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Welcome to the Shopify CLI board!

Welcome to the Shopify CLI board! This space is dedicated to supporting developers who are working with the Shopify CLI. Whether you’re just getting started or need assistance troubleshooting a specific issue, this board is here to support you.

Board Overview

This board covers the following topics:

  • Shopify CLI: Discussions and support around using the Shopify CLI for app and theme development, including setup, commands, and troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshooting: Solutions for issues and errors encountered when using the CLI.
  • Best Practices: Tips for optimizing your development workflow with Shopify’s developer tooling.

Tags

To keep our discussions organized, we use the following tags on this board:

  • shopify_cli: Use this tag for questions related to the Shopify CLI.
  • best_practices: Use this tag for discussions on best practices when using Shopify’s dev tools.

Helpful Resources

You can find more resources to help you learn about Shopify’s CLI, libraries, and development tools in the links below:

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the Shopify CLI and how do I install it?
    The Shopify CLI is a command-line tool that helps you build Shopify apps and themes. It accelerates your development process by providing project templates, development server features, and deployment commands. You can install it by following the installation guide specific to your operating system.

  2. How do I create a new app or theme using the Shopify CLI?

  • For Apps: Run shopify app init and follow the prompts to select your preferred language and app type.
  • For Themes: Run shopify theme init to generate a new theme scaffold, based on the Dawn theme.
  • Refer to the getting started guide for detailed instructions.
  1. I’m encountering issues when using the Shopify CLI. How can I troubleshoot them?
  • Authentication Errors: Ensure you’re logged in to the correct Shopify Partner account using shopify login.
  • Permission Issues: Verify that you have the necessary permissions on your system and within your Shopify Partner account.
  • Outdated CLI Version: Check if you’re using the latest version of the CLI by running shopify version and update if necessary.
  • Dependency Conflicts: Ensure that your project’s dependencies are compatible with the Shopify CLI by reviewing your package.json or equivalent.
  • Error Messages: Read any error messages carefully; they often provide clues. For additional help, post the error details (excluding any sensitive information) on this board.
  1. How can I ensure my development tools are up to date and secure?
  • Regular Updates: Frequently update the Shopify CLI and any first-party libraries using your package manager.
  • Changelog Review: Keep an eye on Shopify’s changelog for updates and deprecations.
  • Version Pinning: Use specific version numbers in your package.json or equivalent to avoid unexpected changes.
  • Security Practices: Follow best practices for handling API keys and secrets, such as using environment variables and secure storage.
  1. I have feedback or encountered a bug in a Shopify development tool. How do I report it?
  • GitHub Issues: For first-party libraries and tools hosted on GitHub, you can open an issue in the respective repository.
  • Feedback Forms: At the bottom of each developer documentation page, you’ll find a feedback prompt. Selecting “No” will expand a feedback form where you can provide your suggestions or report issues.

Community Guidelines

To maintain a helpful and respectful community, please follow the Shopify Developer Forums Code of Conduct.

When posting, please ensure:

  • Correct Category and Tags: Open posts in the appropriate category and apply the most accurate tags related to your question.
  • Include Relevant Code: Share code snippets relevant to your question, removing any personal or sensitive information.
  • Detailed Issue Description: Provide detailed steps to reproduce any issues, including the date and time when the issue appeared.
  • Screenshots or Videos: Include visuals to illustrate the problem, if applicable.
  • API Version and Error Messages: Include the API version and any error messages you’re encountering.

This detailed approach helps peers and internal staff provide effective solutions quickly.

Thank you for being a part of our community! We look forward to your contributions and discussions.

Happy Coding!

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