Location of code for "Theme Settings" List? Dawn

Topic summary

Main issue: locating the code that defines the “Theme Settings” list/tab in a Shopify Dawn theme after losing a prior customization.

Context: The requester suspects a custom addition but cannot find it in theme.liquid. They shared a screenshot of the Theme Settings sidebar and asked for guidance or a partner to inspect their store.

Key update: A responder states that all Theme Settings (schema) are defined in config/settings_schema.json. This JSON file controls the structure and fields shown in the Theme Settings UI. They suggest searching for this file in the theme editor and offered further help.

Technical note: “Schema” refers to the JSON configuration that declares settings groups, inputs, and tabs displayed in the theme’s customizer.

Outcome/status: Practical direction provided (inspect and edit settings_schema.json). No confirmation yet that the original customization was found or restored. Discussion remains open.

Summarized with AI on December 17. AI used: gpt-5.

What is the location for the code of the “Theme Settings List”?

Someone added special code on another project of mine, but I forgot to back up. I managed to find some of the code he used and import it to my current theme. I can’t just find the code he used to add the tab.

Any partner want to connect to my store and check?

Or any suggestions what I should look for? I tried to look for custom file names under theme.liquid to see if he included anything, don’t think I found anything that pops out

There is a file called settings_schema.json it contains all the schema settings. you can find the file by searching as in the image.

If you need any help you I’ll be more than happy.