How to Check Seatext AI Compatibility with Your Shopify Theme

Seatext AI is compatible with your Shopify theme as long as the theme lets you open the theme code editor and edit theme.liquid. Seatext installs as a JavaScript snippet inside that file, not as a Shopify App Store extension. So the real compatibility test is simple: can you see Layout and theme.liquid in your theme code? If yes, your theme can run Seatext.

You can check this in about two minutes from your Shopify admin. The steps below walk you through the readiness check, the install, and the limits that affect some domains.

What 'compatible with my theme' actually means

Seatext AI works by adding a small piece of JavaScript to your store. The official integration path goes through Shopify's theme editor:

• Admin → Online Store → Themes
• Actions → Edit code
• Layout folder → theme.liquid

If your theme follows Shopify's standard structure, the file exists and you can edit it. That is the core of compatibility. The theme's visual style, section layout, or number of apps does not matter for the initial install.

One important detail: Seatext's script stays inactive until you activate an agent. Installing the snippet does not rewrite your content on its own. This makes the compatibility test a low-risk check.

Quick compatibility checklist (before you install)

• Admin access: You need permission to edit themes in Shopify. Staff with limited permissions may not see “Edit code”.
• Active theme: In Online Store → Themes, find the theme marked as the current theme.
• Edit code: Click the three dots (or Actions) next to the theme and select “Edit code”.
• Layout folder: Open Layout and confirm theme.liquid appears in the file list.
• Optional product template: If you plan to use Seatext’s product description tagging, also look for product.liquid or product-template.liquid.
• Account: Before you can install the script, you need a SEATEXT AI account.
• Real domain: Use a valid production domain. localhost and dynamic development domains are not supported.

Decision criteria: Does your theme pass?

Use these three checks to decide before you spend time pasting code.

Check 1: Can you reach the code editor?

If you can open the theme editor, the standard Seatext installation path is available. If your user permissions block theme code edits, you will need a store owner’s account.

Check 2: Does the Layout folder contain theme.liquid?

Nearly all classic Shopify themes have this file. If it is missing, your store may be a custom or headless setup. In that case the default Seatext install path does not apply, and you should contact Seatext support before buying.

Check 3: Is the domain production-ready?

Seatext links each account to a primary URL. Development URLs like localhost are restricted. Dynamic development domains may not work reliably because Seatext cannot associate traffic with your account. Use a real domain for the test.

Step-by-step installation after the compatibility check

1. Create or log in to your SEATEXT AI account. If you do not have one, create it before you copy any code.
2. Copy the JavaScript code from the Seatext dashboard. This is the snippet that goes into your theme.
3. Log in to Shopify admin and go to Online Store → Themes.
4. Click the three dots next to your active theme, then choose “Edit code”.
5. In the file list, open the Layout folder and select theme.liquid.
6. Paste the Seatext JavaScript snippet into theme.liquid in the location shown in your Seatext account.
7. Click “Save” to preserve the change.
8. Open your storefront and view the page source to confirm the snippet is present.

A common mistake is to paste the snippet into a section file instead of theme.liquid. Theme-wide scripts should live in Layout and theme.liquid so every page loads them.

Optional: Add the tag to product descriptions

If you plan to use Seatext’s product copy or translation agents, you may also want to wrap your product description with the required tag. The integration page gives this process.

1. From your theme code editor, identify the file that renders the product description. This is often product.liquid or product-template.liquid.
2. Find the output code for the product description.
3. Wrap that output with the tag and data attribute described in the Seatext documentation.
4. Save your changes and preview a product page.
5. Use your browser’s developer tools to inspect the HTML source and verify that the data- attribute is present.

Key facts: Seatext AI and Shopify themes

Table takeaway: If your theme has theme.liquid and you can save changes there, the main technical requirement is met. The remaining checks are about accounts and domains, not theme design.

Limitations and exceptions

• Seatext does not support localhost or similar development URLs. Use a real domain.
• If you run multiple domains, you need separate accounts for each domain. Do not reuse the same script on two production sites.
• Dynamic development domains may not associate traffic correctly with your account.
• If your store uses a headless setup without a standard theme.liquid, the default install guide will not match. Contact Seatext support for the correct method.
• Installing the snippet does not alter your content until activation, but you should still test on a valid staging domain before changing a live store.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install an app from the Shopify App Store?

No. The Seatext Shopify integration uses a JavaScript snippet that you paste into theme.liquid. You do not install a Shopify app to add the base script.

What if my theme does not have theme.liquid?

That is uncommon for classic Shopify themes. If you cannot find the file, your build may be custom or headless, so the default installation route does not apply. Ask Seatext support for a compatible method.

Can I use the same Seatext account on a development and a production domain?

No. Each SEATEXT AI account is linked to a single primary URL. Create a separate account for each domain.

Will installing Seatext break my theme?

The script is inactive until you activate an agent, which helps protect your site content during setup. Still, keep a backup of your theme or use a test domain before saving changes.

How do I confirm the snippet is installed?

Save your changes, preview a page, and view the HTML source with your browser’s developer tools. The Seatext script should be there. For product descriptions, check that the data- attribute appears in the source.

Can I use Seatext with a custom theme?

Yes, if the custom theme uses Shopify’s standard theme structure and lets you edit theme.liquid. The compatibility test is the same for custom and pre-built themes.