assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion
AI agents use assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion to create or update resources in Google Ads — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Ads environment.
The tool performs a create/modify operation on labels attached to criteria, which is a reversible write action typical of campaign management. It does not delete data (would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (would be Execute), nor move money (would be Financial).
From the tool's definition Tool name 'assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion' indicates modifying labels associated with campaign criteria. This is a write operation that updates metadata/tags on existing advertising entities.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Google Ads, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion 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.
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assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Ads MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Google Ads MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion: 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. Nothing to install.
assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion. 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.
assign_multiple_labels_to_criterion is provided by the Google Ads MCP server (promobase/google-ads-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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