get_menu_item

Fetch a specific menu item by ID from a menu

SERVERShopify Graphql SOURCEuvu-store/shopify-graphql-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/uvu-store-shopify-graphql-mcp/get-menu-item.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_menu_item does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents call get_menu_item to retrieve information from Shopify Graphql without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_menu_item is rated Low

This tool retrieves menu item data by identifier. 'Fetch' is a classic read operation that queries existing data without modification, deletion, or execution of external operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could enumerate menu items but cannot modify store data, execute commands, or affect financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_menu_item' with description 'Fetch a specific menu item by ID from a menu' indicates data retrieval with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_menu_item Allowed

get_menu_item is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_menu_item": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_menu_item

What does the get_menu_item tool do? +

Fetch a specific menu item by ID from a menu. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Shopify Graphql MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_menu_item? +

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

get_menu_item is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_menu_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_menu_item 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 get_menu_item completely? +

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

get_menu_item 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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