add_contact_to_workflow

Enroll a contact into a workflow

SERVERGoHighLevel MCP Server SOURCEbasicmachines-co/open-ghl-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/basicmachines-co-open-ghl-mcp/add-contact-to-workflow.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_contact_to_workflow does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

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

RISK

Why add_contact_to_workflow is rated Medium

The tool creates or modifies data reversibly: enrolling a contact into a workflow is a Write operation that changes the contact's workflow membership. The contact can be removed from the workflow later (reversible), and no data is deleted or irreversibly altered.

From the tool's definition Enroll a contact into a workflow — this action modifies contact state by adding an enrollment record, creating a new association between contact and workflow.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_contact_to_workflow safely

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

add_contact_to_workflow Rate-limited

add_contact_to_workflow 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": {
    "add_contact_to_workflow": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_contact_to_workflow_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 GoHighLevel MCP Server, apply this rule, and every add_contact_to_workflow call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_contact_to_workflow

What does the add_contact_to_workflow tool do? +

Enroll a contact into a workflow. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GoHighLevel 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 add_contact_to_workflow? +

Register the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_contact_to_workflow: 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 GoHighLevel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_contact_to_workflow? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_contact_to_workflow? +

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

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

add_contact_to_workflow is provided by the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server (basicmachines-co/open-ghl-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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