Extension-only apps
Extension-only apps are custom apps that don't have embedded app pages. Because they're made up entirely of extensions, extension-only apps can be hosted on Shopify. Extension-only apps have a Shopify-populated app URL, which you can optionally change, to build embedded app pages or list your app on the Shopify App Store.
Create an extension-only app
Anchor link to section titled "Create an extension-only app"Create a new app, give it a name, and choose Start by adding your first extension.
After you've created your app, you can configure your app, generate extensions, and deploy your app.
App extensions that can be included in an extension-only app
Anchor link to section titled "App extensions that can be included in an extension-only app"The following table lists the app extensions that are compatible with extension-only apps.
| Shopify interface area | App extension | Create using | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify admin | Admin links | Partner Dashboard | Add quick links to your app from any page in the Shopify admin. |
| Bulk action links | Partner Dashboard | Add bulk app actions to any resource page in the Shopify admin. | |
| Marketing activities | Partner Dashboard | Enable users to manage promotional campaigns and marketing automations from the Marketing page. | |
| Subscription link | Partner Dashboard | Customize the link that allow users to see the subscription details in your subscription-enabled app. | |
| Checkout | Checkout UI extensions | Shopify CLI | Add custom workflows and functionality at defined points in the checkout flow. |
| Shopify Functions | Shopify CLI | Inject custom code into key areas of the Shopify platform, such as checkout or cart. | |
| Post-purchase | Shopify CLI | Help users increase sales by adding products for purchase after checkout. | |
| Flow | Triggers | Partner Dashboard | Connect your app to Shopify Flow so that events that occur in your app can trigger workflows. |
| Actions | Partner Dashboard | Connect your app to Shopify Flow so that your app receives data when a workflow action runs. | |
| Webhooks | No | Partner Dashboard | Improve efficiency by letting Shopify Flow notify your app when your triggers are in use. |
| Shopify Point of Sale (POS) | POS UI Extensions | Shopify CLI | Add custom functionality at defined areas in the POS app. |
- Learn how to deploy and publish an app extension that you built using Shopify CLI.