custom_create_custom_activity_type · Marketo MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What custom_create_custom_activity_type does on Marketo MCP Server

AI agents use custom_create_custom_activity_type 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why custom_create_custom_activity_type needs a policy

This tool creates new custom activity types in Marketo, which are durable configuration objects that modify the marketing automation platform's schema and behavior. While reversible (custom activity types can typically be deleted), creation of custom activity types is a Write operation that modifies the system's data model. It is not Destructive because creation is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a custom activity type via Marketo REST API, described as '[CUSTOM] Calls the Marketo REST API directly'. The name 'custom_create_custom_activity_type' and verb 'create' indicate persistent data creation.

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Verdict

custom_create_custom_activity_type Rate-limited

custom_create_custom_activity_type 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": {
    "custom_create_custom_activity_type": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "custom_create_custom_activity_type_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 Marketo MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about custom_create_custom_activity_type

What does the custom_create_custom_activity_type tool do? +

[CUSTOM] Calls the Marketo REST API directly (not Adobe's native MCP). 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 custom_create_custom_activity_type? +

Register the Marketo MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for custom_create_custom_activity_type: 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 custom_create_custom_activity_type? +

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

Can I rate-limit custom_create_custom_activity_type? +

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

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

custom_create_custom_activity_type 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.