| slug | shopify_ops |
| name | Shopify Operations |
| summary | AI-driven Shopify store configuration system for product management, theme setup, and store automation |
| description | Complete Shopify store management skill that automates product creation, theme configuration, and store setup using the Shopify Admin GraphQL API. Reduces store setup time from hours to minutes with programmatic control over products, themes, and settings. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| tags | ["shopify","e-commerce","product-management","theme-configuration","store-automation","graphql"] |
| triggers | ["shopify","store","product","e-commerce","theme","shop setup","catalog"] |
| priority | default |
| author | FF-Terminal AI Agent |
| assets | ["scripts/shop_manager.py","templates/.env.example","templates/base_theme.json"] |
| recommended_tools | ["run_command","read_file","write_file","edit_file"] |
Shopify Operations Skill
Overview
This skill provides comprehensive Shopify store management capabilities through the Shopify Admin GraphQL API. It enables automated product creation, theme configuration, and store initialization.
Core Capabilities
1. Product Management
- Create products with variants, pricing, and metadata
- Bulk product upload and catalog management
- Product image and media attachment
- Inventory and pricing management
2. Theme Configuration
- Apply JSON-based settings to active themes
- Configure colors, typography, and layout
- Update theme assets without manual Liquid editing
- Theme switching and customization
3. Store Operations
- Initialize store settings and policies
- Configure shipping zones and tax settings
- Set up navigation menus
- Manage store metadata and SEO
Prerequisites
Environment Setup
- Python 3.7+ with
requests and python-dotenv packages
- Shopify Admin API access token (starts with
shpat_)
- Store URL (format:
your-shop.myshopify.com)
Required Environment Variables
SHOPIFY_STORE_URL=your-shop.myshopify.com
SHOPIFY_ACCESS_TOKEN=shpat_your_access_token_here
Installation
pip install requests python-dotenv
Usage Instructions
Product Creation
python3 scripts/shop_manager.py create_product \
--title "Classic T-Shirt" \
--price "29.99" \
--vendor "MyBrand" \
--tags "clothing,cotton" \
--description "Comfortable 100% organic cotton t-shirt"
Theme Configuration
python3 scripts/shop_manager.py update_theme \
--settings '{"colors": {"button": "#000000", "background": "#ffffff"}}'
Store Information Update
python3 scripts/shop_manager.py update_shop \
--name "My Store" \
--email "contact@mystore.com" \
--currency "USD"
Advanced Features
Bulk Operations
For large-scale operations, use the bulk operations API:
- Product bulk creation (100+ products)
- Inventory updates
- Price adjustments
Rate Limiting
The script includes intelligent retry logic:
- Automatic backoff on rate limits
- Exponential retry with jitter
- Request queuing for bulk operations
Error Handling
- Comprehensive error reporting
- Transaction rollback support
- Validation before API calls
Safety and Best Practices
Live Store Warning
⚠️ All operations affect the live store immediately
- Always verify
SHOPIFY_STORE_URL before execution
- Test in development stores first
- Use dry-run mode when available
Data Protection
- Never commit API tokens to version control
- Use environment variables for sensitive data
- Implement proper access controls
Backup Recommendations
- Export data before bulk operations
- Maintain theme backups
- Document all automated changes
Progressive Disclosure
For Basic Operations
Use the simple CLI commands for common tasks like product creation and theme updates.
For Advanced Integration
Refer to the full Shopify Admin GraphQL API documentation for complex mutations and queries.
Troubleshooting
- Check API token permissions
- Verify store URL format
- Monitor rate limit headers
- Review GraphQL error responses
API Version Compatibility
- Current API version: 2024-10
- Backward compatibility maintained
- Regular version updates recommended
Support and Documentation
