Create Shopify App Using CLI
Mar 29, 2026
Creating the First Shopify App
After preparing the development environment, the next step is creating an actual Shopify application. Shopify CLI provides the tools required to generate a new application project and establish the initial structure needed for development.
Using Shopify CLI
The Shopify CLI simplifies many of the repetitive steps involved in starting an application. Instead of manually assembling the project structure, developers can use the command-line workflow to create a Shopify-compatible application and begin working from a prepared foundation.
What the Creation Process Covers
- Using Shopify CLI to begin a new application project
- Generating a new Shopify app through the command line
- Understanding the initial application creation workflow
- Exploring the basic development structure created for the app
Understanding the Generated Project
Creating the app is only the first step. Understanding what Shopify CLI generates helps developers navigate the project more confidently and prepares them for running the application, making changes, and adding functionality later.
From Creation to Development
Once the application has been generated successfully, it can be started locally and connected with a Shopify development store. This moves the course from project creation into the real app development and testing workflow.
