Theme App Extension Overiew ​

YouCan Theme App Extensions allow developers to easily add more features to store themes. They facilitate the integration of dynamic content and functionalities, without the need to dive into coding or altering the original theme files.

Using Theme App Extensions, YouCan merchants can easily add dynamic elements to their themes without having to interact with Liquid templates or code.

Why Build a Theme App Extension? ​

The main purpose of YouCan theme app extensions is to introduce a new feature to make apps and themes interact with each other smoothly without modifying theme files directly.

This makes it easy for developers to make changes and improve the overall customer experience in the store.

Benefits of using Theme App Extensions: ​

• Add new features to any YouCan theme without a full theme rebuild.
• Easy integration without altering theme files.
• Minimizes the risk of introducing errors with code changes.
• Enhance the overall online experience for both merchants and their customers.

How To Get Started ​

To learn how to set up your app development environment and start building your app extension, check the video tutorial below or follow our step-by-step guide on the next page.