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March 6, 2026

Tags:

* Shop Minis

# Shop Minis February 2026 update

## New Features

The following new features are available for Shopify Minis as of February 2026:

### Product Tagging for User-Generated Content

The `useCreateImageContent` [hook](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shop-minis/hooks/content/usecreateimagecontent) now supports tagging products directly to user-generated content. Three new parameters provide partners with enhanced control over content creation:

* `productIds`: Associate one or more products with a piece of content.
* `externalId`: Link content to an identifier in your own system.
* `description`: Add a text description to content.

```jsx
import {useCreateImageContent} from '@shopify/shop-minis-react';
const {createImageContent} = useCreateImageContent();
await createImageContent({
  imageUri: 'https://example.com/photo.jpg',
  productIds: [
    'gid://shopify/Product/123',
    'gid://shopify/Product/456',
  ],
  externalId: 'my-content-abc',
  description: 'Styled with our summer collection',
});
```

This feature enables shoppable UGC experiences, allowing users browsing content to discover and purchase tagged products directly.

### SafeArea Component and useSafeArea Hook

A new `SafeArea` ([documentation](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shop-minis/components/primitives/safearea)) component and `useSafeArea` ([documentation](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shop-minis/hooks/util/usesafearea)) hook help minis handle device safe area insets. This is especially important for minis that render full-screen or use custom layouts on notched devices.

```jsx
import {SafeArea, useSafeArea} from '@shopify/shop-minis-react';

// Option 1: Wrap content in the SafeArea component
function MyMini() {
  return (
    <SafeArea>
      <MyContent />
    </SafeArea>
  );
}

// Option 2: Use the hook for manual control
function MyComponent() {
  const {top, bottom, left, right} = useSafeArea();
  return <View style={{paddingTop: top, paddingBottom: bottom}} />;
}
```

### CLI Enable and Disable Commands

The Shop Minis CLI now includes `enable` and `disable` commands for toggling minis directly from the command line. This is useful for testing development minis or managing mini availability during the review process.

```bash
npx minis enable
npx minis disable
```

[Additional documentation here](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shop-minis/commands/enable)

### Consent Flow & Scopes

* **Terms consent toast**: Users see a confirmation toast when accepting terms, improving clarity.
* **Development mode consent**: The consent dialog now appears in dev mode when a mini requests scopes, facilitating easier testing of the consent flow during development.
* **Favorite and unfavorite bypass**: Tapping favorite or unfavorite on a mini no longer triggers the consent popup, reducing unnecessary friction.
* **Removed Consent Scopes**: Unused read scopes have been removed from the platform. Minis that only use `ProductCard` or `ProductLink` no longer require the `product_list:write` scope, reducing the consent burden for simpler minis.
* **OpenId scope removed**: The `openid` scope is no longer required for custom backend support. It is only needed if your Mini uses the public user ID (`publicId`) for personalization or data persistence.

### Home Page Quick Link

Minis are now accessible through a quick link on the Shop App home screen, making it easier for users to discover and browse the Explore section. This enhancement gives minis greater visibility across the app.

## Documentation Updates

The following documentation updates accompany these changes:

### Manifest File

[Updated documentation](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shop-minis/manifest-file) reflects the removal of legacy read scopes from the manifest file. Partners using removed scopes should update their `manifest.json` accordingly.

### Custom Backend

The [custom backend guide](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shop-minis/custom-backend) has been revised with clearer instructions and updated markdown formatting.

## Other Changes

* Removed the unused `variants` field, continuing cleanup from January.
* The CLI template no longer includes unnecessary scopes in the default `manifest.json`.
* Development minis can now be queried by UUID before they are enabled, supporting consent checks during development.

## Summary

February focuses on richer content, better developer experience, and reducing friction:

1. **Product tagging for UGC**: Tag products directly to user-generated content for shoppable experiences.
2. **SafeArea support**: New component and hook for handling device safe areas in full-screen minis.
3. **CLI enable/disable**: Toggle minis directly from the command line.
4. **Consent improvements**: Smoother consent flow with dev mode support and fewer unnecessary popups.
5. **Scope simplification**: Removed legacy read scopes and reduced consent requirements for simpler minis.
6. **Explore quick link**: Greater visibility for minis on the Shop App home screen.

For questions or feedback, reach out to the Shop Minis team or post in the [community forums](https://community.shopify.dev/c/shop-minis/33).