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Getting Started

Welcome to PDF Guru! In just under five minutes, you'll be on your way to seamlessly integrating PDFs into your Shopify store. Let's dive in.

Getting Started​

Get started with adding a new PDF.

Installation Instructions:​

  1. Find PDF Guru in the Shopify App Store: Navigate to the PDF Guru listing in the Shopify App Store. Look for the 'Install' button located at the upper left side of the page.

  2. Install the App: Click on 'Install' and follow the prompts. You'll need to agree to our app policies as part of this process.

  3. Complete Installation: Finish the installation process, and PDF Guru will be ready to use in your Shopify store.

Initial Setup:​

  1. Upload Your First PDF: The first step is to upload a PDF file to the app. This process is straightforward and user-friendly. You can see how in the detailed description Upload a PDF in the PDF Guru - Basics section.

  2. Display PDF in Storefront: Once your PDF is uploaded, it'll receive a unique ID. To display this PDF in your store, simply paste this ID into any text field on your Shopify site. Our script will automatically convert this ID into a clickable link, making your PDF accessible to your customers.

Or try Docusaurus immediately with docusaurus.new.

What you'll need​

  • Node.js version 18.0 or above:
    • When installing Node.js, you are recommended to check all checkboxes related to dependencies.

Generate a new site​

Generate a new Docusaurus site using the classic template.

The classic template will automatically be added to your project after you run the command:

npm init docusaurus@latest my-website classic

You can type this command into Command Prompt, Powershell, Terminal, or any other integrated terminal of your code editor.

The command also installs all necessary dependencies you need to run Docusaurus.

Start your site​

Run the development server:

cd my-website
npm run start

The cd command changes the directory you're working with. In order to work with your newly created Docusaurus site, you'll need to navigate the terminal there.

The npm run start command builds your website locally and serves it through a development server, ready for you to view at http://localhost:3000/.

Open docs/intro.md (this page) and edit some lines: the site reloads automatically and displays your changes.