2.4 Basic Structure

When creating your manifest, you begin by declaring the root element <manifest> and referencing the schema (the Manifest Blueprint) used to validate the file:

<manifest xmlns="https://blueprint.retailys.com/blueprint.xsd">
    ...
</manifest>

Inside this <manifest>, place the relevant sections:

• <apps:section> (required) – defines your application identity (ID, version, interface) and possible public endpoints.

• <datanest:section> (optional) – defines data entities and fields for the Datanest application.

• <dashboard:section> (optional) – configures how your application’s features or data appear in the Retailys Dashboard.

• Any additional sections your application might need.

Below, we detail the most important parts.