Shopify Storefront API

Overview

The Shopify Storefront API is a public-facing GraphQL API that provides read and write access to a store's products, collections, cart, and checkout from any frontend. It uses a Storefront Access Token (distinct from Admin API tokens) and is safe to expose in client-side JavaScript. Use it to build headless storefronts with Next.js, Remix/Hydrogen, or any JS framework.

When to Use This Skill

• When building a headless Shopify storefront with a custom frontend framework
• When creating a React Native or Flutter mobile app that needs product and cart data
• When embedding a Shopify buy button or product widget in a non-Shopify site
• When using Shopify Hydrogen (Remix-based) for a fully custom storefront experience
• When needing real-time product availability or pricing without the Admin API overhead
• When implementing cart persistence across sessions with Shopify's hosted cart

Core Instructions

1. Create a Storefront Access Token