vast_archive_zone · AdButler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vast_archive_zone does on AdButler

AI agents use vast_archive_zone 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	VAST zone ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why vast_archive_zone needs a policy

Archiving (soft-delete) modifies data state reversibly and can be restored, distinguishing it from destructive hard-deletion. The tool's primary effect is to change zone status rather than execute arbitrary code or trigger external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Archive a VAST zone (soft-delete, can be restored later)' — this is a reversible modification operation that changes the state of a zone resource without permanent deletion.

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Verdict

vast_archive_zone Rate-limited

vast_archive_zone 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": {
    "vast_archive_zone": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vast_archive_zone_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about vast_archive_zone

What does the vast_archive_zone tool do? +

Archive a VAST zone (soft-delete, can be restored later). 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 vast_archive_zone accept? +

vast_archive_zone accepts 1 parameter: id. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on vast_archive_zone? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vast_archive_zone? +

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

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

vast_archive_zone 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.