Shopify CLI Setup Guide — theme dev, check & push
Install Shopify CLI, run shopify theme dev, theme check linting, and deploy themes to stores.
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Installing and Using Shopify CLI
Shopify CLI is the official toolchain for theme development — local preview, hot reload, linting, and deployment from your terminal.
Why Shopify CLI setup Matters
CLI hot reload cuts theme development time in half versus manually uploading zip files to the admin.
shopify theme dev tunnels your local files to a development theme — edits appear instantly on a preview URL.
How to Use Shopify CLI setup Step by Step
- Install Node 22+ and Git
- npm install -g @shopify/cli
- shopify theme init
- shopify theme dev --store your-store
- shopify theme check before push
Practice Shopify CLI setup with Free Lessons
Follow the Shopify CLI install tutorial on Sturdee for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Tip: Free interactive lesson: /tutorials/liquid/cli — practice Shopify CLI setup with runnable code on Sturdee.
Shopify CLI Setup Guide — FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
CLI vs Theme Kit?+
Theme Kit is legacy. Use Shopify CLI for all new theme work.
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Free tutorial: /tutorials/liquid/cli →