Email Reply to Shopify - Asset API Exemption Request ==================================================== To: Mary Joyce C. (Shopify Support) Subject: Re: Asset API Protected Scope Exemption Request - Ticket 61595985 - Screenshots Attached Ticket ID: 61595985 Hi Joyce, Thank you for your prompt response and for reviewing our exemption request. I'm happy to provide the additional information and screenshots you requested. App Distribution Status ----------------------- This will be a published app available in the Shopify App Store. We're currently in active development and plan to submit for app review once the Asset API exemption is approved. App Details: App Name: Awesome Sections & Blocks Distribution: Public App Store listing Target Audience: All Shopify merchants looking to enhance their themes with professional sections Business Model: Pay-per-section marketplace Comprehensive Documentation with Screenshots -------------------------------------------- I've prepared detailed screenshots showing exactly how our app uses the Asset API. Please find 10 screenshots attached to this email: 1\. Main App Interface (1-main-interface.png) Shows our section marketplace interface with: Professional app header and description Three template options (Hero Section, Text with Image, Testimonials) Detailed template descriptions with features File naming preview showing our convention: sections/[template]-[timestamp].liquid List of merchant's themes Key Point: Merchants have full visibility into what will be created before injection. 2\. Template Selection Detail (2-template-selection.png) Close-up view showing: Template cards with comprehensive descriptions Feature lists for each template File creation information Clear indication of selected template Key Point: Each template clearly states what files will be created and what features are included. 3\. Terminal Ready (3-terminal-ready.png) Shows our development environment with the Shopify CLI running, ready to demonstrate the injection process. 4\. Terminal Logs - Injection Process (4-terminal-logs-injection.png) ⭐ MOST IMPORTANT Complete server-side logs showing our professional implementation: What the logs demonstrate: ✅ Structured logging with clear sections and emojis for readability ✅ Session scopes verification (write\products, read\themes, write\themes) ✅ API version tracking (2025-10 / October 2025) ✅ File naming convention with timestamps to prevent conflicts ✅ File size tracking for transparency ✅ GraphQL API usage with proper error handling ✅ Complete request/response logging for debugging ✅ Success confirmation with next steps for merchants Key Point: Our implementation includes comprehensive logging and safety measures. Every file creation is tracked, validated, and logged. 5\. Success Message (5-success-message.png) Shows the merchant-facing success message with: File details (path, size, timestamp) Step-by-step instructions for using the section Clear guidance: "Go to Online Store → Themes → Customize → Add Section" Key Point: Merchants receive clear instructions and full transparency about what was created. 6\. Error Message (6-error-exemption-required.png) Shows our user-friendly error handling when exemption is not granted: Clear explanation of the exemption requirement Reassurance that we've submitted the request Alternative options for merchants Key Point: Even errors are handled gracefully with helpful, non-technical language. 7\. Code - Main Route (7-code-main-route.png) Source code showing: GraphQL themeFilesUpsert mutation implementation Comprehensive error handling User error validation Detailed logging statements File: app/routes/app.index.tsx (lines 40-150) Key Point: Our code includes proper error handling, validation, and logging at every step. 8\. Code - Template Generator (8-code-templates.png) Source code showing: Pre-defined, validated template structures Complete Liquid schema definitions No user-generated code (all templates are pre-validated) File: app/utils/liquidTemplates.server.ts Key Point: All templates are pre-defined and validated. We never inject user-generated or arbitrary code. 9\. Code - App Configuration (9-code-configuration.png) Source code showing: Shopify app configuration API version (October 2025) Scopes configuration File: app/shopify.server.ts Key Point: Proper app configuration with correct API version and scopes. 