deactivate_discount · AdminAgent MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What deactivate_discount does on AdminAgent

AI agents use deactivate_discount to create or update resources in AdminAgent — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AdminAgent environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why deactivate_discount needs a policy

This tool modifies discount configuration state in Shopify but does not destroy data or prevent reversal (can be reactivated). It is reversible Write operation. Severity is medium because disabling active discounts affects customer-facing promotions and revenue, but the impact can be undone by reactivation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'deactivate_discount' and description 'Deactivate a discount (make it unusable without deleting)' indicates modifying the state of a discount resource reversibly—toggling its active status without permanent deletion.

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Verdict

deactivate_discount Rate-limited

deactivate_discount stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "deactivate_discount": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "deactivate_discount_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches AdminAgent, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about deactivate_discount

What does the deactivate_discount tool do? +

Deactivate a discount (make it unusable without deleting). It is categorised as a Write tool in the AdminAgent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on deactivate_discount? +

Register the AdminAgent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for deactivate_discount: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches AdminAgent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is deactivate_discount? +

deactivate_discount is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit deactivate_discount? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the deactivate_discount rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block deactivate_discount completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for deactivate_discount. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides deactivate_discount? +

deactivate_discount is provided by the AdminAgent MCP server (rushikeshmore/admin-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.