Run a bulk query operation to fetch large amounts of data asynchronously. Results are returned as a JSONL file. Supports up to 5 connections with max nesting depth of 2 levels. Results available for 7 days after completion.
AI agents call run_bulk_query to retrieve information from Shopify Graphql without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool performs read/fetch operations — querying and retrieving large datasets from Shopify asynchronously. No data modification is implied. Severity is medium because bulk queries can expose large volumes of sensitive store data (orders, customers, financials), and misuse could lead to significant data exfiltration.
From the tool's definition 'Run a bulk query operation to fetch large amounts of data asynchronously. Results are returned as a JSONL file.'
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Run a bulk query operation to fetch large amounts of data asynchronously. Results are returned as a JSONL file. Supports up to 5 connections with max nesting depth of 2 levels. Results available for 7 days after completion. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Shopify Graphql MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Shopify Graphql MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_bulk_query: 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.
run_bulk_query is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the run_bulk_query 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for run_bulk_query. 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.
run_bulk_query 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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