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Shopify Integration

Connect your Shopify store with FashionAI to automatically enrich your product catalog with AI-powered descriptions and attributes.

What You'll Need​

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • Administrator access to your Shopify store
  • Access to FashionAI platform Settings
  • 10-15 minutes to complete the setup

Step-by-Step Setup​

Step 1: Enable Vision Enrichment​

First, activate the Vision Enrichment feature in FashionAI:

  1. Click Settings in the right menu
  2. Go to General Settings
  3. Turn on the Vision Enrichment toggle

What this does: Enables our AI to analyze product images and automatically generate descriptions, tags, and attributes.

Step 2: Create a Custom App in Shopify​

You'll need to create a custom app in Shopify to connect with FashionAI:

  1. Log in to your Shopify Admin
  2. Go to Settings → Apps and sales channels
  3. Click Develop apps
  4. Click Create an app
  5. Name it: FashionAI API Integration
  6. Click Create app

Step 3: Set Up API Permissions​

Now configure what data FashionAI can access:

  1. In your new app, go to API credentials tab
  2. Click Configure Admin API scopes
  3. Select these permissions:
PermissionWhy We Need It
read_productsTo read your product catalog
write_productsTo update products with AI-generated content
read_publicationsTo know which products are published
read_inventoryTo check product availability
read_customersFor personalized recommendations
read_ordersTo understand purchase patterns
  1. Click Save

Step 4: Generate Your Access Token​

  1. Still in the API credentials tab, click Install app
  2. Confirm the installation
  3. Copy the Admin API Access Token that appears

Important: This token is shown only once! Save it somewhere safe (like a password manager).

Step 5: Connect Shopify to FashionAI​

  1. Go to FashionAI Settings

  2. Click the Shopify Settings tab

  3. Enter your credentials:

    • Store URL: Your Shopify store URL (example: https://your-store.myshopify.com)
    • Access Token: The token you copied in Step 4

  4. Click Test Connection to verify everything works

  5. Click Save

Optional: Advanced Filters​

You can control which products get processed by FashionAI:

Sales Channels​

  • Enter publication IDs (comma-separated) to sync only specific channels
  • Example: 123,456
  • Leave blank to sync all channels

Excluded Brands​

  • Enter brand names (comma-separated) to exclude from AI processing
  • Example: Nike,Adidas,Puma
  • Leave blank to process all brands

Order Sources​

  • Filter orders by where they came from
  • Example: web,pos,api
  • Leave blank to include all order sources

How It Works​

Once the integration is active, here's what happens automatically:

  1. New products added to Shopify are detected
  2. AI analyzes product images using computer vision
  3. Descriptions are generated based on visual content
  4. Attributes are extracted (colors, styles, patterns, materials)
  5. Data syncs back to your Shopify catalog

Tips for Best Results​

Product Images​

For the best AI-generated content:

  • Use high-resolution images (minimum 1000x1000 pixels)
  • Include clear backgrounds (white or neutral works best)
  • Add multiple angles (front, back, detail shots)
  • Ensure good lighting and accurate colors

Customizing AI Output​

You can customize how AI generates content in the platform:

  • Tone of voice: Choose casual, professional, or luxury
  • Description length: Short, medium, or detailed
  • Language: Multiple languages supported
  • Custom attributes: Add brand-specific attributes

Checking Integration Status​

To verify everything is working:

  1. Go to Settings → Integrations in FashionAI
  2. Check the Shopify integration status:
    • ✅ Active: Everything is syncing successfully
    • ⏳ Syncing: Update in progress
    • ⚠️ Warning: Minor issues detected
    • ❌ Error: Something needs attention

Common Issues​

Products Not Syncing​

Possible causes:

  • Products aren't published to the correct sales channel
  • Excluded brands filter is blocking products
  • API permissions aren't set correctly

Solution:

  • Check publication settings in Shopify
  • Review your filter settings
  • Verify all permissions from Step 3 are enabled

Connection Errors​

Possible causes:

  • Access token is incorrect or expired
  • Store URL is formatted incorrectly

Solution:

  • Double-check the credentials in Shopify Settings
  • Ensure Store URL includes https:// and .myshopify.com
  • Try regenerating the access token if needed

Enrichment Not Working​

Possible causes:

  • Vision Enrichment is disabled
  • Product images are low quality or inaccessible
  • Products don't meet filter criteria

Solution:

  • Confirm Vision Enrichment is turned on in General Settings
  • Check that product images are high quality and publicly accessible
  • Review your advanced filter settings

Need Help?​

If you encounter any issues:

Next Steps​

After your integration is complete: