draft_update_catalog_ad_item · AdButler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What draft_update_catalog_ad_item does on AdButler

AI agents use draft_update_catalog_ad_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.

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`id`	number	Yes	Draft ad item ID
`draft`	object	—	Object containing catalog ad item fields to update

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why draft_update_catalog_ad_item needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating a draft ad item. It does not delete data (hence not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary operations (hence not Execute), and does not involve financial transactions (hence not Financial). The 'draft' qualifier suggests the changes can be undone by publishing a different version or reverting to a prior state.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states "update" and "draft"; description confirms "Update an existing draft catalog ad item". The tool modifies data (an ad item) but operates on draft status, making changes reversible.

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Verdict

draft_update_catalog_ad_item Rate-limited

draft_update_catalog_ad_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": {
    "draft_update_catalog_ad_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "draft_update_catalog_ad_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about draft_update_catalog_ad_item

What does the draft_update_catalog_ad_item tool do? +

Update an existing draft catalog ad item. 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 draft_update_catalog_ad_item accept? +

draft_update_catalog_ad_item accepts 2 parameters: id, draft. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on draft_update_catalog_ad_item? +

Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for draft_update_catalog_ad_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 draft_update_catalog_ad_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit draft_update_catalog_ad_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the draft_update_catalog_ad_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 draft_update_catalog_ad_item completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for draft_update_catalog_ad_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 draft_update_catalog_ad_item? +

draft_update_catalog_ad_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.