search_docs_chunks
Search across all shopify.dev documentation
Part of the Shopify Dev MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call search_docs_chunks to retrieve information from Shopify Dev without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON SEARCH_DOCS_CHUNKS
Even though search_docs_chunks only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
search_docs_chunks:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Shopify Dev policy for all 6 tools.
DETAILS
MORE SHOPIFY DEV TOOLS
fetch_full_docs Read introspect_admin_schema Other learn_shopify_api Other validate_graphql_codeblocks Other validate_theme_codeblocks Other SIMILAR READ TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
list_bases Airtable list_tables Airtable list_records Airtable get_record Airtable search_records Airtable search Amplitude RELATED READING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the search_docs_chunks tool do?
Search across all shopify.dev documentation. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Shopify Dev MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
How do I enforce a policy on search_docs_chunks?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for search_docs_chunks. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Shopify Dev MCP server.
What risk level is search_docs_chunks?
search_docs_chunks is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit search_docs_chunks?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_docs_chunks rule in your Intercept 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 search_docs_chunks completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for search_docs_chunks. 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 search_docs_chunks?
search_docs_chunks is provided by the Shopify Dev MCP server (Shopify/dev-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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