update_delivery_option_generator · Shopify Graphql MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_delivery_option_generator does on Shopify Graphql

AI agents use update_delivery_option_generator 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 update_delivery_option_generator needs a policy

This tool modifies delivery option generator settings in Shopify, which affects store operations but is reversible (can be updated again or reverted). It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely read data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_delivery_option_generator' and description 'Update an existing delivery option generator' indicate modification of an existing configuration object.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_delivery_option_generator Rate-limited

update_delivery_option_generator 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": {
    "update_delivery_option_generator": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_delivery_option_generator_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 update_delivery_option_generator

What does the update_delivery_option_generator tool do? +

Update an existing delivery option generator. 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 update_delivery_option_generator? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_delivery_option_generator? +

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

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

update_delivery_option_generator 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.