Shopify has announced the deprecation of gates types and fields across its GraphQL Admin, Storefront, and Functions APIs. The company is retiring this feature due to limited adoption and is redirecting resources toward building more powerful developer tools. Developers currently using gates will need to migrate their implementations before the sunset deadline.
If your Shopify app or custom integration relies on gates for managing custom data, you'll need to plan a migration strategy soon. The deprecation affects multiple Shopify APIs, so the scope of impact depends on how extensively your implementation uses gates. Starting your transition now ensures your applications continue functioning smoothly without disruption when gates are fully removed.
When migrating from gates to metafields, you'll need proper authentication to access Shopify's APIs securely. GetShopifyToken simplifies obtaining and managing OAuth tokens for your Shopify apps, ensuring seamless API access during your transition period and beyond.