AI agents use vast_create_tracking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
url | string | — | Tracking URL |
name | string | Yes | Tracking name |
event | string | — | Tracking event type (e.g. start, firstQuartile, midpoint, thirdQuartile, complete) |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
This tool creates (writes) a new tracking entry in an advertising system. It is reversible (tracking entries can be deleted or modified), so it does not qualify as Destructive. It does not execute arbitrary code or shell commands, so it is not Execute. It does not move money, so it is not Financial.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'vast_create_tracking' and description 'Create a new VAST tracking entry' indicate creation of a new data record. VAST (Video Ad Serving Template) tracking entries are advertising metadata that modify campaign behavior and analytics.
Risk signalsAccepts URL/endpoint input (url)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Create a new VAST tracking entry. 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.
vast_create_tracking accepts 3 parameters: url, name, event. Required: name. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vast_create_tracking: 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.
vast_create_tracking is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vast_create_tracking 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for vast_create_tracking. 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.
vast_create_tracking 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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