+Conversion
+Conversion driven by improved search and discovery
Key metrics
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90%faster product description creation with Meta Magic
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AI-poweredVisual and semantic product search powered by AI
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10+Multilingual product descriptions to support global markets
About the Client
Industry
E-commerce Technology
Client overview
Commercy.ai is a startup dedicated to enhancing the Shopify experience through AI-driven solutions. Their mission is to automate routine tasks for Shopify merchants, allowing them to focus on growth and customer engagement.
The Challenge
Problem statement
Shopify merchants often grapple with time-consuming tasks like optimizing product searches and crafting compelling product descriptions.
Context
In the competitive e-commerce landscape, efficiency and customer experience are paramount. Merchants need tools that can automate and enhance these aspects without compromising quality.
Pain points
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Poor product search experience limiting conversions -
Manual creation of product descriptions consuming time and resources -
Difficulty maintaining consistency and SEO across product catalogs
The Solution
Approach
Develop a suite of AI-powered tools tailored for Shopify merchants to automate and enhance key aspects of their online stores
Technologies used
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Image and Text-Based Semantic Search, Multilingual Generation, Shopify API, Shopify Admin API, Shopify Polaris Components, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Vector Database
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Implementation detailsPhase 1. Initial AssessmentIdentified key areas where AI could significantly impact merchant operations, focusing on search functionality and content creation.
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Implementation detailsPhase 2: Development/ Implementation-
Searchy AI: An advanced AI search engine that combines semantic text understanding and natural language processing. Customers can type queries to find the most relevant product match. It understands context, synonyms, and even typos to return accurate results that boost discovery and conversion. Implemented as a Shopify plugin using Shopify APIs, Polaris components, and Next.js with a PostgreSQL and vector DB backend.
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Meta Magic: A content automation engine that creates engaging, SEO-optimized product descriptions and meta tags. Merchants choose tone of voice, target market language, and more. Outputs are high-converting, multilingual, and tailored to product specifics. Built as a Shopify plugin leveraging Shopify Admin API and integrated with the merchant store backend.
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Implementation detailsPhase 3: Testing and LaunchConducted rigorous testing to ensure tool effectiveness and seamless integration with Shopify. Launched the tools with user-friendly interfaces and onboarding guides.
Results and Impact
Key outcomes
90%
90% time savings on content creation tasks
Global reach
Global reach enabled through multilingual content support
Client feedback
Marcus Sepp
A Shopify merchant
Searchy AI helped our customers find the right product instantly. Meta Magic saved us hours every week. Game-changer for our Shopify store
Tech Stack
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Backend
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Supabase Postgres + Auth for primary data and identity
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Inngest for jobs, queues, scheduling; Redis for caching, pub/sub, and rate limits
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Self-hosted LLM inference (secure, isolated) and self-hosted vector DB for embeddings + semantic search
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Shopify Admin/Storefront GraphQL + Webhooks for sync and app flows; Postmark for transactional email
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Frontend
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Next.js (App Router, Server Components, API routes)
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React UI following Shopify Polaris patterns
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Embedded app via Shopify App Bridge with OAuth/session tokens
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Internationalization and rich editor workflows for product content
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Infrastructure
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Containerized services for LLM, vector DB, and Redis
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Supabase managed DB, storage, and auth
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Environment-scoped config and secrets management
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Webhook processing with retries and DLQs orchestrated by Inngest
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Security
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Data isolation: all LLM/vector processing remains on self-hosted services
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Supabase Row-Level Security and strict API route guards
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Token-scoped Shopify API access, key rotation, and HMAC webhook verification
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Redis-backed rate limiting plus audit logging for abuse prevention
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Key Takeaways
Key takeaways
Lessons learned
Tailoring AI tools specifically to e-commerce workflows proved critical for success. When solutions are aligned with real merchant needs—like automating descriptions, enhancing search, and supporting multiple languages—they not only unlock major efficiency gains but also elevate customer experience at every touchpoint.
Key takeaways
Scalability
The tools were built with Shopify-first integration in mind, ensuring smooth adoption without heavy technical overhead. Their modular architecture allows them to handle rapidly expanding product catalogs and to scale across international markets, making them future-proof as merchants grow.
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