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shopify-rate-limits
Handle Shopify API rate limits for both REST (leaky bucket) and GraphQL (calculated query cost). Use when hitting 429 errors, implementing retry logic, or optimizing API request throughput. Trigger with phrases like "shopify rate limit", "shopify throttling", "shopify 429", "shopify THROTTLED", "shopify query cost", "shopify backoff".
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# Shopify Rate Limits
## Overview
Shopify uses two distinct rate limiting systems: leaky bucket for REST and calculated query cost for GraphQL. This skill covers both with real header values and response shapes.
## Prerequisites
- Understanding of Shopify's REST and GraphQL Admin APIs
- Familiarity with the `@shopify/shopify-api` library
## Instructions
### Step 1: Understand the Two Rate Limit Systems
