CartOS bolts are first-party extensions built and maintained by the CartOS team. They integrate deeply with the platform, receive priority support, and are guaranteed to work seamlessly with your store. Many are included with your subscription; others are available at additional cost.
Why choose CartOS bolts
CartOS bolts offer advantages over third-party alternatives:
- Deep integration – Built specifically for CartOS, not adapted from other platforms
- Unified support – Get help from CartOS support, not a separate company
- Guaranteed compatibility – Always works with the latest CartOS updates
- Consistent experience – Same design language and UX patterns as the rest of CartOS
- No surprise changes – We won't discontinue bolts or dramatically change pricing
That said, third-party bolts can be excellent choices when they offer specialized features or integrations with external services. CartOS bolts cover common needs well; third-party bolts fill niches.
Automation Bolt
The central hub for customer communication and automated workflows.
What it does
- Email marketing campaigns and newsletters
- Automated email sequences (welcome series, post-purchase, win-back)
- Transactional email customization (order confirmation, shipping, etc.)
- Abandoned cart recovery emails
- Customer segmentation and targeting
- Workflow builder for custom automations
- SMS marketing (additional carrier fees apply)
- Pop-ups and lead capture forms
Who needs it
Every store benefits from email automation. At minimum, you'll want abandoned cart recovery and post-purchase emails. As you grow, email marketing becomes a significant revenue channel.
Included vs. paid
Core features are included with all CartOS plans. Advanced features like SMS, advanced segmentation, and higher email volumes may require upgraded plans.
Learn more about the Automation Bolt →
Fulfillment Bolt
Streamline shipping with label generation, carrier integration, and tracking.
What it does
- Generate shipping labels from your admin
- Connect carrier accounts (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, regional carriers)
- Compare rates across carriers
- Batch print labels for multiple orders
- Automatic tracking updates to customers
- Package presets for quick label creation
- Address validation
- International shipping with customs forms
- Returns label generation
Who needs it
Any store that ships physical products and wants to generate labels directly in CartOS rather than using separate carrier websites. Saves significant time, especially at volume.
Pricing
The bolt is free to install. You pay discounted shipping rates through our EasyPost integration—often better than retail carrier rates. No markup on labels.
Learn more about the Fulfillment Bolt →
Reviews Bolt
Collect and display customer reviews to build trust and social proof.
What it does
- Review collection via post-purchase emails
- Star ratings and written reviews
- Review display on product pages
- Review moderation and approval workflow
- Review response from merchants
- Average rating display in collections and search
- Review schema markup for Google rich results
- Review import from other platforms
Who needs it
Most stores benefit from reviews. Social proof increases conversion rates, and reviews provide valuable feedback. Especially important for products where quality or fit matters.
Pricing
Included with CartOS subscriptions.
Learn more about the Reviews Bolt →
Wishlists Bolt
Let customers save products for later and share wishlists.
What it does
- Add-to-wishlist button on product pages
- Customer wishlist management
- Wishlist sharing via link or email
- Back-in-stock notifications for wishlisted items
- Wishlist reminders via email
- Wishlist analytics (what's being saved)
- Gift registry functionality
Who needs it
Stores with higher-priced items, gifts, or products customers research before buying. Wishlists increase return visits and conversions. Gift-focused stores particularly benefit from the registry features.
Pricing
Included with CartOS subscriptions.
Learn more about the Wishlists Bolt →
Subscriptions Bolt
Sell products on a recurring basis—subscriptions, memberships, and replenishment.
What it does
- Recurring billing (weekly, monthly, quarterly, custom intervals)
- Subscribe-and-save pricing
- Customer subscription management portal
- Skip, pause, and cancel options
- Swap products within subscriptions
- Subscription box management
- Prepaid subscriptions (pay for multiple cycles upfront)
- Dunning management (failed payment recovery)
- Subscription analytics and forecasting
- Churn reduction tools
Who needs it
Essential for any subscription-based business: subscription boxes, replenishment products (coffee, supplements, pet food), memberships, or anything with recurring revenue.
Pricing
Available on higher-tier CartOS plans or as an add-on. Pricing based on subscription revenue or order volume.
Learn more about the Subscriptions Bolt →
Loyalty Bolt
Reward repeat customers with points, perks, and referral programs.
What it does
- Points for purchases (configurable earning rates)
- Points for actions (account creation, reviews, social follows)
- Points redemption at checkout
- Referral program with rewards for referrer and referee
- VIP tiers with escalating benefits
- Birthday rewards
- Custom rewards (free products, discounts, exclusive access)
- Loyalty program page for customers
- Points balance display and history
Who needs it
Stores where repeat purchases matter—consumables, fashion, and anything with a regular buying cycle. Also valuable for referral-driven growth in any category.
Pricing
Available on higher-tier CartOS plans or as an add-on.
Learn more about the Loyalty Bolt →
Gift Cards Bolt
Sell digital and physical gift cards redeemable in your store.
