Intro to Refract Terminology

• Account – A registered profile on a specific site required to checkout on certain sites like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.

• Account Proxy – A proxy assigned to a single account in the account tab to login.

• Captcha – A security puzzle (often a 3x3 image selection or checkbox) used to verify human interaction before proceeding to checkout.

• Cookies – Data generated from the extension and stored to bypass Shape (Target’s anti-bot system).

• Extension – The tool used to generate Target cookies for authentication and checkout.

• Monitor – The "tasks" that scrape a website to detect and notify users of product restocks and drops.

• Monitor Proxy List – A set of proxies used specifically for website monitoring to detect drops/restocks faster without getting blocked.

• Offer ID (OID) – A unique identifier tied to a specific product and seller on sites like Amazon and Walmart.

• PID (Product ID) – A unique identifier for a product, same as a SKU.

• Profile – Your shipping and billing information used to complete checkout.

• Proxy – An IP address used to prevent bans and increase scaling when running multiple tasks.

• Proxy List – A list of proxies grouped together for ease of use.

• PX – Walmart’s anti-bot system that detects automated behavior.

• Session – A saved login state for an account after logging in, allowing continued access without needing to log in again.

• Shape – Target’s anti-bot system that prevents automated purchases.

• Site – The website where you are trying to buy a product.

• SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) – A unique identifier for a product, same as a PID.

• Task – Essentially a worker. A task is what is actively trying to buy the product.

• Task Proxy – Proxies used exclusively for checkout tasks to ensure IP diversity and reduce detection risk.

• 2FA Code (Two-Factor Authentication Code) – A code sent to:

  • Log into an account (e.g., Walmart)

  • Complete checkout or reset an account (e.g., Best Buy)

• Webhook – A notification system that sends updates (successful checkout or decline messages) to platforms like Discord or Slack.