add_member

A write tool on the Mailchimp MCP server.

SERVERMailchimp MCP SOURCEdamientilman/mailchimp-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/damientilman-mailchimp-mcp-server/add-member.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_member does on Mailchimp MCP

AI agents use add_member to create or update resources in Mailchimp MCP, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mailchimp MCP environment.

RISK

Why add_member is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies subscriber records in a Mailchimp audience/mailing list, which is reversible data modification (Write category). Severity is high because unauthorized subscriber additions could enable spam campaigns, unauthorized marketing, or data integrity issues affecting business operations.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'add_member' on Mailchimp server with sibling tools including 'batch_subscribe', 'add_members_to_segment', and 'create_campaign' that clearly modify mailing list data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_member safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mailchimp MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_member, this is the rule to start with:

add_member Rate-limited

add_member 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": {
    "add_member": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_member_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about add_member

What does the add_member tool do? +

add_member is a write tool on the Mailchimp MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mailchimp MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_member? +

Register the Mailchimp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_member: 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 Mailchimp MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_member? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_member? +

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

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

add_member is provided by the Mailchimp MCP server (damientilman/mailchimp-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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