approve_return_request

What approve_return_request does on Shopify Graphql

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

Why approve_return_request is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data (approval status of a return request) in a reversible manner. It is not destructive because approval decisions can be reversed. It is not Execute because it doesn't run arbitrary code or trigger unpredictable external operations—it performs a specific business operation. It is not Financial despite touching returns, as it only changes approval status, not monetary transfers.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Approve a return request' which modifies the status of a return request from pending to approved. This changes data state in the Shopify system reversibly (returns can be unapproved or cancelled).

The rule that runs approve_return_request safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Shopify Graphql, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For approve_return_request, this is the rule to start with:

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

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