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delete_ad_group

Permanently delete an ad group and all its keywords and ads. This action CANNOT be undone. Consider pausing instead (update_ad_group with status=PAUSED) to preserve data.

Part of the Apple Ads server.

delete_ad_group 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_group 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_group 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_group"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_ad_group 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_group 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_group tool do? +

Permanently delete an ad group and all its keywords and ads. This action CANNOT be undone. Consider pausing instead (update_ad_group with status=PAUSED) to preserve data.. 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_group? +

Register the Apple Ads MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_ad_group: 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_group? +

delete_ad_group 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_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_ad_group 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_group completely? +

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

delete_ad_group 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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