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Shopify adds Sidekick Launch API to embedded apps

Shopify released the Sidekick Launch API, letting embedded apps start AI Sidekick conversations with pre-filled prompts.

Shopify launches Shop MCP for agent search and Shop Pay checkout — image from Shopify
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Summary

Shopify launched the Sidekick Launch API for embedded apps. Developers can now initiate contextual AI Sidekick conversations with pre-filled prompts directly from within the Shopify admin.

What changed

  • Embedded apps can launch Sidekick using the Sidekick Launch API.
  • Apps can pre-fill prompts to provide contextual help to merchants.
  • Developers can trigger the launch via shopify.sidekick.launch({ message }).

Availability

Available now

“Embedded apps can now launch Sidekick with a pre-filled prompt using the Sidekick Launch API, so merchants can get contextual help without leaving your app.”

Founder takeaway

If you build Shopify apps, consider integrating the Sidekick Launch API to provide contextual merchant assistance directly inside your app interface.

Source

ShopifyStart Sidekick conversations from your app - Shopify developer changelog

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