ga4_update_data_retention

[GA4 WRITE] Update a property\

SERVERSamarth Gtm Mcp SOURCEsamarth-gtm-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-samarthanalytics-sj-samarth-gtm-mcp/ga4-update-data-retention.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ga4_update_data_retention does on Samarth Gtm Mcp

AI agents use ga4_update_data_retention to create or update resources in Samarth Gtm Mcp, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Samarth Gtm Mcp environment.

RISK

Why ga4_update_data_retention is rated Medium

This tool modifies GA4 property configuration (data retention settings). While reversible and not destructive, it alters important analytics infrastructure settings that could impact data collection or compliance if misconfigured by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains '[GA4 WRITE]' prefix explicitly marking it as a write operation. Description states 'Update a property' which is a reversible modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ga4_update_data_retention safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Samarth Gtm Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For ga4_update_data_retention, this is the rule to start with:

ga4_update_data_retention Rate-limited

ga4_update_data_retention 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": {
    "ga4_update_data_retention": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ga4_update_data_retention_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 Samarth Gtm Mcp, apply this rule, and every ga4_update_data_retention call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ga4_update_data_retention

What does the ga4_update_data_retention tool do? +

[GA4 WRITE] Update a property\. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Samarth Gtm 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 ga4_update_data_retention? +

Register the Samarth Gtm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ga4_update_data_retention: 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 Samarth Gtm Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ga4_update_data_retention? +

ga4_update_data_retention is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit ga4_update_data_retention? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ga4_update_data_retention 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 ga4_update_data_retention completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ga4_update_data_retention. 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 ga4_update_data_retention? +

ga4_update_data_retention is provided by the Samarth Gtm MCP server (samarth-gtm-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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