create_draft_order · Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_draft_order does on Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server

AI agents use create_draft_order 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_draft_order needs a policy

This tool creates new financial records (draft orders) in Shopify, which are precursors to actual transactions. While not immediately financial (money hasn't moved yet), draft orders represent binding commitments that can be converted to orders. The tool modifies persistent state in the e-commerce system and could be misused to create fraudulent orders or disrupt order workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new draft order with line items, customer assignment, and address information. The description explicitly states 'Create a new draft order,' indicating data creation that modifies the Shopify store's orders.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_draft_order Rate-limited

create_draft_order 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_draft_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_draft_order_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_draft_order

What does the create_draft_order tool do? +

Create a new draft order. Provide line items (variant-based or custom), an optional customer, and shipping/billing addresses. 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_draft_order? +

Register the Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_draft_order: 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_draft_order? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_draft_order? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_draft_order 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_draft_order completely? +

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

create_draft_order 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.