run_report · Shopify Graphql MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_report does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents invoke run_report to trigger actions in Shopify Graphql. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why run_report needs a policy

Running a report executes an operation against the Shopify Admin API to generate and retrieve results. While it is primarily a read-like operation (fetching report data), it involves triggering an external execution process rather than a simple passive query. Severity is medium because misuse could expose sensitive store analytics or business data, though it doesn't modify or destroy data.

From the tool's definition 'Run a report and get its results' - triggers execution of a report operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

run_report Rate-limited

run_report stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_report": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_report_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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 run_report

What does the run_report tool do? +

Run a report and get its results. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Shopify Graphql MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_report? +

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

run_report is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit run_report? +

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

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

run_report 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.