Can I use my own domain?
Yes. ShopForge manages custom URLs and automatically provisions and renews SSL certificates for your domains.
Can I change the PHP version?
Yes. You can switch between PHP versions from your dev environment settings to match your project requirements or test compatibility.
Do I need to install anything locally?
No. Everything runs in the cloud. You just need a modern web browser. There's no need to install Docker, DDEV, PHP, MySQL, or any other dependencies on your local machine.
What is a Cloud-Based Dev Environment (CBDE)?
A CBDE is a complete Shopware development setup running in the cloud, accessible from any browser. It includes a Cloud IDE (VS Code), Shopware CLI, Composer, Adminer for database management, and Git — everything you need to develop Shopware plugins, themes, and customizations. CBDEs integrate directly with ShopForge's CI/CD pipelines and multi-environment workflows.
Can I export my data from an ephemeral store?
Yes. You can export products, configurations, and database dumps from your ephemeral store before it expires. If you have a Cloud Dev Environment, you can also use Git to version your customizations.
Can I install plugins on an ephemeral store?
Absolutely. You have full admin access — you can install plugins from the Shopware Store, upload custom plugins, configure themes, and modify any settings just as you would on a production store.
Can I extend the life of my ephemeral store?
Yes. From your Cloud Dev Environment, you can pause, unpause, and extend the life of ephemeral stores. If you need a persistent store, you can upgrade to a hosted plan.
What is an ephemeral store?
An ephemeral store is a temporary, fully functional Shopware 6 site cloned from a template. You get full admin access to explore, test, and demo. After 6 hours, the store is paused. If it remains paused and isn't extended, it's automatically cleaned up.
Which Git providers are supported?
ShopForge integrates with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket for Git-based workflows, PR previews, and CI/CD triggers.
What are PR preview environments?
Every pull request can automatically get its own live Shopware instance. Reviewers can test changes in a real, running store before merging — not just read code diffs. Preview environments are created automatically and cleaned up when the PR is merged or closed.