01
Connect catalog & metafield exports
Deliverable: Normalized SKU + Metafield SnapshotIngest your upcoming launch slice via Shopify product exports, custom metafield CSVs or read-only catalog snapshots.
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How Metafield Gate works.
Follow the inputs, review rules and handoffs — from your first sample to a human-approved output.
Early access — concierge onboarding- 01Connect catalog & metafield exportsNormalized SKU + Metafield Snapshot
- 02Run category schema & enum rulesRule Validation Matrix
- 03Triage blocking vs. warning exceptionsPrioritized Exception Queue
- 04Approve launch readiness gateReviewed Launch-Readiness Report
Step-by-step operational pipeline
Define required fields by product type, validate catalog exports against your rules, and get a launch-readiness report with the exact SKU, failed rule, severity and suggested fix.
02
Run category schema & enum rules
Deliverable: Rule Validation MatrixEvaluate each SKU against required fields, allowed vocabulary lists, regex patterns and cross-field dependencies.
03
Triage blocking vs. warning exceptions
Deliverable: Prioritized Exception QueueSeparate launch-blocking defects (missing size guide, blank price/barcode) from non-blocking merchandising warnings.
04
Approve launch readiness gate
Deliverable: Reviewed Launch-Readiness ReportExport clean remediation sheets for your catalog team and sign off on the verified launch readiness report.
SAMPLE WORKFLOW INSPECTOR
Read-first guardrails active
Metafield Gate / sample exception & output view
| Item / Record | Rule Observation | Decision Status |
|---|---|---|
| BOOT-021 | Size guide missing | Review |
| TEE-108 | Material value outside rules | Review |
| CAP-012 | Required fields present | Ready |
Read-first setup and agreed change controls
1. Read-First Input
Product export, a separate metafield export where needed, required-field rules and your launch schedule. Standard Shopify CSV exports can be paired with custom metafield feeds.
2. Rule & Guardrail Engine
Read-only validation by default — never mutates live storefront data without your team’s approval.
3. Concierge Scope
Concierge onboarding configures your first catalog slice and rule set, followed by recurring pre-launch validation checks.
What your team brings to onboarding
Product export, a separate metafield export where needed, required-field rules and your launch schedule. Standard Shopify CSV exports can be paired with custom metafield feeds.
Ready to calibrate Metafield Gate on your store? Request access to walk through a sample export or staging workflow directly with our team.
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