'Gift' with purchase, 1 per item type/SKU

Topic summary

Main need: Automatically add a tasting notes product to each order with quantity equal to the number of distinct wine SKUs (per SKU, not per bottle or order value), so the warehouse sends the correct inserts.

Requirements:

  • Run in the background; a cart line item labeled complimentary tasting notes is acceptable, but no pop-ups or claim-your-gift flows.
  • Quantity must be based on unique SKUs.
  • Must not interfere with automatic discounts triggered by customer tags.
  • Must pass through to warehousing software as part of the order data.

Clarification: Adding on the storefront is acceptable if it auto-adds the item with the correct quantity and stays unobtrusive; adding via Admin was noted as not supported by known apps.

Latest update: A vendor proposed an app that adds items to orders after checkout and before import to accounting/3PL tools, claiming configurable rules that match the per-SKU requirement. App and short setup video links were provided.

Status: No confirmation of adoption or testing yet. Impact on existing automatic discounts and exact behavior remain unverified; discussion appears open.

Summarized with AI on December 30. AI used: gpt-5.

@LevantineHill So the gift needs to be added in Shopify admin, not in the storefront, right? I’m not aware of apps doing that as we speak.