bulk_create_product_sources
Bulk create product sources for a publisher
This record as markdown: /tools/adbutler/bulk-create-product-sources.md
What bulk_create_product_sources does on AdButler
AI agents use bulk_create_product_sources to create or update resources in AdButler, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AdButler environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
sources | array | — | Array of source objects to create |
publisher_id | number | Yes | Publisher ID |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why bulk_create_product_sources is rated Medium
This tool creates product sources in bulk, which is a write operation that adds or establishes new data records. It is reversible (product sources can be archived or deleted), so it does not rise to Destructive. The bulk nature and advertiser-facing scope suggest medium severity — misuse could corrupt or pollute the publisher's product catalog, but the impact is limited to product sources and can be remediated.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'bulk_create' and description states 'Bulk create product sources' — unambiguous creation operation that modifies publisher data.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs bulk_create_product_sources safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AdButler, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For bulk_create_product_sources, this is the rule to start with:
bulk_create_product_sources stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AdButler, apply this rule, and every bulk_create_product_sources call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about bulk_create_product_sources
Bulk create product sources for a publisher. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AdButler MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
bulk_create_product_sources accepts 2 parameters: sources, publisher_id. Required: publisher_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bulk_create_product_sources: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches AdButler. Nothing to install.
bulk_create_product_sources is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bulk_create_product_sources rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for bulk_create_product_sources. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
bulk_create_product_sources is provided by the AdButler MCP server (adbutler/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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