list_ad_items

List all ad items (banners) across all types (image, custom HTML, rich media, native, catalog)

SERVERAdButler SOURCEadbutler/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 20 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/adbutler/list-ad-items.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_ad_items does on AdButler

AI agents call list_ad_items to retrieve information from AdButler without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`limit`	number	—	Max results to return (default 100, max 100)
`offset`	number	—	Pagination offset

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why list_ad_items is rated Low

This tool retrieves and lists existing ad items without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational and read-only, posing minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_ad_items' and description states 'List all ad items' — a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_ad_items Allowed

list_ad_items is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_ad_items": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about list_ad_items

What does the list_ad_items tool do? +

List all ad items (banners) across all types (image, custom HTML, rich media, native, catalog). It is categorised as a Read tool in the AdButler MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does list_ad_items accept? +

list_ad_items accepts 2 parameters: limit, offset. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on list_ad_items? +

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

list_ad_items is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_ad_items? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_ad_items 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 list_ad_items completely? +

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

list_ad_items 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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