What is the Bulk Editor?
The Bulk Editor allows you to create, update, or delete metafields in bulk for all resources (products, collections, etc.) or a filtered selection in just a couple of clicks.
Accessing the Feature
Navigate to Shopify admin → Apps → Metafield Studio → Bulk Actions → Bulk Editor
Supported Resources
Products, collections, orders, customers, draft orders, locations, and other Shopify resources.
note
Pages, blogs, and blog posts (articles) are currently unsupported due to Shopify GraphQL API limitations.
Filtering System
Simple Mode
- Item selection Select specific resources from grids
- Saved searches Quickly switch between saved search configurations
- Sort and pagination Control result ordering and navigate pages
- Search and filter panel Quick access to search functionality
Advanced Mode
- Custom configurable queries Build precise targeting criteria
- Multiple filter conditions Combine with AND/OR logic
- Nested rule groups Create complex filtering expressions
- Preview functionality See matching resources before running actions
Bulk Action Configuration
Run up to 5 concurrent bulk actions at the same time.
Three Metafield Selection Approaches
- From existing definitions/sets Browse your configured metafield definitions and sets
- Copy from resources Duplicate metafields from other products or entities
- Manual entry Specify namespace, key, and type directly
Supported Operations
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Create or update | Add new metafields or update existing values |
| Change namespace/key | Rename metafields across resources |
| Delete | Remove metafields in bulk |
| Manage list values | Add, replace, append, or remove list items |