--- title: Publication - GraphQL Admin description: >- A group of [products](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Product) and [collections](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Collection) that are published to an app. Each publication manages which products and collections display on its associated [`Channel`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel). Merchants can automatically publish products when they're created if [`autoPublish`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Publication#field-Publication.fields.autoPublish) is enabled, or manually control publication through publication records. Publications support scheduled publishing through future publish dates for online store channels, allowing merchants to coordinate product launches and promotional campaigns. The [`catalog`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Publication#field-Publication.fields.catalog) field links to pricing and availability rules specific to that publication's context. api_version: 2025-10 api_name: admin type: object api_type: graphql source_url: html: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Publication' md: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Publication.md' --- # Publication object A group of [products](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Product) and [collections](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Collection) that are published to an app. Each publication manages which products and collections display on its associated [`Channel`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel). Merchants can automatically publish products when they're created if [`autoPublish`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Publication#field-Publication.fields.autoPublish) is enabled, or manually control publication through publication records. Publications support scheduled publishing through future publish dates for online store channels, allowing merchants to coordinate product launches and promotional campaigns. The [`catalog`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Publication#field-Publication.fields.catalog) field links to pricing and availability rules specific to that publication's context. ## Fields * auto​Publish [Boolean!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) non-null Whether new products are automatically published to this publication. * catalog [Catalog](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/interfaces/Catalog) The catalog associated with the publication. * collection​Publications​V3 [Resource​Publication​Connection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/ResourcePublicationConnection) non-null The list of collection publication records, each representing the publication status and details for a collection published to this publication (typically channel). * first [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) ### Arguments The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * after [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * last [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * before [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * reverse [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) Default:false Reverse the order of the underlying list. *** * collections [Collection​Connection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/CollectionConnection) non-null The list of collections published to the publication. * first [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) ### Arguments The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * after [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * last [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * before [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * reverse [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) Default:false Reverse the order of the underlying list. *** * has​Collection [Boolean!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) non-null Whether the collection is available to the publication. * id [ID!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID) required ### Arguments Collection ID to check. *** * id [ID!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID) non-null A globally-unique ID. * included​Products [Product​Connection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/ProductConnection) non-null The list of products included, but not necessarily published, in the publication. * first [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) ### Arguments The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * after [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * last [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * before [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * reverse [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) Default:false Reverse the order of the underlying list. * sort​Key [Product​Sort​Keys](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/ProductSortKeys) Default:ID Sort the underlying list using a key. If your query is slow or returns an error, then [try specifying a sort key that matches the field used in the search](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql#search-performance-considerations). * query [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) A filter made up of terms, connectives, modifiers, and comparators. You can apply one or more filters to a query. Learn more about [Shopify API search syntax](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/search-syntax). * * default string * barcode string * bundles boolean * category\_id string * collection\_id id * combined\_listing\_role string * created\_at time * delivery\_profile\_id id * error\_feedback string - Filter by a case-insensitive search of multiple fields in a document. - Example: * `query=Bob Norman` * `query=title:green hoodie` Filter by the product variant [`barcode`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/ProductVariant#field-barcode) field. - Example: * `barcode:ABC-abc-1234` Filter by a [product bundle](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/product-merchandising/bundles). A product bundle is a set of two or more related products, which are commonly offered at a discount. - Example: * `bundles:true` Filter by the product [category ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Product#field-category) (`product.category.id`). A product category is the category of a product from [Shopify's Standard Product