create_smart_campaign

Create a new smart campaign in Marketo.

SERVERMarketo MCP Server SOURCEtyron-pretorius/marketo-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What create_smart_campaign does on Marketo MCP Server

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

RISK

Why create_smart_campaign is rated Medium

This tool creates a new smart campaign, which is a reversible Write operation. Smart campaigns in Marketo are used to automate marketing workflows and trigger actions on leads.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_smart_campaign' and description 'Create a new smart campaign in Marketo' explicitly indicates creation of a new marketing asset.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_smart_campaign safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Marketo MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_smart_campaign, this is the rule to start with:

create_smart_campaign Rate-limited

create_smart_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": {
    "create_smart_campaign": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_smart_campaign_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Marketo MCP Server, apply this rule, and every create_smart_campaign call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_smart_campaign

What does the create_smart_campaign tool do? +

Create a new smart campaign in Marketo. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Marketo 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 create_smart_campaign? +

Register the Marketo MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_smart_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 Marketo MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_smart_campaign? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_smart_campaign? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_smart_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 create_smart_campaign completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_smart_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 create_smart_campaign? +

create_smart_campaign is provided by the Marketo MCP Server MCP server (tyron-pretorius/marketo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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