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October 10, 2025

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# Removing `visible_to_storefront_api` field on metaobject field definitions

The `visible_to_storefront_api` field on metaobject field definitions is deprecated. It has been removed from the `unstable` API and in API Version `2026-01` in the case of `StandardMetaobjectDefinitionFieldTemplate` objects.

Storefront accessibility of metaobjects can be configured on the metaobject definition via the `access` input field.