What is the Repairman extension?#
Repairman is an extension that automatically detects basic errors in product XML feeds and offers simple fixes — ideally in one click, with no technical knowledge required. It works based on results from Mergado Audit and fixes errors that prevent products from displaying and advertising correctly on shopping comparison sites.
The extension is particularly useful for first-time feed edits or after major changes to the product catalog (repricing, changing a supplier, etc.). The fixes Repairman makes are more of a “first aid” than comprehensive feed management. A complete advertising optimization should be handled by an experienced specialist.
The extension is ideal for:
- Online stores advertising on Heureka CZ, Heureka SK, and Zboží.cz, who want to improve the quality of their XML feeds and make sure their products display correctly — bringing more visits and sales.
- Online store owners and agencies who want to save time with automated fixes for basic errors.
- Users with minimal technical knowledge who need a quick, simple solution without having to write or edit rules in Mergado manually.
Pricing and billing#
The Repairman extension is completely free for Mergado Editor users and is available without any additional charges.
The extension is tied to one specific project and is available for all its projects.
Since the extension is free, it has no trial period.
What you need to run the Repairman extension#
- An active Mergado Editor account.
Key features#
- Error detection — Based on results from Mergado Audit, Repairman identifies errors in the feed that complicate or fully block advertising on Heureka or Zboží.cz and that can be resolved automatically (for example, a missing or invalid DESCRIPTION element, HTML tags in descriptions, zero or negative price, etc.).
- Suggested fixes and simple repairs — For each error found, Repairman offers an automated solution that the user confirms with one click. No need to manually configure rules or understand the technical structure of the feed.
- Automatic generation of queries and rules — When making fixes, Repairman automatically creates product queries and rules in Mergado. These can be reviewed manually and adjusted if needed after they are created.
- Adding benefits — The extension can also fill in basic offer advantages (e.g., gifts, free shipping) if they are missing from the feed, making the offer more attractive to customers.
How to activate the Repairman extension#
Activate the extension in Mergado Store: I want to activate → select the project you want to enable the extension for → Activate.
Working with Repairman#
Recommended workflow:
1. Open Repairman — the extension automatically loads the results from Audit and displays a list of errors it can resolve automatically.
2. Review the errors found — Repairman shows an overview of issues, describes what each one is about, and suggests a solution.
Example: If the DESCRIPTION element is missing for some products, Repairman detects this and offers to add a placeholder description in the format “[Product name] at a great price [Price with VAT]”. Such a description is technically sufficient for the product to appear on a comparison site, but it won’t drive real sales. You should manually update descriptions with relevant information afterward.
3. Confirm the fix — Click the relevant button next to the error and Repairman automatically creates the corresponding product query and rule in Mergado to resolve the issue.
4. Review the generated rules — Rules created by Repairman are available in Mergado and can be manually adjusted if you want to fine-tune the result or adapt it to specific needs.
5. Run Repairman regularly — We recommend running the extension regularly, especially after major changes to your product catalog, such as repricing or changing a supplier.
⚠️ Repairman only fixes basic errors that can be resolved automatically. Comprehensive advertising optimization (product matching, title quality, bidding, categorization, etc.) is best handled by an experienced specialist or agency.
FAQ#
What is Repairman and what does it do?#
Repairman is a free Mergado Editor extension that automatically detects basic errors in product XML feeds and offers simple fixes — ideally in one click, with no technical knowledge required. It’s particularly useful for first-time feed edits or after major changes to the product catalog. The fixes Repairman makes are more of a “first aid” than comprehensive feed management.
Which projects does Repairman support?#
Repairman works with projects using the following feed formats: Heureka.cz – produktový feed [CZ], Heureka.sk – produktový feed [SK], Zboží.cz (starý formát) [CZ], Zboží.cz [CZ].
Is Repairman sufficient for complete feed management?#
No. Repairman fixes basic errors that can be resolved automatically — for example, if the DESCRIPTION element contains HTML tags or the price element doesn’t contain a positive number. It’s more of a “first aid” than a comprehensive solution. Complete advertising optimization should be handled by an experienced specialist or agency.
Does Repairman need to be run repeatedly?#
Yes, we recommend running it regularly — ideally after every major change to your product catalog, such as repricing or changing a supplier.
How do the fixes Repairman makes work?#
Repairman creates product queries and rules in Mergado, which you can then review manually and adjust to your specific needs.