delete_draft_order

Delete a draft order

SERVERShopify Graphql SOURCEuvu-store/shopify-graphql-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/uvu-store-shopify-graphql-mcp/delete-draft-order.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_draft_order does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents call delete_draft_order to permanently remove resources in Shopify Graphql, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_draft_order is rated Critical

This tool permanently removes a draft order from the Shopify store without the ability to undo the operation. While not as critical as deleting production orders or customer data, deletion of draft orders represents an irreversible destructive action.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a draft order'. The action is irreversible and removes data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

delete_draft_order Hidden

delete_draft_order is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_draft_order"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_draft_order

What does the delete_draft_order tool do? +

Delete a draft order. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Shopify Graphql MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_draft_order? +

Register the Shopify Graphql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_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 delete_draft_order? +

delete_draft_order is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_draft_order? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_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 delete_draft_order completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_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 delete_draft_order? +

delete_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.

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