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wc_update_payment_gateway tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP

Write
Group Gateways, system, settings and webhooksCapability manage_woocommerce

updates a gateway's settings by ID.

Description

updates a gateway's settings by ID.

What it is for

  • Activating, deactivating, or changing the title or settings of a payment method.

Example use case

renaming a checkout method.

Sample prompt

Update the bank transfer gateway title so it appears as Secure Bank Transfer at checkout.

Sample response

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

What does wc_update_payment_gateway do?

updates a gateway's settings by ID.

Does wc_update_payment_gateway 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 manage_woocommerce and the active MCP profile.

How should wc_update_payment_gateway be used safely?

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