list_accounts

List all Google Ads accounts accessible by this credential.

Server Google Ads MCP Server maxghenis/google-ads-mcp-rw
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_accounts does on Google Ads MCP Server

AI agents call list_accounts to retrieve information from Google Ads MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_accounts needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only query operation to enumerate accessible Google Ads accounts. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any actions. The lack of reversible or irreversible changes, code execution, or financial impact places it squarely in the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_accounts' and description states 'List all Google Ads accounts' — retrieves information without modification or side effects.

Questions about list_accounts

What does the list_accounts tool do? +

List all Google Ads accounts accessible by this credential. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Ads MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_accounts? +

Register the Google Ads MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_accounts: 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 Google Ads MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_accounts? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_accounts? +

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

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

list_accounts is provided by the Google Ads MCP Server MCP server (maxghenis/google-ads-mcp-rw). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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