Shopify Inbox upgrade?

Topic summary

A user is inquiring about potential AI-powered upgrades to Shopify Inbox. Specifically, they’re asking when Shopify might integrate AI Agent functionality into the native Inbox system.

Key features requested:

  • Integration with the knowledge base app
  • Incorporation of MCP (Model Context Protocol) agents currently available for custom development

Current status:

  • MCP agents exist but are only accessible for custom development
  • No timeline or confirmation provided for native Inbox integration

The question remains unanswered, with no official response about implementation plans or expected release dates.

Summarized with AI on October 29. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

When might we expect to see an update to the Shopify Inbox system to include AI Agent functionality covered by the knowledge base app and the other MCP agents in development?

You have the MCP agents up and running for custom development. I would hope to see these integrated into the native Shopify Inbox system.

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Shopify is working hard to integrate AI capabilities many core products. I don’t have a precise information regarding Inbox at this time. Keep an eye out on https://changelog.shopify.com/ and our upcoming Winter Editions announcement. Shopify Editions

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