Start Sidekick conversations from your app
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on October 28, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as API, New, App Bridge.
What changed
Embedded apps can now launch Sidekick with a pre-filled prompt using the Sidekick Launch API, so merchants can get contextual help without leaving your app. From within the Shopify admin, your app can start a Sidekick conversation on the merchant’s behalf. For example, add an Ask Sidekick button next to a report that calls shopify.sidekick.launch({ message }). Sidekick opens with your prompt sent as the merchant’s message.
Who is affected
Shopify app developers using the API or platform feature named in this update should review the official 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.
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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