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Shopify Global Catalog REST API Shuts Down November 2, 2026: Migrate Agent Search to MCP

The deprecated Shopify Global Catalog REST API stops serving traffic November 2, 2026. Map search and lookup endpoints to UCP Catalog MCP before agent discovery breaks.

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Shopify Agent Checkout Consent in 2026: UCP Opt-Ins Need an Explicit Buyer Choice

Shopify Cart MCP and Checkout MCP gained UCP buyer consent on October 16, 2026. Learn how agents negotiate options, preserve choices, and handle missing contact details.