Updating Shopify Bot

To update Shopify Bot, follow these steps:

Before Updating

1. Make a backup of your important files:

   • .env file - Contains your configuration settings
   • config.json file - Contains your default server configuration

   Store these backups in a safe location outside the installation directory

Update Process

1. Prepare for Update

   • Stop the application. We don't want any hanging data, so stop the bot fully.
   • Make sure you have a backup of important files.

2. Delete the following files/folders:

   • package.json
   • server.js
   • src folder - Must be completely deleted, not just replaced

     Important: Simply replacing files in the build folder can cause errors due to mismatched or obsolete files

   Note: Do NOT delete your backed-up files!

3. Download the latest release from Shopify Bot Releases

   • Check release notes for specific update instructions
     • Some updates may require you to update npm packages or add new directories
   • Download the appropriate version

4. Copy the new files to your installation directory

   • Extract the downloaded release
   • Copy all files except the .env and config.json

5. If the release notes mention package updates:

   • Delete package-lock.json and node_modules folder
   • Run npm install to install new dependencies
   • Wait for installation to complete

6. If release notes mention updating your Shopify App:

   • You will need to go into your Shopify Dev Dashboard > Your App
   • Make a new version with any new scopes (ensure to copy the previous ones as well)
   • Reinstall the app to your store

7. Check release notes for any .env or config.json file changes

   • Update your .env or config.json file with any new required variables
   • Keep your existing configuration values
   • Add any new required settings

8. Restart Shopify Bot

   • Run the bot via your preferred method.
   • Check logs for any startup errors