google_ads_update_campaign_status

WHAT IT DOES

What google_ads_update_campaign_status does on Google Ads MCP Server

AI agents use google_ads_update_campaign_status 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_status needs a policy

Updating campaign status (e.g., pausing, resuming, enabling) is a reversible Write operation that modifies data without permanent deletion. Severity is high because misuse could disable active advertising campaigns, causing loss of traffic and revenue during the outage period, though the operation itself is not irreversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'google_ads_update_campaign_status' indicates modification of campaign state. Server description confirms 'campaign creation, ad group management' and 'comprehensive management of Google Ads campaigns' as Write operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

google_ads_update_campaign_status Rate-limited

google_ads_update_campaign_status 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_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "google_ads_update_campaign_status_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_status

What does the google_ads_update_campaign_status tool do? +

google_ads_update_campaign_status. 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_status? +

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

google_ads_update_campaign_status 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_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the google_ads_update_campaign_status 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_status completely? +

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

google_ads_update_campaign_status 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.