What the AI can't do
Known limitations of the Clyro AI editor and what to handle manually.
The AI is powerful but it has real limitations. Knowing them upfront saves you time and credits.
It cannot access your live store
The AI works on a copy of your theme files. It cannot see your real products, collections, prices, or customer data. The preview uses mock data. When you upload the theme to Shopify, it will pull your real store content.
It cannot install apps or add third-party scripts
The AI edits Liquid, JSON, CSS, and JS files. It cannot install Shopify apps, add tracking pixels, or inject scripts that require app-level permissions. You need to do that from your Shopify admin after uploading the theme.
It cannot build custom Shopify apps or backends
Clyro edits your theme (the frontend). It cannot create APIs, databases, custom checkout flows, or anything that requires server-side logic outside of Liquid.
It sometimes gets Liquid wrong
Liquid is Shopify's templating language. The AI is good at it, but not perfect. Common mistakes:
- Using objects or filters that do not exist in Shopify Liquid
- Incorrect schema JSON that breaks the customizer
- Referencing settings that are defined in a different section
If something breaks, paste the error in the chat. The AI can usually fix its own mistakes.
Complex animations and interactions are hit or miss
Simple animations (fade in, slide up, hover effects) work well. Complex JavaScript-heavy features like custom sliders, drag-and-drop, or canvas animations are harder for the AI to get right. Expect to iterate more on these.
It does not remember across themes
Each theme is a separate conversation. The AI does not carry knowledge from one theme to another. If you want the same style across multiple themes, you need to describe it each time.
It can only edit, not deploy
Clyro builds and edits your theme. To put it live, you need to download the .zip and upload it to Shopify yourself. We do not push changes directly to your store.