shopify-admin-return-reason-analysis

Aggregate Shopify return reasons by product and SKU into CSV or JSON.

174|18|Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/40RTY-ai/shopify-admin-skills --skill shopify-admin-return-reason-analysis
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Skill: shopify-admin-return-reason-analysis
Source: https://github.com/40RTY-ai/shopify-admin-skills/tree/main/skills/returns/shopify-admin-return-reason-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/40RTY-ai/shopify-admin-skills --skill shopify-admin-return-reason-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of not knowing which products and listing issues drive the most customer returns.

Core Features & Use Cases

It aggregates return reasons across a chosen date window and groups them by return reason code, product title, and variant SKU. It also provides return counts and return-rate context by comparing total returns to total orders in the same period, helping you prioritize merchandising fixes. A common use case is identifying whether “wrong size,” “damaged/defective,” or “not as described” returns cluster around specific SKUs so you can adjust product content, packaging, or sizing guidance.

Quick Start

Use the skill to analyze return reasons for your store over the last 30 days and output the results to a CSV file.

Frequently Asked Questions about shopify-admin-return-reason-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze Shopify return reasons by product and SKU?

You can analyze Shopify return reasons by aggregating data across a chosen date window, grouping it by return reason code, product title, and variant SKU. This approach compares total returns to total orders to identify which products drive the highest return rates for merchandising fixes.

Can I export Shopify return analytics to a CSV file?

Yes, you can export Shopify return analytics to a CSV or JSON file. The output provides reason and product-level breakdowns, allowing you to review operational data and investigate quality issues across your store's return history.

What is the best way to identify which SKUs have the highest return rates?

The best way to identify high return rates by SKU is to group return reasons by variant SKU and compare them against total orders within the same period. This highlights specific products driving returns so you can prioritize merchandising fixes, adjust product content, or update sizing guidance.

Do I need GraphQL queries to extract Shopify return data?

Yes, executing GraphQL returns and orders queries with pagination is required to extract Shopify return data. You need authenticated read-only access to returns and orders to run these queries and aggregate the reason data for analysis.

How does return reason analysis help improve merchandising?

Return reason analysis improves merchandising by identifying whether issues like wrong size, damaged, or not as described cluster around specific SKUs. This allows you to directly adjust product content, packaging, or sizing guidance to reduce future returns.