Shopify Dev Docs
Learn how to build an app, or customize your storefront. Whether you're just getting started, deep in the development process, or ready to distribute and monetize your work, Shopify's docs, dev tools and frameworks make building easy and efficient.
Apps
Extend Shopify's core functionality with apps that integrate into Shopify's admin, online store, checkout and more.
Storefronts
Help merchants express their unique brand by building a custom theme or Hydrogen storefront.
Agents
Build agentic shopping experiences powered by Shopify merchants, from product discovery to checkout.
Anchor to Accelerate development with Shopify CLI 3.0Accelerate development with Shopify CLI 3.
Initialize new apps, themes, and headless storefronts in an instant with the latest Shopify CLI. A single command installs all the dependencies you need, including the CLI itself, so you can dive straight into development.
Apps
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Install Shopify CLI globally.
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Navigate to the directory where you want to create your app.
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Run the second command to create a new app. Your app will be added as a new subdirectory.
Themes
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Install Shopify CLI globally.
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Navigate to the directory where you want to create your theme.
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Run the second command to clone a Shopify starter theme that you can build on top of. Your theme will be created in a new subdirectory.
Headless storefronts
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Install Shopify CLI globally.
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Navigate to the directory where you want to create your Hydrogen storefront.
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Run the second command to initialize a Hydrogen storefront in a new subdirectory.
Anchor to Launch your app or themeLaunch your app or theme
When you're ready, submit your app or custom theme so merchants can find, buy, and install it. Review the App Store requirements and Theme Store requirements before you submit.
Anchor to Join a community of buildersJoin a community of builders
Connect with other developers, stay on top of platform updates, and get answers to your questions across Shopify's developer channels.
