send_gift_card_notification_to_recipient

WHAT IT DOES

What send_gift_card_notification_to_recipient does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use send_gift_card_notification_to_recipient 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_recipient needs a policy

This tool performs a Write action—it creates and sends an outbound email notification, which is a reversible operation (emails can be un-sent via recipient filters, or resends can be prevented). While email dispatch has side effects, it does not move funds, delete data irreversibly, or execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool sends a notification email to a recipient about a gift card. The description states 'Send a gift card notification email to the specified recipient', indicating it creates/sends a communication artifact.

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Verdict

send_gift_card_notification_to_recipient Rate-limited

send_gift_card_notification_to_recipient 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_recipient": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_gift_card_notification_to_recipient_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_recipient

What does the send_gift_card_notification_to_recipient tool do? +

Send a gift card notification email to the specified recipient. 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_recipient? +

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

send_gift_card_notification_to_recipient 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_recipient? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the send_gift_card_notification_to_recipient 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_recipient completely? +

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

send_gift_card_notification_to_recipient 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.