shopify-merchant-onboarding

Set up and connect Shopify stores with CLI installation and authentication.

491|60|Updated Apr 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Shopify/Shopify-AI-Toolkit --skill shopify-merchant-onboarding
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shopify-merchant-onboarding
Source: https://github.com/Shopify/Shopify-AI-Toolkit/tree/main/skills/shopify-onboarding-merchant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Shopify/Shopify-AI-Toolkit --skill shopify-merchant-onboarding

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Merchants need a fast, guided way to set up, connect, and configure a new Shopify store without manually handling CLI installations, authentication, and migration steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End‑to‑end onboarding: Detect environment, install required CLI and plugins, and authenticate the store automatically.
  • Product migration assistance: Guide merchants through importing catalogs from platforms like Square, WooCommerce, Etsy, Amazon, eBay, Wix, Google Merchant Center, Clover, Lightspeed, and more.
  • Store management: Enable immediate store setup, product addition, and basic configuration through AI‑driven interactions.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to onboard your Shopify store using the merchant onboarding skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about shopify-merchant-onboarding

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a new Shopify store using AI assistance?

This skill automates Shopify store setup by detecting your environment, installing required CLI and plugins, authenticating the store, and routing configuration goals. It fetches the canonical onboarding flow to guide you through adding products and settings.

Can I migrate my product catalog from WooCommerce or Etsy to Shopify?

Yes, you can migrate product catalogs to Shopify from platforms like WooCommerce, Etsy, Amazon, eBay, Wix, Square, Clover, and Lightspeed. The skill guides merchants through the import process to transfer existing catalogs automatically.

Do I need to install the Shopify CLI before starting the onboarding process?

No, you do not need to manually install the Shopify CLI beforehand. The onboarding process includes environment detection and automatically handles the installation of required CLI and plugins before authenticating your store.

What is AI-driven merchant onboarding for ecommerce stores?

AI-driven merchant onboarding is a guided process that automates environment detection, CLI installation, and store authentication for ecommerce platforms. It replaces manual configuration by fetching the canonical onboarding flow to set up and connect your Shopify store quickly.

What's the best way to configure Shopify store settings without manual CLI handling?

The best way to configure store settings without manual CLI handling is using an AI-assisted onboarding skill. It automates CLI installation, authenticates your store, and enables immediate setup and product addition through natural AI interactions.