vast_create_channel_zone_assignment

WHAT IT DOES

What vast_create_channel_zone_assignment does on AdButler

AI agents use vast_create_channel_zone_assignment 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
`zone`	number	Yes	VAST zone ID
`channel`	number	Yes	VAST channel ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why vast_create_channel_zone_assignment needs a policy

This tool creates a new assignment relationship between two entities (a VAST channel and zone), which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data (not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (not Execute), involves no financial transactions (not Financial), and merely establishes configuration state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'vast_create_channel_zone_assignment' and description 'Assign a VAST zone to a VAST channel' indicate creation/modification of a relationship between VAST resources.

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Verdict

vast_create_channel_zone_assignment Rate-limited

vast_create_channel_zone_assignment 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_create_channel_zone_assignment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vast_create_channel_zone_assignment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about vast_create_channel_zone_assignment

What does the vast_create_channel_zone_assignment tool do? +

Assign a VAST zone to a VAST channel. 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_create_channel_zone_assignment accept? +

vast_create_channel_zone_assignment accepts 2 parameters: zone, channel. Required: zone, channel. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on vast_create_channel_zone_assignment? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vast_create_channel_zone_assignment? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vast_create_channel_zone_assignment 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_create_channel_zone_assignment completely? +

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

vast_create_channel_zone_assignment 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.