Taxonomy](https://shopify.github.io/product-taxonomy/releases/unstable/?categoryId=sg-4-17-2-17). - Example: * `category_id:sg-4-17-2-17` Filter by the collection [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Collection#field-id) field. - Example: * `collection_id:108179161409` Filter by the role of the product in a [combined listing](https://shopify.dev/apps/build/product-merchandising/combined-listings). - Valid values: * `parent` * `child` * `no_role` Example: * `combined_listing_role:parent` Filter by the date and time when the product was created. - Example: * `created_at:>'2020-10-21T23:39:20Z'` * `created_at:=1234` * `id:<=1234` Filter by inventory count. - Example: * `inventory_total:0` * `inventory_total:>150` * `inventory_total:>=200` Filter by products that have a reduced price. For more information, refer to the [`CollectionRule`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/CollectionRule) object. - Example: * `is_price_reduced:true` Filters resources by metafield value. Format: `metafields.{namespace}.{key}:{value}`. Learn more about [querying by metafield value](https://shopify.dev/apps/build/custom-data/metafields/query-by-metafield-value). - Example: * `metafields.custom.on_sale:true` * `metafields.product.material:"gid://shopify/Metaobject/43458085"` Filter by products that are out of stock in at least one location. - Example: * `out_of_stock_somewhere:true` Filter by the product variant [`price`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Productvariant#field-price) field. - Example: * `price:100.57` Filter by the app [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/App#field-id) field. - Example: * `product_configuration_owner:10001` Filter by the publication status of the resource on a channel, such as the online store. The value is a composite of the [channel `app` ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#app-price) (`Channel.app.id`) and one of the valid values. - Valid values: * `approved` * `rejected` * `needs_action` * `awaiting_review` * `published` * `demoted` * `scheduled` * `provisionally_published` Example: * `product_publication_status:189769876-approved` Filter by a comma-separated list of [product types](https://help.shopify.com/manual/products/details/product-type). - Example: * `product_type:snowboard` Filter by a comma-separated list of publication IDs that are associated with the product. - Example: * `publication_ids:184111530305,184111694145` Filter by the publishable status of the resource on a channel, such as the online store. The value is a composite of either the [channel `app` ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#app-price) (`Channel.app.id`) or [channel `name`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#field-name) and one of the valid values. - Valid values: * `online_store_channel` * `published` * `unpublished` * `visible` * `unavailable` * `hidden` * `intended` * `visible` Example: * `publishable_status:published` * `publishable_status:189769876-visible` * `publishable_status:pos-hidden` Filter by the date and time when the product was published to the online store and other sales channels. - Example: * `published_at:>2020-10-21T23:39:20Z` * `published_at:'2020-10-21T23:39:20Z'` * `updated_at:'2020-10-21T23:39:20Z'` * `created_at:=1234` * `id:<=1234` Filter by inventory count. - Example: * `inventory_total:0` * `inventory_total:>150` * `inventory_total:>=200` Filter by products that have a reduced price. For more information, refer to the [`CollectionRule`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/CollectionRule) object. - Example: * `is_price_reduced:true` Filters resources by metafield value. Format: `metafields.{namespace}.{key}:{value}`. Learn more about [querying by metafield value](https://shopify.dev/apps/build/custom-data/metafields/query-by-metafield-value). - Example: * `metafields.custom.on_sale:true` * `metafields.product.material:"gid://shopify/Metaobject/43458085"` Filter by products that are out of stock in at least one location. - Example: * `out_of_stock_somewhere:true` Filter by the product variant [`price`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Productvariant#field-price) field. - Example: * `price:100.57` Filter by the app [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/App#field-id) field. - Example: * `product_configuration_owner:10001` Filter by the publication status of the resource on a channel, such as the online store. The value is a composite of the [channel `app` ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#app-price) (`Channel.app.id`) and one of the valid values. - Valid values: * `approved` * `rejected` * `needs_action` * `awaiting_review` * `published` * `demoted` * `scheduled` * `provisionally_published` Example: * `product_publication_status:189769876-approved` Filter by a comma-separated list of [product types](https://help.shopify.com/manual/products/details/product-type). - Example: * `product_type:snowboard` Filter by a comma-separated list of publication IDs that are associated with the product. - Example: * `publication_ids:184111530305,184111694145` Filter by the publishable status of the resource on a channel, such as the online store. The value is a composite of either the [channel `app` ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#app-price) (`Channel.app.id`) or [channel `name`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#field-name) and one of the valid values. - Valid values: * `online_store_channel` * `published` * `unpublished` * `visible` * `unavailable` * `hidden` * `intended` * `visible` Example: * `publishable_status:published` * `publishable_status:189769876-visible` * `publishable_status:pos-hidden` Filter by the date and time when the product was published to the online store and other sales channels. - Example: * `published_at:>2020-10-21T23:39:20Z` * `published_at:'2020-10-21T23:39:20Z'` * `updated_at:'2020-10-21T23:39:20Z'` * `created_at:=1234` * `id:<=1234` Filter by inventory count. - Example: * `inventory_total:0` * `inventory_total:>150` * `inventory_total:>=200` Filter by products that have a reduced price. For more information, refer to the [`CollectionRule`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/CollectionRule) object. - Example: * `is_price_reduced:true` Filters resources by metafield value. Format: `metafields.{namespace}.