register_translation · Shopify Graphql MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What register_translation does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use register_translation 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 register_translation needs a policy

The tool performs reversible data modification (create or update translations), which falls under the Write category. Severity is medium because unauthorized translation changes could alter store content visible to customers and impact business operations, but the changes are recoverable. The Shopify Admin GraphQL context and sibling tools confirm this is an authenticated API operation with moderate business impact.

From the tool's definition Tool description: "Create or update a translation for a resource" - explicitly states creation and modification of data without deletion.

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Verdict

register_translation Rate-limited

register_translation 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": {
    "register_translation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "register_translation_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 register_translation

What does the register_translation tool do? +

Create or update a translation for a resource. 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 register_translation? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit register_translation? +

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

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

register_translation 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.