# Extend theme with apps **URL:** \ **Category:** Partners Discussion\ **Tags:** Setting-Up\ **Created:** [June 25, 2024, 6:25am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/extend-theme-with-apps/334158 "2024-06-25T06:25:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1 ## AI-generated summary Custom Shopify app built with Laravel seeks a way to programmatically modify a store’s theme at install time. The goal is to insert buttons or display metafield values directly in the theme via custom code. Key constraints: - Must avoid Theme App Extensions (no app blocks or app embeds). - Changes should be injected into the theme itself upon app installation. Context/terms: - Metafields: custom data fields in Shopify that store additional information to be shown in the storefront. - App blocks/embeds: standard extension methods for adding app UI to Online Store 2.0 themes (explicitly not desired here). Request: - Guidance on how to achieve theme integration via custom code rather than extension mechanisms. Status: - No responses or solutions yet; the question remains open with no agreed approach provided.
**Author:** ![amalamruthasoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@amalamruthasoma](https://community.shopify.com/u/amalamruthasoma)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 6:25am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/extend-theme-with-apps/334158/1 "2024-06-25T06:25:50Z")
Hi, I create a custom Shopify app using Laravel. I need to inject buttons or metafield values into the theme when the app is installed. How can I achieve this? By using custom code. not by app blocks and app embeds.