create_order

Create a new order programmatically. Useful for importing orders from external systems or creating wholesale orders. Requires write_orders scope.

SERVERShopify Graphql SOURCEuvu-store/shopify-graphql-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What create_order does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use create_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.

RISK

Why create_order is rated Medium

This tool creates new orders in a Shopify store, which is a reversible write operation. While not destructive (orders can be edited/cancelled), it has high severity because an AI agent could create fraudulent, duplicate, or incorrect orders at scale, directly impacting business operations, customer records, and financial integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_order' and description explicitly states 'Create a new order programmatically.' The description indicates scope requirement 'write_orders' confirming data modification capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_order 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 create_order, this is the rule to start with:

create_order Rate-limited

create_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_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_order_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Shopify Graphql, apply this rule, and every create_order call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_order

What does the create_order tool do? +

Create a new order programmatically. Useful for importing orders from external systems or creating wholesale orders. Requires write_orders scope. 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_order? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_order? +

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

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

create_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.

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