receive_inventory_transfer · Shopify Graphql MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What receive_inventory_transfer does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use receive_inventory_transfer 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 receive_inventory_transfer needs a policy

Receiving an inventory transfer modifies inventory records by marking items as received and updating stock levels. This is a reversible write operation (inventory adjustments can typically be corrected), not a destructive action. It creates/updates inventory data within Shopify's system.

From the tool's definition Receive items from an inventory transfer

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Verdict

receive_inventory_transfer Rate-limited

receive_inventory_transfer 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": {
    "receive_inventory_transfer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "receive_inventory_transfer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Shopify Graphql, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about receive_inventory_transfer

What does the receive_inventory_transfer tool do? +

Receive items from an inventory transfer. 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 receive_inventory_transfer? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit receive_inventory_transfer? +

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

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

receive_inventory_transfer 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.