Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information: Shopify App for Hygraph

What is the Shopify app for Hygraph?

The Shopify app for Hygraph enables you to integrate your Shopify store with Hygraph, allowing you to manage your Shopify products alongside the rest of your content within Hygraph. By installing the app, you can add the Shopify Product Picker field to your Hygraph models, making it easy to bring Shopify product data into your content workflows. Source

What are the requirements to use the Shopify app with Hygraph?

To use the Shopify app with Hygraph, you need:

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How do I install and set up the Shopify app in Hygraph?

You can install the Shopify app for Hygraph by visiting the installation page. For step-by-step instructions, refer to the Hygraph Shopify integration guide. This guide covers connecting your Shopify store, configuring the Product Picker, and managing your products within Hygraph.

What is the Shopify Product Picker field in Hygraph?

The Shopify Product Picker is a special field you can add to your Hygraph models after installing the Shopify app. It allows you to select and reference Shopify products directly within your Hygraph content models, making it easy to integrate eCommerce data into your content workflows. Source

Features & Capabilities

What features does the Shopify app for Hygraph offer?

The Shopify app for Hygraph allows you to:

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Can I integrate Shopify Hydrogen with Hygraph?

Yes, you can integrate Shopify's Hydrogen framework with Hygraph. Detailed instructions are available in the blog post Integrating a headless CMS with Shopify Hydrogen. This guide demonstrates how to connect Hydrogen with Hygraph for modern eCommerce experiences. Source

How does Hygraph handle integration with third-party systems like Shopify?

Hygraph apps can fetch data from third-party APIs and display it within the Hygraph UI. For example, the Shopify app fetches Product IDs and related data from Shopify, allowing you to manage and reference Shopify products directly within your Hygraph content models. Source

Technical Requirements & Implementation

What technical prerequisites are needed to use the Shopify app for Hygraph?

You need:

For more details, see the installation guide.

Are apps and webhooks in Hygraph environment-specific?

Yes, apps and webhooks in Hygraph are environment-specific. Their configuration applies on a per-environment basis, so you should consider this if your project uses more than one environment. Source

Support & Resources

Where can I find documentation and support for the Shopify app integration?

You can find the official installation and integration guide for Shopify and Hygraph at Hygraph's documentation. For additional help, you can reach out via the on-site chat or join the Hygraph Community Slack for peer and expert support. Source

What should I do if I need help or want to share feedback about the Shopify app?

If you need assistance or want to share feedback about the Shopify app, you can contact Hygraph via the on-site chat or join the Hygraph Community Slack for support and discussion. Source

Marketplace & Extensibility

Where can I find the Hygraph Marketplace and available apps?

You can explore the Hygraph Marketplace and browse all available apps, including the Shopify app, at hygraph.com/marketplace. For a direct list of apps, visit hygraph.com/marketplace/apps. Source

Can I build my own app for Hygraph?

Yes, you can build your own app using the Hygraph SDK to extend Hygraph functionalities according to your unique requirements. For more information, see the App Framework guide and submit your app via the app submission page. Source

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Hygraph have?

Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (achieved August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure that Hygraph meets international standards for information security management and data protection. For more details, visit the security features page. Source

Performance & Reliability

How does Hygraph ensure high performance and reliability for eCommerce integrations?

Hygraph offers features such as Smart Edge Cache for enhanced performance and faster content delivery, high-performance endpoints, and robust GraphQL API performance monitoring. These capabilities ensure reliable and fast content management and delivery, which is critical for eCommerce projects. For more details, see the performance improvements blog post. Source

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About Shopify

Shopify is a all-in-one commerce platform that helps power millions of businesses worldwide. The platform includes online store creation, hosting, marketing, payment, fulfilment, and security for small to enterprise sized businesses.

About the Hygraph and Shopify App

By installing the Shopify app, you can bring your Shopify products into Hygraph projects with the rest of your content. This can be achieved by adding the Shopify Product Picker field to your models.

Requirements

To use this app, certain pre-requisites have to be met:

  • You must have a Hygraph account. If you don't have one, you can create one here.
  • You must have a Hygraph project with at least one model.
  • You must have a Shopify account. If you don't have one yet, you can get one here.
  • You must have created a storefront in your Shopify account. Here is some information on how to get started.

Quickstart and Resources

To get familiar with the Shopify app and working with their APIs, we recommend starting with their documentation.

For any assistance with using apps or sharing any feedback, get in touch with us via our on-site chat or via out community Slack.

Build your own app

Build your own app using our SDK and extend Hygraph functionalities according to your unique requirements.