create_data_key_target · AdButler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_data_key_target does on AdButler

AI agents use create_data_key_target 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.

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`name`	string	Yes	Data key target name
`target`	string	Yes	JSON formatted target logic, e.g. ["OR", {"my_number": {"=": "5"}}, {"my_string": {"=": "test"}}]

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_data_key_target needs a policy

This tool creates targeting rules/data key targets within AdButler campaigns. Creation is a Write-category action because it adds new data objects to the system. The severity is medium because misuse could result in incorrect ad targeting rules affecting campaign delivery, but the effect is reversible (the target can be deleted or updated).

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate 'Create a new data key target' — a reversible creation action that modifies targeting rules in an advertising system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_data_key_target Rate-limited

create_data_key_target 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_data_key_target": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_data_key_target_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches AdButler, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_data_key_target

What does the create_data_key_target tool do? +

Create a new data key target (targeting rule). 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.

What parameters does create_data_key_target accept? +

create_data_key_target accepts 2 parameters: name, target. Required: name, target. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_data_key_target? +

Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_data_key_target: 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.

What risk level is create_data_key_target? +

create_data_key_target is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit create_data_key_target? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_data_key_target 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.

How do I block create_data_key_target completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_data_key_target. 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.

What MCP server provides create_data_key_target? +

create_data_key_target 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.