create_code_discount_basic

WHAT IT DOES

What create_code_discount_basic does on Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_code_discount_basic needs a policy

This tool creates a new discount code in the Shopify store, which is a reversible write operation. While it has financial implications (reducing revenue), it does not directly move money or commit financial obligations — it merely creates a discount code that customers may or may not use. It can be deactivated or deleted after creation, making it reversible.

From the tool's definition Create an amount-off code discount (percentage or fixed) that customers apply at checkout

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_code_discount_basic Rate-limited

create_code_discount_basic 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": {
    "create_code_discount_basic": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_code_discount_basic_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 Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_code_discount_basic

What does the create_code_discount_basic tool do? +

Create an amount-off code discount (percentage or fixed) that customers apply at checkout. Supports product/collection targeting, minimum requirements, and combination rules. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_code_discount_basic? +

Register the Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_code_discount_basic: 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 Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_code_discount_basic? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_code_discount_basic? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_code_discount_basic 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 create_code_discount_basic completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_code_discount_basic. 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 create_code_discount_basic? +

create_code_discount_basic is provided by the Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server MCP server (untitled-developers/shopify-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.