shopify-sidekick

Name: shopify-sidekick
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Author: brandondaymdr

Generate Shopify Sidekick data source extensions with GraphQL tool handlers.

1|Updated Feb 19, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/Brandondaymdr/Claude-Skills --skill shopify-sidekick

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Skill: shopify-sidekick
Source: https://github.com/Brandondaymdr/Claude-Skills/tree/main/shopify-sidekick
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Brandondaymdr/Claude-Skills --skill shopify-sidekick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines the development of Shopify Sidekick AI extensions, allowing developers to quickly expose app data and actions to Shopify's native AI assistant without getting lost in complex configuration requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

Data Source Integration: Easily register tools that allow merchants to search app data using natural language.
Action Intent Mapping: Configure intent links that enable merchants to navigate directly to specific app views via AI commands.
Performance Optimization: Provides patterns for caching and efficient GraphQL queries to meet Shopify's strict 400ms response time limit.

Quick Start

Use the shopify-sidekick skill to generate a new data source extension for the Cheersworthy spirits catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions about shopify-sidekick

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

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How do I build a Shopify Sidekick extension to expose my app data?▼

To build a Shopify Sidekick extension, this skill provides templates for data source tools and action intents, enabling you to easily register app data and actions to Shopify's native AI assistant via MCP Resource Links.

How do I meet Shopify Sidekick's 400ms response time limit for GraphQL queries?▼

To meet Shopify's strict 400ms response time limit for GraphQL queries, this skill provides performance optimization patterns including efficient query structures and caching strategies for AI-powered merchant experiences.

Does this approach support mapping natural language commands to app navigation?▼

Yes, this approach supports mapping natural language commands to app navigation by configuring action intent links, which enable merchants to navigate directly to specific app views via Shopify Sidekick AI commands.

What's the best way to integrate custom app data into Shopify Admin using MCP?▼

The best way to integrate custom app data into Shopify Admin using MCP is by leveraging this skill's templates for data source tools, which facilitate natural language searching of app data through GraphQL-based tool handlers.

Do I need specific architectural patterns for Shopify Sidekick AI extensions?▼

Yes, you need specific architectural patterns for Shopify Sidekick AI extensions to ensure compliance with Shopify's performance constraints, which this skill provides by structuring MCP Resource Links and GraphQL-based tool handlers correctly.