create_manager · AdButler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_manager does on AdButler

AI agents use create_manager 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	Manager name
`email`	string	Yes	Manager email address
`notes`	string	—	Notes about the manager
`password`	string	—	Login password (min 8 chars with upper, lower, number). Random if blank.
`position`	string	—	Manager position in organization
`is_enabled`	boolean	—	Whether the manager account is enabled
`can_manage_links`	boolean	—	Can create/edit/delete active tracking links
`can_manage_media`	boolean	—	Can manage creatives and media groups
`can_manage_users`	boolean	—	Can manage user accounts and permissions
`publisher_access`	string	—	Publisher access level
`statistics_access`	string	—	Statistics access level
`can_manage_bidders`	boolean	—	Can manage bidders

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_manager needs a policy

This tool creates a new manager account/entity, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies system state by adding a new user or manager record but does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_manager' and description 'Create a new manager' indicate creation of a new entity in the AdButler system.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (password) · High parameter count (24 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about create_manager

What does the create_manager tool do? +

Create a new manager. 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_manager accept? +

create_manager accepts 12 parameters: name, email, notes, password, position, is_enabled, can_manage_links, can_manage_media, can_manage_users, publisher_access, statistics_access, can_manage_bidders. Required: name, email. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_manager? +

Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_manager: 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_manager? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_manager? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_manager 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_manager completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_manager. 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_manager? +

create_manager 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.