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BuildCores API Product Information

BuildCores is a 3D platform for PC and setup building. The partner API offering lets retailers, brands, and commerce platforms use BuildCores rendering, catalog, compatibility, and integration services inside their own customer experiences.

Cloud-rendered PC build generated by BuildCores
Cloud-rendered BuildCores PC build output.

Integration Pillars​

Customer-Facing Technology​

  • Efficient 3D rendering technology for mobile and desktop experiences.
  • Customizable 3D and 2D user interfaces for commerce, configurator, and product-detail-page workflows.
  • Support for complete PC build rendering, setup rendering, and single product rendering, depending on the integration.

Backend Technology​

  • Asset streaming and render pipelines for 3D models, sprites, videos, and static media.
  • A large product database with product metadata, compatibility data, identifiers, and filtering fields.
  • Globally cached media delivery for generated render assets.

Reliability And Support​

  • Partner support during integration and production rollout.
  • API key management, render usage monitoring, and issue escalation through partner support channels.
  • Product and technical feedback can be routed into the BuildCores roadmap.

Available Services​

Cloud-Rendered 3D Configurator​

Medal.tv configurator powered by BuildCores
Example of a cloud-rendered configurator powered by BuildCores on Medal.tv.
  • Designed to look strong and stay performant across device classes.
  • Cloud-rendered output works across mobile devices, web UIs, and native UI frameworks.
  • Supports whole PC build rendering, setup rendering, and single product rendering.
  • Supports complex RGB effects and case fan configuration when the selected parts and saved interactive state include those placements.

For pricing information, reach out to harsh@buildcores.com.

Locally Rendered Components​

Locally rendered BuildCores configurator UI
Example of a locally rendered configurator on BuildCores.com.
  • Uses the same browser rendering family that powers interactive 3D on BuildCores.com.
  • Provides fully interactive 3D scenes and customization for qualified partner integrations.
  • Supports whole PC build, setup, and single product rendering workflows when the integration is scoped for local rendering.
  • Can support RGB effects, case fan configuration, and AR-style workflows where the target platform and partner package support them.

For pricing information, reach out to harsh@buildcores.com.

Locally rendered integrations are separate from the cloud-rendered @buildcores/render-client flow documented in the technical guide.

Product Database​

  • Rich product specifications, attachments, filtering information, and identifiers.
  • Compatibility data for PC build workflows, including wattage estimation.
  • Price-comparison tooling can be made available for partner integrations.

For pricing information, reach out to harsh@buildcores.com.

3D Modeling​

  • BuildCores can model brand products and add optimized assets to the partner configurator.
  • Assets are prepared for efficient rendering and modular use in configurators.
  • High-fidelity renders can be produced for product imagery.

For pricing information, reach out to harsh@buildcores.com.

Custom Services​

For retailers and brands that want BuildCores inside an existing commerce stack without rebuilding the full experience in-house, BuildCores can provide custom integrations with a UX tailored to the partner brand.

For pricing information, reach out to harsh@buildcores.com.