Skroutz XML schema and validation rules.
Feed consistency Some complex products appeared incomplete or misrepresented. Consistent and reliable structure for all product configurations.
Migration Legacy structure, fixed grouping. v2 structure automatically generated from product data β€” one-way migration, not reversible.

Below you can see how the feed is improved.

Example 1: Titles now have color on title to differentiate them apart.

 v1  v2 
<product>
    <uid><![CDATA[ 14819843440971 ]]></uid>
    <name><![CDATA[ Iphone ]]></name>
    <description><![CDATA[ Description for product 5000 ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[ https://demo.myshopify.com/products/product-5000 ]]></link>
    <availability>In Stock</availability>
    <quantity>10</quantity>
    <category><![CDATA[ ACCESSORIES ]]></category>
    <manufacturer><![CDATA[ Vendor_288 ]]></manufacturer>
    <price>109.99</price>
    <mpn><![CDATA[ SKU5000 ]]></mpn>
    <ean><![CDATA[ 524 ]]></ean>
    <color><![CDATA[ black ]]></color>
    <weight>650</weight>
</product>
<product>
    <uid><![CDATA[ 14819843440971-1 ]]></uid>
    <name><![CDATA[ Iphone ]]></name>
    <description><![CDATA[ Description for product 5000 ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[ https://demo.myshopify.com/products/product-5000 ]]></link>
    <availability>In Stock</availability>
    <quantity>10</quantity>
    <category><![CDATA[ ACCESSORIES ]]></category>
    <manufacturer><![CDATA[ Vendor_288 ]]></manufacturer>
    <price>120</price>
    <mpn><![CDATA[ SKU055 ]]></mpn>
    <ean><![CDATA[ 525 ]]></ean>
    <color><![CDATA[ white ]]></color>
    <weight>650</weight>
</product>

<product>
  <uid><![CDATA[ 14819843440971 ]]></uid>
  <name><![CDATA[ Iphone black ]]></name>
  <description><![CDATA[ Description for product 5000 ]]></description>
  <link><![CDATA[ https://demo.myshopify.com/products/product-5000 ]]></link>
  <availability>In Stock</availability>
  <quantity>10</quantity>
  <category><![CDATA[ ACCESSORIES ]]></category>
  <manufacturer><![CDATA[ Vendor_288 ]]></manufacturer>
  <price>109.99</price>
  <mpn><![CDATA[ SKU5000 ]]></mpn>
  <ean><![CDATA[ 524 ]]></ean>
  <weight>650</weight>
  <color><![CDATA[ black ]]></color>
</product>
<product>
  <uid><![CDATA[ 14819843440971-1 ]]></uid>
  <name><![CDATA[ Iphone white ]]></name>
  <description><![CDATA[ Description for product 5000 ]]></description>
  <link><![CDATA[ https://demo.myshopify.com/products/product-5000 ]]></link>
  <availability>In Stock</availability>
  <quantity>10</quantity>
  <category><![CDATA[ ACCESSORIES ]]></category>
  <manufacturer><![CDATA[ Vendor_288 ]]></manufacturer>
  <price>120</price>
  <mpn><![CDATA[ SKU5055 ]]></mpn>
  <ean><![CDATA[ 525 ]]></ean>
  <weight>650</weight>
  <color><![CDATA[ white ]]></color>
</product>

Example 2: The product has four variants (options are material and length).

 v1  v2 
<product>
  <uid><![CDATA[ 14856594489675 ]]></uid>
  <name><![CDATA[ ΞœΞ·Ο‡Ξ±Ξ½Ξ¬ΞΊΞΉ ]]></name>
  <description><![CDATA[ ]]></description>
  <link><![CDATA[ https://demo.myshopify.com/products/μηχανάκι ]]></link>
  <availability>Available from 4 to 6 days</availability>
  <quantity>10</quantity>
  <manufacturer><![CDATA[ demo ]]></manufacturer>
  <price>150</price>
  <image><![CDATA[ https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/...... ]]></image>
  <mpn><![CDATA[ 1500 ]]></mpn>
  <ean><![CDATA[ 520 ]]></ean>
</product>

<product>
  <uid><![CDATA[ 14856594489675 ]]></uid>
  <name><![CDATA[ ΞœΞ·Ο‡Ξ±Ξ½Ξ¬ΞΊΞΉ Rubber 1m ]]></name>
  <description><![CDATA[ ]]></description>
  <link><![CDATA[ https://demo.myshopify.com/products/μηχανάκι?variant=123 ]]></link>
  <availability>Available from 4 to 6 days</availability>
  <quantity>10</quantity>
  <manufacturer><![CDATA[ demo ]]></manufacturer>
  <price>150</price>
  <image><![CDATA[ https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/...... ]]></image>
  <mpn><![CDATA[ 1500 ]]></mpn>
  <ean><![CDATA[ 520 ]]></ean>
</product>
<product>
  <uid><![CDATA[ 14856594489675-1 ]]></uid>
  <name><![CDATA[ ΞœΞ·Ο‡Ξ±Ξ½Ξ¬ΞΊΞΉ Rubber 2m ]]></name>
  <description><![CDATA[ ]]></description>
  <link><![CDATA[ https://demo.myshopify.com/products/μηχανάκι?variant=234 ]]></link>
  <availability>Available from 4 to 6 days</availability>
  <quantity>10</quantity>
  <manufacturer><![CDATA[ demo ]]></manufacturer>
  <price>150</price>
  <mpn><![CDATA[ 1501 ]]></mpn>
  <ean><![CDATA[ 521 ]]></ean>
</product>
<product>
  <uid><![CDATA[ 14856594489675-2 ]]></uid>
  <name><![CDATA[ ΞœΞ·Ο‡Ξ±Ξ½Ξ¬ΞΊΞΉ Plastic 1m ]]></name>
  <description><![CDATA[ ]]></description>
  <link><![CDATA[ https://demo.myshopify.com/products/μηχανάκι?variant=345 ]]></link>
  <availability>Available from 4 to 6 days</availability>
  <quantity>10</quantity>
  <manufacturer><![CDATA[ demo ]]></manufacturer>
  <price>150</price>
  <image><![CDATA[ https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/...... ]]></image>
  <mpn><![CDATA[ 1502 ]]></mpn>
  <ean><![CDATA[ 522 ]]></ean>
</product>
<product>
  <uid><![CDATA[ 14856594489675-3 ]]></uid>
  <name><![CDATA[ ΞœΞ·Ο‡Ξ±Ξ½Ξ¬ΞΊΞΉ Plastic 2m ]]></name>
  <description><![CDATA[ ]]></description>
  <link><![CDATA[ https://demo.myshopify.com/products/μηχανάκι?variant=567 ]]></link>
  <availability>Available from 4 to 6 days</availability>
  <quantity>10</quantity>
  <manufacturer><![CDATA[ demo ]]></manufacturer>
  <price>150</price>
  <image><![CDATA[ https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/...... ]]></image>
  <mpn><![CDATA[ 1503 ]]></mpn>
  <ean><![CDATA[ 523 ]]></ean>
</product>