update_publisher

Update an existing publisher

SERVERAdButler SOURCEadbutler/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 121 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What update_publisher does on AdButler

AI agents use update_publisher 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	Publisher ID
`name`	string	—	Publisher name
`email`	string	—	Contact email
`domain`	string	—	Publisher domain
`metadata`	object	—	Custom metadata key-value pairs
`timezone`	string	—	Timezone
`seller_type`	string	—	Seller type
`default_payout`	object	—	Default payout configuration
`can_approve_ads`	boolean	—	Allow publisher to approve/deny ad items
`can_admin_account`	boolean	—	Grant administrator privileges
`can_change_password`	boolean	—	Whether publisher can change password
`can_view_wordpress_key`	boolean	—	Allow publisher to view WordPress key

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why update_publisher is rated Medium

This tool modifies publisher records, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data (would be Destructive), execute code (would be Execute), or move money (would be Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_publisher' and description 'Update an existing publisher' indicate modification of existing data in the AdButler advertising system.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (17 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_publisher Rate-limited

update_publisher 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_publisher": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_publisher_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_publisher call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_publisher

What does the update_publisher tool do? +

Update an existing publisher. 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_publisher accept? +

update_publisher accepts 12 parameters: id, name, email, domain, metadata, timezone, seller_type, default_payout, can_approve_ads, can_admin_account, can_change_password, can_view_wordpress_key. 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_publisher? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_publisher? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_publisher 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_publisher completely? +

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

update_publisher 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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