How to Vibecode a Shopify Store with Lovable

Building an eCommerce store used to take weeks of development, design iterations, and technical setup. With Lovable's Shopify integration, you can vibecode an entire online store from scratch using natural language—and have it ready to sell real products in hours.

This guide will show you exactly how to prompt Lovable to build a professional Shopify store, from initial setup to launch.

What is Vibecoding?

Vibecoding is building software by describing what you want in natural language. Instead of writing code line by line, you tell the AI your vision, and it creates a fully functional store with proper Shopify integration, payment processing, and inventory management.

Before You Start

A few important things to know about Lovable's Shopify integration:

Only for new stores: This integration creates new Shopify stores. You can't connect existing stores.

Free sandbox environment: Lovable creates a free sandbox store for development and testing—no Shopify costs until you're ready to launch.

Claiming your store: When you launch, you'll migrate the store to your Shopify account with a 30-day free trial. After that, you'll need a paid Shopify subscription.

Real payments: You'll need to complete Shopify's KYC (Know Your Customer) process to activate payments.

Step 1: Create Your Store with the Right Prompt

Start by creating a new project or remixing an existing template. The key is being specific about what you're selling and how you want it to look.

Starting from scratch

Create an eCommerce store with Shopify for selling handmade scented candles.

Design: Clean, minimal aesthetic with warm earth tones. Use a soft beige background (#F5F1E8) with dark brown text.

Layout:
- Hero section with product photography and tagline
- Featured products grid (3 columns on desktop)
- About section explaining the handmade process
- Customer reviews section
- Newsletter signup
- Footer with contact and social links

Make it feel cozy and artisanal, with smooth animations and elegant typography.

When you send this prompt, Lovable will ask you to enable the Shopify connection—click Allow.

Remixing an existing template

If you're starting from a template, be comprehensive about replacing mock data:

I would like to replace the products in this store with my own products and create my Shopify store. Please proceed to:

- Connect to Shopify
- Remove all mock product data from the store and create 5 new candle products with product images
- Update the product cards and product details page to use the new product information
- Update the product details page URL to match the new products
- Update the add to wishlist component and logic to match this change
- Update my cart, buy now CTA, and any related checkout actions on any page to reflect Shopify store integration

Product theme: handmade soy candles with natural scents.

This ensures Lovable removes all placeholder content and properly wires up Shopify functionality.

Step 2: Add Products with Detail

Now it's time to populate your store. Be specific about each product's details.

Add a product named Lavender Breeze Candle with the following details:
- Description: A calming handmade soy candle infused with pure lavender essential oils. Burns for 40+ hours with a natural wooden wick.
- Price: $25
- Generate an AI image showing a purple candle in a glass jar with lavender sprigs nearby

For multiple products at once:

Add three products:

1. Vanilla Bean Candle - $28
Description: Rich Madagascar vanilla with a warm, cozy scent. Hand-poured with a cotton wick.
Image: Generate an AI image of a cream-colored candle.

2. Cedar & Sage Candle - $30
Description: Earthy blend of cedarwood and fresh sage. Perfect for meditation and focus.
Image: Generate an AI image of a green candle with sage leaves.

3. Citrus Sunrise Candle - $24
Description: Energizing blend of grapefruit, orange, and lemon essential oils.
Image: Generate an AI image of an orange candle with citrus slices.

Display all products on the homepage.

Product images

You have multiple options for product images:

AI-generated images (fastest for prototyping):

Add an AI-generated image to the Lavender Breeze Candle showing a purple candle in a minimalist setting.

Upload your own images:

Add the attached image to the Lavender Breeze Candle.

Then attach the image file.

Images from URL:

Add image from https://example.com/candle.jpg to the Lavender Breeze Candle.

Step 3: Add eCommerce Features

Now enhance your store with features that drive conversions and improve user experience.

Product filtering and collections

Add product filtering functionality with the following filters:
- Price range (Under $25, $25-$35, Over $35)
- Scent category (Floral, Woody, Citrus, Fresh)
- Burn time (Under 30 hours, 30-50 hours, Over 50 hours)

Create collections for each scent category and display them on the homepage.

Product reviews (verified purchases only)

Create a product review system that:
- Only allows reviews from verified purchases
- Shows star rating (1-5 stars)
- Includes reviewer name and verified badge
- Allows uploading photos
- Sorts by most recent or most helpful

Discount codes

Create a 15% discount code for first-time customers:
- Code: WELCOME15
- Valid until: December 31, 2025
- Applies to: All products
- One use per customer

Also create a 20% discount for the Lavender Breeze Candle:
- Code: LAVENDER20
- Valid until: November 30, 2025

Wishlist functionality

Add wishlist functionality that allows users to:
- Add products to their wishlist from any page
- View all wishlisted items on a dedicated page
- Share their wishlist via a unique URL
- Move items from wishlist directly to cart

Step 4: Managing Your Store

You can update products and manage inventory directly through prompts:

Update the price of Lavender Breeze Candle to $28.

Change the description of Vanilla Bean Candle to highlight the wooden wick and 50-hour burn time.

Remove the product Cinnamon Spice Candle.

Display all current products in the store.

This is powerful for quick updates, seasonal changes, or testing different pricing strategies.

Step 5: Claim and Launch Your Store

When you're ready to go live, here's the process:

Claim your store

Claim the store

Lovable will prompt you to claim it. Click Claim, which opens Shopify in a new tab. You'll need to:

1. Log in to Shopify (or create an account)
2. Accept the claim invitation
3. Complete Shopify's KYC verification process
4. Set up payment processing

This starts your 30-day free Shopify trial. After that, you'll need a paid Shopify plan to continue selling.

Publish your store

Once claimed and set up in Shopify:

1. Go to Shopify Admin to activate payments
2. Review your store settings and shipping options
3. Publish your Lovable project
4. Share your store URL with customers!

Your store will be live at your

lovable.app

Managing Products After Launch

Even after claiming your store, you can continue managing it from Lovable:

Add a new product: Peppermint Eucalyptus Candle - $26
Description: Refreshing blend perfect for winter. Clears sinuses and energizes.
Generate an AI image.

Create a holiday collection with products under $30.

Add a 25% off discount code HOLIDAY25 valid through January 15, 2026.

Everything syncs with your live Shopify store automatically.

Pro Tips for Vibecoding eCommerce

Start simple: Get your core products and checkout flow working before adding advanced features.

Use AI images for prototyping: Generate product images quickly, then replace with professional photos later.

Be specific with descriptions: Better product descriptions = better SEO and conversions.

Test the checkout: Before launching, go through the entire purchase flow to ensure everything works.

Think mobile-first: Most eCommerce traffic is mobile—make sure your prompts include mobile considerations.

What You Can Build

The Lovable + Shopify integration is perfect for:

• Physical products: Clothing, accessories, gadgets, home goods
• Digital products: eBooks, courses, templates, music
• Niche brands: Limited-edition drops, local products, curated collections
• Small businesses: Bakeries, coffee shops, craft businesses accepting online orders
• Testing product ideas: Launch quickly to validate demand before scaling
• Seasonal campaigns: Holiday collections, flash sales, special promotions

Final Thoughts

Vibecoding with Lovable transforms eCommerce development from a technical challenge into a creative conversation. You can go from idea to live store in hours instead of weeks, all while maintaining full control over design and functionality.

The key is being specific with your prompts: clearly describe your products, design preferences, and desired features. The AI handles the technical implementation, Shopify handles payments and logistics, and you focus on building a business.

Start simple, iterate quickly, and launch confidently. That's the power of vibecoding eCommerce with Lovable + Shopify.

Happy selling!