Product descriptions
Approved product-description HTML is written to the Shopify product description field.
Publishing and uninstall safety
What happens to Shopify content when you uninstall an app?
With Lumi, approved updates are written to Shopify product fields—not shown through a storefront content overlay.
Published updates remain in Shopify after uninstall. Lumi then removes its stored shop data, so generation history, settings, and other Lumi records are no longer available in the app.
Last reviewed August 3, 2026
Direct answer
Your published Shopify content stays in Shopify
Lumi publishes approved descriptions, product-image alt text, SEO titles, and SEO descriptions through Shopify product and media APIs. Published updates remain in those Shopify fields after uninstall; uninstall does not restore the previous field values.
Where content lives
Native product fields instead of storefront overlays
A content app can either update Shopify data or place a separate presentation layer over the storefront. Lumi uses Shopify's product and media mutations for supported catalog content.
Product-image alt text
Approved alt text is written to the matching Shopify product media or file record.
SEO titles and descriptions
Eligible plans can publish approved SEO titles and SEO descriptions to Shopify's product SEO fields.
No accessibility overlay claim
Lumi's catalog-content workflow does not present itself as a storefront accessibility overlay or a replacement for theme and manual accessibility work.
After uninstall
Separate Shopify content from Lumi account data
Published catalog fields and Lumi's internal records have different lifecycles. Merchants should understand both before installing or removing any content app.
Published fields remain
Content already applied to Shopify stays in the product or media field until someone changes it in Shopify or through another authorized app.
Lumi records are deleted
When Shopify sends the authenticated uninstall webhook, Lumi deletes its stored shop data, including app settings, generation jobs, brand analysis, scan records, and sessions.
Previous values are not restored
Uninstalling does not roll product fields back to their earlier wording. Review and edit any field you want to change before or after removing the app.
Exports should be saved first
If your plan provides completed alt-text fix exports or other downloadable records, save anything your team needs before uninstalling.
Permission checklist
What to check before authorizing a Shopify content app
Lumi's current Shopify configuration requests product and file read/write access so it can inspect supported catalog content and publish approved updates.
Match permissions to the job
Product and file access is required for product descriptions, SEO fields, product-image alt text, and supported file alt text. Lumi does not request theme read/write scopes for this workflow.
Confirm the review model
Review-before-publish is the standard Lumi workflow. Optional auto-apply is plan-gated and should be enabled only when it matches your process.
Test with a small group
Start with a limited product selection, check the generated draft and final Shopify field, and confirm the result before processing more products.
Know the deletion boundary
Uninstall removes Lumi's stored shop data but does not remove or revert content already published to Shopify fields.
Frequently asked questions
Will my published content disappear if I uninstall Lumi?
No. Content already published to supported Shopify product or media fields remains there until it is edited in Shopify or by another authorized app.
Does uninstall restore my previous product content?
No. Uninstalling Lumi does not roll Shopify fields back to earlier values. Review or export the information you need and edit any field you want to change.
What Lumi data is deleted after uninstall?
Lumi's authenticated uninstall cleanup deletes stored shop data such as settings, sessions, generation jobs, brand analysis, and scan records. Published Shopify field values are separate and remain in Shopify.
Does Lumi use a storefront accessibility overlay?
No. Lumi's supported catalog fixes update Shopify product or media fields. It does not claim to be a storefront accessibility overlay or a complete accessibility solution.
Which Shopify permissions does Lumi use for catalog content?
Lumi's current configuration requests read and write access for products and files. Those scopes support reading product context and publishing approved descriptions, SEO fields, and supported image or file alt text.
Continue your research
See the review-before-publish workflowUnderstand how drafts move from generation to approved Shopify updates.Compare Lumi plansReview credits, batch sizes, scans, history, and optional automation.Compare Shopify content toolsChoose between focused catalog remediation and broader SEO approaches.Read the privacy policyReview Lumi's current privacy and data-handling terms.
Start with a reviewable Shopify content workflow
Try Lumi with a small product group, review the drafts, and inspect the resulting Shopify fields before expanding the project.