create_ortb_native_template · AdButler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_ortb_native_template does on AdButler

AI agents use create_ortb_native_template 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	—	ORTB native template name
`html_template`	string	—	HTML template for rendering the native ad (e.g. "<div>{{title}}</div>")

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_ortb_native_template needs a policy

The tool creates (writes) a new template configuration in the AdButler advertising management system. This is reversible via deletion or modification, so it does not qualify as Destructive. It has no financial transaction component. It does not execute arbitrary code or run external commands, so it is not Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate creation of a new resource: 'Create a new OpenRTB native template'. This is a write operation that creates a new advertising template configuration.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_ortb_native_template Rate-limited

create_ortb_native_template 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_ortb_native_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_ortb_native_template_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_ortb_native_template

What does the create_ortb_native_template tool do? +

Create a new OpenRTB native template. 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_ortb_native_template accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on create_ortb_native_template? +

Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_ortb_native_template: 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_ortb_native_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_ortb_native_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_ortb_native_template 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_ortb_native_template completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_ortb_native_template. 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_ortb_native_template? +

create_ortb_native_template 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.