AI-built Shopify app approved after 16-day review delayed by video requirement

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An AI agent built and submitted the Sizecurve Shopify app on September 13, 2026. The app, which analyzes inventory data, faced a 16-day review process concluding on September 29. The primary delay resulted from Shopify requiring a configuration screencast video, which the AI could not produce without human assistance. The review's longest obstacle was creating a two-minute demonstration video, not technical or security issues. The app is now live with subscription pricing after approval.

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