mark_order_as_paid · Shopify Graphql MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What mark_order_as_paid does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use mark_order_as_paid 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 mark_order_as_paid needs a policy

This tool records a payment transaction on an order, modifying its financial state. While it involves financial data, it does not move real money — it simply marks an order as paid (a data write operation). However, misuse could fraudulently mark unpaid orders as paid, hence high severity. It is a write operation rather than a true financial transaction like a payment or refund that moves funds.

From the tool's definition Mark an order as paid by recording a payment transaction for the outstanding amount

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Verdict

mark_order_as_paid Rate-limited

mark_order_as_paid 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": {
    "mark_order_as_paid": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mark_order_as_paid_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about mark_order_as_paid

What does the mark_order_as_paid tool do? +

Mark an order as paid by recording a payment transaction for the outstanding amount. Useful for manual payment methods. 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 mark_order_as_paid? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mark_order_as_paid? +

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

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

mark_order_as_paid 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.