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:

   • Node.js: Download here
   • Git: Download here
   • Package Manager: Choose one from npm, pnpm, yarn, or Homebrew.

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