create_draft_order · Shopify Graphql MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_draft_order does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use create_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 create_draft_order needs a policy

This tool creates new draft order records in Shopify, which are reversible (can be discarded or deleted). It is a Write operation rather than Financial because it creates a draft/uncommitted order, not an actual payment or financial transaction. However, severity is high because misuse could create numerous fraudulent or erroneous orders that require manual cleanup, and draft orders can be converted to actual orders.

From the tool's definition Tool name: 'create_draft_order' with description 'Create a new draft order'. The verb 'create' indicates data creation. Draft orders are order records in Shopify that represent potential transactions.

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Verdict

create_draft_order Rate-limited

create_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": {
    "create_draft_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_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 create_draft_order

What does the create_draft_order tool do? +

Create a new draft 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 create_draft_order? +

Register the Shopify Graphql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_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 create_draft_order? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_draft_order? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_draft_order completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_draft_order? +

create_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.