How to Download a Shopify Theme Locally

This guide explains how to download, modify, and develop Shopify themes locally—including the Dawn theme. Follow these steps to set up your development environment, clone a theme, and work on it locally.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

  1. Text Editor:
    We recommend Visual Studio Code.

  2. Shopify Partner Account:
    Create an account via Shopify Partners.

  3. Shopify CLI:
    Install the Shopify CLI after setting up these tools:

Use one of the following commands to install the Shopify CLI: