sprout_schedule_campaign_queue · Sprout MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sprout_schedule_campaign_queue does on Sprout

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sprout_schedule_campaign_queue needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies scheduled posts reversibly. While scheduling posts affects when they will be published, the action itself is a write operation that can be modified or canceled before execution. It does not execute immediate actions (Execute), delete data (Destructive), move money (Financial), or read-only retrieve data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'sequentially schedules a list of draft posts at set intervals' — this creates/modifies scheduled content in the Sprout Social system by moving drafts into a queue.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

sprout_schedule_campaign_queue Rate-limited

sprout_schedule_campaign_queue 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": {
    "sprout_schedule_campaign_queue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sprout_schedule_campaign_queue_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 Sprout, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about sprout_schedule_campaign_queue

What does the sprout_schedule_campaign_queue tool do? +

Sequentially schedules a list of draft posts at set intervals (e.g. every 3 days) starting from a base date. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sprout MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sprout_schedule_campaign_queue? +

Register the Sprout MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sprout_schedule_campaign_queue: 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 Sprout. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sprout_schedule_campaign_queue? +

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

Can I rate-limit sprout_schedule_campaign_queue? +

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

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

sprout_schedule_campaign_queue is provided by the Sprout MCP server (@oliverames/sprout-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.