If you’re a Shopify developer or store owner looking to streamline your workflow, the Shopify CLI is an essential tool. This guide will walk you through how to install the Shopify CLI on Windows.
🔧 Step 1: Install Git (if you don’t already have it)
Shopify CLI requires Git to be installed on your system.
✅ Download Git from the official website:
👉 https://git-scm.com/download/win
Follow the installer instructions (you can leave most settings as default).
🌐 Step 2: Install Node.js
Shopify CLI also requires Node.js (version 16.20.0 or later).
✅ Download the LTS version of Node.js here:
👉 https://nodejs.org/
Run the installer and make sure “Add to PATH” is checked during installation.
💻 Step 3: Install Shopify CLI via npm
Once Git and Node.js are installed, open Command Prompt (CMD) or PowerShell.
Run the following command to install Shopify CLI globally:
npm install -g @shopify/cli@latest
This will install the latest version of Shopify CLI.
ℹ️ Step 4: Verify Installation
After installation, check the installed version to make sure it worked:
shopify version
✅ Example output:Current Shopify CLI version: 3.50.0
🛠️ Optional: Upgrade to the Latest Version (if needed)
If you already had Shopify CLI installed before, update to the latest version by running:
npm update -g @shopify/cli
🎉 You’re All Set!
You now have Shopify CLI installed on Windows. You can start building Shopify apps, themes, and managing your store right from the terminal.
Need help with your first command? Just type:
shopify help
Happy coding! 🤖