delete_metaobject

Delete a metaobject

SERVERShopify Graphql SOURCEuvu-store/shopify-graphql-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete_metaobject does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents call delete_metaobject 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_metaobject is rated Critical

The tool performs deletion of metaobjects, which is an irreversible operation that cannot be undone. Metaobjects in Shopify store important structured data tied to products, customers, or other entities. Unauthorized or accidental deletion could result in significant data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_metaobject' with description 'Delete a metaobject' indicates irreversible deletion of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

delete_metaobject Hidden

delete_metaobject 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_metaobject"
  ]
}

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_metaobject call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_metaobject

What does the delete_metaobject tool do? +

Delete a metaobject. 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_metaobject? +

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

delete_metaobject 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_metaobject? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_metaobject 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_metaobject completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_metaobject. 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_metaobject? +

delete_metaobject 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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