pause_subscription_contract

Pause a subscription contract

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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This record as markdown: /tools/uvu-store-shopify-graphql-mcp/pause-subscription-contract.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pause_subscription_contract does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use pause_subscription_contract 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 pause_subscription_contract is rated Medium

Pausing a subscription contract modifies its state but is reversible (the contract can be resumed). This falls under Write rather than Destructive. However, it could have financial implications by stopping recurring billing, though it does not directly move money or commit financial obligations. The severity is medium as misuse could disrupt customer subscriptions and revenue streams.

From the tool's definition 'Pause a subscription contract' - pausing is a reversible state change (can be resumed/reactivated)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

pause_subscription_contract Rate-limited

pause_subscription_contract 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": {
    "pause_subscription_contract": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pause_subscription_contract_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 pause_subscription_contract call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pause_subscription_contract

What does the pause_subscription_contract tool do? +

Pause a subscription contract. 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 pause_subscription_contract? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit pause_subscription_contract? +

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

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

pause_subscription_contract 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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