create_product_catalog_item

Create a new item in a product catalog

SERVERAdButler SOURCEadbutler/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 92 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/adbutler/create-product-catalog-item.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_product_catalog_item does on AdButler

AI agents use create_product_catalog_item 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
`url`	string	—	Item URL
`name`	string	—	Item name
`price`	string	—	Item price
`category`	string	—	Item category
`image_url`	string	—	Item image URL
`catalog_id`	number	Yes	Catalog ID
`identifier`	string	—	Unique identifier for the catalog item
`description`	string	—	Item description
`publisher_id`	number	Yes	Publisher ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why create_product_catalog_item is rated Medium

This tool creates new data (a product catalog item) in an advertising management system, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. While the broader AdButler system manages advertising campaigns which could have financial implications, this specific tool's function is limited to creating catalog entries.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_product_catalog_item' and description states 'Create a new item in a product catalog'. The verb 'create' indicates a write operation that modifies data by adding a new catalog item.

Risk signalsAccepts URL/endpoint input (url)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_product_catalog_item 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 create_product_catalog_item, this is the rule to start with:

create_product_catalog_item Rate-limited

create_product_catalog_item 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_product_catalog_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_product_catalog_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AdButler, apply this rule, and every create_product_catalog_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_product_catalog_item

What does the create_product_catalog_item tool do? +

Create a new item in a product catalog. 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_product_catalog_item accept? +

create_product_catalog_item accepts 9 parameters: url, name, price, category, image_url, catalog_id, identifier, description, publisher_id. Required: catalog_id, publisher_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_product_catalog_item? +

Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_product_catalog_item: 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_product_catalog_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_product_catalog_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_product_catalog_item 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_product_catalog_item completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_product_catalog_item. 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_product_catalog_item? +

create_product_catalog_item 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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