Shopify Inventory Guard

This automation watches your Shopify inventory in real time and fires Discord alerts the moment an item is running low or sold out. A webhook receives inventory updates from Shopify, a code step calculates the status flags (low_inventory when available is greater than 0 but under a threshold; out_of_stock when available equals 0), and the flow branches accordingly. For each alert, the workflow queries Shopify’s GraphQL API to fetch the variant title, inventory quantity, and product image, then posts a rich Discord embed to the designated channel. Thresholds and channels are configurable, and the payload includes product image, variant details, and remaining quantity to support instant action.

How it works

• Trigger: Shopify sends an inventory update to the webhook. Code computes low_inventory and out_of_stock from available and inventory_item_id.

• Branching: Two IF nodes route low-stock vs out-of-stock paths.

• Data enrichment: GraphQL calls fetch product/variant title, current inventoryQuantity, and first product image.

• Notification: Discord bot posts an embed with title, variant, remaining quantity, product image, and a clear status message.

• Operator notes: Sticky guidance in the workflow explains Shopify webhook setup and where to replace the store URL; Discord credentials are referenced for channel routing.

Why it’s a game-changer

• Prevents lost sales: Merchandisers get immediate signal to reorder or hide variants.

• Cuts manual checks: No more polling Shopify or refreshing reports—alerts arrive with the context needed to act.

• Reduces errors: Deterministic thresholds and GraphQL lookups ensure accurate quantity and imagery before posting.

• Scales with catalog size: Works across many SKUs; simply reuse the same listener and rules.

Ideal for e-commerce teams, DTC brands, and marketplace sellers who need real-time stock visibility and fast coordination between ops and community channels.
Missed low-stock signals and late OOS updates cost revenue and create poor customer experiences. This build provides a production-ready pipeline with Shopify webhook ingestion, robust status logic, GraphQL enrichment, and Discord embed delivery. For stores with frequent inventory changes, avoiding even a handful of stockouts or delayed updates can justify the investment quickly by preserving sales and reducing manual monitoring time.