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What bulk_upload_add_data_list does on AdButler
AI agents use bulk_upload_add_data_list 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
id | number | Yes | Data list ID |
data | string | — | CSV data to add |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why bulk_upload_add_data_list is rated Medium
This tool creates or modifies data (adding entries to a list) in a reversible manner. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. The 'bulk' nature increases the write scope but remains within the Write category.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'bulk_upload_add_data_list' and description 'Bulk add entries to a data list' indicate creation/modification of list data. The 'bulk_upload' prefix and 'add' verb confirm write operations that create new entries.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs bulk_upload_add_data_list 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_upload_add_data_list, this is the rule to start with:
bulk_upload_add_data_list 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_upload_add_data_list call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about bulk_upload_add_data_list
Bulk add entries to a data list. 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_upload_add_data_list accepts 2 parameters: id, data. Required: 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_upload_add_data_list: 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_upload_add_data_list 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_upload_add_data_list 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_upload_add_data_list. 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_upload_add_data_list 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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