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January 31, 2022

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# Name change for Shopify’s GitHub app

The [app](https://github.com/apps/shopify) that manages connections between Shopify and GitHub has changed its name from **Shopify Online Store** to **Shopify**. There’s no change to the app’s existing functionality.

This change reflects [earlier updates](https://shopify.dev/changelog/updated-permissions-on-the-shopify-online-store-app-for-github) to Shopify’s GitHub app, which allows it to be used for custom storefront development with [Hydrogen](https://hydrogen.shopify.dev/), in addition to managing theme code for the online store. We’ll continue to use this app to manage any additional future connections between Shopify and GitHub.

Learn more about the [Shopify GitHub integration](https://shopify.dev/themes/tools/github).