Build Shopify applications, extensions, and themes using GraphQL/REST APIs, Shopify CLI, Polaris UI components, and Liquid templating. Capabilities include app development with OAuth authentication, checkout UI extensions for customizing checkout flow, admin UI extensions for dashboard integration, POS extensions for retail, theme development with Liquid, webhook management, billing API integration, product/order/customer management.
SkillScore95Maintained
Automatic
◆Coding pack
Last verified 8/21/2026
What it changes
Passed 21 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 18 of 22 without it.
Without skill82%
With skill95%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Sets the extension type parameter to checkout_ui_extension
Pushes dev changes using shopify theme push with the --development flag
Recommends combining an App for backend logic with a Theme App Extension for storefront UI
3 fixed18 passed either way1 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+14 pp
Tokens
+106%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-17%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/21/2026v121 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 3 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 3
Prompt
I am building a Shopify app and want to generate a new extension for customizing the checkout experience. I'm deciding whether to use standard npm boilerplate generators or the official CLI app command. What CLI command and type option flag scaffold this checkout extension?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Uses the shopify app generate extension subcommand
Passed
Passed
Sets the extension type parameter to checkout_ui_extension
Missed
Passed
case-02 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/21/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md314 linessingle file
Shopify Development
Comprehensive guide for building on Shopify platform: apps, extensions, themes, and API integrations.
Platform Overview
Core Components:
Shopify CLI - Development workflow tool
GraphQL Admin API - Primary API for data operations (recommended)
REST Admin API - Legacy API (maintenance mode)
Polaris UI - Design system for consistent interfaces