send_gift_card_notification_to_customer

WHAT IT DOES

What send_gift_card_notification_to_customer does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use send_gift_card_notification_to_customer 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 send_gift_card_notification_to_customer needs a policy

This tool sends an email notification to a customer, which is a write/side-effect action (triggering an external communication). It does not delete data or move money directly, though misuse could spam customers or send unauthorized gift card notifications. Severity is medium as it affects customer experience and could be misused to send unsolicited emails.

From the tool's definition Send a gift card notification email to the customer associated with the gift card

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

send_gift_card_notification_to_customer Rate-limited

send_gift_card_notification_to_customer 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": {
    "send_gift_card_notification_to_customer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_gift_card_notification_to_customer_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 send_gift_card_notification_to_customer

What does the send_gift_card_notification_to_customer tool do? +

Send a gift card notification email to the customer associated with the gift card. 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 send_gift_card_notification_to_customer? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit send_gift_card_notification_to_customer? +

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

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

send_gift_card_notification_to_customer 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.