vast_unarchive_channel · AdButler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vast_unarchive_channel does on AdButler

AI agents use vast_unarchive_channel 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	Archived VAST channel ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why vast_unarchive_channel needs a policy

The tool modifies existing data (channel status) in a reversible manner. Archiving/unarchiving are standard state changes in campaign management systems. While the action reverses a destructive operation (archive), the unarchive itself is not destructive—it restores data to a previous valid state. This qualifies as Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'unarchive' and description states 'Restore an archived VAST channel back to active status'. This reverses a prior archival action, modifying the channel's status from archived to active.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

vast_unarchive_channel Rate-limited

vast_unarchive_channel 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_unarchive_channel": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vast_unarchive_channel_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches AdButler, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about vast_unarchive_channel

What does the vast_unarchive_channel tool do? +

Restore an archived VAST channel back to active status. 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_unarchive_channel accept? +

vast_unarchive_channel 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_unarchive_channel? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vast_unarchive_channel? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vast_unarchive_channel 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_unarchive_channel completely? +

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

vast_unarchive_channel 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.