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wc_update_product tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP

Write
Group Products and variationsCapability edit_products

updates a product by ID.

Description

updates a product by ID.

What it is for

  • Changing price, stock, description, SKU, categories, tags, or status.

Example use case

correcting a product record.

Sample prompt

Update product ID 410 to change the regular price, improve the short description, and set the stock quantity to 45.

Sample response

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

What does wc_update_product do?

updates a product by ID.

Does wc_update_product 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_update_product be used safely?

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