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wc_delete_product_variation tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP

Write
Group Products and variationsCapability edit_products

deletes a variation using `product_id` and `variation_id`, with ownership validation.

Description

deletes a variation using `product_id` and `variation_id`, with ownership validation.

What it is for

  • Cleaning obsolete variations.
  • Avoiding deletion of variations linked to a different parent product.

Example use case

removing a discontinued option.

Sample prompt

Delete variation ID 9901 for product ID 410 because that color-size combination is discontinued.

Sample response

{
  "tool": "wc_delete_product_variation",
  "status": "ok",
  "updated": true
}

What does wc_delete_product_variation do?

deletes a variation using `product_id` and `variation_id`, with ownership validation.

Does wc_delete_product_variation modify store data?

Yes. It is a write operation and can create, update, or delete data depending on arguments.

Which capability is commonly required?

It usually runs under controls compatible with edit_products and the active MCP profile.

How should wc_delete_product_variation be used safely?

Enable write confirmations, test in staging first, and keep changelog/rollback enabled.