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    What is Shopify CLI?

    Shopify CLI (Command Line Interface) is a tool that helps developers build and manage Shopify apps and themes directly from the terminal.

    With Shopify CLI, you can:

    • Create new apps or themes
    • Preview themes live on your computer
    • Upload or download theme files
    • Run your app locally for testing
    • Automate common tasks like deployment

    It saves time by letting you work faster without always using the Shopify admin dashboard. It’s ideal for beginners learning theme or app development.

    How to install Shopify CLI?

    On macOS (Homebrew):

    brew tap shopify/shopify

    brew install shopify-cli

    On Windows or Linux (npm):

    npm install -g @shopify/cli @shopify/theme

    Make sure Node.js is installed before using npm.

    How to install Shopify CLI on Windows?

    1. Install Node.js from nodejs.org

    2. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell

    3. Run this command:

    npm install -g @shopify/cli @shopify/theme

    This installs Shopify CLI globally on your system.

    How to use Shopify CLI commands?

    Here are some useful Shopify CLI commands for developers:
    • To log in to your Shopify store:

    shopify login

    • To create a new app:
    shopify app create
    • To start local theme preview:

    shopify theme dev

    • To upload your theme to the store:
    shopify theme push
    • To download theme files from the store:
    shopify theme pull
    • To list all commands:
    shopify help
    Tip: You can also add –help after any command to see its options. Example:
    bash
    shopify theme push –help

    How to login to Shopify CLI?

    1. Open your terminal

    2. Run this command:

    shopify login

    3. A browser window will open

    4. Log in to your Shopify account and select your store

    5. You’ll be authenticated and ready to use CLI commands

    How to use Shopify Theme CLI?

    1. Open terminal

    2. Go to your theme folder:

    cd your-theme-folder

    3. Start the development server:
    shopify theme dev
    This opens a local URL where you can see changes live.

    What is Shopify App CLI?

    Shopify App CLI is used to build custom apps for your store.
    To create a new app:
    1. Run this command:
    shopify app create
    2. Choose your app type and name
    3. CLI sets up everything for you
    4. To test the app locally:
    shopify app dev

    How to update Shopify CLI?

    For macOS (Homebrew):

    brew upgrade shopify-cli

    For Windows/Linux (npm):

    npm update -g @shopify/cli
    To check the installed version:
    shopify version

    Quick Tips for Using Shopify CLI

    • Run shopify login before any theme or app command
    • Use shopify theme pull to download your live store theme
    • Use shopify theme push to upload changes
    • Use shopify theme dev for local preview with hot reload
    • Add –help after any command for usage info
    • Keep CLI updated to avoid compatibility issues

    About Author

    Bhavik Koradiya is the CEO / Co. Founder of Silver WebBuzz Pvt. Ltd. Having 18+ years Experience in LAMP technology. I have expert in Magento, Joomla, WordPress, Opencart, e-commerce and many other open source. Specialties: Magento, WordPress, OpenCart, Joomla, JQuery, Any Open source.

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