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## API Updates and Announcements for May 30, 2024

**API**

* The [Create an order shipment](/developer/api-reference/rest/admin/management/orders/order-shipments/create-order-shipments) endpoint no longer supports UPSOnline as a shipper.

* The newly-released product review mutation is now available. Now, you can create product reviews through the built-in comment system using the GraphQL Storefront API.

* We are excited to announce Japanese language support. Now, BigCommerce’s Cornerstone Stencil theme supports [uneditable strings](/developer/docs/storefront/stencil/themes/localization/stores) in Japanese.

* We’ve added a new query parameter, `transaction_id`, in [GET Refunds API](/developer/api-reference/rest/admin/management/order-operations/payment-actions/get-orders-refunds) endpoints.

* The GraphQL Storefront API now supports creating cart/checkout redirect URLs.

**Announcements**

* BigCommerce will deprecate support for Stencil CLI version 6 and older starting June 3, 2024. This decision is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure optimal performance and security for all platform users.

\*\*Action required: \*\*To facilitate a smooth transition, we encourage you to upgrade to the latest version of Stencil CLI before the deprecation date. Upgrading ensures you and your team access the latest enhancements and features.

\*\*How to upgrade: \*\*Run the following command in your terminal window to install the latest version.

`npm i -g @bigcommerce/stencil-cli`

If you have any questions or need assistance with the upgrade process, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team. We’re here to help ensure a seamless transition for your storefront.

* We’ve updated our list of dev support options to include the [Resource Hub](https://www.bigcommerce.com/blog/category/developer-resources/).

**Bug Fixes**

* Updated error responses and definitions for [brands v3](/developer/api-reference/rest/admin/catalog/brands) endpoints.

* Corrected the [Create a product variant](/developer/api-reference/rest/admin/catalog/product-variants) response body example.

* Clarified the ambiguity around what it means to be a subscriber and added examples of POST/PUT requests for subscribers. See [Customers and subscribers](/developer/docs/admin/customers) for details.

* Updated data type from array to string for the `name:link` parameter for [Get All Price Lists](/developer/api-reference/rest/admin/management/price-lists).

* Removed duplicated parameters in the following openAPI operations. Thank you @smack-riccardoc!

[customers.v3](/developer/api-reference/rest/admin/management/customers)

* [orders.v2](/developer/api-reference/rest/admin/management/orders)

* [themes.v3](/developer/api-reference/rest/admin/content/themes)

* [widgets.v3](/developer/api-reference/rest/admin/content/widgets)