update_smart_campaign · Marketo MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_smart_campaign does on Marketo MCP Server

AI agents use update_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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_smart_campaign needs a policy

This tool modifies existing smart campaign configurations reversibly. While not destructive (no deletion), updating a smart campaign is a Write operation that can affect marketing automation logic, targeting rules, and campaign flow—potentially impacting lead scoring, email delivery, and customer communications at scale.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_smart_campaign' and description 'Update an existing smart campaign in Marketo' indicate modification of existing marketing automation assets.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_smart_campaign Rate-limited

update_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": {
    "update_smart_campaign": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_smart_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 Marketo MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_smart_campaign

What does the update_smart_campaign tool do? +

Update an existing 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 update_smart_campaign? +

Register the Marketo MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_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 update_smart_campaign? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_smart_campaign? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_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 update_smart_campaign completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_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 update_smart_campaign? +

update_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.