Manifest Launchers are a powerful way for merchants to open Manifest exactly where buyers need it. Whether it's a link, button, floating bar, or any custom entry point, Manifest can now launch with a specific intent, message, or workflow preloaded.
This allows you to deliver a contextual, tailored AI experience anywhere on your website.
Key Highlights & Features:
Trigger Manifest from Anywhere – Add launchers to any page or element across your store, including buttons, links, banners, emails, and custom components.
Start with Context – Launch Manifest with a predefined intent, workflow, or custom initial message to give buyers an instant, relevant starting point.
Guide Users into the Right Flow – Direct buyers into specific journeys (e.g., order tracking, sizing assistance, checkout help) without requiring manual navigation.
Easy Integration Options – Use either the auto-generated link or JavaScript function based on your needs—no coding required unless you choose the JS method.
Consistent Experience Even When Hidden – Launchers work even if the assistant widget is not visible on the page.
Seamless Buyer Experience – Ensures Manifest opens exactly when the buyer needs help, improving discoverability and engagement.
Example Use Cases:
Order Email Link
Add a link in order confirmation emails like: “Ask AI about your order status”. Clicking it opens Manifest with order-tracking intent already loaded.Product Page – Size Guide
A “Size Guide” link opens Manifest with sizing-assistance preloaded.Checkout Help Button
A “Need Help?” button triggers Manifest to guide buyers with payment or delivery questions.
Manifest becomes a context-aware assistant available at the right place, right moment, and with the right intent.
How to Create Manifest Launchers:
Navigate to your Manifest Dashboard.
Go to Interactive Content → Manifest Launchers.
Click New Trigger.
A "Create New Trigger" modal will appear.
Enter the name, initial chatbot text, and select intent or workflow.
If you choose workflow, your created journey agents will be shown with status.
If you choose intent, a dropdown list of available intents will appear.
Select an intent or workflow.
Click Save.
You’ll now see the launcher added to the list—newest items appear at the top.
If you want you can delete the create launcher using delete icon
How to Use Manifest Launchers:
After creating a launcher, you can use it in two ways:
1. Open via Link
Open Manifest directly from any page using a generated link.
How to Use
Copy the generated launcher link.
Add it to a button, hyperlink, banner, or anywhere in your Shopify theme.
Share the link with customers if needed.
Example:
If your webpage is:
https://yourstore.com/page
The generated link may look like:
https://yourstore.com/page?open_manifest=true...
2. Open via JavaScript:
Trigger Manifest using custom JavaScript—useful for buttons or advanced theme customization.
How to Use
Copy the generated function, e.g.:
window.bik_widget.open();
Attach it to any click event in your Liquid or custom scripts.
Example:
document.getElementById('yourButtonName').onclick = function() { window.bik_widget.open(...); };
Manifest Launchers work even if the assistant widget is hidden on the page.
FAQs
1) Where can I add Manifest Launchers?
You can add launchers on any page where Manifest AI is enabled—product pages, checkout pages, blogs, banners, buttons, or emails.
2) Do Manifest Launchers work if the assistant widget is hidden?
Yes. Launchers work even when the assistant is hidden, ensuring the chatbot opens only when a user clicks the trigger.
3) What is the difference between launching via link and via JavaScript?
Link: Ideal for buttons, text links, or email triggers.
JavaScript: Ideal for advanced theme edits, onclick events, or custom UI components.
Both methods offer the same functionality.
4) Can I set a custom opening message?
Yes. Every launcher allows you to add a custom initial message that appears when Manifest opens.
5) What happens if a user reloads the page after clicking a launcher link?
The manifest assistant will open only when the link parameter is present.
A normal page refresh won’t re-trigger the launcher.
For further assistance or to raise feature requests related to Manifest Launchers, please contact [email protected].