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April 1, 2026

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* 2026-04

# App-owned metaobjects can be used without access scopes

App-owned metaobjects, identified by types such as `$app:example`, including those created using [declarative metaobject definitions](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/metaobjects#step-1-create-a-metaobject-definition), can now be utilized by their owning app without requiring any access scopes. This change simplifies the process for developers by eliminating the need to request additional access scopes, thereby reducing potential merchant friction.

If you are considering using declarative metaobjects in your app, you can now proceed without worrying about additional access scope requests. Ensure you are using Admin API version 2026-04 or later to read or write app-owned metaobjects without the need for additional access scopes.

Working with [merchant-owned metaobject types](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/metaobjects#metaobject-ownership) still requires specific access scopes, such as `read_metaobjects` or `write_metaobject_definitions`, to be granted.