Enable Filtering with Admin Filterable Capability

Executive summary:

• Metaobject fields now support search and filtering in Shopify Admin.
• This change brings metaobjects in line with metafield capabilities.
• Merchants can create saved views based on field criteria.

What changed

Shopify has introduced the admin_filterable capability for metaobject fields, allowing these fields to be searchable and filterable directly within the Shopify Admin. This feature enables merchants to manage their product data more efficiently by using field values as criteria for filtering and saving views.

Why it matters

For Shopify Plus merchants, this enhancement means greater control over large data sets. By making metaobject fields filterable, merchants can quickly isolate and manage specific data points, leading to more streamlined operations and faster decision-making capabilities.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Easily segment data for targeted campaigns based on specific metaobject attributes.
• Developers: Implement and maintain filtering capabilities through GraphQL API adjustments.
• Store admins: Save time by creating and accessing filtered views of metaobject data.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A Shopify Plus merchant uses the admin_filterable feature for metaobject fields to filter products by custom metadata like 'season' and 'collection'. With this, they reduce the time spent managing inventory by 30%, allowing for more agile response to market demand.

Implementation checklist

1. Review existing metaobject field definitions.
2. Update field definitions using GraphQL API to include the admin_filterable capability.
3. Test the new filtering functionality in the Shopify Admin interface.
4. Create and save custom views based on the newly filterable fields.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to change existing field definitions?
A: Yes, update them to include the filterable capability using the Admin GraphQL API.

Q: Can I revert a field back to non-filterable?
A: Adjust the capability settings via API to disable filtering if needed.

Resources

For more details, check out the Shopify API documentation.
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