create_vast_custom_report · AdButler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_vast_custom_report does on AdButler

AI agents use create_vast_custom_report 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	Report name

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_vast_custom_report needs a policy

This tool creates a new report configuration, which is a reversible data modification operation (Write category). Severity is medium because misconfigured reports could lead to incorrect ad performance data or wasted analysis, but the operation itself is reversible and does not cause irreversible data loss or financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate 'Create a new VAST report configuration' — an operation that creates or instantiates a new record/configuration object in the AdButler system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_vast_custom_report Rate-limited

create_vast_custom_report 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_vast_custom_report": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_vast_custom_report_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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_vast_custom_report

What does the create_vast_custom_report tool do? +

Create a new VAST report configuration. 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_vast_custom_report accept? +

create_vast_custom_report accepts 1 parameter: name. Required: name. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_vast_custom_report? +

Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_vast_custom_report: 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_vast_custom_report? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_vast_custom_report? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_vast_custom_report 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_vast_custom_report completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_vast_custom_report. 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_vast_custom_report? +

create_vast_custom_report 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.