update_campaign · PropellerAds MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_campaign does on PropellerAds MCP Server

AI agents use update_campaign to create or update resources in PropellerAds MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your PropellerAds MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_campaign needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies campaign data reversibly. While it adjusts financial parameters (budget, bid), the changes are not irreversible deletions nor do they directly move money; they configure spending limits and targeting that take effect prospectively. The blast radius is medium: misconfiguration could cause budget waste or misdirected ad spend, but changes can be reverted by updating the campaign again.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Update[s] campaign settings like budget, bid, targeting, or status' — explicitly modifying campaign parameters that control advertising spend and targeting behavior.

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Verdict

update_campaign Rate-limited

update_campaign 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": {
    "update_campaign": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_campaign_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches PropellerAds MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_campaign

What does the update_campaign tool do? +

Update campaign settings like budget, bid, targeting, or status. It is categorised as a Write tool in the PropellerAds MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_campaign? +

Register the PropellerAds MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_campaign: 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 PropellerAds MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_campaign? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_campaign? +

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

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

update_campaign is provided by the PropellerAds MCP Server MCP server (jannafta/propellerads-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.