update_platform_target

Update an existing platform target

SERVERAdButler SOURCEadbutler/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 41 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/adbutler/update-platform-target.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_platform_target does on AdButler

AI agents use update_platform_target 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
`id`	number	Yes	Platform target ID
`name`	string	—	Platform target name
`platform`	string	—	Preset platform target
`device_targets`	array	—	List of device patterns to target

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why update_platform_target is rated Medium

This tool modifies advertising platform targeting configuration, which affects ad campaigns and delivery. The update is reversible (data can be modified again), placing it in Write rather than Destructive. Severity is medium because misconfiguration could affect ad delivery and campaign performance, but does not involve deletion, financial transactions, or code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_platform_target' and description 'Update an existing platform target' indicate modification of existing data. The verb 'update' is a classic Write operation that creates or modifies data reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_platform_target Rate-limited

update_platform_target 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": {
    "update_platform_target": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_platform_target_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 update_platform_target call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_platform_target

What does the update_platform_target tool do? +

Update an existing platform target. 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 update_platform_target accept? +

update_platform_target accepts 4 parameters: id, name, platform, device_targets. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on update_platform_target? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_platform_target? +

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

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

update_platform_target 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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