Before submitting theme do i need to install ruby for theme check?

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Topic summary

A developer has built a Shopify theme and is preparing to submit it to Shopify’s theme store. They encountered requirements around theme validation and have two main questions:

Theme Check Installation:

  • Seeking confirmation on whether Ruby installation is necessary to run theme check
  • Looking for guidance on the overall theme check process to identify potential issues before submission

Configuration File Uncertainty:

  • Unsure about the proper content and purpose of the .theme-check.yml file
  • Currently has a basic configuration that extends “strict” and ignores map files in the assets folder
  • Wants to verify if their current configuration is correct or if additional settings are needed

The discussion remains unanswered with no responses yet providing clarification on either the Ruby requirement or the configuration file setup.

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I built a theme now i want to upload a theme to the shopify but before submitting I have to add this file .theme-check.yml in my root but i get to know that for checking the theme I have to install ruby is this true? Can anyone let me know how to do this theme check process. SO i can get know is there any issue with my theme file

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Hey i have one doubt also in .theme-check.yml what should i write in that file? I have written this code is this correct or i have to write something else because I’m confuse about this .theme check file what is the use of this file.

extends: strict
ignore:

  • assets/*.map