App deployment in CI/CD is now available for all apps
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on May 06, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as Action Required, Tools, New.
What changed
App deployment in CI/CD is now available for all apps through app automation tokens on the Dev Dashboard. These tokens offer app-scoped authentication, allowing you to use the latest Shopify CLI to automate app releases in GitHub Workflows and similar tools. App-scoped authentication ensures that each token is specific to an individual app, enhancing security and control. To deploy your app using an app automation token, set the token as an environment variable and execute the deployment command: export SHOPIFY_APP_AUTOMATION_TOKEN="your-app-automation-token" shopify app deploy --config production --allow-updates App automation tokens replace the CLI tokens previously generated on the Partner Dashboard. While existing CLI tokens will remain functional until they expire, transitioning to app automation tokens is recommended for enhanced security and functionality.
Who is affected
Apps that create, store, refresh, or validate Shopify access credentials should review this change.
What action may be needed
Review the official Shopify entry and test the affected integration. Apply any required code or configuration changes before deploying.
Use the official Shopify entry below as the source of truth for technical implementation details, affected APIs, migration instructions and deadlines.
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