google_ads_update_campaign_budget

WHAT IT DOES

What google_ads_update_campaign_budget does on Google Ads MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why google_ads_update_campaign_budget needs a policy

This tool modifies campaign budget settings reversibly—budgets can be updated again or adjusted. It does not delete data (not Destructive), does not move money from accounts (not Financial in the sense of payments/transfers), and does not execute arbitrary code (not Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'google_ads_update_campaign_budget', which updates (modifies) a budget associated with a Google Ads campaign. The description is empty but the function name clearly indicates a modification operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

google_ads_update_campaign_budget Rate-limited

google_ads_update_campaign_budget 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": {
    "google_ads_update_campaign_budget": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "google_ads_update_campaign_budget_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about google_ads_update_campaign_budget

What does the google_ads_update_campaign_budget tool do? +

google_ads_update_campaign_budget. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Ads 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 google_ads_update_campaign_budget? +

Register the Google Ads MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for google_ads_update_campaign_budget: 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 google_ads_update_campaign_budget? +

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

Can I rate-limit google_ads_update_campaign_budget? +

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

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

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