10\. App Configuration File (10-app-config-toml.png) Configuration file showing: Access scopes: writeproducts,readthemes,writethemes App metadata File: shopify.app.toml Key Point: Scopes are properly declared in our app configuration. Technical Implementation Summary -------------------------------- What We Inject: Location: /sections/ directory only Format: .liquid files Naming Convention: [template-type]-[timestamp].liquid Content: Complete, pre-validated section templates with schema, markup, and styles What We DON'T Touch: ❌ Existing theme files ❌ Layout files ❌ Template files ❌ Core theme structure ❌ Any files outside /sections/ directory File Injection Process: 1. Merchant Selection: Explicit button click required 2. Template Generation: Pre-validated Liquid code from our template library 3. Validation: File naming and content verified 4. API Call: GraphQL themeFilesUpsert mutation 5. Confirmation: Success message with file details and usage instructions 6. Logging: Complete audit trail in server logs Safety & Security Measures: 1\. Pre-validation: All templates are pre-defined and tested No user-generated Liquid code Schema validation built-in Syntax checked before injection 2\. File Naming: Unique timestamps prevent conflicts: hero-1762594933843.liquid Clear identification of app-managed files No overwrites of existing files 3\. Error Handling: GraphQL errors caught and displayed User errors handled gracefully Detailed logging for debugging User-friendly error messages 4\. Merchant Control: Explicit action required (button click) Clear preview of what will be created Success confirmation with file details Easy removal via theme editor 5\. Audit Trail: Complete server-side logging File creation tracking API request/response logging Timestamp tracking Why Asset API is Essential -------------------------- Our app's core value proposition is instant, one-click section installation. Without the Asset API: ❌ Merchants must manually download files ❌ Copy/paste code into theme editor ❌ Risk of errors and incomplete installations ❌ Poor user experience ❌ Technical knowledge required With the Asset API: ✅ One-click installation ✅ Complete, tested sections ✅ No technical knowledge required ✅ Professional merchant experience ✅ Instant deployment ✅ Reduced support burden Market Need ----------- Many Shopify merchants want to enhance their themes but lack coding skills. Our app bridges this gap by providing professional, ready-to-use sections that install seamlessly. This is similar to how theme app extensions work, but for merchants who need actual section files in their theme. Target Use Cases: Merchants without developers Quick theme enhancements Professional section library Time-saving for busy store owners Consistent, tested components Code Quality & Best Practices ----------------------------- As demonstrated in the screenshots: ✅ Structured Logging: Clear, readable logs with sections and emojis ✅ Error Handling: Comprehensive error catching and user-friendly messages ✅ Type Safety: TypeScript throughout the codebase ✅ Validation: Pre-validated templates and schema ✅ Documentation: Inline comments and clear code structure ✅ Security: No arbitrary code execution, all templates pre-defined ✅ Transparency: Complete visibility for merchants ✅ Audit Trail: Full logging of all operations Additional Information Available -------------------------------- I'm ready to provide: 1. Live Demo Access: I can provide access to our development app for your team to test 2. Video Walkthrough: I can record a screen capture showing the complete flow 3. Additional Code Samples: Any specific code sections you'd like to review 4. Test Store Access: You can test the app in a development store 5. Architecture Documentation: Detailed technical documentation if needed Next Steps ---------- Please let me know if you need: Any clarification on the screenshots Additional code samples Live demo access Video walkthrough Any other information I'm available to answer any questions and provide additional documentation as needed. Thank you for taking the time to review our exemption request. We're committed to building a high-quality app that provides value to Shopify merchants while maintaining the highest standards of security and user experience. Best regards, S. M. Mehedi Hasan App Name: Awesome Sections & Blocks Ticket ID: 61595985 Email: \[Your Email\] Attachments (10 files): ----------------------- 1. 1-main-interface.png 2. 2-template-selection.png 3. 3-terminal-ready.png 4. 4-terminal-logs-injection.png 5. 5-success-message.png (or 6-error-exemption-required.png) 6. 7-code-main-route.png 7. 8-code-templates.png 8. 9-code-configuration.png 9. 10-app-config-toml.png Note: All screenshots are high-resolution and clearly show our implementation, safety measures, and professional approach to using the Asset API.