kw_data_google_ads_locations

Utility tool for kw_data_google_ads_search_volume to get list of availible locations.

Server Dataforseo dataforseo-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 31 required

What kw_data_google_ads_locations does on Dataforseo

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
location_name string Name of location or it`s part.
location_type string Type of location. Possible variants: 'TV Region','Postal Code','Neighborhood','Governorate','National Park','Quarter','Canton','Airport','Okrug','Prefecture','C
country_iso_code string Yes ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code, for example: US, GB, MT

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why kw_data_google_ads_locations needs a policy

This tool retrieves a list of available locations for use with Google Ads keyword data queries. It performs a data query operation (list/get) with no side effects, no code execution, no data modification, and no destructive or financial actions. The narrow, auxiliary purpose makes this a straightforward Read category classification with low severity.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it is a 'Utility tool...to get list of available locations', which is a retrieval operation that returns data without modification or side effects.

Questions about kw_data_google_ads_locations

What does the kw_data_google_ads_locations tool do? +

Utility tool for kw_data_google_ads_search_volume to get list of availible locations. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dataforseo MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does kw_data_google_ads_locations accept? +

kw_data_google_ads_locations accepts 3 parameters: location_name, location_type, country_iso_code. Required: country_iso_code. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on kw_data_google_ads_locations? +

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

What risk level is kw_data_google_ads_locations? +

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

Can I rate-limit kw_data_google_ads_locations? +

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

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

kw_data_google_ads_locations is provided by the Dataforseo MCP server (dataforseo-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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