create_opportunity

Create a new opportunity in GoHighLevel

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/create-opportunity.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_opportunity does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents use create_opportunity 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 create_opportunity is rated Medium

This tool creates (writes) new opportunity records in the GoHighLevel CRM, which is a reversible operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or involve financial transactions directly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_opportunity' and description 'Create a new opportunity in GoHighLevel' explicitly indicate creation of new data records in the CRM system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_opportunity 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 create_opportunity, this is the rule to start with:

create_opportunity Rate-limited

create_opportunity 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_opportunity": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_opportunity_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 create_opportunity call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_opportunity

What does the create_opportunity tool do? +

Create a new opportunity in GoHighLevel. 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 create_opportunity? +

Register the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_opportunity: 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 create_opportunity? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_opportunity? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_opportunity 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_opportunity completely? +

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

create_opportunity 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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