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July 27, 2023

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# Extension-only apps

You can now create custom apps that contain only extensions without the need to build and host an external web application, or implement OAuth. Custom apps without a requirement for embedded admin pages can now be created from the CLI and installed on merchant stores.

\[Learn more about extensions-only apps] (<https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/app-extensions/extension-only-apps>)