ShopForge
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.
What CI/CD capabilities are included?
ShopForge includes automated build and deploy pipelines triggered by Git pushes. You can run PHPUnit, PHPStan, and custom test suites on every commit, with automated code quality checks and zero-downtime deployments to production. Rollback to any previous deployment is instant.