create_zone_ortb_native_ad · AdButler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_zone_ortb_native_ad does on AdButler

AI agents use create_zone_ortb_native_ad 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 ad name
`zone_id`	number	Yes	Standard zone ID
`template_id`	number	—	ORTB native template ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_zone_ortb_native_ad needs a policy

This tool creates a new advertising asset (ORTB native ad) within a zone, which is a reversible data modification operation. It falls under Write category rather than Destructive since creation can be undone by deletion/archiving.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create_zone_ortb_native_ad' and description states 'Create a new ORTB native ad' — explicit create operation that modifies ad configuration within AdButler.

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Verdict

create_zone_ortb_native_ad Rate-limited

create_zone_ortb_native_ad 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_zone_ortb_native_ad": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_zone_ortb_native_ad_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_zone_ortb_native_ad

What does the create_zone_ortb_native_ad tool do? +

Create a new ORTB native ad for a standard zone. 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_zone_ortb_native_ad accept? +

create_zone_ortb_native_ad accepts 3 parameters: name, zone_id, template_id. Required: zone_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_zone_ortb_native_ad? +

Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_zone_ortb_native_ad: 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_zone_ortb_native_ad? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_zone_ortb_native_ad? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_zone_ortb_native_ad 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_zone_ortb_native_ad completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_zone_ortb_native_ad. 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_zone_ortb_native_ad? +

create_zone_ortb_native_ad 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.