š¤ What Are AI-Powered Attributes?
AI-powered attributes are optional data fields that Dropstitch can fill in automatically based on your uploaded images. These attributes are perfect for enriching your listings with detailed, context-specific informationāwithout the manual work.
Examples include:
Music Artist ā for band t-shirts or tour merch
Football Team ā for vintage sportswear
Jeans Wash ā like acid wash, stonewash, etc.
Theme ā general theme of the garment
š ļø How to Enable AI Attributes
Go to Settings ā Preferences ā Custom Attributes
Browse the available attributes
Toggle on the ones you want to use
These will appear as new columns in your Listing Grid
After image analysis, Dropstitch will auto-fill these values
You can edit these values at any time by clicking the cell in the grid and updating the value.
āļø Manual Custom Attributes
Manual attributes allow you to define and manage your own custom data fields. These are ideal for structured details that AI doesnāt need to extractāfor example, a condition grade, warehouse location, or internal stock codes.
Supported attribute types:
Text (e.g., āLimited Editionā)
Number (e.g., item weight or sleeve length)
Single select dropdown (e.g., sizes like S/M/L)
Multi-select (e.g., tags like āfestival, y2k, meshā)
āļø How to Create Manual Attributes
Go to Settings ā Preferences ā Custom Attributes
Click Create new attribute
Choose a name and data type
Decide whether it should be added to your product tags or metafields (Shopify specific)
Your new attribute will now show up in the Listing Grid for every new product
You can fill in values manually or use bulk-editing features to speed up the process.
š§ Using Attributes in Templates
Both AI and manual attributes can be inserted into your dynamic templates for titles and descriptions. Just use the attribute name as a placeholder in your templateāfor example:
Vintage @decade @brand @garment_type - @size
If the attribute is filled in, Dropstitch will automatically add it to your final listing text.
š” Best Practices
Only enable the attributes youāll actually useāthis keeps your grid clean and focused
Use manual attributes for operational details and internal data
Use AI attributes to enhance your product storytelling and discoverability
Customize attribute labels if needed (e.g., rename āMusic Artistā to āBandā)
Combine with bulk actions to update multiple items at once
Connect custom attributes to your tags or metafields to use them as data points in your Shopify environment
āTroubleshooting
AI didnāt detect the right value?
ā You can always overwrite it manually.
Not seeing your custom attribute in the grid?
ā Scroll all the way to the right in your listing grid, new attributes are added there. You can drag and drop them to your preferred position.
š§© Summary
Custom attributes give you powerful control over your product dataāautomated when you want speed, manual when you want precision. Use them to make your listings smarter, more relevant, and better tailored to your audience.
Still have questions? Reach out to us via chat or emailāweāre happy to help!