{key}:{value}`. Learn more about [querying by metafield value](https://shopify.dev/apps/build/custom-data/metafields/query-by-metafield-value). - Example: * `metafields.custom.on_sale:true` * `metafields.product.material:"gid://shopify/Metaobject/43458085"` Filter by products that are out of stock in at least one location. - Example: * `out_of_stock_somewhere:true` Filter by the product variant [`price`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Productvariant#field-price) field. - Example: * `price:100.57` Filter by the app [`id`](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/App#field-id) field. - Example: * `product_configuration_owner:10001` Filter by the publication status of the resource on a channel, such as the online store. The value is a composite of the [channel `app` ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#app-price) (`Channel.app.id`) and one of the valid values. - Valid values: * `approved` * `rejected` * `needs_action` * `awaiting_review` * `published` * `demoted` * `scheduled` * `provisionally_published` Example: * `product_publication_status:189769876-approved` Filter by a comma-separated list of [product types](https://help.shopify.com/manual/products/details/product-type). - Example: * `product_type:snowboard` Filter by a comma-separated list of publication IDs that are associated with the product. - Example: * `publication_ids:184111530305,184111694145` Filter by the publishable status of the resource on a channel, such as the online store. The value is a composite of either the [channel `app` ID](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#app-price) (`Channel.app.id`) or [channel `name`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Channel#field-name) and one of the valid values. - Valid values: * `online_store_channel` * `published` * `unpublished` * `visible` * `unavailable` * `hidden` * `intended` * `visible` Example: * `publishable_status:published` * `publishable_status:189769876-visible` * `publishable_status:pos-hidden` Filter by the date and time when the product was published to the online store and other sales channels. - Example: * `published_at:>2020-10-21T23:39:20Z` * `published_at:'2020-10-21T23:39:20Z'` * `updated_at:[PublicationConnection.nodes](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/PublicationConnection#returns-nodes) * {}[PublicationEdge.node](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/PublicationEdge#field-PublicationEdge.fields.node) * ||-[Publishable.unpublishedPublications](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/interfaces/Publishable#fields-unpublishedPublications) * {}[ResourcePublication.publication](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/ResourcePublication#field-ResourcePublication.fields.publication) * {}[ResourcePublicationV2.publication](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/ResourcePublicationV2#field-ResourcePublicationV2.fields.publication) *** ## Queries * [publication](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/publication) query Retrieves a [`Publication`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Publication) by [`ID`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/usage/gids). Returns `null` if the publication doesn't exist. * id [ID!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID) required ### Arguments The ID of the Publication to return. *** * [publications](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/publications) query Returns a paginated list of [`Publication`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Publication). Filter publications by [`CatalogType`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/CatalogType). * catalog​Type [Catalog​Type](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/CatalogType) ### Arguments Filter publications by catalog type. * first [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * after [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * last [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * before [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * reverse [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) Default:false Reverse the order of the underlying list. *** *** ## \Publication Queries ### Queried by * \[publication](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/publication) * \[publications](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/queries/publications) *** ## Mutations * [publication​Create](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/publicationCreate) mutation Creates a [`Publication`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Publication) that controls which [`Product`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Product) and [`Collection`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Collection) customers can access through a [`Catalog`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/interfaces/Catalog). You can create an empty publication and add products later, or prepopulate it with all existing products. The [`autoPublish`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/publicationCreate#arguments-input.fields.autoPublish) field determines whether the publication automatically adds newly created products. * input [Publication​Create​Input!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/PublicationCreateInput) required ### Arguments The input fields to use when creating the publication. *** * [publication​Update](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/publicationUpdate) mutation Updates a [`Publication`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Publication). You can add or remove [products](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Product) from the publication, with a maximum of 50 items per operation. The [`autoPublish`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/publicationUpdate#arguments-input.fields.autoPublish) field determines whether new products automatically display in this publication. * id [ID!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID) required ### Arguments The ID of the publication to update. * input [Publication​Update​Input!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/PublicationUpdateInput) required The input fields to use when updating the publication. *** *** ## <\~> Publication Mutations ### Mutated by * <\~>[publication​Create](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/publicationCreate) * <\~>[publication​Update](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/publicationUpdate) *** ## Interfaces * [Node](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/interfaces/Node) interface *** ## ||-Publication Implements ### Implements * ||-[Node](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/interfaces/Node)