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February 19, 2026

# Use the Admin API and bulk operations in Shopify CLI

DateFebruary 19, 2026

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Shopify CLI 3.90.1 now features commands that let you execute queries, mutations, and [bulk operations](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/usage/bulk-operations/queries) right from your terminal.

* `shopify app execute` allows you to run standard Admin API queries and mutations.
* `shopify app bulk execute` allows you to start bulk queries and bulk mutations, and optionally `--watch` them synchronously.
* `shopify app bulk status` and `shopify app bulk cancel` allow you to monitor and manage bulk operations.

These new commands come on the heels of the release of [improved performance and expanded mutation support for bulk operations](https://shopify.dev/changelog/faster-bulk-operations), which make it possible to handle larger data sets for a wider variety of data types. With this Shopify CLI release, it’s now easy for you to script and automate both bulk operations and standard GraphQL operations with the Admin API, or utilize them with coding agents to query and manipulate your dev stores.

For more information, see the [documentation](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/usage/api-exploration/admin-cli-app-execute) and our [community announcement](https://community.shopify.dev/t/admin-api-and-bulk-operations-in-shopify-cli/29467).