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Shopify Node Express Mongodb App

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Updated: 30 Dec 2025
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An embedded Shopify app starter template made with Node, Express, React and Vite, with all the required stuff hooked up.

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Overview:

The Shopify Node.js x Express.js x React.js Boilerplate is a starter template designed to aid developers in quickly setting up Shopify app development using JavaScript. It is heavily influenced by the choices made by the Shopify Engineering team in their own starter template, ensuring a smooth transition between templates. With the included notes and video overview, developers can gain a deeper understanding of the repository and the rationale behind the choices made.

Features:

  • MongoDB based session and database management
  • Monetization (recurring subscriptions) ready to go
  • Isolated and set up webhooks
  • React routing taken care of
  • Includes boilerplate code and templates for quick setup of inApp subscriptions, routes, webhooks, and more

Installation:

To install the Shopify Node.js x Express.js x React.js Boilerplate, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the repository:
git clone <repository-url>
  1. Install the required dependencies:
cd shopify-node-express-react-boilerplate
npm install
  1. Set up the MongoDB database. Modify the configuration in config/database.js with your MongoDB connection information.

  2. Start the development server:

npm run dev
  1. Access the app at http://localhost:3000.

Summary:

The Shopify Node.js x Express.js x React.js Boilerplate is a useful tool for developers looking to start their Shopify app development journey using JavaScript. With its pre-built features and easy installation process, it enables developers to quickly set up the necessary components for building Shopify apps. The included notes and video provide additional resources for understanding and customizing the boilerplate.