create_custom_pixel · Shopify Graphql MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_custom_pixel does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use create_custom_pixel 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 create_custom_pixel needs a policy

Custom pixels in Shopify are tracking/analytics configurations that can be created and modified. The 'create' action creates new data (a custom pixel) without destructive side effects, fitting the Write category. Severity is medium because misconfiguration could cause incorrect tracking or data collection, but it is not irreversible (pixels can be deleted) and does not directly move money or execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_custom_pixel' and description 'Create a new custom pixel' indicate data creation with the 'create' verb. This is a reversible write operation on Shopify store configuration.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_custom_pixel Rate-limited

create_custom_pixel 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_custom_pixel": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_custom_pixel_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_custom_pixel

What does the create_custom_pixel tool do? +

Create a new custom pixel. 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 create_custom_pixel? +

Register the Shopify Graphql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_custom_pixel: 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 create_custom_pixel? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_custom_pixel? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_custom_pixel 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_custom_pixel completely? +

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

create_custom_pixel 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.