Altera now plugs into Shopify Sidekick, the AI assistant built into your Shopify admin. Describe what you need in plain language and Sidekick handles the Altera side for you, no need to open the app first.
🚀 What’s New # Sidekick integration - Ask about Altera right inside Shopify admin, from the Sidekick chat. Conversational exports - Say “export all my orders as a CSV” and Sidekick opens a pre-filled export for you to review and run. Specific records and filters - Ask to export this product, last week’s orders, or just the columns and metafields you want. Job status at a glance - Ask about your recent imports and exports and get the latest status with a link to the job. Quick downloads - Ask for the file from a finished export and Sidekick hands you a download link. Built-in help - Ask how-to questions or what an error code means, answered from the Altera help center. Exports never start on their own, so you always review the pre-filled setup and click Start export yourself. See the Sidekick guide to get started.
Altera now runs on the latest Shopify API version, keeping your imports and exports aligned with the newest platform features and fixes. You shouldn’t notice any changes in your workflow, but please reach out if you encounter any issues or have questions about the update.
Improvements # Shopify API version - upgraded from 2026-01 to 2026-04, bringing access to the latest API capabilities and improvements.
You could already control permissions per API key. Now store owners can set data permissions that apply to everyone on the store, including the app UI and CLI.
What’s New # Store-wide data permissions - Control which data types (products, orders, customers, etc.) can be imported or exported on your store. Find it under Settings > Data permissions. Per-type controls - Set separate permissions for import and export. For example, allow exporting orders but block order imports. Full enforcement - Permissions are enforced on job creation, re-runs, file downloads, and CLI access so restricted data types cannot be accessed through any path. Owner-only access - Only the store owner can configure data permissions, keeping control with the right person.
Getting help shouldn’t depend on what time zone you’re in. We’ve rolled out 24/7 email support so you can reach us whenever you need a hand.
🚀 What’s New # 24/7 email support – send us a message any time of day and our team will get back to you. 🔜 Coming Soon # Live chat support – real-time chat is on the way for even faster answers.
We’ve upgraded Altera to use Shopify API version 2026-01, released on January 1st. This keeps us aligned with Shopify’s latest platform updates.
🔧 Improvements # API version – upgraded to Shopify API 2026-01 to access the latest Shopify features. You shouldn’t notice any differences in functionality.
Data transformations are now available to everyone with a new dedicated section in the app. Upload your Shopify admin exports and convert them to Altera format with just a few clicks.
🚀 What’s New # Transform Data section – dedicated area in the app where anyone can upload spreadsheets and apply transformations without running an export. Two public transformations – convert Shopify admin product exports and order exports to Altera’s import format. Self-service uploads – drag and drop your spreadsheets and get transformed files back in seconds. 🔧 Improvements # No invite needed – previously invite-only data transformations are now available to all users. Standalone feature – run transformations on any compatible spreadsheet, not just your own exports. ⚠️ Heads-up # Custom data transformations tailored to your specific needs are available on the Pro plan – contact support to configure one.
We’ve reorganized the settings area into separate pages to make it easier to find and manage your preferences.
🔧 Improvements # Settings navigation – main settings screen now shows clear options for General, API Keys, Export Configurations, Data Transformations, and Plan. Dedicated pages – each settings area has its own page to reduce clutter and improve focus.
You can now set specific permissions on API keys to control which data types each key can export or import, giving you better security and access control for integrations.
🚀 What’s New # API key permissions – limit export and import access on a per-data-type basis when creating or editing API keys. Granular access control – restrict keys to only the data types they need, like products-only or orders-only access.
When running an import, you can now see a preview of your results right on the job detail page, making it easier to verify that items were created or updated correctly.
🚀 What’s New # Import results preview – view up to 25 successful, failed, and skipped items per data type directly on the job detail page (learn more). Quick validation – click any result to open that item in Shopify Admin and verify the data. 🔧 Improvements # Import job pages now show only relevant sections for imports, reducing clutter. Error codes in results are now clickable links to documentation.
We’ve upgraded Altera to use Shopify API version 2025-10, released on October 1st. This keeps us aligned with Shopify’s latest platform updates.
🔧 Improvements # API version – upgraded to Shopify API 2025-10 to stay current with Shopify’s latest changes. You shouldn’t notice any differences in functionality.
