list_metafield_definitions

List all metafield definitions for products at the store level. Returns namespace, key, type, name, description, and validations via GraphQL.

Server Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server untitled-developers/shopify-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_metafield_definitions does on Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server

AI agents call list_metafield_definitions to retrieve information from Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_metafield_definitions needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves metafield definition metadata from Shopify. It performs no write, delete, execute, or financial operations. The action is read-only enumeration of existing schema definitions, making it a straightforward Read category tool with low severity risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states it 'Returns namespace, key, type, name, description, and validations' — pure data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Questions about list_metafield_definitions

What does the list_metafield_definitions tool do? +

List all metafield definitions for products at the store level. Returns namespace, key, type, name, description, and validations via GraphQL. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Kockatoos Shopify MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_metafield_definitions? +

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

list_metafield_definitions is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_metafield_definitions? +

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

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

list_metafield_definitions 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.

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