We are deprecating the --force flag on the shopify app deploy and shopify app release commands. The flag will be removed in a Shopify CLI release in May 2026. The --force flag skips all confirmation prompts, including for extension deletions that can permanently remove data on installed shops.
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| Platform | Shopify |
|---|---|
| Effective date | No date published |
| Precision | n/a |
| Published | 2026-03-25 |
| Categories | Breaking / action requiredDeprecation |
| Tags | Action Required, Deprecation announcement, Tools |
| Official source | Shopify developer changelog ↗ |
| Fetched | 2026-10-17T03:44:00+00:00 |
| First seen | 2026-10-17T01:05:46+00:00 |
| Status | Listed by the source |
| Stable ID | shopify-b7d026a555 · JSON |