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shopify-onboarding-dev

Guide Shopify CLI and AI toolkit installation with environment detection and version checks.

491|60|Updated Apr 1, 2026
Search Tags:#onboarding#cli#scaffold#developer-tools#shopify#plugin-installation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Shopify/Shopify-AI-Toolkit --skill shopify-onboarding-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shopify-onboarding-dev
Source: https://github.com/Shopify/Shopify-AI-Toolkit/tree/main/skills/shopify-onboarding-dev
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Shopify/Shopify-AI-Toolkit --skill shopify-onboarding-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the initial developer setup for building on Shopify by guiding environment detection, installing required tooling, and verifying the AI toolkit plugin so developers can start building apps or themes without manual configuration headaches.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Environment detection: quietly determine the user's client (Claude Code, Cursor, VSCode, Gemini CLI) and adjust guidance accordingly.
  • Automated prerequisites guidance: walk through installing Shopify CLI using common package managers and installing the AI toolkit plugin for the detected client, with clear failure reporting.
  • Onboarding flow and routing: after installation, confirm what was installed and route the developer to the appropriate next skill for app, theme, or API-specific work.
  • Use Case: A developer who has never set up Shopify development can be guided to install the CLI and AI toolkit, verify the setup, and then scaffold a new app project.

Quick Start

Install the Shopify CLI and the AI toolkit plugin for your environment and then help me scaffold a new Shopify app.

Frequently Asked Questions about shopify-onboarding-dev

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I install the Shopify CLI and AI toolkit for my code editor?▼

The Skill detects your client environment, such as Claude Code or VSCode, and executes client-specific package manager commands to install the Shopify CLI and AI toolkit plugin, verifying installations with version checks.

Does the Shopify AI toolkit plugin work with Gemini CLI and Cursor?▼

The Shopify AI toolkit plugin supports Gemini CLI, Cursor, Claude Code, and VSCode. The onboarding process detects your active client environment and applies the specific installation commands required for that editor.

What do I need to set up before scaffolding a new Shopify app?▼

You need the Shopify CLI and AI toolkit plugin installed and verified. This onboarding Skill walks through installing these prerequisites via common package managers and confirms version checks before you scaffold apps.

Why does my Shopify CLI installation fail during onboarding?▼

If the Shopify CLI installation fails, the Skill stops immediately and returns the exact error output from your package manager. This precise failure reporting helps you quickly identify and resolve environment or permission issues.

What is the best way to scaffold a new Shopify theme after installing the CLI?▼

After verifying the Shopify CLI and AI toolkit installation, the Skill routes you to the appropriate downstream workflow. It guides you directly into scaffolding your new Shopify app or theme project based on your detected environment.

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