complete_draft_order · Shopify Graphql MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What complete_draft_order does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use complete_draft_order 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 IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why complete_draft_order needs a policy

This tool finalizes a draft order and converts it into a real order, which is a significant write operation. While it could have financial implications (creating a binding order), it doesn't directly move money — it creates a sales order record.

From the tool's definition Complete a draft order and convert it to an order

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Verdict

complete_draft_order Rate-limited

complete_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": {
    "complete_draft_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "complete_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 Shopify Graphql, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about complete_draft_order

What does the complete_draft_order tool do? +

Complete a draft order and convert it to an order. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Shopify Graphql MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on complete_draft_order? +

Register the Shopify Graphql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for complete_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 Shopify Graphql. Nothing to install.

What risk level is complete_draft_order? +

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

Can I rate-limit complete_draft_order? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the complete_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 complete_draft_order completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for complete_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 complete_draft_order? +

complete_draft_order is provided by the Shopify Graphql MCP server (uvu-store/shopify-graphql-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.