Low Risk

get_keywords

Retrieve keywords for a specific campaign or ad group, including bid amounts and match types.

Single-target operation

Part of the Amazonads MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call get_keywords to retrieve information from Amazonads without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though get_keywords only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

io-github-cprice70-amazonads-mcp.yaml
tools:
  get_keywords:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Amazonads policy for all 9 tools.

Tool Name get_keywords
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like get_keywords have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the get_keywords tool do? +

Retrieve keywords for a specific campaign or ad group, including bid amounts and match types.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Amazonads MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_keywords? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_keywords. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Amazonads MCP server.

What risk level is get_keywords? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_keywords? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_keywords rule in your Intercept 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 get_keywords completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_keywords. 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 get_keywords? +

get_keywords is provided by the Amazonads MCP server (amazonads-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Amazonads

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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