commerce_create_ad · Commerce- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What commerce_create_ad does on Commerce-MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why commerce_create_ad needs a policy

The tool creates new advertising data within the commerce system. This is a Write operation (creates new records reversibly). Severity is medium because misuse could create unwanted ad campaigns, waste marketing budget, or generate inappropriate content, but the effect is not financially binding without additional approval steps and can typically be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'commerce_create_ad' indicates creation of advertising content. Sibling tools show this server manages e-commerce operations including 'advertising analytics'.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

commerce_create_ad Rate-limited

commerce_create_ad 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": {
    "commerce_create_ad": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "commerce_create_ad_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about commerce_create_ad

What does the commerce_create_ad tool do? +

commerce_create_ad. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Commerce-MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on commerce_create_ad? +

Register the Commerce- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for commerce_create_ad: 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 Commerce-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is commerce_create_ad? +

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

Can I rate-limit commerce_create_ad? +

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

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

commerce_create_ad is provided by the Commerce- MCP server (sinmb79/commerc-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.