Quick answer
The readiness checklist in KitForge admin validates offer configuration before Activate on storefront: app embed status, component inventory, pricing, trigger assignment, tier definitions, and other type-specific requirements. Incomplete readiness prevents activation errors on live PDPs.
- Readiness checklist validates offers before storefront go-live.
- Blockers must clear before Activate on storefront works.
- Includes embed status, inventory, pricing, and type-specific rules.
- Distinct from draft/active status — both must align for live widgets.
Why KitForge enforces readiness
Bundle apps that publish incomplete offers create support debt — widgets that render empty, discounts that fail at checkout, kits that oversell. Readiness centralizes validation so merchants fix issues in admin before shoppers see them.
Common readiness failures
Inactive app embed, component with zero inventory, kit price not set, FBT without trigger, quantity break with overlapping tier quantities. Each maps to a checklist item with remediation guidance.
- Enable app embed in theme editor
- Restock limiting component
- Assign trigger product for FBT
- Define non-overlapping QB tiers
Final recommendation
The KitForge readiness checklist is your pre-flight gate — clear every item before activating bundles on the storefront to avoid broken widgets and checkout surprises.
If you want this kind of offer to feel native to the buying journey, Kitforge Bundles is built around that exact problem: turning related Shopify products into clearer bundle offers before the shopper reaches checkout.
FAQ
Can I bypass readiness?
No — readiness blockers prevent storefront activation intentionally. Fix the listed issue or pause the offer.
Does readiness re-check after activation?
Inventory changes can affect max sellable quantity and component availability. Monitor readiness warnings when stock shifts.