Accessing Products
Navigate to Products in the sidebar to access three main views:All Products
Complete catalog across all collections
By Collection
Products filtered by specific category
By Group
Products filtered by custom group rules
Product Table View
Table Columns
The product table displays key information at a glance:| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Checkbox | Select products for bulk operations |
| Image | Product thumbnail |
| Title | Product name (click to view details) |
| SKU | Stock Keeping Unit identifier |
| Collections | Categories the product belongs to |
| Status | Enrichment status badges |
| Attributes | Quick view of key attributes (color, size, etc.) |
| Actions | Quick access menu |
Customizing Columns
Click the Columns button to show/hide specific columns:- Choose which attributes appear in the table
- Reorder columns by dragging
- Save your preferred layout (persists across sessions)
Searching and Filtering
Search Bar
Use the search bar at the top to find products by:- Product name/title
- SKU
- Description content
- Attribute values
Filters
Click Filters to access advanced filtering:Collections
Collections
Show products from specific categories (supports multi-select)
Attributes
Attributes
Filter by attribute values:
- Color = Red
- Size = Large
- Brand = Nike
Enrichment Status
Enrichment Status
- Fully Enriched: All attributes generated
- Partially Enriched: Some attributes generated
- Not Enriched: No AI-generated content yet
Site
Site
If you have multiple connected sites, filter products by source platform
Filters are combined with AND logic—products must match all selected criteria to appear in results.
Bulk Selection
Select multiple products for bulk operations: Select Products:- Click individual checkboxes to select specific products
- Use the header checkbox to select all products on the current page
- Click “Select All [X] Products” to select across all pages
- Enrich: Generate AI content for selected products
- Export: Download product data as CSV
- Assign to Collection: Add products to a category
- Remove from Collection: Remove from a category
Product Detail View
Click any product title to open the detailed product view.Product Header
At the top of the detail page:- Product Name: Full title
- SKU: Product identifier
- Site Selector: Switch between connected sites (for multi-language)
- Save Changes: Apply manual edits
- Actions Menu: Additional operations (delete, duplicate, etc.)
Tabs
- Attributes
- Images
- Collections
- History
View and edit all product attributes:
- Click any attribute to edit inline
- See which attributes are AI-generated (marked with sparkle icon)
- Clear or override AI values
Right Panel: Attribute Details
When viewing an attribute, the right panel shows:- Current Value: The active attribute content
- AI Reasoning: Why the AI generated this content
- Job History: All enrichments for this attribute
- Version History: Previous values with rollback option
Product Status Badges
Products display status badges to indicate enrichment state:| Badge | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ✨ Generated | AI content has been created |
| ⏳ In Progress | Currently being enriched |
| ❌ Failed | Last enrichment attempt failed |
| ✓ Reviewed | Content reviewed and approved |
| 📝 Manual | Manually edited after AI generation |
Enriching Products
From the product table, you can start enrichments:1
Select Products
Use checkboxes to select which products to enrich
2
Click Enrich Button
Click the “Enrich” button at the top of the table
3
Choose Attributes
In the modal, select which attributes to generate:
- Descriptions (full and short)
- SEO content (meta title, meta description)
- Product attributes (color, size, material, etc.)
- Image alt text
4
Start Job
Click “Start Enrichment” to create the job
Collections vs. Groups
When viewing products, you can filter by Collections or Groups: Collections (Platform Categories):- Imported from your e-commerce platform
- Manually curated by you
- Hierarchical structure (parent/child)
- Example: “Clothing → Men’s → Shirts”
- Defined in Cernel with automatic rules
- Products assigned based on conditions
- Example: “Products where price > $100 AND color = Red”
Empty States
If no products are visible:- No Products Synced: Connect your store or upload a feed
- No Matches: Adjust your search or filters
- Collection Empty: This category has no products assigned
Multi-Site Products
If you have multiple sites (e.g., US and EU stores), you can:- Use the site selector to view product data from each site
- See which attributes differ between sites
- Enrich specific sites independently or all at once
Multi-language enrichment requires separate sites with different language settings. See Multi-Language Content for details.
Best Practices
Start Small with Testing
Start Small with Testing
When trying new attribute prompts or settings, enrich 5-10 products first to test the quality before processing your entire catalog.
Use Collections for Context
Use Collections for Context
Ensure products are assigned to the correct primary collection before enriching—this gives the AI better context about product type and purpose.
Review High-Value Products Manually
Review High-Value Products Manually
For hero products or best-sellers, always review AI content carefully before applying it. Consider adding manual edits for extra polish.
Keep SKUs Consistent
Keep SKUs Consistent
SKUs should be unique and consistent across platforms. This ensures Cernel can accurately track and sync products.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Power users can navigate faster with keyboard shortcuts:| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + K | Open search |
Cmd/Ctrl + A | Select all on page |
Cmd/Ctrl + E | Enrich selected products |
Esc | Clear selection |
↑ ↓ | Navigate product rows |
What’s Next?
Collections & Groups
Organize products with taxonomy
Product Enrichment
Generate AI content for attributes
Bulk Operations
Process hundreds of products at once
Review Workflow
Learn how to review and apply AI content
Next: Learn about Collections & Groups to understand product organization.