Getting Started

Download and Install

Download the HFProductManager installer and run it on your Windows computer.

• Download ProductManager-Setup.exe
• Run the installer and follow the prompts
• .NET 8 runtime is included - no separate download needed
• Launch HFProductManager from the Start Menu

Create a Custom App in Shopify

HFProductManager connects to your store using a custom app with Client ID and Client Secret. Here's how to create one:

• Log in to your Shopify Admin
• Go to Settings > Apps and sales channels
• Click Develop apps (you may need to enable developer access first)
• Click Create an app and give it a name like "HFProductManager"
• Go to Configuration and click Configure Admin API scopes
• Enable these scopes:
  • read_products and write_products - Product management
  • read_inventory and write_inventory - Inventory management
  • read_locations - Inventory locations
  • read_product_listings - Product listings
  • read_orders and read_all_orders - Sales reports
  • read_publications and write_publications - Sales channels
  • read_content - Page references in metafields
  • read_files - File references in metafields
• Click Save, then go to API credentials
• Click Install app to install it on your store
• Copy the Client ID and Client Secret from the Settings page

Connect Your Store

Enter your store details and API credentials in HFProductManager:

• Click Add Store in the toolbar (or go to File > Manage Stores)
• Enter your store name (just the subdomain, e.g., mystore not mystore.myshopify.com)
• Paste your Client ID and Client Secret
• Click Test Connection to verify
• Click Save

HFProductManager will automatically obtain an access token using your credentials and sync your products from Shopify. This may take a few minutes for large catalogs.

The Basic Workflow

HFProductManager follows a simple Filter → Select → Edit workflow:

• Filter: Use the search box or advanced filters to find products
• Select: Click to select one product, or Ctrl+Click/Shift+Click for multiple
• Edit: Use inline editing (click a cell) or bulk operations (toolbar buttons)

Changes are saved locally first, then synced back to Shopify when you're ready.

Explore Key Features

Now you're ready to explore what HFProductManager can do:

• Bulk Price Edit: Select products and click "Bulk Edit" > "Prices"
• AI Descriptions: Set up your AI provider in Settings, then use "Bulk Edit" > "AI Descriptions"
• Import/Export: Use File > Import Products or File > Export Products
• Collections: Manage collections from the Collections menu
• Reports: Generate catalog reports from File > Reports

Check the full documentation for detailed guides on each feature.