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Build a store or catalog with Mythex

A catalog is a browse + detail experience. A store adds cart and checkout — those need a payments provider you bring yourself.

When this is a good fit

  • You need a product grid and product pages this week
  • Inventory can start as mock data or a simple database
  • You are okay wiring Stripe (or another API) when you actually charge cards
Use a dedicated commerce platform if you need tax, subscriptions, and fulfillment as a productized stack on day one.

What you’ll have

  • Collection grid, product detail, cart UI (even if checkout is “coming soon”)
  • Optional database for products and orders
  • Published URL for sharing

Starter prompt

Build it

  1. Start as a catalog. Add checkout in a later turn so the first preview is shoppable to look at.
  2. Put product images in storage rather than huge inline files.
  3. When you are ready to charge: Stripe (BYO keys).
  4. /test grid → product → add to cart.
  5. SEO for category and product titles.
  6. Publish. Pro: custom domain.

Honest limits

  • Payments, tax, and inventory sync are not a built-in Mythex commerce SKU
  • No native Shopify/WooCommerce product — integrate any API if you already have a store
  • App-user accounts (wishlists, order history) need BYO auth