Shopify's Global Catalog REST API (discover.shopifyapps.com/global/…) stops serving traffic on November 2, 2026, according to Shopify's developer changelog; apps must move to Global Catalog MCP at catalog.shopify.com/api/ucp/mcp before then, and the separate REST Admin API is not affected by this date.
in 16 days · Confirmed by Shopify · Source: Shopify developer changelog ↗ · published · Last checked
Endpoint map
| REST endpoint | Global Catalog MCP tool |
|---|---|
/global/v2/search | search_catalog |
/global/v2/p/{upid} | get_product with gid://shopify/p/{upid} |
/global/v2/p/by-variant/{vid} | get_product with gid://shopify/ProductVariant/{id} |
/global/v2/lookup | lookup_catalog (batches up to 50) |
Related Shopify deadlines
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| passed | Storefront Catalog MCP now implements UCP Breaking / action requiredDeprecation |
| in 76 days | Expiring offline access tokens required for all public apps as of January 1, 2027 Breaking / action required |
| in 135 days | Script tags are deprecated and will stop running on March 1, 2027 Breaking / action requiredDeprecation |
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FAQ
- Is the Shopify REST Admin API shutting down on November 2?
- No. That date is for the Global Catalog REST API. The REST Admin API has been legacy since October 1, 2024, with no shutdown date published.
- Do I need new credentials for Global Catalog MCP?
- No, per Shopify. Keep generating bearer tokens from Dev Dashboard client credentials.
- What replaces bulk lookup?
lookup_catalog, up to 50 identifiers per request.- Do saved catalogs still work?
- Yes, through
catalog.catalog_idon the MCP tools.
Source: Shopify developer changelog. Last checked . Record ID shopify-b9a63bd92b · JSON.