update_product_catalog

Update an existing product catalog

SERVERAdButler SOURCEadbutler/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 32 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/adbutler/update-product-catalog.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_product_catalog does on AdButler

AI agents use update_product_catalog 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
`name`	string	—	Catalog name
`catalog_id`	number	Yes	Catalog ID
`publisher_id`	number	Yes	Publisher ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why update_product_catalog is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing data (product catalog) but does not delete or destroy it, and does not execute arbitrary code or move money. Update operations are reversible and fall under the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_product_catalog' and description 'Update an existing product catalog' indicate modification of data. The verb 'update' is characteristic of reversible write operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_product_catalog Rate-limited

update_product_catalog 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_product_catalog": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_product_catalog_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_product_catalog call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_product_catalog

What does the update_product_catalog tool do? +

Update an existing product catalog. 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_product_catalog accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on update_product_catalog? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_product_catalog? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_product_catalog 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_product_catalog completely? +

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

update_product_catalog 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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