What it does
- Sell gift cards as products
- Custom gift card amounts
- Preset denominations
- Digital delivery via email
- Physical gift card fulfillment
- Personalized messages from sender
- Scheduled delivery (send on a specific date)
- Gift card redemption at checkout
- Balance checking
- Partial redemption with remaining balance
- Gift card expiration settings (where legal)
- Bulk gift card generation for promotions
Who needs it
Any store where gift-giving is relevant. Gift cards are particularly popular during holidays and provide guaranteed future revenue. They also solve the "I don't know what to buy" problem for gift givers.
Pricing
Included with CartOS subscriptions.
Learn more about the Gift Cards Bolt →
Shipping Protection Bolt
Offer customers package protection against loss, damage, and theft.
What it does
- Shipping protection option at checkout
- Customer-facing claims process
- Claim resolution and reshipment or refund
- Coverage for lost, damaged, and stolen packages
- Automatic pricing based on order value
- Protection reporting and analytics
Who needs it
Stores shipping valuable or fragile items, or those with customers in areas with delivery issues (porch piracy). Offers peace of mind to customers and can reduce support burden for shipping problems.
Pricing
Revenue share model—you earn a portion of protection fees collected.
Learn more about the Shipping Protection Bolt →
Stock Genius Bolt
Sell across multiple channels with synchronized inventory and unified order management.
What it does
- Connect to marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Etsy, and more)
- Connect to social channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok Shop)
- Real-time inventory sync across all channels
- Centralized order management
- Listing management and product syndication
- Channel-specific pricing rules
- Inventory buffer settings per channel
- Cross-channel reporting
- Tracking sync to all channels
Who needs it
Stores selling on multiple platforms. Without inventory sync, you risk overselling. Without centralized orders, you're jumping between dashboards. Essential for serious multi-channel sellers.
Pricing
Tiered pricing based on number of channels and order volume.
Learn more about the Stock Genius Bolt →
Digital Downloads Bolt
Sell digital products with secure delivery and access management.
What it does
- Attach files to products (up to 5GB per file)
- Automatic delivery via secure download links
- Download limits and expiration
- Multiple files per product
- License key generation and delivery
- PDF stamping (watermark with customer info)
- Streaming for audio/video (optional)
- Access revocation for refunds
Who needs it
Stores selling digital goods: ebooks, music, software, templates, courses, printables, photography, or any downloadable content.
Pricing
Included with CartOS subscriptions. Storage limits may apply based on plan.
Learn more about the Digital Downloads Bolt →
Pre-Orders Bolt
Accept orders for products before they're available.
What it does
- Mark products as available for pre-order
- Display estimated availability dates
- Charge immediately or when shipped
- Partial payment / deposit option
- Pre-order inventory limits
- Customer notifications when ready to ship
- Pre-order reporting
Who needs it
Stores launching new products, selling seasonal items before stock arrives, or offering made-to-order products. Helps gauge demand and secure sales before availability.
Pricing
Included with CartOS subscriptions.
B2B / Wholesale Bolt
Sell to business customers with wholesale pricing and features.
What it does
- Wholesale customer accounts with approval workflow
- Tiered pricing based on customer groups
- Volume discounts and quantity breaks
- Minimum order quantities and amounts
- Net payment terms (Net 30, Net 60)
- Quick order forms for repeat buyers
- Quote requests
- Tax exemption for resellers
- Wholesale-only products or pricing
- Purchase orders and invoicing
Who needs it
Stores selling to retailers, distributors, or business customers who expect wholesale pricing and B2B purchasing workflows.
Pricing
Available on higher-tier CartOS plans or as an add-on.
Learn more about the B2B / Wholesale Bolt →
Store Locator Bolt
Help customers find your physical locations or retail partners.
What it does
- Interactive map of locations
- Location search by zip code or address
- Location details (address, hours, phone, amenities)
- Driving directions integration
- Filter by location type or features
- Bulk location import
- Retail partner management
Who needs it
Brands with physical stores, products sold at retail partners, or service locations. Helps customers find where to buy in person.
Pricing
Included with CartOS subscriptions.
Age Verification Bolt
Gate access to your store or specific products based on age.
What it does
- Age gate on store entry or specific pages
- Configurable minimum age
- Date of birth entry or simple confirmation
- Remember verified visitors
- Block by country or region where required
- Customizable design and messaging
Who needs it
Stores selling age-restricted products: alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, certain supplements, or adult content. Required for compliance in many jurisdictions.
Pricing
Included with CartOS subscriptions.
Installing CartOS bolts
CartOS bolts are available in the Bolt Store. Filter by "CartOS" under developer to see only first-party bolts. Many core bolts are pre-installed or one-click to enable.
To install:
- Go to Settings › Bolts › Browse Bolt Store
- Find the bolt you want
- Click Install or Enable
- Follow any setup instructions
Need help deciding which bolts are right for you? See Choosing the Right Bolts for guidance.