Adding a Channel

Adding a channel to Merchkit takes just a few clicks. When you select a channel, Merchkit automatically loads the channel's template attributes, category views, and default AI prompts — everything is ready to go.

Step 1: Open the Channels Section

In your Merchkit sidebar, locate the Channels section. You'll see icons for any channels you've already added.

[SCREENSHOT: Channels section in sidebar]

Step 2: Click "+ Add Channel"

At the bottom of the Channels section, click the + Add Channel button.

A modal window opens showing all available channels organized by type.

[SCREENSHOT: Add Channel modal with available channels]

Step 3: Select Your Channel

Browse the available channels and click the one you want to add:

• Wayfair — Furniture and home décor marketplace
• Walmart — Major retail marketplace
• Amazon — E-commerce giant
• Google Merchant — Google Shopping feeds
• Shopify — Your own storefront
• Mirakl platforms — (Mathis, Mine, Rue La La, etc.)
• Nordstrom Rack — Luxury marketplace
• ChatGPT / GEO — AI assistant channels
• Houzz — Home design marketplace

[SCREENSHOT: Channel selection list]

Once you select a channel, Merchkit immediately loads the channel's attribute templates and default AI prompts. The channel appears in your sidebar — click it to open its dedicated grid view.

[SCREENSHOT: Channel added to sidebar]

What Happens Next

Once your channel is added:

• The channel grid view opens — You see all channel-specific attributes ready to be filled
• Default prompts are loaded — Merchkit pre-configures AI prompts for common attributes
• You're ready to generate — Select SKUs and generate channel content

If this is your first time adding a channel, start with Understanding the Channel Grid View to see how to navigate and use your new channel.

Next Steps

Now that your channel is added, explore Understanding the Channel Grid View to learn how to navigate and work with channel-specific attributes.