This feature is in beta and subject to change.
The Dev Dashboard
The Next-Gen Dev Platform is not yet generally available. Currently, access to these tools and features is limited to organizations participating in an invitation-only early access program. To request entry into the early access program, submit a request.
Visit our dev community to discuss the Next-Gen Dev Platform and provide feedback.
The Dev Dashboard lets you create and manage apps and development stores. Whether you're a merchant building for your own stores or a Partner building for clients, you'll have the same consistent experience and tools. The Dev Dashboard combines features that were previously available either just to merchants in admin-created custom apps, or just to Partners using the Partner Dashboard and Shopify CLI.
Anchor to Key differences for merchantsKey differences for merchants
The Dev Dashboard gives you access to many capabilities that previously required a Partner account. Merchant users can now create apps using Shopify CLI that include features such as UI Extensions and Functions to customize their store. Unlike custom apps created in the admin, apps created in the Dev Dashboard have access to the full capabilities of the Shopify platform.
Read more about how individual features are changing:
Anchor to Basic accessBasic access
| Admin custom apps | Dev Dashboard | |
|---|---|---|
| How are apps created | Within admin | Using the dashboard or Shopify CLI |
| Where can you install apps | Only one store | All stores in the organization |
Anchor to App featuresApp features
| Admin Custom Apps | Dev Dashboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | Cannot be added | Created using Shopify CLI |
| Functions | Cannot be added | Created using Shopify CLI |
| Webhooks | Created using APIs | Created using APIs or declaratively |
Anchor to Developer toolsDeveloper tools
| Admin Custom Apps | Dev Dashboard | |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | Not available | Shopify CLI is available |
| Metrics | Not available | Available for Functions and Webhooks |
| Logs | Not available | Available for Functions and Webhooks |
| Development stores | Not available | Can be created and used for free |
Anchor to App authenticationApp authentication
| Admin Custom Apps | Dev Dashboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Access tokens | Copied one time from admin | Managed programmatically with OAuth, including client credentials |
Anchor to Key differences for PartnersKey differences for Partners
The Dev Dashboard provides a consistent experience for all users, whether they are merchants building for their own stores or Partners building for clients.
Anchor to Developer experienceDeveloper experience
| Partner Dashboard | Dev Dashboard | |
|---|---|---|
| How are apps created | Using CLI or Dashboard | Using CLI or Dev Dashboard |
| Development stores | Test stores can't change plans | Choose any plan regardless of membership |
| Development stores with Plus features | Restricted to Plus Partners | Available to all Partners |
Anchor to User managementUser management
| Partner Dashboard | Dev Dashboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Team management | Managed in Partner Dashboard | Managed in organization settings |
| Roles and permissions | Separate from other parts of Shopify | Shared with other parts of Shopify |
Anchor to Get startedGet started
Now that you're familiar with the Dev Dashboard you'll want to:
- Configure permissions for your users
- Build an app