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Shopify Magic / Sidekick

by Shopify

Overview

AI tools for Shopify merchants

Best for: Product description writing; customer reply suggestions; store design; email marketing; FAQ generation

At a glance

Pricing

Included with Shopify plans

Difficulty
Beginner-friendly
Time to productivity
5 min
Privacy
High
Learning curve
Instant

Ideal for

E-commerce merchantsShopify store ownerssmall businessesDTC brands

Key capabilities

Works with

  • Text (product copy
  • emails
  • chat)

Outputs

  • Product descriptions
  • email campaigns
  • chat replies
  • blog posts

Mobile access

How to use Shopify Magic / Sidekick on phones and tablets.

  • Mobile web: Works in a mobile browser (responsive or dedicated mobile site).

Free Tier

Included free with all Shopify plans (starting $39/mo)

Limits: Unlimited AI features within Shopify plan

When to upgrade: Higher Shopify plan for more e-commerce features (not AI-specific)

Technical Details

Type: browser_extension
Offline: No
API: Yes
Languages: Multilingual (following Shopify's supported languages)
Integrations: Shopify ecosystem (native), Shopify Inbox, Shopify Email, product catalog, analytics

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