Grow Cursor — Backend

RESTful API server powering the Grow e-commerce management platform.

Overview

Grow Cursor Backend is a Node.js and Express API server that serves as the backbone for the Grow e-commerce management platform. It handles wide-ranging operations including user authentication, scalable role-based access control, and automated e-commerce workflows like eBay listing management, Amazon product lookup, and order processing. The backend is designed with a scalable architecture to reliably support expansive internal business processes, featuring AI-powered automations and high-performance data pipelines.

Tech Stack

• Runtime & Framework: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB (via Mongoose ODM)
• Authentication & Security: JWT, bcryptjs, Helmet, Rate Limiting
• Third-Party & AI Integrations: OpenAI, Groq SDK, Google Generative AI (Gemini), ScraperAPI
• File & Image Processing: Multer, Sharp

Key Features

• Scalable Role Management: Secure, role-based access control supporting diverse internal operational teams (e.g., listers, HR, fulfillment).
• Core E-commerce APIs: Comprehensive endpoints for managing custom listing templates, eBay syncing, Amazon lookups, and full order processing pipelines.
• Workflow Automation: Integrated multi-provider AI features, automated competitor price scraping, dynamic pricing engines, and scheduled background tasks.
• HR & Financials: Robust modules to process employee attendance, payroll handling, transaction tracking, and extra expense management.
• Performance Optimization: Built-in caching layers for fast data retrieval and optimized image processing.

Setup & Local Development

The server requires Node.js (≥ 18.x) and a running MongoDB instance.

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Configure the environment by copying .env.example to .env and providing the required credentials (e.g., database URI, service API keys).
3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

Note: This is a private application designed exclusively for internal business operations.