create_delivery_customization · Shopify Graphql MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_delivery_customization does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use create_delivery_customization 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_delivery_customization needs a policy

This tool creates (Write category) a delivery customization rule in Shopify. While creation is reversible (the rule can be deleted), the blast radius is high because delivery customization rules directly affect order fulfillment logic, shipping calculations, and customer experience. Misconfiguration by an AI agent could disrupt shipping workflows or apply unintended rules to all orders.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_delivery_customization' uses the verb 'create', indicating new data is being added. Description states it creates 'a new delivery customization rule', which is reversible creation of configuration data.

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Verdict

create_delivery_customization Rate-limited

create_delivery_customization 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_delivery_customization": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_delivery_customization_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 create_delivery_customization

What does the create_delivery_customization tool do? +

Create a new delivery customization rule using a Shopify Function. 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_delivery_customization? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_delivery_customization? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_delivery_customization 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_delivery_customization completely? +

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

create_delivery_customization 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.