Item Explorer
Elevate your point of sale with POS metafields. Complex product data — dimensions, materials, care notes, warranties — viewed right on the POS screen where your staff need it.
Take control of your product data like never before. Item Explorer extends your Point of Sale by surfacing custom metafields on your products directly in the POS interface. Whether you’re a retail store, pop-up shop or mobile seller, it streamlines product management and lifts the customer experience.
Go beyond the standard product attributes. Capture and store the details that matter to your business — dimensions and materials, special instructions, warranty details. If it belongs on a product, a metafield can hold it, and your staff can see it.
Item Explorer integrates directly with Shopify POS — no workarounds, no hassle. Open the metafields view straight from the POS interface and manage custom metafields on the spot. Say goodbye to manual data lookups and hello to accuracy at the counter.
Install Item Explorer from the Shopify App Store and start harnessing custom metafields at your point of sale. Flexibility and control, in today’s competitive retail landscape — set up in minutes, with a free trial to start.
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What is Item Explorer?+
Item Explorer (formerly POS Metafields) is a Shopify app designed to extend the capabilities of your Point of Sale system by letting you view and manage custom metafields on your products directly from your POS interface.
How does it work?+
After installing the app, you can access the Metafields section in your POS system. From there, you can add, edit, or delete custom metafields for your products, enabling you to store additional information beyond the standard product attributes.
What are metafields, and why are they useful?+
Metafields are custom fields that you can use to store additional information about your products, such as dimensions, materials, or special instructions. They provide flexibility and customisation beyond the standard product attributes, allowing you to tailor your product data to your specific needs.
What types of information can I store?+
You can store various types of information using metafields, including text, numbers, dates, and even images. This versatility lets you capture a wide range of product details and attributes directly within your POS system.
How can I benefit from using it?+
Item Explorer helps you enhance the accuracy and completeness of your product data, streamline your inventory management processes, and provide more detailed information to your customers. It also lets you customise your POS system to better suit your business.
Is it compatible with all POS systems?+
Item Explorer is specifically designed for Shopify POS and integrates seamlessly with your existing setup. Whether you’re using Shopify POS for retail stores, pop-up shops, or mobile sales, it enhances your product management capabilities.
Is it secure?+
Yes — we prioritise the security and privacy of your data. Item Explorer complies with Shopify’s security standards and does not store any sensitive information beyond what is necessary for the app’s functionality.
How do I get started?+
Simply install the app from the Shopify App Store, and you’ll be ready to start using custom metafields on your products directly from your POS interface. The interface makes it easy to manage your product data in a few clicks.
Can I bulk import or export metafields?+
Yes — you can bulk import or export metafields using CSV files, making it convenient to update or transfer large amounts of product data efficiently.
What if I hit issues or have more questions?+
Contact our support team — we’re here to help and make sure you have a seamless experience with the app.