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delete_ad

Permanently delete an ad. This action CANNOT be undone. The ad group must have at least one remaining ad, or it will stop serving. Consider pausing instead (update_ad with status=PAUSED).

Part of the Apple Ads server.

delete_ad can permanently delete data in Apple Ads, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call delete_ad to permanently remove or destroy resources in Apple Ads. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete_ad in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Apple Ads. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_ad"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_ad gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so delete_ad only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the delete_ad tool do? +

Permanently delete an ad. This action CANNOT be undone. The ad group must have at least one remaining ad, or it will stop serving. Consider pausing instead (update_ad with status=PAUSED).. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Apple Ads MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_ad? +

Register the Apple Ads MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_ad: 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 Apple Ads. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_ad? +

delete_ad is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_ad? +

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

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

delete_ad is provided by the Apple Ads MCP server (apple-ads-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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