Getting Started with Shimm

Everything you need to start finding profitable deals

1Quick Start

Get started with Shimm in under 5 minutes.

1.Sign up for a free trial at the login page
2.Create your workspace and invite team members (Pro and Team plans)
3.Paste ASINs or product URLs to research
4.Review AI-scored results and triage deals as Good, Maybe, or Ignore

2Setting Up PA-API Access (Pro & Team)

Amazon Associates PA-API Access

Pro and Team plans support optional Amazon data enrichment through the Product Advertising API. This adds verified product images, current pricing, and BSR data to your deal reviews.

Requirements:

•Active Amazon Associates account
•At least 10 qualifying sales in the last 30 days
•PA-API 5.0 access credentials (Access Key + Secret Key)

You can add your PA-API credentials in Settings → Integrations after signing in. Shimm works without PA-API—enrichment is optional.

3Your First Product Research

Paste ASINs or product URLs to see Shimm in action.

Paste ASINs → AI scores each product 0–100 → Triage results

Understanding Your Results

•Shimm Score (0–100): Overall opportunity rating combining multiple factors
•Price History: Historical price trends and current discount depth
•BSR Movement: Sales rank trends indicating demand changes
•Profit Potential: Estimated margins based on current pricing
•Demand Signals: Review velocity, rating trends, and competition indicators