How can I make a shortcode in a Shopify app?

Shopify Apps

Topic summary

Author is building a Shopify app with React and Node and asks how to render HTML from a “shortcode,” i.e., display HTML using a shortcode within the app.

Details provided are minimal: no shortcode syntax, location (app UI vs. theme), or parsing approach is specified. No code, images, or examples are included.

No solutions or best practices are offered yet; the thread has no replies and remains open.

Unanswered points that would guide a solution:

  • Where the shortcode will be used (embedded app, storefront/theme, admin).
  • The exact shortcode format and desired HTML output.
  • Whether parsing should occur client-side (React) or server-side (Node).

Outcome: Request for guidance; no decisions or actions recorded.

Summarized with AI on January 24. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hi There,

I’m creating APP and need help how can I render HTML from the shortcode?

Basically, I have created APP using React and Node, and want to display HTML using shortcode.

Thanks!