vast42_get_universal_ad_id

Get a single VAST 4.2 universal ad ID

SERVERAdButler SOURCEadbutler/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 11 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/adbutler/vast42-get-universal-ad-id.md

WHAT IT DOES

What vast42_get_universal_ad_id does on AdButler

AI agents call vast42_get_universal_ad_id to retrieve information from AdButler without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`id`	number	Yes	VAST 4.2 universal ad ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why vast42_get_universal_ad_id is rated Low

This tool retrieves a single VAST 4.2 universal ad ID from the AdButler system. The 'get' verb and description confirm it is a read-only query operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute any external operations. It has minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent, as it only returns existing data.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get a single VAST 4.2 universal ad ID' — indicates a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs vast42_get_universal_ad_id 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 vast42_get_universal_ad_id, this is the rule to start with:

vast42_get_universal_ad_id Allowed

vast42_get_universal_ad_id is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "vast42_get_universal_ad_id": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AdButler, apply this rule, and every vast42_get_universal_ad_id call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about vast42_get_universal_ad_id

What does the vast42_get_universal_ad_id tool do? +

Get a single VAST 4.2 universal ad ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AdButler MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does vast42_get_universal_ad_id accept? +

vast42_get_universal_ad_id 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 vast42_get_universal_ad_id? +

Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vast42_get_universal_ad_id: 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 vast42_get_universal_ad_id? +

vast42_get_universal_ad_id is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit vast42_get_universal_ad_id? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vast42_get_universal_ad_id 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 vast42_get_universal_ad_id completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for vast42_get_universal_ad_id. 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 vast42_get_universal_ad_id? +

vast42_get_universal_ad_id 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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