shopify-mcp

delete_collection

Permanently remove a collection from Shopify. Products inside are not deleted; only the grouping is removed. Irreversible action requires collection ID.

Instructions

Permanently delete a collection. Products inside it are NOT deleted — only the grouping is removed; products keep all their other associations (other collections, tags, inventory). Irreversible. Confirm the collection ID with get_collection before calling. Returns the deleted collection ID, or a 'nothing deleted' message if the GID didn't match anything.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "id": "<id>"
    },
    "name": "delete_collection"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes	GID of the collection to delete. The collection's products are NOT deleted, only the collection grouping. Irreversible.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedv0.1.1Apr 25, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / id / description

Previous value: -"Collection GID to delete."New value: +"GID of the collection to delete. The collection's products are NOT deleted, only the collection grouping. Irreversible."

First observedv0.1.0Apr 25, 2026

TDQS

A4.5/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Discloses irreversibility, no deletion of contained products, and return behavior (deleted ID or not-found message). No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden; it covers key behavioral traits but could mention authorization or rate limits.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences, no wasted words, front-loaded with action and side effects, then usage hint and return info. Highly efficient.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no output schema, the description explains the return value. It covers purpose, side effects, usage guidance, and return format, making it complete for this simple tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema has 100% coverage with a parameter description that repeats parts of the tool description. The description adds no new semantic detail beyond what is already in the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Clearly states the verb and resource ('Permanently delete a collection') and specifies that products inside are not deleted, distinguishing it from tools like delete_product or remove_products_from_collection.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly advises confirming the collection ID with get_collection before calling, which is a clear when-to-use guideline and suggests an alternative verification step.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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