Storefront API `@inContext` supports `channelId`
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on July 15, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as API, New, Storefront API, 2026-10.
What changed
As of Storefront API version 2026-10, the @inContext directive accepts an optional channelId argument. Use channelId to apply a specific sales channel’s context to an entire query, including channel-specific product availability and pricing. Example: query Product($handle: String!, $channelId: ID!) @inContext(channelId: $channelId) { product(handle: $handle) { id title availableForSale priceRange { minVariantPrice { amount currencyCode } } } } Why it's changing The existing @inContext directive lets you set buyer context such as country and language. With channelId, you can now: Target a specific channel (for example, a marketplace or custom sales channel) when fetching products, prices, and availability. Build channel-aware storefronts that show the correct catalog, pricing, and merchandising rules for each channel.
Who is affected
Apps and storefronts using the affected Storefront API surface should review this change.
What action may be needed
Review whether the new capability is relevant to your app. If you plan to use it, test the affected API or workflow before adopting it in production.
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