enable_campaign · Google Ads MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What enable_campaign does on Google Ads MCP Server

AI agents use enable_campaign 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 enable_campaign needs a policy

This tool modifies campaign status, a critical business configuration, but the operation is reversible (campaigns can be paused again). It does not delete data (would be Destructive) or move money (would be Financial), but it does commit operational changes that affect ad spend and revenue.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'enable_campaign' and description 'Enable/resume a paused campaign' indicate state modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

enable_campaign Rate-limited

enable_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": {
    "enable_campaign": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "enable_campaign_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 enable_campaign

What does the enable_campaign tool do? +

Enable/resume a paused campaign. 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 enable_campaign? +

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

What risk level is enable_campaign? +

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

Can I rate-limit enable_campaign? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the enable_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 enable_campaign completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for enable_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 enable_campaign? +

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